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Gareth Fullerton

Grealish, Van Gerwen, Big Sam and more get behind Larne for final

Larne have been backed by a number of sporting personalities ahead of the ToalsBet.com Co Antrim Shield final.

The Invermen take on Glentoran in the decider on Wednesday night at Seaview.

It is Larne's first final in 15 years and their first Shield showpiece since the 1970s.

It could be a defining moment for the club which has embarked on an exciting new era under manager Tiernan Lynch.

Some of the names to be supporting Larne on Wednesday include Aston Villa and England footballer Jack Grealish, and world number one darts star Michael van Gerwen.

They have both wished the club well in special video messages posted on the club's social media.

Other big hitters to send in videos include Rangers icons Jörg Albertz, Marco Negri, Graham Roberts and David Robertson, while 'Big Sam' Allardyce is also backing the team.

Larne have been posting video messages from the stars in the build-up to Wednesday's final.

Other messages of support have come in from Matt Le Tissier, Iain Dowie and Mick Quinn.

Larne midfielder John Herron said: "It's great having that support. Obviously, Kenny (Bruce) brings that all to the club. He has been unbelievable.

"We are the fortunate ones who get to perform on the pitch. There are so many people behind the scenes who put in a lot of work."

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