A bumper episode this week sees the Official Coleraine Podcast focus on two different title triumphs. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the show brings you an audio recording from Saturday's Q&A with members of the club's 1973-74 title winning team. There is also a chat with U20's coach Marty Smith after the young guns lifted the first Pre…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is the last Irish League player to get on the pitch at the World Cup. Yes, that could only be one man - Felix Healy. The former Port Vale, Derry City and Coleraine midfielder discusses his career in full with hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, playing in the 1982 World Cup for Northern Ireland…

Goals both on and off the pitch is the theme of this week's Official Coleraine Podcast as we welcomed Matthew Shevlin on the show. The striker talks to hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb about his career to date, making the breakthrough at Ballymena United and signing for David Healy at Linfield. The 25-year-old also speaks about the current sea…

This week's Official Coleraine Podcast concentrates on the Bannsiders' post-split schedule and build-up to the end-of-season European play-offs. Coleraine's position in the top-six was confirmed after Carrick Rangers' defeat to Linfield, with hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb giving their views as to how the Stripes will approach those fixtures…

After making 215 appearances and scoring 19 goals for the Bannsiders, it was only fair that we had former defender Kyle McVey on this week's show. The Coleraine man speaks about his breakthrough into the first-team set-up at The Showgrounds, working under three different managers during his time at the club and why he felt it was the right time to …

There is only one matchday remaining as the Bannsiders aim to clinch their place in the top six this weekend. With that in mind, Messrs Mullan and McNabb discuss the upcoming game against Dungannon Swifts, our draw at Crusaders and the rest of proceedings throughout the Premiership. There is also a conversation regarding Simon Magee's appointment a…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is former Bannsiders and Linfield 'keeper Wes Lamont. The Ballymena native discusses his move to the Blues from junior football, winning four trophies in one season and the demands every season at Windsor Park. The 59-year-old then spoke about his time at Coleraine, winning the Ulster Cup and narr…

Jack Scott has certainly made an impression since joining the Bannsiders in the January transfer window. With that in mind, the Official Coleraine Podcast welcomed the new recruit onto this week's show. Jack discusses the move to The Showgrounds, how he is settling into life in his new surroundings and how he is eager to make the most of his opport…

This week's episode was delighted to welcome recent backroom staff appointment Junior Mendes onto the show. Mendes speaks to hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb about his starting football career at Chelsea, before moves to the likes of St Mirren, Huddersfield Town and Mansfield Town. Furthermore, there is a conversation about Mendes' role as a s…

This week's Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome new owners Ranald McGregor-Smith and Patrick Mitchell onto the show. The London-based businessmen, who grew up in the town, completed the takeover of the club on Friday after several months of negotiations. The duo speak about why they wanted to invest in their local club, their plans fo…

This week's Official Coleraine Podcast discusses the defeat to Cliftonville, a special visitor, takeover update and the upcoming game against Linfield. The Podcast - sponsored by the Lodge Hotel - recaps a busy week for the Bannsiders which started with a 4-1 defeat to Cliftonville at Solitude. Hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb discuss that los…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is one of the Bannsiders' longest-serving players as Aaron Jarvis joined the show. The midfielder discusses his time at The Showgrounds to date since joining in 2019, the highs and the lows and playing under first-team boss Oran Kearney. The 26-year-old also reflects on the season to date, his amb…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is back on the goal trail during his second stint at The Showgrounds. We were delighted to be joined by Jamie McGonigle on this week's show after the striker completed a move back to the Ballycastle Road in the January transfer window. The Dungiven native speaks about the move, his eagerness to ge…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast joined the Bannsiders early in the January transfer window. We were delighted to welcome goalkeeper Rory Brown on the show to discuss his career to date, playing in the Irish League and his move to The Showgrounds. Hosted by Johnny McNabb and Steven Crawford, the trio also speak about Gary Hamilto…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast pulled on the shirt 233 times for the Bannsiders as David Ogilby joined us on the show. David speaks to hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb about his career, joining Coleraine in 2010 and how he knew it was the right time to retire after winning the 2018 Irish Cup. The big central defender also …

The Official Coleraine Podcast decided to lighten the mood around The Showgrounds by having comedian Tim McGarry on this week's show. Tim - a well known Cliftonville supporter - joins hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb to discuss the upcoming Irish Cup tie between the two clubs. The Give My Head Peace star also comments on the Reds' start to the…

Christmas is just around the corner but we promise hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb aren't the Grinch! The pair bring you this week's Official Coleraine Podcast - after a late withdrawal by former Bannsider Evan McLaughlin who is sick - as we send him our best regards. Mullan and McNabb discuss the defeat to Dungannon Swifts, mood around the c…

