Best Amond Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 288: S09E40: The Christmas Wrapping Up and New Year Wish List 53:04

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Ho, Ho, Ho..It's the 40th and final podcast of the year and the lads convene to talk Christmas, Conference League and a bit of James Clarke amongst other things. How did 2025 compare to expectations? What do we want from 2026? Was Dave Mulcahy this generation's Bob Dylan? Will we get a title race? A visit to Grano? A David Partridge on a pear tree?…

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S09E40: The Christmas Wrapping Up and New Year Wish List 53:04

1d ago53:04

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Ho, Ho, Ho..It's the 40th and final podcast of the year and the lads convene to talk Christmas, Conference League and a bit of James Clarke amongst other things. How did 2025 compare to expectations? What do we want from 2026? Was Dave Mulcahy this generation's Bob Dylan? Will we get a title race? A visit to Grano? A David Partridge on a pear tree?…

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S09E39 It’s Almost Christmas! with John O’Sullivan 1:03:26

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Stranger Things in studio today as John O’Sullivan joined us for a midwinter chat. Yes, that John O’Sullivan, the one who played for Shelbourne until everything changed in August. He tells the story of an unhappy end to a happy time and the ruthless nature of football before sitting in for a series of European reflections, fixture ruminations and m…

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Episode 287: S09E39 It’s Almost Christmas! with John O’Sullivan 1:03:26

8d ago1:03:26

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Stranger Things in studio today as John O’Sullivan joined us for a midwinter chat. Yes, that John O’Sullivan, the one who played for Shelbourne until everything changed in August. He tells the story of an unhappy end to a happy time and the ruthless nature of football before sitting in for a series of European reflections, fixture ruminations and m…

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Episode 286: S09E38: Review of 2025 and Plans for 2026 with Mark Scanlon 1:19:06

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We were live in Collar & Cuff this week where League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon joined us to reflect on the 2025 season and look ahead to the plans for 2026. In a wide ranging discussion, we discussed fixture lists, financial plans, facilities issues, Foyleside fan issues and some other things that start with f before we eventually got to the…

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S09E38: Review of 2025 and Plans for 2026 with Mark Scanlon 1:19:06

23d ago1:19:06

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We were live in Collar & Cuff this week where League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon joined us to reflect on the 2025 season and look ahead to the plans for 2026. In a wide ranging discussion, we discussed fixture lists, financial plans, facilities issues, Foyleside fan issues and some other things that start with f before we eventually got to the…

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Episode 285: S09E37 Cup Final Review & Shields/Ward Reunion at Rascals 1:29:48

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This week’s show is half double winners, half double act. Firstly, we reflect on Shamrock Rovers’ success over troubled Cork City in the cup final and discuss the impact of Harry Nevin’s red card amongst other talking points arising from the day and the season for both clubs. In a packed mailbag, there’s a fair bit of playoff chat, pitch complaints…

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S09E37 Cup Final Review & Shields/Ward Reunion at Rascals 1:29:48

1M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

This week’s show is half double winners, half double act. Firstly, we reflect on Shamrock Rovers’ success over troubled Cork City in the cup final and discuss the impact of Harry Nevin’s red card amongst other talking points arising from the day and the season for both clubs. In a packed mailbag, there’s a fair bit of playoff chat, pitch complaints…

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Episode 284: S09E36 Live from Rascals with Dunleavy & Amond 1:00:09

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It was LOI Central Live, and the entirety of Monday's gathering in Rascals Brewing was exclusive only to those who joined us for the tantalising combination of pizza, beer and League of Ireland related musings. The league's top scorer Padraig Amond defied expectations to join Johnny Dunleavy on stage for a chat that was part reflection of the seaso…

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S09E36 Live from Rascals with Dunleavy & Amond 1:00:09

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It was LOI Central Live, and the entirety of Monday's gathering in Rascals Brewing was exclusive only to those who joined us for the tantalising combination of pizza, beer and League of Ireland related musings. The league's top scorer Padraig Amond defied expectations to join Johnny Dunleavy on stage for a chat that was part reflection of the seaso…

