‘I just collapsed. It was ecstasy’: Rodney McAree on Dungannon’s historic Irish Cup Final win
Dungannon Swifts have won the Irish Cup for the first time in their history and our man Steven Beacom has travelled to Stangmore Park for this very special edition of BelTel Football. On Wednesday morning, Steven sat down with NIFWA Manager of the Year Rodney McAree and his assistant Dixie Robinson do discuss Dungannon’s incredible win over Cliftonville at Windsor Park. The two lifelong friends reflect on the cup final, the dramatic penalty shootout and the joyous celebrations on the streets of Tyrone. Meanwhile back in the studio, host Keith Bailie and Swifts reporter Adrian Rutherford discuss Dungannon’s journey from the B Division to Irish Cup glory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Irish Cup Final Special: Cliftonville’s Rory Hale and Dungannon’s James Knowles go head-to-head
Cliftonville captain Rory Hale and Dungannon Swifts midfielder James Knowles join Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey in the studio for BelTel Football’s Irish Cup Final special. Rory reflects on last year’s final when his brother Ronan scored twice to end Cliftonville’s 45-year wait for Irish Cup glory. James recalls the heartbreaking admin error the forced him to miss the 2013 Final and playing in 2020 Final during lockdown. The panel also discuss Carrick’s play-off win over Annagh United, the managerial situation at Coleraine and the already infamous Inver Brawl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Morgan Day – 20 Years On: ‘I feared that someone could be killed’
20 years to the day, Linfield manager David Jeffrey and Glentoran striker Chris Morgan join Keith Bailie in the studio to discuss one of the most infamous games in Irish League history. On the pitch, Chris Morgan scored a late winner to given Glentoran a 3-2 win in the title decider. But the match was overshadowed by some of the worst crowd trouble ever seen in Northern Ireland as spectators clashed on The Oval pitch. The panel also discuss Dean Shiels’ future at Coleraine, Bangor’s promotion to the Premiership, Newry City’s double relegation and Chris Morgan’s dream of guiding amateur club Rosario into the ranks of the Irish League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘I’m really concerned for next generation of Irish League goalkeepers’: Michael Dougherty
Is the football nation that gave the world Pat Jennings falling behind when it comes to producing top class goalkeepers? Derry City’s Head of Goalkeeping Michael Dougherty joins Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey in the studio to discuss the future of goalkeeping in the Irish League. Michael discusses the role of the goalkeeper in modern, how clubs must do more to promote young shotstoppers and his role in recruiting the likes of Daniel Gyollia for Glentoran. The panel also discuss Loughgall’s relegation and the thrilling title race at the top of the Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bonus: Rory McIlroy achieves sporting immortality with Masters victory
On Sunday night at Augusta National, Rory Mcilroy defeated Justin Rose in a heart-stopping playoff to win the Masters for the first time in his career. The Holywood man has become the sixth person to complete a career grand slam. In this BelTel Football special, Keith Bailie is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Chief Audience Editor Gareth Hanna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Keith Bailie and special guests including David Jeffrey and Steven Beacom as they discuss all the big talking points in Irish League football with unique takes and expert opinion. The panel will take a deep dive into the world of the Sports Direct Premiership, looking at upcoming games and discussing all the hot topics from across football in Northern Ireland.
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