Michael is joined by former Northern Ireland international Keith Gillespie to discuss the Green and White Army's final two World Cup qualifiers in Group A. Glentoran defender Ryan Cooney and Crusaders forward Fraser Bryden share their journeys from England and Scotland to the Irish League and provide us with an inside look at what it's like to be a…

Michael chats milestones and moves with this week's guests. Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin reflects on reaching 100 goals for the club, he discusses the hard work behind their table topping form and looks forward to a trip to champions Linfield this weekend. Ballymena United defender Matthew Clarke opens up about his return to the league, season…

We've gone for two up front this week with a pair of forwards joining Michael for this episode. Cliftonville's Eric McWoods provides the inside track on his other sporting passions, growing up in America, experiences gained through playing football in a number of countries and he tells us about a special link he has to Northern Ireland as well as d…

Michael is joined by 3 guests who are opening a new chapter in their careers. Michael O'Connor tells us about accepting the manager's position at his old club Glenavon; can he help them beat the drop? What makes him confident he is the right man to turn their fortunes around? What former managers will he draw inspiration from as he takes his first …

Journalist Stuart McKinley joins Michael to assess Northern Ireland's chances heading into crucial World Cup Qualifiers at Windsor Park against Slovakia and Germany. Plus there's in-depth discussion around youth football in Northern Ireland. Are our academies receiving enough support? What more can be done? We speak to Cliftonville's Head of Academ…

It has been a big week for Mid Ulster rivals Portadown and Glenavon. The Ports picked up only their third victory of the league season with a 95th minute winner at Solitude on Saturday, while Glenavon slumped to a 9th straight defeat in the Premiership which brought about the decision to part ways with manager Paddy McLaughlin. As both clubs prepar…

Our guests all picked up impressive wins on the road last weekend. Bangor defender Mark Haughey was on the scoresheet as his team won 4-1 at Portadown, he talks about his move to the Seasiders, overcoming injuries that plagued his second spell at Glenavon and he takes a trip down memory lane ahead of this Friday's clash with former club Linfield. J…

Michael meets Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for an exclusive interview to discuss the NI Football Fund and we're also joined by Larne defender Ryan Nolan to discuss his fascinating career, which has seen him play for clubs including Inter Milan and Getafe.

On this week's episode we bring you an in-depth interview with former Irish League referee Lee Tavinder. Do officials need technology to help them? Would falling under NIFL's scope, rather than the IFA, make a difference? Are there decisions that still haunt him to this day? Plus we speak to the Championship's early pacesetters Annagh United. Their…

On this week's episode Michael gets the lowdown on the Northern Ireland squad from journalist Mark McIntosh ahead of their opening World Cup Qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany. They also discuss Linfield's European exit and Cliftonville's proposed takeover. Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe talks about his move to Dungannon Swifts, working with Rodney McA…

Dylan Boyle joins us to discuss a bright start to the season for him and the Bannsiders with Coleraine picking up 3 wins and a draw from their opening 4 fixtures. We chat to Larne's Sean Graham who is ready to face former club Ballymena United on Friday night. The Invermen are seeking to build on their first win of the campaign last weekend but wil…

On this week's episode we hear from two teams who have enjoyed winning starts to the new campaign. Andrew Mills reflects on a season as understudy to Dan Gyollai at Glentoran before taking on the number 1 jersey and backing it up with 3 clean sheets in a row as his side moved to the top of the table on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Ballymena United mad…

The new domestic campaign returned with a bang at the weekend with a crazy comeback, late-winners and some shocks. Joining us to discuss their early impressions on this week's episode we hear from new Carrick Rangers recruit Matthew Snoddy who was involved in a 7 goal thriller against one of his former clubs. Bangor defender Kyle Owens reflects on …

We continue our build up to the new Irish Premiership season with Part 2 of our preview featuring all 6 clubs who will be on the road on opening weekend. In this episode we speak to Rodney McAree (Dungannon Swifts), Tim McCann (Glentoran), Nathan Rooney (Larne), Rory Hale (Cliftonville), Stephen Baxter (Carrick Rangers) and Jim Ervin (Ballymena Utd…

We're helping you get ready for the return of the Irish Premiership by bringing you interviews with the 6 clubs who will enjoy home advantage next weekend. You'll hear from managers David Healy (Linfield), Lee Feeney (Bangor), Declan Caddell (Crusaders) and Niall Currie (Portadown), Glenavon's assistant manager Colin Coates and Coleraine captain Ly…

In our last episode of the series, Michael speaks to Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter about securing Premiership status for next season after winning their play-off against Annagh Utd, plus we get his thoughts on the Irish Cup final and the rebuilding job he faces in the summer. We also bring you interviews from the prestigious NIFWA Awards, …

Will it be underdogs Dungannon Swifts who lift the Irish Cup for the first time in the history of this famous competition or, having ended a 45-year wait to reclaim the cup last year, will Cliftonville be able to retain it for another season? Michael is joined by former Swifts midfielder Shane McCabe and ex-Reds forward Sam Ashford to get a better …

