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James Nesbitt has special message for Coleraine ahead of League Cup final

James Nesbitt is feeling in confident mood ahead of this Sunday's BetMcLean League Cup final.

Linfield take on Coleraine in the NI Football League's showpiece final with a bumper crowd of around 12,000 expected at the National Stadium.

In a social media post 'Cold Feet' star Nesbitt backed his beloved Bannsiders to "bring the trophy home".

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"Just wishing Coleraine all the best for the big final on Sunday against the Blues," Nesbitt said in a video on NIFL's Twitter page.

"I can't wait to be there, I feel confident that we can bring the trophy home!

"Come on you Bannsiders. Look forward to seeing you there."

Coleraine suffered heartache in last year's final as Cliftonville fought back from 2-0 down to win 4-3 after extra time in an epic game.

The Bannsiders gained revenge dumping the Reds out of this year's competition on penalties at the semi-final stage after having beaten Dergview, Ballymena United and Dungannon Swifts on their way to Sunday's showdown.

Linfield have dispatched Moyola Park, Dundela, Annagh United and great rivals Glentoran to secure their place in the final conceding only one goal along the way.

The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 2:30pm.

Tickets are still available here

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