You reunited with Paddy McLaughlin at Glenavon in 2023, this time in a new capacity as assistant manager. How have you found the transition from playing to coaching and what are your thoughts about the upcoming season and the direction the club is heading? “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Paddy. I always had the secondContinue reading “Colin Coates on Working Alongside Paddy McLaughlin at Glenavon and on his Playing Career for Clubs and Country”
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NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch
As the new NIFL Premiership season draws closer, anticipation is high following a summer of intriguing transfer moves and changes of ownership at several clubs. As ever, multiple teams across the league will be eyeing silverware – many of whom will be buoyed by Dungannon Swifts’ Irish Cup success last season, which proved that youContinue reading “NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch”
Irish Premiership 2024/25 Season Review: Every Team Graded
By Dr Grant Campbell As another gripping season in the Irish Premiership comes to a close, I reflect on the highs, lows, surprises, and disappointments from across the league. From historic European achievements to title glory and the low of relegation, here’s how each of the 12 clubs fared, complete with their end-of-season grades. LinfieldContinue reading “Irish Premiership 2024/25 Season Review: Every Team Graded”
Paddy McLaughlin on Glenavon Impact and Striving for Continual Improvement
You took over as Glenavon manager in November with the club sitting in 11th place and in the relegation playoff position. As we speak now – in mid February – you are in 9th place and 11 points clear of 11th place. What do you put the improvement of fortunes under your management down to?Continue reading “Paddy McLaughlin on Glenavon Impact and Striving for Continual Improvement”
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”
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”
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”
Four homegrown managers who could take on the St Johnstone job
Following the departure of Craig Levein as St Johnstone manager earlier today, we had a look at four British and Irish managers who could take on the role at McDiarmid Park. Jim Magilton Jim Magilton has had a varied managerial career, with experience in both English and Irish football. He first rose to prominence asContinue reading “Four homegrown managers who could take on the St Johnstone job”
Exclusive: David Odumosu on Irish Cup success and life at Cliftonville
Before we delve into last season’s Irish Cup success, you’ve made an impressive start to this season, earning the Player of the Month award. How satisfied are you with your early performances and the momentum you’ve built so far? “On a personal level, winning awards like Player of the Month is always gratifying. It’sContinue reading “Exclusive: David Odumosu on Irish Cup success and life at Cliftonville”
Callum McFadden 