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Can Linfield and Crusaders shine in this season's Scottish Challenge Cup?
How will Saturday's four Danske Bank Premiership games pan out?
Can Ards get off the mark at Carrick on Tuesday night?
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The Social Club preview Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino on Friday and the Czech Republic on Monday.
The Social Club team preview this weekend's six games including Saturday's North Belfast derby.
The pressure is already on Gary Haveron after some poor results in pre-season, but could he turn things around at The Oval.
Will Glenavon push on this season or are they fighting to maintain their place in the top six?
Did last season's collapse break Crusaders' spirit, or will they fight back to claim another Premiership title?
Coleraine were superb last season but can Oran Kearney's men repeat the trick this season?
Barry Gray is the new manager and striker Joe Gormley is back in town, but can the Reds really challenge for the Gibson Cup this season?
Seemingly everyone is tipping Carrick Rangers for relegation this season, but can new manager David McAlinden guide them to safety.
Can David Jeffrey steer the Sky Blues towards more silverware, or will the big man's new signings slow down their progress?
Will new boys Richard Clarke and Ciaran Martyn steer the Mallards to safety, or are they facing another tough season?
Can Ards better last season's eighth placed finish, or will Colin Nixon's men face a relegation battle?
The Social Club team preview Saturday's Irish Cup final between Coleraine and Linfield.
The panel reflect on Bangor Football Club's relegated out of the Northern Ireland Football League.
The Social Club Preview's Friday's game between Ballinamallard United and Portadown, plus Saturday's five games, including the crunch North Belfast derby.
It's Glentoran against Carrick Rangers on Friday night followed by five games on Saturday, including Coleraine's clash with Crusaders.
The Social Club's preview Northern Ireland's World Cup Qualifier with Norway. The match will take place at Windsor Park on Sunday night.
The Social Club pays tribute to the Derry City captain Ryan McBride, who passed away at the age of 27.
There's Ards v Ballinamallard on Friday, four games on Saturday, and Linfield v Cliftonville on Monday.
Here's our preview this weekend's Premiership action, with some help from David McAlinden and McLean's Bookmakers.
There are six Danske Bank Premiership games on Saturday, including Linfield against Glentoran. Here's our McLean's Bookmakers Betting Preview.
Ballymena United are the new holders of the League Cup. We look back on their 2-0 victory over Carrick Rangers in last Saturday's final at Seaview.
Here's our preview of the League Cup final between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers.
There are four Friday night games this week including the Sky Sports match between Cliftonville and Glentoran at Solitude. Here's our Betting Preview
Here's our thoughts on this weekend's six games, as Niall Currie faces his old club Ards.
Former Cliftonville and Portadown striker Darren Murray will play for Warrenpoint Town next season. Here's our take on the big pre-contract agreement.
Here's our preview of Tuesday night's County Antrim Shield final clash between Crusaders and Linfield at the Ballymena Showgrounds.
There are six Danske Bank Premiership games on Saturday. Here's our McLean's Betting Preview
The Social Club preview this weekend's games as Crusaders host Cliftonville and Portadown and Glenavon clash.
Here's the McLean's Bookmakers weekend preview as Carrick Rangers host Ballinamallard United and Glentoran host Crusaders.
The panel discuss the best venue for this year's Shield final between Crusaders and Linfield.
It's derby day! Here's our preview of Linfield v Glentoran, Cliftonville v Crusaders, Portadown v Glenavon and Portadown v Glenavon.
Our man Keith Bailie previews the Steel & Sons Cup final, the Bob Radcliffe Cup final, the Craig Memorial Cup final and the Border Regiment Cup final.
FIFA have fined the Irish FA 15,000 Swiss Francs for their poppy display at last month's World Cup Qualifier at Windsor Park. Here's The Social Club's say.
Niall Currie takes charge of Portadown for the first time as they travel to Solitude, while Linfield face managerless Ards in Bangor.
Niall Currie has left Ards for Portadown. But is it a good move for the Ports and what will Ards do now?
There are three games on Friday night and three games on Saturday night this weekend, including Crusaders against Glentoran.
Earlier this month Northern Ireland beat Azerbaijan 4-0 in a World Cup Qualifier before losing 3-0 to Croatia in a friendly. Here are our thoughts on those two games plus a little bit of chat about Michael O'Neill's future.
Will Joe Gormley return to Cliftonville and why did he leave the professional game? The Social Club discuss.
