The Score NI

Michael Clarke is joined by Keith Bailie to discuss the pros and cons of Northern Ireland's performance in Parma and assess their chances ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Bulgaria at Windsor Park. The pair also discuss developments with grassroots football and the Irish Cup. Plus Colin Hopkins returns with his take on all of this weekend's Danske Bank Premiership action.

Larne defender Albert Watson and February Player of the Month Conor McCloskey of Glenavon join Michael on this week's show, plus Colin Hopkins gives us his weekly Irish Premiership score predictions. 

Coleraine striker Curtis Allen discusses his goal-scoring form as the Bannsiders build momentum and journalist Mark McIntosh joins us to bring us the latest on NIFL's hopes for 38-game campaign, the IFA's Irish Cup plans and NI's ambitions to be one of the hosts of World Cup 2030. 

On #TheScore we hear from two men who know how to find the target, as Linfield striker Andy Waterworth and Crusaders star Paul Heatley join Michael for a chat, plus how many accurate predictions can Colin get this week? Listen and find out!

Jonny Frazer talks about his brace v Crusaders, provides an injury update and tells us why Carrick's unbeaten run isn't a fluke, Andrew Mitchell discusses his time at Larne, thoughts on the title race and explains why he is relishing the big games coming up plus Colin Hopkins returns with his weekly predictions.

Carrick Rangers captain Mark Surgenor and Portadown's Ben Guy join Michael to discuss a recent turn in form for their sides plus Colin Hopkins is back with his predictions.

We discuss the null and void decision and get more PIL perspective from Armagh City Chairman Aidan Murphy and PSNI manager Glenn Taggart. We are also joined by former Northern Ireland and Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll to chat about his Irish League return with Dungannon Swifts.

Michael speaks to two players whose sides picked up big wins on Tuesday night. Conor McMenamin reflects on his brace against the Blues, transfer speculation and the Reds' current league position whilst Stewart Nixon discusses everything from a 5 game winning run for the Bannsiders, the challenges of a hectic schedule on part-time players and something special outside of football he can't wait for....

Michael speaks to Bangor FC Commercial Director Graham Bailie about the highs and lows of the past several months for his club, we discuss the introduction of Covid-19 testing with one of the players who had been calling for it - Crusaders 'keeper Sean O'Neill - and Colin Hopkins returns with his predictions.  

Michael Clarke and Keith Bailie discuss the challenges facing NI football at the moment, including curtailment plans, cup competitions, the uncertainty surrounding the Championship and PIL plus the announcement that Premiership clubs and officials will receive Covid-19 tests. We also chat to Ards FC Chairman Warren Patton and hear his views on what should happen next.

As we now know there will be no Boxing Day fixtures but that hasn't stopped us talking to two from the traditional 'Big Two'. Conor Pepper and Dale Gorman discuss settling in at their respective clubs, Linfield and Glentoran, and Colin Hopkins joins Michael to discuss the impact of the new six-week lockdown in Northern Ireland plus he shares his predictions for this weekend's fixtures for the last...

On this week's show Michael speaks to a manager on top of his league and one who can't wait for his to start.  Our special guests are Pirin Blagoevgrad's Warren Feeney and Institute's Sean Connor. Plus Colin Hopkins is back with his predictions.

On this week's show we're talking to people involved in making history over the last 7 days. NI women's record appearance holder Julie Nelson joins Michael to reflect on reaching their first ever Euro play-offs with a win over the Faroe Islands, Warrenpoint Town captain Fra McCaffrey speaks about his side's first win over Linfield since forming in 1987 and Larne captain Jeff Hughes discusses scori...

Michael speaks to NI women's manager Kenny Shiels ahead of their crucial group clash with Belarus, Glenavon's Colin Coates looks ahead to facing his former club this weekend and Lyndon Kane is hoping the Bannsiders can pull off a win against in-form Larne. Plus Colin Hopkins is back with his Irish Premiership predictions.

Co Down Spectator and Newtonards Chronicle Sports Editor Keith Bailie helps us make sense of the impact that the circuit breaker will have on sport in Northern Ireland and we'll be speaking to Ballinamallard United manager Harry McConkey. Plus we have interviews with NI legend Gareth McAuley and Dungannon Swifts fan-favourite Michael Carvill as well as Colin Hopkin's score predictions for the four...

The European dream is over and the virtual party plans were cancelled. Instead we take look back on what might have been following NI's Euro Play-Off final defeat against Slovakia with the help of journalist Keith Bailie and some supporters who share their views. plus Colin Hopkins joins Michael to preview this weekend's Irish Premiership fixtures.  

Michael speaks to Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough ahead of next week's Euro play-off final showdown with Slovakia, in-form Larne striker David McDaid talks about goals on the pitch and for the season. Glentoran manager Mick McDermott addresses dealing with pressure and looks forward to another cup final next month plus Colin Hopkins gives us his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.  

Portadown defender Paddy McNally backs his young teammates to shine this season, Ashley Hutton talks play-off prospects after Northern Ireland's victory in Belarus, Ards boss John Bailie gives his thoughts on start date for Championship season and Colin Hopkins is back with more predictions.

Michael looks at the latest statement regarding fan attendance, we hear from Ballymena's Ross Redman and Crusaders' Jamie McGonigle plus Colin is back with more score predictions.

Michael speaks to Larne, Linfield, Cliftonville & Glentoran reps after the Co. Antrim Shield Semi-Final draw. Newry City boss Darren Mullen gives his view on the challenges facing his club as they prepare for another 4 weeks without football, we hear from  NI Football Awards Manager of the Year Oran Kearney and Colin Hopkins returns to the show to help us preview the Irish Premiership fix...

Michael Clarke speaks to sports journalist Keith Bailie after Northern Ireland's semi-final shoot-out win in Bosnia, Adam Lecky chats about his move to Crusaders, Carrick Rangers boss Niall Currie speaks ahead of a return to competitive action in the Co. Antrim Shield, we hear from NI manager Ian Baraclough, captain Steven Davis and shot-stopper Bailey Peacock-Farrell plus there's an update on the...

We continue our build-up to the new Irish Premiership season with special guests Roy McGivern (Linfield Chairman) and Andrew Scullion (Larne Vice Chairman) discussing everything from how their teams have coped these past few months to the return of fans and their aspirations for the year ahead. Plus we are joined by football commentator Adrian Taaffe who was at the Aviva last night to witness Dund...

Dungannon Swifts manager Kris Lindsay, Glentoran 'keeper Elliott Morris and Coleraine's latest signing Howard Beverland all join Michael to chat about new deals and gearing up for the season ahead.

Coleraine's Eoin Bradley reflects on his side's European run, commentator Mark Rodden shares his thoughts on seeing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and co. playing in Tallaght, Northern Ireland's Simone Magill looks ahead to their Euro qualifier away to Faroe Islands and I share my thoughts on Linfield's loss to Floriana.

Renowned football commentator Derek Rae chats to Michael Clarke about the origins of his love affair with German football, the art of commentary and importance of finding your style, those wonderful viral videos from his garden, joining the FIFA franchise and more.