Episodes
Published 07/11/20
Joel Taggart is joined by the new Northern Ireland Manager Ian Baraclough, his assistant Jimmy Nicholl and former NI international, John O'Neill.
Published 07/11/20
Joel Taggart & Liam Beckett are joined by representatives from the 2019/20 NIFL Premiership Champions Linfield; Manager David Healy and defender Mark Stafford.
Published 06/27/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett discuss how the NIFL season should finish with Crusaders Manager Stephen Baxter, Portadown Manager Matthew Tipton and Warrenpoint Manager Barry Gray.
Published 06/13/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by Coleraine Manager Oran Kearney, Glenavon Manager Gary Hamilton and Dungannon Swifts Manager Kris Lindsay.
Published 06/06/20
Joel Taggart & Liam Beckett are joined by Ballymena United Manager David Jeffrey, Glentoran Manager Mick McDermott and Institute Manager Sean Connor.
Published 05/30/20
Michael McNamee and Liam Beckett are joined by former Man United midfielder Sammy McIlroy to relive Northern Ireland's success at the 1980 British Home Championship.
Published 05/23/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by former Northern Ireland Manager, Michael O'Neill, and the 112 capped ex-Captain, Aaron Hughes, to relive some special memories.
Published 05/09/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by Irish Cup semi-finalists; Jim Ervin, Stephen O'Donnell, Barry Johnston and Marcus Kane as they battle to 'lift the cup'
Published 05/02/20
Joel and Liam return to the 'Podcast World' to reflect on the remarkable last day of the 1994 Irish League season. Joined by Sandy Fraser, Paul Byrne, Pat Fenlon and Mark Robson.
Published 04/25/20
Jim Magilton joins Michael McNamee and Liam Beckett to discuss his career and the latest talking points from football in Northern Ireland. Magilton, now elite performance director at the IFA talks about the pathway for young players making first team football and if they are better serving their time in Northern Ireland rather than going to full-time academies in England and Scotland. A youth team player at Liverpool, Jim talks about his time at the club training alongside some of the best...
Published 03/12/20
This week Matthew Tipton sits down with Michael McNamee and Liam Beckett. Matthew talks about his playing career in England, playing under the likes of Neil Warnock, Paul Ince and Carlton Palmer. Macclesfield Town’s all-time leading goal scorer talks about the mistakes he made along the way, how the fitness culture wasn't for him and reminisces about his time at clubs such as Bury and Oldham while lifting the lid on some of the great characters he played with. The Portadown manager also...
Published 03/05/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett travel to Fermanagh to sit down with Cliftonville goalkeeper Richard Brush and Ballinamallard United manager Harry McConkey.
Published 02/27/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett remember the late Harry Gregg who starred in goal for Manchester United & Northern Ireland and talk Irish League football with two of the league’s longest serving defenders, Colin Coates and Jim Ervin. Colin and Jim discuss what it’s like leaving the club you love after many years and look back on the League Cup final. Jim also discusses the current situation at Ballymena United while Colin reflects on his time at Crusaders and what he hopes to achieve at...
Published 02/20/20
As Coleraine and Crusaders prepare to meet in the League Cup final, Joel Taggart & Liam Beckett look ahead to the game with a couple of Irish League veterans. Curtis Allen and Sean Ward are this week’s guests and talk about the cup final, recent injury struggles, transfers and whether moving the football calendar would be a positive for the local game.
Published 02/13/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are joined by Larne's Martin Donnelly and Albert Watson.
Published 02/06/20
Joel Taggart and and Liam Beckett travel to Omagh to meet up with two of the Irish League's most in form players; Glentoran's Robbie McDaid and Coleraine's Jamie Glackin.
Published 01/30/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with Cliftonville defender Jamie Harney, fresh from his sides dramatic Co. Antrim Shield victory over Ballymena United. They are also joined by former Glentoran and Crusaders midfielder Darren Lockhart. The panel look back on all the drama surrounding The Red’s late Co. Antrim shield win against David Jeffrey’s side and Jamie also talks about the time he faced Lionel Messi & Sergio Agüero. They also discuss all the current talking points from...
Published 01/23/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with retired Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley to discuss his career, starting from the early days in the Irish League. They are also joined by Gareth’s former manager at Coleraine, Marty Quinn and they talk about their time at the Showgrounds, players moving to full-time football in England and whether going via the Irish League is a better pathway than the English academies. Gareth talks about the managers he appreciated the most and whether...
Published 01/16/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with former Glenavon player, Rhys Marshall who recently completed a move to Shamrock Rovers. They are also joined by former Linfield and Glentoran striker Chris Morgan. Rhys talks about his decision to leave Glenavon and why he chose the League of Ireland side over some Irish Premiership clubs. The panel also discuss the title race and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the front runners.
Published 01/09/20
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett sit down with Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey and former Glentoran boss, Scott Young, to discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League. David and Scott both open up about their respective departures from Linfield and Glentoran, along with the pressure of managing the "big two." The panel also look ahead and preview the upcoming Boxing Day derbies.
Published 12/23/19
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett are at the Irish Cup 5th round draw in Windsor Park. The pair are joined by Coleraine's William Murphy, Gary Hamilton from Glenavon, Bryan McCarroll from Dundela, Glentoran's Paul Miller and Matthew Tipton from Portadown.
Published 12/12/19
Joel Taggart and guests discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League as well as showcasing the people and personalities behind the game.
Published 12/05/19
Joel Taggart and Liam Beckett celebrate Joe 'The Goal' Gormley's 30th birthday and welcome the Cliftonville Manager, Paddy McLaughlin to Irish League Behaviour.
Published 11/28/19
Joel Taggart is in Frankfurt with former Northern Ireland International John O'Neill. Michael Hughes is in Belfast as they all look ahead to the Euro 2020 playoffs.
Published 11/20/19