The Open Case Podcast

Chris Casement sits down with... Andrew Mitchell. Early life at Manchester City, Robinho story, Ally McCoist & Rangers, Crusaders, Linfield & memories of record breaking run in latest European Campaign, plus Larne and their expectations for next season.

Chris Casement sits down with, Colin Coates. He talks about life at Crusaders, Stephen Baxter, European trips, Carl Frampton, Glenavon & Gary Hamilton plus much more.

Linfield skipper Jamie Mulgrew goes through his glittering career with Chris Casement. How he started of at Linfield’s rivals’ Glentoran. 589 games later and multiple trophies. He explains how he arrived at Linfield. Funny stories about kit-man Gary Eccles. The recent Europa League success and his reaction to Linfield’s latest title triumph. Plus much more.

The man in the middle - Andrew Davey. One of the Irish League’s most experienced officials sits down and discusses his refereeing career so far. His thoughts on the constant scrutiny & abuse himself and colleagues have to sometimes deal with. The video from the 2019 League Cup Final (Linfield v Ballymena) that went viral. Plus much much more. A fascinating insight into the life of a referee.

Michael O’Connor gives me his assessment of his career so far. Playing for some of Ireland’s biggest & most successful clubs by the age of 21. We talk about incredible highs, that included titles and European nights. Also address the well documented lows. Plus, much more. I really enjoyed this episode, hope you do too.

Jonny Tuffey has been one of the best, if not the best goalkeeper in the Irish League for the past 4 years. He tells me about the apprenticeship he had at Coventry City, that has stayed with him until the present day. His spells in Scotland. A funny pre-season moment involving golf balls, with Partick Thistle manager, Dick Campbell. Also his Irish League career to date, plus much more.

Micheal Carvill talks me through his career to date. From his early school-boy days, when some of England's top clubs wanted him. He later decided on then, Premier League club Charlton Athletic. Advice for younger players trying to make the step across to the deeper waters of England's more reputable leagues. Stories about Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink. Returning home to Northern Ireland where he had his biggest success at Linfield & Crusaders. How he's currently getting on under manager Kris Lindsay at Dungannon Swifts and his current role in the Irish Football Association (IFA).

Jim, gives me a deep insight into his career. He made over 600 appearances at club & international level. Explains how his upbringing at Liverpool always stayed with him, a club where the standards were sky-high under manager, Kenny Dalglish. Years later, moving into management. He explains how things came to an end at Ipswich & QPR despite both clubs making positive progress under his guidance. Also his current role at the IFA as Elite Performance Director. Enjoy.

This week's episode, I sit down with one of Northern Ireland's much loved footballer's, Roy Carroll. A larger than life personality. He tells me about his glittering career at some of Europe's biggest football clubs, an insight to what Roy Keane was like as a captain. As it is mental health awareness week, he tells me about his own personal addiction with alcohol and how he managed to overcome his demons and come out the other side. A must listen for everybody. Enjoy.

Chris sits down with, Owen Garvan to discuss his magnificent career. Rising through the Ipswich Town academy at a rapid pace, going on to make over 200 appearance's. He explains how his time came to an end under manager, Roy Keane. Also the fantastic time he had at Crystal Palace, winning promotion via the play-offs at Wembley against Watford. And what he's up to now since retirement.