Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI

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Cliftonville head into a second successive Irish Cup final with a markedly different squad to last year's that helped end the club's 45-year wait to claim the trophy.

Of the Reds' 18-man squad that was involved in the 3-1 extra-time win against Linfield, just nine remain at the club a year later.

A mix of players out of contract, retirements and those moving on to pastures new, has led to a huge overhaul of players at the north Belfast side.

Yet, Jim Magilton has somehow rebuilt a squad that whilst flattering to deceive in the league, have become a team that can deliver in the cup competitions.

They have already won a League Cup and have the chance to complete a cup double by beating Dungannon Swifts in Saturday's Irish Cup final.

That's no mean feat for a practically new squad fused with experienced pros and a heap of signings.

James Convie gets the second half underway.

The visitors need something extraordinary from here - trailing by three goals on aggregate with just 45 minutes to salvage their promotion hopes.

Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI

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It's the dream of every football supporter to make history with the club you love.

For Rodney McAree, that's exactly what has happened.

He will be in the dugout as Dungannon Swifts look to win the Irish Cup - the showpiece event for club football in Northern Ireland - for the first time.

"It means everything, really. I'm a Dungannon Swifts fan," said McAree.

"Whenever I was away from the club and you see it not doing as well as you want to see it doing, it hurts.

"Whenever I got the opportunity to go back it came at a time when I felt it was right for me to go back.

"People maybe looked at it as a bit of a step backwards from where I was, but I saw it as a challenge.

"I went to see if I could do something or create something special, and to get to the Irish Cup final is something special.

"Now that we're in the cup final we want to try and go to win it."

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Glentoran winger Dylan Connolly has been suspended for 12 matches as eight individuals are handed bans after the post-match brawl with Larne in the Irish Premiership.

Players and staff from both clubs have faced sanctions by the Irish FA, however Connolly has received the most severe punishment.

Larne duo Aaron Donnelly and Conor McKendry, along with Glentoran's Fuad Sule and Christie Pattisson, have been suspended for nine matches each.

The quartet were all shown a red card by referee Jamie Robinson after the final whistle, and have been handed an additional six-game ban on top of the three matches that came with their dismissals for violent conduct.

Larne striker Paul O'Neill has been banned for six matches for his role in the melee, while Glentoran director Paul Millar and club physio Declan O'Donnell have been suspended for five and six matches respectively.

The brawl started after the final whistle of the last league game of the season at Inver Park, where the goalless draw was enough for Larne to secure second place and European qualification at the expense of the Glens.

Both clubs were also fined £1000 and a further £100 by the IFA for each suspension.

Level on the night through James Convie, but Annagh still have it all to do if they are to pull off an unlikely comeback.

Craig Taylor picks up a yellow card right on the half-time whistle for a late challenge on Kyle Cherry.

A fractious end to an eventful first 45 minutes at the Loughshore Arena. Annagh showing some fight despite trailing on aggregate, with James Convie's sublime free-kick cancelling out Paul Heatley's opener.

Danny Gibson goes straight into the referee’s book for kicking the ball away after the whistle.

Needless from the experienced striker, especially with his side so comfortably ahead.

Craig Taylor whips in a corner, finding the head of Lee Upton, who rose highest in a crowded penalty area, but his effort flashes wide of the upright.

Another decent opportunity for the away side, whose best chances of scoring over the two legs have been from set-pieces.

The fourth official indicates five minutes of added time to be played at the end of the first half.

Kyle Cherry creates space for himself on the edge of the box, shifting the ball onto his left foot, but drags his effort wide of the post.

Luke McCullough is booked for cynically halting an Annagh break in a dangerous area.

The visitors have a real opportunity now, with a free-kick right on the edge of the Carrick box. Can the Mid-Ulster outfit finally make one count before the break?

Harry Evans goes into Christopher Morrison's notebook for a late challenge on Kyle Cherry.

The midfielder can have no complaints as he caught his opponent well after the ball had gone.

Cian O'Malley makes a hash of a clearance, gifting Ryan Swan a chance to break through.

With just Luke McCullough standing between him and goal, Swan looks to pounce, but O'Malley recovers brilliantly to nudge the forward off the ball.

Bizarre scenes as Aaron Rogers is booked within moments of coming on!

The substitute was attempting to defend without his match top, which somehow ended up on the ground near the halfway line.

Christopher Morrison showing no sympathy as he brandishes the yellow card.

A blow for the visitors as captain Paul Finnegan is forced off through injury. Aaron Rogers comes on to replace him, with the away side losing not just a defender but their leader on the pitch.

Carrick immediately race up the other end and almost put the contest beyond doubt!

Paul Heatley unleashes a powerful drive that cannons off the far post, with Joel Little well beaten.

Stephen Baxter's men look like they are going to add to their lead every time possession is turned over.

Craig Taylor does brilliantly down the flank and cuts the ball back perfectly for Ruairi McDonald, who's 12 yards out.

McDonald shapes up to fire goalward, but he slips at the crucial moment, and the Premiership side clears.

Harry Evans picks out a sublime through ball, carving open the hosts' defence to find Craig Taylor running in behind Kurtis Forsythe.

Taylor composes himself... but blazes over with just the keeper to beat!

Here's how Paul Heatley opened the scoring at Taylors Avenue.