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The Score NI

The Score is Northern Ireland"s #1 show for Irish League discussion, hosted by Michael Clarke. Each week we"ll bring you an hour of top Irish League news, views and debate with the help of key figures from within NI football.

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00:58:00

The Score - 2025/26 Season Preview Part 1

The Score NI ·

2025/07/30

We're helping you get ready for the return of the Irish Premiership by bringing you interviews with the 6 clubs who will enjoy home advantage next weekend. You'll hear from managers David Healy (Linfield), Lee Feeney (Bangor), Declan Caddell (Crusaders) and Niall Currie (Portadown), Glenavon's assistant manager Colin Coates and Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane.

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01:04:17

The Score - End of Season Celebrations

The Score NI ·

2025/05/07

In our last episode of the series, Michael speaks to Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter about securing Premiership status for next season after winning their play-off against Annagh Utd, plus we get his thoughts on the Irish Cup final and the rebuilding job he faces in the summer.We also bring you interviews from the prestigious NIFWA Awards, which were held in Belfast on Sunday. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was there to help induct legendary players Steven Davis and Stuart

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00:55:29

The Score - 2025 Irish Cup Final Special

The Score NI ·

2025/05/01

Will it be underdogs Dungannon Swifts who lift the Irish Cup for the first time in the history of this famous competition or, having ended a 45-year wait to reclaim the cup last year, will Cliftonville be able to retain it for another season?Michael is joined by former Swifts midfielder Shane McCabe and ex-Reds forward Sam Ashford to get a better understanding of what the players from both camps will experience in the build up to and throughout Saturday's showpiece at Windsor Park.

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00:59:51

The Score - Youth and Experience

The Score NI ·

2025/04/24

Michael speaks to Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte about his move to Derry City, Linfield legend Michael Gault discusses the opportunity some of his young players enjoyed at Inver Park last weekend as they stepped up to the senior team and Gary Boyle reflects on his return to management, which has brought a league title and promotion in his first full season at Warrenpoint Town.

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01:02:08

The Score - 2 Games To Go

The Score NI ·

2025/04/17

We have 3 guests on different quests this week from attempting to secure European qualification, to a promotion bid that could yet still become a title charge and a club looking for a late escape from the relegation zone.Michael is joined by Larne defender Aaron Donnelly, H&W Welders manager Paul Kee and Newington captain Richard Gowdy.

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00:59:25

The Score - Parties and Playoffs

The Score NI ·

2025/04/10

Michael is joined by Linfield goalie David Walsh, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign to become the Blues first-choice between the posts on their way to Gibson Cup glory.We get to know Charles Dunne, who has impressed since his January arrival at Coleraine.Plus we catch up with Limavady United manager Paul Owens, whose side are part of a three-way tussle for a promotion playoff position with only three league games to go.

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01:00:11

The Score - Success and Sacrifice

The Score NI ·

2025/04/03

Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin looks ahead to their remaining split games as they chase down 7th spot and a European play-off place, we hear from former Linfield defender Matthew Clarke who has picked up silverware in Scotland with Livingston last weekend, while Annagh United's Ryan Moffatt discusses battling back from a horror injury just in time for an exciting end to the season in the Championship.

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01:02:31

The Score - Showpiece In Sight

The Score NI ·

2025/03/27

4 teams are left standing with designs on reaching the big day in May and after this weekend we'll know our finalists.Joining us to discuss Ards v Cliftonville and Bangor v Dungannon Swifts is Michael Ruddy, Shea Gordon, Callum Byers and Andrew Mitchell. They'll give us their predictions and we'd love to hear yours too - vote in our poll!

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00:56:36

The Score - Champions, Setbacks and Comebacks

The Score NI ·

2025/03/20

Darren Murphy joins Michael to reflect on Linfield's 57th title triumph, Dungannon Swifts pushing for European football and big games this weekend which will decide who finishes on the wrong side of the split. Plus we have an in-depth chat with Ballymena Utd striker Johnny McMurray about his serious knee injury, his decision to document his road to recovery and an exciting new project he is working on.

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00:53:55

The Score - 2025 BetMcLean Cup Final Special

The Score NI ·

2025/03/05

Michael looks ahead to Sunday's League Cup final between Glentoran and Cliftonville with the help of key figures from both sides.The Glens perspective is provided by boss Declan Devine, skipper Marcus Kane and 'keeper Dan Gyollai. The Reds are represented by manager Jim Magilton, club captain Rory Hale and record goalscorer Joe Gormley.