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Episode 283: S09E35 PFA Ireland Premier XI with Paddy Barrett and Michael Duffy 1:15:55

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There’s a dual focus to this show as we reflect on an incredible week while also taking an overall look at the year as our friends at PFA Ireland have given us the honour of naming the Premier Division team of the year on this week’s show. Is that why Paddy Barrett and Michael Duffy are on? You’ll just have to tune in to find out but the good frien…

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S09E35 PFA Ireland Premier XI with Paddy Barrett and Michael Duffy 1:15:55

2M ago1:15:55

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There’s a dual focus to this show as we reflect on an incredible week while also taking an overall look at the year as our friends at PFA Ireland have given us the honour of naming the Premier Division team of the year on this week’s show. Is that why Paddy Barrett and Michael Duffy are on? You’ll just have to tune in to find out but the good frien…

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Episode 282: S09E34 Dalymount Draw, Friday Feelings & Permutations Paradise 1:09:06

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We are back from an international break to begin the countdown towards the climax of the season – our live show in Rascals on Monday November 3 with tickets going on sale on Wednesday. Oh, and there’s the end of a thrilling European race, the playoff battle and the prospect of an FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium where the fans – and not the SHOUT…

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S09E34 Dalymount Draw, Friday Feelings & Permutations Paradise 1:09:05

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We are back from an international break to begin the countdown towards the climax of the season – our live show in Rascals on Monday November 3 with tickets going on sale on Wednesday. Oh, and there’s the end of a thrilling European race, the playoff battle and the prospect of an FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium where the fans – and not the SHOUT…

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S09E33 International Break Time with Kevin Doherty 1:22:07

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Episode 281: S09E33 International Break Time with Kevin Doherty 1:22:07

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Episode 280: S09E32: European Odysseys, Waterford Whispers and Seani Maguire’s FAI Cup Feelings 1:09:31

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The finishing line is in sight for everyone apart from Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne as the closing stretch of the league clashes with the beginning of European league phase excitement. Dan and Johnny convene to discuss a busy week on a variety of fronts; and return to the familiar theme of Shamrock Rovers levels and Shelbourne’s 2024 standards, d…

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S09E32: European Odysseys, Waterford Whispers and Seani Maguire’s FAI Cup Feelings 1:09:31

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The finishing line is in sight for everyone apart from Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne as the closing stretch of the league clashes with the beginning of European league phase excitement. Dan and Johnny convene to discuss a busy week on a variety of fronts; and return to the familiar theme of Shamrock Rovers levels and Shelbourne’s 2024 standards, d…

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S09E31 Double Header Review. How good are Shamrock Rovers? What next for Galway United? 1:05:50

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The boys are back in Oliver Ireland for a quickfire review of a double header that could prove very significant come the end of the season. Johnny has Galway’s woes on the mind, while Dan debates the potential legacy of this Shamrock Rovers side before we hear from Andrew Quinn and Joey O’Brien about another Drogheda v Shelbourne meeting where poss…

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Episode 279: S09E31 Double Header Review. How good are Shamrock Rovers? What next for Galway United? 1:05:50

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The boys are back in Oliver Ireland for a quickfire review of a double header that could prove very significant come the end of the season. Johnny has Galway’s woes on the mind, while Dan debates the potential legacy of this Shamrock Rovers side before we hear from Andrew Quinn and Joey O’Brien about another Drogheda v Shelbourne meeting where poss…

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S09E30: The Mayhem and the Magic of the Cup 1:22:37

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We are back after an international break to forget and savouring a weekend to remember in the FAI Cup unless you happen to be from Connacht. Kerry FC's heroic exploits take top billing, but there's a heavy Sligo Rovers angle to that drama too while Johnny was down at Richmond Park to hear from Kian Leavy and John Caulfield after St Patrick's Athlet…

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Episode 278: S09E30 The Mayhem and the Magic of the Cup 1:22:37

