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”
Author Archives: Callum McFadden
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”
Craig Burley on Celtic, Chelsea and Transitioning From Player to Pundit
As a footballer, you won trophies in Scottish football and English football, as well as representing Scotland at major international tournaments. What are your personal highlights from your time as a player? “As a teenager, I dreamed of being a footballer, so the highlight for me has to be the fact that I was ableContinue reading “Craig Burley on Celtic, Chelsea and Transitioning From Player to Pundit”
The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient: Simon Cooper on Leyton Orient’s Emotional Journey
I spoke to Simon Cooper, author of acclaimed Leyton Orient book ‘The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient’, to explore the emotional core of the club’s modern history – from tragedy and triumph to identity and looking the future. Your book captures both the heartbreak and triumph of Leyton Orient’s recent history. Was there aContinue reading “The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient: Simon Cooper on Leyton Orient’s Emotional Journey”
Callum McFadden 