Healy pleased Linfield 'found a way to win'

Linfield boss David Healy admitted that whilst he was underwhelmed with his side's performance, he was delighted they "found a way to win" against Carrick Rangers.

Kirk Millar scored a 97th minute winner with a curling free-kick as the Blues got back to winning ways at Windsor Park.

"We were frustrated for large parts, there were a lot of stoppages and slowing down the play, which I had no issues with, Stuart wanted his team to come and be competitive and they were," said Healy.

"Eventually we found the way with a little bit of quality from Kirk Millar, probably the only bit of quality on show today.

"Disappointing performance but pleased we found a way to win."

Healy was keen to reserve praise for Millar, who once again produced a moment of magic when it mattered.

"This free-kick was a little further out and Kirk has that quality and ability to do that [score].

"You're always thinking is it too late, but Kirk found a way and he has done over nine years, he is selfless, works his socks off. Give me a Kirk Millar any day of the week, he doesn't let the doubters affect him," continued Healy.

"We knew Carrick would empty the tank, but we didn't do enough in the early part of the game to break them down and we found it difficult to deal, with so we will need to improve and be better."