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Steven Mills is my latest guest on Campbell's Footballs. We'll chat about how he got into NI domestic football with Larne, Newry and Ballyclare as well as learn more about his relationship with Gary Haveron at Carrick Rangers and Glentoran. The jist of the show is learning more about Steven's involvement with NIFL so hope you enjoy what happens there. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
World Football Index writer Callum McFadden joins Grant for a bumper Campbell's Footballs episode. It's the final countdown to an enthralling NIFL Season. The Irish Cup will be between Cliftonville and Linfield. How did the Reds secure a magnificent win over high flying Larne. How did Jim Magilton's side get it done? Why did it not happen for the Inver Men? We turn to events at The Oval. Linfield exact revenge on Glentoran for December's hammering. How massive is Kyle McClean? Did Glentoran freeze in their "cup final"? Who will win the Irish Cup 2023/24? The Split is about to kick off with a lot of mouthwatering games and plenty on the line. Larne exact revenge on the Reds with a great win at Solitude. What did they do differently from the Irish Cup defeat? Are Tiernan Lynch's men favourites for back to back titles? Linfield aren't going away. Another gritty win for Healy's men but do they still have deficiencies that can be exploited? How massive has Ethan McGee been? We examine the split run in on both sides with the bottom half also discussed. Who will win the title? Secure 4th? Secure 7th? Go down? It's all discussed! This show is dedicated to Barry Gray as he battles with cancer and has had to step away as manager as Newry City for the time being. Barry, we all wish you a speedy recovery here on Campbell's Footballs. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
It's the Irish Cup Semi Finals with Cliftonville, Larne, Glentoran and Linfield going head to head in 2 mouthwatering semi finals. In this episode of the show, Grant chats to the sponsor of the Irish Cup, Clearer Water's Ross Lazaroo-Hood to discuss their involvement in the competition and get his thoughts on the two semi finals. In the second half of the show, BBC Sport NI journalist Mark Strange joins Grant to preview Glentoran v Linfield and Cliftonville v Larne in greater detail, highlighting key players on all four teams, providing a deep preview of both matches and giving their predictions on who will make the May showpiece at Windsor Park. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
These next couple of shows will be talking about fan engagement and experience of following football in Northern Ireland. For Part 2 Grant sits down with YouTube sensation Blair McNally to review the NIFL League Cup Final between Portadown and Linfield as well as discuss Blair's journey across a range of ROI and Scottish Clubs. Featuring a guest appearance from Aurora Borealis! Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Bringing the Atmosphere to YOU!
These next couple of shows will be talking about fan engagement and experience of following football in Northern Ireland. For Part 1, Grant sits down with ULNK CEO Simon Steele to talk about entrepreneurship, following football in NI, playing alongside Elliott Morris and Jamie Mulgrew plus much more. ULNK
It's David Healy's Linfield who will be taking on Niall Currie's Portadown on Mothers Day Sunday at Windsor Park and who better to have on the show than a man who has been involved in some form at both clubs. Matthew Tipton, former manager at the Ports and player at the Blues, joins me to preview the 2024 Northern Irish League Cup Final. We examine both team's run to the final and assess where the final will be won or lost. We also give our predictions for the final too. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
This latest episode of the show is all about the current Premier Intermediate League leaders Limavady United and Paul Owens sits down with Grant to discuss the season so far as well as other Northern Irish League memories from his time at Coleraine. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
Gareth McCullough is a journalist and media enthusiast who has done a range of things across the footballing game in Northern Ireland. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Gareth to discuss his time following his beloved Newry City as well as how he got into journalism and media. There are plenty of fabulous stories including relationships with Darren Mullen and interviewing Petr Cech. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope
Northern Irish Football legend Gerry Flynn has had a remarkable career encompassing a host of clubs including Cliftonville, Coleraine and Hull City. On the show, he sits down to chat with Grant about his time in the game as well as discuss his latest ventures in the league with the 2023 champions Larne. Many greatc stories and memories are shared as Gerry lifts the lid on a distinguished career which is nowhere near done yet! Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope
