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In a BelTel Football exclusive Irish League superstar Joel Cooper opens up about his shock move from Linfield to Coleraine. Joel joins Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey in the studio to discuss the transfer that has dominated the headlines this season. The Irish League winner sets the record straight on why he decided to swap Windsor Park for the Coleraine Showgrounds. The former Oxford United man denies that he held the Blues to ransom. The BelTel Football panel also discuss Glentoran’s decision not to offer champions Linfield a guard of honour, Fuad Sule's potential move away from The Oval and Northern Ireland women’s 1-0 win over Romania.

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Linfield legend William Murphy joins his old gaffer David Jeffrey and host Keith Bailie in the studio for this week’s Bel Tel Football. The former defender reflects on his incredible career that saw him nine Irish League titles and seven Irish Cups over a 16 year-stint at Windsor Park. The panel also discuss the battle for second place, the Irish Cup Semi-Finals and the battle for promotion at the top of the Championship.

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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of BelTel Football we look at what happened and who is to blame for the Irish Premiership ‘fixture fiasco’ last weekend. Irish League legend David Jeffrey is also in the hot seat to discuss his lifetime in football and how after heartbreak at Manchester United, a chance encounter to play for Glentoran against Liverpool brought David back into football and the Irish League.

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Keith Bailie is joined in the studio by Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey as BelTel Football hand out their half-term report cards. Find out who is top of the class and who must do better. This week's show also features the thoughts of Linfield boss David Healy, Glentoran's new teen sensation James Douglas and new Larne manager Nathan Rooney.

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Steven Beacom is joined by David Jeffery to discuss the appointment of ‘unknown’ Nathan Rooney as new Larne manager, and the controversial retrospective 3 match ban of Paul Heatley. They are also joined by Irish League legend Stephen Baxter to discuss his trophy laden playing career, his incredible managerial career and how Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool made him decide to leave Crusaders.

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Bangor manager Lee Feeney joins Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and his old manager David Jeffrey in the studio for this week's BelTel Football. Feeney reflects on his playing career that took him from Ards to Linfield to Rangers and back again. He also looks to the future, as his Bangor team chase promotion to the Premiership. The panel also discuss Northern Ireland’s Nations League promotion, Tiernan Lynch’s shock move from Larne to Derry City, Glenavon’s appointment of Paddy McLaughlin and Gavin Whyte’s potential Irish League return. 

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Steven Beacom is joined by David Jeffrey and NI football legend Darren Murphy who played for Portadown, Ballymena, Dungannon and Linfield. He has also managed Dungannon, coached at Linfield and Crusaders, was an elite performance coach at the IFA, and is currently manager of Finn Harps in the League of Ireland. He talks through his career as a player and a manager and also opens up on dealing with depression. We also look at the upcoming Northern Ireland vs Belarus match and the race between Linfield and Larne.

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Ballymena United striker Johnny McMurray joins Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey to discuss his Irish League career. McMurray recalls the ecstasy of scoring an incredible winning goal in an Irish Cup Final, and the agony of the dreadful injury which will rule him out for the next 18 months. Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom joins on the line from Stockholm to discuss Northern Ireland’s 5-1 loss to Sweden in Stockholm. The panel also discuss the future of Carrick Rangers goalkeeper Jack McIntyre after he apologised for ‘any distressed caused’ to a Cliftonville ballboy and this weekend’s Irish Cup Semi-Finals.

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NIFL Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor joins host Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey to discuss the future of league football in Northern Ireland. In a wide-ranging interview the former Cliftonville chairman man discuss the standard of the Sports Direct Premiership, sectarianism in football, the long-awaited NI Football Fund, Sunday football, summer football and television coverage of the domestic game.

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Keith Bailie is joined by Warren Feeney and sports journalist Graham Luney. Feeney gives his insights on the state of the Irish League and whether he would consider a job in NI in the near future, while Graham gives a preview of this weekend’s matches, including what will likely be a tight game between Glentoran and Larne.

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Steven Beacom is joined by ex-Portadown player and manager Matthew Tipton and Indo Sport journalist Dan McDonnell to discuss Thursday’s European showdown between Larne and Shamrock Rovers, which could test ‘superiority’ between the League of Ireland and the Irish League. Matthew discusses life as a manager in the Irish League alongside Northern Ireland Women’s team legend Ashley Hutton, who gives her insight on their upcoming game against Croatia and the advancement in women’s football.

