BelTel Football

By: Belfast Telegraph
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • 'I told the players if you're not with us we will go on without you': Glenavon boss Paddy McLaughlin
    Feb 12 2025
    Glenavon manager Paddy McLaughlin joins Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey in the studio for this week’s edition of BelTel Football. The panel reflect on Tuesday night’s big game, as Linfield defeated Larne 1-0 thanks to a goal from Kieran Offord. However, the main talking point from Windsor Park was referee Shane Andrews’ decision to red card Larne forward Andy Ryan. Former Derry City assistant Paddy McLaughlin also helps the panel preview the new League of Ireland season as the Candystripes prepare to play champions Shelbourne. Closer to home, special guest McLaughlin reflects on his three months in charge of Glenavon as the Lurgan Blues march up the table.

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    46 mins
  • 'We've lost a generation of supporters': Homeless clubs Ards and Institute make their case for stadium funding
    Feb 5 2025
    The Chairmen of the Irish League’s homeless clubs Ards and Institute – Warren Patton and Bill Anderson – join the BelTel Football panel to state their case for a slice of the NI Football Fund. Patton reflects on his club’s fight for survival, while Anderson recalls the devastating flood that wiped out their old Riverside home. Glentoran goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai also joins the pod to reflect on the moment when he helped the save the life of a Linfield steward. Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey also discuss last weekend’s Irish Cup games, transfer deadline day and Loughgall boss Dean Smith’s 15-game ban.

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    53 mins
  • ‘If this is the worst Blues team ever, David Healy must be some manager’: Ex-Linfield General Manager David Graham
    Jan 29 2025
    Is there any stopping Linfield? The Blues are now 19 points clear at the top of the Sports Direct Premiership. This week former Linfield General Manager David Graham joins Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey on BelTel Football to discuss a fine week for David Healy’s team. The panel also debate whether there is any place in football for pyrotechnics and how the NI Football Fund should be spent. Steven also takes one last dip into the transfer tavern before the window slams shut later this week.

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    53 mins

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