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On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by Macdara Ferris, Paddy McCarthy & debut boy Stephen Kavanagh to look back at all the action the past week. Rovers stutter once again at the hands of the Saints in Inchicore, Derry go top, Drogs get their first win of the season, cards galore in Ballybofey while Dundalk complain about the Showgrounds.  Dave Donnelly and Rebecca Creagh are on to chat all things WNL as the Women's game back underway last weekend.  Finally we review the fixtures for this weekend ahead of the first Dublin Derby this Friday night in Tallaght Stadium!  Have a listen, and if you like the content why not follow, subscribe and leave a review!  Enjoy! 

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined again by Dave Donnelly and Macdara Ferris as we look back at the action from the double header weekend. Do we now have a title race on our hands after Derry securing a late victory against Rovers? Have the champions made a mistake not replacing Alan Mannus? Is Stephen Bradley the find of the season after his incredible start at Dundalk? Why are Pats stuttering and much more!  Have a listen, and if you like the content why not follow, subscribe and leave a review!  Enjoy! 

On this week's episode, Paddy Mc makes his first appearance on the podcast this season as we review the action from the first round of fixtures in the Premier Division as Damien Duff's reign gets off to false start against St. Pats. Dundalk and Derry play out a cracking 2-2 draw in Oriel while Rovers cruise to a victory against the Students.  As promised last week, we have our Sligo Rovers season preview with Sligo Champion journalist Jessica Farry. Can Sligo recover after the losses of the Two Johnnies, Mahon and Kenny in the off season?  Have a listen, and if you like the content why not follow, subscribe and leave a review!  Enjoy!   

The podcast is back for the second season as we look ahead to the 2022 League of Ireland season! To kick off the new season, we have a bumper episode (over 2 hours!) to get you in the mood for Friday night. We preview the Premier Division with football journalists around the country to try answer the questions we all want to know. Is the title a foregone conclusion? Will Derry step up to challenge? How will Pats fare this year? Who will make the top 4 and much more.  Enjoy!  Dublin Clubs preview with Dave Donnelly & Macdara Ferris - 00:48-54:15 Dundalk preview with James Rogers - 54:26 - 1:15:25 Finn Harps with Chris McNulty - 1:15:37 - 1:33:56 Drogheda United with David Sheehan - 1:34:09 - 1:54:31 Derry City with Simon Collins - 1:54:44 - 2:10:48 Predictions - 2:11:01 - 2:25:00

On this weeks episode, Luke is joined by Paul O'Hehir from the Irish Daily Mirror to look back at the latest international window as Stephen Kenny's Ireland team finished their World Cup campaign strongly with a draw against Euro 2016 champions Portugal and a comprehensive win against Luxembourg. Is it a matter of time before he's offered a new contract?  After, James Rogers is back on to discuss the exit of Peak6 as Dundalk is back in the hands of former owner Andy Connolly with the support of STATSports. Where did it go wrong? What was their biggest failing? Did they have any success? Whats the biggest challenges facing the new owners?  Finally, Dave Donnelly previews the big game this weekend as Wexford Youths take on Shelbourne in the FAI Women's Cup Final in Tallaght Stadium.  Enjoy!  Ireland MNT with Paul O'Hehir: 00:00 - 43:36 James Rogers & Dundalk: 43:37 -  1:25:44 Dave Donnelly & FAI Women's Cup Final: 1:25:45 - 1:44:29

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by the returning Niall and Portuguese Football Writer Aaron Barton to look ahead to the big game in the Aviva this Thursday night between Ireland and Portugal. Can Ireland defeat the odds and go one further than last time and topple the Portuguese? Can Portugal afford to slip up in Dublin? Are the Selecção das Quinas too reliant on CR7?  Ben from the Football in Luxembourg twitter page also joins us once again as we discuss the second game of this International break as Ireland travel to Luxembourg for our final World Cup Qualifier. Can we right the wrongs of last March?  Finally, sportswriter Cian O'Connell is on to chat all things Galway United on and off the pitch after a disappointing end to the campaign losing to Bray in the relegation/promotion playoffs. 

