That's What I Call Football: Recent Episodes

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It's the final episode of the season as we review the Irish Cup final and Saturday's European play-off.
We also look at the managerial merry-go-round at Ballymena United and Cliftonville, while Gerard Lyttle reacts to some of the speculation surrounding his future.
We also hand out some end-of-season awards.

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This week's special guest is Linfield midfielder Chris Shields.
Chris joins Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle to chat about the Blues' marathon season.
We chat about Linfield's European agony and missing out on the Premiership title, and how the Windsor Park club will be determined to bite back next season after facing some criticism.
We also look ahead to this weekend's Irish Cup final and the upcoming European play-offs.

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On this week's podcast we celebrate Larne's historic title win with captain Tomas Cosgrove and defender Aaron Donnelly.
The pair reflect on the club's first-ever Gibson Cup triumph and the celebrations that followed.
We hear about the vision of manager Tiernan Lynch and owner Kenny Bruce, and how they plan to toast their success in Spain.

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Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle are joined by special guest, Glenavon defender Sean Ward.
Sean looks back on his stellar career to date after reaching the milestone of 750 senior Irish League games earlier this week.
The 39-year-old has won league titles at Glentoran, Linfield and Crusaders, and is now hoping to help Glenavon secure European football this season.
Sean chats about the highs and lows in his career, and also praised the impact of Larne boss Tiernan Lynch during his earlier playing days at the Oval.
The veteran defender also reveals the key behind his longevity in football - and it's something all of us can relate to!

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Gareth is joined by Belfast Live/Daily Mirror sports reporter Steven Crawford and Larne defender Albert Watson on this week's show.
Albert chats about Larne's trophy assault this season, with the Inver Reds currently top of the Premiership and into the semi-finals of the Irish Cup.
He also reflects on his own glittering career which has included spells in Canada and Iceland.

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This week's special guest is Hearts and Northern Ireland striker Liam Boyce.
Liam joins Gareth and Barry in the virtual studio to chat about life in the Scottish Premiership, and his recovery from a second cruciate injury.
The former Cliftonville man reflects on his days at Solitude, and his thoughts on this season's title race.
Liam also spills the beans on some of his former teammates, and reveals how his mum gave away his Golden Boot award from one of his title-winning seasons with the Reds!

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On this week's podcast Gareth and Janty are joined by Dungannon Swifts goalkeeper Declan Dunne.
Decky played his 100th Irish League game last weekend in a 2-1 win over Cliftonville in the quarter-finals of the Irish Cup.
He reflects on that heroic performance at Solitude, and the impact Dean Shiels is making at Stangmore Park.
Decky also outlines the club's Premiership hopes this season as they battle against relegation at the bottom end of the table.
We also reflect on all the other action in the Premiership and look ahead to Sunday's BetMcLean Cup final between Linfield and Coleraine!

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On this week's podcast we welcome special guest Ryan Catney into the virtual studio.
Ryan joins Gareth and Barry to chat about his Irish League career, and some magical memories with the Reds.
He also reflects on his horrific double leg break and gives us his views on this season's title race.
We look ahead to this weekend's games and also pick out another charity bet.

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On this week's show Gareth and Barry chat about all the latest happenings in the Irish League.
We also have special interviews with Michael Gault and Jamie Mulgrew about Linfield's recently launched full-time academy and the Blues' title prospects this season as we reach the business end of proceedings. 
Can Larne handle the pressure as they target a first-ever Premiership title? 
We discuss the pros and cons of leading a title race.

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On this week's show we welcome former Irish League goalkeeper Michael Dougherty into the virtual studio.
Doc joins Gareth and Barry to chat about his new coaching role at Derry City, and he also reflects on his own playing career with clubs including Glentoran, Crusaders, Portadown and Larne.
We discuss the current state of goalkeeping in Northern Ireland, and some of the shot-stoppers Doc played alongside including Elliott Morris, Sean O'Neill and Conor Devlin.

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On this week's show we welcome H&W Welders assistant boss Graeme Philson into the virtual studio.
Philsy chats to us about Saturday's brilliant Irish Cup win over Glenavon, and the progress the Welders are making on and off the pitch.
We also hear about his 'run in' with Kirk Hunter, and how Michael Carrick used to be is boot boy at West Ham United.
We also chat about Kyle Lafferty's arrival at Linfield and this weekend's big games!

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This week's special guest is Bangor boss Lee Feeney.
We look ahead to Bangor's massive Irish Cup clash with Crusaders this Friday night and reflect on the Seasiders' season so far.
We also recap the recent Premiership action - including Shay McCartan's 'Hand of God' - and chat about the transfer window including the chances of Kyle Lafferty moving to the Irish League.

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On this week's podcast we look back on a busy week in the Irish Premiership.
Glentoran have a new manager and are back winning games, while Linfield's title surge has been stalled by Crusaders.
We also assess Cliftonville's defensive issues and the feel-good factor around Larne.
We also discuss summer football (again) and some inconsistent refereeing.

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On this week's show Gareth, Gerard and Barry are joined by Coleraine midfielder Lee Lynch.
Lee chats about swapping full-time Larne for the Bannsiders last summer, and how he's targeting major silverware success at the Showgrounds .
He also gives us an insight into Oran Kearney and looks ahead to the club's BetMcLean Cup final against Linfield.
We also look at all the recent league and Irish Cup action and address Mick McDermott's "balloons" comments.

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This week's special guest is former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll.
Roy joins Gareth, Gerard and Barry in the virtual studio to chat all things football - including his return to action for Ballinamallard United at the tender age of 45!
The veteran shot-stopper reflects on his career including working with Sir Alex Ferguson, Cristiano Ronaldo and Roy Keane.

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Gareth and Gerard are joined by former Irish League player and manager Gerry Flynn to look ahead to a bumper Boxing Day schedule.
The festive derbies are coming up on Monday and we preview all six games and give our (bulletproof) tips.
We discuss the magic of the Boxing Day games and assess which teams are in form, and who is struggling for momentum heading into the busy schedule.
We also have our weekly BetMcLean charity bet.

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On this week's show Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle chat about Michael O'Neill's return as Northern Ireland boss, as well as all the latest action from the Irish Premiership.
We have interviews with Northern Ireland legend Aaron Hughes, former international striker Iain Dowie who is currently helping out at Larne, and Portadown defender Paddy McNally.
The bumper festive episode also sees the return of the BetMcLean charity bet - can we land a winner this weekend.

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This week's special guest is ex-Irish League midfielder and current Crumlin United boss Ciaran Caldwell.

Ciaran chats about his time in management and the challenges it presents.

He also reflects on his time in football with clubs including Cliftonville, Glentoran and Larne.

Ciaran also recalls his comical 'face plant' moment against Celtic in the Champions League and gives his thoughts on this season's title race.

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Gareth and Gerard are joined by former Irish League player and manager Gerry Flynn on this week's podcast.

Gerry recalls his hilarious 'Lockdown Stories' and putting the fear into some of his good pals, and also chats about missing football after moving to Spain.

He also chats about his current role with Larne FC and the changing landscape of the Irish League.

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Gareth is joined by Barry Johnston and Paul Leeman on this week's podcast.

Glentoran legend Leeper reflects on Friday night's Big Two win for the Glens, and we also conduct our own Linfield post-mortem.

We also look at what makes a good captain and make our weekend predictions.

And there's the usual charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is former Ipswich Town and Northern Ireland midfielder Jim Magilton.

Jim joins Gareth, Barry and Gerard in the virtual studio to chat all things football.

From the current health of the Irish League to Ali Pour's investment at Glentoran,  Linfield's stuttering form and Friday's crunch Big Two derby.

Plus much, much more.

We also have another Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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On this week's show Gareth is joined by Lisburn Distillery boss Barry Johnston and Northern Ireland U17 and U19 manager Gerard Lyttle.

We reflect on the U19's brilliant European qualifying success in the Netherlands, and get Gerard's predictions for this season's Irish Premiership.

We pick out the main protagonists and make our predictions for this weekend's games.

And we go for the hat-trick in our weekly charity bet!

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This week we shine a spotlight on Irish League supporter Owen O'Neill.

We find out what it means to him to follow the club he loves, and what they can achieve this season.

We also chat about his career as a professional boxer, and how Reds boss Paddy McLaughlin once referenced him during a team talk.

Good friend Rory Hale also gives us the lowdown on Owen and how the boxer was once compared to John Hartson.

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This week's special guest is Crusaders midfielder Philip Lowry.

Philip joins Gareth and Barry in the virtual studio to chat about the Crues' start to the season, and his career to date.

We also chat to Mick McDermott about Glentoran's table-topping antics early in the season. 

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This week's special guest is Newry City boss Darren Mullen.

Darren joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the virtual studio to chat about Newry's return to the Premiership.

