Dundela manager Niall Currie joins me on the show to discuss his time back in management and life in the Championship so far. We discuss his recent run so far and the upcoming double header against Newry City. We also review the weekend's action and Niall answers your questions! In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
After a long absence, Ryan McConville and I are reunited to discuss all the goings on in Northern Ireland football. We discuss Ryan's continued role at Larne and his other project at Warrenpoint U20s before we go onto discuss the successful Co. Antrim Shield defence for Larne as they won against Linfield. Arguably though, was it a better week for Dungannon Swifts who under Dean Shiels' picked up six valuable points in their battle for survival at Warrenpoint and at Inver Park? We discuss how Lin...
Irish League football referee Andrew Davey joins me on the show to talk about life officiating in the Northern Irish League, his role at the IFA and other career moments so far.
Lauren McCann joins me on the show to review the Irish Cup action, build up to the Women's Premiership season recommencing and predict the upcoming matches in the Premiership and Championship.
In the final build up show to the first round of the Irish Cup, Irish League football's encyclopaedia Josh Bunting joins me to preview the games in the last 32 of Northern Ireland's biggest cup competition. We quickly review last season's streamlined competition and our favourite memories of the Cup before we preview each of the first round matches including Glenavon against Crusaders, the Mourne Ultimatum between Newry City and Warrenpoint Town and assess how Islandmagee, Oxford Sunnyside and W...
In Part 2 of our Irish Cup preview shows, I chat to contacts from Islandmagee and Newington ahead of their ties with Cliftonville and Queens University. In part 1, I chat to Islandmagee player Paul Thompson as he looks ahead to battling it out with former teammate Jonny Addis at Solitude and in Part 2 I chat with Newington assistant manager Thomas Duffy about his side's excellent season so far including success in the Steel and Sons Cup. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope music.
Oxford Sunnyside and Windmill Stars are into the fifth round of the Irish Cup for the first time and in this episode of the show I chat to connections of both clubs to learn a bit more about their journeys and the prospects of taking on Linfield and Coleraine in this year's tournament. Part 1 is with Windmill Stars chairman Jeff a.k.a. Keith McCrink and Part 2 is with Richey and Brian McGhee who are both involved as part of the committee at Oxford Sunnyside. In association with Toby Johnson and ...
*THOUGHTS AS RECORDED ON 30TH DECEMBER 2021* We have reached the halfway point in the Northern Irish Premiership season and on this episode of the show, I chat to football journalist and reporter Mark McIntosh to dissect each side's performances this campaign. We discuss an enthralling title race, who frustrates us, whose in the battle for Europe and who is in trouble down at the bottom. We also discuss my HT Team of the Season so far. We finish the show by discussing Mark's Irish League equival...
Glentoran defender and Irish League legend Marcus Kane joins me for the final episode of Campbell's Footballs for 2021. We discuss early days at Linfield before moving onto Carrick Rangers and Marcus's experiences playing for the Amber Army. We then discuss the time so far at the Glens including three Irish Cup crowns under Eddie Patterson and Mick McDermott as well as teaming up with players such as Colin Nixon, Patrick McClean and Elliott Morris. We also discuss playing during the COVID 19 pan...
Cliftonville legend Ryan Catney joins me for the latest episode of Campbell's Footballs. On the show we discuss starting out at Reading and early coaching under Brendan Rodgers. We then discuss life in the Irish League at Distillery before moving onto Cliftonville where he spent the majority of his career. Stories involving Tommy Breslin, Barry Johnston and George McMullan all feature as well as that champions League double header against Celtic. We also discuss the evolvement of the Irish Leagu...
It's a Northern Ireland review of 2021 for this episode of Campbell's Footballs and joining me to review NI Men's and Women's sides this year is the host of The Spirit of 2016 Northern Ireland Football podcast Andy Bell to discuss all the goings on. We chat also about Andy's love of Liverpool and his hopes and fears for 2022. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Coleraine midfielder Stevie Lowry is my latest guest on the Campbell's Footballs podcast. We chat about Stevie's early years alongside his brother Philip and discuss the friendly, competitive rivalries the guys have over their current careers to date. We discuss Stevie's early period at Limavady before finding out how an early meeting with Oran Kearney inspired his own development as a player. We then hear about Stephen's move to the Bannsiders before a moment to join Linfield arose in the mid 2...
Steven Crawford joins me for a long overdue catch-up as we review the recent action in the Northern Irish Football Leagues Glentoran 3-0 Dungannon - Glens resurrecting the slide, Jay Donnelly's excellent form, Dungannon having a harsh time of things? Portadown 2-2 Larne - points dropped for both sides, McDaid shows fighting spirit with late equaliser, Barr and Salley appreciation Ballymena 2-0 Crusaders - Sky Blues on an upward path? What happened to Crusaders? Glenavon 0-3 Linfield - Blues win ...
Irish League legendary defender Jim Ervin is my latest guest on the podcast. We discuss Jim's route into the game including his love of Glasgow Rangers and his early trials at Nottingham Forest. We then chat about Jim's time at Linfield, working under David Jeffrey, teammates and continued success over ten years at the Blues. We then focus on Jim's movement to Ballymena United to team up with Jeffrey again and again discuss some of the memories being at the Sky Blues. Jim is one of Stuart King's...
Annagh United manager Ciaran McGurgan is my latest guest for this episode of Campbell's Footballs. We discuss life in the NIFL Championship with Ciaran and the Premiership Intermediate League champions, taking on Linfield in the Irish Cup during the height of the pandemic and the season so far. We also chat about the club and it's activities on and off the pitch. An insight into another Championship club.
