Linfield manager David Healy says his side will not give up their defence of the Irish Premiership without a fight after Tuesday's 4-1 win at Dungannon Swifts. Gael Bigirimana cancelled out Matthew Fitzpatrick's opener but Isaac Baird's double and Kyle McClean's goal gave Linfield a comfortable win. We have a lot of work to do but we've put ourselves in this position," Healy told BBC Sport NI. Despite a surprise Irish Cup exit at the hands of Championship frontrunners Limavady United, Linfield are now unbeaten in eight matches in the league. "In the past few weeks Isaac has been given a more free role in attacking midfield.

Source: BBC February 18, 2026 21:04 UTC