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01:02:51

The Score - All Fun and Cup Games

The Score NI ·

2025/02/27

As we head into an Irish Cup quarter-final weekend, we are joined by two Championship managers hoping to claim scalps to seal their spot in the semi-finals.Bangor's Lee Feeney is preparing to welcome Irish League giants Glentoran to Clandeboye Park on Friday night, whilst John Bailie's Ards will be facing Premiership strugglers Loughgall on Saturday.We'll also be speaking to defender Danny Wallace, who reflects on a brilliant season with Dungannon Swifts, as they look to overcome Carrick

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01:05:41

The Score - Outside Inspiration

The Score NI ·

2025/02/20

On this week’s show we are joined by two men who startedtheir careers outside of the Irish League.Our first guest is former Finn Harps and Derry City man Ciaran Coll, who has quickly won over Glentoran fans with his defensive displays. We discuss his time so far at the Glens, his LOI playing days, Brandywell departure and look ahead to some big games on the horizon. Whilst our second guest is someone who played at the otherend of the pitch, turning out for the likes of Carrick Rangers, Ballymena

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00:53:30

The Score - Splits All To Play For

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2025/02/13

With 13 points between 2nd and 10th, how much could the complexion of the league shift between now and the end of this campaign?With the split looming next month, we chat to two teams in the bottom half who are hoping to at the very least force themselves into a European play-off position and ideally a top half finish.Joining us on this week's episode are Stephen O'Donnell of Ballymena United and Jack Malone from Glenavon.

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01:04:57

The Score - More To Give

The Score NI ·

2025/02/06

Michael is joined by former Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King who discusses his time out of management, whether he would favour a return sometime soon and how he assesses the title race - can anyone stop Linfield at this stage? The Blues face back-to-back champions Larne on Tuesday night. We get to know Cliftonville defender Jack Keaney who was one of their January arrivals and a man well known to the club's assistant manager Gerard Lyttle. Plus we get an insight into the aspirations of H&W

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01:17:00

The Score - Underdogs Ready

The Score NI ·

2025/01/30

They are the two lowest-ranked teams remaining in the Irish Cup, both only one win away from reaching the quarter-final stage but can either of them capitalise on home advantage to reach the next round?Joining us on this week's episode are Dollingstown boss Stephen Uprichard and Moyola Park player/coach Dwayne Nelson who are hosting Loughgall and Ards respectively on Saturday. We speak to journalist, broadcaster and author Barry Flynn about the Big Two derby on Friday, where cup upsets might

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01:11:04

The Score - Always Wanting More

The Score NI ·

2025/01/23

Crusaders star Philip Lowry reacts to their win last weekend over Coleraine and looks ahead to a busy week with Portadown and Linfield in the league and an Irish Cup clash against his brother Stephen when Limavady United come to Seaview next week.Carrick Rangers first team coach and player Mark Surgenor discusses entering his 10th year at the club, gaining coaching experience and explains why he is not panicking despite his teammates failing to find the net in their last 5 league games. Plus we

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01:04:36

The Score - Up For It

The Score NI ·

2025/01/16

Our 4 guests this week all have their sights on big targets. For Dungannon Swifts, they've started 2025 in the dizzy heights of 2nd in the Premiership. Where can they go from here? We speak to midfielder James Knowles about the fantastic season that the Stangmore side have had so far.For Coleraine, it's not been smooth sailing and yet with all the changes at the club they are only 9 points behind the Swifts in the league. With investment leading to some big signings, how does captain Lyndon

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01:08:10

The Score - Back With A Bang

The Score NI ·

2025/01/09

After a festive break, we are back and joined by 3 guests to reflect on some interesting developments in the Irish League.Glenavon have climbed out of the bottom two and are hoping to continue their ascent towards a European play-off spot. We speak to in-form player Matthew Snoddy about how they have managed to improve results in recent weeks. Glentoran have a very busy January ahead, with a League Cup semi-final, Co. Antrim Shield final and Irish Cup 6th round clash with Linfield all on the way

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01:17:27

The Score - Festive Football Fix

The Score NI ·

2024/12/18

Mark McIntosh joins Michael to review the Premiership season so far for all 12 clubs and offer up his Boxing Day predictions.Plus we preview the Steel and Sons Cup final with the help of two brothers who will be on opposing sides and their managers as Willowbank and Derriaghy prepare to meet on Christmas morning.

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00:58:01

The Score - Refereeing Special

The Score NI ·

2024/12/12

IFA Head of Refereeing Mike Riley and barrier-breaking match official Louise Thompson join Michael to discuss all things refereeing, from future use of technology to assist refs in the Irish League to how you can become one.Plus we hear stories from their respective careers and put them on the spot with the questions you've been sending us!

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