DEAN Shiels says he is looking forward to another big match in front of a bumper crowd as the Bannsiders host Linfield on Saturday afternoon…

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Shiels said that the Blues have arguably the best attacking options in the league that can hurt his side but that his squad have been working hard to nullify that.

The head coach acknowledged that the challenge of Linfield will be different to those of recent weeks and his admiration for his opposite number David Healy.

Shiels confirmed that Graham Kelly, Lyndon Kane and Aidan Tejada will definitely be absent, but there is better news for Jamie McGonigle and Matthew Shevlin ahead of a busy run of fixtures.

Furthermore, the Coleraine chief commented on the Bannsiders’ recent run of form and how a vocal backing from the stands can help his players get over the line.