Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast

A different take, on a very different league. #NIFL ⚽

🎙️ @PeterCinnamond

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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐝♦️

The 25/26 #IrishLeague season recaped in our 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗱!

What was behind each top flight's team success or downfall?

And how did it compare to Peter, Ross & Joe's preseason pedictions?

LISTEN🎧: https://t.co/FqUSXpXj8i

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@GabSutton Very young at the time he was in the league. Showed a lot of promise and got the move while he was still on the up.

Haven't heard a huge amount from his two years at Palace. But clearly now is looking to push on within the full professional game at mens level.

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Big swings at Shamrock

[Portadown FC @Portadownfc]

𝐄𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦

Portadown Football Club can confirm that manager, David Jeffrey MBE, has bolstered his backroom team by appointing Jim Ervin as first team coach.

Read more ➡️
https://t.co/Jb53Rg7v78

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Where does he rank among Irish League strikers of the 21st century?

Top 15?

Top 10?

Higher? Or not even close?

[Larne Football Club (C) 🏆 @larnefc]

Playing a key role in our most historic moments ❤️

Andy Ryan leaves a record to be proud of at Inver Park 👏🏻

#HarbourBorn #MakingWaves

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Kalkirk!

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗥𝗞

Paul McGovern will join Falkirk from Glenavon for an undisclosed fee in the summer window subject to ITC.

🔗 https://t.co/5XxpSiCJxU

#BeJustAndFearNot
#ToSeeTheMourneviewAces
#WeAreMourneview
#NotInOurGame

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Get the pic on the 'gram!

[Alkass English @alkassenglish]

International Friendly 🇮🇪🇶🇦
Jack Moylan was shown a red card after a violent altercation with Jassim Jaber during the match between Ireland and Qatar.

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Career path of North West players,

Coleraine ⬇️
Ballymena ⬇️
Limavady ⬇️
Moyola Park

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The
Boyz 🔥🔥🔥

[BBC SPORT NI @BBCSPORTNI]

Uncapped teenagers Graham and O'Neill in NI squad👇
https://t.co/5dijCUE7Dk

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Incredibly tidy that.

[Limavady United @LimavadyUtdFC]

Limavady United are delighted to announce the signing of Sean Carlin from Glenavon for an undisclosed fee

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The memes could be unreal if Swifts struggle next season.

[Dungannon Swifts FC @DgnSwifts]

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✍️ | 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿

Dungannon Swifts FC are delighted to announce the signing of Barney McKeown from Glenavon FC.

The 24-year-old defender arrives at Stangmore Park bringing a wealth of Irish League experience, having captained Glenavon FC and consistently proven himself as a strong, reliable presence at the back.

Barney is known for his leadership qualities, composure on the ball, and defensive awareness, and we are excited to add those attributes to the squad ahead of the new season.

Speaking ahead of joining the club, Barney is eager to get involved and is looking forward to getting started at Stangmore Park, meeting the supporters, and playing his part in what promises to be an exciting season ahead for the Swifts.

Everyone at the club is looking forward to welcoming Barney and seeing the impact he will make in the blue of Dungannon Swifts FC. 👏 💙

🎥 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧.

Why not join us in welcoming Barney with your welcome wishes below!

#UTS #BarneyMcKeown #NewSigning

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10 Weeks

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@PintOfBass @ATGroundsNI It's pronounced East Coast Collision.

[Joe Gormley @JoeGormley19]

I promise this is my last 👀❤️🔴⚪️

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How many players are left from winning the Irish Cup two years ago?

[Cliftonville FC @cliftonvillefc]

☘️ Cliftonville Football Club offers sincere thanks and best wishes to Jonny Addis, who has taken the decision to move on this summer.

➡️ https://t.co/QiY9rfP0Re

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For the First Monday since last July.

[Ross Welsh @RossWelsh8]

Season finale pod, bringing a brilliant Kicking Match season to a close - off the back of this I’ve been praised for my ball knowledge, but also told I haven’t got a clue, so let me know either way

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@jovicu The place beyond

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The New Championship🏆

Play each team twice - Home & Away
Split after 30 games
7 more games in a 8 team split

1st place up automatically 🔼
Runners up go into Play Off vs Premeriship's 11th place 🥊

15th and 16th go down🔽
14th then enters a relegation play off 📌

Good luck!

[NI Football League @OfficialNIFL]

ℹ️ Following consultation with all Championship clubs, the format for the 2026/27 season can now be confirmed.

📰 https://t.co/w47qohYpBH

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It's a domestic double for the Blues 🏆🏆 ,✈️

[NI Football League @OfficialNIFL]

Blues get the job done.

@OfficialBlues 🌍 #BetMcLeanPlayoffs

European football confirmed ✅

[Joshua Ramsey @JoshuaRamsey01]

@KickingMatch @PeterCinnamond @RossWelsh8 @Josef_McCallion @ATGroundsNI Another season of enjoying listening to the podcasts each week 😃