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The Score NI

The Score NI
Irish League
Cliftonville
Larne Football Club
Glentoran
Ballymena United
European Competition
Crusaders
Linfield FC
Glenavon
Coleraine FC
Dungannon Swifts
Portadown
Larne
Newry City
Carrick Rangers
Bangor FC
Shamrock Rovers
League Of Ireland
Lincoln Red Imps
European Football

The Score is Northern Ireland's #1 show for Irish League discussion, hosted by Michael Clarke. Each week we'll bring you an hour of top Irish League news, views and debate with the help of key figures from within NI football.

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Recent Guests

Lee Tavinder
Former referee with 27 years of experience
Episode: The Score - Whistle While You Work
Ciaran McGurgan
Manager of Annagh United football team
Annagh United
Episode: The Score - Whistle While You Work
Stephen Baxter
Manager of Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers Football Club
Episode: The Score - End of Season Celebrations
Michael O'Neill
Manager of the Northern Ireland national team
Northern Ireland National Football Team
Episode: The Score - End of Season Celebrations
Stephen Davis
Inductee into the Dr. Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame
Former Northern Ireland International Player
Episode: The Score - End of Season Celebrations
Stuart Dallas
Inductee into the Dr. Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame
Former Northern Ireland International Player
Episode: The Score - End of Season Celebrations
Shane McCabe
Former footballer with experience in Irish Cup Finals
Dungannon Swifts
Episode: The Score - 2025 Irish Cup Final Special
Sam Ashford
Professional footballer and former Cliftonville player known for scoring in the Irish Cup final
Cliftonville
Episode: The Score - 2025 Irish Cup Final Special
Gavin Whyte
Northern Ireland international footballer, current player for Derry City
Derry City
Episode: The Score - Youth and Experience

Host

Michael Clarke
Host of discussions centered around the latest updates, performances, and analysis in Northern Irish football.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Superb NI Football podcast

    Michael povides a great in depth coverage of all things realted to NI Football, including great interviews with all the top players and managers

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    DJ Darren
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • IPL coverage

    Great show Michael.

    Looking forward to next season and continue IL reviews and previews .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irish stew 11
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for providing in-depth analysis and engaging discussions on Northern Ireland football.
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The Score - Whistle While You Work
Q: What has been the key to Annagh United's successful start this season?
Ciaran mentions squad depth and competition amongst players as significant factors.
The Score - Whistle While You Work
Q: How has your life changed after retiring from refereeing?
Lee explains the adjustment to no longer being on the pitch and how he still feels connected to refereeing.
The Score - More To Give
Q: What are your ambitions for the season?
Promoting my club is the priority, but I just want to keep playing football.
The Score - More To Give
Q: What are your thoughts coming into the Linfield match?
I think the title race is all but done and Linfield are going to win it.
The Score - More To Give
Q: How are you finding a wee bit of the media lifestyle?
It's different but enjoyable, keeps me involved in football.

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Focusing on the vibrant world of Northern Irish football, episodes cover a broad range of topics including team performances, managerial strategies, player transfers, and individual player experiences. The discussions feature interviews with managers, players, and analysts, providing listeners with in-depth insights into the Irish League's dynamics. Unique segments around special events, like the Irish Cup finals, emphasize the emotional aspect of the sport, showcasing the community spirit and passion surrounding these matches. The program is characterized by a lively, engaging format that attracts football enthusiasts keen on understanding both the competitive landscape and behind-the-scenes stories of Northern Irish clubs.

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The Score NI launched 7 years ago and published 282 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Score NI include:

1. Lee Tavinder
2. Ciaran McGurgan
3. Stephen Baxter
4. Michael O'Neill
5. Stephen Davis
6. Stuart Dallas
7. Shane McCabe
8. Sam Ashford

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