Campbell's Footballs
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA 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"!
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Episodes
S4E20: Campbell's Footballs with Steven Mills
April 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBSteven Mills is my latest guest on Campbell's Footballs. We'll chat about how he got into NI domestic football with Larne, Newry and Ballyclare as well as learn more about his relationship with Gary Haveron at Carrick Rangers and Glentoran. The jist of the show is learning more about Steven's involvement with NIFL so hope you enjoy what happens there. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
S4E19: The Final Crescendo of the NIFL Season: Irish Cup Review and Split Discussion with Callum McFadden
April 04, 2024 17:31 - 1 hour - 147 MBWorld Football Index writer Callum McFadden joins Grant for a bumper Campbell's Footballs episode. It's the final countdown to an enthralling NIFL Season. The Irish Cup will be between Cliftonville and Linfield. How did the Reds secure a magnificent win over high flying Larne. How did Jim Magilton's side get it done? Why did it not happen for the Inver Men? We turn to events at The Oval. Linfield exact revenge on Glentoran for December's hammering. How massive is Kyle McClean? Did Glentor...
S4E18: 2024 Irish Cup Semi Final Preview
March 27, 2024 11:50 - 1 hour - 141 MBIt'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, highl...
S4E17: The Fan Experience Part 2 with Blair McNally
March 20, 2024 09:50 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThese 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 Bringing the Atmosphere to YOU! 🫵🏻🏟️ Blair McNally on YouTube - https://ww...
S4E16: The Fan Experience Part 1 with ULNK's Simon Steele
March 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThese next couple of shows will be talking about fan engagement and experience of following football in Northern Ireland. For Part 1, Grant sits down with ULNK CEO Simon Steele to talk about entrepreneurship, following football in NI, playing alongside Elliott Morris and Jamie Mulgrew plus much more. ULNK 📈Build & 💰Monetise Your Fan Base 🏆 Most Innovative Sports Fan Engagement App 2024 Award Winner Find Out How We Can Help Your Club ⬇️ulnk.co.uk Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.
S4E15: The 2024 Northern Irish League Cup Final Preview with Matthew Tipton
March 04, 2024 14:48 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBIt'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 Johns...
S4E14: Paul Owens - Limavady and Coleraine memories
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBThis 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.
S4E13: Newry and Tales from the Press Box with Gareth McCullough
February 19, 2024 05:39 - 1 hour - 127 MBGareth 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
S4E12: Northern Irish League Stories, Larne and more with Gerry Flynn
February 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBNorthern 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
S4E11: Refereeing in Northern Ireland with FIFA Referee Jamie Robinson
February 05, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBJamie 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
Ballymacash Rangers - The Story So Far
January 21, 2024 08:50 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBBallymacash 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
S4E10: Ballymacash Rangers - The Story So Far
January 21, 2024 08:50 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBBallymacash 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
S4E9: 2023-24 Northern Irish Football Championship Season so far
January 10, 2024 11:21 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn 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
S4E8: The 2024 Irish Cup 5th Round Preview with Steven Crawford
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBHappy 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 o...
S4E7: The Future of Football in Northern Ireland with Gerard Lawlor, CEO Northern Irish Football League (NIFL)
October 02, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn 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 ...
S4E6: The Fergusons: Glenn and Matthew
September 10, 2023 11:05 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThe 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 chang...
S4E5: A Successful Defence - Back to Back Irish Cup Success with Paul Heatley
August 13, 2023 10:34 - 1 hour - 103 MBCrusaders 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.
S4E4: From Torquay to Inver - Levi Ives Player Interview
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBLevi 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.
S4E3: Player Interview with David Cushley
July 19, 2023 10:54 - 1 hour - 104 MBDavid 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.
S4E2: Back With The Big Boys: The Loughgall 2022-23 Championship winning story
June 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe 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
S4E1: Back with a Bang(or) - A return to the Championship
June 11, 2023 10:58 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBThe 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') O...
The Return of Campbell's Footballs - A teaser
April 22, 2023 12:01 - 44 seconds - 688 KBThe Good Craic returns - Summer 2023.
Split Special
April 04, 2022 10:45 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn 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
Kerry Beattie
March 16, 2022 11:37 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBIn 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 t...
James Singleton
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBGlenavon 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...
Cup Drama, League Cup History and the Mother of all Title Races Continues
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBSteven 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 fina...
Simone Magill
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBSimone 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 Europea...
Conor Keeley
March 02, 2022 11:58 - 42 minutes - 58 MBBallymena 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.
Rachel Furness
February 25, 2022 11:38 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt'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 Championshi...
Stewart Nixon
February 09, 2022 11:02 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBCarrick 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 Stua...
Irish Cup Last 16 Special: Mullen, Clarke and Potts
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBDarren 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.
NIALL CURRIE RETURNS! Dundela, Newry double header and Irish Football League review
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBDundela 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.
MCCONVILLE RETURNS! Larne Shield Success and Swifts Safe?
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBAfter 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 h...
Andrew Davey
January 14, 2022 07:44 - 1 hour - 126 MBIrish 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.
The Northern Irish Football Show with Lauren McCann_1112022
January 11, 2022 10:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBLauren 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.
The 2021-22 Irish Cup First Round Preview
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBIn 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 a...
Islandmagee and Newington
January 05, 2022 08:50 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBIn 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.
Windmills on the Sunnyside
January 04, 2022 08:52 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBOxford 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...
Still Game for Irish League - HT Review with Mark McIntosh
January 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB*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 eq...
Marcus Kane
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBGlentoran 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 ...
Ryan Catney
December 10, 2021 08:37 - 1 hour - 122 MBCliftonville 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 Le...
Campbell's Footballs x Spirit of 2016 Podcast
December 07, 2021 08:57 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt'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.
Stevie Lowry
December 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBColeraine 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 m...
Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Steven Crawford - 1.12.2021
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBSteven 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 - Bl...
Jim Ervin
November 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBIrish 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 Ki...
Ciaran McGurgan
November 23, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBAnnagh 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.
Ryan Mayse
November 19, 2021 07:06 - 1 hour - 107 MBFor 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...
Elliott Morris
November 12, 2021 05:40 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe 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...
Andrew Slaven
October 20, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBIn 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 sea...
Campbell's Footballs - The Northern Irish Football Show with Lauren McCann - 15.10.2021
October 15, 2021 10:47 - 1 hour - 129 MBCampbell'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 ...