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by Macdara Ferris and Dave Donnelly again to look back at a busy week in Irish football. From managerial coming and goings, a cracking Dublin Derby, first division playoff games to Shamrock Rovers finally clinching number 19. We cover everything!  The lads discuss the big news of the week which is the appointment of one of the biggest names in Irish football, Damien Duff at Shelbourne F.C. Having worked under some fantastic coaches (Mourinho, Hodgson, Trap), what's a Duffer team going to set up like? Is it the biggest managerial appointment in the LOI since Johnny Giles?  We chat Shamrock Rovers after they captured their 19th league title. What's the next step for Rovers? Is European football a must next season? Does the squad need a refresh?  Enjoy! 

On the podcast this week, Luke and James are joined again by Dave Donnelly from Dublin Live and Emma Duffy from the 42.ie as we look back at the Irish Women's team World Cup Qualifiers against Sweden and Finland. After a narrow defeat to the Swedes in Tallaght, the Girls in Green pulled off a fantastic result against the Finns in Helsinki to get their World Cup bid up and running. Who impressed over the two games? Is it too early to pack our bags down under for 2023?  In the second half, we discuss the FAI Cup Semi final games as Pats and Bohs get set for a Dublin Derby showdown on the 28th November in the Aviva! How good is Darragh Burns? Did Bohs get away with one? Enjoy! 

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by Macdara Ferris and Dave Donnelly from Dublin Live as we take a look back at the real Monday night football - the Dublin Derby between Shamrock Rovers & Bohs. Who is going to drop into the relegation playoff, Waterford, Finn Harps, Drogheda, are Dundalk out of the woods yet? We preview the FAI Cup semi final clashes between Pats V Dundalk and Bohs v Waterford. Will we see an all Dublin final? Can Waterford reach their first final since 2004? Are Dundalk going to make their seventh cup final appearance in a row? Finally, we take a look ahead to the Irish WNT 2023 World Cup Qualifiers against top seeds Sweden at home then a trip to Helsinki to face Finland. Can the Girls in Green get their qualification group off to a flyer?  Enjoy!  (Apologies for the poor audio in parts of the episode this week!) 

On the episode this week, Luke is joined by The Irish Daily Mirror Football correspondent Paul O'Hehir as we look back at the latest round of Irish internationals. Two wins, seven goals, zero conceded, and some excellent football over the two games. Are we now starting to finally see progress?  Afterwards, Donegal based sports journalist Chris McNulty is back on the show again as we look ahead to Finn Harps huge game in the RSC as they face a resurgent Waterford in a classic relegation six pointer.  For the final part, Paddy and James join Luke to give their point of view on the Ireland games and of course we end with the Power Rankings (I think it's obvious who is top this week!).  Enjoy!  Paul O'Hehir & Ireland Chat 00:00 - 35:36 Chris McNulty & Finn Harps: - 35:37 - 1:10:30 General Chat and Power Rankings: 1:10:31 - 1:53:54

On the podcast this week, Luke and Paddy are joined by Barry Worthington from the Wigan Athletic fan podcast, Progress With Unity as we chat about Ireland's new 'Keano', Will Keane. We delve into what are his best attributes, his best position, Keane's recent form and more. James Rogers is back on this week as we chat about the latest at Dundalk on and off the pitch. Has there been turning point? Who's next out the door with Duffy & McEleney? Are Peak 6 selling up? Finally, the newly revamped Wesley Hoolahan Power Rankings rankings return!  Enjoy! Opening Chat: 00:00 - 17:57 Will Keane discussion: 17:58 - 39:03 James Rogers on Dundalk: 39:04 - 1:26:07 Power Rankings: 1:26:08 - 1:42:50

On the podcast this week, Luke and Paddy are joined by Shelbourne's Rebecca Creagh and DLR Waves Coach Laura Heffernan as we look ahead to the big day on Saturday as the first ever WNL game is shown live on TV.  Simon Collins from the Derry Journal is back on the podcast as we discuss the rise of Derry City under Ruaidhrí Higgins and talk about the signing of Dundalk's marquee player Michael Duffy (who’s following the footsteps of another local man and teammate Paddy McEleney) and much more!  Finally, the Wesley Hoolahan Power Rankings will be back next week with a new format and possibly a new name... so tune in!  Enjoy!  WNL Talk: 00:00-27:31 Simon Collins: 27:32-1:10:44 General Chat: 1:10:45-1:36:31