We also talk about whether 13 years of age is too young to make your senior debut, following Glenavon teen Christopher Atherton's history-making debut on Tuesday night.

And we ask Darren and Janty to come up with three players or managers - alive or dead - who they would invite to a mythical dinner party.

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We are back for a brand new season of the podcast!

To help us kick off the new campaign Gareth is joined by ex-Irish League stars Barry Johnston and Michael Gault.

And our special guest is none other than Glentoran and Northern Ireland winger Conor McMenamin.

And the BetMcLean charity bet returns! Let's hope our luck is better than last season!

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This week's special guest is Crusaders' Irish Cup winner Ben Kennedy.

Ben joins Gareth and Barry in the virtual studio for the final podcast of the season.

Ben chats about Crusaders' late, late show in the Irish Cup final and how the celebrations went on for a day or two.

He also reflects on his time at Seaview and how impressed he has been with Irish League football since returning from England.

Ben and Barry also pick out their top players of the season, and make their predictions for Friday night's European play-off final between Glentoran and Larne.

We also have one more crack at the charity bet...

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This week's special guest is  striker Chris McKee who scored one of the goals to help Linfield win the Gibson Cup last weekend.

Chris reflects on his time at Windsor Park and winning the title with David Healy's Blues.

He also discusses what his future may hold and how the Irish League is an attractive proposition for any player.

We also have plenty of Irish Cup final chat ahead of Saturday's showpiece between Ballymena United and Crusaders.

We also celebrate a winning charity bet (at last) and make our predictions for this weekend's final.

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On this week's podcast Gareth, Gerard and Barry look ahead to the final weekend of the Premiership season as Linfield and Cliftonville battle it out for the Gibson Cup.

We assess both sides' performances this season and how we think Saturday's final round of games will unfold.

We also reflect on Ballymena United's Irish Cup semi-final success, and if Glentoran's lengthy appeals process had a detrimental impact on the Oval club's run-in.

We also have our weekly charity bet thanks to Bet McLean.

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This week's special guests are Glenavon defender Sean Ward and former Linfield captain Michael Gault.

They join Gareth in the virtual studio for some Irish League chat and craic.

Sean talks about  his new one-year deal with Glenavon and potentially playing into his 40s, and also reflects on his career so far.

The lads also dissect Friday night's massive Big Two derby and how this season's title race might unfold.

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This week's special guest is legendary Glentoran goalkeeper Elliott Morris.

Elliott reflects on his recent retirement and spending 20 years at the Oval.

We ask the 40-year-old to pick the Best Glens XI he ever played with - a list that includes a midfielder nicknamed 'The Devil' and one of Mick McDermott's current squad.

Elliott recalls the good and bad times at Glentoran, and assesses this season's title race.

We also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Linfield defender Conor Pepper.

Conor reflects on his time at Windsor Park since joining the Blues from Glentoran in the summer of 2020.

He looks back on his shoulder surgery ordeal earlier this season and how he hopes to play his part in Linfield's title run-in.

Conor chats about the pressure and expectation that comes with playing for David Healy's champions, and how it compares to their Big Two rivals.

We also hear about his coaching role with Linfield's Under 18s and his work as a personal trainer.

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We celebrate St Patrick's Day alongside Cliftonville legend Joe 'The Goal' Gormley.

Joe joins Gareth and Barry in the virtual studio to chat about the Reds' thrilling BetMcLean League Cup win over Coleraine.

The 32-year-old striker gives us an insight into  Sunday night's celebrations at Solitude and the hunger within Cliftonville's squad to win more major silverware.

Also on the podcast Joe reveals how he wore a very special player's boots in Sunday's final, and outlines his retirement plans.

We also take a look back at last weekend's Premiership games and have our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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On this week's episode we look ahead to Sunday's BetMcLean League Cup final between Cliftonville and Coleraine.

We have interviews with both managers while Gerard, Barry and Gareth give their predictions.

We also take a look at Tuesday night's action in the Irish Premiership including Cliftonville's win over Glentoran.

We assess the Reds' title prospects as we enter the business end of the season, while we also discuss Larne's disappointing campaign and owner Kenny Bruce's promise to conduct a full end-of-season review.

And, as always, we have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean...

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This week's special guest is former Northern Ireland midfielder and ex-Irish FA Elite Performance Director Jim Magilton.

Jim joins Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio to chat all things football.

He reflects on his short spell with Dundalk, and how he has "no regrets" quitting the IFA in December 2020 to take up the post at Oriel Park.

We also chat about some of NI's young stars across the water and get stuck into all the latest Irish League action.

And we will also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean - we need a win!

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville winger Jamie McDonagh.

Jamie joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston to chat about the Reds' title push this season.

The 25-year-old reflects on his debut season at Solitude and how Paddy McLaughlin is getting the best out of him, and chats about the 'Colin Coates factor' inside the dressing room.

McDonagh also looks back on a frustrating time at Glentoran and assesses this season's race for the Gibson Cup - with Cliftonville just one point behind the Glens and Linfield at the top.

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Glentoran manager Mick McDermott joins Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio to chat about this season's thrilling title race.

Mick reflects on last Friday's Big Two win over Linfield and how his players quickly moved on from the derby success.

We also hear Mick's views on social media, Jay Donnelly, Aaron McCarey, Glentoran's title rivals and the ongoing controversy surrounding stadium funding.

We also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of Bet McLean.

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This week's special guest is  Ards manager Matthew Tipton.

Matthew joins Gareth Fullerton and Paul Leeman in the virtual studio to chat about his new job at Clandeboye Park.

The former striker reflects on his time at Portadown and his ambitions with Ards who currently lie fifth in the Championship.

We also break down Friday night's massive Big Two derby and give our predictions for the game at the Oval.

We also have our regular charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is former Linfield captain Michael Gault.

We chat to Michael about life back at Windsor Park as manager of the club's Swifts team.

We also reflect on his year spent managing Ballymacash Rangers and cutting his teeth in the Mid Ulster League.

We also chat about emerging young stars at Linfield and break down the past week's action in the Irish Premiership.

There's also a review of the January transfer window and our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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On this week's show Gareth and Gerard are joined by Irish League legend Paul Leeman to look back on the past week's action and assess this season's title race.

Leeman was the last Glentoran captain to lift the Gibson Cup in 2009, here he looks at the reasons why the Oval club can do it once again in 2022.

We  look at Linfield and Cliftonville's title pursuits and how each squad is equipped for the rest of the season.

The lads also discuss Matthew Tipton's departure from Portadown and Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey's response to claims his club 'lack ambition'.

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This week's special guest is Dungannon Swifts goalkeeper Declan Dunne.

Declan joins Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio to chat about life at Stangmore Park.

The Northern Ireland Under 21 goalkeeper only joined the Swifts this month from Cliftonville, while he also had a previous loan spell with Portadown.

Declan reflects on his fledgling career so far, and reveals his full-time ambitions and hopes for the remainder of the season with Dungannon.

We also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Warrenpoint Town winger Thomas Maguire.

Thomas reflects on his time at Milltown since joining the club on loan from Cliftonville last January, and chats about this season's struggles at the bottom of the Premiership.

We also look back on Larne winning the Co Antrim Shield and their targets moving forward, and discuss whether Lee Bonis' big-money move to Inver Park is a good thing for the Irish League.

We also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean, and there's even a cameo appearance from Jim Magilton who manages to gatecrash the show!

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This week's special guest is Larne defender Albert Watson.

Albert reflects on last week's 3-2 win over Glentoran at the Oval and lays out Larne's title ambitions this season.

We also look ahead to this Saturday's Irish Cup first round ties and next Tuesday's Co Antrim Shield final between Larne and Linfield.

The lads also dissect Tuesday's North Belfast derby and assess the impact of Rory Hale's injury for the Reds.

We also search for positives with Portadown and ask whether striker Lee Bonis is worth a reported £100,000 price tag.

And we have our regular charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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In the final podcast of 2021 Gareth, Gerard and Barry look back on Boxing Day's action including the Big Two stalemate at Windsor Park.

We break the game down and discuss Trai Hume's future as cross-channel clubs are linked with the 19-year-old.

There's plenty of chat on the other three festive derbies, while the lads pick out their top players of the season so far.

We also have another charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Newry City boss Darren Mullen.

Darren joins Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio to chat about Newry's impressive start to the  season.

The Showgrounds boss looks back on last season's frustrations after the Championship campaign was cancelled amid the Covid pandemic.

Darren also talks about Newry's promotion hopes and the importance of bringing young players through.

We have a few predictions ahead of this weekend's games and our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Portadown defender Paddy McNally.

Paddy reflects on the injury nightmare that has kept him out of football for the past year.

He also outlines his plans to return to action in 2022 and offers his honest assessment of Portadown's season so far.

