In conversation with Michael Dougherty, we dive into: πΉ Who is Michael Dougherty? π« Growing up in Ashfield School and discovering his passion for goalkeeping β€οΈ His love for Glentoran as a fan and eventually playing for his boyhood club β½ Playing for Harland and Wolff Welders, sharing the pitch with legends π¬π§ Getting called up to the Junior International π How Alan Dornan brought him to Crusaders π Returning to play under Paul Kirk at Distillery π Playing for Distillery into Europe β and sharing some hilarious stories β‘οΈ Moving to Portadown 𦡠The story behind his special shin guards π₯ That unforgettable incident at Ballymena United involving a ball boy β€οΈβπ₯ Returning to Glentoran and signing a professional contract πͺ And finally, how it all ended at Glentoran β and what really happened. This is Part 1 of a powerful, funny, and inspiring football journey. π Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube
