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Campbell's Footballs

Campbell's Footballs

By Stato (Dr. Grant Campbell)

A quirky football show in which I, Dr. Grant Campbell, talk to people from the world of football and entertainment about their time in the game and ask them to share stories.

This podcast will host plenty of wild football predictions as well as interesting stories from a diverse range of guests within football such as grassroots, media and journalism, ex-professionals and football fans.

Contributions, shout outs and conversations encouraged!

"The Only Podcast where bad predictions are cancelled out by good craic"!

In Association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music
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Campbell's Footballs Aug 23, 2020

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S4E18: 2024 Irish Cup Semi Final Preview

S4E18: 2024 Irish Cup Semi Final Preview

It's the Irish Cup Semi Finals with Cliftonville, Larne, Glentoran and Linfield going head to head in 2 mouthwatering semi finals.

In this episode of the show, Grant chats to the sponsor of the Irish Cup, Clearer Water's Ross Lazaroo-Hood to discuss their involvement in the competition and get his thoughts on the two semi finals. In the second half of the show, BBC Sport NI journalist Mark Strange joins Grant to preview Glentoran v Linfield and Cliftonville v Larne in greater detail, highlighting key players on all four teams, providing a deep preview of both matches and giving their predictions on who will make the May showpiece at Windsor Park.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

Mar 27, 202401:42:44
S4E17: The Fan Experience Part 2 with Blair McNally

S4E17: The Fan Experience Part 2 with Blair McNally

These next couple of shows will be talking about fan engagement and experience of following football in Northern Ireland. For Part 2 Grant sits down with YouTube sensation Blair McNally to review the NIFL League Cup Final between Portadown and Linfield as well as discuss Blair's journey across a range of ROI and Scottish Clubs. Featuring a guest appearance from Aurora Borealis!

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

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Mar 20, 202448:26
S4E16: The Fan Experience Part 1 with ULNK's Simon Steele
Mar 17, 202401:07:28
S4E15: The 2024 Northern Irish League Cup Final Preview with Matthew Tipton

S4E15: The 2024 Northern Irish League Cup Final Preview with Matthew Tipton

It's David Healy's Linfield who will be taking on Niall Currie's Portadown on Mothers Day Sunday at Windsor Park and who better to have on the show than a man who has been involved in some form at both clubs. Matthew Tipton, former manager at the Ports and player at the Blues, joins me to preview the 2024 Northern Irish League Cup Final. We examine both team's run to the final and assess where the final will be won or lost. We also give our predictions for the final too.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

Mar 04, 202401:04:39
S4E14: Paul Owens - Limavady and Coleraine memories

S4E14: Paul Owens - Limavady and Coleraine memories

This latest episode of the show is all about the current Premier Intermediate League leaders Limavady United and Paul Owens sits down with Grant to discuss the season so far as well as other Northern Irish League memories from his time at Coleraine. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

Feb 27, 202448:16
S4E13: Newry and Tales from the Press Box with Gareth McCullough

S4E13: Newry and Tales from the Press Box with Gareth McCullough

Gareth McCullough is a journalist and media enthusiast who has done a range of things across the footballing game in Northern Ireland. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Gareth to discuss his time following his beloved Newry City as well as how he got into journalism and media. There are plenty of fabulous stories including relationships with Darren Mullen and interviewing Petr Cech.
Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope
Feb 19, 202401:32:17
S4E12: Northern Irish League Stories, Larne and more with Gerry Flynn

S4E12: Northern Irish League Stories, Larne and more with Gerry Flynn

Northern Irish Football legend Gerry Flynn has had a remarkable career encompassing a host of clubs including Cliftonville, Coleraine and Hull City. On the show, he sits down to chat with Grant about his time in the game as well as discuss his latest ventures in the league with the 2023 champions Larne. Many greatc stories and memories are shared as Gerry lifts the lid on a distinguished career which is nowhere near done yet!

