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Radio & TV Broadcaster | Freelance Football Commentator @bbcsportni @PremSportsTV | Host of @TheScoreNI | @NIFWA Chair.

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Michael Clarke
3 years
Ally McCoist's tribute to Walter Smith this morning was as close to perfect as you could get. It was a very difficult listen but handled superbly on @talkSPORT , especially given how close to home this loss was for Ally in particular. RIP Walter 🙏
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Michael Clarke
3 years
16 year old Dylan Graham has joined @Everton from @BallymenaUnited . The 'keeper only made his debut for the Sky Blues v Glentoran in April. Good luck to him! 🧤
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3 years
Very nicely done @cliftonvillefc 😂 small detail but didn't go unnoticed.
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2 years
Easily best moment from last night was witnessing the reception James received. 💚
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Stop that Paul Smyth 🥵 should have had the penalty but turns out he didn't need one.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Good luck to @NorthernIreland and @CrusadersFC teenagers Jack Patterson and Joel Thompson as they head off to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 to begin careers at Everton and Nottingham Forest respectively.
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2 years
The moment @ronanhale9 opened his account for @cliftonvillefc after a sweeping team move. 🔥 See all the goals from what was an entertaining game here ➡️
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Thrilled and excited to share with you that I will be joining the @PremierSportsTV commentary team for a number of upcoming Nations League games. First up is Cyprus v @NorthernIreland tomorrow and I can't wait! 🎙⚽️
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Michael Clarke
2 years
The goal celebration is also amazing. #flyingheadbutt
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Michael Clarke
5 years
Tiernan Lynch warned me he might get emotional but wanted to make sure he paid tribute to Jerry Thompson in his interview and he did it brilliantly. @larnefc fans no doubt will be incredibly proud to have him as their manager. ❤
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2 years
How about this for post-match honesty from @ogers88 on @BallymenaUnited TV 🍻🤣
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4 years
Great to see.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Things you love to see.
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3 years
The Hand of Go...rmley.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Cliftonville announce signing of Stephen Mallon from Bohs. Reds fans will be hoping he brings his bag of tricks with him. ⤵️
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Michael Clarke
3 years
I love Twitter. #PrayForAdmin
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Watched 'I Believe In Miracles' documentary tonight about #NFFC 's incredible journey to becoming European champions in 1979 & 1980 under Brian Clough. In the credits they included this now infamous Martin O'Neill clip. TV Gold. Recommend the doc too btw.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Words fail me...
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Michael Clarke
1 year
VAR decisions for offside are factual - I get that. It either is or it isn't. However, it should not take 5 minutes. The life is being sucked out of football whilst people preoccupied with finding faults slave over replays. Cruel on players and fans.
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Michael Clarke
6 years
Best view you'll get of Ronan Doherty's goal for @Institute_FC on Friday night. #PickItOut Footage by @DigiVibe_Media 👌🏻
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Michael Clarke
6 years
Karius' game in a GIF.
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Michael Clarke
1 year
Proud and humbled to be elected as @NIFWA Chair this afternoon, after 8 years as Secretary. I'll do my best to continue on the good work of @RuthGorman_UTV and those who went before us.
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Michael Clarke
4 years
How it started how it's going
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Michael Clarke
3 years
And Italy STILL have never won in Belfast 🙊💚
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Michael Clarke
4 years
And in terms of special commentary moments, it's hard to top Shayne Lavery's superb second goal as @OfficialBlues beat Qarabag at Windsor Park. What a night that was as I burst @bbcradioulster listeners' ear drums. 😅
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Michael Clarke
8 months
Imagine the reception this man will receive when he steps out in front of the Windsor faithful next. As talented as he was dedicated, a true Northern Ireland great. #ThankYouDavo 👏
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6 months
Congratulations to @simonnicks and @NISchoolsFA on their Centenary Shield victory after 4 wins from 4. 👏👏
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Michael Clarke
5 years
I sit here, after the game, in full admiration for David Healy and @OfficialBlues . A very special night and one no-one can take away from them. Easily one of my favourite matches I have covered for @bbcradioulster .
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Filthy 😱
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Michael Clarke
4 years
🎙🎧 Some exciting news... I'm releasing my own podcast! ✅ 1-1 interviews with cracking guests ✅ Inspirational stories ❌ No doom and gloom Hope you'll enjoy hearing about their journeys and re-discover some inspiration to forge ahead with yours! More info coming soon.
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Michael Clarke
1 year
Tonight's news means that the current top 3 in the SPFL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 are now managed by men from Northern Ireland.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Having seen this photo, I'm convinced Jess Foy could lift your sofa with one hand and your family on it. 💪🏆
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Best of luck to Shayne Lavery on his move to @BlackpoolFC . He created one of my favourite commentary moments during his time at @OfficialBlues , when he turned on the magic against #Qarabag . ⚽️
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Michael Clarke
1 year
Absolutely awful to hear this news. Everyone I've spoken to about Aodhán told me he was a manager's dream. Kind, conscientious, determined to improve and never disruptive. My thoughts are with his family, friends and all who knew him at Dundela, Carrick and Newington. RIP.
