Michael chats milestones and moves with this week's guests.
Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin reflects on reaching 100 goals for the club, he discusses the hard work behind their table topping form and looks forward to a trip to champions Linfield this weekend.
Ballymena United defender Matthew Clarke opens up about his return to the league, season in the Scottish Championship and what it's like playing for his former teammate Jim Ervin.
Plus John McGovern looks back on an incredible year in his career, from winning the Irish Cup in May with Dungannon Swifts to lifting the League of Ireland Premier Division title last week with Shamrock Rovers and he is hoping to add the FAI Cup to his list of honours this Sunday.
We've gone for two up front this week with a pair of forwards joining Michael for this episode.
Cliftonville's Eric McWoods provides the inside track on his other sporting passions, growing up in America, experiences gained through playing football in a number of countries and he tells us about a special link he has to Northern Ireland as well as discussion around this season, his teammates and more.
While, Pat Hoban gives us his assessment on his start at Glentoran, their aspirations this season, we hear his thoughts on moving to the Irish League plus he opens up about the people who shaped his career and looks back fondly on his record-breaking time at Dundalk.
Michael is joined by 3 guests who are opening a new chapter in their careers.
Michael O'Connor tells us about accepting the manager's position at his old club Glenavon; can he help them beat the drop? What makes him confident he is the right man to turn their fortunes around? What former managers will he draw inspiration from as he takes his first steps in senior management?
We chat to Tiernan Kelly, who is making a good impression in his first season at Dungannon Swifts. He reflects on his time at Loughgall, what the club did for his career, getting the opportunity to swap relegation for European football and the targets he has set himself under manager Rodney McAree.
Plus we hear from new Dundela boss Clifford Adams, who helped the club achieve their first win of the Championship season in his first game in charge. Was it difficult to leave Portadown? After so many years as an assistant, was it daunting to be offered a manager's job? How big will the January window be for the Wilgar Park outfit? It's all covered in this week's episode.
Journalist Stuart McKinley joins Michael to assess Northern Ireland's chances heading into crucial World Cup Qualifiers at Windsor Park against Slovakia and Germany.
Plus there's in-depth discussion around youth football in Northern Ireland. Are our academies receiving enough support? What more can be done? We speak to Cliftonville's Head of Academy Marc Smyth and Moyola Park manager Martin Smith.
It has been a big week for Mid Ulster rivals Portadown and Glenavon.
The Ports picked up only their third victory of the league season with a 95th minute winner at Solitude on Saturday, while Glenavon slumped to a 9th straight defeat in the Premiership which brought about the decision to part ways with manager Paddy McLaughlin.
As both clubs prepare for a big derby clash at Shamrock Park, we bring you insight from Ports first team coach John McAllister and Colin Coates, who was part of the backroom team at the Lurgan Blues until last weekend.
Our guests all picked up impressive wins on the road last weekend.
Bangor defender Mark Haughey was on the scoresheet as his team won 4-1 at Portadown, he talks about his move to the Seasiders, overcoming injuries that plagued his second spell at Glenavon and he takes a trip down memory lane ahead of this Friday's clash with former club Linfield.
Jordan Stewart grabbed the headlines with two goals in his latest impressing showing, as Glentoran came from behind to beat Coleraine. Still unbeaten, the Glens are getting ready to welcome Larne to the Oval on Saturday. How has Stewart found his return to the club after 10 years away and how far can this group of players go? We find out his thoughts.
Plus, H&W Welders are hoping to build on a big win at Limavady Utd when they head to East Belfast derby rivals Dundela on Friday night. Paul Kee talks us through a busy summer and a smart start to the new campaign.
Michael meets Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for an exclusive interview to discuss the NI Football Fund and we're also joined by Larne defender Ryan Nolan to discuss his fascinating career, which has seen him play for clubs including Inter Milan and Getafe.
On this week's episode we bring you an in-depth interview with former Irish League referee Lee Tavinder. Do officials need technology to help them? Would falling under NIFL's scope, rather than the IFA, make a difference? Are there decisions that still haunt him to this day?
Plus we speak to the Championship's early pacesetters Annagh United. Their manager Ciaran McGurgan shares his thoughts on a perfect start to the campaign with 5 wins in as many games.
On this week's episode Michael gets the lowdown on the Northern Ireland squad from journalist Mark McIntosh ahead of their opening World Cup Qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany. They also discuss Linfield's European exit and Cliftonville's proposed takeover.
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe talks about his move to Dungannon Swifts, working with Rodney McAree again and his hopes to get the team firing as they travel to Glenavon; it will be a meeting of the two teams yet to register any points in the Premiership.
Plus we catch up with Limavady United's summer signing Philip Lowry. How is he finding the Championship and what targets have the players been set by ambitious manager Paul Owens?
