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The Best of Grassroots Football in N.I ⚽
Sponsor: Testify4Life

The Dugout Drive Podcast 🎙️🔽
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZuOSToBIr6oXs873vGyNf?si=oHfs6qNgStuf9h9u8QPB3A

30/10/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗?

James Costello reveals all about this famous Rathfriland Irish Cup squad.

The podcast has been brilliantly received, with nearly 100 hours consumed on Spotify and 1200 plays on YouTube.

You can listen to the Dugout Podcasts below 👇

https://linktr.ee/thedugoutni

Rathfriland Football Club James Costello

28/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗖 / 𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 / 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦

Podcast - https://linktr.ee/thedugoutni

This week we have a 3 man lineup which is what I will be aiming for each week going forward.

First up we have Niall McGovern the assistant manager of Greenisland FC

Greenisland are a club to to keep an eye on - they are on a very exciting trajectory as a club - I watched them in person this season - you can see the coverage of that game on season 3 episode 1 of the Dugout - they are having a fine season and this past weekend they defeated national conference league side Ballyclare Comrades away in the Irish cup - a team that is basically 2 leagues above Greenisland - a famous victory for their club - I spoke to Niall about their season so far, the victory at the weekend and what the future holds for this exciting club.

Next up we have Adam Harwood - a former footballer himself for Dundee Utd and Montrose as well as a number of Irish league clubs, Adam eventually swapped the pitch for the camera lens and has become one of the best photographers in the business - Adam was working hard behind the scenes this week as Glentoran announced the appointment of new manager Duncan Ferguson.
Adam and the team were on hand to cover the accouncement and he shares how the first week of big Dunc has gone at Glentoran. https://www.instagram.com/photowithadam/

Lastly then we have Banbridge Rangers Football Club defender Nathan Baird
Banbridge have now won 8 games in a row in the league as they sit 7 points clear at the top of the Mid Ulster Intermediate A
Banbridge rangers finished runners up last year to Moneyslane - Nathan and the team will be hoping to go one better this season and have had a great start so far. We discuss their opening to the campaign and how the new signings have impacted the team instantly.

A huge thanks to Testify4life for sponsoring the Dugout.
Lads, if you're dealing with a poor mood, lack of sleep or anxiety. It could be linked to your hormones. Testify4Life are based in Belfast, or they'll post you a home finger-prick blood test with free return shipping, so you can find out exactly what's going on. Testify4Life.
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24/10/2026

If only he didn't miss the penalty...

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24/10/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛

A classic cup tie in the Steel and Sons Quarter Final between Glentoran II and Dromara-Village Football-Club

A red card, penalty kick, great saves, overhead kick goals, last minute winners and a goal from former Glasgow Rangers player Charlie Lindsay - this game had it all.

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23/10/2026

𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏!

The Dugout Debrief Episode 1

Welcome to The Dugout Debrief a new podcast where each week I will have on a few guests from different clubs and perspectives within the Northern Irish football pyramid.

For the first episode I am joined by some great guests -
Darren Mullen and Niall Currie who are both back in the hot seats in the Championship as managers of Rathfriland Football Club and H&W Welders Football Club

Two great personalities, who have both taken over their respective clubs in the same week - it was great to get both of these men on to discuss their first week back in management.

Next up we have Bessbrook United FC goalkeeper Connor Ruddy - for anyone that follows the Dugout, you will know that I am predominantly an amateur football focused page, so its great to have Bessbrook goalkeeper Conor Ruddy on as a guest for the first episode.

Conor is in fine form this season and has just secured his 6th clean sheet in a row. We discuss the season so far and how he has went from retirement in the summer to having the season of his life so far.

And last not certainly not least we are joined by Michael Clarke from BBC Manchester

Michael will be a familiar voice for fans across Northern Ireland, his podcast The Score was an inspiration for this show and his career journey has been phenomenal

From the Irish league to the Champions League, Michael's story is a great listen and full of wisdom for anyone with an interest in what happens behind the scenes.

YouTube - https://youtu.be/IYgPzgdH2GU?is=5GdWQtpLdsPduroN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZuOSToBIr6oXs873vGyNf

The Dugout is kindly sponsored by Testify4Life

Testify4Life are a mens health clinic, located in Belfast.

Lads, if you're dealing with poor mood, lack of sleep or anxiety- it could be all linked to your hormones.

Testify4life will post you out a home finger-prick blood test with free returns so you can find out exactly what is going on. Visit their clinic in Belfast or order their blood test kit online.

https://testify4life.com/products/at-home-testosterone-blood-test
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Thanks again to the team at Testify4Life for sponsoring The Dugout.

22/10/2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛

A new weekly podcast with guests from all levels of football in Northern Ireland.

Lads - if your team has a great game, performance or story to tell, no matter the level - reach out to me and let's get you on The Dugout Debrief.

Episode 1 will be released soon - a stellar lineup for the first episode:

H&W Welders Football Club manager Niall Currie
Rathfriland Football Club manager Darren Mullen
Bessbrook United Football Club goalkeeper Connor Ruddy
BBC SPORT journalist and presenter 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲

21/10/2026

ON ALL FOURS 🐕‍🦺

Another podcast and another cracking Stuart King story.

James Costello tells some cracking Stuart King stories in the most recent Dugout Drive podcast - what a character!

The full episode is now out on YouTube and Spotify - available to listen to now!

The Dugout is sponsored by Testify4life

20/10/2026

James "Jay" Costello, a legendary goalscorer turned manager.

Costello had a great career on the pitch and is now forging a new one off it..most of the time. The prolific scorer still kits out the odd time for his Dromara Village, now 40 years old, you can still find him scoring screamers on the odd occasion. He is very much leading by example on and off the pitch while his Dromara Village, who are celebrating 50 years as a club, have one of their most talented and exciting squads in years.

We discussed:
His first managerial role with Dromara-Village Football-Club
His aims for the season and for the future
His Irish League playing career
Return to his club Rathfriland Football Club and their journey to the top
What the future may hold for him as a coach in the game

You can watch the full journey on YouTube or listen on Spotify.

The Dugout is kindly sponsored by Testify4life

Testify4Life are a mens health clinic, located in Belfast.

Lads, if you're dealing with a poor mood, lack of sleep or anxiety, it could be all linked to your hormones.

Testify4life will post you out a home finger-prick blood test with free returns so you can find out exactly what is going on. Visit their clinic in Belfast or order their blood test kit online - links below 👇

https://youtu.be/oa-pxSmZQ-Q?is=lumvnCsTq0EpUEXL

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GwoioxJfaCn0cwQg4sTYU

https://testify4life.com/

19/10/2026

WHAT A TEAM!

Jay Costello's return to Rathfriland coincided with one of the most exciting teams the village put together.

Lingering at the bottom of the table, a van pulls up with talents like Decky Carville, Lee Feeney and Kevy Henry and they go on an unbelievable run that laid the foundations for where they are today.

Who remembers that great Rathfriland Football Club side?

17/10/2026

Nothing better than a last minute winner 😮‍💨

Dromara-Village Football-Club with the last minute winner against Glentoran seconds.

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