Harry McKirdy's message to Carlisle United fans ahead of Swindon Town clash

And the Swindon Town striker has sarcastically described this weekend's trip north as his "favourite".

McKirdy returns to take on the Blues six months after his provocative last outing at United's ground.

He scored one, set up two, celebrated all three in front of home supporters - and later bragged about making "3,000 Carlisle fans cry".

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This weekend's League Two clash is his first encounter with his former club since then.

And the 25-year-old Swindon player has used his Instagram account to set the scene.

"Ready for my favourite trip up north," he posted.

"Can't wait to c u all again."

McKirdy's latest Instagram post

McKirdy's Instagram story also included a flashback to February's 3-0 Swindon win at Carlisle, which he captioned: "VAMOSSS 3 ******* ZIP. Goal. 2 assists. 3 points for the chels and 3000 crying Carlisle fans."

The man who played for United in the 2019/20 season has since spoken of his dislike for Carlisle.

He returns from suspension this weekend after being sent off in Swindon's 0-0 draw with Salford City last Saturday.

His display in February's meeting helped trigger the departures of former United manager Keith Millen and director of football David Holdsworth - heralding the return of Paul Simpson.

Current Blues boss Simpson has called on home fans not to "light the fuse" and fire mcKirdy up by giving him stick.

"I just [want] our supporters to focus on us, and he’s just one of the opposition players. Let’s make it about us this weekend, nobody else," Simpson said.

“I’d rather he feels uncomfortable because we’ve shown him some love and he doesn’t perform.”

McKirdy scored 11 goals in 38 appearances in 2019/20. After a spell at Port Vale, he starred with 24 goals in 46 outings for Swindon last season.