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"What is the secret behind Crusaders' early success?" is an episode of Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 33 min. Published September 29, 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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Former Sports Editor of the Ballymena Times Stephen Alexander joins the pod to recap all the latest in the Irish League.
Linfield win out in the battle of the big two, handing Coleraine their first loss of the season, at home to boot.
Crusaders continue to show their bright start to the season is no fluke by coming back against Bangor and Glentoran are still on the look out for a new manager.

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