'I turned on Ceefax, saw we'd drawn Red Star Belgrade, and almost fainted'
As Irish Premiership champions Larne prepare to face Red Star Belgrade in Champions League qualifying on Tuesday, ex-Portadown defender Alfie Stewart reflects on facing the then European Cup holders 35 years ago.
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"I almost fainted when I found out it was Red Star Belgrade, the European champions, but you quickly switch into excited mode as it's a chance in a million."
— Alfie Stewart , Athlete
Key People
Alfie Stewart is a former defender who played for Portadown and reflects on facing Red Star Belgrade.
Darko Pancev is a former professional footballer and 1991 European Golden Boot winner.
Ronnie McFall is a legendary Irish League manager known for leading Portadown to back-to-back league titles.
Sinisa Mihajlovic is a former professional footballer known for his career in Italy and as a set-piece specialist.
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As Irish Premiership champions Larne prepare to face Red Star Belgrade in Champions League qualifying on Tuesday, ex-Portadown defender Alfie Stewart reflects on facing the then European Cup holders 35 years ago.
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