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"In conversation with Niall Currie" is an episode of On The Spot Football Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 40 min. Published September 18, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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This week’s guest: Niall Currie – Irish League character, former keeper, and now Portadown gaffer with plenty to say!
From boots out the window stories to managing on half a pitch, Niall opens up on:
⚽️ His wild journey from Bangor to Glenavon
🎯 Why he regrets not signing for Linfield
🧤 Memories as a young keeper in the Irish League
🚨 The harsh reality of part-time vs full-time football
🏗️ The funding frustrations at Portadown
🧠 Honest talk about pressure, mental health, and the grind of modern management
🔥 And of course – hair dye, flares, and Boom Boom Room nights out 😂
It’s raw, it’s real, it’s full of passion.
One of our most honest conversations yet.
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