Jamie Robinson has done a lot so far in his refereeing career so far. Officiating since the age of 13, he has had the opportunity to manage the Mid Ulster Cup and Co. Antrim Shield Finals. He has also stood next to Pep Guardiola on the touchline and does a lot outside of football with his flags-related businesses.# In this episode, Jamie speaks to Grant about his time refereeing so far and highlights plans for refereeing in Northern Ireland long term. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope
Ballymacash Rangers have been one of the stories of recent NI domestic football. On this special episode of the show, Grant sits down with manager Lee Forsythe to discuss their incredible rise so far and it's plans for the future. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope
In this second episode of the new series, Grant speaks to journalist Lewis Bennett about the Championship in Northern Ireland as an incredible second half of the season is set in store. Every club is discussed from Ards to Portadown as well as a discussion on an exciting Premiership Intermediate League title race also!! Music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope
Happy New Year! After a hiatus, Campbell's Footballs is back for a new series and on this episode of the show, Grant is back with his old comrade Steven Crawford of the Belfast Live to discuss the 5th round of the Irish Cup for 2024. Can Crusaders kick off their defence with a win over Ards? Who could be in for a surprise? And who ultimately wins it? The views of the guys on the show plus a predictions discussion connected to the Irish Premiership as an intense second half of the season is on the cards. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
In September 2023, The Northern Irish Football League introduced it's strategy for the next five years up until 2028. In it contains information about protecting club's heritage, improving the professionalism of the league, restructuring competitions and much more. In this special episode of Campbell's Footballs, the CEO of NIFL Gerard Lawlor chats with Grant about the current landscape of football in NI before tackling the strategy and discussing the plans for the future. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope. Follow Campbell's Footballs on Twitter: @CamFootballs
The Ferguson name is synonymous with Northern Irish League Football. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Glenn "Spike" Ferguson and his son Matthew to discuss their playing careers in the Irish League. We discuss Glenn's playing days at Linfield and chat about comparisons and differences Matthew has had at Harland and Wolff Welders so far. We chat about many other talking points including support of managers and teammates, being involved in big matches and how the game has changed from the 1990s to today. With music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
Crusaders Football Club have an unbelievable love affair with the Irish Cup. In 2023, they successfully defended their trophy after a brilliant win over Ballymena United, a side they defeated in the same competition 12 months previously. On this episode of the show Paul Heatley chats with Grant to reminisce about the club's run to both cup successes. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
Levi Ives has had an unbelievable Irish League career. He's been a constantly regular for Cliftonville and has had League Cup and County Antrim Shield success. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Levi to discuss early days at Torquay, working with Gerard Lyttle and Paddy McLaughlin as well as playing alongside Marty Donnelly, Conor Devlin and Joe Gormley. We also discuss Larne and his visions for the 2023-24 Northern Irish season. With music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
David Cushley is an Irish League phenomenon. If he's not scoring 30 yard scorchers he's winning Cups, County Antrim Shields and League titles. In this episode of the show, I chat to David about his career so far which has spanned Ballymena United, Lisburn Distillery, Crusaders and his current spell at Carrick Rangers. We discuss working under Tommy Wright, Glenn Ferguson and Stephen Baxter as well as playing alongside Sean O'Neill and Colin Coates. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
Segment 3 Strange Reality with Dave Emmons welcomes Bigfoot Researcher Tobe Johnson About The Guest: Tobe Johnson is the author of the newly released book The Owl Moon Lab: A Paranormal Experiment. A biographical account of his research into the Sasquatch phenomenon. Beyond writing, Tobe is the co-producer of the 2 part documentary A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed and the soon to be released 2023 A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot. A in-depth personal narrative documentary that looks deep into the lives of those that have experienced 1st hand the strange reality of Sasquatch. He also is the producer and host of A Flash of Beauty: The Podcast, a weekly show that takes the listener deeper with each guest from the groundbreaking documentary.
