Irish League Behaviour

Joel Taggart is joined by the new Northern Ireland Manager Ian Baraclough, his assistant Jimmy Nicholl and former NI international, John O'Neill.

Joel Taggart & Liam Beckett are joined by representatives from the 2019/20 NIFL Premiership Champions Linfield; Manager David Healy and defender Mark Stafford.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett discuss how the NIFL season should finish with Crusaders Manager Stephen Baxter, Portadown Manager Matthew Tipton and Warrenpoint Manager Barry Gray.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by Coleraine Manager Oran Kearney, Glenavon Manager Gary Hamilton and Dungannon Swifts Manager Kris Lindsay.

Joel Taggart & Liam Beckett are joined by Ballymena United Manager David Jeffrey, Glentoran Manager Mick McDermott and Institute Manager Sean Connor.

Michael McNamee and Liam Beckett are joined by former Man United midfielder Sammy McIlroy to relive Northern Ireland's success at the 1980 British Home Championship.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by former Northern Ireland Manager, Michael O'Neill, and the 112 capped ex-Captain, Aaron Hughes, to relive some special memories.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by Irish Cup semi-finalists; Jim Ervin, Stephen O'Donnell, Barry Johnston and Marcus Kane as they battle to 'lift the cup'

Joel and Liam return to the 'Podcast World' to reflect on the remarkable last day of the 1994 Irish League season. Joined by Sandy Fraser, Paul Byrne, Pat Fenlon and Mark Robson.

Jim Magilton joins Michael McNamee and Liam Beckett to discuss his career and the latest talking points from football in Northern Ireland. Magilton, now elite performance director at the IFA talks about the pathway for young players making first team football and if they are better serving their time in Northern Ireland rather than going to full-time academies in England and Scotland. A youth team player at Liverpool, Jim talks about his time at the club training alongside some of the best players in the country, working under Kenny Dalglish and how the former Liverpool boss told him he was being sold. The former Northern Ireland captain also spoke about his memories of the Hillsborough disaster and the aftermath in the city of Liverpool having travelled with official Liverpool party to the ill-fated game. Jim also talks about his managerial career, lifting the lid on his departures from Ipswich Town and QPR. The former Northern Ireland U21 manager discusses working with Michael O’Neill and speaks about his interest in taking over from O’Neill as senior international manager. Magilton and Beckett also discuss recent issues such as abuse in football and the coronavirus implications on football.

This week Matthew Tipton sits down with Michael McNamee and Liam Beckett. Matthew talks about his playing career in England, playing under the likes of Neil Warnock, Paul Ince and Carlton Palmer. Macclesfield Town’s all-time leading goal scorer talks about the mistakes he made along the way, how the fitness culture wasn't for him and reminisces about his time at clubs such as Bury and Oldham while lifting the lid on some of the great characters he played with. The Portadown manager also discusses life at the Championship club along with his managerial style, ambitions and challenges facing managers. Tipton also gives his view on this season’s Irish Premiership title race and his thoughts on summer football.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett travel to Fermanagh to sit down with Cliftonville goalkeeper Richard Brush and Ballinamallard United manager Harry McConkey.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett remember the late Harry Gregg who starred in goal for Manchester United & Northern Ireland and talk Irish League football with two of the league’s longest serving defenders, Colin Coates and Jim Ervin. Colin and Jim discuss what it’s like leaving the club you love after many years and look back on the League Cup final. Jim also discusses the current situation at Ballymena United while Colin reflects on his time at Crusaders and what he hopes to achieve at Glenavon under Gary Hamilton. The title race is analysed while both guests recall their international exploits for Northern Ireland. This week’s podcast also features a special interview from the archives with the late, great, Harry Gregg.

As Coleraine and Crusaders prepare to meet in the League Cup final, Joel Taggart & Liam Beckett look ahead to the game with a couple of Irish League veterans. Curtis Allen and Sean Ward are this week’s guests and talk about the cup final, recent injury struggles, transfers and whether moving the football calendar would be a positive for the local game.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by Larne's Martin Donnelly and Albert Watson.

