Welcome to On the Spot football podcast where we dive deep into the stories that shape the world of football and beyond. Hosted by Johnny McMurray, we sit down with legends, players, coaches, journalists, and more to discuss their personal journeys, unforgettable moments, and the highs and lows of their careers. From behind-the-scenes insights to life lessons, we’re bringing you the real stories from the people who lived them. Tune in for a mix of football passion, compelling stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Stay tuned – you’re in for a treat!”
⚽ Football, friendship, unforgettable stories and a powerful conversation about mental health. ❤️This week's On the Spot Football Podcast is one of our most personal episodes yet, as Cillin Gilmour joins his best friend Johnny McMurray for an incredibly honest conversation.⚽ THE FOOTBALL JOURNEYFrom St Mary's Glengormley, Linfield and Cliftonville to Larne and Ballyclare Comrades, Cillin looks back on his career, the characters he met and the memories that will stay with him forever.😂 BEHIND THE SCENES AT LARNEFrom the incredible dressing room atmosphere to unforgettable trips, celebrations and hilarious stories, Cillin gives us a brilliant insight into life at Larne during a remarkable period for the club.❤️ THE CONVERSATION THAT REALLY MATTERSBut this episode is about much more than football.Cillin speaks openly about his childhood trauma, mental health struggles and the years he spent hiding what he was going through.He shares the moment he finally reached out for professional help, the difference it made to his life and why speaking up was one of the most important decisions he ever made.He also discusses walking away from football, building his businesses and finding a new purpose through Strt Tlk.🎙️ For Johnny, this conversation is particularly emotional, hearing parts of his best friend's story that he had never known.❤️ Sometimes the people closest to us are fighting battles we know nothing about.An episode filled with laughter, friendship, football memories and a message that could genuinely help someone who is struggling.
8 Oct 2026
In conversation with Jason Lear
This week’s On the Spot Football Podcast is a little different — but it’s a conversation that every coach, manager, player and leader should hear. 🎙️🔥Jason Lear joins Johnny McMurray to explore human performance, coaching behaviours, leadership, culture and performing under pressure.Why can someone perform brilliantly in training but struggle when the pressure is on? How do you create an environment where people can perform at their best? Are coaches being taught enough about managing people rather than simply coaching tactics?Jason draws on years of experience in performance analysis, coach education and behavioural science, explaining why the standards you tolerate ultimately shape your culture — and why “the environment always wins.”
1 Oct 2026
In conversation with Eddie Patterson
What a journey through Irish League football — and what an episode! 🎙️⚽
Eddie Patterson joins Johnny McMurray on the On the Spot Football Podcast for a brilliant conversation covering his life as a player, coach and manager.
From growing up supporting Cliftonville and eventually pulling on the shirt himself, to managing the club, competing in Europe, reaching cup finals and helping develop some outstanding young talent.
Eddie also takes us inside his time at Glentoran, the financial challenges he inherited, rebuilding the squad and that memorable Irish Cup triumph. 🏆
There are stories about Liam Boyce, Joe Gormley, Chris Scannell, Jordan Stewart and many more, along with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from a lifetime in the Irish League.
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