The defender reveals the influence of former Donegal GAA manager Jim McGuinness on his recovery, and we chat about how players cope with the physical and mental battle of rehabilitation.

AND, we have the usual look back on the past week's action and look ahead to this weekend's fixtures and pick out another Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran winger Conor McMenamin.

Conor joins Gareth, Gerard and Barry in the virtual studio for a big of Irish League chat and craic.

We look back at Glentoran's win over Crusaders - their first league success in 10 years at Seaview - and the club's season so far.

We also chat about the influence of Mick McDermott, Aaron McCarey's bust-up with Bobby Burns and the ongoing debate over summer football.

There's even some gushing praise for Barry Johnston!

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On this week's show Gareth, Barry and Gerard reflect on another intriguing week of Irish Premiership action.

Should Cliftonville fans be getting excited?

Are Crusaders genuine title contenders?

What's happened to Linfield?

We answer all these questions and also look ahead to this weekend's games.

We also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Larne Academy Director Gary Haveron.

Gary chats about the Inver Park club's youth set-up and his work with Tiernan Lynch's first-team.

We also hear about the influence of Larne owner Kenny Bruce and the Premiership club's ambitions on and off the pitch.

Gary also reflects on his own career - which included spells with Wolves and Bolton - and his time in management with Carrick Rangers and Glentoran.

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This week's special guest is Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin.

Matthew joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston to chat about all the recent happenings in the Irish League.

The 22-year-old has bagged 11 goals already this term, his best return in any season in the top flight - and it's only November.

Matthew reveals the secret behind his prolific form, and the Curtis Allen pep talks before each game.

He also reflects on his time with former clubs Ballymena United and Linfield, and we also discuss Coleraine's ambitions this season under Oran Kearney.

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville defender Jamie Harney.

Jamie joins Gareth Fullerton, Barry Johnston and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio to chat all things Irish League.

We look back on the Reds' comeback win over Bangor in the Co Antrim Shield on Tuesday night and reflect on the North Belfast club's season so far.

We also discuss Saturday's controversy surrounding Glentoran goalkeeper Aaron McCarey.

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This week's special guest is Linfield midfielder Chris Shields.

Chris joins Gareth and Barry in the virtual studio to chat about life in the Irish League after joining the Blues from Dundalk back in June.

We look ahead to the all-island Unite the Union Champions Cup which was launched on Thursday, and ask whether there is currently any gulf between the Irish League and League of Ireland.

Chris also chats about future ambitions with Linfield, and reveals the initiation song he had to perform on a European trip.

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Bangor boss Lee Feeney joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the virtual studio this week.

Lee and Barry open up on what it's really like being a football manager, and pick out some of the former bosses they learned the most off.

Lee also reveals the regrets he has about his own playing career, which included spells at Linfield and Glasgow Rangers.

We also hear a brilliant story about Lorenzo Amoruso's awful fashion sense.

Speaking of fashion, Lee also recalls turning up to Linfield's Setanta Cup-winning party in 2005 wearing cowboy boots.

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On this week's show we dissect Tuesday night's Big Two derby.

Gareth, Gerard and Barry are joined by Glentoran legend Paul Leeman to pick the bones out of Linfield's 3-0 win at the Oval.

We assess the Glens' shortcomings over the past week and reflect on a big derby victory for David Healy's Blues.

We also look back on the past few days including Ballymena United's comeback win over Dungannon, and look ahead to this weekend's games including Linfield vs Cliftonville. 

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This week's special guest is Carrick Rangers boss Stuart King.

Stuart chats about Carrick's season so far, with the club sitting fourth in the Premiership.

We also reflect on their Co Antrim Shield exit to Dundela, and look ahead to their trip to Larne this weekend.

We also chat about changing room mentalities, and how the modern day Irish League player would compare to players from Stuart's era.

Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston join Stuart in the virtual studio, while Gerard Lyttle also returns from his sabbatical.

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville defender Colin Coates. Colin joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the virtual studio to chat about his career to date. From starting off as a winger and striker, Colin charts his journey from Boyland FC in East Belfast. to the Irish Premiership - where he has won every trophy going. He also reflects on his Northern Ireland debut against Italy in 2009 and his thoughts on Leeds United star and former Crusaders winger Stuart Dallas.

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This week's special guest is Crusaders new boy Johnny Black.

Johnny joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the Belfast Live virtual studio.

The 33-year-old chats about returning to the Irish League after spending eight years in Australia.

We also hear about his rigorous training regime as he looks to get back to full fitness, and when he expects to be in first-team contention.

There's also a brilliant story involving Jonny Frazer and Jeff Spiers...

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Welcome to a brand new season of That's What I Call Football podcast!

Yes folks, the new Irish Premiership season is under way - and we are back with more Irish League chat and craic.

To help us kick-off the new season we welcomed Glentoran manager Mick McDermott onto the show alongside former title-winning Cliftonville midfielder Barry Johnston.

We get Mick's views on the title race, summer signings, Friday night football and Cristiano Ronaldo...

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They think it's all over - it is now!

It's the final episode of season 3 of That's What I Call Football.

Gareth Fullerton, Gerard, Lyttle, Barry Johnston and Darren Fullerton gathered in the virtual studio to recap the 2020/21 campaign.

We reflect on Larne's Euro play-off success last weekend, and all the highs and lows from a season like no other.

We also calculate our final Charity Bet total, which came in at over £2,000 profit!

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Just as the curtain was starting to fall on the Irish League season - we have another controversial penalty shootout!

On this week's podcast Gareth Fullerton, Barry Johnston and Paul Leeman pick the bones out of Tuesday's Euro playoff furore at Solitude.

They also look ahead to Saturday's final showdown between Cliftonville and Larne and give their predictions.

There's also more praise for Linfield (Barry can't help himself) and Leeper believes Glentoran fans should feel optimistic about the club's title hopes.

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Linfield double winner Conor Pepper is the guest on this week's podcast.

The Blues defender joins Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio.

Conor reflects on a memorable week where Linfield won the Irish Cup and Premiership title.

We reflect on Conor's debut season for the Blues, and the challenge that lies ahead for David Healy's champions.

Conor also opens up on the online abuse he received after joining Linfield from Glentoran, and the debt of gratitude he owes to Ronnie McFall for resurrecting his career.

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On this week's show Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston preview the Irish Cup final between Linfield and Larne.

We pick through the post-mortem of Crusaders' controversial penalty shootout loss in the semis, and the threatened legal challenge which could potentially derail Friday's showpiece.

We look into Tuesday's shootout drama and what course of action the Irish FA could take, and we also give our predictions for the final.

If it goes ahead on Friday...

Plenty of ifs, buts and maybes, but sure that's Irish League football for you!

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This week's special guest is Linfield assistant manager Ross Oliver.

Ross joins Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio to chat all things Irish League.

We reflect on Linfield's season so far, and their quest to win another double.

We look ahead to Saturday's game against Larne which could see the Blues clinch the title, and their ' Irish Cup semi-final against Ballymena United.

Ross also reveals the "humble" nature of Linfield's successful squad.

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This week's special guest is St James' Swifts manager and friend of the show Barry Johnston.

We look ahead to St James' big Irish Cup second round clash with Dergview this weekend.

Barry reveals how difficult it has been preparing for the tie and what it has been like for the club coming out of lockdown.

We also discuss the other Irish Cup ties this weekend, including a big one at the Oval.

And we reflect on another busy week of Premiership action which has Linfield standing on the cusp of a 55th title success.

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This week's special guest is Crusaders striker Jamie McGonigle.

Jamie joins Gareth Fullerton and Paul Leeman in the virtual studio to discuss his career so far.

From breaking into Coleraine's first team to a high-profile move to Crusaders, to the Shore Road club's season so far.

We also look ahead to a big weekend in the Premiership, including the top two playing each other in a massive Big Two showdown.

PLUS we have our usual charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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We are back with another top episode of our Irish League podcast - That's What I Call Football! This week Darren Fullerton is joined in our virtual studio by former Glentoran captain Paul Leeman and special guest, Coleraine defender Steven Douglas. Now 43 and set to retire next month, the colourful ‘Dougie’ reflects on a remarkable career that saw him play in four decades of the Irish League. The veteran defender looks back on his time with Larne, winning the title with Portadown in 2002 and 10 years of highs, lows and memorable anecdotes at Linfield. Steven talks through why it’s finally time to hang up the boots, his plans for the future and his time at Coleraine working under inspirational boss Oran Kearney. We also reflect on the title race, look forward to this week’s fixtures and Paul puts his reputation on the line by taking on our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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This week's special guest is Northern Ireland women's captain Marissa Callaghan.

Marissa joins Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio to reflect on NI's incredible Euro qualification success.

We chat about the celebrations that followed their playoff win over Ukraine, and what it means to women's football here.

Marissa also revealed her son's inspiration - and how it could lead to a tattoo - and looks ahead to next summer's finals in England.

