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Bertnel Thompson joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast for an episode packed with memories from a lifetime behind the scenes in Irish League football.
From his early days at Linfield to almost three decades at Ballymena United, Bertnel takes us inside the dressing room for the cup finals, European adventures, legendary characters and moments supporters never got to see.
There are plenty of laughs, some incredible stories and, yes... the tissues make another appearance! 🥹
This is more than football. It’s about friendships, family and the people who make the game special.
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"In conversation with Bertnal Thompson" is an episode of On The Spot Football Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 33 min. Published August 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