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

Feb 12, 202401:11:54
S4E11: Refereeing in Northern Ireland with FIFA Referee Jamie Robinson

S4E11: Refereeing in Northern Ireland with FIFA Referee Jamie Robinson

Jamie Robinson has done a lot so far in his refereeing career so far. Officiating since the age of 13, he has had the opportunity to manage the Mid Ulster Cup and Co. Antrim Shield Finals. He has also stood next to Pep Guardiola on the touchline and does a lot outside of football with his flags-related businesses.#

In this episode, Jamie speaks to Grant about his time refereeing so far and highlights plans for refereeing in Northern Ireland long term.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

Feb 05, 202401:10:47
S4E10: Ballymacash Rangers - The Story So Far

S4E10: Ballymacash Rangers - The Story So Far

Ballymacash Rangers have been one of the stories of recent NI domestic football. On this special episode of the show, Grant sits down with manager Lee Forsythe to discuss their incredible rise so far and it's plans for the future.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

Jan 21, 202457:52
S4E9: 2023-24 Northern Irish Football Championship Season so far

S4E9: 2023-24 Northern Irish Football Championship Season so far

In this second episode of the new series, Grant speaks to journalist Lewis Bennett about the Championship in Northern Ireland as an incredible second half of the season is set in store.

Every club is discussed from Ards to Portadown as well as a discussion on an exciting Premiership Intermediate League title race also!!

Music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

Jan 10, 202401:17:55
S4E8: The 2024 Irish Cup 5th Round Preview with Steven Crawford

S4E8: The 2024 Irish Cup 5th Round Preview with Steven Crawford

Happy New Year! After a hiatus, Campbell's Footballs is back for a new series and on this episode of the show, Grant is back with his old comrade Steven Crawford of the Belfast Live to discuss the 5th round of the Irish Cup for 2024. Can Crusaders kick off their defence with a win over Ards? Who could be in for a surprise? And who ultimately wins it? The views of the guys on the show plus a predictions discussion connected to the Irish Premiership as an intense second half of the season is on the cards.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

Jan 03, 202401:04:03
S4E7: The Future of Football in Northern Ireland with Gerard Lawlor, CEO Northern Irish Football League (NIFL)

S4E7: The Future of Football in Northern Ireland with Gerard Lawlor, CEO Northern Irish Football League (NIFL)

In September 2023, The Northern Irish Football League introduced it's strategy for the next five years up until 2028. In it contains information about protecting club's heritage, improving the professionalism of the league, restructuring competitions and much more.

In this special episode of Campbell's Footballs, the CEO of NIFL Gerard Lawlor chats with Grant about the current landscape of football in NI before tackling the strategy and discussing the plans for the future.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

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Oct 02, 202301:16:09
S4E6: The Fergusons: Glenn and Matthew

S4E6: The Fergusons: Glenn and Matthew

The Ferguson name is synonymous with Northern Irish League Football. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Glenn "Spike" Ferguson and his son Matthew to discuss their playing careers in the Irish League. We discuss Glenn's playing days at Linfield and chat about comparisons and differences Matthew has had at Harland and Wolff Welders so far. We chat about many other talking points including support of managers and teammates, being involved in big matches and how the game has changed from the 1990s to today.
With music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
Sep 10, 202355:32
S4E5: A Successful Defence - Back to Back Irish Cup Success with Paul Heatley

S4E5: A Successful Defence - Back to Back Irish Cup Success with Paul Heatley

Crusaders Football Club have an unbelievable love affair with the Irish Cup. In 2023, they successfully defended their trophy after a brilliant win over Ballymena United, a side they defeated in the same competition 12 months previously. On this episode of the show Paul Heatley chats with Grant to reminisce about the club's run to both cup successes.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.


Aug 13, 202301:15:05
S4E4: From Torquay to Inver - Levi Ives Player Interview

S4E4: From Torquay to Inver - Levi Ives Player Interview

Levi Ives has had an unbelievable Irish League career. He's been a constantly regular for Cliftonville and has had League Cup and County Antrim Shield success. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Levi to discuss early days at Torquay, working with Gerard Lyttle and Paddy McLaughlin as well as playing alongside Marty Donnelly, Conor Devlin and Joe Gormley. We also discuss Larne and his visions for the 2023-24 Northern Irish season.

