On The Spot Football Podcast

On The Spot Football Podcast

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Welcome to On the Spot football podcast where we dive deep into the stories that shape the world of football and beyond. Hosted by Johnny McMurray, we sit down with legends, players, coaches, journali... more
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  1. Number 1: In conversation with John Gregg

    What a football life. What a story. And what an episode! 🎙️⚽ John Gregg joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast for a fascinating conversation covering his life growing up surrounded by football, his own playing career and his passion for coaching. John shares incredible memories of growing up as the son of Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend Harry Gregg, being around some of the biggest names in the game, before forging his own path through Barnsley, Norway and the Irish League. From Glenavon, Coleraine, Ballymena United and Cliftonville to his journey into coaching and his current involvement with the Ballymena United first-team setup — there are brilliant stories, laughs and some very personal memories along the way.

    1h 22min
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  2. Number 2: In conversation with Demi Vance

    What a journey. What a career. And what a conversation! 🎙️⚽ Demi Vance joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast to tell her story — from being the only girl playing in a boys’ league to becoming a Northern Ireland international and playing at the Euros. Demi talks Glentoran, Rangers, Leicester City, Australia, overcoming an ACL injury, the realities of full-time football, and the highs and difficult moments of an international career that has seen her earn an incredible 96 caps for Northern Ireland. There’s plenty of honesty, laughs and brilliant stories throughout this one! 🔥

    1h 14min
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  3. Number 3: In conversation with Albert Watson

    What a career. What a story. And what an episode! 🎙️⚽ Albert Watson joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast for a brilliant look back at his journey through the game. From making his Ballymena United debut at just 16 and spending nine years at the Showgrounds, to Linfield, winning trophies, European football and an incredible adventure across the Atlantic playing in Canada and America. Albert also takes us through the later chapters of his career, including his time with Larne and Carrick Rangers, before bringing the story right up to the present day with Newry City. He talks about the managers who shaped him, the characters he shared changing rooms with, the setbacks, successes and experiences that made his career what it was — with plenty of brilliant stories and laughs along the way!

    1h 35min
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  4. Number 4: In conversation with Stewarty Nixon

    Stewarty Nixon joins Johnny McMurray for a brilliant new episode of the On the Spot Football Podcast. 🎙️⚽ From growing up as a ball boy at the Ballymena Showgrounds dreaming of playing on that pitch, to making his first-team debut and building a career across the Irish League, Stewarty tells his story. He opens up about the highs, the lows, European football, serious injury, mental battles, friendships, loss and the decisions he's made to put happiness and enjoying football first. There are plenty of laughs along the way too!

    1h 11min
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  5. Number 5: In conversation with Bertnal Thompson

    Bertnel Thompson joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast for an episode packed with memories from a lifetime behind the scenes in Irish League football. From his early days at Linfield to almost three decades at Ballymena United, Bertnel takes us inside the dressing room for the cup finals, European adventures, legendary characters and moments supporters never got to see. There are plenty of laughs, some incredible stories and, yes... the tissues make another appearance! 🥹 This is more than football. It’s about friendships, family and the people who make the game special.

    1h 34min
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The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.