In conversation with Michael Dougherty, we dive into:
🔹 Who is Michael Dougherty?
🏫 Growing up in Ashfield School and discovering his passion for goalkeeping
❤️ His love for Glentoran as a fan and eventually playing for his boyhood club
⚽ Playing for Harland and Wolff Welders, sharing the pitch with legends
🇬🇧 Getting called up to the Junior International
👔 How Alan Dornan brought him to Crusaders
🔙 Returning to play under Paul Kirk at Distillery
🌍 Playing for Distillery into Europe — and sharing some hilarious stories
➡️ Moving to Portadown
🦵 The story behind his special shin guards
💥 That unforgettable incident at Ballymena United involving a ball boy
❤️🔥 Returning to Glentoran and signing a professional contract
🚪 And finally, how it all ended at Glentoran — and what really happened.
This is Part 1 of a powerful, funny, and inspiring football journey.
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