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PAUL McAREAVEY – A Linfield legend, Irish League champion, and now the man helping drive Ballymacash Rangers forward. From signing with Swindon Town under Steve McMahon to sharing a pitch with legends and lifting trophy after trophy with Linfield, Paul brings stories from every chapter of his footballing life.
He talks about:
The highs and heartbreaks of Irish League success
The Morgan Day nightmare… and the clean sweep redemption
Linfield’s golden era, Glentoran rivalries, and coaching with David Jeffrey
Why he walked away from professional football and how it shaped him
His passion for rebuilding from the grassroots with Ballymacash
⚽ Honest, hilarious, emotional and packed with elite insight – Paul McAreavey’s episode is one for every Irish League fan.
📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios | Produced by Arkmedia
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"In conversation with Paul McAreavey" is an episode of On The Spot Football Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 25 min. Published February 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.