David Healy has urged the club's fans to unite behind his team as he called for a "strong Linfield" heading into 2025.
The Blues claimed a goalless draw at Glentoran on Boxing Day to sit 12 points clear at the top of the Irish Premiership.
Next up it's the visit of champions Larne to Windsor Park, the side who have denied Healy Gibson Cup glory for the past two seasons.
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Healy and his players have often come in for criticism for their performances this term, despite finding the consistency to stretch clear at the summit.
The Blues boss has previously hit out at the flak, notably after his side claimed a win over Carrick Rangers last month.
But as they prepare for Monday's acid test against Larne, Healy has called for a united effort.
"It is important we try and maximise the home support we have and generate a huge noise. I urge them to get down the support the team, players, club and me as manager," he told Linfield TV.
"We will need all their support against Larne. We are doing our utmost.
"We need everyone singing off the same hymn sheet and fighting off the same hymn sheet as we head into 2025. And fighting for one another.
"We need a strong Linfield heading into the New Year."
Healy hailed Linfield's fans for their passionate support of the team on Boxing Day at the Oval.
A bumper attendance of around 6,500 watched the 'Big Two' derby end in a goalless stalemate.
Healy added: "It has been documented loads of times. First of all I feel in a privileged position here. I take it with great pride and I love what I do. It is a challenge every day.
"Previously, someone like David (Jeffrey) who managed here before, and the level of success he brought to the club. And you're always battling against your Roy Coyles, but they were part of the establishment, the history, the tradition.
"It is something I am proud of. When I came to the club I said I wanted to make Linfield successful again, because they hadn't been successful.
"We have done that along the way and we still have a long way to go, certainly this season. But managing your boyhood club down here on Boxing Day, in front of 6,500 fans, is brilliant. Even getting some stick.
"I thank the fans today for their huge turnout. They might not be satisfied (with the result), but the level of performance and effort from the players was there today.
"The little piece of quality in the final third just wasn't there."
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