From West Belfast to Manchester City… this is some journey 👀

Scouted by chance. Living the academy life. Sharing dressing rooms with future stars. Then facing the reality of football when it doesn’t quite go to plan.

Chris Ramsey opens up on the highs, the setbacks, and the moments that shaped his career – including what he’d do differently if he had his time again.

This one is raw, honest and full of insight 🎙️

A no-nonsense, straight-talking insight into football from a man who’s seen it all ⚽

From developing young players the right way to calling out the mistakes holding them back… Seamus Heath doesn’t hold back in this one. Honest, raw and packed with real knowledge for players, coaches and fans alike 👀

If you care about football development – this is a must listen 🎙️

From chasing the dream in England to returning home and facing the reality of football, Stephen opens up on the pressure, timing and tough transitions that shaped his career.

A raw and honest insight into balancing football, life and everything in between 👀

🎧 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and all major platforms

📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios

🎥 Produced by Arkmedia

From Newcastle United to the Irish League…

Guy Bates joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast — and it’s one not to miss.

From academy life and playing abroad, to honest views on how football has changed, this is a brilliant insight into the game.

Real stories. Real opinions. No filter.

Watch / Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and all major platforms.

📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios

🎥 Produced by Arkmedia

James Knowles joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast.

From being one of the top young talents with Premier League interest, to his journey through the Irish League, James opens up on big career decisions, criticism, injury setbacks, and the unbelievable moment he missed an Irish Cup Final due to a contract issue — before finally winning it with Dungannon Swifts.

A brilliant, honest conversation with plenty of stories throughout.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and all major platforms

📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios

🎥 Produced by Arkmedia

Ryan Catney joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast.

In this episode, Ryan talks about growing up in West Belfast, moving to England as a teenager, working under Brendan Rodgers, returning home to the Irish League, and being part of Cliftonville’s historic league-winning side.

He also opens up about dressing room life, the famous Crusaders leg break, big tackles, red cards, and life after football as he moves into coaching.

Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple and all major platforms.

📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios | Produced by Arkmedia

After over a decade in the Irish League, Calum Birney joins us just weeks after announcing his retirement.

In this powerful and personal episode, Calum reflects on:

⚽ His rise from Knockbreda to Glentoran

🏆 Lifting the 2015 Irish Cup

💥 Battling through injuries that shaped — and shortened — his career

🫀 A heart procedure that almost ended it before it began

👋 Why he finally said goodbye to the game at Dundela

Raw. Honest. Emotional. This one hits home.

From concrete goalposts on the Shore Road to saving shots in the Premier League… this week’s guest has a story like no other.🧤 Former Southampton goalkeeper Alan Blayney opens up about:⚽️ His surreal debut against Newcastle and THAT save of the season🏥 The life-threatening condition that nearly ended it all🇬🇧 The rollercoaster journey through English football and the Irish League🧠 Battling imposter syndrome and rediscovering purpose through coaching and familyThis is a brutally honest and inspiring journey from a keeper who made it to the very top — and back again.📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios🎧 Produced by Arkmedia