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We are back after an international break to forget and savouring a weekend to remember in the FAI Cup unless you happen to be from Connacht. Kerry FC's heroic exploits take top billing, but there's a heavy Sligo Rovers angle to that drama too while Johnny was down at Richmond Park to hear from Kian Leavy and John Caulfield after St Patrick's Athlet…

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Episode 277: S09E29 A Week of Mixed Emotions. Webster on Horgan. Bradley on Europe. 1:21:57

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It was a week of mixed emotions for everyone involved in Irish football with news of Ollie Horgan's final farewell coming through ahead of a historic ‘going electric’ night on the pitch for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne. We try and cover both bases here with Dave Webster joining to offer his reflections on the joy of working with the late, great G…

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S09E29 A Week of Mixed Emotions. Webster on Horgan. Bradley on Europe. 1:21:57

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It was a week of mixed emotions for everyone involved in Irish football with news of Ollie Horgan's final farewell coming through ahead of a historic ‘going electric’ night on the pitch for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne. We try and cover both bases here with Dave Webster joining to offer his reflections on the joy of working with the late, great G…

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S09E28 - Super Thursday, Azores Review & Victor's €2m move 58:11

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The lads take stock as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are both tantalisingly close to group stage football after a quite incredible night on Thursday. Dan relays his trip to the Azores, where some locals were more interested in the staff in the chip van than whether the Rovers performance was different gravy to other LOI wins in Europe. The lads di…

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Episode 276: S09E28 - Super Thursday, Azores Review & Victor's €2m move 58:11

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The lads take stock as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are both tantalisingly close to group stage football after a quite incredible night on Thursday. Dan relays his trip to the Azores, where some locals were more interested in the staff in the chip van than whether the Rovers performance was different gravy to other LOI wins in Europe. The lads di…

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Episode 275: S09E27: FAI Cup/Oasis Wrap & Patrick Hoban Chat 1:05:52

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Our LOI family full of eccentrics is back this week, a little hoarse ten years on from a fine day involving a horse. Did Oasis hit the FAI Cup crowds? Did the Mrs. Browns Bohs fans at Oasis even know they were out of the FAI Cup? Is Liam Gallagher really just a poor man's Sean Malee? The lads butt heads on this and more before we hand the mic over …

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S09E27: FAI Cup/Oasis Wrap & Patrick Hoban Chat 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

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Our LOI family full of eccentrics is back this week, a little hoarse ten years on from a fine day involving a horse. Did Oasis hit the FAI Cup crowds? Did the Mrs. Browns Bohs fans at Oasis even know they were out of the FAI Cup? Is Liam Gallagher really just a poor man's Sean Malee? The lads butt heads on this and more before we hand the mic over …

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S09E26 Shels Heartbreak, Ref Rage & Conan Byrne Chat 1:25:46

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It’s a two part show this week as Johnny and Dan kicks things off on location in Tolka Park, picking through the bones of a near miss for Shelbourne that sends them to the European last chance saloon. After the Shels wrap, we go back in time to Oliver Ireland for a catch-up with Conan Byrne that – amongst other things – touches on the pros and cons…

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Episode 274: S09E26 Shels Heartbreak, Ref Rage & Conan Byrne Chat 1:25:46

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It’s a two part show this week as Johnny and Dan kicks things off on location in Tolka Park, picking through the bones of a near miss for Shelbourne that sends them to the European last chance saloon. After the Shels wrap, we go back in time to Oliver Ireland for a catch-up with Conan Byrne that – amongst other things – touches on the pros and cons…

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S09E25 European Race > Title Race, Jersey Spotting & Ticket Talk 1:13:39

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It’s another remote session this week with the lads rattling through the talking points of the week and some discussion starters that have very little to do with anything from the last seven days. Can Shels, Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers extend their European adventures? What’s the story with the way Dan says Lithuania? Have European competitions becom…