We also have a recap of the past week's Danske Bank Premiership action and pick out another charity bet courtesy of Bet McLean.

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This week's special guest is Ballymena United captain Jim Ervin.

Jim reflects on his career to date including almost a decade spent with Linfield where he won every trophy going.

The 35-year-old offers an insight into the leaders in that Windsor dressing room, and we get an insight into "humble legend" Noel Bailie.

Jim also reflects on his time at Ballymena United and working under iconic manager David Jeffrey.

We also chat about Shay McCartan's new Sky Blues deal and the bright future of teenage goalkeeper Dylan Graham who made his first-team debut in midweek.

There is plenty of chat about this season's title race and battle for European spots, and we have another charity bet courtesy of Bet McLean.

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This week's special guest is Linfield midfielder Kyle McClean.

Kyle chats about about the ACL injury that ended his season in the midst of an exciting title race.

He also reflects on signing a new contract with the Blues and his time with Nottingham Forest and St Johnstone earlier in his career.

We take a look back on the past week's action in the Danske Bank Premiership, and pick out another charity bet courtesy of Bet McLean.

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Glentoran defender Bobby Burns  joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the virtual studio for this week's podcast.

We get the latest on Bobby's recovery from a double leg break sustained last October, and how he has been filling his time with some punditry work, coaching, tactical analysis and cooking.

Bobby and Barry also debate whether players are playing too much football this season.

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Joining Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio this week is Linfield chairman Roy McGivern.

We take an in-depth look into the Blues' ambitious five-year strategic plan and what it will mean for the club, including a move into full-time football.

We also look a similar models in the Danske Bank Premiership and how the Irish League landscape is changing.

There's also some chat about a possible seasonal shift which would benefit clubs playing in Europe.

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On this week's show we have Banbridge Town boss Stuart King.

The former Irish League winger joins Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio to chat all things football - and horse racing.

Consfused? Well Stuart explains all about this weekend's Paddy Power Millionaire Chase, which could see the 39-year-old winning a cool £1m.

There's also plenty of talk about football.

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We are back with another top episode of our Irish League podcast - That's What I Call Football!

This week we take stock of the title race around the midway point of one of the most intriguing campaigns in many years.

With Gareth on holiday, Darren Fullerton is joined in our virtual studio by Northern Ireland U19 manager Gerard Lyttle and former title-winning Glentoran captain Paul Leeman.

We reflect on the wider impact of Glentoran's 3-1 win over derby rivals Linfield at The Oval on Tuesday night.

Paul, a key player the last time the Glens lifted the Gibson Cup in 2009, gives his views on the East Belfast club's title aspirations.

And we ask how David Healy's Blues will react to recent back-to-back defeats to their fiercest rivals.

We also look at a number of the other contenders, including Coleraine who are on a 13 game unbeaten streak and just two points off Linfield at the league summit.

We also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.  

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This week's special guest is former Northern Ireland and Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll.

Roy - who is currently playing with Dungannon Swifts - reflects on his career so far, including the influential managers he has worked under such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Michael O'Neill.

The 43-year-old also chats about his new role with Northern Ireland Under 19s and 17s, and the mental health battle that has helped shaped his life.

We also have our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean. Roy is joined by Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio for this week's show.

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This week's guest is Coleraine striker Curtis Allen. Curtis joins Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio to chat about his career to date. The Irish League hitman talks about the importance of camaraderie inside a changing room, and some of the 'big characters' he has played with down the years. Curtis also opens up on his time across the water with Bournemouth and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, and his future plans in the game. We also look ahead to Coleraine's big clash against Linfield on Saturday, and pick out another charity bet.

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This week's special guest is Carrick Rangers midfielder Gerard Storey.

Gerard joins Gareth Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio to chat about his loan move from Portsmouth.

The 18-year-old talks about his return to the Irish League, choosing football over boxing, and his hopes for the future

He also talks about Carrick's ambitions for the rest of the season.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran's deadline day signing Conor McMenamin.

Conor joins Gareth Fullerton and Paul Leeman in the virtual studio to chat about his big move to the Oval.

The 25-year-old forward talks about the hectic 24 hours that led to him signing for the Glens, after coming so close to joining Larne.

Conor also looks ahead to Saturday's clash with former club Cliftonville.

We also assess who did well in the transfer window and Leeper picks out this week's charity bet.

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This week's special guest is Larne midfielder Lee Lynch.

Lee joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren in the virtual studio to chat about his time at Inver Park.

The 29-year-old opens up on ongoing contract talks, Larne's season so far and their hopes for the future.

Lee also reflects on his time as a teenager at West Bromwich Albion, and playing in the USA and Spain, where he trained under Glenn Hoddle.

We also have our weekly charity bet.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran manager Mick McDermott.

Mick joins Gareth, Darren and Gerard in the virtual studio to discuss the return of the Danske Bank Premiership this weekend.

In a packed show we also talk about Covid testing within the league, summer football and artificial pitches.

We also reflect on Glentoran's season so far, the impact of social media and Mick's boardroom plans at the Oval.

On top of that Gerard picks out another charity bet hoping to make it two wins on the bounce.

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This week's special guest is new Cliftonville signing Rory Hale.

Rory joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren in the virtual studio to discuss the past week's events in the Danske Bank Premiership.

They chat about the two-week circuit-breaker in the league, and last Saturday's North Belfast derby which saw Hale score against former club Crusaders.

The 25-year-old midfielder also reflects on his time with Aston Villa and playing alongside the likes of Jack Grealish and Adam Traore.

We also have some fans' questions and another Charity Bet.

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We have two Irish League legends on this week's show.

Former Glentoran captain Paul Leeman and ex-Linfield skipper Michael Gault join Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio.

They chat about how the Irish League is handling the thread of Covid-19 and whether this season will survive 38 games.

We also look ahead to this weekend's massive Big Two clash and look back at some derby memories of yesteryear.

Leeper and Gaulty pick out their 'best' and 'worst' derby moments, while Gerard tries his luck at another Charity Bet.

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A slightly different episode this week as we shift our focus from the Irish League to the broader topic of mental health in sport.

As part of Belfast Live and Electric Ireland's Power of Pause campaign we are looking at the initiatives, tools and practical techniques that are helping professional and part time sports people improve their mental health.

Gareth catches up with NIFL Development Officer Steven Mills, to chat about the work he is undertaking in the league.

You can find out further info on Steven's work HERE

Gareth also chats with Sports Performance Psychologist Kelley Faye about her work and how she has been helping herself and her clients deal with Covid, looming retirement and the distraction of social media.

You can check out Kelley's website HERE

You can also catch up on the Power of Pause hub on Belfast Live for more info about the campaign.

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This week's special guest is Ballymena United midfielder Josh Kelly.

Josh reflects on the Sky Blues' recent form which has seen the club climb to fourth spot in the Danske Bank Premiership.

He also reveals the clear-the-air talks instigated by Jim Ervin and the measured approach of manager David Jeffrey which all contributed to the revival.

We also look back at another busy week of Irish League action and pick out another Charity Bet.

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It’s another week and another top episode of our Irish League podcast - That's What I Call Football.

This week's special guest is Larne striker Johnny McMurray who joins Darren Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in our virtual studio to discuss all things Irish League.

Johnny reflects on his recent return from a serious knee injury, the trials and tribulations of rehab during lockdown and how Saturday's late winner against Glenavon almost left him in tears.

We chat about Larne’s start to the season and Friday night's top-of-the-table clash with reigning champions Linfield.

Johnny also reveals whether he'll keep his magnificent handlebar moustache, while Darren picks this week’s £50 Charity Bet with all proceeds going towards our chosen charity... 

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It’s another week and another top episode of our Irish League podcast - That's What I Call Football.

This week's special guest is Glentoran striker and recently crowned Irish League young player of the year Paul O'Neill

Paul joins Darren Fullerton - deputising for Gareth who is on holiday - and Gerard Lyttle in our virtual studio to talk all things Irish League.

The lads discuss Paul’s impact at The Oval, including a memorable goal in July’s Irish Cup final win over Ballymena United, and his ambitions for the future.

We also chat about Larne’s County Antrim Shield final success on Wednesday night and whether Tiernan Lynch’s men can be in Gibson Cup contention in May.

We reflect on Warrenpoint Town’s first ever win over Linfield and look ahead to this weekend’s big games in the Danske Bank Premiership.

Gerard also stays in the hot seat to select this week’s £50 Charity Bet with all proceeds going towards our chosen charity.

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This week's special guest is former Irish League player and manager Gerry Flynn.

Gerry - who won the league with Cliftonville and an Irish Cup with Coleraine - joins Gareth and Gerard to chat about football and his life in Spain.

We find out what lockdown was like for Gerry in Murcia, and his memories of playing in the Irish League.

