Linfield’s trophy-winning reputation wasn’t a daunting prospect: Euan East

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Scottish defender Euan East is determined to help Linfield win back the Gibson Cup

Loughgall's Pablo Andrade applies pressure on Linfield counterpart Kirk Millar at Windsor Park

Matthew Clarke celebrates finding the net during Linfield's comprehensive victory over Loughgall

Loughgall's Tiernan Kelly looks to steal a march on Kirk Millar during Linfield's 5-1 victory over the Villagers

Pablo Andrade celebrates finding a leveller for Loughgall in their clash with Linfield at Windsor Park

Euan East insists he is relishing the pressure that comes with pulling on a Linfield shirt.

Signed from Queen of the South last month, the 23-year-old has already become a big favourite with Blues’ fans having formed an impressive partnership with Ben Hall in the heart of the defence.

Coming from Paisley in Scotland, East was aware he was arriving at a club with serious title-winning credentials – something he desperately wanted to be part of.

“When I was approached, I had no hesitation in joining Linfield, I knew how big a club it was,” he stated.

Loughgall's Tiernan Kelly looks to steal a march on Kirk Millar during Linfield's 5-1 victory over the Villagers

“I asked a few people who played in the League and they told me it was a massive club.

“I know there is pressure to win every game, but that’s the kind of pressure I like. I also know the club has a big connection with Rangers in Scotland. I lived in Paisley, which is not all that far from Ibrox.

“So, I knew all about the tradition of Linfield and how essential it is to win trophies. I knew what I was coming into.

“The club lost the League title last season, so it’s now a priority to get it back again.

Pablo Andrade celebrates finding a leveller for Loughgall