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Episode 273: S09E25: European Race > Title Race, Jersey Spotting & Ticket Talk 1:13:39

5M ago1:13:39

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It’s another remote session this week with the lads rattling through the talking points of the week and some discussion starters that have very little to do with anything from the last seven days. Can Shels, Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers extend their European adventures? What’s the story with the way Dan says Lithuania? Have European competitions becom…

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S09E24: Brandywell Bother, Chaos at the Cross & European Matters with Barry Murphy 1:04:51

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We are back in Oliver Ireland this week, with the steady hands of Barry Murphy adding depth to our conversation. European matters take second billing behind a dramatic Friday night that has left a legacy of regret and recriminations. Cork City’s demise is analysed and there’s a bit of Galway United stress too before a packed mailbag is dominated by…

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Episode 272: S09E24: Brandywell Bother, Chaos at the Cross & European Matters with Barry Murphy 1:04:51

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We are back in Oliver Ireland this week, with the steady hands of Barry Murphy adding depth to our conversation. European matters take second billing behind a dramatic Friday night that has left a legacy of regret and recriminations. Cork City’s demise is analysed and there’s a bit of Galway United stress too before a packed mailbag is dominated by…

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S09E23 LOI in Europe, Cup cruises and Chris Shields chat 1:16:00

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We’ve reached that glorious point of the year where the evidence of one tie makes us experts on the levels of teams from Lithuania, Azerbaijan and wherever else the European dice rolls. Chris Shields wasn’t guessing about Shelbourne when the Champions League set up a cross border clash and the Linfield midfielder dials in to give us his reflections…

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Episode 271: S09E23 LOI in Europe, Cup cruises and Chris Shields chat 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

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We’ve reached that glorious point of the year where the evidence of one tie makes us experts on the levels of teams from Lithuania, Azerbaijan and wherever else the European dice rolls. Chris Shields wasn’t guessing about Shelbourne when the Champions League set up a cross border clash and the Linfield midfielder dials in to give us his reflections…

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Episode 270: S09E22 with Dave McMillan & Paddy Kavanagh 1:07:06

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Johnny is out of the building this week but we’ve got solid foundations visiting Oliver Ireland absence with a representative from the construction industry and an architect – neither of whom identify as ex-footballers. Paddy Kavanagh and Dave McMillan do have experience of several of the themes we discuss this week; confident attackers, the psycho…

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S09E22 with Dave McMillan & Paddy Kavanagh 1:07:06

5M ago1:07:06

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Johnny is out of the building this week but we’ve got solid foundations visiting Oliver Ireland absence with a representative from the construction industry and an architect – neither of whom identify as ex-footballers. Paddy Kavanagh and Dave McMillan do have experience of several of the themes we discuss this week; confident attackers, the psycho…

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Episode 269: S09E21 LOI in Europe, Nationwide Mailbag & Destructive Derry 1:29:52

6M ago1:29:52

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European football is here, a chance to learn about new teams, unknown players and exotic places. And then there’s Shelbourne v Linfield. The first section of this show is taken up by discussion of Wednesday night with a bit of Mark Coyle, Joey O’Brien and David Healy audio thrown in. Have Linfield staff attended more FAI Cup finals than your averag…

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S09E21 LOI in Europe, Nationwide Mailbag & Destructive Derry 1:29:52

6M ago1:29:52

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European football is here, a chance to learn about new teams, unknown players and exotic places. And then there’s Shelbourne v Linfield. The first section of this show is taken up by discussion of Wednesday night with a bit of Mark Coyle, Joey O’Brien and David Healy audio thrown in. Have Linfield staff attended more FAI Cup finals than your averag…

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S09E20 Oasis, Keane, James-Taylor, Moses and Duff 1:28:13

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Won’t somebody think of the football? After a day dominated by the latest Bohs jersey launch and another famous face performing an acting masterclass at the Cross, Dan and Johnny try to merge Tuesday’s box office activity with the oft forgotten events on the pitch. This wide-ranging session brings us from Oasis to Odubeko, and from Keane to Keena w…

