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Linfield are now just two points behind leaders Ballymena in the Danske Bank Premiership.
That's after a 4-0 Boxing Day derby win over 10-man Glentoran at Windsor Park - striker Robbie McDaid was sent off for kicking out in the closing stages.
Jordan Stewart was one of three former Glens players to score for the Blues.
Living the dream...Festive fairytale for @OfficialBlues sensation @JordanStewart74 ... Baby’s 1st Christmas, MOTM, goal & 4-0 win v old club/derby rivals @Glentoran on Boxing Day. JS: “Very special.” pic.twitter.com/NWMs8a4M7r
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 26, 2018
.@NorthernIreland legend David Healy has had quite the career as a player, now a manager but the @OfficialBlues boss admits there’s nothing quite like beating the Glens on Boxing Day... pic.twitter.com/nJBuNPeDjh
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 26, 2018
.@Glentoran manager Ronnie McFall doesn’t hold back about the 4-0 Boxing Day defeat @OfficialBlues - “really comical...shocking...just a complete embarrassment.” pic.twitter.com/LuIVPzfPFC
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 26, 2018
Midfielder John McGuigan has left the Oval.
It was his second spell at the club.
The former Championship player of the year with Warrenpoint Town was recently sent off during a melee in the Glens game against Crusaders.
John gone...@Glentoran statement: "@JohnMcGuigan1 contract cancelled & he has left the club. John's wage, along with wages already freed up & any others freed up during the transfer window, will be made available to the manager to strengthen the playing squad." Updates on air am pic.twitter.com/kV4Hmm1zdv
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 26, 2018
Back to Boxing Day and Ballymena needed a last-minute equaliser from transfer-listed Johnny McMurray to snatch a 3-3 draw with Coleraine at Warden Street.
One of the Bannsiders' scorers, James McLaughlin, had been sent off early in the second half.
Crusaders beat Cliftonville 5-1 at Solitude with Paul Heatley hitting a hat-trick.
Warrenpoint's clash with Newry City ended 2-2.
Dungannon drew 1-1 with Glenavon.
And Institute beat Ards 1-0 at the Brandywell - 'Stute skipper Michael McCrudden grabbed the penalty winner.