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.

Join Keith Bailie and special guests including David Jeffrey and Steven Beacom as they discuss all the big talking points in Irish League football with unique takes and expert opinion. The panel will take a deep dive into the world of the Sports Direct Premiership, looking at upcoming games and discussing all the hot topics from across football in Northern Ireland.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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