The Score NI

This week Michael is joined by Glenavon's Danny Wallace, Philip Lowry of Crusaders and journalist Keith Bailie. Lurgan Blues defender Wallace reflects on his time at Mourneview Park following his move from Warrenpoint Town, and shares memories from his Milltown days. Midfielder Lowry opens up about his struggles to recover from injury, mentally and physically, and the satisfaction he gets being ba...

It's all about levels. Our guests on this week's show discuss how their own team are raising theirs; whether it is Coleraine's new pitch and improved facilities, Newry City overcoming a blip in form to open up a lead at the top of the league or Northern Ireland Women going from suffering heavy losses to inflicting them. Plus we preview the big double-headers facing Irish Premiership sides, who are...

Ryan Curran and Conor McMenamin reflect on their fine starts to the season; the Reds forward is celebrating a new contract at Solitude whilst the Glentoran striker has transitioned impressively into a full-time setup across the city. Plus Keith Bailie speaks to Michael about Northern Ireland's encouraging end to their World Cup Qualifying campaign and mixed fortunes for the U21s in recent days.

Michael builds up to N orthern Ireland v Lithuania with international boss Ian Baraclough, midfielder Ali McCann and goalie Luke Southwood. There's #DanskeBankPrem coverage with C rusaders' Jordan Forysthe and W arrenpoint Town manager Barry Gray plus PIL chat with Limavady United gaffer Andy Law.

A recurring theme on this week's show is building for the future, from new faces in Ian Baraclough's international squad to the young players on the pathway to professional football through the IFA JD Academy and we discuss the introduction of academy football at Championship side Ballyclare Comrades and plans to grow their fanbase within their community.  Our guests this week are Ian Baraclo...

Northern Ireland's Demi Vance chats about the draw for next year's Euros, their recent World Cup qualifying matches and her stunning freekick against Austria whilst Portadown's Michael Ruddy and Ballymena Utd's Andy McGrory join us to chat about recent Irish League results and upcoming games.   

We discuss goals scored and goals for the season with Ronan Hale, Alex Gawne and Niall Quinn. Hale ended a run of games without goals with a brace in the Co. Antrim Shield, Niall Quinn bagged his first career hat-trick on Tuesday and Alex Gawne is returning to the ground he scored his first Carrick Rangers goal at, Stangmore Park, for their Friday night match against Dungannon Swifts. Plus Norther...

Journalist Keith Bailie joins Michael to reflect on a difficult week for Ian Baraclough's Northern Ireland following successive defeats in Geneva and Sofia, Crusaders Strikers manager Jonny Tuffey talks about his hopes of Irish Cup glory on Friday night and we are joined by Cliftonville striker Paul O'Neill, who opens up about his time out injured, building back up to full fitness and the visit of...

Stuart Dallas and Ian Baraclough help us look ahead to the crucial World Cup qualifiers versus Switzerland and Bulgaria, Jim Ervin opens up about his move to Carrick Rangers and bright start under Stuart King and Eoin Bradley discusses goal form, Glenavon game and wedding preparations with Michael on this week's show.

Each of this week's guests achieved a 'first' in the past 7 days. Michael is joined by Linfield midfielder Chris Shields, Ballymena United defender Chris Rodgers and Dungannon Swifts manager Dean Shiels to get their insight on some of the big talking points involving their clubs.

Michael is joined by Northern Ireland senior women's international Lauren Wade and Louise McDaniel to reflect on their two opening World Cup qualifying campaign wins. The pair will be rivals midweek as their club sides Glentoran and Cliftonville meet for a potential title decider. Also on the show are Coleraine defender Aaron Traynor and Crusaders forward Adam Lecky as we take an in-depth look at...

Northern Ireland Women's manager Kenny Shiels speaks ahead of their World Cup qualifying opener tonight versus Luxembourg and Michael discusses Irish League matters with Larne boss Tiernan Lynch, Portadown's Matthew Tipton and Ross Redman of Ballymena United.

