The Score NI

The Score NI
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The Score NI

The Score is Northern Ireland's #1 show for Irish League discussion, hosted by Michael Clarke. Each week we'll bring you an hour of top Irish League news, views and debate with the help of key figures from within NI football.

  1. The Score - 2 Games To Go

    1D AGO

    The Score - 2 Games To Go

    We have 3 guests on different quests this week from attempting to secure European qualification, to a promotion bid that could yet still become a title charge and a club looking for a late escape from the relegation zone. Michael is joined by Larne defender Aaron Donnelly, H&W Welders manager Paul Kee and Newington captain Richard Gowdy.

    1h 2m
  2. The Score - Parties and Playoffs

    APR 10

    The Score - Parties and Playoffs

    Michael is joined by Linfield goalie David Walsh, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign to become the Blues first-choice between the posts on their way to Gibson Cup glory. We get to know Charles Dunne, who has impressed since his January arrival at Coleraine. Plus we catch up with Limavady United manager Paul Owens, whose side are part of a three-way tussle for a promotion playoff position with only three league games to go.

    59 min
  3. The Score - Success and Sacrifice

    APR 3

    The Score - Success and Sacrifice

    Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin looks ahead to their remaining split games as they chase down 7th spot and a European play-off place, we hear from former Linfield defender Matthew Clarke who has picked up silverware in Scotland with Livingston last weekend, while Annagh United's Ryan Moffatt discusses battling back from a horror injury just in time for an exciting end to the season in the Championship.

    1 hr
  4. The Score - Showpiece In Sight

    MAR 27

    The Score - Showpiece In Sight

    4 teams are left standing with designs on reaching the big day in May and after this weekend we'll know our finalists. Joining us to discuss Ards v Cliftonville and Bangor v Dungannon Swifts is Michael Ruddy, Shea Gordon, Callum Byers and Andrew Mitchell. They'll give us their predictions and we'd love to hear yours too - vote in our poll!

    1h 3m
  5. The Score - Champions, Setbacks and Comebacks

    MAR 20

    The Score - Champions, Setbacks and Comebacks

    Darren Murphy joins Michael to reflect on Linfield's 57th title triumph, Dungannon Swifts pushing for European football and big games this weekend which will decide who finishes on the wrong side of the split. Plus we have an in-depth chat with Ballymena Utd striker Johnny McMurray about his serious knee injury, his decision to document his road to recovery and an exciting new project he is working on.

    57 min
  6. The Score - 2025 BetMcLean Cup Final Special

    MAR 5

    The Score - 2025 BetMcLean Cup Final Special

    Michael looks ahead to Sunday's League Cup final between Glentoran and Cliftonville with the help of key figures from both sides. The Glens perspective is provided by boss Declan Devine, skipper Marcus Kane and 'keeper Dan Gyollai. The Reds are represented by manager Jim Magilton, club captain Rory Hale and record goalscorer Joe Gormley.

    54 min
  7. The Score - All Fun and Cup Games

    FEB 27

    The Score - All Fun and Cup Games

    As we head into an Irish Cup quarter-final weekend, we are joined by two Championship managers hoping to claim scalps to seal their spot in the semi-finals. Bangor's Lee Feeney is preparing to welcome Irish League giants Glentoran to Clandeboye Park on Friday night, whilst John Bailie's Ards will be facing Premiership strugglers Loughgall on Saturday. We'll also be speaking to defender Danny Wallace, who reflects on a brilliant season with Dungannon Swifts, as they look to overcome Carrick Rangers to continue their cup run.

    1h 3m
  8. The Score - Outside Inspiration

    FEB 20

    The Score - Outside Inspiration

    On this week’s show we are joined by two men who startedtheir careers outside of the Irish League. Our first guest is former Finn Harps and Derry City man Ciaran Coll, who has quickly won over Glentoran fans with his defensive displays. We discuss his time so far at the Glens, his LOI playing days, Brandywell departure and look ahead to some big games on the horizon. Whilst our second guest is someone who played at the otherend of the pitch, turning out for the likes of Carrick Rangers, Ballymena Utd and Portadown to name a few. Shane Dolan gives us an insight into player recruitment, the growing reputation of the Irish League outside of Northern Ireland and his own experiences in football management since hanging up his boots.

    1h 6m
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The Score is Northern Ireland's #1 show for Irish League discussion, hosted by Michael Clarke. Each week we'll bring you an hour of top Irish League news, views and debate with the help of key figures from within NI football.

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    The Score NI
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
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