Linfield manager David Healy says it was "frustrating we haven't won" as his side had to settle for a scoreless draw at home to league leaders Larne on Friday. The result saw Larne increase their lead at the top to 11 points with Linfield 16 behind, albeit with a game in hand, and Healy felt his side could have found a winner late on. "We've done enough to win, especially late on, but realistically, Larne are the in-form team in the league and we're all chasing them," the Linfield manager told BBC Sport NI. It was the second scoreless draw in the league for Linfield as they were held at Carrick Rangers on Tuesday, but Healy felt the performance against Larne was an improvement. "We have no divine right right to win league titles year-on-year.

Source: BBC January 17, 2026 09:55 UTC