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Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast

A different take, on a very different league. A podcast covering every game, goal and incident that lights up the Irish League. Presented by Peter Cinnamond.

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00:38:11

Gerard Lawlor, NIFL CEO - Interview

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/10/02

Peter sits down with the head of the Northern Ireland Football League to share an sight into what went into the organisation's new 5 year strategy plan. In the interview he discusses support for a change in the league schedule, how the league has grown over the years and aims to review when games are played throughout the week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/message Support this podcast:

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01:16:46

5 Year Plan

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/09/27

NIFL drop their biggest statement of intent yet, a five year strategy plan which includes implementing 'change to the professional game playing calendar', increasing attendance by 40% and breaking into Top 35 of UEFA Club Coefficient, all on the table, but will they get it done by 2028? Belfast Live football writer Steven Crawford joins the pod as he runs his eye over it, on top of reviewing the latest Irish League games. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:24:12

Hill Street Blues

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/09/19

Gary Hamilton's reign as Glenavon boss is over. After close to 12 years in charge of the team which saw him lead the club to a sustained period of success, the Lurgan Blues board decided it was time to move on from one the league's biggest characters. What legacy does he leave at Mourneview Park? Was it the right call to dismiss him? And who are the contenders to fill the hotseat? Joining the pod to help answer all these questions is Editor of Newry Reporter & Banbridge Chronicle, and

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01:16:15

Hiding To Nothing

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/09/13

A poor week for Northern Ireland's national team as the men's team took centre stage and laid another egg. It seemed like the straw which broke the camels back for some as goal scoring hero David Healy unleashed a passionate outburst about how the development of the team has been handled off the pitch. Was he right? Were his comments justified? And what action should the IFA take? Plus, Stewart Cherry joins the pod to review the weekend's games, preview the upcoming slate of fixtures and

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01:25:47

Yellow Card Party

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/09/05

It's Kicking Match 50 and for this celebratory pod we've brought back podcast OG, football commentator Michael Clarke. Plenty of chat about this week as Loughgall snagged a huge result after going down to 10 men, Linfield shot right back up to the top of the table with a win and we have in-depth discussion about leadership/direction within refereeing in Northern Ireland. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/message Support this podcast:

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01:16:30

Raising The Bar

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/08/30

After waiting ages for one investor to come into an Irish League club, all of a sudden this week...well you get the picture. Carrick and Coleraine have both said yes to external American business people get to help take their club to the next level. Potential exciting futures await. Back on affairs on the pitch, Linfield blow a lead at home to those previously mentioned Co. Antrim Rangers. Glenavon battle back to secure a draw away from home and Glentoran are left seeing numerous reds after they

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01:15:10

Summertime SameMess

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/08/22

Peter is joined by Ross Welsh and Joe McCallion from Around the Grounds NI in the Kicking Match digital studio to talk about Linfield's and Cliftonville's 'perfect' start to the season so far ahead of their big clash. We ask, how is the weather getting games called off during the summer? Was Stephen Baxter right when he suggested Glentoran are to blame for 'silly money' in the Irish League. Plus, Glenavon and Ballymena are starting to feel the heat as they languish bottom of

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01:33:42

Troubles Up Top

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/08/15

Coleraine Chronicle Sports Editor Damian Mullan is our guest this week as we shine a spotlight on Coleraine takeover talks as we approach what could be a critical week in discussions. Plus, a super early temperature check around the league, as some teams struggle to get their goal scoring mojo going. Is there a striker shortage or have Larne, Cliftonville and Coleraine just hoarded a load of the best ones on their bench? --- Send in a voice message:

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01:00:46

A Very Swift Collapse

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/08/09

Gameweek 1 of the NIFL Premiership is in the books and what we lacked in actual games we made up for it in drama and action. We review all the games, put the spotlight of the NIFL Championship and lookahead of a full schedule of games ready to kick off the season proper. This week joined by sports writer and blogger, Lewis Bennett. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/message Support this podcast:

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01:33:30

NIFL Premiership Season Preview 23/24

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/08/02

The Irish League is back and so is the podcast! There's 228 game of thrilling NIFL Premiership action ahead of us, and with so much football about to take place we know you have plenty of questions. Who are the favourites for the title? Who's improved this summer? Who could finding things difficult? And what surprises could be in store? To help answer all those questions and more, fellow Irish League podcasters Mark McGuiggan (Fly Nets) and Conor Houston (The Waffle) jump onto the pod and