We also talk hard men, communal baths and the one and only Marty Quinn who managed Gerry at Cliftonville and Coleraine.

And we have our weekly Charity Bet, as Gerard goes for three in a row.

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This week's special guest is Linfield striker Andy Waterworth.

Andy joins Gareth and Gerard to chat about the Blues' impressive start to the season.

The former Glentoran hitman also reveals his new-found love of yoga, and how he took up golf during lockdown.

We also have some fans' questions and another Charity Bet.

Gerard won last week - can he do it again?

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Tomas Cosgrove stepped up to the plate this week after our original guest had an absolute technical mare. Marty Donnelly was teed up to join Gareth and Gerard in the virtual studio but some IT gremlins derailed his appearance. Thankfully Tomas proved a more than capable (and chatty) substitute. The defender chatted about Larne's encouraging start to the season, and their ambitions this season. The lads looked back on another topsy-turvy week in the Danske Bank Premiership and chatted about moustaches - including Larne supremo Kenny Bruce's 'barcode' effort! We also have our Charity Bet as Gerard looks to land some cash.

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville defender Aaron Donnelly.

Aaron joins Gareth, Gerard and Barry in the virtual studio to talk all things Irish League.

The lads discuss Aaron's impact at Solitude including last season's breakthrough year, and we get the latest on the injury he picked up on Tuesday night.

We also chat about Cliftonville's Academy which continues to develop exciting  young players, and Aaron marks out some of the teenage talent to look out for.

We also discuss Larne's trophy ambitions this season and Darren makes a cameo appearance to pick out another Charity Bet.

He's on a hat-trick this week!

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This week's special guest is Coleraine manager Oran Kearney.

Oran joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren on the show to talk things Irish League.

The Bannsiders boss discusses lockdown, Coleraine's European campaign, Irish League characters and recalls an old Linfield trip to Latvia in 2005 when pints cost "about 30p".

We also have a tonne of fans' questions for our special guest and another Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

Darren won over £250 for our charity last week - can he do it again?

Listen on to find out this week's tip...

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This week's special guest is Portadown manager Matthew Tipton.

Matthew joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren on our 'virtual' podcast to reflect on the Ports' impressive start to the season last Saturday.

On this episode Matthew also chats about Portadown's aspirations this season, and how his young squad is handling life in the top flight.

The lads also discuss the debate surrounding fans attending games, live streaming, Glentoran's selection dilemma, Ballymena United's new signings and much more.

We also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of Bet McLean.

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We are back for another season of That's What I Call Football!

After being sidelined for seven months due to the coronavirus pandemic we have returned to the mics (remotely, of course) to preview the start of a new Danske Bank Premiership campaign.

It all kicks off this weekend, starting with the Friday night game between Coleraine and Ballymena United.

In this preview show Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston look ahead to the new campaign, and how clubs will cope amid Covid-19 restrictions.

We also make our title predictions and pick out a Charity Bet for the weekend.

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville forward Conor McMenamin.

Conor joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Darren Fullerton in the studio to discuss the potential impact of the coronavirus on local football.

With the League of Ireland being suspended until March 29, will the NI Football League follow suit?

Conor also reflects on his season with Cliftonville, and his career so far.

He also reveals how darts star Michael van Gerwen played a part in him being axed by Linfield.

We also have another Charity Bet (with a difference) and some fans' questions for our guest.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran captain Marcus Kane.

The Oval skipper reflects on Saturday's Irish Cup quarter-final win over Crusaders, and the Glens' title aspirations this season.

Marcus also recalls the two Irish Cup finals he has played in - even though some of his relations missed his first appearance!

We also have another BetMcLean Charity Bet and some fans' questions for Marcus.

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This week's special guest is Linfield defender Chris Casement.

With the Blues seven points clear at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership, we ask is the title race is now a foregone conclusion?

We assess the chances of Linfield's title rivals as we approach the business end of the season, and also look ahead to a big weekend of Irish Cup action.

We also have a slightly different BetMcLean Charity Bet and some fans' questions for Chris.

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This week's special guest is Coleraine midfielder Stephen Lowry.

Stephen reflects on the Bannsiders' BetMcLean League Cup win last weekend, and the celebrations that followed - including some dodgy singing from Josh Carson!

He also assesses this season's title race as the chasing pack try to close in on leaders Linfield.

We also have our weekly Charity Bet and some fans' questions for Stephen.

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This week's special guest is Coleraine striker Stewart Nixon.

Stewart joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Darren Fullerton in the studio to discuss his January move to the Showgrounds.

The former Carrick Rangers man reflects on his deadline day transfer, and how he is settling into life with Oran Kearney's squad.

We also discuss another topsy turvy weekend in the Premiership, and look ahead to this weekend's BetMcLean League Cup final between Coleraine and Crusaders.

Throw in fans' questions and the Charity Bet and you have another bumper show!

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This week's special guest is Dungannon Swifts forward Michael Carvill.

The former Linfield and Crusaders man stepped in as an eleventh-hour replacement for Colin Coates who unfortunately couldn't make it in.

Super-sub Michael joined Gareth and Gerard to dissect the January transfer window, and the latest action in the Danske Bank Premiership and Irish Cup.

We also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean and look ahead to a special game taking place this Sunday at Seaview featuring Carl Frampton, Keith Gillespie and Paddy Barnes.

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This week's special guest is Warrenpoint Town midfielder Matty Lynch.

Matty reflects on Saturday's incredible comeback win over Carrick Rangers and Warrenpoint's relegation battle this season.

We also look back on another intriguing week in the Danske Bank Premiership and cast our eye over this Saturday's Irish Cup ties, while Barry Johnston picks out this week's BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is Larne winger Marty Donnelly.

Marty joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren in the studio for plenty of Irish League chat and craic.

We discuss all the big transfer speculation after Glentoran tabled bids for Joe Gormley ad Adam Lecky, and we assess Larne's first season back in the Premiership.

We also look back on a dramatic County Antrim Shield final, have another Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean, and we have our fans' questions for Marty.

What more could you want?!

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We have a bonus episode of our podcast this week.

Businessman Kieran Lucid joined Gareth in the studio to discuss his ambitious plans for an All-Island Football League.

He talked about the proposals to transform football on the island, and responded to some of the cynics and doubters who have already branded the idea a non-runner.

He also revealed more details of a special meeting at Belfast's Waterfront Hall next Tuesday night, January 28, when coaches, players and fans are invited to hear more about the proposals - and have their say.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran striker Jonny Frazer.

Jonny joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Darren Fullerton in the studio to talk all things Irish League.

The 23-year-old looks back on Glentoran's season so far, and how his manager has started calling him Batman.

We also hear about Hrvoje Plum's impact at the Oval and the East Belfast club's title aspirations.

We also have some fans' questions for our guest, and Darren picks out another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is one of Queen's University's Irish Cup heroes.

Jonah Mitchell - who scored the winning goal against Linfield - joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren in the studio to reflect on last Saturday's famous win.

Queen's beat the mighty Blues to progress to a sixth round tie against Glentoran.

We reflect on a memorable afternoon at The Dub, and some of the other talking points from the past week.

We also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean - can Gerard make it two on the bounce?

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Happy New Year, folks!

We are back with our first podcast of 2020.

It's a time to reflect on all of the Christmas and New Year results - and look ahead to what promises to be a thrilling title race.

We also look at the latest betting odds for the Premiership and Irish Cup, and have some fans' questions for the panel.

We also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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Ho, Ho, Ho and Marry Christmas to all our listeners.

The festive season is upon us, but there is no rest for the wicked as we bring you a special episode of our podcast.

Gareth is stuck in the studio with Producer Paul to bring you a recap of our season so far, bringing you some of the highlights from the top guests we have welcomed onto the show.

Guests including Bastien Hery, John Herron, Paul McAreavey, Aaron Traynor, Tim McCann and Sean Ward.

Did you know Sean's best mate is Raul Jimenez?

Find out why on this week's podcast.

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This week's special guest is Crusaders striker Jordan Owens.

Jordan joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle  and Barry Johnston to talk all things Irish League.

The Crues' record goalscorer reflects on his side's Premiership campaign so far and looks ahead to a crunch festive season which sees the Shore Road men play Linfield and Cliftonville in the space of six days.

We also have our fans' questions and another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville defender Conor McDermott.

Conor joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Darren Fullerton in the studio.

We reflect on Conor's new permanent deal with the Reds and how much he is enjoying life in the Irish League.

We also look back on all the action over the past week, and pay tribute to Jerry Thompson following the Carrick Rangers footballer's tragic death this week.

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We are back with another top episode of our weekly podcast - That's What I Call Football - and what an eventful one it proved to be.

Recorded over TWO days due to gremlins in the system, this week's special guest is popular former Linfield winger and current Banbridge Town manager Stuart King.