Michael speaks to Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte about his move to Derry City, Linfield legend Michael Gault discusses the opportunity some of his young players enjoyed at Inver Park last weekend as they stepped up to the senior team and Gary Boyle reflects on his return to management, which has brought a league title and promotion in h…

We have 3 guests on different quests this week from attempting to secure European qualification, to a promotion bid that could yet still become a title charge and a club looking for a late escape from the relegation zone. Michael is joined by Larne defender Aaron Donnelly, H&W Welders manager Paul Kee and Newington captain Richard Gowdy.…

Michael is joined by Linfield goalie David Walsh, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign to become the Blues first-choice between the posts on their way to Gibson Cup glory. We get to know Charles Dunne, who has impressed since his January arrival at Coleraine. Plus we catch up with Limavady United manager Paul Owens, whose side are part of a three-wa…

Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin looks ahead to their remaining split games as they chase down 7th spot and a European play-off place, we hear from former Linfield defender Matthew Clarke who has picked up silverware in Scotland with Livingston last weekend, while Annagh United's Ryan Moffatt discusses battling back from a horror injury just in time…

4 teams are left standing with designs on reaching the big day in May and after this weekend we'll know our finalists. Joining us to discuss Ards v Cliftonville and Bangor v Dungannon Swifts is Michael Ruddy, Shea Gordon, Callum Byers and Andrew Mitchell. They'll give us their predictions and we'd love to hear yours too - vote in our poll!…

Darren Murphy joins Michael to reflect on Linfield's 57th title triumph, Dungannon Swifts pushing for European football and big games this weekend which will decide who finishes on the wrong side of the split. Plus we have an in-depth chat with Ballymena Utd striker Johnny McMurray about his serious knee injury, his decision to document his road to…

Michael looks ahead to Sunday's League Cup final between Glentoran and Cliftonville with the help of key figures from both sides. The Glens perspective is provided by boss Declan Devine, skipper Marcus Kane and 'keeper Dan Gyollai. The Reds are represented by manager Jim Magilton, club captain Rory Hale and record goalscorer Joe Gormley.…

As we head into an Irish Cup quarter-final weekend, we are joined by two Championship managers hoping to claim scalps to seal their spot in the semi-finals. Bangor's Lee Feeney is preparing to welcome Irish League giants Glentoran to Clandeboye Park on Friday night, whilst John Bailie's Ards will be facing Premiership strugglers Loughgall on Saturd…

On this week’s show we are joined by two men who startedtheir careers outside of the Irish League.Our first guest is former Finn Harps and Derry City man Ciaran Coll, who has quickly won over Glentoran fans with his defensive displays. We discuss his time so far at the Glens, his LOI playing days, Brandywell departure and look ahead to some big gam…

With 13 points between 2nd and 10th, how much could the complexion of the league shift between now and the end of this campaign? With the split looming next month, we chat to two teams in the bottom half who are hoping to at the very least force themselves into a European play-off position and ideally a top half finish. Joining us on this week's ep…

Michael is joined by former Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King who discusses his time out of management, whether he would favour a return sometime soon and how he assesses the title race - can anyone stop Linfield at this stage? The Blues face back-to-back champions Larne on Tuesday night. We get to know Cliftonville defender Jack Keaney who was o…

They are the two lowest-ranked teams remaining in the Irish Cup, both only one win away from reaching the quarter-final stage but can either of them capitalise on home advantage to reach the next round? Joining us on this week's episode are Dollingstown boss Stephen Uprichard and Moyola Park player/coach Dwayne Nelson who are hosting Loughgall and …

Crusaders star Philip Lowry reacts to their win last weekend over Coleraine and looks ahead to a busy week with Portadown and Linfield in the league and an Irish Cup clash against his brother Stephen when Limavady United come to Seaview next week. Carrick Rangers first team coach and player Mark Surgenor discusses entering his 10th year at the club…

Our 4 guests this week all have their sights on big targets. For Dungannon Swifts, they've started 2025 in the dizzy heights of 2nd in the Premiership. Where can they go from here? We speak to midfielder James Knowles about the fantastic season that the Stangmore side have had so far. For Coleraine, it's not been smooth sailing and yet with all the…

After a festive break, we are back and joined by 3 guests to reflect on some interesting developments in the Irish League. Glenavon have climbed out of the bottom two and are hoping to continue their ascent towards a European play-off spot. We speak to in-form player Matthew Snoddy about how they have managed to improve results in recent weeks. Gle…

Mark McIntosh joins Michael to review the Premiership season so far for all 12 clubs and offer up his Boxing Day predictions. Plus we preview the Steel and Sons Cup final with the help of two brothers who will be on opposing sides and their managers as Willowbank and Derriaghy prepare to meet on Christmas morning.…

IFA Head of Refereeing Mike Riley and barrier-breaking match official Louise Thompson join Michael to discuss all things refereeing, from future use of technology to assist refs in the Irish League to how you can become one. Plus we hear stories from their respective careers and put them on the spot with the questions you've been sending us!…

Goalkeeper Dan Gyollai discusses his impressive start to life at Glentoran, recent bragging rights over the Blues, ambitions at the Oval, moving to Stoke City from Hungary as a teenager and an unlikely footballing idol growing up. Harry Jewitt-White reflects on his season so far at Crusaders, the international footballer who helped convince him to …

Michael is joined by new Larne manager Nathan Rooney, Carrick Rangers star David Cushley and Portadown loanee Baris Altintop.

