This episode picks up after the Glentoran saga and takes us through a remarkable journey of resilience and football passion:

🏆 Returning to the Welders and finding the love for football again, winning the Steel & Sons Cup

🤣 A hilarious story about Stuart King

⚽ Moving to Ards FC, then back to the Welders

✈️ Meeting Stephen Baxter in Vilamoura, and what that led to

👊 Playing under Stephen Baxter at Crusaders — what it was like and the experience of playing there

➡️ Moving to Larne — from the Championship to the Premiership

🔄 Finally, making the leap to Derry City, where he’s now the goalkeeping coach

This one is packed with laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t want to miss.

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In conversation with Michael Dougherty, we dive into:

🔹 Who is Michael Dougherty?

🏫 Growing up in Ashfield School and discovering his passion for goalkeeping

❤️ His love for Glentoran as a fan and eventually playing for his boyhood club

⚽ Playing for Harland and Wolff Welders, sharing the pitch with legends

🇬🇧 Getting called up to the Junior International

👔 How Alan Dornan brought him to Crusaders

🔙 Returning to play under Paul Kirk at Distillery

🌍 Playing for Distillery into Europe — and sharing some hilarious stories

➡️ Moving to Portadown

🦵 The story behind his special shin guards

💥 That unforgettable incident at Ballymena United involving a ball boy

❤️‍🔥 Returning to Glentoran and signing a professional contract

🚪 And finally, how it all ended at Glentoran — and what really happened.

This is Part 1 of a powerful, funny, and inspiring football journey.

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This is a raw, honest, and powerful episode where Aaron shares his full story:

🔹 Who is Aaron Smyth?

⚽ Starting his career and debuting for Cliftonville at 17

🏆 Winning Young Player of the Year – and what really happened that night

🧠 How insecurity and self-image issues held him back

🍺 The rise of drinking and drug use during his career

🌍 Playing in Europe and stints at Lisburn Distillery, Carrick Rangers, and Glentoran

⚠️ Controversial moments, death threats, and the impact on his family

💔 When addiction hit rock bottom – and the day he finally asked for help

💪 How he became clean and is now dedicated to helping others find a way back

This one is not just a football story — it’s a story about life, loss, and strength.

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