Official Coleraine F.C. Podcast

THE Official Coleraine Podcast returns for the first time this year as Messrs Mullan and McNabb reflect on the last four weeks... The pair discuss the results over the festive period as the Bannsiders suffered losses to Glentoran, Ballymena United and Larne, but responded with victories against Linfield and Crusaders on two occasions. The duo reinforce the fact there is still plenty to play for as Coleraine compete on three different fronts, as well as the new additions to the squad as Mark Connolly, Mark Coyle, Ben Wylie and James Akintunde have joined the ranks. There is a chat about transfer activity elsewhere, the league table to date and the impact of Senan Devine since returning from a fruitful loan spell at H&W Welders. Everyone at Coleraine FC would like to thank Northern Regional College for their assistance.

It's a return for this month's Official Coleraine Podcast as there's a Christmas feel at the most wonderful time of the year. Co-hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb at the Northern Regional College in Coleraine, the pair reflect on the Bannsiders' recent results and how it was important to get back on the winning trail after back-to-back defeats to Cliftonville and Larne. There is also a chat around the return of Jamie McGonigle from injury and the upcoming schedule across three different competitions. The pair also discuss on the upcoming Boxing Day derby and the unfortunate injury suffered to Kodi Lyons-Foster.

Welcome back to season six of the Official Coleraine Podcast. It is a different feel and look for the show as we recorded live from the studio at Northern Regional College. Co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb reflect on the season to date, the schedule ahead and how things are progressing at The Showgrounds both on and off the pitch. The pair also congratulate Patrick Kelly on earning his first senior cap for Northern Ireland as he was used from the bench in the recent win against Luxembourg. There's so much more to enjoy - so sit back and relax.

The curtain is brought down on this season's Official Coleraine Podcast as the final show of the campaign is now live. After a two-week break due to co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb trotting around the globe, the pair reflect on a sea of change at The Showgrounds. There is a discussion around the change of manager, the legacy left behind by sporting director Oran Kearney and a tribute to kitman Darrell Coyles who has departed after six years of sterling service. The duo also reflect on the season as a whole which ended with a European play-off final defeat to Cliftonville, ending any hopes of playing on the continent this summer. Furthermore, there is a chat surrounding the likelihood of arrivals in the summer as Ruaidhri Higgins begins to put his stamp on proceedings at the Ballycastle Road. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel. We would like to put on record our appreciation to everyone who listens to the show and to Robert Campbell for editing the show.

The Easter break has now concluded as Messrs Mullan and McNabb return with this week's Official Coleraine Podcast. The duo discuss the Bannsiders' recent loss to Crusaders but how momentum can be gained ahead of the play-offs as Linfield roll into town. There is also a conversation around Matthew Shevlin's quest for the Golden Boot and how it is expected to be a busy weekend at The Showgrounds as several off-the-pitch events have been planned. Furthermore, the co-hosts talk about Lyndon Kane's unfortunate injury and how his setback can help pave the way for someone else to step forward. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Dylan Boyle kindly gave up some of his time to be a guest on this week's Official Coleraine Podcast. The midfielder joined co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb and started off by chatting about his time at the club so far after his summer switch from Ballymena United, as well as his living arrangements with four other first-team members. Boyle also delved into his spell across the water at Fleetwood Town - where he worked under the likes of Joey Barton and Scott Brown - and how difficult it was moving away from home at the age of 16. The 23-year-old then spoke about his season at Ballymena United and how the lure of full-time football at Coleraine was too hard to turn down when the Bannsiders came calling. There is also a chat about his role as a deep-lying midfielder, representing Northern Ireland at youth level and his three stunning goals so far this season. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb reflect on a busy seven days on this week's show. The duo start proceedings by reflecting on Tuesday night's defeat at The Oval and what that potentially means for our automatic European qualification hopes. There is also a chat on Saturday's opponents Dungannon Swifts and how they have a stellar season to date by finishing in the top-six, as well as reaching the Irish Cup final. Furthermore, there is also a conversation on the summer and the news that goalkeeper Harry Pearson has signed forms on his first professional contract. As always, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Levi Ives kindly gave up his time during a busy week to be a guest on this week's Official Coleraine Podcast. The January recruit joined co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb to discuss his career, how the move to The Showgrounds came about and how he has settled into his new surroundings. The trio also discuss recent results that have seen the Bannsiders forge their way into the top-six for the post-split fixtures, which starts with an away clash at Glentoran next Tuesday night. Ives, who is moving house this week, also gave an insight into the aspirations for the final five games of the season and how there is already a togetherness within the changing room despite five new players joining in the recent transfer window. As always, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