With two Premiership managers departing in the past week, we welcome new Glenavon boss Paddy McLaughlin onto the show to get his thoughts on the challenges facing him at Mourneview Park. Journalist Stuart McKinley discusses Tiernan Lynch's decision to leave Larne, weighs up Linfield's lead at the top of the table and reflects on Northern Ireland's …

Michael is joined by Cliftonville assistant manager Gerard Lyttle to discuss the Reds recent winning run and his thoughts on the current crop of young stars in the Northern Ireland team, who he worked with in his time as U17 and U19 manager. We hear from Josh Robinson on his coaching journey at Larne and his hopes to return to playing after time on…

Michael has assembled a panel of defenders for this week's episode. Colin Coates details his return from a career-threatening injury to play 90 minutes in Ballymena United's League Cup success on Tuesday. We hear from Loughgall captain Ben Murdock whose side have picked up back-to-back wins in the Premiership for the first time in this campaign and…

Cliftonville legend Joe Gormley, Glentoran boss Declan Devine and Portadown skipper Gary Thompson join Michael on this week's show. The Reds won at Windsor and are getting ready for a North Belfast derby on Friday night, the Ports are hoping to build on a big scalp last weekend and the Glens meanwhile are preparing to face Larne at the Oval.The tri…

We bring you a special European edition of The Score, as we build up to the UEFA Conference League clash between NIFL champions Larne and LOI champions Shamrock Rovers. Providing an insight into the Larne camp are their manager Tiernan Lynch, captain Cian Bolger, midfielder Jordan McEneff and owner Kenny Bruce. Voice of Shamrock Rovers and one of I…

Kirk Millar, Curtis Allen and Mark Stafford join Michael Clarke to discuss life at their respective clubs and what they're hoping to achieve this season. Millar reflects on a decade since re-joining the Blues, playing for David Healy, the forward he most enjoyed finding and Loughgall this weekend. Allen opens up about what he'd like to do after he …

It's a results business. For table-toppers Ballymena United, whose impressive winning streak started against Glenavon, this weekend is about trying to ensure their run isn't ended by the Lurgan Blues. Joining us from the Sky Blues is former Northern Ireland international Danny Lafferty, who was one of their summer recruits. After a bumpy patch of t…

Our guests were all on the winning side in the first round of the League Cup. We speak to Rodney McAree about his excellent start to the season, which has seen him rewarded with a contract extension at Dungannon Swifts, midfielder Rory Hale discusses demands at Cliftonville as he hopes they can now kick on in this campaign and Queen's boss James La…

This week Michael is joined by Larne striker Matty Lusty, Carrick Rangers midfielder Seanan Clucas and Coleraine defender Dean Jarvis.

Our guests this week are Glentoran's Danny Amos, Portadown's Ben Wylie and Glenavon's Barney McKeown who discuss settling in at their new clubs, bouncing back from setbacks and what they hope to get out of this campaign.

Ben Kennedy, Jim Magilton and Matthew Ferguson join Michael on the show this week.Kennedy reflects on joining Ballymena United, playing under Jim Ervin, beating Larne and preparing for Glentoran challenge as well as advice he would offer young players looking for a move to England, based on his own experience at Stevenage. Jim Magilton discusses Cl…

Our guests on this week's show have all overcome difficulties to be back enjoying their football. Shaun Want returned after several months out to help Larne qualify for the UEFA Conference League, Jordan Stewart opened his scoring for new club Crusaders after an injury-hit couple of years and Gael Bigirimana, who has played for the likes of Newcast…

Michael speaks with Larne first team coach Gary Haveron ahead of their massive match against Lincoln Red Imps for a place in the UEFA Conference League. Whilst the Inver Reds have focused on Europe, Linfield have impressed in the Premiership with 4 wins on the trot. Blues defender Sam Roscoe provides us with an insight into life at Windsor Park, th…

As Glentoran ready themselves for their 3rd match is 6 days we chat to forward Jordan Jenkins, who opened his account for the season at the weekend. Cliftonville's Conor Pepper helps us preview the North Belfast derby, with both clubs coming into the game with 100% records. Plus Saturday marks the start of a new PIL season and for Oxford Sunnyside …