Segment 3 Strange Reality with Dave Emmons welcomes Bigfoot Researcher Tobe Johnson About The Guest: Tobe Johnson is the author of the newly released book The Owl Moon Lab: A Paranormal Experiment. A biographical account of his research into the Sasquatch phenomenon. Beyond writing, Tobe is the co-producer of the 2 part documentary A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed and the soon to be released 2023 A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot. A in-depth personal narrative documentary that looks deep into the lives of those that have experienced 1st hand the strange reality of Sasquatch. He also is the producer and host of A Flash of Beauty: The Podcast, a weekly show that takes the listener deeper with each guest from the groundbreaking documentary.
J.C. reviews a big Early National Signing day for Georgia, who secured the No. 2 class in the country. Here are a couple of major targets who have yet to sign. Also on the show: Former UGA defensive lineman Toby Johnson joins the show to talk his recruitment to Athens and his take on Georgia vs Ohio State in the Peach Bowl semifinal. Listen here!
** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 241 (Part 2 of 2): Musicians Timmy Allen (bass), Toby Johnson (drums) and Rick Brennan (vocals & percussion) — all of whom have been members of the popular 1980s R&B & dance music collective known as Change. Between 1980-1984 the group scored five straight Top 40 U.S. R&B albums, from which five Top 25 U.S. R&B singles charted. Those hits included “A Lover's Holiday,” “Searching,” “Paradise,” “The Very Best in You” and “Change of Heart,” which was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Change also topped the U.S. Dance music chart with “The Glow of Love.” The group delivered a comeback album in 2018 and continues to perform today. Special thanks to Jieron Baltazar and Kristin Johnson for helping set this up. RECORDED APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400
** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 241 (Part 1 of 2): Musicians Timmy Allen (bass), Toby Johnson (drums) and Rick Brennan (vocals & percussion) — all of whom have been members of the popular 1980s R&B & dance music collective known as Change. Between 1980-1984 the group scored five straight Top 40 U.S. R&B albums, from which five Top 25 U.S. R&B singles charted. Those hits included “A Lover's Holiday,” “Searching,” “Paradise,” “The Very Best in You” and “Change of Heart,” which was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Change also topped the U.S. Dance music chart with “The Glow of Love.” The group delivered a comeback album in 2018 and continues to perform today. Special thanks to Jieron Baltazar and Kristin Johnson for helping set this up. RECORDED APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400
In this episode, Oisin Langan and Loughgall FC manager Dean Smith join me to discuss the business end of the Irish Premiership and Championship seasons as we chat the split! In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music
In a special episode of Campbells Footballs, I am joined by Scottish Women's Football expert John Bleasdale as the two of jointly speak to Glasgow City striker Kerry Beattie. Kerry has recently made the transition from Glentoran Women in the Northern Ireland Football League to Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Professional League. We discuss the transition from part time to full time football and also chat about working with Eileen Gleeson so far. We chat about Kerry's previous times at the Glens, winning trophies and league titles, playing in Europe against Servette and breaking into the Northern Ireland international setup. We chat about Kenny Shiels, qualifying for the European Championship finals this summer and World Cup qualifying so far. An insightful interview with one of Northern Ireland's up and coming top talents. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Simone Magill is my latest guest on the podcast as we discuss her time in football so far and chat about an amazing last year for Northern Ireland's women. We discuss starting out in Northern Ireland before moving across to England to play for Everton Women. We also chat about mixing education with football and her time playing for the Toffees. We reflect on Northern Ireland's excellent campaign under Kenny Shiels so far and discuss that famous ties against Ukraine to qualify for the European Championships this summer. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