This week's episode has focused on the Bannsiders' off the pitch efforts as we welcomed Bobby Farren on the show. Mr Farren was asked onto the show after the club announced this week its application to the Northern Ireland Football Fund for £10 million to support the development of the South Stand at The Showgrounds, transforming the venue into the North West Regional Stadium. Speaking to co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the Bid Manager explained the reasons behind the Bannsiders' bid, what they would do with the monies if successful and how the funding can help the local community. Furthermore, Mr Farren gave an update on the community pitch and how the synesthetic surface should be laid in the coming weeks. Of course, there is also a chat regarding on-the-pitch matters as Coleraine played out a 2-2 draw against Cliftonville, as well as looking ahead to this weekend's clash at home to Portadown. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Charles Dunne has made a fine start to his Coleraine career and he is this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. Brought you by sponsors the Lodge Hotel, the show talks to Charles about his career which started in England and then moving to Scotland, which included spells at Motherwell and St Mirren. The defender also discusses how his January move to Coleraine came about and how he sold by a move to The Showgrounds due to the club's plans for now and the future. The 32-year-old speaks about how he embraces showing a leadership role both on and off the pitch, representing Republic of Ireland U21s and what he enjoys when he is not playing football. Dunne also divulges his love for Arsenal and opens up about growing up in London - plus so much more.

2003 will always be a year synonymous with this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. That can only mean a conversation with Jody Tolan who struck the famous winner against Glentoran in the Irish Cup. Co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb talk to the striker about that famous day, playing under Marty Quinn and the level of talent within the Coleraine squad at that time. Tolan discusses starting his career at Cliftonville, the move to Glentoran after leaving the Ballycastle Road, as well as overcoming two serious injuries. The Belfast native shares his thoughts on the current first-team at The Showgrounds and some funny stories along the way. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

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Former defender Stewart Clanachan is this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. In a wide-ranging interview conducted by co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the full-back reflects on his time at The Showgrounds where he made 422 appearances. Clanachan also speaks about his love-hate relationship with former boss Marty Quinn, sharing a changing room with leaders like Paul Gaston, Packie McAllister and Jody Tolan, and the shenanigans on away games in Europe. The Coleraine native outlined how he still goes to matches and his pride at representing his hometown club, which culminated in the 2003 Irish Cup success against Glentoran. He also discusses making his debut under Kenny Shiels and how too many draws cost them the title in 1996/97 - plus so much. As always, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Paddy Burns kindly gave up some of his time to join us on this week's episode of the Official Coleraine Podcast. The defender - who joined in the January transfer window - chats about life at his new club and how he has been made to feel more than welcome since putting pen-to-paper on a deal at The Showgrounds. Burns also discusses his career on a whole from his days starting at Glenavon to winning the Irish Cup at Cliftonville last year. The 24-year-old also tells co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb about his time studying in America, as well as facing brother Bobby on the pitch - plus so much more. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

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AFTER surviving the aftermath of Storm Eowyn, co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb return for this week's Official Coleraine Podcast. The pair start the conversation by discussing the update given on the Northern Ireland Football Fund, and how the monies can improve infrastructure across the league. There is also a chat around the January transfer window, with Johnny having an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Ronan Doherty who recently joined from Cliftonville. A recap is also given on the Premiership draw at Dungannon Swifts as the two clubs do it all again at the same venue in the Irish Cup on Saturday. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

This week's podcast is now live as hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb reflect on another busy week at the Ballycastle Road. The duo start by discussing the 2-0 home defeat to Crusaders and how the Stripes were punished for a lack of conviction in both boxes. This is followed on by reflecting on the 3-2 North West Senior Cup victory against Ballinamallard United as a number of the club's bright young talents shone. We also have an exclusive chat with new Levi Ives after defender joined from Larne on a multi-year deal. Finally, the podcast team preview this weekend's game away at Dungannon Swifts.

First-team star Cameron Stewart is this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. The big defender joined co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb in a show brought you by sponsors the Lodge Hotel. Stewart talks about life at Coleraine since his summer move, starting his career at Ipswich Town and life as a full-time footballer. He also speaks about the season to date and how the Bannsiders are determined to have a successful second half of the campaign. The 21-year-old further discusses the new arrivals of Patrick Burns and Ronan Doherty, with a look ahead to this weekend's game against Crusaders also on the show.

The Official Coleraine Podcast has returned for the first episode in 2025 after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the pair reflect on Coleraine's results over the festive period and possible arrivals in the January transfer window. There is also a discussion on 2024 as a whole and expectations for the calendar year ahead. Furthermore, the duo look ahead to Saturday's clash away to Glenavon in the Sports Direct Premiership, as well as passing on condolences to the family of Paddy McLaughlin, who sadly lost his father. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Chairman Colin McKendry is this week's guest on the Christmas edition of the Official Coleraine Podcast. Before the arrival of Father Christmas, the Official Coleraine Podcast - sponsored by the Lodge Hotel - was delighted to welcome chairman Colin McKendry on this week's show. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the trio discuss Henry Ross becoming a majority owner at The Showgrounds, as well as the upcoming January transfer window. The co-hosts ask the chairman for his thoughts on the season to date and how the landscape of Irish League football has changed in recent years. The trio also passed their condolences to the Crawford family after the sad passing of Doreen.