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Dundela FC
1 year
Forever in our hearts!💔
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Michael Clarke
1 year
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th game behind the mic 🎙⚽️ proud to reach the milestone but I wish it fell on a happier night for Northern Ireland.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Proud to have known @belfastfrankie . I've tried to put into words what a great man he was. May he rest in peace.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
⚽️ @JoeGormley19 smashed in his 230th goal for @cliftonvillefc yesterday (and then bagged two more). Listen to the sound of that ball being launched. Thwack. 🚀
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Michael Clarke
4 years
Fantastic seeing so many people say that they have enjoyed watching Irish League this season more than other leagues. Credit to clubs, managers, players for giving us this escapism and entertainment when we need it most.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
@ESPNFC Who else is old enough to remember their dads celebrating together? 🙋‍♂️😅
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Michael Clarke
4 years
When you want to watch the game but haven't got a ticket 😅 @Portadownfc
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Michael Clarke
11 months
Terrible news to wake up to. If Davy was on your side, you would struggle to find anyone more fiercely dedicated to helping you. He put his heart and soul into @CarrickRangers and no doubt today many will reflect on how important his contribution has been. RIP.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Congratulations to @OfficialBlues on progressing to the next round with a 2-0 win AET. They were minutes from elimination when up stepped Jamie Mulgrew with this worldie. 🚀 A moment well captured by @jonny_martin1 on commentary 👏
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Michael Clarke
6 years
It's official, @HKane becomes only the second ever Englishman to win the #WorldCup #GoldenBoot award.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Portadown v Annagh Utd in the promotion/relegation play-off. That'll be tasty.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Enjoyed what I saw from @NFFC striker @DaleTaylor92 today, including this goal, as @NorthernIreland played their final #U21EURO qualifier in 🇱🇹.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Delighted to learn that @OfficialNIFL will be providing new defibrillators to its 41 member clubs. This covers all teams in the Premiership, Championship, Premier Intermediate League and Women’s Premiership.
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Michael Clarke
5 years
CONFIRMED: NI and ROI will both be in League B of the Euro 2020 play-offs. •Bosnia v @NorthernIreland •Slovakia v @FAIreland This means if both sides win their single-leg semi-finals they would meet in the final (venue tbc) to decide who reaches the tournament. 👀
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Michael Clarke
1 year
Conor McMenamin has completed his move to St Mirren. He has had an incredible couple of years, moving from part-time to full-fime football, breaking into the Northern Ireland squad and now is going to get a crack at the SPFL. I wish him the very best of luck at the Buddies.
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Pleasure to host an evening with @JohnHartson10 in Larne. Great player, top bloke and boy can he tell a story!
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Hoping nobody wants a slice 😅🎂
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Michael Clarke
3 years
A dream becomes reality. This really is the most incredible achievement... and they bloody well DESERVE IT!
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Someone coming off the bench to score 4 goals in a playoff final with European football on the line is the sort of thing you see in movies and rightly dismiss as nonsense. Ronan Hale just did it in real life. As ludicrous as it is impressive. Last goal from 75 yards? Insane. 😂
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Michael Clarke
4 years
Shamrock Rovers get drawn at home against AC Milan! 😳
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Lisburn Distillery have appointed Barry Johnston as their new first team manager.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
The class were promised hot chocolate if their teacher made this shot. I suspect they'd have got it either way, but that doesn't take away from the joy that followed. 🏀
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Michael Clarke
8 years
Giving away 2 pairs of @BelfastGiants tickets today on @twitter , thanks to our friends at @boojum_belfast . To enter like and retweet this.
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Michael Clarke
4 years
I love our league. @ogers88 😂
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Goal ruled out for offside. 🧐
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Michael Clarke
4 years
Chiriches knew 😅
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Saddened to learn that legendary @NorthernIreland manager and former player Billy Bingham has passed away. Taking the #GAWA to consecutive World Cups is a feat that may never be repeated. RIP.
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Michael Clarke
5 years
My word what a hit from Jordan Flores. Insane.
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Michael Clarke
8 months
With the score tied at 1-1 between Newry City and Cliftonville, there was a sense we that could be in for a dramatic finish. "We'll delay the news and stick with you." What a great call that turned out to be by our producer Dessie as in the 97th minute this happened...
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Michael Clarke
4 years
UNBELIEVABLE!!! @OranKearney and the lads have done it. Sensational every single one of you 👏🏻❤
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Michael Clarke
2 years
My home debut for @PremierSportsTV . Not the scoreline any Northern Ireland fan wanted but a proud moment personally to be here doing this. ⚽️📺
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Michael Clarke
1 year
Philip Lowry has won all 6 Irish Cup Finals he has played in, scoring in 3 of them. Smashing player.
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Michael Clarke
6 years
Ronnie McFall has told me that he feels referees have a problem with Glentoran. This comes after a number of key decisions have gone against his side in recent weeks. I asked if it was a case of bad luck, he said no it is the officials who have an issue.
