Episodes

  • ‘The Prague police tried to handcuff David Healy to a radiator’: Irish League legend Glenn Ferguson

    ‘The Prague police tried to handcuff David Healy to a radiator’: Irish League legend Glenn Ferguson
    Feb 19 2025
    Linfield hero Glenn Ferguson is this week’s special guest on BelTel Football. The former Glenavon and Linfield striker joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom in the studio to discuss his incredible career that saw him scored 563 goals and win five caps for Northern Ireland. Linfield’s Academy head also reflects on his time at Windsor Park, working with the next generation of football stars, his stint as manager of Ballymena United and that infamous night out in Prague with the Northern Ireland team in 2001. The panel also ask if the Irish FA were right to overturn Larne striker Andy Ryan’s red card, what the Irish League can learn from the League of Ireland and we look ahead to Northern Ireland women’s Nations League campaign.

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    55 mins
  • 'I told the players if you're not with us we will go on without you': Glenavon boss Paddy McLaughlin

    '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

    '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

    ‘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
  • ‘What Declan Devine has done is absolutely fantastic and there’s more to come’ Glentoran overcome Larne in Shield decider

    ‘What Declan Devine has done is absolutely fantastic and there’s more to come’ Glentoran overcome Larne in Shield decider
    Jan 22 2025
    Glentoran’s drought is over. On Tuesday night, the east Belfast side defeated Larne on penalties in the County Antrim Shield Final to win their first trophy in five years. On this week’s BelTel Football, Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey discuss the showpiece decider with some help from Glentoran manager Declan Devine and goalscorer Charlie Lindsay. The panel also discuss the Big Two tussle over former Crusaders striker Kieran Offord and all the rest of the January transfer latest. David and Steven also give their thoughts on this weekend’s Irish League games including the clash between Linfield and Cliftonville at Windsor Park.

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    48 mins
  • "It disrupts the squad, the changing room and the club"- A deep dive into the January transfer window

    "It disrupts the squad, the changing room and the club"- A deep dive into the January transfer window
    Jan 15 2025
    Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey take a deep dive into the January Transfer Window on this week’s BelTel Football. The trio discuss Derry City’s signing spree as ex-Irish League favourites Gavin Whyte and Liam Boyce to join Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell. Irish League legend David Jeffrey calls for the end of pre-contracts while Steven Beacom reveals which clubs he believes will splash the cash before the end of the month. The panel also reflect on Tuesday night’s cup games, as both Cliftonville and Glentoran booked their place in the BetMcLean Cup Final. Glentoran manager Declan Devine and Larne boss Gary Haveron also drop in to talk about next Tuesday’s County Antrim Shield final at Seaview.

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    53 mins
  • ‘Not building a stadium at the Maze was a massive mistake’ : Ex-Fifa Vice President Jim Boyce

    ‘Not building a stadium at the Maze was a massive mistake’ : Ex-Fifa Vice President Jim Boyce
    Jan 8 2025
    Former Irish FA President and Fifa Vice President Jim Boyce joins presenter Keith Bailie and Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom in the studio for the latest episode of BelTel Football. The Cliftonville patron explain why he believes it was a major mistake not to build a new multi-sport stadium at the Maze during his time in office. He believes the planned 40,000-seater arena would have been the perfect venue for Euro 2028 and avoid the Casement Park controversary. Jim also reflects on his time as Fifa Vice President and his friendship with controversial leader Sepp Blatter. The lifelong Cliftonville supporter also pays tribute to Reds defender Michael Newberry who died suddenly in late December.

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    45 mins
  • “Joel is the highlight of the league at the minute” : NI and Irish League star Gareth McAuley on Joel Cooper’s shock Linfield switch

    “Joel is the highlight of the league at the minute” : NI and Irish League star Gareth McAuley on Joel Cooper’s shock Linfield switch
    Dec 18 2024
    The BelTel Football panel discuss Linfield star Joel Cooper’s shock Coleraine switch, Larne’s managerial crisis as Nathan Rooney steps down and Northern Ireland legend Gareth McAuley reflects on his incredible career.

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    51 mins