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Doody is joined by Shels Women’s manager Sean Russell for a proper deep dive after that unbelievable 3-1 FAI Cup final win over Athlone. They chat the week of prep after the Rovers defeat, leaning into the occasion, what “being us” actually looks like, and how the first-half gameplan clicked.Sean gives huge credit to the group (and the staff), with special mentions for the young players’ maturity and Mya Sanchez’s massive saves at massive moments — plus what the cup win means, and why Europe has to be the next target.Then Ben drops in late as the lads break down Galway away: a grim one-all, a ridiculous penalty, Chuck’s “professional foul” attempt, Connor Walsh’s big save, Casey brilliance, and the latest Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is (finally) back on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben soak up Shelbourne’s first league win since July — a mad, dramatic night in Dundalk where the Reds were full value, showed real urgency, and somehow still had to do it the hard way.They break down the performance, the sloppy goals conceded, and a big shift in intensity — with loads of praise for Chuck, a solid debut from Connor Walsh, and a proper “Rolls-Royce” display from Odhrán Casey.Plus: massive respect for Sean Boyd (and Luke Byrne) after Boydie’s injections-just-to-make-the-bench story ends in two scrappy, glorious goals.On the women’s side: it’s all eyes on Sunday’s FAI Women’s Cup final vs Athlone in Tallaght — rivalry, drama, and “moments” guaranteed. Up the Reds.

It’s a tough one this week on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben try to make sense of a properly disappointing few days — the late gut-punch on Friday, a flat Monday night that left everyone in Tolka frustrated, and that creeping sense of dread the minute the equaliser goes in.They talk confidence, body language, a search for leaders, and why the performances are starting to feel more worrying than just “bad luck” — plus the vicious circle between frustration in the stands and nerves on the pitch. There’s listener questions, a call for unity ahead of Oriel, and Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is back on the 1895 Podcast after a decent weekend: a big point in Tallaght against the best side in the country, and a must-win victory for Shels' Women to keep the title push alive.Doody and Ben break down a “complete performance without three points” — defensive solidity, set-piece improvement (Davey Mac praise, obviously), Eddie Beach’s calm in goal, and why Odhran Casey looked back to his best. Plus: chances galore, the Roddy–Dickie partnership, and a ref who had an absolute stinker.On the women’s side, Pearl to the rescue again, a first senior goal for Sadhbh Hartley, and plenty of listener questions — including the fully-fit starting XI debate, pitch slips, and the Joey O’Brien punditry story. Up the Reds.

The 1895 Podcast is back after 18 weeks… and in perfect 1895 fashion, Doody forgot to press record for the first 15 minutes. Grand return, same old chaos. Doody and Ben get stuck into the big talking points: Joey’s departure, why the atmosphere around Tolka went a bit weird, and why there’s real optimism around John Russell as the new era starts to take shape — with flashes of that quick, direct style already showing. They chat contracts, the injury crisis that’s absolutely battered the squad, and give some overdue love to Shels Women after winning the All-Island Cup. Plus: Harry Wood’s move, Ellis Chapman discourse, UNC rocking up to Tolka, and a surprise Dazzler cameo for Richie Rankings and general headloss. Up the Reds.

Darren “Dazzler” Cleary is in the chair this week because — shock horror — it’s Ste Doody’s last ever episode on the 1895 Podcast. No scandal, no cancellation… just Doody stepping into a new role at the club and calling time on the pod (before he can be bullied any further).To mark the end of Doody’s reign of terror, the lads launch the inaugural “Doody’s” awards: busiest beaver, “we’re so back” moments, songs that scream Tolka, best/worst players of the last five years, favourite goals, lowest lows, highest highs, and more.Expect nostalgia, chaos, and a few all-time stories from Europe, feuds, prank calls, and pitch invasions. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back after a “bare, bare” weekend for the Reds — with the Galway trip ending in the ultimate buzzkill as the pitch takes one look at the ball and goes “squelch”. They break down the late call-off, the pitch inspection protocol, and why there’s no conspiracy here… just a surface that was never playable.Richie Rankings returns with flowers for a sound Galway official, and a shout for Sean Moore getting minutes (and a goal) after injury, and a proper blast for a certain TD.Plus: a chaotic one-player-per-season XI draft from 2006–2016, grim nostalgia, forgotten heroes, and why some names still give fans PTSD. Up the Reds.

