The inside track

The NI Football League’s behind-the-scenes documentary on Ireland’s Oldest Football Club is now live.

Excluisvely premiered in the Social Club at Solitude last night, ‘Inside Cliftonville’ is now available to watch on NIFL’s YouTube channel.

The 45-minute film walks viewers through the unique journey of Cliftonville FC from the early formation of the Club, through the leaner times until the scenes of wild jubilation as the Reds’ 88 year wait for an Irish League title ended in 1998, which was followed by the further success of the remarkable back-to-back titles under the late Tommy Breslin.

The documentary goes access all areas, telling the stories of key people past and present. Follow the journey of Manager Jim Magilton as he looks to forge his own piece of Solitude history and hear how Joe ‘The Goal’ Gormley went from being a fan to becoming the club’s all-time record goalscorer.

With an insider look at all areas of the Club, Marissa Callaghan gives an insight into the rapid growth of Cliftonville Ladies in their journey from formation to becoming Women’s Premiership Champions, whilst Marc Smyth shows how much the Club means to the community and young talent, and comedian Tim McGarry speaks emotionally on what the Reds mean to him and so many others.

David Kerr, NIFL Digital Content Lead, said: “There are so many fascinating stories in the NI Football League but very few as rich and as captivating as Cliftonville’s. It’s been a privilege to go behind the curtain at the Club and thanks must go to everyone involved at the Club for their support and cooperation in bringing this to life.

“We strive to give fans of all Clubs and viewers that haven’t experienced the Irish League a real insight into the people, the places and the passion that makes our League so undeniably special.”