Johnny McMurray is joined by broadcaster, presenter, ex-player and media trailblazer Nicola McCarthy , the first female guest on the podcast — and what an incredible conversation it is. From playing football as a kid with the boys, to presenting for Manchester City during their Premier League glory days , to paving the way for women in sports media , Nicola shares it all. We talk: ✅ The rise of women’s football in Northern Ireland ✅ Playing with and against legends like Marissa Callaghan & Julie Nelson ✅ Behind-the-scenes with Aguero, De Bruyne, Tevez & Kompany ✅ Sacrifices of being a working mum in elite sport ✅ Her passion for the future of the game — and what’s next… It’s funny, emotional, inspiring, and full of stories you won’t want to miss .