Leading from the front is the theme as we welcomed skipper Stephen O'Donnell on this week's Official Coleraine Podcast. The big defender joined hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb to reflect on the season to date and how the players are determined to obtain better results in the second half of the campaign. O'Donnell also opened up on his injury …

The Official Coleraine Podcast was delighted to welcome Michael Carvill from the PFA NI onto this week's show. Michael discusses his reasons for starting the players' union for males and females across the country and the services they can provide. The ex-Linfield and Crusaders ace also delves into how footballers' lives have changed with the cost-…

The Official Coleraine Podcast team used its transatlantic contacts to obtain this week's guest. Hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb were thrilled to be joined by former Coleraine midfielder Matthew Kirk on this week's show. The L/Derry native spoke about his time in Charlotte, North Carolina and how he has continued his football journey in the S…

Coleraine Football Club has been busy both on and off the pitch and Messrs Mullan and McNabb try and divulge all of the developments on this week's show. After a disappointing defeat at Larne, the pair discuss the manner of the loss as Matthew Shevlin and Andy Scott both had to be withdrawn with injuries at Inver Park. Despite that setback, the pai…

This week's Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome first-team 'keeper Martin Gallagher on the show. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the duo ask Marty about his career to date, joining Coleraine and life as a goalkeeper. The trio also discuss how a goalkeeper's game has changed in recent years in terms of ball distribution and …

After the third-joint longest penalty shoot-out in history, it is fair to say that club encyclopaedia Hunter McClelland was the obvious choice to be a guest on this week's podcast. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the trio try their best to understand what happened on Tuesday night as the Bannsiders triumphed over Ballymena United in the …

he team got the balloons at the ready as they recorded the 100th episode of the Official Coleraine Podcast. Hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb look back on previous shows and the highlights since starting in February 2021. The pair also discuss the Bannsiders' defeat to Cliftonville last weekend but hope that the spirited performance - added to …

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast has certainly had a busy few weeks as we welcomed Brad Lyons on the show. The Kilmarnock ace is fresh off the back of making his international debut for Northern Ireland and he told Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb about how he felt wearing the green shirt for the very first time. Lyons also speaks…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is the one and only Eoin Bradley. The former Coleraine striker - who made 222 appearances for the club across two spells - discusses his time at The Showgrounds, his late start to football and playing under Oran Kearney. 'Skinner' as he's widely known also speaks about Gary Hamilton's departure fr…

Coleraine in partnership with the Hummingbird Project are hosting a major mental health awareness event at The Showgrounds this weekend. With that in mind, the Podcast - sponsored by the Lodge Hotel - was delighted to welcome Service Development Lead of the Hummingbird Project, Jimmy McAleese, onto this week's show. Jimmy explains the background to…

The Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome club physiotherapist Ciaran Ferris on this week's show. Speaking to co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, Ciaran discusses his role at the club, learning under long-term physio Alan Millar and how he has adjusted to working with the first-team squad and under Oran Kearney. The former Loreto …

The Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome summer recruit Jake Wallace on this week's show. The defender speaks about his time at The Showgrounds so far, his injury setbacks across the water at Fleetwood Town and how it was frustrating waiting for international clearance after putting pen-to-paper in the summer. Jake also opens up on pla…

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is defender Adam Mullan who discusses his 10 plus years at The Showgrounds. The Limavady native reflects on his time at the club to date, playing across the back four and coming through with the likes of Brad Lyons and Lyndon Kane. The 27-year-old also speaks about his recovery from injury, his de…

Ahead of the Bannsiders' clash with Hamilton Academical in the SPFL Trust Trophy, the Podcast team speaks to Gerry Strain who is the Director of Football at the Scottish side. Gerry speaks about how the club has transformed over the summer after suffering relegation to Scottish League One, the progress under boss John Rankin and how winning the com…

After a proposal for fresh investment was passed in principle by Friends of Coleraine members, this week's podcast was delighted to welcome chairman Colin McKendry onto this week's show. Hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb ask a series of questions about the proposed investment, the future of the club and how the safeguard of the club will always…

A week is a long time in football as Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb try to summarise all the key events across the Irish League. The pair discuss the takeover at Carrick Rangers and the subsequent interest in Coleraine, the news that there is a 24% increase in attendances across the Irish League and last weekend's goalless draw against Larne. The …

The Official Coleraine Podcast continues down the new signing route as Graham Kelly is this week's guest. The defender joins Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb on this week's show - sponsored by the Lodge Hotel. Graham discusses his upbringing in Dublin before moving to Sheffield United and then loan spells at lower league English clubs. The 25-year-o…

