'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.

July 20, 2026 11 views

'I turned on Ceefax, saw we'd drawn Red Star Belgrade, and almost fainted'

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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.

Originally published at BBC Sport

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