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The Score is Northern Ireland's #1 show for Irish League discussion, hosted by Michael Clarke.Each week we'll bring you an hour of top Irish League news, views and debate with the help of key figures from within NI football.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Score is Northern Ireland's show for Irish League discussion, hosted by Michael Clarke. Each week we'll bring you an hour of top Irish League news, views and debate with the help of key figures from within NI football.
Recent episodes include "The Score - The Final Episode" (22 December 2025, 105 minutes), "The Score - Game Changer" (17 December 2025, 67 minutes), and "The Score - Points To Prove" (11 December 2025, 67 minutes).
The Score NI publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 286 episodes.
Booking probability for The Score NI is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Score NI requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Score NI's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Score NI is a sports podcast with 286 episodes published.
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Michael signs off with a bumper edition of the podcast featuring interviews with Stephen Small and Darren Mullen plus journalist Mark McIntosh brings us his Boxing Day predictions before taking over to host a special...
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NIFL CEO Gerard Lawlor chats to Michael about the launch of 'NIFL TV' which begins with 4 live streamed Boxing Day derbies. Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree reflects on a successful 2025 and discusses where the...
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Northern Ireland and Swansea City's Ethan Galbraith joins Michael to discuss the step up to Championship football, establishing himself as a regular starter for his country, his thoughts on upcoming World Cup qualifying...
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Our guests this week aren't afraid of a challenge - whether it's overcoming injuries to succeed, taking a leap of faith at a new opportunity or boldly stepping out of retirement and back onto the pitch. We have a great...
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Bangor manager Lee Feeney joins Michael to assess their return to the top flight. Having suffered a recent dip in results he promises they are working hard to improve consistency and meet the demands of the Premiership...
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On this week's episode Michael brings you some huge career news and once again delves into the lives of his brilliant guests. We're joined by Barnsley midfielder Patrick Kelly, who made his senior international debut on...
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Michael is joined by former Northern Ireland international Keith Gillespie to discuss the Green and White Army's final two World Cup qualifiers in Group A. Glentoran defender Ryan Cooney and Crusaders forward Fraser...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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