Given your experience as a player, particularly in leadership roles such as captaincy, how did your tenure as co-manager at Falkirk alongside Lee Miller enhance your perspective on coaching and management? “Absolutely. I gained invaluable experience during that period. Lee and I both have fond memories of our time there. The way it concluded wasContinue reading “David McCracken: From captain to coach and unfinished business within football”
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Exclusive: Albert Watson on Carrick Rangers, Larne, coaching and facing Spanish legend Raùl
How would you evaluate your experience with Carrick Rangers since joining the club in 2023? “Ever since I came in, I’ve had a fantastic time. In my first year, we achieved the highest finish the club has ever seen, with the highest points total and position. “We qualified for the European play-off, whichContinue reading “Exclusive: Albert Watson on Carrick Rangers, Larne, coaching and facing Spanish legend Raùl”
Exclusive: Barry Johnston on making his way in management with Lisburn Distillery
You are in the first job of your managerial career at Lisburn Distillery. How do you reflect on your time at the club since taking over in 2022? “It’s been extremely beneficial for my self-development. “I joined a club with no players, no structure—essentially a blank canvas. I needed to rebuild the club’s reputation toContinue reading “Exclusive: Barry Johnston on making his way in management with Lisburn Distillery”
Exclusive: Larne Chairman Gareth Clements on Conference League Qualification
How would you summarise the significance and pride of being the first Northern Irish club to reach the UEFA Conference League? “It was surreal when it happened. Within 24 hours, we were on a whirlwind journey through Dublin, Paris, Nice, and Monaco. In the cold light of day, when you sit down and reflectContinue reading “Exclusive: Larne Chairman Gareth Clements on Conference League Qualification”
Exclusive: Josh Daniels on TNS reaching the Conference League and his career to date
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Callum McFadden 