You are an integral part of the TNS side that has become the first Welsh side to qualify for the UEFA Conference League. What are your memories from the qualification campaign? “Those experiences were remarkable in their own right. Traveling across Europe exposed us to diverse cultures and unique challenges, such as playing in swelteringContinue reading “Exclusive: Josh Daniels on TNS reaching the Conference League and his career to date”
Author Archives: Callum McFadden
Exclusive: Liam McStravick on Airdrieonians, playing in the SPFL and working under Healy and McCabe
Before joining Airdrieonians, you grew up in Northern Ireland and played for Cliftonville and Linfield. How much did you learn coming through the youth system at those clubs? “It was always tough. I wanted to play for my boyhood club, Cliftonville, but breaking through was difficult because several senior players were in my position.Continue reading “Exclusive: Liam McStravick on Airdrieonians, playing in the SPFL and working under Healy and McCabe”
Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football
Larne Football Club, a team that once languished in the lower tiers of Northern Irish football, made history on Thursday evening by qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. This remarkable achievement, following their victory over Lincoln Red Imps in the playoff round, is a testament to the transformative leadership of manager Tiernan Lynch and theContinue reading “Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football”
Paul Kee on signing for Brian Clough and his managerial ambitions
You are the manager of NIFL Championship club Harland and Wolff Welders having been appointed in 2022. How do you reflect on your time in charge so far? “Well, it’s been an interesting project. The initial appeal for me was the club’s history and the fact that they had recently moved into a new stadium.Continue reading “Paul Kee on signing for Brian Clough and his managerial ambitions”
Callum McGregor on his goal scoring start to the season
After Celtic defeated St Mirren at the weekend, I spoke to captain Callum McGregor about his start to the season. Another goal for you today, Callum, how pleasing was that? “Yeah, it’s a good time right now; sometimes when you’re in a purple patch, things just seem to fall into place for you. It wasContinue reading “Callum McGregor on his goal scoring start to the season”
Clubs in England and Scotland monitoring Larne manager Tiernan Lynch
Reports from Northern Ireland and here in Scotland state that David Healy is set to turn down the opportunity to become the next manager of Raith Rovers to remain at Linfield. However, that is not the only interest being shown in a leading NIFL Premiership manager. It is my understanding that Larne manager Tiernan LynchContinue reading “Clubs in England and Scotland monitoring Larne manager Tiernan Lynch”
Brendan Rodgers on Francis Turley and the need for new signings at Celtic
Celtic won on the road in Paisley against St Mirren today as teenager Francis Turley made his first team debut for Celtic. Post match, I asked Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers about the youngster and the lack of transfer activity at Celtic Park so far. On Francis Turley, who made his Celtic debut today. There’s aContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers on Francis Turley and the need for new signings at Celtic”
Match of the Day: 60 years on and still relevant
Since its launch in 1964, Match of the Day (MOTD) has been a staple of British television, offering football fans a comprehensive roundup of the day’s games. As one of the longest-running football shows in the world, it has become a cultural institution, surviving the seismic shifts in media consumption that have emerged over recentContinue reading “Match of the Day: 60 years on and still relevant”
Lee Feeney on Bangor FC and taking lessons from his playing career into management
You have been the manager at Bangor since 2020. How do you reflect on your time at the club so far? “It has been an enjoyable journey. The support from the people above me, the people I work with, and the people who work for me has made everything easier. “On the pitch,Continue reading “Lee Feeney on Bangor FC and taking lessons from his playing career into management”
Stewart Petrie on Montrose and the key to managerial longevity
You have been the manager of Montrose since 2016 which is remarkable amount of time given the turnover of managers in modern football across all levels. How proud are you of that longevity and what you’ve achieved at the club so far? “I certainly feel extremely fortunate and lucky to have worked with,Continue reading “Stewart Petrie on Montrose and the key to managerial longevity”
Callum McFadden 