Stuart, who joins Darren Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston in the Belfast Live studio, reflects on playing under David Moyes at Preston North End.

The 38-year-old also regales us with plenty of craic, stories and insight from his time playing for the Blues, Ballymena United, Glenavon and Larne. We reflect on an eventful week in the Irish League, the relegation scrap also look forward to two massive games this Saturday - Linfield v Cliftonville and Coleraine v Glentoran.

And as if that isn’t enough, we also have our weekly BetMcLean.com Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is Linfield striker Andy Waterworth.

Andy reflects on the season so far for the Blues, and reveals the David Healy half-time team talk that inspired their title success in 2017.

The former Hamilton and Glentoran forward also discusses his strike partnership with Shayne Lavery this season, and Linfield's desire to retain the Gibson Cup.

We also have our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet and some fans' questions for Andy.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran defender Paddy McClean.

Paddy joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston in the studio to chat about the season so far.

The 22-year-old reflects on his move to the Irish League with the Glens, and the main differences between the Danske Bank Premiership and the League of Ireland.

We also have our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet as Gerard goes for two-in-a-row, and we have some fans' questions for Paddy.

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This week's special guest is Ballymena United chief scout Paul McAreavey.

The former Linfield midfielder joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren in the studio for plenty of football chat.

We discuss Michael O'Neill's move to Stoke City, Linfield's Champions Cup collapse and Ballymena's tricky start to the season.

We also have some fans' questions for Paul and our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet.

Can Gerard land the odds this week?

Listen out for his tips.

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This week's special guest is former Irish League midfielder Kieran O'Connor.

Kieran joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Darren Fullerton in the studio to talk all things football.

The 38-year-old - who played for clubs including Cliftonville, Armagh City and Lisburn Distillery - looks back on his career, including the comical way legendary manager Tommy Breslin axed him from the Reds!

Kieran also talks about his work with Belfast charity MACS Supporting Children and Young People, and how a host of Irish League footballers have supported the organisation over the years.

Also listen out for our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is former Irish League midfielder Michael Gault.

Michael joins Gareth Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the studio to talk all things football.

The former Linfield captain talks about his new role as player/manager of Ballymacash Rangers, and some of the tips he picked up from legendary Blues boss David Jeffrey during their time together at Windsor Park.

The lads look back on a busy week of Premiership and League Cup football, chat about the All-Island League proposals and make their weekend predictions.

Barry also chooses another BetMcLean Charity Bet as he looks to make it a hat-trick of wins.

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On this week's show we recap the Danske Bank Premiership season so far.

Most teams have played each other once and we rate the clubs, managers and players who have proved hits - and misses - over the past couple of months.

Host Gareth Fullerton and regular pundits Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston also discuss Stephen McDonnell's departure from Warrenpoint Town, and assess the Milltown club's survival hopes - even at this early stage of the season.

We also have our weekly BetMcLean.com Charity Bet - can Barry follow up last week's bumper win!?

Listen out for his selections this weekend.

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This week's special guest is Coleraine defender Aaron Traynor.

Aaron joins Gareth Fullerton, Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston on the show to talk all things football.

Aaron reflects on his long road to recovery following an ACL injury 12 months ago, and also looks ahead to this weekend's big Premiership showdown with Crusaders.

We look back on a busy week of Irish League action, have our fans' questions for Aaron and another FanBant.

And we also pick another Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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On this week's show we welcome Irish League legend Paul Leeman into the studio.

'Leeper' joins Gareth Fullerton, Barry Johnston and Gerard Lyttle to talk all things football.

The lads discuss a busy week of Danske Bank Premiership and BetMcLean League Cup action, and Paul's new coaching role at Crusaders.

We also have some fans' questions and our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is a former Northern Ireland star who is now the Irish FA's Elite Performance Director.

Jim Magilton joins Gareth Fullerton, Darren Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the Belfast Live studio to talk all things football.

The former midfielder gives us some insight into the IFA's new UEFA-endorsed football academy which has been launched at Jordanstown.

Jim also reflects on his own career which started at Liverpool before spells with clubs including Southampton and Ipswich Town.

The lads look back on last weekend's games in the Danske Bank Premiership and have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of  BetMcLean.com  

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville's record goalscorer Joe Gormley.

The man known as 'The Goal' joins Gareth Fullerton, Darren Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the studio to chat all things football.

Joe recalls his early days with Crumlin Star and how he almost joined Cliftonville's North Belfast derby rivals Crusaders - twice!

He also recalls the dark days of returning from a serious knee injury, and his hopes for the season following the Reds' encouraging start.

We have loads of fans' questions for our special guest, and we also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.com 

This week Gerard goes for a tasty double at cracking odds!

What more could you want?!

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This week's special guest is an Irish League legend who has a day named after him!

Former Linfield, Glentoran and Crusaders striker Chris Morgan joins Gareth Fullerton, Darren Fullerton and Barry Johnston in the studio to chat all things football.

Chris recalls his early days at the Crues and winning three titles with Linfield, and then returning to haunt the Blues on 'Morgan Day'!

He also tells a hilarious story about fans hurling abuse at him in a supermarket, and the crunching tackle that convinced him to hang up the boots for good.

We have some fans' questions for our special guest, including one from a former teammate.

And we also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.com as Darren goes for a fourth winning double on the bounce! 

What more could you want?!

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This week's guest is Glentoran head coach Mick McDermott.

Mick joins Gareth Fullerton, Darren Fullerton and Gerard Lyttle in the Belfast Live studio.

The Glens boss reflects on the season so far and looks ahead to this weekend's massive Big Two derby against Linfield.

Mick also reveals what it was like being on the touchline for the Tehran derby in front of 100,000 fans. And how he celebrated Iran's victory over Morocco at the 2018 World Cup finals by sliding on his knees inside a restaurant in Sochi!

We also have our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean, with Darren going for a hat-trick of wins.

Who did he tip this week? Listen on to find out.

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This week’s special guest on That’s What I Call Football is Linfield's French midfielder Bastien Hery.

The Blues' summer signing joins host Gareth Fullerton, Daily Mirror football writer Darren Fullerton and pundit Gerard Lyttle in the studio.

Bastien looks back on Linfield's mesmerising run in Europe where they nearly qualified for the group stages of the Europa League.

He also reflects on his time with Paris St-Germain as a young footballer, and his spells in England with clubs including Sheffield Wednesday and Accrington Stanley.

The former Limerick and Waterford midfielder also talks about Linfield's title defence this season, and their return to domestic action this weekend against Cliftonville.

There's also a great story about how he once met our pundit Gerard in Mexico - and didn't have a clue who he was!

We also have some fans' questions and our weekly charity bet courtesy of  BetMcLean.com

Can Darren make it two out of two after landing last week's double?!

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This week’s special guest on That’s What I Call Football is a Glentoran midfielder who once played alongside Virgil van Dijk at Celtic.. John Herron recounts the time he lined up beside the Liverpool defender in a SPL game against Motherwell - and how this year's Uefa Men's Player of the Year had an "absolute stinker".

John reflects on his time at Celtic and how Neil Lennon helped him secure his move to Glentoran.

He joins host Gareth Fullerton, Daily Mirror football writer Darren Fullerton and pundit Gerard Lyttle. We also looks back on Linfield's performances in Europe this summer and look forward to this week’s games.

We have our new FanBant feature and our weekly charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.com 

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This week we welcome Gerard Lyttle and Barry Johnston into the Belfast Live studio to talk all things Irish League.

They join host Gareth Fullerton and Daily Mirror sports reporter Darren Fullerton to reflect on all the main talking points over the past week.

We also look forward to this week’s fixtures in the Danske Bank Premiership and select a charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

And as if that wasn't enough,  we reveal a special prize for our new FanBant feature.

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THIS week’s special guest on That’s What I Call Football is a Crusaders defender who (jokingly) rates Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as his new BFF. Sean Ward recounts going toe-to-toe with the Mexican striker during the Seaview club’s recent Europa League showdown with the Molineux men. 

He joins host Darren Fullerton and pundit Gerard Lyttle who reflects on the life and legacy of legendary former Cliftonville manager Tommy Breslin who died suddenly last week.

Gerard was a part of Breslin’s backroom staff when the Solitude club celebrated historic back-to-back league titles in 2013 and 2014.

We also look forward to this week’s games, select a charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.com and reveal details of an exciting new FanBant feature.

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Welcome to a new season of That's What I Call Football!

We are ready for the start of the Danske Bank Premiership season this weekend.

Gareth Fullerton is joined by former Irish League midfielder Barry Johnston, Larne first-team coach Tim McCann and Daily Mirror football reporter Darren Fullerton to look ahead to Friday's big kick-off.

* Show was pre-recorded on July 25.