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Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom and Irish League legend David Jeffrey join host Keith Bailie in the studio to look back on Northern Ireland’s incredible 5-0 victory over Bulgaria in the Nations League. The panel also discuss the NI Football Fund and ponder how best to spend the long-awaited £36million worth of stadium funding. On this week’s Bel Tel Football, the panel look ahead to the big derby between Ballymena United and Coleraine and preview the Women’s Irish Cup final.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Irish League legend David Jeffrey joins host Keith Bailie and Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom to discuss this Saturday's crunch game between Linfield and Larne. Also on Bel Tel Football, the panel reflect on a mixed week for Northern Ireland as the Green and White Army suffered 'shameful and unacceptable' treatment in Bulgaria. David Jeffrey also pays tribute to Irish League referee Keith Kennedy, who died suddenly aged 33 last Wednesday.

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Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom in the studio to discuss his controversial appointment, the famous Irish Cup win and the Reds hopes for the future. The panel also discuss Larne's Conference League draw, Loughgall's Sunday football challenge and this weekend's international double header. How will Northern Ireland cope without Manchester United defender Jonny Evans?

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Linfield are title winners yet again for a world record 57th time. The Blues were crowned champions of the Sports Direct Premiership this week with 6 games spare. In this weeks episode we are joined by Linfield Chairman Roy McGivern to talk about the title glory, the possibility of a Linfield sale and we also discuss the future of Blues manager David Healy.

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Irish League legend David Jeffrey and Belfast Telegraph Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom join host Keith Bailie to discuss David Healy’s decision to reject Raith Rovers and remain at Linfield. The panel also ask if Ballymena United and Dungannon Swifts should have been postponed after four Swifts players were involved in a car crash. There’s a preview of Larne’s crucial Conference League Play-Off with Lincoln Red Imps and the team reflect on Loughgall’s Sunday football victory over NIFL.

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Host Keith Bailie is joined by Belfast Telegraph sports journalists Steven Beacom and Conor McLaughlin to discuss Tuesday night's Sports Direct Premiership games as Linfield, Cliftonville and Crusaders maintain their 100% records. The panel discuss Benji Magee's move from Loughgall to Larne, ask if the Invermen's Conference League adventure is actually good for Irish League football and preview this weekend's games.

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Host Keith Bailie is joined by Irish League legend David Jeffrey and the Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom to discuss Lee Bonis’ move to ADO Den Haag, VAR in the Irish League and illegal payments in Irish League football. The panel also previews this weekend’s games as Coleraine host Ballymena United and new boys Portadown take on Glentoran.

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Join Keith Bailie and special guests 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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It’s a red letter day for Joe Gormley as Cliftonville defeat Glentoran 1-0 in the BetMcLean Cup Final. Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey pour over the final as 14,000 turn out for the showpiece event. Unfortunately, the game was marred by crowd trouble in the second half with the PSNI set to investigate. Meanwhile, Cliftonville ponder outside investment, Loughgall part company with Dean Smith and the head of the Northern Ireland Football Fund is grilled at a Stormont committee meeting. The panel are also joined by new Northern Ireland striker Ronan Hale, who has been named in Michael O’Neill’s squad for this month’s double-header.

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The Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom took two well know football managers out for lunch, ahead of Sunday’s BetMcLean Cup Final. Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton and Glentoran gaffer Declan Devine join the panel ahead of the Windsor Park showdown for a very special edition of Bel Tel Football. Back in the studio, Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey preview the decider, and discuss Larne’s struggles and a dramatic weekend of Irish Cup action.

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Glentoran hero Michael Halliday is the special guest on this week’s BelTel Football. He joins presenter Keith Bailie, Belfast Telegraph Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Linfield legend David Jeffrey in the studio to discuss his goal-laden career. Michael reflects on that memorable day in 2001 when he scored the winner for Glentoran against David’s Linfield side in the Irish Cup Final. The current Bangor striker also looks ahead to this Friday’s Irish Cup Quarter-Final as the Seasiders take on his old club Glentoran at Clandeboye Park. The panel also discuss the fall-out from NIFL’s Storm Darragh U-turn, potential outside investment at Cliftonville, the Irish FA’s new National Training Centre and Northern Ireland’s dramatic 3-2 win over Bosnia in the Women’s Nations League.

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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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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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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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