Ste, Ben and are back after a poor weekend for the Reds — and after last week’s pod mysteriously vanished into the abyss. They break down the Dundalk and Rovers games, the soft goals, the head loss, and why it feels like Shels are getting punished for every tiny mistake right now.There’s a big chat on leadership, “fragility”, set-piece naivety (yes, that Pico back-post one again), and the danger of pinning everything on Paddy Barrett’s return — even if everyone knows what his voice brings.Plus: calling out the worst internet takes, the Mipo/Mbeng/Sean Boyd conspiracy nonsense, Shels Women’s 4-2 All-Island Cup win, a heritage plaque unveiling at Tolka, Richie Rankings, and a chaotic “one player per season” best XI draft. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are in “express mode” this week — recording on a Friday, trying to make sense of a week thrown off by Monday football and Paddy’s Day, and teeing you up for Sligo away.They chat Shels Women’s opening-day win over Treaty, the standard in the league rising, and why Mya Sanchez looks like a serious keeper. There’s a good debate on Maggie Pierce at centre-back, and a quick look ahead to Wexford.On the men’s side: Derry away, injuries piling up, and big praise for Kam’s composure (and proper clearances). Plus the Bohs “schmozzle”, final-third frustrations, a Sligo XI, and Richie Rankings — with a proper rant to finish. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back (just the two of us) after a rough weekend: a President’s Cup defeat, a slow start against Pats, and the mad 2-2 draw with Rovers that had everyone losing the head.They chat the positives in the performances, the soft goals and set-piece nightmares, and why the panic online is doing everyone’s head in. There’s love for Harry Wood (again), Jack Henry-Francis being a massive miss, Wes’ big moments, and a solid debut for Zeno Ibson Rossi.Plus: Steven Bradley’s moan-fest, Richie Rankings returns, women’s league kicks off in Tolka, Derry and Bohs previews — and a chaotic “who are you going on holidays with?” draft. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back to break down Friday’s huge 2-1 win away to Drogheda — a come-from-behind job that finally puts the first three points on the board, even if the first half “didn’t really work” and Shels started slow again.They chat the big half-time calls from Joey and the staff, Bone and Ledwidge putting bodies on the line, Wes pulling off a ridiculous save, and Boydie doing what Boydie does: battling, pestering, and somehow staying out of trouble.Plus: the ref chat (and that penalty), Kev Doherty’s meltdown, the LOI hot mic drama, the Presidents Cup, Pats at home, Rovers on Monday — and the strangest things you’ve ever seen at a Shels game. Up the Reds.

The band’s back together on The 1895 Podcast as Ste, Ben and Darren break down Friday’s 1-1 draw with Galway — the possession, the xG, the instant response to going behind, and why the real worry isn’t goals… it’s conceding bad bad goals.There’s plenty of love for Lundgren’s electric work-rate, flashes from Jarvis as he plays himself back to sharpness, and a reminder of just how much quality Shels can bring off the bench.Plus: injuries, Roach recalled, Zeno Ibson Rossi in the door, women’s team updates (including the bus to Athlone), a sold-out away end for Drogheda — and an all-timer rant on flares, outrage, and League of Ireland nonsense. Up the Reds.

No Dublin Derby last week as Tolka did its best to fight off the biblical rain — but The 1895 Podcast is back, with Ste and Ben (just the two of us) looking ahead to a gritty home tie with Galway.The lads chat pitch call-offs, floods and why even “the best pitch in the country” can’t beat February weather, before getting into how Shels should handle Galway’s direct 5-3-2 approach: outplay them on the deck, or go full battle with Boydie and Juan Martin?Plus: the new stand buzz, a rapid-fire Mount Rushmore debate, favourite Shels goals, women’s team news, and Richie Rankings returns. Up the Reds.

Shels are finally back on the pitch, and Ste, Ben and Darren are here to review the weekend. The 1-1 draw brings about a lot of questions. Are we now a crossing team? Is Mipo criticised unfairly? Is Kerr McInroy the complete player? Most importantly, are the omens good for this season? The lads also debate the Aviva experiment, media reaction to that game, and they try, and fail, to predict Fridays starting XI Ahead of the Dublin Derby, they also reminisce on their favourite Shels vs Rovers memories. (Spoiler Alert, Philly Hughes vs Rovers is the correct answer)

The shortest-longest off-season in Europe is finally over and The 1895 Podcast is back. Ste Doody is joined by Ben and Darren to tee up Shelbourne’s opening-night trip to the RSC to face Waterford. The lads run through the big off-season calls, the departures, and what the loan moves say about Shels becoming a properly run, sustainable club.It’s all about the new faces too: Casey, Speel on loan again, Maill's “game-changer” potential, and the wildcard Rodrigo Freitas via Jamestown Analytics.Plus: cutting out the “poxy goals”, in-house predictions, Richie Rankings, and Ben’s internet packing it in right on cue. Up the Reds.