David Healy has urged Linfield's fans to turn out in their numbers for Saturday's title presentation at Windsor Park. The Blues will get their hands on the famous Gibson Cup for the 57th time.
The afternoon will probably feel a bit sweeter for the club's fans, given that Saturday's visitors are arch rivals Glentoran.
Healy hailed his squad after they romped to the title, becoming the first club to clinch it before the 'split'.
And he believes supporters should bring the noise to Windsor to help celebrate their latest stellar achievement.
Healy told LinfieldTV: "I couldn't be more proud of the players and staff. I have been on record how big a challenge it has been this year, and the supporters have felt those challenges as well.
"I urge the supporters to come out on Saturday well before the game. Enjoy the day and occasion, and make sure it's done correctly.
"Give the players and staff the day they deserve. Because they deserve it.
"I imagine there will be a good atmosphere well before the game. And it doesn't matter who we play or how many supporters they bring, we have to look after ourselves.
"I don't mean to be a salesman here, but if you have the chance to come to the game, then come. Bring your kids, aunties, uncles, grannies, grandads and everyone else.
"I will have a lot of people here who have backed me this year, and we have encouraged the players to bring their families.
"Some players have won multiple titles, but it might be your last. So turn up in your large numbers and have a brilliant day."
Healy's side have shown no let-up despite clinching the title. He made 11 changes for Tuesday's game against Crusaders at Windsor Park and they eased to a comfortable 3-1 win.
"People are probably wondering why (I made so many changes). But to explain that, the 11 players who started tonight have contributed so much this year. Be it large or small parts," he added.
"We have had players who have been in and around the squad, and I have huge trust in all of them. The pleasing thing tonight was I let five senior pros know they weren't in the squad and they were disappointed.
"There's Jamie Mulgrew, who has played nearly 800 games for this club, he is probably disappointed he wasn't in the squad tonight. But going back to November/December when we were bereft with players through injury, we had to dip into the squad.
"Some of these players have been frustrated and I have had conversations with a lot of them. I can only pick a squad, but that doesn't mean the other lads aren't equally as important because they contribute so much.
"If I could pick 23 of them every week I would, but my job is to pick the best solution to get the best outcome."
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