There were car park protests, a vicious social media campaign and disgusting abuse directed at family members.
Institute won the first leg 1-0 at the Brandywell thanks to a strike from Danny Lafferty.
Belfast City Council has snubbed Glentoran Football Club and ended its “preferential” use of Blanchflower stadium.
Supporters of both Cliftonville and Linfield are gearing up for a huge Irish Cup final at Windsor Park on Saturday.