The USFL Gambling Podcast (@USFLGambling) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to each teams draft day roster and interviews current New Jersey Generals Defensive Tackle and former NFL player Toby Johnson. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD), Patty C (@PattyC831) & NC Nick (@NC_Nick) key in on each and every teams roster and rate each division based on their draft. Will Shea Patterson live up to the hype of being the number 1 player selected by the Michigan Panthers? Does the XFL partnership with the NFL hurt the XFL more than it helps the XFL? Is Toby Johnson and the New Jersey Generals about to be a lockdown defense? Is Ben Holmes a quarterback the USFL should watch out for? Did the Philadelphia Stars and Bryan Scott have the best overall draft? Is Garrett Groshek and De'Veon Smith perfect fits for the Pittsburgh Maulers? Will C.J. Marable be a force with the Birmingham Stallions? Was Clayton Thorson a shocking pick for the Houston Gamblers and Kevin Sumlin? Is Kyle Sloter and Sloter Saturdays about to take over the USFL for the New Orleans Breakers? Did the Tampa Bay Bandits have the most underrated draft in the USFL? Will Jordan Ta'amu be a force in the USFL just like he was in the XFL? We talk it all and more on this edition of the USFL Gambling Podcast. For more on the USFL from SGPN - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/usfl Subscribe to the USFL Gambling Podcast - https://sg.pn/usfl Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review. Follow - Twitter | Instagram Watch - YouTube | Twitch Discuss - Slack | Reddit Read - SportsGamblingPodcast.com Support for this episode - WynnBet | IPVanish.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.com Subscribe to The College Football Experience - https://sg.pn/tcfe Subscribe to The College Basketball Experience - https://sg.pn/tcbe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The USFL Gambling Podcast (@USFLGambling) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to each teams draft day roster and interviews current New Jersey Generals Defensive Tackle and former NFL player Toby Johnson. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD), Patty C (@PattyC831) & NC Nick (@NC_Nick) key in on each and every teams roster and rate each division based on their draft. Will Shea Patterson live up to the hype of being the number 1 player selected by the Michigan Panthers? Does the XFL partnership with the NFL hurt the XFL more than it helps the XFL? Is Toby Johnson and the New Jersey Generals about to be a lockdown defense? Is Ben Holmes a quarterback the USFL should watch out for? Did the Philadelphia Stars and Bryan Scott have the best overall draft? Is Garrett Groshek and De'Veon Smith perfect fits for the Pittsburgh Maulers? Will C.J. Marable be a force with the Birmingham Stallions? Was Clayton Thorson a shocking pick for the Houston Gamblers and Kevin Sumlin? Is Kyle Sloter and Sloter Saturdays about to take over the USFL for the New Orleans Breakers? Did the Tampa Bay Bandits have the most underrated draft in the USFL? Will Jordan Ta'amu be a force in the USFL just like he was in the XFL? We talk it all and more on this edition of the USFL Gambling Podcast. For more on the USFL from SGPN - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/usfl Subscribe to the USFL Gambling Podcast - https://sg.pn/usfl Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review. Follow - Twitter | Instagram Watch - YouTube | Twitch Discuss - Slack | Reddit Read - SportsGamblingPodcast.com Support for this episode - WynnBet | IPVanish.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.com Subscribe to The College Football Experience - https://sg.pn/tcfe Subscribe to The College Basketball Experience - https://sg.pn/tcbe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ballymena defender Conor Keeley is my latest guest on the podcast. We discuss the season so far at Ballymena United, working alongisde David Jeffrey and playing alongside teammates Caolan Loughran and Ross Redman. We chat about Conor's time in League of Ireland with Shelbourne and Cabinteely and we chat about aspirations for the second half of the season with the Sky Blues. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
It's a very busy 2022 ahead for Northern Ireland's Women as the take part in their first ever European Championship finals in England. Rachel Furness joins me for a special episode of the show as we look back on that momentous accomplishment. We also discuss Rachel's career and her love of Newcastle. We chat about current times at Liverpool FC Women and her experiences of playing under Kenny Shiels. We also chat about that famous tie against Ukraine and look ahead to the European Championships this summer. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Dundela manager Niall Currie joins me on the show to discuss his time back in management and life in the Championship so far. We discuss his recent run so far and the upcoming double header against Newry City. We also review the weekend's action and Niall answers your questions! In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