For my latest podcast I am joined by Dungannon Swifts League Cup winning hero Ryan Mayse. On the show we discuss Ryan's time at Ballnamallard under Whitey Anderson and his relationship with players such as Adam Lecky. We then discuss Ryan's move to the Swift's, his relationship with Rodney McAree and what it was like to score two goals in a cup final. We then move onto chat about Ryan's time at Ballymena, battling for a league title and what David Jeffrey was really like as a manager. Stories su...
The 1:1 interviews are back and for this latest episode I am joined by Glentoran goalkeeping coach and legend of the Oval Elliott Morris. We discuss the season so far as well as early days being on trial at West Bromwich Albion. Elliott has played under some top managers and players so on the show we discuss his relationship with Marcus Kane, Colin Nixon, Roy Coyle and current manager Mick McDermott. We also chat about life as a goalkeeper and discuss the potential for a recent full time team in...
In this special episode of Campbell's Footballs, I am joined by Sports producer and presenter Andrew Slaven. On the show we discuss: - the Totally Scottish Football Show - Working with JJ Bull, Laura Brannan, Iain Mackintosh and his meetings with Jake Humphrey and James Richardson - The Scotland National Team, Steve Clarke, Gilmour and more - National League - working with the team and life in England's 5th tier. - Queen of the South and other Scottish football chat so far from this season In as...
Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined once again by Lauren McCann On the show we discuss: - Reviewing the Northern Ireland Men's side's disappointing results in Bulgaria and Switzerland. - Previewing the Austria and England Women's Northern Ireland matches - Irish League Cup Review and administration issues. - Irish Premiership Review including battle of the woodwork at Coleraine...
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#CampbellsFootballs The Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford ✅ Reds and Blues Friday night cracker ✅ Are Linfield missing Mulgrew? ✅ How far away from challenging are Cliftonville? ✅ How good a job is Stuart King doing at Carrick? ✅ Poor game management and decision making from Ballymena? ✅ Larne back on form - Lynch at the double. ✅ Free scoring Dungannon but porous at the back ✅ Portadown's first win of the season - is that Tipton's men up and running? ✅ A tough few weeks ahead for Warrenp...
#CampbellsFootballs The Irish Football Show with Ryan McConville ✅ Glentoran Women defend NIFL Women's Premiership ✅ The continued increase of the Women's game in NI ✅ What's happening to Glentoran under Mick McDermott? ✅ Are Linfield up and running after their Big Two Derby win? ✅ A crazy week for Dungannon ✅ Ballymena's comeback win ✅ Larne back on the horse - Glenavon's goals drying up? *THAT* Gold and Black kit. ✅ Carrick continue to impress - Coleraine back at home but continuing their winn...
For this latest episode of the podcast Ards midfielder Kym Nelson joins me on the show to discuss his time in football so far. We discuss his love of Steven Gerrard as well as talk about starting out at Glentoran including a memorable derby win against Linfield. We chat about working alongside Eddie Patterson, Gerard Lyttle, Colin Nixon and Warren Feeney as well as the current regime at Ards under John Baillie.
In this episode of the show, I am joined by the new Ayr United winger Daire O'Connor. Daire has played in the League Of Ireland. Northern Irish League and has just joined the Scottish Championship side from Cliftonville. On the show we discuss how Daire is settling into life at the Somerset Park side, life at UCD and Cork City in LOI and Cliftonville in Northern Ireland. We discuss his experiences of working with Paddy McClaughlin, being scouted by Mick McCarthy and his best memories of playing ...
Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined once again by Lauren McCann On the show we discuss: - Northern Ireland's victory over Luxembourg at Inver Park - Dungannon 1-3 Cliftonville - Joe Gormley - the Cabarnet of the Irish League, goalkeeping errors and are the Reds the real deal? - Warrenpoint 0-3 Glentoran - Jay Donnelly's hat-trick - is he maturing as a player? - Linfield 1-1 Col...
Ballyclare Comrades manager Paul Harbinson joins me for a special episode of the Campbell's Footballs podcast. We discuss: - The season so far for Comrades in the Championship. - The securing of Chris Ramsay and Howard Beverland. - Upcoming matches against Linfield and Newry City, - Paul's playing days - Working under Ronnie McFall, David Jeffrey and Bryan McGloughlin - Managing players such as David Cushley, Matthew Shevlin and Leroy Millar. - Aspirations for the season ahead In association wit...
Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined by Belfast News Letter journalist Steven Crawford On the show we discuss: - Carrick's stunning 4-0 win at Glenavon, Lee McNulty injury, Corey McMullan's screamer. What happened to the Lurgan Blues? A freak result or more issues than meets the eye? - Glentoran 4-1 Ballymena - McMenamin and Donnelly - the Irish League's Son and Kane? Early worr...
Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined by Women's Academy Director, Ryan McConville. On the show we discuss: - Ryan's journey since leaving Forfar Farmington in Scotland. - Sion Swifts and moving onto Larne - NIFL Women's Premiership - Cliftonville and Glentoran battle for the title continues. - Premiership Review - Larne and Reds 100% record continues, Coleraine's first win, Glen...
Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined by the woman who puts the Queen in Queen's University Belfast Lauren McCann. On the show we discuss: - Lauren's own goalscoring for Carnmoney Ladies - My Stat from Friday night's Larne v Coleraine game ft. @NIStats - Premiership Review - Larne, Blues and Glens win, Reds see off stubborn Carrick, Point beat Ballymena from behind, Lurgan Derby ...
It's a trip into the Northern Irish Premier Intermediate League for this latest episode of the Campbell's Footballs podcast. On the show, I am joined by Bangor FC chairman Graham Bailie to discuss life at the club, his love of Chelsea FC, the state of NI football and aspirations for Bangor in the next few years ahead. We also discuss Bangor's upcoming tie with defending champions Coleraine in the Irish League Cup. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
