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  • In conversation with Dessie Loughery
    2025/07/04

    Johnny McMurray is joined by Ballymena United legend Dessie Loughery in this week’s episode — and it’s one you won’t forget.


    From scoring screamers and Irish Cup glory to refereeing the biggest Irish League matches and now capturing it all through the lens — Dessie shares the wild, emotional and hilarious stories from his football journey.


    💬 Honest.

    😂 Hilarious.

    📸 Raw.

    ⚽ 100% football.


    Now live on all platforms. Go listen!

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    1 時間 39 分
  • In conversation with Matty Burrows
    2025/06/27

    From that iconic backheel goal that went viral worldwide, to a seat at the Ballon d’Or ceremony alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose MourinhoMatty Burrows tells the full, unfiltered story.


    ⚽ The goal that earned a FIFA Puskás Award nomination

    📸 Getting a photo with Ronaldo

    🍾 Being the only player sipping champagne while others prepped for Champions League

    💬 Mourinho’s verdict: “It’s the best goal – you should win.”

    😂 A spray tan story you’ll never forget


    And to top it off — he flew back from Zurich and played against Ballymena United the next night!


    📍 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

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    1 時間 13 分
  • In conversation with Scott Irvine
    2025/06/20

    From street football in Greenisland to a life-changing head injury and coaching success — Scott Irvine shares his powerful journey:⚽ Debuting for Carrick Rangers at just 17💥 Surviving a traumatic head injury🧠 The road back to health and football🧥 Coaching Carrick’s U20s and first team❤️ Balancing football, family, and personal battlesAn emotional, honest, and inspiring episode you won’t want to miss.📍 Streaming this Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

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    1 時間 20 分
  • In conversation with Matthew Tipton
    2025/06/13

    🎙️ Now Available – Matthew Tipton on On the Spot Football Podcast


    Who is Matthew Tipton?

    From growing up in Wales to becoming a goal machine and manager in the Irish League, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and laughs:


    ⚽ Trialling at Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, Sheffield Wednesday & Blackburn

    ✍️ Signing for Oldham at 14, negotiating contracts, and playing under Neil Warnock

    🔢 Wearing the iconic #9 shirt at Oldham and living through the highs and lows

    🐉 Representing Wales U21

    🏟️ Playing for Macclesfield, Bury, Hyde, and adapting from full-time to part-time football

    🇮🇪 His Irish League career and transition into management with Warrenpoint Town, Portadown & Ards

    📈 His current role with the Irish FA coaching setup


    This one is packed with career-defining moments and brilliant behind-the-scenes stories.


    📍 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube



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    1 時間 41 分
  • In conversation with Michael Dougherty - Part 2
    2025/06/07

    This episode picks up after the Glentoran saga and takes us through a remarkable journey of resilience and football passion:


    🏆 Returning to the Welders and finding the love for football again, winning the Steel & Sons Cup

    🤣 A hilarious story about Stuart King

    ⚽ Moving to Ards FC, then back to the Welders

    ✈️ Meeting Stephen Baxter in Vilamoura, and what that led to

    👊 Playing under Stephen Baxter at Crusaders — what it was like and the experience of playing there

    ➡️ Moving to Larne — from the Championship to the Premiership

    🔄 Finally, making the leap to Derry City, where he’s now the goalkeeping coach


    This one is packed with laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t want to miss.

    📍 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

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    57 分
  • In conversation with Michael Dougherty - Part 1
    2025/06/05

    In conversation with Michael Dougherty, we dive into:

    🔹 Who is Michael Dougherty?

    🏫 Growing up in Ashfield School and discovering his passion for goalkeeping

    ❤️ His love for Glentoran as a fan and eventually playing for his boyhood club

    ⚽ Playing for Harland and Wolff Welders, sharing the pitch with legends

    🇬🇧 Getting called up to the Junior International

    👔 How Alan Dornan brought him to Crusaders

    🔙 Returning to play under Paul Kirk at Distillery

    🌍 Playing for Distillery into Europe — and sharing some hilarious stories

    ➡️ Moving to Portadown

    🦵 The story behind his special shin guards

    💥 That unforgettable incident at Ballymena United involving a ball boy

    ❤️‍🔥 Returning to Glentoran and signing a professional contract

    🚪 And finally, how it all ended at Glentoran — and what really happened.


    This is Part 1 of a powerful, funny, and inspiring football journey.

    📍 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube


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    1 時間 33 分
  • In conversation with Aaron Smyth
    2025/05/30

    This is a raw, honest, and powerful episode where Aaron shares his full story:


    🔹 Who is Aaron Smyth?

    ⚽ Starting his career and debuting for Cliftonville at 17

    🏆 Winning Young Player of the Year – and what really happened that night

    🧠 How insecurity and self-image issues held him back

    🍺 The rise of drinking and drug use during his career

    🌍 Playing in Europe and stints at Lisburn Distillery, Carrick Rangers, and Glentoran

    ⚠️ Controversial moments, death threats, and the impact on his family

    💔 When addiction hit rock bottom – and the day he finally asked for help

    💪 How he became clean and is now dedicated to helping others find a way back


    This one is not just a football story — it’s a story about life, loss, and strength.

    📍 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

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    1 時間 34 分
  • In conversation with David McAlinden - Part 2
    2025/05/23

    In this powerful and revealing episode, David reflects on:

    ⚽ The end of his playing career and transition into coaching

    🧠 Becoming Larne manager, returning to Carrick Rangers, and his regrets in management

    💥 The devastating injury to Scott Irvine and how it impacted him personally and professionally

    🏙️ His current involvement with Shankill United and how he views the game today

    🤝 His thoughts on a return to management, a heated run-in with Leon Knight, and his relationship with Michael Hughes

    🧺 Oh… and you won’t believe the story involving a washing machine


    This is real, honest football chat you won’t want to miss.

    📍 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

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    1 時間 2 分