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On The Spot Football Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Soccer

In conversation with Calum Birney

On The Spot Football Podcast›

Mar 5, 20261:50:24

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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.

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"In conversation with Calum Birney" is an episode of On The Spot Football Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 50 min. Published March 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: March 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 50 min.
What podcast is this from?: On The Spot Football Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: On The Spot Football Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Related Podcasts

The Beautiful Game: Unfiltered

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The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of On The Spot Football Podcast?

"In conversation with Calum Birney" is an episode of On The Spot Football Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 50 min. Published March 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the On The Spot Football Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. On The Spot Football Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: March 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 50 min.
What podcast is this from?: On The Spot Football Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: On The Spot Football Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Sources

Episode context

Listen

Keep going with On The Spot Football Podcast.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

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.

Next listen

All from On The Spot Football Podcast →

Next listen

In conversation with Mark Surgenor

Today1:35:09