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01:11:22

Irish League State of the Nation - June 2023

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/06/23

It's been a hot minute, aka month, and the Irish League made plenty of headlines in that time, so Peter Cinnamond is back with those pesky Around the Ground boys - Joe McCallion and Ross Welsh - to review all the happenings since the season's final season. From transfer sagas to social media handshake teases, we talk about who is dominating the early recruitment game. The League already has four new bosses, we pick our way through one of the craziest manager merry-go-rounds. And Northern

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01:08:16

Mutually Bitterly Disappointed

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Season is now properly, kinda, pretty much over. The European spots are nailed on and teams are starting to work on their team for next summer. We review the latest Irish League transfer dealings, assess the fallout of the European Play Off final on both Glentoran and Cliftonville, ask how Ballymena United will rebuild under their next manager and discuss the league's latest ticket price increase. Guests on the pod this week are Joe McCallion and Ross Welsh of Around the Grounds NI. ---

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01:28:36

Irish League Season Review 22/23

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/05/10

We welcome back Kicking Match OG, commentator and presenter Michael Clarke to review all the predictions we made about the teams in the NIFL Premiership before the 2022/23 season kicked off all the way back in early August. Plus, we recap the Irish Cup Final and preview the forthcoming European play offs. {00:00:00}{Introduction/Irish Cup Final} {00:08:59}{European Play Off Preview} {00:15:59}{Irish League Season Review 22/23} --- Send in a voice message:

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00:58:23

Cup Countdown (Irish Cup Final 2023 Preview)

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/05/03

We get ourselves into the Irish Cup spirit as we look ahead to Sunday's showpiece final at Windsor Park. We talk to Gavin Martin from the Crusaders media team and his Ballymena opposite number Anthony Greer to get an insight into each camp and discuss who and what could be the difference makers as we run back last year's famous final. Plus a special guest appearance from Northern Irish broadcasting legend Jackie Fullerton. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:02:27

Ports A' Down

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/04/26

The fairytale did not have a happy ending, Portadown are set to be relegated and hometown hero Niall Currie is gonna have the job of his life on his hands to rebuild the Ports into an Irish League force once again. Belfast Telegraph's Keith Bailie joins the pod to chat the NI Football Awards, potential NIFL reshuffling and all the latest transfer rumours around the Irish League. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/message Support this podcast:

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01:01:33

Seeds of a Dynasty (The Split GW 3)

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/04/19

Larne are champions, Cliftonville are looking for a new manager, Glenavon have snagged themselves a European play off spot and the Swifts/Ports battle for safety comes to ahead this weekend! And to pick our way through it all, Peter is joined by Conor Houston and Gareth Frazer of the much loved Irish League podcast The Waffle! #Tasty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/message Support this podcast:

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00:52:39

Jobs Half Done (The Split GW2)

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/04/13

A special Easter bonus episode looking back at all the action of the Easter Tuesday games plus the windy and rainy BelClassico. In a week were Larne edged so close to the Gibson Cup they can almost taste it, Newry City take out Portadown at Shamrock to firm up their survival bid and Bobby Burns scores past Linfield again to put him into the upper echelon of East Belfast derby heroes. Jumping aboard to chat about it all were Ross Welsh and Joe McCallion from Around the Grounds NI. --- Send in a

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01:00:34

Puzzling Permutations (The Split GW1)

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/04/11

A huge Good Friday in the Irish League leaves Larne with one had on the Gibson cup and a thrilling dogfight for survival in prospect. Plus, with a new Premiership sponsor, a debate has ignited about the amount of teams in the top division. Is 10, 12 or 16 the best choice moving forward? This week we're joined by writer, commentator and podcaster from the Larne Media team, Mark Strange. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/message Support this

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01:06:30

Armour of Resilience

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/04/05

Three games packing the punch of a full schedule this weekend. The Irish Cup proved its status as a hotbed for shocks and thrilling entertainment as we look forward to a repeat of last year's final. Plus we have the company of commentator and Portadown Media Team member Jonny Dunlop to chat through the news of the week and do a deep dive into whether the red half of Mid-Ulster have what it takes to save their top flight status. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:12:37

Over Eight Thousand Reasons

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Linfield rolled back the year (or months) as they showcased their title credentials. They've duffed two of the leagues bottom teams, but could those just be warm ups for what's to come. Doesn't help that sense of the inevitable happening once again as league leaders Larne fail to dispatch a 10 man Coleraine. It's Irish Cup semi-final weekend coming up so we preview that, and use the lack of games as a chance to question what the league could be doing to grown and engage new fans. My

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