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Linfield midfielder Kirk Millar said that the side "know it has not been good enough this year" ahead Sunday's BetMcLean Cup final against Glentoran (15:00 GMT). This is the first time in 16 years that Glentoran and Linfield have played in a final as the Blues aim to clinch the trophy for the 13th time. Despite still being in the race for the Premiership title, it has been a turbulent season for the defending champions.

David Healy's side were knocked out of the Irish Cup by Championship side Limavady and then the County Antrim Shield after a 4-1 loss against 10-man Cliftonville. "It's always a chance to redeem yourself. I think as a team and a group we know it has not been good enough this year," Millar told BBC Sport NI.

"The consistency hasn't been there. It's just not what we are used to be either. As a Linfield player you need to be winning every week and competing every week.

"You have to win something at Linfield every year and it's just unacceptable not to be winning anything. There's anxiety and stress around it all year round and, if you're not winning anything at Linfield, it's probably the worst place in the world to be. " The Blues are aiming to avoid a first year without silverware since 2017 and further extend their dominance in the competition.