Northern Ireland will play Azerbaijan at Windsor Park on Friday night in a World Cup Qualifier. Here's The Social Club's big match preview.
Do Scotland have their beady eyes on Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill, with Gordon Strachan struggling to make an impact at Hampden Park?
"Isn't he supposed to be suspended?"
The Social Club look at the latest scandal to hit Portadown.
So Crusaders and Livingston have to do it all again on Tuesday night. But should Livi have been kicked-out all together?
A preview of this weekend's Danske Bank Premiership games including Linfield against Crusaders.
The panel reflection Northern Ireland's 4-0 win over San Marino and their 2-0 defeat to Germany.
Northern Ireland face San Marino on Saturday at Windsor Park before playing Germany on Tuesday in Hanover. Here's The Social Club's preview of the two World Cup Qualifiers.
Cliftonville host Carrick Rangers while Ards take on Coleraine in this weekend's reduced fixture list.
It's derby day! The Social Club makes their predictions for Glentoran v Linfield, Crusaders v Cliftonville, Glenavon v Portadown and Coleraine v Ballymena United.
Warrenpoint Town assistant manager Matthew Tipton joined us in the studio this week. The former Portadown and Linfield striker gave us his views on the second tier of the Irish League.
Ross County's Liam Boyce won SPL Player of the Month for August, but should the former Cliftonville man start for Northern Ireland against San Marino next month?
Portadown host Cliftonville and Ards travel to Linfield, as the Danske Bank Premiership rolls into week nine.
After a slow start, Ballymena United have moved into third position. Can David Jeffrey guide them into their first top six finish since the split was introduced?
There are five Danske Bank Premiership games on Saturday including Coleraine's trip to Cliftonville. Here some insight and some odds.
The Social Club asks if it is time for random drugs testing to be introduced into the Northern Irish domestic game.
Roy Coyle's Glentoran face Ards while Linfield host Portadown. The Social Club review all six of Saturday's Danske Bank Premiership games.
The Social Club discuss who they think will replace Alan Kernaghan as Glentoran manager?
It's been a tough week for Glentoran, but do they deserve an extra point on Conor McLaughlin's Balance Sheet
Northern Ireland start their World Cup campaign with the Czech Republic on Sunday night in Prague. Here's The Social Club's big game preview.
League leaders Ards travel to Glenavon on Friday night, while Crusaders host Portadown on Saturday.
The Social Club pay tribute to Chris Baird, who has retired from international football.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes Irish League clubs should considering going full-time and playing in the summer. Does he have a point?
Here's a look at this Saturday's six games, with Linfield playing Glenavon at Windsor Park in a repeat of May's Irish Cup final.
Paddy McNair is just one of a number of Northern Ireland players who have moved clubs this summer. The TSC discuss all the movers and shakers.
The season is only a fortnight old but some Glentoran fans aren't overly impressed with their manager.
Here's our very, very late review of Northern Ireland's incredible adventure in France this summer.
There was no major outcry when three of our four clubs went out at the first stage in Europe this summer. Are we do easily pleased our club's performances in European football?
Portadown Football Club have endured a horrible summer, but what does the future hold for the Shamrock Park Club.
Why do some people from Northern Ireland support the Republic of Ireland? The Social Club's Conor McLaughlin has the answer, while the panel also look at Martin O'Neill's team's chances.
Northern Ireland will play Poland in Nice on Sunday night. Can they cause a massive upset?
The Social Club are On Fire! That's not normally a phrase you want to hear, but in this case, it's apt. The Social Club are in the studio to preview this month's European Championships as Northern Ireland prepare to travel France for their first major finals in 30 years. Messrs Bailie, Clarke, McIntosh and McLaughlin look at Michael O'Neill's squad for France and assess their chances of escaping a group that includes Poland, Ukraine and World Champions Germany. Who will play and it what formation, forms a key part of the discussion. The show also features an interview with star striker Kyle Lafferty. The panel also take a trip around Europe, assessing the other 23 countries in the tournament, including England, Wales, host nation France and holders Spain. Belfast man Conor McLaughlin tells us why he supports the Republic of Ireland and not Northern Ireland, while Keith Bailie gives his take on Europe's top international teams.
It's Irish Cup final Saturday! Glenavon will face Linfield at Windsor Park in what promises to be one of the most exciting cup finals in a generation. Keith, Stephen, Conor and McLean's Bookmakers help preview the final.
Will Ballinamallard United, Carrick Rangers or Warrenpoint Town who finish this in the relegation zone? Could Portadown end up in a Play-Off? Here's our weekend preview.
