Episodes

  • “The best performance I’ve ever seen at Windsor Park!”: Northern Ireland's 5-0 win against Bulgaria

    “The best performance I’ve ever seen at Windsor Park!”: Northern Ireland's 5-0 win against Bulgaria
    Oct 16 2024
    Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom and Irish League legend David Jeffrey join host Keith Bailie in the studio to look back on Northern Ireland’s incredible 5-0 victory over Bulgaria in the Nations League. The panel also discuss the NI Football Fund and ponder how best to spend the long-awaited £36million worth of stadium funding. On this week’s Bel Tel Football, the panel look ahead to the big derby between Ballymena United and Coleraine and preview the Women’s Irish Cup final.

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    39 mins
  • "I was in a sack-race with Elton John"- NI World Cup hero Gerry Armstrong

    "I was in a sack-race with Elton John"- NI World Cup hero Gerry Armstrong
    Oct 9 2024
    World Cup hero Gerry Armstrong is the special guest on this week’s edition of BelTel Football. Gerry is best known for exploits at the 1982 World Cup when he scored that famous goal against Spain in Valencia. But he’s no stranger to the Irish League, turning out for both Bangor and Glenavon either side of his time in the Football League. Gerry joins host Keith Bailie and Belfast Telegraph columnist to look ahead to Northern Ireland’s Nations League games against Belarus and Bulgaria. The panel also reflect on Stephen Baxter’s appointment as Carrick Rangers manager, Glentoran’s stunning win over Linfield, Larne’s European adventure, Cliftonville Ladies’ title success and this week’s Sports Direct Premiership fixtures.

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    41 mins
  • "I left Glentoran because I felt I'd never have full control"- Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree

    "I left Glentoran because I felt I'd never have full control"- Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree
    Oct 2 2024
    Steven Beacom is joined by Dungannon Swifts manager, Rodney McAree, to talk about his side's remarkable start to the season and why he left Glentoran. Former Cliftonville and Institute manager Paddy McLaughlin, also joins to tell us about his ‘regrets’ on leaving the Solitude hotseat, plus his desire to return to the dugout. We also look ahead to Larne’s historic European match against Molde, Friday's ‘Big Two’ derby between Linfield and Glentoran, and reflect on Stuart King's departure from Carrick Rangers.

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    46 mins
  • 'The job I got wasn't the job I agreed to do'- Former Linfield General Manager David Graham

    'The job I got wasn't the job I agreed to do'- Former Linfield General Manager David Graham
    Sep 25 2024
    Former Linfield General Manager David Graham joins host Keith Bailie and chief sportswriter Steven Beacom for this week’s edition of BelTel Football. David reflects on his time at Windsor Park and calls for David Jeffrey to be installed as the club’s new Director of Football. The panel also discuss Larne manager Tiernan Lynch’s potential move to St. Johnstone, Ballymena United’s incredible run of form and this weekend’s Sports Direct Premiership fixtures.

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    44 mins
  • Stuart King: "Managing Carrick Rangers has given me sleepless nights"

    Stuart King: "Managing Carrick Rangers has given me sleepless nights"
    Sep 18 2024
    Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King joins host Keith Bailie and Irish League legend David Jeffrey in the studio for this week's edition to BelTel Football. Stuart reflects on his time as Carrick boss and his experience working with the club's American owner Michael Smith. Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom drops in to discuss the collapse of the plan for Casement Park to host Euro 2028 games, while the panel reflect on Linfield's 0-0 draw with Cliftonville and look ahead to this weekend's action.

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    41 mins
  • 'Shameful and unacceptable' scenes in Bulgaria after NI loss & Linfield and Larne prepare for battle

    'Shameful and unacceptable' scenes in Bulgaria after NI loss & Linfield and Larne prepare for battle
    Sep 11 2024
    Irish League legend David Jeffrey joins host Keith Bailie and Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom to discuss this Saturday's crunch game between Linfield and Larne. Also on Bel Tel Football, the panel reflect on a mixed week for Northern Ireland as the Green and White Army suffered 'shameful and unacceptable' treatment in Bulgaria. David Jeffrey also pays tribute to Irish League referee Keith Kennedy, who died suddenly aged 33 last Wednesday.

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    40 mins
  • "I didn't let the noise around my appointment affect me"- Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton

    "I didn't let the noise around my appointment affect me"- Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton
    Sep 4 2024
    Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom in the studio to discuss his controversial appointment, the famous Irish Cup win and the Reds hopes for the future. The panel also discuss Larne's Conference League draw, Loughgall's Sunday football challenge and this weekend's international double header. How will Northern Ireland cope without Manchester United defender Jonny Evans?

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    46 mins
  • Linfield boss David Healy rejects Raith Rovers, Loughgall’s Sunday football victory and Dungannon win after horror car crash

    Linfield boss David Healy rejects Raith Rovers, Loughgall’s Sunday football victory and Dungannon win after horror car crash
    Aug 28 2024
    Irish League legend David Jeffrey and Belfast Telegraph Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom join host Keith Bailie to discuss David Healy’s decision to reject Raith Rovers and remain at Linfield. The panel also ask if Ballymena United and Dungannon Swifts should have been postponed after four Swifts players were involved in a car crash. There’s a preview of Larne’s crucial Conference League Play-Off with Lincoln Red Imps and the team reflect on Loughgall’s Sunday football victory over NIFL.

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    43 mins