Dylan Boyle joins us to discuss a bright start to the season for him and the Bannsiders with Coleraine picking up 3 wins and a draw from their opening 4 fixtures.
We chat to Larne's Sean Graham who is ready to face former club Ballymena United on Friday night. The Invermen are seeking to build on their first win of the campaign last weekend but will face a stern test against a Sky Blues team who haven't conceded a league goal on their way to collecting a maximum 9 points so far.
Meanwhile, it's been a frustrating start for Glenavon who are one of three clubs yet to record a win. The Lurgan Blues have lost their first 4 matches but can manager Paddy McLaughlin change that this weekend when they head to his old stomping ground Solitude? He gives us his verdict on where the club are at.
On this week's episode we hear from two teams who have enjoyed winning starts to the new campaign.
Andrew Mills reflects on a season as understudy to Dan Gyollai at Glentoran before taking on the number 1 jersey and backing it up with 3 clean sheets in a row as his side moved to the top of the table on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, Ballymena United made it two away wins on the bounce. We're joined by their midfielder Patrick McEleney who has settled into life at the Sky Blues following his January arrival. They are preparing for their first home outing of this new campaign on Saturday.
Plus, with the Premier Intermediate League season kicking off this weekend, we speak to one of the clubs who will be vying for promotion. Stuart King brings us up to speed with the cup action that has kept them busy in recent weeks and tells us how he is feeling heading into his first league game in the dugout as Newry City gaffer.
The new domestic campaign returned with a bang at the weekend with a crazy comeback, late-winners and some shocks.
Joining us to discuss their early impressions on this week's episode we hear from new Carrick Rangers recruit Matthew Snoddy who was involved in a 7 goal thriller against one of his former clubs.
Bangor defender Kyle Owens reflects on helping the Seasiders secure their first top flight win in 16 years and we get a Championship perspective from Loughgall boss Darren Murphy, whose side won Friday's curtain raiser against Institute.
We continue our build up to the new Irish Premiership season with Part 2 of our preview featuring all 6 clubs who will be on the road on opening weekend.
In this episode we speak to Rodney McAree (Dungannon Swifts), Tim McCann (Glentoran), Nathan Rooney (Larne), Rory Hale (Cliftonville), Stephen Baxter (Carrick Rangers) and Jim Ervin (Ballymena Utd) to gauge confidence levels with the new campaign only days away!
We're helping you get ready for the return of the Irish Premiership by bringing you interviews with the 6 clubs who will enjoy home advantage next weekend.
You'll hear from managers David Healy (Linfield), Lee Feeney (Bangor), Declan Caddell (Crusaders) and Niall Currie (Portadown), Glenavon's assistant manager Colin Coates and Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane.
In our last episode of the series, Michael speaks to Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter about securing Premiership status for next season after winning their play-off against Annagh Utd, plus we get his thoughts on the Irish Cup final and the rebuilding job he faces in the summer.
We also bring you interviews from the prestigious NIFWA Awards, which were held in Belfast on Sunday. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was there to help induct legendary players Steven Davis and Stuart Dallas into the Dr. Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame and we caught up with all three men plus we'll hear from Manager of the Year Rodney McAree and Championship Player of the Year Ben Arthurs.
Will it be underdogs Dungannon Swifts who lift the Irish Cup for the first time in the history of this famous competition or, having ended a 45-year wait to reclaim the cup last year, will Cliftonville be able to retain it for another season?
Michael is joined by former Swifts midfielder Shane McCabe and ex-Reds forward Sam Ashford to get a better understanding of what the players from both camps will experience in the build up to and throughout Saturday's showpiece at Windsor Park.
Michael speaks to Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte about his move to Derry City, Linfield legend Michael Gault discusses the opportunity some of his young players enjoyed at Inver Park last weekend as they stepped up to the senior team and Gary Boyle reflects on his return to management, which has brought a league title and promotion in his first full season at Warrenpoint Town.
We have 3 guests on different quests this week from attempting to secure European qualification, to a promotion bid that could yet still become a title charge and a club looking for a late escape from the relegation zone.
Michael is joined by Larne defender Aaron Donnelly, H&W Welders manager Paul Kee and Newington captain Richard Gowdy.
Michael is joined by Linfield goalie David Walsh, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign to become the Blues first-choice between the posts on their way to Gibson Cup glory.
We get to know Charles Dunne, who has impressed since his January arrival at Coleraine.
Plus we catch up with Limavady United manager Paul Owens, whose side are part of a three-way tussle for a promotion playoff position with only three league games to go.
Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin looks ahead to their remaining split games as they chase down 7th spot and a European play-off place, we hear from former Linfield defender Matthew Clarke who has picked up silverware in Scotland with Livingston last weekend, while Annagh United's Ryan Moffatt discusses battling back from a horror injury just in time for an exciting end to the season in the Championship.