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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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01:49:13

VAR in the Irish League: Could it be a positive?

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2026/03/03

Matthew Brown joins the podcast to react to the bombshell that VAR is coming to the Irish League...kinda. The League Cup final is set to be the first game in domestic football to use some form of VAR. There has been a backlash, but is it fair? If VAR is to come, what would it look like?On top of that, significant results at the top of the league and a seismic week at the bottom. Are Glenavon in prime position to make the great escape? If so, who is set to suffer in their wake?

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01:37:27

Irish League Title Race Blown Wide Open: Who will...

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2026/02/23

It's on! Stewart Cherry pops by to chat all things title race.Larne defensive woes has blown the hinges off their polite trot towards another Gibson cup. With the Split in touching distance and massive games penciled in before the top 6 gauntlet, any one of Linfield, Glentoran, Coleraine or Larne could now realistically be celebrating come April. Who is hitting form at the right team? Who will run out of steam? And who will hold their nerve? The most exciting end to a season in decades could be

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01:36:10

Could a Larne stumble ignite a title race?

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2026/02/17

Keelan Leeper joins the podcast to recap a busy double gameweek. Linfield seemed to have bounced back from crisis on the pitch. The Glens are furious with big refereeing calls after they let a lead against Larne slip through their fingers. Plus the Invermen lose for the first time in 18th games, could any sort of title race still be on?

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01:52:58

Linfield in Decline: Irish Cup Exit and a Season...

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2026/02/09

Are Linfield in crisis? Ross Welsh and Mark McGuiggan assemble to try and answer why this season has gone so badly for the Blues? What lessons can be learnt as fans pounder if David Healy is the right man to turn things around.

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01:44:35

Glenavon Takeover: Can Investment turn them into...

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2026/02/03

Michael Scott, former Editor at Newry Reporter and Bandbridge Chronicle, joins the podcast to react to the announcement that Glenavon is the latest club set to agree to investment. Football International Limited have agreed to a deal which will seem them acquire a majority shareholding in the Club.Could this change their fortunes? Why would Glenavon be appealing to an investor? Who are Football International Limited? Is there questions around how much they can invest? And is Glenavon agreeing to a

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01:43:45

Cliftonville plunged into chaos as takeover collapses

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2026/01/27

Stephen Alexander joins the podcaster to help a big week off the pitch in the Irish League. We react to the breaking news that the much protracted Cliftonville take over has fallen through - for now - as the Toronto Investment Group pull out of the agreement. Plus, questions around sustainability in the Irish League comes to fore again as some headline transfers are rushed through the door ahead of the Transfer window shutting.

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01:28:51

How long can Cliftonville's takeover crisis continue?...

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2026/01/19

Ally McCalmont reviews a gameweek which saw the top flight games back on the schedule. Larne outlast Linfield and Glentoran to further cement their clear stride to another title. Cliftonville crumble agianist Carrick at how ahead of the two sides meeting the Co. Antrim Shield Final. Plus all the latest January transfer moves and rumours in the Irish league.

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01:25:55

Irish Cup 5th Round Recap + Round up of latest...

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2026/01/13

Irish League writer and reporter Barry Flynn returns to the podcast for his annual look back at the Irish Cup 5th Round. He also reflects on the early moves in the January transfer window so far.

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01:27:49

Larne in the box seat for title. Can anybody stop them?

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2026/01/06

Joel Neill joins the first pod of 2026 to look back the Inver men's success this season. With the league title theirs to lose, how did we not see this coming? Are they really as good as ever before? Or have other teams just not stood up to the mark.We also look ahead to one of the most intriguing weekends the year in the Irish Cup 5th Round.

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01:35:10

Boxing Day 2025 Recap + NIFL TV Thoughts

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/12/28

Mark McGuiggan dusts off the turkey sandwich crumbs off his new jumper to recap one of biggest Boxing Days in recent memory. Plus, your feedback from the first outing of NIFL TV.

