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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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01:38:33

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

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

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?...

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

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

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

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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01:32:52

Coleraine go top as Glentoran finally beaten + Can...

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2025/10/16

Few games but plenty to talk about. Coleraine climbed to the top of the table with a solid win at derby foes Ballymena United. Dungannon Swifts pulled off a surprise victory against Glentoran after falling behind early on. Carrick Rangers narrowly got the better of Portadown and Bangor rounded off the weekend in style, sweeping aside Glenavon to continue their impressive run of form.Re-caped in full in the company of Stephen Alexander.

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01:31:26

Title chasers slip up + More misery heaped onto Glenavon

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2025/10/08

Stormy Amy blew a gust on Friday but Saturday held firm to give us an eventful weekend of games which shook up the early table. Stuart McKinley from the Belfast Telegraph joins the pod.

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01:26:43

Who can save Glenavon? Paddy McLaughlin gone as boss...

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2025/09/30

For the third season on the bounce there's a managerial change at Glenavon. Following a heralded start to his time in charge of the Lurgan Blues, Paddy McLaughlin follows in the footsteps of Gary Hamilton and Stephen McDonnell in leaving the club after a difficult start to a campaign. What went wrong on this occasion and what direction which Glenavon turn to in order to save their top flight status? Dave Watt joins the pod to chat all things Glenavon as well as recap the latest games.

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01:28:19

Can Glentoran maintain unbeaten surge to the top of...

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2025/09/24

The men from East Belfast claim their biggest scalp of the season by beating Coleraine on their own patch. Can this early momentum be maintained for Glentoran? Or is it setting up fans for another winter of discontent?Elsewhere, Linfield get back to winning ways, Bangor claim a big win at Portadown as Mid-Ulster is plunged into further relegation anxiety. All that and more, recapped in the company of Joel Neil.

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01:04:44

Michael Carvill on the PFA NI and life in football

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/09/17

PFA NI CEO Michael Carvill shares the concerns and hopes of the Irish League playing fraternity in 2025.

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00:35:01

NI Football Fund Deep Dive

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Aaron Vennard aka Irish League Grounds/@NIFLGrounds joins the podcast to share his reaction to the NI Football Fund's September announcement.

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01:42:42

Could the Ghost Goal of Windsor spark a Refereeing...

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/09/09

A howler, a shocker, a calamity?Whatever way you describe the decision to award Linfield’s second goal on Saturday, Irish League fans are almost united in outrage at the latest refereeing blunder.But what happens next? With NIFL CEO Gerald Lawlor hinting at change in his latest statement, the big question is: what will that actually look like?Ally McCalmont joins the podcast to share his thoughts, plus a full recap of all the weekend’s games.

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01:40:03

Another European Exit for Linfield - What’s Holding...

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Stewart Cherry joins the podcast to break down Linfield’s humbling European exit at the hands of Shelbourne. Why does the Irish League continue to falter on the big stage?We also recap the latest domestic action as Glentoran and Carrick Rangers play out a draw to remain unbeaten, while Glenavon and Dungannon Swifts continue to struggle, still searching for their first points of the season.

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01:34:18

NIFL's Summer Football Fan Survey + Linfield cling to...

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/08/26

NIFL want your thoughts. They’ve launched a fan survey asking if summer football (and a new league schedule) is the way forward.Meanwhile, Linfield have it all to do at Windsor after a 3-1 loss to Shelbourne in Dublin - can they pull off a big Euro comeback on home turf?We're also asking: is it really fair to make teams play three games in one week? Portadown boss Niall Currie certainly had something to say about it!Plus, we’ve got a full round-up from a jam-packed week of action. All in the

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01:34:21

Nathan Rooney’s Sudden Larne Exit: Who Will Lead...

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ·

2025/08/19

After only 10 games in charge, Nathan Rooney's time in charge of Larne FC is over. We ask why the sudden move? How did we get here? What could it signal for Larne moving forward? And who might the Inver Park board look to for their next boss? We also chat Linfield in Europe and all the latest Irish League games, all in the company of Keelan Leeper.

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