With music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

Aug 02, 202301:00:39
S4E3: Player Interview with David Cushley

S4E3: Player Interview with David Cushley

David Cushley is an Irish League phenomenon. If he's not scoring 30 yard scorchers he's winning Cups, County Antrim Shields and League titles. In this episode of the show, I chat to David about his career so far which has spanned Ballymena United, Lisburn Distillery, Crusaders and his current spell at Carrick Rangers.

We discuss working under Tommy Wright, Glenn Ferguson and Stephen Baxter as well as playing alongside Sean O'Neill and Colin Coates.

Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

Jul 19, 202301:15:47
S4E2: Back With The Big Boys: The Loughgall 2022-23 Championship winning story

S4E2: Back With The Big Boys: The Loughgall 2022-23 Championship winning story

The 2022-23 season was an outstanding and historical one for Loughgall FC. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Berratt Turker, Caolan Loughran and Mark Carson to review the campaign and look ahead to a return to the Premiership for the 2023-24 season.

Intro: 'Rumour of a Good Life' by Toby Johnson

Outro: 'Dangerous Night' by Rory Hope

Jun 25, 202301:20:45
S4E1: Back with a Bang(or) - A return to the Championship

S4E1: Back with a Bang(or) - A return to the Championship

The 2022-23 season was an incredible one for Bangor FC. Not only did they win the Steel and Sons Cup for the fourth time in the club's history, they also won the Premiership Intermediate League to make a return to the Championship. In this first episode of a brand new series, Grant sits down with three of Bangor's heroes from the season - Seanna Foster, Reece Neale and Michael Halliday - to discuss the highs of an unbelievable season.
Music:
Intro - Toby Johnson ('Rumour of a Good Life')
Outro - Rory Hope ('Dangerous Night')
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Jun 11, 202359:27
The Return of Campbell's Footballs - A teaser

The Return of Campbell's Footballs - A teaser

The Good Craic returns - Summer 2023.

Apr 22, 202300:44
Split Special

Split Special

In this episode, Oisin Langan and Loughgall FC manager Dean Smith join me to discuss the business end of the Irish Premiership and Championship seasons as we chat the split!

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music

Apr 04, 202201:26:43
Kerry Beattie

Kerry Beattie

In a special episode of Campbells Footballs, I am joined by Scottish Women's Football expert John Bleasdale as the two of jointly speak to Glasgow City striker Kerry Beattie. Kerry has recently made the transition from Glentoran Women in the Northern Ireland Football League to Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Professional League. We discuss the transition from part time to full time football and also chat about working with Eileen Gleeson so far. We chat about Kerry's previous times at the Glens, winning trophies and league titles, playing in Europe against Servette and breaking into the Northern Ireland international setup. We chat about Kenny Shiels, qualifying for the European Championship finals this summer and World Cup qualifying so far.

An insightful interview with one of Northern Ireland's up and coming top talents. 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.

Mar 16, 202237:30
James Singleton

James Singleton

Glenavon captain James Singleton is my latest guest on the podcast. We discuss the Lurgan Blues season so far, how starlets Peter Campbell and Matthew Fitzpatrick are pulling up trees and chat about life at Mourenview Park. James is a massive Chelsea fan so we discuss the influence of players such as Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard have had on his own career. James was part of two Irish Cup winning sides and we chat about those memories and working with current manager Gary Hamilton. We finish up by discuss former and current team mates, karaoke singing with Sean Ward and battles with Gavin Whyte. 

Mar 11, 202249:02
Cup Drama, League Cup History and the Mother of all Title Races Continues

Cup Drama, League Cup History and the Mother of all Title Races Continues

Steven Crawford is welcomed back onto the show to discuss a quite extraordinary weekend of Irish League football.

The Irish Cup semi finalists are confirmed...or are they?

Why did Glentoran fall foul of the Comet system? 

Ballymena through to a third semi final in a row - where does this leave Larne and Tiernan Lynch?

The Reds quest for a treble is still on but did they use up all their luck? 

Crusaders come from behind to beat Dungannon Swifts to set up a Belfast derby in the semi finals - can they get back to the final?

We also discuss Linfield going back top, the continued success story of Annagh United and build up to the first ever Sunday League Cup final between Coleraine and Cliftonville this weekend.

