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Are we witnessing the dying embers of the 2026 league season (and maybe even the podcast)? Who will escape relegation, and could Longford Town or maybe even Kerry FC go all the way to the promised land?  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Having made up part of the record-breaking crowd at Tallaght Stadium on Monday night, Gary gives us the scoop on what may have been a season-defining Dublin Derby. Kieran asks questions of Alan Reynolds team selection against both Waterford and Shamrock Rovers, with a particular focus on the Gypsies goalkeeping situation. Following Sligo Rovers' relegation, there is a chat on LOI finances: are they sustainable? Why are so many people calling for a 12-team Premier Division? And what will happen on the final day of one of the most dramatic First Division seasons ever? Get the answers on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting. (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Shane Lohman of Monarch Sports Partners group tells us about his party's interest in completing a takeover of Cork City and why the League of Ireland has huge potential for investors. Has Heimir Hallgrímsson gotten off lightly this window due to media attention elsewhere? Gary makes his point. James McClean and the PFAI's statement is discussed at length, as is the retirement of Greg Bolger.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

An honest and frank discussion on the unprecedented events surrounding Irish Football over the past week. Kieran & Gary also talk about the actual football, their trip to Kosovo, the Israel game itself and the upcoming game with Austria.  Domestically, Bohemians can set up a huge Dublin Derby against Shamrock Rovers with victory in Dundalk on Friday, while the lads continue to cover all the latest action from the First Division.  We've done our best to keep this week's show fair, balanced, honest and respectful. We appreciate your support.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

What a season this is turning out to be. Kieran & Gary break down what is now a three horse title race. Meanwhile, almost everyone else is in a relegation scrap. What a league. We also hear from Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Is it finally Bohs year? The lads break down the FAI Cup quarter-final results and semi-final draw. Kieran & Gaz pay tribute to Rory Gaffney following his retirement. Have St. Pat's been harshly treated after the closure of Section G following a fan-player altercation at Richmond Park? The First Division play-off race is epic but will we get a title race in the Premier? Tune in for the BTS Predictions League for previews to this weekend's action.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Kieran & Gary reflect on Shamrock Rovers sobering European exit, the reasons behind it and what the results of it may mean on and off the pitch. Are Daryl Horgan and Graham Coughlan leading the race for the player and manager of the year awards? Has the Louth derby surpassed the Dublin derby? All this and much more on the latest episode of BTS. Follow/Subscribe & rate/review wherever you're listening.

The National League gets underway this weekend, Kieran & Gary discuss the pros and cons of the new third tier and also chat to Mayo FC midfielder Gary Armstrong. We also hear from Ciaran Kilduff on this week's pod as Dundalk FC begin to show signs of fatigue after a fantastic start to the season. Have things gone stale at Shamrock Rovers? What has Mark Connolly said to rile up Gary Reilly? Tune in to this week's show to find out. Follow us on Spotify or Apple.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Kieran & Gary react to a horrific week for Shamrock Rovers and a week that may have kept St.Pat's season alive. Find out why Gary feels the tide isn't yet turning at Derry despite Tiernan Lynch's exit, while the lads also discuss the growing gulf between the divisions after Longford's hammering against Bohs and two more heavy FAI Cup defeats for non-league sides. Did the FAI bottle it with Shamrock Rovers latest punishment? All this and more on another frank episode of BTS.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie).

It’s the James McClean show this week as Kieran & Gary pick their way through the Brandywell mess. If that wasn’t juicy enough, there’s also been a beefy managerial spat involving Stephen Bradley and Ciaran Kilduff. Are people who attend Premier League friendlies in Ireland really “morons”? And should we be worried about a drop-off in LOI attendances? With all that going on, there’s just about enough time to preview the FAI Cup last 16 in a bumper edition of the show. Subscribe/follow wherever you’re listening in.

Wedding done and dusted, the lads are back, and they've plenty to catch up on. It's a huge week in Europe with Shelbourne's glamour tie with Ajax the headline act. Meanwhile, James McClean's online antics are up for debate, how should Tiernan Lynch and Derry City deal with the former Ireland international?  Speaking of proud Derry men, Patrick McEleney is on the show having recently taken over at struggling Finn Harps.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Jon Brier is back! BTS's original co-host joins us to discuss his favourite subject, the coeffecient. Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary pick the bones of an FAI Cup weekend where all the headlines were generated by Shelbourne's defeat to Kerry FC.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Kieran & Gary give their no-holds-barred opinions on Shelbourne's decision to appoint John Russell as manager. Was Shamrock Rovers' defeat in Malta a sign of things to come, or can the summer be salvaged?  Gary tells us about his glorious trip to the Cross, while Ringmahon's punishment is discussed ahead of FAI Cup second-round weekend.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

LOI managers are under the spotlight on this week's show as the lads discuss the news, that BTS exclusively broke earlier today, that Ian Ryan and Athlone Town have parted ways. An interesting DM from a listener opens up a debate on the job security of some of the other bosses in the second tier, while Derry City's latest humilation under Tiernan Lynch is also discussed, can the Candystripes turn their season around in Europe this week?  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

There's a great spread of topics on this week's show from the latest goings on at the World Cup to Ringmahon Rangers controversial FAI Cup withdrawl and Joey O'Brien's hasty Shelbourne exit.  Kieran & Gaz also reflect on an unhappy trip to Tralee. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a rating/review. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)