In this powerful and revealing episode, David reflects on:

⚽ The end of his playing career and transition into coaching

🧠 Becoming Larne manager, returning to Carrick Rangers, and his regrets in management

💥 The devastating injury to Scott Irvine and how it impacted him personally and professionally

🏙️ His current involvement with Shankill United and how he views the game today

🤝 His thoughts on a return to management, a heated run-in with Leon Knight, and his relationship with Michael Hughes

🧺 Oh… and you won’t believe the story involving a washing machine

This is real, honest football chat you won’t want to miss.

📍 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

In this episode, David dives into:🔹 Who is David McAlinden?🏟️ Playing at St. Andrew’s and how his Irish League career began👨‍👦 The massive influence his dad had on his football journey🤐 Things he regrets, lessons learned, and defining moments⚽ His playing career across Ballymena United, Crusaders, Glenavon, Cliftonville, Lisburn Distillery, and Carrick Rangers🗣️ Unfiltered stories about the managers he played under and the players he lined up with📖 And plenty of never-before-heard tales from inside the gameThis is real, raw football storytelling — don’t miss it.

Enjoy the full interview with Stuart King!

From laugh-out-loud stories to raw, honest moments about his football journey, this one has it all.

Linfield legend, mentor, manager – Stuart holds nothing back.