The Players Podcast

On this episode of The Players Podcast we tune into 3 current Irish League Footballers who discuss how gambling has affected their lives and how they continue to battle against their addiction. All three men have are courageously leading the way for other players to come forward to seek support. The podcast follows on from our recent Gambling Survey which you can fill out here if you are an Irish...

🎙 New Podcast Episode – Breaking the Silence In this episode, We are joined by Jordan Stewart (Crusaders FC) and Ross Arnold (Linfield FC) as we have an open and honest conversation about the heartbreaking losses of Michael Newberry, Paul Butler, and Keith Kennedy. Their passing has left a deep void in the football community, and it’s a stark reminder of the battles so many face in silence. There...

If you have ever thought of studying in America then this is a must listen. After a conversation with a friend of his brothers, Paddy Burns decided an opportunity to live and study stateside offered an exciting and new experience that he had to grasp. Combining it with sport appealed even more, so Paddy though his talent and experience having made over 20 first team appearances in the Irish League...

Chris Morgan picks out the all time favourite eleven players he played with throughout his career. #irishleague #best11 #football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliftonville's star midfielder and Captain Rory Hale joins us this week on the Players Podcast to talk about his teams recent Irish Cup success and his memories of the day. We talk to Rory about his season, his career and how much it means to him to represent his local club. We hear his thoughts on how Cliftonville can continue to push on and compete with the full time Irish League clubs in the hu...

Welcome to another episode of The Players Podcast, where we delve into the journeys and experiences of athletes from Northern Ireland, with former Linfield, Ipswich Town, Distillery, Portadown and Glentoran player Philip Mitchell. Philip had a stellar career winning numerous pieces of silverware down the years in Irish League football. In this episode, we explore the critical challenges he faces,...

From Belvoir Estate on the outskirts of Belfast a 21 year old Ian Stewart became a Northern Ireland legend when he netted the winning goal against West Germany in 1982. Undeterred by missing out on the 82 World Cup, Ian's club from for QPR seen him become a regular starter under Northern Ireland's most legendary manager, Billy Bingham. Ian set up the winning goal in a historic and somewhat unlikel...

The journey to stardom in the world of combat sports is often wrought with highs and lows, but for Northern Ireland’s Ian Young, it has been an extraordinary path that has not only crowned him as a former world kickboxing champion but also established him as a beacon of inspiration for many. From the lush football fields of Saintfield to the demanding rings where he battled for kickboxing glory, Y...

Join us in this riveting episode of 'Michael Carvill', where we delve into the transformative journey of Irish League football and the integral role played by the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Northern Ireland. Michael Carvill, an ex-professional footballer, football manager, and educator, shares insights into the evolution of the sport's landscape in Northern Ireland, highlighting th...