The European dream is over and the virtual party plans were cancelled. Instead we take look back on what might have been following NI's Euro Play-Off final defeat against Slovakia with the help of journalist Keith Bailie and some supporters who share their views. plus Colin Hopkins joins Michael to preview this weekend's Irish Premiership fixtures.  

Michael speaks to Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough ahead of next week's Euro play-off final showdown with Slovakia, in-form Larne striker David McDaid talks about goals on the pitch and for the season. Glentoran manager Mick McDermott addresses dealing with pressure and looks forward to another cup final next month plus Colin Hopkins gives us his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.  

Portadown defender Paddy McNally backs his young teammates to shine this season, Ashley Hutton talks play-off prospects after Northern Ireland's victory in Belarus, Ards boss John Bailie gives his thoughts on start date for Championship season and Colin Hopkins is back with more predictions.

Michael looks at the latest statement regarding fan attendance, we hear from Ballymena's Ross Redman and Crusaders' Jamie McGonigle plus Colin is back with more score predictions.

Michael speaks to Larne, Linfield, Cliftonville & Glentoran reps after the Co. Antrim Shield Semi-Final draw. Newry City boss Darren Mullen gives his view on the challenges facing his club as they prepare for another 4 weeks without football, we hear from  NI Football Awards Manager of the Year Oran Kearney and Colin Hopkins returns to the show to help us preview the Irish Premiership fixtures this weekend.

Michael Clarke speaks to sports journalist Keith Bailie after Northern Ireland's semi-final shoot-out win in Bosnia, Adam Lecky chats about his move to Crusaders, Carrick Rangers boss Niall Currie speaks ahead of a return to competitive action in the Co. Antrim Shield, we hear from NI manager Ian Baraclough, captain Steven Davis and shot-stopper Bailey Peacock-Farrell plus there's an update on the Championship and PIL seasons.

We continue our build-up to the new Irish Premiership season with special guests Roy McGivern (Linfield Chairman) and Andrew Scullion (Larne Vice Chairman) discussing everything from how their teams have coped these past few months to the return of fans and their aspirations for the year ahead. Plus we are joined by football commentator Adrian Taaffe who was at the Aviva last night to witness Dundalk making history as they became the first Irish side to twice qualify for the Europa League Group Stage.

Dungannon Swifts manager Kris Lindsay, Glentoran 'keeper Elliott Morris and Coleraine's latest signing Howard Beverland all join Michael to chat about new deals and gearing up for the season ahead.

Renowned football commentator Derek Rae chats to Michael Clarke about the origins of his love affair with German football, the art of commentary and importance of finding your style, those wonderful viral videos from his garden, joining the FIFA franchise and more.