Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast

Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast
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A different take, on a very different league. A podcast covering every game, goal and incident that lights up the Irish League. Presented by Peter Cinnamond.

  1. Could a Larne stumble blow open a title race?

    4D AGO

    Could a Larne stumble blow open a title race?

    Keelan Leeper joins the podcast to recap a busy double gameweek. Linfield seemed to have bounced back from crisis on the pitch. The Glens are furious with big refereeing calls after they let a lead against Larne slip through their fingers. Plus the Invermen lose for the first time in 18th games, could any sort of title race still be on?

    1h 36m
  2. Linfield in Decline: Irish Cup Exit and a Season Unravelling

    FEB 9

    Linfield in Decline: Irish Cup Exit and a Season Unravelling

    Are Linfield in crisis? Ross Welsh and Mark McGuiggan assemble to try and answer why this season has gone so badly for the Blues? What lessons can be learnt as fans pounder if David Healy is the right man to turn things around.

    1h 53m
  3. Glenavon Takeover: Can Investment turn them into Contenders?

    FEB 3

    Glenavon Takeover: Can Investment turn them into Contenders?

    Michael Scott, former Editor at Newry Reporter and Bandbridge Chronicle, joins the podcast to react to the announcement that Glenavon is the latest club set to agree to investment. Football International Limited have agreed to a deal which will seem them acquire a majority shareholding in the Club.Could this change their fortunes? Why would Glenavon be appealing to an investor? Who are Football International Limited? Is there questions around how much they can invest? And is Glenavon agreeing to a takeover a sign all clubs are open to business? Plus, a recap of the January transfer window and a preview of the Irish Cup 6th Round.

    1h 45m
  4. Cliftonville plunged into chaos as takeover collapses

    JAN 27

    Cliftonville plunged into chaos as takeover collapses

    Stephen Alexander joins the podcaster to help a big week off the pitch in the Irish League. We react to the breaking news that the much protracted Cliftonville take over has fallen through - for now - as the Toronto Investment Group pull out of the agreement. Plus, questions around sustainability in the Irish League comes to fore again as some headline transfers are rushed through the door ahead of the Transfer window shutting.

    1h 44m
  5. How long can Cliftonville's takeover crisis continue? + Larne pass latest title test

    JAN 19

    How long can Cliftonville's takeover crisis continue? + Larne pass latest title test

    Ally McCalmont reviews a gameweek which saw the top flight games back on the schedule. Larne outlast Linfield and Glentoran to further cement their clear stride to another title. Cliftonville crumble agianist Carrick at how ahead of the two sides meeting the Co. Antrim Shield Final. Plus all the latest January transfer moves and rumours in the Irish league.

    1h 29m
  6. Irish Cup 5th Round Recap + Round up of latest January transfer moves

    JAN 13

    Irish Cup 5th Round Recap + Round up of latest January transfer moves

    Irish League writer and reporter Barry Flynn returns to the podcast for his annual look back at the Irish Cup 5th Round. He also reflects on the early moves in the January transfer window so far.

    1h 26m
  7. Larne in the box seat for title. Can anybody stop them?

    JAN 6

    Larne in the box seat for title. Can anybody stop them?

    Joel Neill joins the first pod of 2026 to look back the Inver men's success this season. With the league title theirs to lose, how did we not see this coming? Are they really as good as ever before? Or have other teams just not stood up to the mark. We also look ahead to one of the most intriguing weekends the year in the Irish Cup 5th Round.

    1h 28m
  8. Boxing Day 2025 Recap + NIFL TV Thoughts

    12/28/2025

    Boxing Day 2025 Recap + NIFL TV Thoughts

    Mark McGuiggan dusts off the turkey sandwich crumbs off his new jumper to recap one of biggest Boxing Days in recent memory. Plus, your feedback from the first outing of NIFL TV.

    1h 35m
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A different take, on a very different league. A podcast covering every game, goal and incident that lights up the Irish League. Presented by Peter Cinnamond.

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  • Creator
    Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Clean
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