Linfield manager David Healy defends team chemistry after Dungannon Swifts victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Linfield recorded a victory against Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park as Kyle McClean scored the winning goal. The result marks five consecutive league wins for the club following an opening day loss to Ballymena United. David Healy addressed recent criticism regarding summer signings and squad depth by praising the collective togetherness of his players. The team currently sits in second place in the league table, trailing leaders Coleraine by one point. Players including McClean have noted the squad's fighting qualities as a turning point in their season trajectory following early negative discourse.
- •Kyle McClean scored the winning goal at Stangmore Park.
- •Linfield has achieved five straight league victories.
- •The club trails league leaders Coleraine by one point.
- •David Healy cited squad togetherness as a response to early season criticism.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Healy dismisses 'negativity' as Blues defeat Swifts
"Linfeld manager David Healy hails his side's "togetherness" as they make it five-straight league wins after an opening day defeat.
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