Mar 09, 202201:12:21
Simone Magill

Simone Magill

Simone Magill is my latest guest on the podcast as we discuss her time in football so far and chat about an amazing last year for Northern Ireland's women. We discuss starting out in Northern Ireland before moving across to England to play for Everton Women. We also chat about mixing education with football and her time playing for the Toffees. We reflect on Northern Ireland's excellent campaign under Kenny Shiels so far and discuss that famous ties against Ukraine to qualify for the European Championships this summer. 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music. 

Mar 04, 202201:19:02
Conor Keeley

Conor Keeley

Ballymena defender Conor Keeley is my latest guest on the podcast. We discuss the season so far at Ballymena United, working alongisde David Jeffrey and playing alongside teammates Caolan Loughran and Ross Redman. We chat about Conor's time in League of Ireland with Shelbourne and Cabinteely and we chat about aspirations for the second half of the season with the Sky Blues. 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music. 

Mar 02, 202242:14
Rachel Furness

Rachel Furness

It's a very busy 2022 ahead for Northern Ireland's Women as the take part in their first ever European Championship finals in England. Rachel Furness joins me for a special episode of the show as we look back on that momentous accomplishment. We also discuss Rachel's career and her love of Newcastle. We chat about current times at Liverpool FC Women and her experiences of playing under Kenny Shiels. We also chat about that famous tie against Ukraine and look ahead to the European Championships this summer.

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music. 

Feb 25, 202201:22:21
Stewart Nixon

Stewart Nixon

Carrick Rangers' Stewart Nixon joins us on this week's episode to discuss his time in the Irish League so far. We discuss early days under Ballymena United and Clifford Adams before hearing more about Stewart's time at Ballyclare, the intermediate league and his first spell at Carrick Rangers under Niall Currie. We discuss European ventures with Oran Kearney at Coleraine and teaming up with players such as Josh Carson and James McGlaughlin. We finish the show by talking about life under Stuart King, mental health and much more. 

This week's show has no intro or outro due to COVID-19 circumstances and this will be sorted for future shows. 

Feb 09, 202201:03:07
Irish Cup Last 16 Special: Mullen, Clarke and Potts

Irish Cup Last 16 Special: Mullen, Clarke and Potts

Darren Mullen, Richard Clarke, and Darren Potts join me to preview their respective sides in this upcoming weekend of matches in the Irish Cup last 16. I'll also give you my predictions on how I feel all the games will go.
Feb 02, 202201:28:12
NIALL CURRIE RETURNS! Dundela, Newry double header and Irish Football League review

NIALL CURRIE RETURNS! Dundela, Newry double header and Irish Football League review

Dundela manager Niall Currie joins me on the show to discuss his time back in management and life in the Championship so far. We discuss his recent run so far and the upcoming double header against Newry City. We also review the weekend's action and Niall answers your questions! 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music. 

Jan 25, 202201:37:40
MCCONVILLE RETURNS! Larne Shield Success and Swifts Safe?

MCCONVILLE RETURNS! Larne Shield Success and Swifts Safe?

After a long absence, Ryan McConville and I are reunited to discuss all the goings on in Northern Ireland football. 

We discuss Ryan's continued role at Larne and his other project at Warrenpoint U20s before we go onto discuss the successful Co. Antrim Shield defence for Larne as they won against Linfield. Arguably though, was it a better week for Dungannon Swifts who under Dean Shiels' picked up six valuable points in their battle for survival at Warrenpoint and at Inver Park? We discuss how Linfield bounced back from that Seaview loss with a big win at home to Ballymena United before talking about Crusaders narrow win at Milltown and Glenavon's amazing injury time fightback at Carrick Rangers. We also try to work out why it's not going right at Coleraine, it's no wins in seven for the Bannsiders. 

The Championship is discussed too. Is it game back on after Newry's somewhat unexpected loss at home to H&W Welders? The battle at the bottom is intensifying too with Queens University, Dundela and Insititute all recording wins too. We chat about whose in a bit of danger and who can make a fight of things further up. 


Fantasy Football and Predictions are also discussed. 

RECORDED 16.1.2022 ahead of Cliftonville v Glentoran game on 17.1.2022. That game will be discussed on the next show.

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.

