BootRoom

Was the F&W League right to declare the season null and void in favour of establishing a one-off competition for the 2020-21? We hear from Tommy Nethery who sat in on last night's management committee meeting. Paddy and Tommy also hear by Roy Carroll, Rod McAree and Ryan Adams talking about the new NIFL Academy that has been established at Dungannon

NFC Kesh have decided against appealing last week's decision by the F&W league to declare the season null and void but in this week's Bootroom their manager boss Scott Robinson asks the league's management committee to put it to the members clubs to make the final call. We also hear the thoughts of league chairman Neil Jardine. Well worth a listen.

In this week's Bootroom Tommy and Paddy reflect on a return to action for Ardstraw and Strabane Athletic, we discuss the latest on the F&W front and ask will Kris Lindsay remain in charge at Dungannon Swifts?

This week Tommy and Paddy are joined by Ballinamallard United boss Harry McConkey who shares his thoughts on the debate and discussion around Championship football and 'elite' status. We reflect on Dungannon Swifts' last-gasp defeat to Cliftonville as well as gazing into our F&W crystal ball!

In this week's Ulster Herald Bootroom we discuss the transfer of Ryan Mayse and Matty Smyth from Ballinamallard to Dungannon Swifts and how that was made easier with the Championship in shutdown. Paddy interviews Mountfield manager Paul McFadden on F&W matters and we also reflect on Benny Boyle's appointment as the new manager of Strathroy Harps.

This week Tommy and Paddy are joined in the Boot Room by new Strathroy Harps manager Benny Boyle. They also look ahead to the resumption of the Danske Bank Premiership and ask is there any prospect of football at all other levels this season.

Is the local football season a goner after the extension of government restrictions? This week Tommy and Paddy talk to F&W Chairman Neil Jardine as well bringing you the very latest on the NIFL Championship. We also hear from Dungannon Swifts manager Kris Lindsay ahead of Tuesday's game against Glenavon.

Following a busy January transfer window Paddy and Tommy discuss a plethora of new signings in the Danske Bank Premiership including the arrival of Roy Carroll and Rory Patterson at Dungannon Swifts and talk to Kris Lowe about his move to Cliftonville. We also have the latest on the NIFL Championship and the F&W.

This week we talk, Premiership, Championship, intermediate and junior football and ask what's the prospects of the Irish Cup being completed. We discuss whether or not a league cup is really a runner for Championship clubs while Tummery Athletic boss Ryan Hanna joins Paddy and Tommy to gives his thoughts on the rumours about clubs coming together to organise their own tournament later in the year.

This week we are joined in the Ulster Herald Bootroom by Enniskillen Rangers manager Michael Kerr who talks all things local football. Tommy and Paddy also discuss the latest on the Premiership, Championship and SuperCupNI and the initiative aimed at a return of youth sport. They, too, reflect on the sad passing of Lisbellaw United stalwart Kenny Forde.

So Kris Lyndsay departs the Swifts, we look at who might come in to replace him. Nothing further on the youth game or indeed the Championship. Plus have you any old photos ?

Dungannon Swifts have a new manager and we hear from Dean Shiels here on the Bootroom. A great insight into his plans and what he expects at the Swifts. Dean watched them last Saturday but whats next ? Plus Tommy and Paddy discuss the latest on Ballinamallard and Dergview as they plan for the Irish Cup

This week we hear from recently-appointed Dungannon Swifts manager Dean Shiels on his first day in the hotseat. Tommy and Paddy focus on the Premiership and Irish Cup and speculate on the potential relaxation of restrictions

This week in the Bootroom Tommy and Paddy are joined by special guest Martin (Fred) Lynch from Irvinestown Wanderers who gives us an insight into how some Fermanagh and Western clubs have been coping with lockdown. We also talk Irish Cup, Danske Bank Premiership and look ahead to Dungannon Swifts' clash against Crusaders

With word that outdoor training is back after Easter, whats the thoughts of local clubs and whats the chance of an early start to a new season locally. We ask two top flight managers Scott Robinson and Michael Kerr for their views, while Tommy looks at the ongoing issues with Dougie Wilson at Dungannon and the International scene.

After the Easter Break we are back......... In this week's podcast we reflect on the passing of Shelbourne great 'Snibber' Jamison, continue the build-up to the Irish Cup clash between Ballinamallard and Dergview and look forward to a massive week for Dungannon Swifts. Joining Tommy and Paddy is Mallards boss Harry McConkey.

FOOTBALL IS BACK....Ballinamallard face Dergview on Saturday in the Irish cup and we focus on the big local derby. Tommy looks ahead to the action and reflects on last weekends trip to Ardstraw. We also hear about a big exit at Darragh Park, the super league and a return by Derry to the Irish league.

This week we reflect on and analyse Dergview's Irish Cup win over Ballinamallard United and hear from a delighted Ivan Sproule as he looksforward to next week's last-16 tie against St James' Swifts. Paddy andTommy also discuss the latest at Dungannon Swifts, Ardstraw and StrabaneAthletic.

This week we preview Dergview's historic Irish Cup quarter-final clash with Ballymena United following Saturday's last-16 triumph over St JamesSwifts. Tommy and Paddy also ask what next for Dungannon Swifts and reflect on the latest games involving Ardstraw and Strabane Athletic.

The new football season continues with Ballinamallard United hosting Dergview in the Lough 41 Championship at Ferney Park on Tuesday night. We reflect on their contrasting fortunes in Saturday's openers as well as reviewing and previewing some big games in the F&W League Division One. Lisbellaw boss Kyle McCleery and Mountfield supremo Paddy Doherty share their thoughts.

Town impress, Rocket grabs late winner for Kesh, Keenan to the rescue for Rangers, derby delight for Tummery, Dergview Reserves make it three from three, Killen post first win and Lisbellaw see off Athletic - we have all the news from this weekend's F&W League. Tommy and Paddy also discuss Irish Cup progress of local teams and reflect on a first win for the Mallards and a first defeat for Dergview...

A bad referee is better than no referee! - and that was certainly the case this weekend as a number of games were postponed because no match official was available. Tommy and Paddy discuss the problem at length as well as reflecting on all the action in the Lough 41 Championship, intermediate and F&W league. We also look forward to the Irish Junior Cup.

In this week's Ulster Herald Boot Room it's cup football all the way. We reflect on the Irish Junior Cup final and have interviews from Enniskillen Rangers player-manager Micheal Kerr, his Tummery counterpart Gerry Love and man of the match Richard Johnston. Ballinamallard captain Richard Clarke picks up the Herald's monthly award and two months on reflects on the Mallards amazing Irish Cup run.

The Bootrooms back this week with a look back at the Fermanagh and Western AGM, we hear from the new Secretary and President and we look over some of the changes to come in the local game. We reflect on some of the transfer news and look ahead to Sion Swifts date with Glentoran this Friday.

We launch the new season with a Super Cup NI special from the Alley Theatre in Strabane. We hear from the junior and premier management as the Tyrone teams prepare for the biggest week in youth football .