The Score NI

Journalist Steven Crawford helps us preview a crucial period in the Premiership and offers his thoughts on some big transfer rumours swirling around ahead of the January window opening. We catch up with former Irish League star Thomas Stewart to find out how his managerial career in Sweden is going and we also hear from the managers of Crumlin Star and Comber Rec as they prepare for the Steel &amp...

Jonny Tuffey helps us look ahead to Crusaders v Larne and discusses his crucial penalty save in their win over Carrick Rangers, Stephen Small discusses developing young players at Ballyclare Comrades and outlines their aims for the campaign, whilst Fra Brennan brings us an insight into life at Ballymacash Rangers as they prepare for a huge Co. Antrim Shield semi-final on Tuesday.

Glentoran's Daire O'Connor helps us preview their big game against Cliftonville as they seek to build on an emphatic derby win over Linfield in which he netted twice. Also on the show is Newry City boss Gary Boyle who is preparing for a bottom two battle against Ballymena Utd and Bangor manager Lee Feeney whose team left it late against Ballyclare and were inspired to victory by an Irish League le...

James Singleton, Leroy Millar and Andy Hoey are our guests this week. Glentoran have reached the Co. Antrim Shield final and are hoping to put a string of results together to climb the league table but face a stern test against Linfield tonight. Larne face the Blues in a Bet McLean Cup QF on Tuesday but first must navigate a Premiership away day in Ballymena and Loughgall are also on their travels...

Northern Ireland internationals Isaac Price, Dion Charles and Jamal Lewis reflect on a positive end to a challenging Euro Qualifying campaign. Danny Wallace discusses Glenavon's upturn in form under new boss Stephen McDonnell, Cliftonville's Stephen Mallon opens up about bouncing back from injury hell and Institute boss Kevin Deery chats about what has been a happy return to 'Stute.

On this week's show Michael is joined by Northern Ireland internationals Daniel Ballard, Dion Charles and Dale Taylor ahead of their Euro Qualifiers against Finland and Denmark. Journalist Keith Bailie helps us preview those ties and assesses the injury issues that have plagued the squad. Plus we talk to Irish League managers Rodney McAree (Dungannon Swifts) and Stuart King (Carrick Rangers).

The latest round of the League Cup had one of the longest ever penalty shootouts, upsets and extra-time drama so we've rounded up some of the key protagonists to share an insight into what went on. We speak to Coleraine 'keeper Gareth Deane, Larne striker Andy Ryan and Portadown midfielder Ryan Mayse. Plus we are joined by David Kerr from NIFL to discuss his new documentary 'Inside Cli...

Andy Waterworth joins Michael to discuss coaching the next generation of prospective senior internationals and the lessons learned from a very successful playing career in Northern Ireland.

On this week's show journalist Mark McIntosh gives his honest assessment on all 12 Premiership clubs and offers his predictions for the weekend and the season as a whole. We also catch up with former Newry City boss Darren Mullen who has helped the club set up a Past Players Association and interim Ballinamallard boss Mark Stafford shares his thoughts on a winning start in the hotseat.

Cliftonville's Rory Hale, Daniel Larmour of Crusaders and new Dergview boss Emmet Friars join Michael on this week's episode, which kicks off with some big breaking news.

The Euros are coming to Belfast in 2028 after the UK and Ireland won the right to host the tournament. We speak to Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson and journalist Keith Bailie about what this news means for the country, for funding prospects, qualification hopes and we discuss the decision to play games at Casement Park. We preview Northern Ireland's next two Euro Qualifiers with the he...

Goals change games and they can also change seasons. Our guests this week reflect on winning their last two matches and hoping that trend can continue, in the form of Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin and Carrick Rangers forward Danny Purkis. We also speak to Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill after he named his squad to face San Marino and Slovenia.

Our guests this week are all on the move. Stephen McDonnell is Lurgan-bound having landed the job as new Glenavon boss, Premiership new-boys Loughgall are represented by their captain Ben Murdock who is hoping their upward trajectory can continue and Niall Currie is in a happier place after a recent run of wins has seen his promotion-favourites Portadown climb up the Championship table.

NIFL CEO Gerard Lawlor discusses the league's new 5 year strategy which could see a change to the league calendar introduced, Coleraine striker Andrew Mitchell opens up about why he was out of the game for so long and the relief to be back amongst the goals and Linfield striker Chris McKee reflects on his own excellent start to the season.

Michael is joined by Ballymena United captain Colin Coates, Jordan Jenkins talks about hoping to make a positive impression at Dundela, journalist Keith Bailie discusses some of the big stories of the week and manager Paul Owens reflects on an impressive start to the season with Limavady United.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill chats ahead of their upcoming Euro Qualifiers, we meet the new majority shareholder of Carrick Rangers Michael Smith and we're joined by Cliftonville forward Ben Wilson and Newry City boss Gary Boyle as they reflect on their starts to the season.

Glentoran winger Daire O'Connor, Larne 'keeper Rohan Ferguson and Ballymacash Rangers boss Lee Forsythe join Michael on this week's episode.

Carrick Rangers defender Albert Watson, Crusaders forward Adam Lecky and Bangor boss Lee Feeney join Michael on this week's show.

New referees' chief Mike Riley joins Michael to discuss some of the things officials are clamping down on, we chat to Glentoran's Warren Feeney and Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree about late goals, longer games and building squads plus Caolan Loughran shares his thoughts on life at Loughgall and why he believes their win over Newry City wasn't a fluke.

It's the beginning of a new Premiership season and Michael helps get you ready for all of the action by speaking to representatives from each of the 12 top flight teams.

It's our last show of the year and we bow out with big build up to the Irish Cup Final with the help of guests from finalists Ballymena United and Crusaders, including managers David Jeffrey and Stephen Baxter, plus we do a round-up of some of the other important Irish League stories of the week with journalist Keith Bailie.

We bring you a special with some of the key figures behind Larne's title-winning campaign, chatting to owner Kenny Bruce and players Leroy Millar, Shaun Want, Fuad Sule and Jeff Hughes. We also speak to Crumlin Star boss Paul Trainor after their Intermediate Cup success.

Our guests this week all have reasons to feel a little impatient. Loughgall can't wait to play Premiership football having secured promotion as league winners, Portadown are wanting this tough season to be over but whether it ends on a high note or not remains to be seen and Bangor are bursting with excitement as they are set to be crowned PIL champions. This week we are joined by Loughgall manage...

Will this be the weekend Larne are crowned champions and who will take a step towards grabbing the other automatic European position? Journalist Mark McIntosh discusses this and offers his thoughts on the UK and Ireland bid for Euro 2028. We also speak to Cliftonville captain Chris Curran about reaching 400 appearances for the Reds and Newry City shot-stopper Steven Maguire as they've boosted thei...

Marcus Kane, Gary Haveron and Matthew Fitzpatrick offer us an insight into how Glentoran, Larne and Glenavon are feeling heading into the post-split games this Easter weekend.