We knew we had to win that game for ourselves and for Molly. She will be our 12th player and we have an advantage.
St James' Swift's player Molly White passed away at the age of 21.
The Championship League Cup was won by St James' Swifts in their first match since White's death.
The trophy was handed over to Molly's mother Mary, father Stevie and brother Stephen after the game.
Molly was the heart and soul of the changing room.
She was a great goal scorer. She was a part of St. James'.
You become a sister because you spend more time with your team-mates than with your family.
She was a better person off the pitch, and it was an honor to play with her.
She would always tell you how much she loved you. She was a great person.
Bell admits that they didn't feel up to play their final two league games in the Championship, which were subsequently canceled.
After just two training sessions the club decided to play the final against Ballymena United.
Bell said that Molly was injured before everything happened and was trying to get herself ready for the final.
Her family wanted us to play the final for her so we knew how much she wanted to play.
We don't have to put any pressure on ourselves, but to go out and enjoy ourselves.
Bell said that she was able to block everything else out once she was on the field.
The shirt that was retired by the club in her honor was hung in the changing room.
We don't need that much of a team talk. The Swifts' captain said that they knew what they were doing and who they were playing for.
We were ready to go if you only looked at that shirt.
Her parents and family were in the stands, clapping and cheering. We were able to push on and get the victory.
Bell stepped up to score the second goal which put the west Belfast side back into a lead they would not relinquish.
After producing the famous 'goggles' celebration of Ellen White, she admits she doesn't remember her strike.
I did it for Molly because she was a fan of Ellen White. Her legacy will be maintained by things like that.
She would give me a stick. We were always trying to get the top scorer, so I hope she would have liked that.
Bell fell to the ground and couldn't get up at the end of the game.
I was exhausted and emotional. Everyone has been there for one another.
It was for her when the full-time whistle went. It was a great feeling, but also overwhelming and emotional.
She said that a visit to Molly's grave brought up the topic of the trophy lift in honor of their teammate.
Bell said that he didn't want to lift the trophy if the team won.
We were playing for them. The rest of the girls did not know.
Bell praised Molly's family and said the night was something she would take with her forever.
Her parents can't thank us enough for playing the game, but they don't realize that it was them who gave us strength.
Molly was wonderful and loved by everyone. She was an amazing person on and off the field.
She will always be watching us and the girls are so proud of her.
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