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⚽ LEAGUE TITLES, IRISH CUPS, RED CARDS AND ONE OF THE IRISH LEAGUE'S BIGGEST CHARACTERS! 😂
This week on the On the Spot Football Podcast, Shane McCabe joins Johnny McMurray for an unforgettable conversation packed with brilliant football stories, plenty of laughs and some incredibly honest moments!
🔥 THE MAN WHO LOVED WINDING EVERYONE UP!
From Dungannon Swifts and Glentoran to Portadown, Glenavon and Ballinamallard United, Shane looks back on his career, the trophies, the rivalries and his reputation for getting under the skin of opposition players!
😂 And having spent plenty of time trying to wind up Johnny during their playing days, there's no shortage of slagging between these two!
🏆 TWO SPORTS, ONE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY!
Shane shares what it was like balancing Irish League football with representing Fermanagh in Gaelic football, including the incredible experience of playing in front of tens of thousands of supporters in an Ulster Final.
⚽ THE STORIES KEEP COMING!
From heated exchanges with managers and dressing-room characters to hilarious contract negotiations involving a fake solicitor, Shane certainly doesn't hold back!
❤️ BEYOND THE FOOTBALL
There's also a deeply personal side to this episode as Shane opens up about losing his father, the impact it had on his life and the importance of family.
An episode full of laughter, emotion, honest opinions and some unbelievable stories from a man who certainly made his mark on the Irish League!
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"In conversation with Shane McCabe" is an episode of On The Spot Football Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 23 min. Published October 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.