Joel Taggart and and Liam Beckett travel to Omagh to meet up with two of the Irish League's most in form players; Glentoran's Robbie McDaid and Coleraine's Jamie Glackin.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with Cliftonville defender Jamie Harney, fresh from his sides dramatic Co. Antrim Shield victory over Ballymena United. They are also joined by former Glentoran and Crusaders midfielder Darren Lockhart. The panel look back on all the drama surrounding The Red’s late Co. Antrim shield win against David Jeffrey’s side and Jamie also talks about the time he faced Lionel Messi & Sergio Agüero. They also discuss all the current talking points from around the Irish League, including the title race and an All-Ireland league.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with retired Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley to discuss his career, starting from the early days in the Irish League. They are also joined by Gareth’s former manager at Coleraine, Marty Quinn and they talk about their time at the Showgrounds, players moving to full-time football in England and whether going via the Irish League is a better pathway than the English academies. Gareth talks about the managers he appreciated the most and whether Steven Gerrard can return Rangers to the top of Scottish football. He also gives his opinions on what Alfredo Morelos is like and whether he could make it in the English Premier League, as well as what went wrong for some of his old clubs. McAuley also gives his thoughts on why he thinks Kyle Lafferty’s move to Sunderland is a bad idea and what the Irish Premiership could do to improve. The guests also discuss the current title race and who is looking best placed to win the title.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with former Glenavon player, Rhys Marshall who recently completed a move to Shamrock Rovers. They are also joined by former Linfield and Glentoran striker Chris Morgan. Rhys talks about his decision to leave Glenavon and why he chose the League of Ireland side over some Irish Premiership clubs. The panel also discuss the title race and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the front runners.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey and former Glentoran boss, Scott Young, to discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League. David and Scott both open up about their respective departures from Linfield and Glentoran, along with the pressure of managing the "big two." The panel also look ahead and preview the upcoming Boxing Day derbies.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are at the Irish Cup 5th round draw in Windsor Park. The pair are joined by Coleraine's William Murphy, Gary Hamilton from Glenavon, Bryan McCarroll from Dundela, Glentoran's Paul Miller and Matthew Tipton from Portadown.

Joel Taggart and guests discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League as well as showcasing the people and personalities behind the game.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett celebrate Joe 'The Goal' Gormley's 30th birthday and welcome the Cliftonville Manager, Paddy McLaughlin to Irish League Behaviour.

Joel Taggart is in Frankfurt with former Northern Ireland International John O'Neill. Michael Hughes is in Belfast as they all look ahead to the Euro 2020 playoffs.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with Ards manager Warren Feeney to discuss results, news and talking points from the Irish League. The former Northern Ireland forward also discusses the national team along with Michael O’Neill’s appointment at Stoke City.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett & Andy Waterworth discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with Glenavon player-manager Gary Hamilton to discuss the current situation at Mourneview Park, players who could be playing full-time football and all the latest talking points from the Irish League.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett travel to the Oval to discuss the new football structure at Glentoran and all the latest talking points from the Irish League with Glens manager Mick McDermott and midfielder Chris Gallagher.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League with Larne's Assistant Manager, Tim McCann and Captain, Jeff Hughes.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett visit Seaview in Belfast to discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League with Crusaders Manager Stephen Baxter, Captain Colin Coates and club favourites Declan Caddell and Sean O'Neill.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by some Irish League legends. Glenn Ferguson, Paul Leeman, Lee Doherty and Philip Major take a walk down memory lane and discuss all the talking points from the Irish League.

Joel Taggart, Liam Beckett and Darren Fullerton travel to Solitude to catch up with some Cliftonville legends and remember the life and career of former Reds manager Tommy Breslin. George McMullan, Barry Johnston and Chris Scannell look back on their famous title wins and discuss talking points from the Irish League.

Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett travel to Dungannon to sit down with current Swifts boss Kris Lindsay. They are joined by captain Seanan Clucas and Irish League veteran Michael Carvill. Former manager Joe McAree also sits down to chat about his long standing association with the club, dating back to 1972.

Joel Taggart, Liam Beckett and Darren Fullerton are joined by one of the Irish League's most successful football families. Brothers Stephen and Philip Lowry who play for Coleraine and Crusaders respectively are kept in check by their father, Ken - a former referee.

Joel Taggart, Liam Beckett and Darren Fullerton take a light-hearted look at the latest news, results and talking points around the Irish League. Tapping into the self-deprecating brilliance at the heart of football in Northern Ireland.

Joel Taggart and guests discuss results, news and talking points from the Irish League.