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A quirky football show in which I, Dr. Grant Campbell, talk to people from the world of football and entertainment about their time in the game and ask them to share stories. This podcast will host plenty of wild football predictions as well as interesting stories from a diverse range of guests within football such as grassroots, media and journalism, ex-professionals and football fans. Contributions, shout outs and conversations encouraged! "The Only Podcast where bad predictions are cancelled out by good craic"! In Association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music

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S4E13: Newry and Tales from the Press Box with Gareth McCullough

2024/02/19

Gareth McCullough is a journalist and media enthusiast who has done a range of things across the footballing game in Northern Ireland. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Gareth to discuss his time following his beloved Newry City as well as how he got into journalism and media. There are plenty of fabulous stories including relationships with Darren Mullen and interviewing Petr Cech. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

S4E12: Northern Irish League Stories, Larne and more with Gerry Flynn

2024/02/12

Northern Irish Football legend Gerry Flynn has had a remarkable career encompassing a host of clubs including Cliftonville, Coleraine and Hull City. On the show, he sits down to chat with Grant about his time in the game as well as discuss his latest ventures in the league with the 2023 champions Larne. Many greatc stories and memories are shared as Gerry lifts the lid on a distinguished career which is nowhere near done yet! Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

S4E11: Refereeing in Northern Ireland with FIFA Referee Jamie Robinson

2024/02/05

Jamie Robinson has done a lot so far in his refereeing career so far. Officiating since the age of 13, he has had the opportunity to manage the Mid Ulster Cup and Co. Antrim Shield Finals. He has also stood next to Pep Guardiola on the touchline and does a lot outside of football with his flags-related businesses.# In this episode, Jamie speaks to Grant about his time refereeing so far and highlights plans for refereeing in Northern Ireland long term. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

S4E10: Ballymacash Rangers - The Story So Far

2024/01/21

Ballymacash Rangers have been one of the stories of recent NI domestic football. On this special episode of the show, Grant sits down with manager Lee Forsythe to discuss their incredible rise so far and it's plans for the future. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

S4E9: 2023-24 Northern Irish Football Championship Season so far

2024/01/10

In this second episode of the new series, Grant speaks to journalist Lewis Bennett about the Championship in Northern Ireland as an incredible second half of the season is set in store. Every club is discussed from Ards to Portadown as well as a discussion on an exciting Premiership Intermediate League title race also!! Music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope

S4E8: The 2024 Irish Cup 5th Round Preview with Steven Crawford

2024/01/03

Happy New Year! After a hiatus, Campbell's Footballs is back for a new series and on this episode of the show, Grant is back with his old comrade Steven Crawford of the Belfast Live to discuss the 5th round of the Irish Cup for 2024. Can Crusaders kick off their defence with a win over Ards? Who could be in for a surprise? And who ultimately wins it? The views of the guys on the show plus a predictions discussion connected to the Irish Premiership as an intense second half of the season is on the cards. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

S4E7: The Future of Football in Northern Ireland with Gerard Lawlor, CEO Northern Irish Football League (NIFL)

2023/10/02

In September 2023, The Northern Irish Football League introduced it's strategy for the next five years up until 2028. In it contains information about protecting club's heritage, improving the professionalism of the league, restructuring competitions and much more. In this special episode of Campbell's Footballs, the CEO of NIFL Gerard Lawlor chats with Grant about the current landscape of football in NI before tackling the strategy and discussing the plans for the future. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope. Follow Campbell's Footballs on Twitter: @CamFootballs

S4E6: The Fergusons: Glenn and Matthew

2023/09/10

The Ferguson name is synonymous with Northern Irish League Football. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Glenn "Spike" Ferguson and his son Matthew to discuss their playing careers in the Irish League. We discuss Glenn's playing days at Linfield and chat about comparisons and differences Matthew has had at Harland and Wolff Welders so far. We chat about many other talking points including support of managers and teammates, being involved in big matches and how the game has changed from the 1990s to today. With music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

S4E5: A Successful Defence - Back to Back Irish Cup Success with Paul Heatley

2023/08/13

Crusaders Football Club have an unbelievable love affair with the Irish Cup. In 2023, they successfully defended their trophy after a brilliant win over Ballymena United, a side they defeated in the same competition 12 months previously. On this episode of the show Paul Heatley chats with Grant to reminisce about the club's run to both cup successes. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

S4E4: From Torquay to Inver - Levi Ives Player Interview

2023/08/02

Levi Ives has had an unbelievable Irish League career. He's been a constantly regular for Cliftonville and has had League Cup and County Antrim Shield success. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Levi to discuss early days at Torquay, working with Gerard Lyttle and Paddy McLaughlin as well as playing alongside Marty Donnelly, Conor Devlin and Joe Gormley. We also discuss Larne and his visions for the 2023-24 Northern Irish season. With music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

S4E3: Player Interview with David Cushley

2023/07/19

David Cushley is an Irish League phenomenon. If he's not scoring 30 yard scorchers he's winning Cups, County Antrim Shields and League titles. In this episode of the show, I chat to David about his career so far which has spanned Ballymena United, Lisburn Distillery, Crusaders and his current spell at Carrick Rangers. We discuss working under Tommy Wright, Glenn Ferguson and Stephen Baxter as well as playing alongside Sean O'Neill and Colin Coates. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

S4E2: Back With The Big Boys: The Loughgall 2022-23 Championship winning story

2023/06/25

The 2022-23 season was an outstanding and historical one for Loughgall FC. In this episode of the show, Grant sits down with Berratt Turker, Caolan Loughran and Mark Carson to review the campaign and look ahead to a return to the Premiership for the 2023-24 season. Intro: 'Rumour of a Good Life' by Toby Johnson Outro: 'Dangerous Night' by Rory Hope