Jan 18, 202201:35:32
Andrew Davey

Andrew Davey

Irish League football referee Andrew Davey joins me on the show to talk about life officiating in the Northern Irish League, his role at the IFA and other career moments so far.
Jan 14, 202201:31:52
The Northern Irish Football Show with Lauren McCann_1112022

The Northern Irish Football Show with Lauren McCann_1112022

Lauren McCann joins me on the show to review the Irish Cup action, build up to the Women's Premiership season recommencing and predict the upcoming matches in the Premiership and Championship.

Jan 11, 202201:21:07
The 2021-22 Irish Cup First Round Preview

The 2021-22 Irish Cup First Round Preview

In the final build up show to the first round of the Irish Cup, Irish League football's encyclopaedia Josh Bunting joins me to preview the games in the last 32 of Northern Ireland's biggest cup competition. We quickly review last season's streamlined competition and our favourite memories of the Cup before we preview each of the first round matches including Glenavon against Crusaders, the Mourne Ultimatum between Newry City and Warrenpoint Town and assess how Islandmagee, Oxford Sunnyside and Windmill Stars will get on against Premiership opposition.

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music   

Jan 06, 202201:07:11
Islandmagee and Newington

Islandmagee and Newington

In Part 2 of our Irish Cup preview shows, I chat to contacts from Islandmagee and Newington ahead of their ties with Cliftonville and Queens University. In part 1, I chat to Islandmagee player Paul Thompson as he looks ahead to battling it out with former teammate Jonny Addis at Solitude and in Part 2 I chat with Newington assistant manager Thomas Duffy about his side's excellent season so far including success in the Steel and Sons Cup. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope music.
Jan 05, 202247:29
Windmills on the Sunnyside

Windmills on the Sunnyside

Oxford Sunnyside and Windmill Stars are into the fifth round of the Irish Cup for the first time and in this episode of the show I chat to connections of both clubs to learn a bit more about their journeys and the prospects of taking on Linfield and Coleraine in this year's tournament.
Part 1 is with Windmill Stars chairman Jeff a.k.a. Keith McCrink and Part 2 is with Richey and Brian McGhee who are both involved as part of the committee at Oxford Sunnyside.
In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Jan 04, 202201:08:17
Still Game for Irish League - HT Review with Mark McIntosh

Still Game for Irish League - HT Review with Mark McIntosh

*THOUGHTS AS RECORDED ON 30TH DECEMBER 2021*


We have reached the halfway point in the Northern Irish Premiership season and on this episode of the show, I chat to football journalist and reporter Mark McIntosh to dissect each side's performances this campaign. We discuss an enthralling title race, who frustrates us, whose in the battle for Europe and who is in trouble down at the bottom. We also discuss my HT Team of the Season so far. We finish the show by discussing Mark's Irish League equivalent of the Scottish comedy series Still Game which we both enjoy watching in our spare times. 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.

Jan 02, 202201:34:29
Marcus Kane

Marcus Kane

Glentoran defender and Irish League legend Marcus Kane joins me for the final episode of Campbell's Footballs for 2021. We discuss early days at Linfield before moving onto Carrick Rangers and Marcus's experiences playing for the Amber Army. We then discuss the time so far at the Glens including three Irish Cup crowns under Eddie Patterson and Mick McDermott as well as teaming up with players such as Colin Nixon, Patrick McClean and Elliott Morris. We also discuss playing during the COVID 19 pandemic and chat about life after football. I'm association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Dec 15, 202101:34:45
Ryan Catney

Ryan Catney

Cliftonville legend Ryan Catney joins me for the latest episode of Campbell's Footballs. On the show we discuss starting out at Reading and early coaching under Brendan Rodgers. We then discuss life in the Irish League at Distillery before moving onto Cliftonville where he spent the majority of his career. Stories involving Tommy Breslin, Barry Johnston and George McMullan all feature as well as that champions League double header against Celtic. We also discuss the evolvement of the Irish League and his memories including questions by fellow teammates and fans. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Dec 10, 202101:29:00
Campbell's Footballs x Spirit of 2016 Podcast

Campbell's Footballs x Spirit of 2016 Podcast

It's a Northern Ireland review of 2021 for this episode of Campbell's Footballs and joining me to review NI Men's and Women's sides this year is the host of The Spirit of 2016 Northern Ireland Football podcast Andy Bell to discuss all the goings on. We chat also about Andy's love of Liverpool and his hopes and fears for 2022. 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.