After a long absence, Ryan McConville and I are reunited to discuss all the goings on in Northern Ireland football. We discuss Ryan's continued role at Larne and his other project at Warrenpoint U20s before we go onto discuss the successful Co. Antrim Shield defence for Larne as they won against Linfield. Arguably though, was it a better week for Dungannon Swifts who under Dean Shiels' picked up six valuable points in their battle for survival at Warrenpoint and at Inver Park? We discuss how Linfield bounced back from that Seaview loss with a big win at home to Ballymena United before talking about Crusaders narrow win at Milltown and Glenavon's amazing injury time fightback at Carrick Rangers. We also try to work out why it's not going right at Coleraine, it's no wins in seven for the Bannsiders. The Championship is discussed too. Is it game back on after Newry's somewhat unexpected loss at home to H&W Welders? The battle at the bottom is intensifying too with Queens University, Dundela and Insititute all recording wins too. We chat about whose in a bit of danger and who can make a fight of things further up. Fantasy Football and Predictions are also discussed. RECORDED 16.1.2022 ahead of Cliftonville v Glentoran game on 17.1.2022. That game will be discussed on the next show. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
In the final build up show to the first round of the Irish Cup, Irish League football's encyclopaedia Josh Bunting joins me to preview the games in the last 32 of Northern Ireland's biggest cup competition. We quickly review last season's streamlined competition and our favourite memories of the Cup before we preview each of the first round matches including Glenavon against Crusaders, the Mourne Ultimatum between Newry City and Warrenpoint Town and assess how Islandmagee, Oxford Sunnyside and Windmill Stars will get on against Premiership opposition. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music
In Part 2 of our Irish Cup preview shows, I chat to contacts from Islandmagee and Newington ahead of their ties with Cliftonville and Queens University. In part 1, I chat to Islandmagee player Paul Thompson as he looks ahead to battling it out with former teammate Jonny Addis at Solitude and in Part 2 I chat with Newington assistant manager Thomas Duffy about his side's excellent season so far including success in the Steel and Sons Cup. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope music.
Oxford Sunnyside and Windmill Stars are into the fifth round of the Irish Cup for the first time and in this episode of the show I chat to connections of both clubs to learn a bit more about their journeys and the prospects of taking on Linfield and Coleraine in this year's tournament. Part 1 is with Windmill Stars chairman Jeff a.k.a. Keith McCrink and Part 2 is with Richey and Brian McGhee who are both involved as part of the committee at Oxford Sunnyside. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
*THOUGHTS AS RECORDED ON 30TH DECEMBER 2021* We have reached the halfway point in the Northern Irish Premiership season and on this episode of the show, I chat to football journalist and reporter Mark McIntosh to dissect each side's performances this campaign. We discuss an enthralling title race, who frustrates us, whose in the battle for Europe and who is in trouble down at the bottom. We also discuss my HT Team of the Season so far. We finish the show by discussing Mark's Irish League equivalent of the Scottish comedy series Still Game which we both enjoy watching in our spare times. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Glentoran defender and Irish League legend Marcus Kane joins me for the final episode of Campbell's Footballs for 2021. We discuss early days at Linfield before moving onto Carrick Rangers and Marcus's experiences playing for the Amber Army. We then discuss the time so far at the Glens including three Irish Cup crowns under Eddie Patterson and Mick McDermott as well as teaming up with players such as Colin Nixon, Patrick McClean and Elliott Morris. We also discuss playing during the COVID 19 pandemic and chat about life after football. I'm association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Cliftonville legend Ryan Catney joins me for the latest episode of Campbell's Footballs. On the show we discuss starting out at Reading and early coaching under Brendan Rodgers. We then discuss life in the Irish League at Distillery before moving onto Cliftonville where he spent the majority of his career. Stories involving Tommy Breslin, Barry Johnston and George McMullan all feature as well as that champions League double header against Celtic. We also discuss the evolvement of the Irish League and his memories including questions by fellow teammates and fans. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
