You made a life-changing decision to move to Canada during your playing career in 2023 and you still remain there to this day where you are an assistant coach at Valour FC. What has the transition from player to coach been like for you in Canadian football? “It has been an incredible journey forContinue reading “Daryl Fordyce: From Portsmouth to Canada via a memorable career in the Irish League with Glentoran and Linfield”
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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”
Seanan Clucas on Playing in the EFL, NIFL memories and League Cup success
You are currently at Carrick Rangers having joined the club in the summer. How are you enjoying your time at the club so far? “I have really enjoyed it so far. At this stage of my career, I am combining playing with working for Team FeePay as a Regional Manager for the Midlands andContinue reading “Seanan Clucas on Playing in the EFL, NIFL memories and League Cup success”
Five Potential Successors to Tiernan Lynch as Larne Manager
Tiernan Lynch has been a transformative figure for Larne, guiding the club from the NIFL Championship to the UEFA Conference League in seven and a half years. With Lynch now set to depart for Derry City, Larne will need a strong replacement to sustain their upward trajectory. Here are five potential candidates who may backContinue reading “Five Potential Successors to Tiernan Lynch as Larne Manager”
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”
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”
Exclusive: Gary Hamilton on Blackburn Rovers, Irish League playing days and Northern Ireland
As a player, you had an incredibly successful career, particularly in the Irish League with standout performances for Portadown and Glentoran. You won the league title at Portadown and added to that success by winning the Irish Cup, before going on to achieve further accolades at Glentoran, including league titles, League Cups, and CountyContinue reading “Exclusive: Gary Hamilton on Blackburn Rovers, Irish League playing days and Northern Ireland”
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