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01:38:33

Boxing Day Preview + Gerard Lawlor tells Irish League...

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2025/12/23

Stewart Cherry joins to pod as we look ahead to a busy Boxing Day schedule. Ask what Gerarld Lawlor's latest big press interview could be signalling about what is happening behind the scenes at clubs? Plus big results for Glenavon, Larne Glenavon!

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01:52:03

KM 150: Team of the (Half) Season 25/26

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2025/12/17

Ross Welsh and Joe McCallion from Around the Grounds NI are back to celebrate the 150th Kicking Match with the Team of the (Half) Season special episode.

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01:17:51

Can Oran Kearney turn Ballymena's fortunes around?

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2025/12/09

There's new man in the hotseat of the Ballymena Showgrounds, and he's a familiar foe. Stuart McKinley joins the pod to ask what Oran Kearney can bring to Warden Street and what will the expectations be for his tenure?A lively Irish League weekend as Glentoran battled back to draw with Cliftonville, while Bangor, Dungannon Swifts and Portadown all grabbed big wins. Coleraine climbed to the top after a comeback against Carrick Rangers. And the much-anticipated Larne vs Linfield showdown? A

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01:53:41

Ervin parts with Ballymena + Irish League January...

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2025/12/02

Packed show this week as we dive into the Irish League January Transfer Window. Previewing potential key moves. Going team-by-team to breakdown each side's positional needsPlus reaction to Jim Ervin’s Ballymena United departure. Did the Sky Blues make the right call? Who’s in the frame to become the next boss at Warden Street?All that and more, joined by special guest Matthew Brown.

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01:17:54

Is Larne's title charge going under the radar?

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2025/11/25

Big swings at the top of the table this week as Coleraine and Glentoran continue their recent stumbles. Which leaves Larne (and to a less extend Linfield) with the opportunity to take advantage in the title race stakes. There was also wins for Portadown and Cliftonville, as Ballymena and Crues are unable to be seperated in a an entertaining draw. All that and more recapped in the company of Dave Watt.

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01:38:52

Should the Irish League have an International break?...

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2025/11/18

Ex-Irish League player and manager Matthew Tipton joins the pod to discuss how he views some of the big talking points in Irish League circles in 2025. Including player development, impact of full time teams and a potential international break for the league?

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01:07:02

How do Linfield snap out of their rut? + Glenavon...

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2025/11/11

It's tough being a Linfield fan at the moment, or so Blues fans will tell you. Is their recent and relatively brief dry spell in the league something to be seriously concerned about or a minor blip in what will be a vicious title chase? It's good news for Larne and Coleraine on that front as they look to continue to build a head of steam.Mark McGuiggan joins the pod to look back as a big weekend of games.

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01:31:05

What has been the secret behind Coleraine's success...

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2025/11/04

The team top of the league who spent big, everything is looking rosy if you're a fan of the Bannsiders right now. But what have the done right, where others who've spent the big bucks haven't done well? Is their form bubble set to burst? Or have they cracked the code earlier than expected. Coleraine Chronicle Sports Editor Damian Mullan joins the pod in an attempt to answer those questions and more. Plus a recap of a another busy weekend in the Irish league, and a look ahead to some

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01:25:33

Glens secure Crues comeback, Blues bounce back...

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2025/10/29

It's never boring in the Irish League as top teams are made to work for their victories. It a weekend where we say Bangor continues their sterling start to the campaign, Glenavon still have work to do and Portadown end up playing an outfield player in goal after McCarey sees red.Writer and journalist Barry Flynn makes his welcome return to the podcast to recap the recent games and spotlight what has been happening in the Championship.

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01:47:50

Quarter Season Catch-Up

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2025/10/21

It's the annual tradition which see every teams early season offerings go under the microscope. All inspected by the luring eyes of Ross Welsh and Joe McCallion from Around The Grounds NI. n

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