It's a Northern Ireland review of 2021 for this episode of Campbell's Footballs and joining me to review NI Men's and Women's sides this year is the host of The Spirit of 2016 Northern Ireland Football podcast Andy Bell to discuss all the goings on. We chat also about Andy's love of Liverpool and his hopes and fears for 2022. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Coleraine midfielder Stevie Lowry is my latest guest on the Campbell's Footballs podcast. We chat about Stevie's early years alongside his brother Philip and discuss the friendly, competitive rivalries the guys have over their current careers to date. We discuss Stevie's early period at Limavady before finding out how an early meeting with Oran Kearney inspired his own development as a player. We then hear about Stephen's move to the Bannsiders before a moment to join Linfield arose in the mid 2010s. We hear more about Stephen's time with players such as Matthew Clarke, Jamie Mulgrew and Andy Waterworth as well as hear more about David Healy's training methods and ruthless management. We also find out about Stephen's memories of lifting the Gibson Cup and Irish Cup with the Blues, winning the League Cup against his brother's team Crusaders in 2020, European ventures in Maribor and against Motherwell and also hear some questions by teammates as well. Plenty to tune in for., In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Irish League legendary defender Jim Ervin is my latest guest on the podcast. We discuss Jim's route into the game including his love of Glasgow Rangers and his early trials at Nottingham Forest. We then chat about Jim's time at Linfield, working under David Jeffrey, teammates and continued success over ten years at the Blues. We then focus on Jim's movement to Ballymena United to team up with Jeffrey again and again discuss some of the memories being at the Sky Blues. Jim is one of Stuart King's signings at Carrick Rangers so in the final part, as well as early on, we chat about Jim's relationship with Stuart, the season so far at Carrick and much more. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
For my latest podcast I am joined by Dungannon Swifts League Cup winning hero Ryan Mayse. On the show we discuss Ryan's time at Ballnamallard under Whitey Anderson and his relationship with players such as Adam Lecky. We then discuss Ryan's move to the Swift's, his relationship with Rodney McAree and what it was like to score two goals in a cup final. We then move onto chat about Ryan's time at Ballymena, battling for a league title and what David Jeffrey was really like as a manager. Stories surrounding Jude Winchester, Westlife tickets, Faroe Islands and Seanan Clucas all feature in this excellent episode of the show. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
The 1:1 interviews are back and for this latest episode I am joined by Glentoran goalkeeping coach and legend of the Oval Elliott Morris. We discuss the season so far as well as early days being on trial at West Bromwich Albion. Elliott has played under some top managers and players so on the show we discuss his relationship with Marcus Kane, Colin Nixon, Roy Coyle and current manager Mick McDermott. We also chat about life as a goalkeeper and discuss the potential for a recent full time team in NI aspiring to reach the European group stages. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
In this special episode of Campbell's Footballs, I am joined by Sports producer and presenter Andrew Slaven. On the show we discuss: - the Totally Scottish Football Show - Working with JJ Bull, Laura Brannan, Iain Mackintosh and his meetings with Jake Humphrey and James Richardson - The Scotland National Team, Steve Clarke, Gilmour and more - National League - working with the team and life in England's 5th tier. - Queen of the South and other Scottish football chat so far from this season In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
#CampbellsFootballs The Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford ✅ Reds and Blues Friday night cracker ✅ Are Linfield missing Mulgrew? ✅ How far away from challenging are Cliftonville? ✅ How good a job is Stuart King doing at Carrick? ✅ Poor game management and decision making from Ballymena? ✅ Larne back on form - Lynch at the double. ✅ Free scoring Dungannon but porous at the back ✅ Portadown's first win of the season - is that Tipton's men up and running? ✅ A tough few weeks ahead for Warrenpoint - can Gray get them out of trouble? ✅ Glentoran beat Lurgan Blues - Plum appreciation, Glenavon shooting themselves in the foot, balance issues across both teams. ✅ Coleraine masterclass at Seaview, Is McKendry the next man to make it across the water? Brown, Lowry, Bradley appreciation, blip for Crusaders? ✅ Predictions and Fantasy Football Chat Also: ✅ First win for Dundela and Niall Currie ✅ Northern Ireland preview ahead of Switzerland and Bulgaria ✅ The ever tight Championship race. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music
J.C. is joined by former Georgia defensive tackle Toby Johnson to talk about the Bulldogs' dominating defense, reminisce about his time in Athens and breakdown what to look for vs. Auburn. Also on the show, J.C. reviews Arkansas, preview's Auburn and gives 5 picks against the spread for the CFB weekend.