After not knowing what to do with ourselves for nearly three months and waiting for the football to return - it is great to be back. The same can be said for the Official Coleraine Podcast which marks its fourth season, and whilst some things don't change as co-hosts Johnny McNabb and Damian Mullan remain in place, there has kindly been a new spons…

The Official Coleraine Podcast welcomed first-team boss Oran Kearney on the final episode of the season. The boss was joined by hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb to discuss the 2022/23 campaign, Oran's preparations for next season and his thoughts on Trevor McKendry's decision to step down as first-team coach. Furthermore, Oran spoke passionate…

The Official Coleraine Podcast was delighted to welcome Loughgall manager Dean Smith on this week's episode. The Villagers' boss speaks about the club's return to the Premiership and preparations to host top flight football after winning the Championship title. Hosted by Damien Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the trio also look ahead to the Irish Cup fin…

The Official Coleraine Podcast was delighted to welcome Patrick Kelly on the show as our former midfielder toasted success in the FA Youth Cup final. The Portstewart native put in an eye-catching performance as West Ham United sealed a 5-1 win against Arsenal at the Emirates. Patrick talks about that experience, getting congratulations from Declan …

Rodney Brown is this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast sponsored by Radio Taxis. The defender joins Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb on the show to discuss his recent injury that will keep him out for the next nine months. The trio also discuss the Bannsiders' defeat to Linfield, this weekend's clash against Glentoran and the special gu…

NIFL this week announced Sports Direct as the new title sponsor for the men's and women's Premiership in the biggest commercial deal in Irish League history. With that in mind, the Official Coleraine Podcast - sponsored by Radio Taxis - was pleased to welcome NIFL Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor on the show to discuss the reasons behind the new partn…

The Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome defender Kieran Farren on this week’s show. The Donegal native discusses the transition from the Championship to top flight football and his trial period at the club before signing a permanent deal. The 22-year-old speaks about his debut against Cliftonville, playing in big crowds and a latest k…

This week’s Official Coleraine Podcast focuses on the Bannsiders’ upcoming clash against Larne as the league leaders roll into town. The Podcast - hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb - also recaps on the defeat to Glenavon and other results across the Irish League. The show also discusses the title race, the relegation dogfight and the battle…

The Official Coleraine Podcast - sponsored by Radio Taxis - was pleased to welcome YourLurgan editor and former Head of Media at Glenavon, Michael Scott, onto this week's show. The episode discusses the Bannsiders' defeat in the BetMcLean Cup final, the large crowd at Windsor Park and how it feels different to the loss against Cliftonville a year p…

Ahead of this weekend’s BetMcLean Cup final, the Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome former player Tony Gorman on this week’s show. Tony, who also played for Linfield, previews Sunday’s decider and recalls scoring for the Blues against Coleraine in the final of the same competition. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the trio …

Neil Coleman joined the Official Coleraine Podcast ahead of the BetMcLean Cup final. Neil, who is the Head of Communications and Digital Innovations at the Northern Ireland Football League, discussed plans for the upcoming decider and an update on ticket sales. There was also a conversation relating to the progress made by member clubs both on and …

The Official Coleraine Podcast welcomed full-back Lewis Tosh onto this week's show. The Coleraine native joined Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb to discuss making his first-team debut at the end of last season, training with Oran Kearney's side and how much he appreciates the support and advice along the way. Lewis also speaks about his current loan…

The Official Coleraine Podcast was pleased to welcome Education Programme tutor and U16's boss Gary Devenney onto this week's show. Gary discusses the Education Programme in its entirety as places are now available for the upcoming year. Speaking to hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, Gary delves into the coaching process at Senior Academy and t…

The Official Coleraine Podcast - sponsored by Radio Taxis - was pleased to welcome Conor McKendry onto this week's show. The winger discusses his current injury, the support he has had from players and family and why he is optimistic for a return ahead of the BetMcLean Cup final. The Carnlough native also speaks about his time at Ipswich, a brief s…

This week's Official Coleraine Podcast was kept simple and just as well as Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb were behind the mics. The pair reflect on the January transfer window as Eamon Fyfe and Andrew Scott came through the door, as well as recapping on the Bannsiders' victory away at Dungannon Swifts. There is also a discussion ahead of the Irish…

It has been a busy week for this week's guest as Jordan Allan joined us on the Official Coleraine Podcast - sponsored by Radio Taxis. Jordan was part of the Darvel squad that arguably caused the greatest shock in Scottish Cup history as they defeated Aberdeen to set-up a tie with Falkirk in the next round. Jordan shares his views on the game, why t…