Following your retirement from professional football, you now have your own football business working with kids across the Inverclyde area. How is that coming along? “It’s going great—I’m really enjoying it. Honestly, it’s the best move I’ve ever made. “I run a number of classes and holiday camps for kids and in theContinue reading “Craig Molloy on Coaching the Next Generation and Playing in the SPFL”
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Allan Hale on managing Elgin City, Highland League experience and managerial development
You were appointed as Elgin City manager in December 2023. How do you reflect on the progress made during your tenure to date? “When I took over, the club was bottom of the league, adrift alongside Clyde, and it felt like a two-horse race to avoid relegation. The pressure was immense – not just toContinue reading “Allan Hale on managing Elgin City, Highland League experience and managerial development”
Ricky Waugh on Queen’s Park, Stirling Albion loan and his aims for the future
You are currently on loan at Stirling Albion this season from Queen’s Park. How has the experience been for you so far, both in terms of your personal development and competing in League Two, a league renowned for its intensity and competitiveness? “It’s been really good, especially for a change for myself. I think I’veContinue reading “Ricky Waugh on Queen’s Park, Stirling Albion loan and his aims for the future “
Calum Elliot on Bonnyrigg Rose and his managerial journey
You took charge of Bonnyrigg Rose in 2023/24 midway through a challenging season for the club. Reflecting on your time in charge so far, how would you evaluate the progress you have made and the impact you have had on the team? “I think we have come a long way. We took over withContinue reading “Calum Elliot on Bonnyrigg Rose and his managerial journey”
Exclusive: Nathan Rooney on managing in European competition and looking to the future
Reflecting on your tenure at FCB Magpies so far, you have secured trophies and achieved significant results in European competitions. From an outsider’s perspective, the progress has been extraordinary. How proud are you of the impact you’ve made and the journey so far? “The speed and growth have been remarkable, with back-to-back progress everyContinue reading “Exclusive: Nathan Rooney on managing in European competition and looking to the future”
Adam Summerton on the art of commentary and his passion for Italian football
You are a prominent football commentator for TNT Sports and Discovery Plus in the UK. Can you share your journey to becoming a commentator? “Originally, I started out doing a course in broadcast journalism. I’d originally planned to be a print writer, really. That was my aim when I was at school—that’s what IContinue reading “Adam Summerton on the art of commentary and his passion for Italian football”
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”
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