#CampbellsFootballs The Irish Football Show with Ryan McConville ✅ Glentoran Women defend NIFL Women's Premiership ✅ The continued increase of the Women's game in NI ✅ What's happening to Glentoran under Mick McDermott? ✅ Are Linfield up and running after their Big Two Derby win? ✅ A crazy week for Dungannon ✅ Ballymena's comeback win ✅ Larne back on the horse - Glenavon's goals drying up? *THAT* Gold and Black kit. ✅ Carrick continue to impress - Coleraine back at home but continuing their winning form ✅ Cliftonville still going strong - is Linfield on Friday night their biggest test? ✅ The bonkers Irish Championship continues ✅ Fantasy Football Chat ✅ Predictions Also: ✅ Who does Ryan refer to as the Irish League's Jurgen Klopp? ✅ Who have I harshly transferred out of my fantasy team? ✅ An appreciation for Ashley Hutton and Niall Currie. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music
In this episode of the show, I am joined by the new Ayr United winger Daire O'Connor. Daire has played in the League Of Ireland. Northern Irish League and has just joined the Scottish Championship side from Cliftonville. On the show we discuss how Daire is settling into life at the Somerset Park side, life at UCD and Cork City in LOI and Cliftonville in Northern Ireland. We discuss his experiences of working with Paddy McClaughlin, being scouted by Mick McCarthy and his best memories of playing the game so far. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined once again by Lauren McCann On the show we discuss: - Northern Ireland's victory over Luxembourg at Inver Park - Dungannon 1-3 Cliftonville - Joe Gormley - the Cabarnet of the Irish League, goalkeeping errors and are the Reds the real deal? - Warrenpoint 0-3 Glentoran - Jay Donnelly's hat-trick - is he maturing as a player? - Linfield 1-1 Coleraine - McKendry influence for Kearney, not quite clicking for the Blues yet? - Crusaders 1-0 Larne - a spicy game at Seaview, was it a penalty for Larne? Dismal defending on the Lecky winner. Similar to the Battle at the Bridge in 2016? - Carrick 1-0 Portadown - how good is Stuart King doing at Carrick? Dismal penalty concession for Portadown. Similar issues to Burnley in the Premier League? - Ballymena 1-1 Glenavon - better point for Sky Blues than Lurgan Blues, will the real Glenavon please stand up? - Championship Review - Newry and Ards lose, top six separated by 4 points, could the bottom two or three quickly get cut adrift? - Intermediate Round up, predictions and thoughts on weekends games - NIFL Fantasy Premier League thoughts plus your questions answered! - Daire O'Connor taster In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Ballyclare Comrades manager Paul Harbinson joins me for a special episode of the Campbell's Footballs podcast. We discuss: - The season so far for Comrades in the Championship. - The securing of Chris Ramsay and Howard Beverland. - Upcoming matches against Linfield and Newry City, - Paul's playing days - Working under Ronnie McFall, David Jeffrey and Bryan McGloughlin - Managing players such as David Cushley, Matthew Shevlin and Leroy Millar. - Aspirations for the season ahead In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.