Our guests on The Score this week have had contrasting fortunes in their most recent outings but all have high hopes for the weeks and months ahead. We hear from Glenavon captain James Singleton, Warrenpoint Town winger Luke Wade-Slater and reflect on the Switzerland game with Northern Ireland fan and Spirit of 2016 podcast host Andy Bell.

Our guests have all got that winning feeling today, having celebrated recent victories. Sports journalist Keith Bailie helps us review Northern Ireland's 4-1 success in Lithuania, Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King reflects on 3 points picked up on Tuesday whilst childhood friends Jamie Harney and Robbie McDaid put their 100% records on the line this weekend when their sides meet at Solitude.&nbs...

We're back for a new season! Michael Clarke and Mark McIntosh look ahead to Northern Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, we hear from NI boss Ian Baraclough and assess how each Irish Premiership has strengthened over the summer as we get ready for the league kicking off tonight. Plus we chat to the man behind the league's official Fantasy Football game, Nathan McConnell, to find out which pla...

In our final episode of the season, we preview the European Play-Off final with the help of Larne's Tomas Cosgrove and Cliftonvillle's Daire O'Connor, plus Colin Hopkins joins Michael to discuss the decision to keep the Super Cup final in Belfast.

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott, Linfield assistant manager Ross Oliver and Coleraine First Team Coach Paul Owens talk to Michael about their respective seasons and Colin Hopkins gives his predictions for the final round of league fixtures.

Michael Clarke and Mark McIntosh attempt to make sense of a controversial couple of days in Irish League football with uncertainty surrounding the Irish Cup final. We hear from Larne manager Tiernan Lynch, Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew plus we learn about Portadown's link-up with Premier League side Burnley. Ports boss Matthew Tipton and Burnley COO Matt Williams are also on the show.

Glenavon midfielder Matthew Snoddy talks to Michael about his hopes to nail down a play-off place, feeling at home at Mourneview and aspirations moving forward. Larne boss Tiernan Lynch also has his eyes on Europe; we get his views on reaching the Irish Cup semi-final and their league clash with Linfield this weekend plus Colin Hopkins joins us to discuss the return of spectators which finally is...

We're gearing up for Irish Cup action on The Score with Bangor boss Lee Feeney and Loughgall manager Dean Smith ahead of their respective matches against Carrick Rangers and Warrenpoint Town. Plus Colin Hopkins returns to preview the rest of the ties.

Annagh United boss Ciaran McGurgan reflects on their return to competitive action in the Irish Cup at Windsor Park and discusses how his side have coped in a challenging year. We also chat to Crusaders midfielder Declan Caddell about his side's win over Coleraine, Larne on Saturday and Paul Heatley being given his testimonial season, plus Colin Hopkins returns with his Danske Bank Premiership pred...

From the failed European Super League to the ever-improving Irish League, we've got you covered as special guests Keith Bailie and Matthew Tipton join Michael on this week's show, plus Colin Hopkins is back once again with his Danske Bank Premiership predictions.

Michael is joined by Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill to reflect on their incredible qualification for Euro 2022 after back-to-back wins over Ukraine, Glentoran goal scorer Ruaridhrí Donnelly discusses his long range header that has gone viral and his team's double-header with Coleraine plus Colin Hopkins gives us his Irish Premiership predictions. 

This week our guests are from two teams battling to finish as high as possible, with an eye on Europe and aspirations of finishing the campaign in the top half of the split. We hear from Cliftonville's Rory Hale, Glenavon's Sean Ward and get predictions for this weekend's action from Colin Hopkins, including his thoughts on Northern Ireland women's Euro 2022 play-off double-header against Ukraine.

This week Michael talks to Linfield's Niall Quinn about his recent contract extension, his versatility having moved into midfield in recent times and the title race which continues to excite. We also hear from Ballymena United's Josh Kelly who clears up confusion over his goal at Dungannon, reflects on their ongoing unbeaten run and looks ahead to the big game tonight against Crusaders. Plus Colin...