• Quarter Season Catch Up
    Sep 24 2024

    David Watt is this week's guest to reflect on a turbulent couple of results in the NIFL Premiership.

    Shock results, upkeep of form and a multitude of team all scrambling for position.

    It just felt like the right time to plant our feet and attempt to judge which teams are looking like the real deal, and whom have not been up to scratch. We like the call such an exercise the Quarter Season Catch Up.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Lusty leads Larne to Windsor victory + Ballymena earn third win in a row
    Sep 17 2024

    Former Sports Editor of the Ballymena Times Stephen Alexander is this weeks guest to reflect on the first big battle between this season's title favourites. Lusty's unlikely drive the catalyst for Larne's winning goal. Are Blue's set to spiral or can they bounce back in a big way against Cliftonville?

    Elsewhere, an inspired Ben Kennedy keep Ballymena winning and Ports beat out Dungannon to go unbeaten in four games.

    Recaps and previews a plenty on this week's episode.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Weekend of shocks as Larne, Glens & Carrick all lose + Championship Catch-Up
    Sep 10 2024

    Veteran Irish League writer and reporter Barry Flynn shares his views on all the latest happenings throughout the league.

    What's gotten into Larne as they fail to win for a second weekend in a row. Glens are outwitted by former manager Rodney McAree. And Niall Currie also gets one over on a employer as Portadown snatch and grab three points as Taylor's Avenue.

    We take a look at how the Championship is shaping up and preview all the big games coming up.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Larne make Irish League history and progress in the Conference League
    Sep 3 2024

    Joel Neill joins the pod to reflect on the greatest week in the history of Larne FC. An Irish League team is playing the league/group phase of a modern European Club Competition for the first time. Incredible scenes at Inver Park after a tense encounter with Lincoln Red Imps ends in victory thanks to a hattrick from Andy Ryan.

    We recap the entire European journey - so far - and look ahead to what's in store between not and Christmas in the competition.

    There was also great Irish League action to respond to as Portadown frustrate Linfield with a last minute draw and a wonder goal from Jordan Jenkins keeps Glentoran's season ticking along.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • David Healy to stay on as Linfield boss + Larne one win away from Conference League dream
    Aug 28 2024

    Journalist Mark McIntosh shares his view on a whirlwind weekend for David Healy and Linfield fans, after the much publicised approach by Scottish side Raith Rovers to snag the Blues manager. But the five time Irish League winning boss recommitted his future to the Belfast club. How did we get here? And what does it mean long term for Healy's future at Windsor Park?

    Plus, Larne only a win away from history, can they thwart Lincoln Red Imps at Inver Park and progress to the Conference League proper?

    Add in a round up of the latest games plus some transfer news and that's a one spicy meatball of a podcast.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Larne's hunt for a new striker heats up + Coleraine & Glentoran bounce back to secure first league wins
    Aug 19 2024

    Damian Mullan, Sports Editor of the Coleraine Chronicle, features on the pod to discuss an intriguing week of Irish League developments.

    Larne cruise into Conference League play off round, but can they get the job done against opposition from Gibraltar?

    With a Lee Bonis shaped hole in their team will the Inver Reds secure a replacement within the league?

    Plus, morale boosting wins for Coleraine and Glentoran, while Reds and Blues lead the way with 2 wins from 2.

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Opening Weekend Recap, Larne win in Kosovo + Lee Bonis gets Dutch move
    Aug 13 2024

    Matthew Brown from the Shout at the Oval podcast to look back at the opening weekend of the NIFL Premiership season.

    We discuss Larne's chances of following up on their winning exploits in Europe and finish the task at Inver. Reflect on the success of Lee Bonis' Irish League career and review his chances of breaking into the Northern Ireland squad after his latest move. Plus we react to suggestions of the Irish League's top flight moving to only 10 teams.


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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • NIFL Premiership Season Preview 24/25
    Aug 5 2024

    Your ultimate guide for the upcoming season of top flight of Irish League football. Every club's prospects for the campaign ahead put under the microscope.

    Ross Welsh and Joe McCallion from Around the Grounds NI join the pod to share their predictions, including where they think every team will finish.

    TIMESTAMPS

    Irish League in Europe Reaction - 00:02:20

    Linfield - 00:17:02

    Portadown - 00:29:35

    Glentoran - 00:38:36

    Dungannon Swifts - 00:45:10

    Coleraine - 00:48:50

    Cliftonville - 00:55:05

    Carrick Rangers - 01:02:18

    Ballymena United - 01:07:02

    Larne - 01:13:37

    Crusaders - 01:20:25

    Glenavon - 01:28:28

    Loughgall - 01:34:23

    Weekend's Games Preview - 01:43:23

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    1 hr and 53 mins