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Episode 268: S09E20: Oasis, Keane, James-Taylor, Moses and Duff 1:28:13

6M ago1:28:13

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Won’t somebody think of the football? After a day dominated by the latest Bohs jersey launch and another famous face performing an acting masterclass at the Cross, Dan and Johnny try to merge Tuesday’s box office activity with the oft forgotten events on the pitch. This wide-ranging session brings us from Oasis to Odubeko, and from Keane to Keena w…

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S09E19 Duff Love, Bohs Brilliance, Pat's Pressure and Chaos in Cork 1:32:23

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We've had a double header in both divisions since our last show but there's only discussion point on the agenda today; what about those goalscoring Lomboto brothers? They have their own God but our main talking point, naturally enough, is how the League of Ireland will cope without its sometime messiah Damien Duff, who interrupted the regular Sunda…

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Episode 267: S09E19 Duff Love, Bohs Brilliance, Pat's Pressure and Chaos in Cork 1:32:23

6M ago1:32:23

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We've had a double header in both divisions since our last show but there's only discussion point on the agenda today; what about those goalscoring Lomboto brothers? They have their own God but our main talking point, naturally enough, is how the League of Ireland will cope without its sometime messiah Damien Duff, who interrupted the regular Sunda…

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S09E18 Disappointed Drogs, Euro Draws & Ruaidhri Higgins Chat 1:08:21

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We are back in Oliver’s offices to discuss a week that delivered an unwelcome twist for Drogheda United with the excitement of the European draws leaving the Boynesiders with a bitter aftertaste. Dan gives the lowdown on the story in a crowded mailbag that also features the content king that always delivers - an outraged Damien Duff. We talk dressi…

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Episode 266: S09E18: Disappointed Drogs, Euro Draws & Ruaidhri Higgins Chat 1:08:21

6M ago1:08:21

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We are back in Oliver’s offices to discuss a week that delivered an unwelcome twist for Drogheda United with the excitement of the European draws leaving the Boynesiders with a bitter aftertaste. Dan gives the lowdown on the story in a crowded mailbag that also features the content king that always delivers - an outraged Damien Duff. We talk dressi…

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S09E17 - Mid-Season Musings, Transfer Targets & Crowded Houses 1:22:53

7M ago1:22:53

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AS most of the League of Ireland heads for the departure lounge, our co-hosts are back via arrivals to take their regular perch in Oliver Ireland for our mid-season review. We make it there with the help of a stopover on the turbulence of media relations in a small world, before ascending to broader discussions around Josh Honohan’s public feedback…

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Episode 265: S09E17 - Mid-Season Musings, Transfer Targets & Crowded Houses 1:22:53

7M ago1:22:53

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AS most of the League of Ireland heads for the departure lounge, our co-hosts are back via arrivals to take their regular perch in Oliver Ireland for our mid-season review. We make it there with the help of a stopover on the turbulence of media relations in a small world, before ascending to broader discussions around Josh Honohan’s public feedback…

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S09E16 avec Graham Gartland, Johnny Kenny and Conan Noonan 1:10:10

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Episode 16 took all the patience of Collar & Cuff, Future Ticketing, Sports Cosanta and Rascals Brewery to make it to the finish line. Recorded over two nights due to rural broadband shenanigans we eventually got Conan Noonan, on loan at Waterford from Shamrock Rovers, and Johnny Kenny, who was on loan at Shamrock Rovers from Celtic last season, in…

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Episode 264: S09E16 avec Graham Gartland, Johnny Kenny and Conan Noonan 1:10:10

7M ago1:10:10

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Episode 16 took all the patience of Collar & Cuff, Future Ticketing, Sports Cosanta and Rascals Brewery to make it to the finish line. Recorded over two nights due to rural broadband shenanigans we eventually got Conan Noonan, on loan at Waterford from Shamrock Rovers, and Johnny Kenny, who was on loan at Shamrock Rovers from Celtic last season, in…