Jim Magilton's 'wholesome' moment as he holds back tears after Irish Cup win

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The Reds boss looked visibly emotional during a post-match interview with the BBC

A visibly emotional Jim Magilton fought back the tears as he celebrated Cliftonville's Irish Cup semi-final win over Larne.

It means Magilton's side will take on Linfield in the showpiece final on May 4, where the Solitude club will look to lift the famous trophy for the first time since 1979.Magilton told the BBC: "It is fantastic to reach the final. It was a magnificent performance. We settled into the game and had a game plan, the players carried it out to the letter. I can't praise them enough. It was a fantastic performance.

Magilton then showed raw emotion as he summed up what it meant to be in an Irish Cup final in his debut season as Cliftonville manager.

 

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