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Michael Clarke
10 months
I love football. 💚
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Michael Clarke
2 months
Kofi Balmer is off to a flyer in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 with a goal on his Motherwell debut.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Big news out of Seaview tonight. @CrusadersFC legend @declan_caddell will be retiring at the end of the season to take up the Head Of Academy position at the Club. Relief to calves, shins and big toes across the Irish League. Joking aside, what a career. Congrats Decky!
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Michael Clarke
4 years
What a first game back. Hope you enjoyed it as we did 😀
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Michael Clarke
1 year
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 🏆 @CrumlinStarFC v @SOPFC69 Watch it live on @IrishFA Youtube channel tomorrow night. Gary Haveron with me on commentary.
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1 year
What a thing to call work, calling the action as two of the country's top teams clashed last night. Excellent to have big DJ alongside me for it! ⚽️🎙
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3 years
Me and the winner of this year's Lovely Girls competition 😍
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Michael Clarke
5 years
FAO Stoke City. Michael O'Neill is wick. You won't like him. Please don't Google him or do any research just trust this tweet. K thanks bye.
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Michael Clarke
5 years
My heart goes out to Jerry Thompson's family, friends and all those who have shared a pitch with him. Such a talented lad. I can't believe tonight's news.
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Michael Clarke
7 years
Johnny McMurray's winner tonight was absolutely bonkers. Goal of the season.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Well done to both clubs 👏
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St. James Swifts
3 years
Club statement:
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5 months
UEFA club licences have been awarded to: ▪️Carrick Rangers (Ballymena Showgrounds) ▪️Cliftonville ▪️Coleraine ▪️Crusaders ▪️Dungannon Swifts (Solitude) ▪️Glentoran ▪️Larne ▪️Linfield Designated grounds in brackets.
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Michael Clarke
4 months
Move over Pochettino, I've some news to share with everyone 👀🚨
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Michael Clarke
6 months
Like everyone, I'm sorry to see @dallas_stuart career cut short but he retires a NI hero, 62 caps, integral to Euro 2016 success & having proven his credentials from Irish League to Premier League. A career most could only dream of, lived & no doubt loved. Well done Stuarty!💚👏
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2 years
Decent 24 hours for Kofi Balmer between his first senior international call-up and being named in Crystal Palace's 25-man Premier League squad.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Personal milestone today for me at Linfield v Larne as I covered my 400th football match, which included: 🧤 2 Conor Mitchell wonder saves 🚀 A Niall Quinn screamer 👀 Late winner from Josh Robinson This league is never short of drama & this afternoon proved to be no different!
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Michael Clarke
2 years
Last week was dramatic and should have been close to job done. Let there be no regrets tonight @OfficialBlues . Remember audaces fortuna juvat. History awaits.
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Michael Clarke
10 months
Amazing what a game of football can do for your spirits. I struggled to sleep last night with the post-match adrenaline still going and have spoken to others who were the same, but everyone is in great form today. ⚽️ #gawa
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Michael Clarke
5 months
On this day 🔟 years ago David Jeffrey managed his final game for @OfficialBlues . His side would win 5-2 at Glenavon. Over 1️⃣7️⃣ years at the club he delivered 3️⃣1️⃣ trophies.
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Michael Clarke
3 years
🔟 games to go and 1️⃣ point between first and third. We are in for some finish to this season ⚽️🔥
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Michael Clarke
5 months
That's a wrap for my Irish League commentary this season, as I get ready to head away for a friend's wedding in Rome. 🇮🇹 With that in mind there will be no @TheScoreNI tomorrow, instead our final ep of the series will be next Friday!
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Michael Clarke
4 years
There will be fans en route with no knowledge of what is going on. Instead of a night of fun with family members, it'll be arguments and tears after they are turned away. Health is always a priority but the timing is cruel to say the least. Baffling...
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Full credit to @larnefc for vastly exceeding expectations in their first campaign in European football. The results speak for themselves 👏
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Michael Clarke
2 years
I said it last night whilst on commentary but it merits repeating; a massive congratulations to @lyttlebelfast and his NI U19's who, by beating Moldova, pipped the Netherlands in their group to seal a place in the elite qualifying round for the Euros. Immense achievement! 👏
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Michael Clarke
5 years
What a worldie from Jordan Stewart today at Windsor Park 😱
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Michael Clarke
8 months
Immediate thoughts on the draw @NorthernIreland fans?
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Michael Clarke
4 years
Shamrock Park looking well👌
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Michael Clarke
4 years
Very sorry to learn that Kenny Murdock has passed away. He became an online sensation with @FAIreland fans for this now infamous photograph and was a die hard @cliftonvillefc supporter. Enjoyed our football chats when I bumped into him in Lisburn. RIP.
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Michael Clarke
11 months
Delighted to have @Andy_Waterworth in the studio with me today on @TheScoreNI . Listen to our conversation in full here:
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Michael Clarke
3 years
Outrageous goal by Steven Davis 😳
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Michael Clarke
3 years
It's beyond sad that NI is governed by so many feckless finger-pointers. If only people mattered as much as point-scoring, imagine what this place might look like then. Stormont sucks the very hope out of us that sports clubs provide in abundance, to people of all backgrounds.
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