Callum McFadden

Matthew Ferguson on ambition with Bangor and learning from his father

You joined Bangor in the summer and have kicked off the season with a fantastic goal-scoring run. How proud are you of such a strong start? “Yeah, making the move in the summer was a big change, and Bangor welcomed me with open arms, which helped me settle in quickly. My main goal wasContinue reading “Matthew Ferguson on ambition with Bangor and learning from his father”

Joe Gormley on goalscoring and making history at Cliftonville

You are currently in your third spell with Cliftonville and you are the all-time record goalscorer in the history of the club. How much does holding that record mean to you and how much does the club, as a whole, mean to you? “To hold such a record at this stage of my career is somethingContinue reading “Joe Gormley on goalscoring and making history at Cliftonville”

Danny Saldanha on Ruben Amorim and what he could bring to Manchester United

With Ruben Amorim looking certain to become the next manager of Manchester United, I spoke to All Things Alvalade host Danny Saldanha about Amorim and what he could bring to Manchester United. Can you describe the impact that Ruben Amorim has had on Sporting during his tenure? Ruben Amorim made Sporting winners. This is evidentContinue reading “Danny Saldanha on Ruben Amorim and what he could bring to Manchester United “

Stephen Small on managing Ballyclare Comrades and the importance of youth development

You were appointed as manager of Ballyclare Comrades in 2022. How do you reflect on your time in charge of the club so far? “Coaching has been a deeply enjoyable journey for me. I’ve spent quite a long time in the field, working across nearly every level of the game here in both professionalContinue reading “Stephen Small on managing Ballyclare Comrades and the importance of youth development”

The remarkable rise of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and their battle to survive

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club was officially formed in August 1994. The club was born from a merger of two Highland League clubs, Caledonian FC and Inverness Thistle FC. Both clubs, each with over a century of history, had struggled to gain entry into the Scottish Football League (SFL). When the SFL expanded in 1994,Continue reading “The remarkable rise of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and their battle to survive “

Exclusive: Andrew Waterworth on goalscoring and overcoming adversity to work at the highest level

As the Head of Elite Player Development at the Irish FA, could you share what your role entails and how you’re finding the experience? “Formally, my role involves overseeing the elite player development pathway, which we’ve split into two phases. The first is the elite competition phase, which encompasses our senior team, U21s, and U19s—essentiallyContinue reading “Exclusive: Andrew Waterworth on goalscoring and overcoming adversity to work at the highest level”

Ciaran Caldwell on his playing days, Newry experience and managerial aspirations

You were most recently at Newry City as first team coach under Barry Gray. How do you reflect on your time at the club? “Firstly, I am grateful for the opportunity to work at a higher level within the game. Moving into the role of first-team coach was an invaluable experience, even if, ultimately,Continue reading “Ciaran Caldwell on his playing days, Newry experience and managerial aspirations”

Martin Canning on management, playing in SPFL and working with Alex Neil

You spent several years playing for Hamilton Academical before stepping into the managerial role from 2015 to 2019, succeeding Alex Neil after his move to Norwich City. It was a particularly successful period for the club, marked by maintaining stability in the Scottish Premiership. What do you think were the key factors behind that success,Continue reading “Martin Canning on management, playing in SPFL and working with Alex Neil”

Watching Sir Alex Ferguson’s first club in management play live

East Stirlingshire hold a few interesting firsts in Scottish football. They were the first senior club to be relegated from the SPFL in 2016 when the Scottish pyramid system was opened up to allow clubs from the Lowland and Highland Leagues to compete for a place in the senior set up. After finishing last inContinue reading “Watching Sir Alex Ferguson’s first club in management play live”

Exclusive: David Fisher on Big Two derby victory and his start to the season

Reflecting on the recent match against Linfield, which was an impressive away victory, can you share what it felt like to be on the pitch and win such a fierce derby match? “Last year, we did beat them 4-0, but we also lost quite a few games to them. So, defeating them this time,Continue reading “Exclusive: David Fisher on Big Two derby victory and his start to the season”