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On this week's bonus edition of That's What I Call Football we look ahead to this summer's massive StatSports SuperCupNI.

We welcomed Co Antrim boss Stefan Seaton and Co Tyrone manager David Harvey into the studio to chat about the 2019 tournament.

Co Antrim are going for three Junior titles on the bounce this year, while Co Tyrone have a big game against Glasgow Celtic to look forward to.

The tournament runs from Sunday, July 28 to Friday, August 2.

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It's the final podcast of the season!

Forty-one episodes on and the final whistle has sounded on That's What I Call Football.

Until next season, that is.

To bring the curtain down on an exciting year, Gareth Fullerton is joined by our resident pundit Tim McCann and two special guests.

We welcomed Glentoran Women manager and former Irish Premiership star Diarmuid O'Carroll back into the studio.

And alongside Diarmuid we had Daily Mirror chief football writer Darren Fullerton.

The panel look back on he season gone by, pick their top performers of the season and their own Team of the Year.

We also have one final Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean as we try to land some late cash for The Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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This week's special guest is Crusaders new-boy Chris Hegarty.

The former Dungannon Swifts defender joins Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann in the studio to talk all things Irish League.

Chris reveals the motivation behind his move to Seaview, while the boys look back on a busy week including the Irish Cup final, Europa League playoffs and Carrick Rangers' return to the Premiership.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A and our BetMcLean Charity Bet in aid of the Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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This week's special guests are former Cliftonville and Crusaders striker Diarmuid O'Carroll and Ballymena United chief scout Paul McAreavey.

With Tim McCann away sunning himself in Marbella, Diarmuid returns to the show, this time as our pundit.

And we welcome former Linfield and Portadown midfielder Paul onto the podcast to reflect on Ballymena's impressive season where they finished as runners-up behind David Healy's Blues and secured European football once again.

The lads also talk about Newry's relegation from the top flight, and we look ahead to Saturday's massive Tennent's Irish Cup final between Crusaders and Ballinamallard Utd.

Throw in our BetMcLean Charity Bet and another 90 Seconds Q&A and you have plenty to get stuck into.

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This week's special guest is Portadown manager Matthew Tipton.

Matthew joins Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann in the studio to talk all things Irish League.

The panel discuss Portadown's upcoming playoff with Carrick Rangers as both clubs look to book their place in the Premiership next season.

They also look back at the past week's games in the top flight and look ahead to Saturday's final round of games, including the relegation battle between Newry City and Ards.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Matthew, and our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet which sees us turn our attention to the English Premier League.

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This week's special guest is Glentoran defender Ross Redman.

Ross joins Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann in the studio to discuss some of the main talking points in the Irish League.

The panel reflect on Linfield's coronation as Premiership champions, and the current uncertainty surrounding the Glentoran coaching situation.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Ross, our weekend predictions and another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is Cliftonville forward Stephen Garrett

Stephen joins Gareth and Tim in the studio to talk about Linfield's imminent title coronation, and all of the other Danske Bank Premiership action.

The Reds man also discusses Cliftonville's run-in as they target European football, and the impact Paddy McLaughlin has had since he arrived as manager.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A, Charity Bet and weekend predictions.

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This week's special guest is Ballinamallard Utd goalkeeper John Connolly.

Connolly was one of the heroes in the Mallards' Irish Cup semi-final victory over Warrenpoint Town last Saturday.

The Fermanagh underdogs will now meet Crusaders in next month's final.

John joins Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann in the studio to reflect on Ballinamallard's big win.

They also discuss the recent changes at Glentoran.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A and our BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week's special guest is Warrenpoint Town boss Stephen McDonnell.

Stephen joins Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann in the studio to look ahead to this weekend's Irish Cup semi-finals.

Warrenpoint play Ballinamallard Utd at Mourneview Park, while Crusaders and Coleraine clash at The Oval.

The lads also discuss Warrenpoint's season so far, and look at the latest Premiership results and standings.

Throw in our 90 Seconds Q&A with Stephen, and our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet, and you have a bumper show to enjoy!

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This week's special guest is Linfield first-team coach Darren Murphy.

Darren joins Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann in the studio to talk all things Irish League.

The lads discuss Linfield's title aspirations this season as they sit six points clear at the top with six games remaining.

They also chat about the importance of securing European football and the full-time approach being adopted by some clubs.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A and another Charity Bet courtesy of our friends at BetMcLean.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is surrounded by champions this week!

Larne coach (and our regular pundit) Tim McCann joins defender Chris Ramsey in the studio to reflect on their Championship title success at the weekend.

Tim and Chris talk about the club's first league championship in 47 years, and the celebrations afterwards!

We also look back on a busy week of Premiership and Co Antrim Shield action, and put Chris under the spotlight in our 90 Seconds Q&A.

We also pick out a BetMcLean Charity Bet, but this week we are turning our attention to the horses.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Jordan Owens.

Crusaders striker Jordan looks back on his side's big Irish Cup win over Ballymena United, and their semi-final draw with Coleraine.

We reflect on the other quarter-final ties last Saturday and look ahead to this weekend's games in the Irish Premiership.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Jordan and our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Jamie McGovern.

Cliftonville defender Jamie reflects on the season so far for the Reds, and the arrival of new manager Paddy McLaughlin.

The team look back at the past week's Premiership games as Linfield flexed their muscle in the title race.

They also look ahead to this weekend's Irish Cup quarter-finals and we put Jamie under the spotlight in our 90 Seconds Q&A.

We also have our predictions and Charity Bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Warren Feeney.

Feeney was named as Ards' new manager on Sunday night following the sacking of Colin Nixon 48 hours earlier.

The former Linfield boss talks about the challenge that lies in front of him at the relegation-threatened club - and his opening fixture against Newry City on Saturday.

Warren also reflects on his time as Linfield manager, and we put our special guest under the spotlight in our 90 Seconds Q&A session.

We also have our weekly predictions and BetMcLean Charity Bet in aid of The Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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Gareth Fullerton and Tim McCann are joined on this week's show by Linfield legend Glenn 'Spike' Ferguson.

The former Blues striker, who also managed at Ballymena United for four-and-a-half years, is currently head of Linfield's youth academy.

We have plenty of chat about this Saturday's BetMcLean League Cup final between Linfield and Ballymena, while the lads also look back on a busy week of league and Irish Cup action.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Glenn and our weekly BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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THIS week’s special guest on That’s What I Call Football is a Linfield defender who once pitted his wits against Italian World Cup winners Gennaro Gattuso and Fabio Grosso.

Chris Casement, who also won the 2005 FA Youth Cup with Ipswich Town when he faced a Southampton side that included Theo Walcott, joins host Darren Fullerton and regular pundit Tim McCann.

On this week’s podcast, Chris reflects on working under both David Jeffrey and David Healy in two spells at Linfield where he has won four league titles, four Irish Cups and one County Antrim Shield.

We also reflect on Paddy McLaughlin's appointment as Cliftonville manager, ongoing pitch problems at the Ballymena Showgrounds and look ahead to this week's big games in the Danske Bank Premiership.

And as if that isn’t enough, we also pick out another Charity Bet for Children’s Heartbeat Trust, courtesy of BetMcLean.com

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Gareth and Tim are joined on this week's show by special guest Daryl Fordyce.

Former Irish League midfielder Fordyce won titles with both Glentoran and Linfield and has also played in Canada and the United States.

We chat to the 32-year-old about his career so far, and what the futures holds.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A and BetMcLean Charity Bet, and we look ahead to this weekend's games in the Tennent's Irish Cup and Danske Bank Premiership.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined this week by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Albert Watson.

Albert forged his name in the Irish League with spells at Ballymena United and Linfield, before he moved to Canada where he spent five years with FC Edmonton.

The defender then moved to Iceland last March to link up with KR Reykjavik but is now back in Northern Ireland and assessing his future.

But where will his next move be?

Will it be in the Irish League? Or will he return to North America? 

We find out more in this week's show.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A, weekend predictions and our weekly Charity Bet, courtesy of BetMcLean.

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Joining Gareth and Tim on this week's podcast is Glentoran goalkeeper Elliott Morris.

Elliott became an internet sensation at the weekend with his goal against Institute - fair to say there's plenty of chat about that.

The veteran keeper also discusses Glentoran's turbulent season so far, and what the Oval side hopes to achieve in the remainder of the campaign.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Elliott and another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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Gareth and Tim are joined on this week's show by former Cliftonville and Sligo Rovers boss Gerard Lyttle.

The panel discuss the current upheaval at Solitude, including the future of Reds boss Barry Gray, and the recent managerial change at Glentoran.

They also look back at Saturday's Irish Cup ties and make their predictions for this weekend's Danske Bank Premiership fixtures.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Gerard, and our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of our friends at BetMcLean.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by resident pundit Tim McCann and Crusaders defender Sean Ward.

