You reunited with Paddy McLaughlin at Glenavon in 2023, this time in a new capacity as assistant manager. How have you found the transition from playing to coaching and what are your thoughts about the upcoming season and the direction the club is heading? “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Paddy. I always had the secondContinue reading “Colin Coates on Working Alongside Paddy McLaughlin at Glenavon and on his Playing Career for Clubs and Country”
Author Archives: Callum McFadden
Jim Ervin on managing Ballymena United, lessons from his playing career and aiming high for the new season
You are heading into your third season in charge of Ballymena. How do you reflect on the first two seasons that you’ve been in charge so far? “I always knew that going into management would be a bit of a learning-on-the-job type of experience. “The experiences I’ve had from the moment I came in untilContinue reading “Jim Ervin on managing Ballymena United, lessons from his playing career and aiming high for the new season”
Daryl Fordyce: From Portsmouth to Canada via a memorable career in the Irish League with Glentoran and Linfield
You made a life-changing decision to move to Canada during your playing career in 2023 and you still remain there to this day where you are an assistant coach at Valour FC. What has the transition from player to coach been like for you in Canadian football? “It has been an incredible journey forContinue reading “Daryl Fordyce: From Portsmouth to Canada via a memorable career in the Irish League with Glentoran and Linfield”
David Gold on Arbroath, Co-Management with Colin Hamilton and Scottish Championship Ambitions
Arbroath co-manager David Gold sat down with me this week to discuss his transition into management, last season’s League One title win, working alongside long-time teammate Colin Hamilton, and what lies ahead as the club returns to the Scottish Championship. David, you’re are one of the co-managers at Arbroath alongside Colin Hamilton having been appointedContinue reading “David Gold on Arbroath, Co-Management with Colin Hamilton and Scottish Championship Ambitions”
Aidan McAdams on Arbroath, His Journey Through the Leagues and Looking Ahead to the New Season
You are now at Arbroath, who won SPFL League One last season. With the new Championship starting soon, how much have you enjoyed your time at the club and how excited are you to be back at Championship level? “I have loved my time at the club so far. “Last season was brilliant. We hadContinue reading “Aidan McAdams on Arbroath, His Journey Through the Leagues and Looking Ahead to the New Season”
Maloney Open to Dundee Discussion As Interest Grows in Former Scotland International
As Dundee prepare to appoint a new manager, it is my understanding that Shaun Maloney is one of the names under consideration for the vacancy at Dens Park. His managerial career to date has shown that he has a track record of navigating tough circumstances while holding a clear vision for of how he likes hisContinue reading “Maloney Open to Dundee Discussion As Interest Grows in Former Scotland International”
Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph
You played for top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and VfB Stuttgart – how did the footballing culture differ between Germany and England during your career? “The English league is harder. Every game I played there, you had to fight until the end – it was unbelievable. I had never seen this before. AtContinue reading “Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph”
Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts
With the dust still settling on another rollercoaster season at Tynecastle, Hearts find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Big club, big expectations, and once again, a big decision to make over who leads them into the next chapter. Amid all the noise and speculation, one name stands out as a sensible, stabilising option: Derek McInnes.Continue reading “Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts”
Duncan Ferguson Launches Autobiography in Style at Mar Hall
Mar Hall, May 9 — Footballing legend Duncan Ferguson held the launch of his long-awaited autobiography last night at the grand Mar Hall Hotel, delivering a night filled with nostalgia, humour, and heartfelt reflections on a career that’s been anything but ordinary. “It’s all in the book. The good, the bad, and everything in between,”Continue reading “Duncan Ferguson Launches Autobiography in Style at Mar Hall”
Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead
Peterhead have just sealed the League Two title and secured promotion to League One under the leadership of co-managers Ryan Strachan and Jordan Brown. I sat down with Ryan Strachan to discuss the pride in the squad’s success, his journey from player to co-manager, and what lies ahead for the club. First of all, congratulationsContinue reading “Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead”
Callum McFadden 