Dec 07, 202101:27:16
Stevie Lowry

Stevie Lowry

Coleraine midfielder Stevie Lowry is my latest guest on the Campbell's Footballs podcast. We chat about Stevie's early years alongside his brother Philip and discuss the friendly, competitive rivalries the guys have over their current careers to date. We discuss Stevie's early period at Limavady before finding out how an early meeting with Oran Kearney inspired his own development as a player. We then hear about Stephen's move to the Bannsiders before a moment to join Linfield arose in the mid 2010s. We hear more about Stephen's time with players such as Matthew Clarke, Jamie Mulgrew and Andy Waterworth as well as hear more about David Healy's training methods and ruthless management. We also find out about Stephen's memories of lifting the Gibson Cup and Irish Cup with the Blues, winning the League Cup against his brother's team Crusaders in 2020, European ventures in Maribor and against Motherwell and also hear some questions by teammates as well.

Plenty to tune in for., In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.

Dec 03, 202101:17:51
Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford - 1.12.2021

Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford - 1.12.2021

Steven Crawford joins me for a long overdue catch-up as we review the recent action in the Northern Irish Football Leagues

Glentoran 3-0 Dungannon - Glens resurrecting the slide, Jay Donnelly's excellent form, Dungannon having a harsh time of things?

Portadown 2-2 Larne - points dropped for both sides, McDaid shows fighting spirit with late equaliser, Barr and Salley appreciation

Ballymena 2-0 Crusaders - Sky Blues on an upward path? What happened to Crusaders?

Glenavon 0-3 Linfield - Blues win in third gear? What is going on at Mourneview?

Coleraine 0-0 Cliftonville - better point for Reds? Where are Coleraine at?

Carrick 1-2 Warrenpoint - massive win for Point - relief for Barry Gray? How disappointed will Carrick be?

Championship review - Newry top, Annagh flying, battle at the bottom tightening up

Intermediate League , Steel and Sons Cup plus Cup Competitions review to date

Predictions for weekends games

Fantasy Football

Your questions answered. 


Recorded Monday 29th November before Tuesday midweek games and before call off between Coleraine and Glentoran due to NI COVID case policy

Dec 01, 202101:18:06
Jim Ervin

Jim Ervin

Irish League legendary defender Jim Ervin is my latest guest on the podcast. We discuss Jim's route into the game including his love of Glasgow Rangers and his early trials at Nottingham Forest. We then chat about Jim's time at Linfield, working under David Jeffrey, teammates and continued success over ten years at the Blues. We then focus on Jim's movement to Ballymena United to team up with Jeffrey again and again discuss some of the memories being at the Sky Blues. Jim is one of Stuart King's signings at Carrick Rangers so in the final part, as well as early on, we chat about Jim's relationship with Stuart, the season so far at Carrick and much more.

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.  

Nov 26, 202101:31:57
Ciaran McGurgan

Ciaran McGurgan

Annagh United manager Ciaran McGurgan is my latest guest for this episode of Campbell's Footballs. We discuss life in the NIFL Championship with Ciaran and the Premiership Intermediate League champions, taking on Linfield in the Irish Cup during the height of the pandemic and the season so far. We also chat about the club and it's activities on and off the pitch. An insight into another Championship club.
Nov 23, 202145:18
Ryan Mayse

Ryan Mayse

For my latest podcast I am joined by Dungannon Swifts League Cup winning hero Ryan Mayse. On the show we discuss Ryan's time at Ballnamallard under Whitey Anderson and his relationship with players such as Adam Lecky. We then discuss Ryan's move to the Swift's, his relationship with Rodney McAree and what it was like to score two goals in a cup final. We then move onto chat about Ryan's time at Ballymena, battling for a league title and what David Jeffrey was really like as a manager. Stories surrounding Jude Winchester, Westlife tickets, Faroe Islands and Seanan Clucas all feature in this excellent episode of the show. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Nov 19, 202101:17:42
Elliott Morris

