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‘Last season I was critical of Shamrock Rovers fans. Tonight I heard a chant from Linfield fans that was bang out of order too'

‘Last season I was critical of Shamrock Rovers fans. Tonight I heard a chant from Linfield fans that was bang out of order too'

They discuss Shelbourne's superiority over the two legs, the questions it presents for Irish League clubs around the structure of the season, and the overall occasion with praise for managers and supporters around their handling of the all-island aspect – although Steven does move to condemn one Linfield chant after being highly critical of Shamrock Rovers supporters during their win over Larne in the Conference League last year.
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