The latest in graphic artist Beth Stafford’s fabulous Gazette covers which fronts Saturday’s 40-page match programme shows Declan Devine and some members of the squad cast in the classic movie, Kelly’s Heroes. Meanwhile, Declan praises his players for their efforts over 120 minutes in the Irish Cup tie against Linfield and lauds younger members of the squad for having the confidence to take chances. The boss also reveals he expects another tough game on Saturday against a very good Dungannon Swifts side. We feel we had to highlight Dan Gyollai’s quick thinking during the medical emergency at Friday’s Cup tie after a week when he was dubbed a hero, while Brian McClelland brings us a tragic tale of a 20th Century young east Belfast footballer. The 1923 Committee, publishers of the match programme, takes a view on players’ goal celebrations, busy Henry Muldrew draws attention to Fuad Sule’s immense contribution to games and has a rant over some modern day attitudes surrounding football while our writers raise questions over the funding for local football grounds, detail the final moves of the January transfer window and catch up with news on some former players. And, as usual, Norman Ternahan and Tommy Sewell give their take in words and pictures on last week’s Irish Cup tie. The Gazette, by the fans for the fans, is £4.