Elliott Morris

The 1:1 interviews are back and for this latest episode I am joined by Glentoran goalkeeping coach and legend of the Oval Elliott Morris. We discuss the season so far as well as early days being on trial at West Bromwich Albion. Elliott has played under some top managers and players so on the show we discuss his relationship with Marcus Kane, Colin Nixon, Roy Coyle and current manager Mick McDermott. We also chat about life as a goalkeeper and discuss the potential for a recent full time team in NI aspiring to reach the European group stages. In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.
Nov 12, 202101:14:49
Andrew Slaven

Andrew Slaven

In this special episode of Campbell's Footballs, I am joined by Sports producer and presenter Andrew Slaven. On the show we discuss:


- the Totally Scottish Football Show

- Working with JJ Bull, Laura Brannan, Iain Mackintosh and his meetings with Jake Humphrey and James Richardson

- The Scotland National Team, Steve Clarke, Gilmour and more

- National League - working with the team and life in England's 5th tier.

- Queen of the South and other Scottish football chat so far from this season

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music. 

Oct 20, 202158:56
Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Lauren McCann - 15.10.2021

Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Lauren McCann - 15.10.2021

Campbell's Footballs is proud to present an alternative look into all things Northern Irish football for the 2021-22 season. For this episode , I am joined once again by Lauren McCann

On the show we discuss:

- Reviewing the Northern Ireland Men's side's disappointing results in Bulgaria and Switzerland.

- Previewing the Austria and England Women's Northern Ireland matches

- Irish League Cup Review and administration issues.

- Irish Premiership Review including battle of the woodwork at Coleraine and Crues winning at Ballymena

- Championship Review including Ards going top, Ballyclare hanging on to the coattails of the top two.

- Predictions and Preview of Premiership and Championship for next two weeks.

- Fantasy Football and more.

Oct 15, 202101:34:06
Clifford Adams

Clifford Adams

Clifford Adams

Oct 08, 202157:22
Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford - 7.10.2021

Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford - 7.10.2021

#CampbellsFootballs

The Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford


✅ Reds and Blues Friday night cracker

✅ Are Linfield missing Mulgrew?

✅ How far away from challenging are Cliftonville?

✅ How good a job is Stuart King doing at Carrick?

✅ Poor game management and decision making from Ballymena?

✅ Larne back on form - Lynch at the double.

✅ Free scoring Dungannon but porous at the back 

✅ Portadown's first win of the season - is that Tipton's men up and running?

✅ A tough few weeks ahead for Warrenpoint - can Gray get them out of trouble?

✅ Glentoran beat Lurgan Blues - Plum appreciation, Glenavon shooting themselves in the foot, balance issues across both teams.

✅ Coleraine masterclass at Seaview, Is McKendry the next man to make it across the water? Brown, Lowry, Bradley appreciation, blip for Crusaders?

✅ Predictions and Fantasy Football Chat

Also:

✅ First win for Dundela and Niall Currie

✅ Northern Ireland preview ahead of Switzerland and Bulgaria

✅ The ever tight Championship race. 

In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music

Oct 07, 202101:19:41
Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Ryan McConville - 1.10.2021

Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Ryan McConville - 1.10.2021

#CampbellsFootballs

The Irish Football Show with Ryan McConville

✅ Glentoran Women defend NIFL Women's Premiership

✅ The continued increase of the Women's game in NI

✅ What's happening to Glentoran under Mick McDermott?

✅ Are Linfield up and running after their Big Two Derby win?

✅ A crazy week for Dungannon

✅ Ballymena's comeback win

✅ Larne back on the horse - Glenavon's goals drying up? *THAT* Gold and Black kit.

✅ Carrick continue to impress - Coleraine back at home but continuing their winning form

✅ Cliftonville still going strong - is Linfield on Friday night their biggest test?

✅ The bonkers Irish Championship continues

✅ Fantasy Football Chat

✅ Predictions

Also:

✅ Who does Ryan refer to as the Irish League's Jurgen Klopp?

✅ Who have I harshly transferred out of my fantasy team?

✅ An appreciation for Ashley Hutton and Niall Currie.


In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music

Oct 01, 202101:31:53