Crusaders may be champions but it is all to play for at the bottom of the table, as Warrenpoint Town host Portadown.
Kyle Lafferty, Josh Magennis, Liam Boyce, Conor Washington, Billy McKay and Will Grigg all want a place in Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland squad, but who will get the nod?
Portadown are facing a massive fine and a transfer embargo. Stephen Looney, Keith Bailie and Conor McLaughlin give their opinions.
The Social Club ponder whether hiring referees from outside of Northern Ireland is the way to go for the Irish League?
The panel reflect on Northern Ireland's recent games against Wales and Slovenia, Kyle Lafferty's move to Birmingham City and talents of Conor Washington
Are the tickets too expensive? Should there have been a date change? Should more tickets be made available to the clubs? On who on earth will win between Crusaders and Glenavon, and Linfield and Lurgan Celtic!
As Linfield prepare to host Glentoran and David Jeffrey takes charge of Ballymena United for the first time The Social Club look at the odds for Saturday's games.
The Social Club give their thoughts on David Jeffrey taking the reigns at The Showgrounds.
29 years later....The Social Club give their thoughts on Ronnie McFall's departure from Shamrock Park
The Social Club reacts to the news that Chris Brunt is set to miss Euro 2016 after picking up a serious injury in West Brom's win over Crystal Palace at the weekend. How will Northern Ireland replace their left-back?
Irish League referee Arnold Hunter managed to upset Anderlecht fans after his performance in the Europa League last week, in Greece. But how bad is refereeing in Northern Ireland?
It's Cliftonville v Linfield, Crusaders v Carrick Rangers, Glenavon v Loughgall and Portadown v Lurgan Celtic in the last eight of the Irish Cup.
The Social Club look at the odds for this Saturday's fixtures as Glenavon travel to Windsor Park to face Linfield.
The Social Club reflect on the coin throwing incident at Saturday's FA Cup tie between Reading and West Brom.
Crusaders midfielder Declan Caddell called Conor McLaughlin a 'cry bae' after hearing this section of The Social Club. Conor reflects on Saturday's North Belfast derby and the supposed post-match events.
Keith Bailie has a right old rattle at both UEFA and the IFA after many loyal Northern Ireland fans missed out on tickets for Euro 2016.
It's Ards v Cliftonville, it's Niall v Skin, it's Keith v Conor. Who will win this year's League Cup final and should the game really be played at Solitude?
There are six Danske Bank Premiership games on Saturday and Dungannon Swifts against Warrenpoint Town might just be the pick of them.
After Darren Murray played and scored for Cliftonville at the weekend there have been calls for the IFA to reassess their suspension rules. Whitey Anderson, Gerard Lyttle and Stephen Baxter have their say on The Social Club
Portadown against Crusaders is one of six games in this weekend's Danske Bank Premiership.
Roy Carroll, Darren Murray, Michael Gault, Philip Lowry, Stephen O'Flynn, Marcus Kane, Andy Waterworth, Aaron Burns, Gary Browne, David McDaid and a few others all get a mention in this week's Tabernacle.
The panel discuss Conor Washington, Chris Stokes, Michael Smith, Liam Boyce, Euro 2016 tickets and the Wales friendly.
Northern Ireland will play Wales in Cardiff this March, but will Conor Washington be in the squad?
Glentoran start their Irish Cup defence with a game against Ards, while Coleraine host Ballinamallard United.
Portadown v Glentoran is the game of the day this Saturday. TSC preview all six matches.
Keith, Mark and Conor talk about football stickers, Conor Washington and Saturday night's draw in Paris.
David Cushley, Stephen O'Flynn, Josh Robinson and a few others a get a mention in this week's Transfer Tabernacle.
The Social Club put the fun into funding, as they review DCAL's sub regional stadia document,
Here's a look at the weekend's Danske Bank Premiership fixtures as Portadown take on Linfield and Glentoran host Glenavon.
The Social Club reflects on Northern Ireland's 1-0 win over Latvia, the Republic of Ireland's qualification and the ticket survey.
The Social Club take a look at racism in Irish League football, after Ballinamallard United boss spoke out against the treatment of his goalkeeper Alvin Rouse.
Glentoran have appointed former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City man Alan Kernaghan as manager.
The Social Club discuss Kyle Lafferty's future at Norwich City and Northern Ireland's upcoming friendly with Latvia.
Could this be the year Dungannon break into the top six, or are the set for another relegation battle?