They discuss all the main talking points in the Irish League over the New Year period and look ahead to this weekend's Irish Cup.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Sean, and our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of our friends at BetMcLean.

We also reveal the names of the winners of our BetMcLean competition.

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It's a Christmas Special this week as we raise a glass to the season so far.

Host Gareth Fullerton takes a look back at some of the great guests we have welcomed into the studio over the past five months.

It includes interviews with Carl Frampton, Shane Todd, Barry Johnston and Mark Sykes.

Throw in some awful attempts at humour (and singing), and a sackful of wonderful sound affects courtesy of producer Paul McCarthy, and you have a festive feast of fun and football!

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Ryan Catney.

Cliftonville skipper Catney reflects on the Reds' season so far, and his recovery from a horrific double leg break back in 2017.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A session with Ryan as he reveals his favourite away ground, toughest opponent and best player he has ever played with.

The panel also make their predictions for this weekend's Premiership games and pick out another Charity Bet for Children's Heartbeat Trust , courtesy of BetMcLean.com

And if that isn't good enough, we also have a brilliant competition in conjunction with BetMcLean.

The generous bookmaker has given us FIVE free £20 bets as a thank-you to our listeners.

All you need to do it listen to this week's podcast to find out more!

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This week’s special guest on That’s What I Call Football is a Ballymena United midfielder who once pitted his wits against Paul Pogba.

James Knowles, who faced the Manchester United star at youth level when he was at Blackburn Rovers, joins host Darren Fullerton and regular pundit Tim McCann.

On this week’s podcast, James reflects on Ballymena’s 16-game unbeaten streak and the Braid club’s charge to the top of the Danske Bank Premiership.

He also names the two biggest pranksters in the United changing room and credits David Jeffrey for giving him a timely ‘kick up the backside’.

We also have our regular 90 Seconds Q&A session and look ahead to this week’s big games in the Danske Bank Premiership.

And as if that isn’t enough, we also pick out another Charity Bet for Children’s Heartbeat Trust, courtesy of BetMcLean.com

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Howard Beverland.

Crusaders defender Beverland talks about the season so far and looks ahead to Saturday's massive game against Linfield.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A session and fire some social media questions at Howard.

Gareth and Tim also pick out their BetMcLean Charity Bet, hoping to get another winner for The Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by resident pundit Tim McCann and special guest Daniel Kearns.

Daniel talks about his season so far with Linfield, and the ankle injury that currently has him sidelined.

The lads talk all things Irish League, we have our 90 Seconds Q&A and social media questions with Daniel.

The lads also make their predictions for this weekend's Premiership games and pick out another Bet McLean Charity Bet.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is once again joined by regular sidekick Tim McCann.

And this week's special guest is none other than top comedian Shane Todd.

Shane talks about his love of all things football, including the Irish League, and how he once scored a hat-trick at Windsor Park.

We have all the usual Danske Bank Premiership chat, a 90 Seconds Q&A with a difference, and another Charity Bet.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by resident pundit Tim McCann and special guest Mark Sykes.

Glenavon midfielder Sykes has lit up the Danske Bank Premiership since making his Lurgan Blues' debut four years ago.

He talks about his rise through the ranks at Mourneview Park and assesses Glenavon's title aspirations this season. He also talks about the growing speculation surrounding his future at Glenavon.

The lads talk all things Irish League, we have a 90 Seconds Q&A with Mark and also our BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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Gareth and Tim are joined this week by Ballymena United captain Jim Ervin.

The Sky Blues are flying high in the Premiership after an impressive start to the season.

The lads discuss all the goings-on in the Premiership, including Ballymena's win over Glenavon last Friday night.

We also have our 90 Seconds Q&A with Jim and pick out our BetMcLean Charity Bet where we hope to pocket some more cash for The Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular sidekick Tim McCann and special guest Michael Gault for this week's show.

The lads look back on last Saturday's games in the Danske Bank Premiership and look ahead to this weekend's fixtures.

We also put former Linfield captain Gault under the spotlight with our 90 Seconds Q&A session and we pick out another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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This week Darren Fullerton chairs the podcast while Gareth tops up his fake tan. Tim McCann provides the support on the wing and special guest Conor Pepper takes on the 90 second Q&A.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular sidekick Tim McCann for episode 11.

And this week's special guest is Crusaders midfielder Philip Lowry.

Philip won three Premiership titles with Linfield and added a fourth winner's medal last season with the Crues.

He reflects on that last-day title triumph and Crusaders' rocky start to their defence this term.

We also put your Twitter Questions to Philip, and put our special guest under the spotlight with the '90 Seconds' Q&A session.

The lads also look ahead to this weekend's games and make their predictions, and we have our BetMcLean Charity Bet, with all winnings going to the Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is once again joined by regular pundit Tim McCann for our 10th episode.

And our special guest for the milestone show was none other than former Cliftonville and Crusaders striker Diarmuid O'Carroll.

Diarmuid won four league titles on the bounce - two with the Reds and another two with the Crues. 

He also enjoyed spells with clubs including Glenavon and  Glasgow Celtic.

The lads reflect on Diarmuid's career - including a great story about Roy Keane at Celtic - and also get the former striker to pick a Dream Team out of the players he played with at Cliftonville and Crusaders.

And believe it when we say it, this is some team!

The lads also reflect on the past week's action in the Premiership and League Cup, and look ahead to this weekend's games.

We also have our Charity Bet courtesy of our friends at BetMcLean, with all winnings going to our chosen charity the Children's Heartbeat Trust.

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We back again with episode 9 of That's What I Call Football.

Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit and Larne coach Tim McCann, while our special guest is Larne forward Marty Donnelly.

The lads talk about the exciting developments at Inver Park - on and off the pitch - and Larne's ambitions for this season.

We also have our regular review of the weekend Premiership games, our 90 seconds Q&A session with Marty, and our predictions and BetMcLean Charity Bet.

And, as if that isn't enough, we also have special interview with boxing star Carl 'The Jackal' Frampton.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by resident pundit (and birthday boy) Tim McCann and Linfield midfielder Jamie Mulgrew.

The lads reflect on an eventful few days in the NIFL Premiership, a new manager at Dungannon Swifts and analyse Crusaders' awful season so far.

We also look ahead to this weekend's fixtures, put Jamie under the spotlight with our '90 Seconds' quick-fire round, and pick out another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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On this week's show host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Rodney McAree.

McAree was appointed Coleraine's new manager last week.

We chat to Rod about his big move and his hopes with the Bannsiders.

The panel discuss the problems surrounding Cliftonville and recap all of last Saturday's games.

We also find out the toughest opponent Rod faced as a player in our '90 seconds' feature.

And we also look ahead to this weekend's games and pick out our weekly BetMcLean.com Charity Bet.

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Host Gareth Fullerton is joined by regular pundit Tim McCann and special guest Josh Carson.

Coleraine winger Josh reflects on the departures of Oran Kearney and Brad Lyons.

The panel discuss the best way forward for the Bannsiders, and look ahead to this weekend's games.

We also put your Twitter questions to Josh and also have our new '90 seconds' Q&A round with our special guest.

We also pick out our weekly Charity Bet courtesy of our friends at BetMcLean.

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Joining host Gareth Fullerton on the show this week is resident pundit Tim McCann.

We also have special interviews with Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter, Coleraine pair Oran Kearney and Stephen O'Donnell, and Glentoran goalkeeper Elliott Morris.

We also speak to Brad Lyons following his move to Blackburn Rovers, and look ahead to Northern Ireland's UEFA Nations League campaign with Sammy Clingan.

We also look ahead to this week's fixtures and pick out another BetMcLean Charity Bet.

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Joining host Gareth Fullerton and resident pundit Tim McCann on this week's show is special guest Paul Leeman. 

The Glentoran coach looks back at the East Belfast club's start to the season and this week's League Cup win over Tim's Larne.

The panel looks ahead to this weekend's Premiership games and picks out another BetMcLean Charity Double.

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On this week's show host Darren Fullerton is joined by Linfield's Andy Waterworth and Larne coach Tim McCann.

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Welcome to Belfast Live's new football podcast - That's What I Call Football.

We are back for the new season with a brilliant new show, backed by our friends at BetMcLean.com.

On this week's podcast Darren Fullerton is joined by Barry Johnston and Larne coach Tim McCann.

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Welcome to Belfast Live's new football podcast - That's What I Call Football.

We are back for the new season with a brilliant new show, backed by our friends at BetMcLean.com.

On this week's opening podcast Gareth Fullerton is joined by Crusaders skipper Colin Coates and Larne coach Tim McCann to talk about the big kick-off in the Danske Bank Premiership - and also look ahead to the start of the Championship.

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Welcome to Belfast Live's new football podcast - That's What I Call Football.
We are back for the new season with a brilliant new show, backed by our friends at BetMcLean.com.
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