On The Spot Football Podcast

In conversation with Michael Dougherty, we dive into: 🔹 Who is Michael Dougherty? 🏫 Growing up in Ashfield School and discovering his passion for goalkeeping ❤️ His love for Glentoran as a fan and eventually playing for his boyhood club ⚽ Playing for Harland and Wolff Welders, sharing the pitch with legends 🇬🇧 Getting called up to the Junior International 👔 How Alan Dornan brought him to Crusa...

This is a raw, honest, and powerful episode where Aaron shares his full story: 🔹  Who is Aaron Smyth? ⚽ Starting his career and debuting for  Cliftonville at 17 🏆 Winning  Young Player of the Year  – and what  really  happened that night 🧠 How  insecurity and self-image  issues held him back 🍺 The rise of  drinking and drug use  during his career 🌍 Playing in Europe and stints at  Lisburn Di...

In this powerful and revealing episode, David reflects on: ⚽ The  end of his playing career  and transition into coaching 🧠 Becoming  Larne manager , returning to  Carrick Rangers , and his  regrets  in management 💥 The devastating injury to  Scott Irvine  and how it impacted him personally and professionally 🏙️ His current involvement with  Shankill United  and how he views the game today 🤝 H...

In this episode, David dives into:🔹 Who is David McAlinden?🏟️ Playing at St. Andrew’s and how his Irish League career began👨‍👦 The massive influence his dad had on his football journey🤐 Things he regrets, lessons learned, and defining moments⚽ His playing career across Ballymena United, Crusaders, Glenavon, Cliftonville, Lisburn Distillery, and Carrick Rangers🗣️ Unfiltered stories about the m...

Enjoy the full interview with Stuart King! From laugh-out-loud stories to raw, honest moments about his football journey, this one has it all. Linfield legend, mentor, manager –  Stuart holds nothing back.

In this emotional and deeply personal episode, Tim opens up about the later stages of his football journey and more:⚽ How it ended at Glentoran and signing for Ballymena United🧠 His transition into management with Lisburn Distillery 🔁 Joining the management team at Larne, then returning to Glentoran to work alongside Declan Devine and Paddy McLaughlin💔 The loss of a child – Tim shares the pain...

In this episode, Tim dives into:⚽ Who is Tim McCann? 🔴 The start of his football journey and signing for Cliftonville📖 Brilliant stories about the managers and players he worked with🏆 The iconic Dundonald Football Sixes at the Icebowl🧠 His managerial career and winning the league with Cliftonville🔁 And the big move – from North Belfast to East Belfast, making the switch from Cliftonville to...

In this emotional and revealing episode, Gary Hamilton opens up about:⚽ Whether he enjoyed football more as a player or a manager🌱 Bringing young talent to Glenavon and watching them grow into top players📈 The highs and lows of his managerial career🗣️ The real story behind his sacking 💔 One of the lowest moments of his life and the personal challenges that followed🔮 His hopes and thoughts on...

From growing up on a farm to chasing his football dreams, Gary takes us on a journey through his early career — with trials at West Ham, Stoke, Wolves, Blackburn, and representing Northern Ireland Schoolboys. 🇬🇧 ⚽He also shares his time playing in Norway and dives deep into his Irish League career – including unmissable stories about Roy Coyle and Ronnie McFall! This episode is packed with laught...

We sit down with the  Senior Referee Manager at the Irish FA  to talk all things officiating, the future of the game, collaboration with clubs, and how we can grow football together.

🎙️  Enjoy this conversation with Stephen Looney! With nearly 30 years as a  journalist, broadcaster, and writer , Stephen has seen it all – from the heart of the Irish League to the international stage. This episode is packed with insight, honesty, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stories only a seasoned journalist can share.

Johnny McMurray sits down for an unforgettable conversation with Northern Ireland legend, Jackie Fullerton. From iconic football moments to behind-the-scenes stories, Jackie shares it all in this exciting episode. Don’t miss out on the insights, the laughs, and the real-life stories that make this conversation truly special.