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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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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 29, 2026

    What is the secret behind Crusaders' early success? (opens the original)

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    Former Sports Editor of the Ballymena Times Stephen Alexander joins the pod to recap all the latest in the Irish League. Linfield win out in the battle of the big two, handing Coleraine their first loss of the season, at home to boot. Crusaders continue to show their bright start to the season is no fluke by coming back against Bangor and Glentoran are still on the look out for a new manager.

  2. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Are Portadown relegation favourites? (opens the original)

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    It has been a tough season for a couple of Irish League sides so far, but nobody more than Portadown. They came into a fresh campaign led by new manager David Jeffery, with a boatload of fresh faces through the door. But all it has left them is bottom of the table with a solitary point to their name. Is this just a horrible start to a season for a team in transition, or are Portadown the most likely team to be playing Championship football next season? Dave Watt joins the podcast to reflect on t

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Declan Devine departs Glentoran (opens the original)

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    Its all change in East Belfast once again as Declan Devine steps down as Glentoran boss. What didn't go to plan under his tenure, and who is in the frame to fill the hot seat? Matthew Brown gives his instant reaction. Plus football writer Lewis Bennett returns to the pod to give his latest take on all the happenings within the Irish League.

  4. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Are Coleraine a cut above the rest of the league? (opens the original)

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    Football writer Johnny McNabb joins the pod to look back on all the latest action from the weekend. A thumping 4-1 victory over Crusaders, goals flying in and the new signings already looking the part, the Bannsiders are top of the table and looking like the team to beat. Larne bounced back from their European heartbreak with a win over Glentoran. At the other end, Portadown and Limavady remain pointless, while Bangor produced a second-half comeback to secure their first point against Ballymena.

  5. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Larne crash out of Europe + Transfer Deadline Day moves (opens the original)

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    Larne’s European dream has gone up in smoke. The Invermen looked set to keep their European adventure alive, only for Lincoln Red Imps to strike late and send them crashing out in absolutely brutal fashion. And just when you thought the drama was over, Transfer Deadline Day delivered! Conor McMenamin swaps the North Coast for Glentoran, while Adam Brooks heads to Coleraine in two of the biggest moves of the window. Crusaders, Carrick Rangers and Dungannon Swifts all picked up big wins too as the

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