Friday LOIve

S2 EP3: That Time We Made A Few Bets

The lads look back on the President's Cup, have a quick chat about the season ahead, hear from a group of fans on their thoughts on the season ahead and also they make a few interesting bets with each other

S2 EP2: That Time We Met Save Tolka Park

The lads are back with some shitetalk, mailbags, reviews and  their unanticipated season preview, Dale and Liam give their predictions for the season ahead, there is quite the debate over EURO28, and the lads are finally delighted to throw some Friday LOIve support behind the Save Tolka Park campaign.

S2 EP1: That Time We Met TFTES

It’s has been forever but the lads are back for season two of FRIDAY LOIVE! They talk all things Tallaght and Rovers with the Prof and Gary P from (ooooohhhhh) TFTES. Liam explains where the lads disappeared to, while Dale goes through some of the highs and lows of the end of the season. There are quick fire questions, the iTunes review and of course the all important mailbag.

Season 2

"Ere's me ol' mucker from England..."

In this week's episode Dale shows off his Irish language talents, there is news of a rival podcast, the lads review the games of the past week including the Dublin Derby from Monday night and there is an interview full of good craic for 'This Is The Club' with Ben Bray, who is ... you guessed  it .. a Bray Wanderers fan.

"I've picked my team... SQUID GAME!..."

The lads catch up on the few games that happened at the weekend, Dale drops a team in seriously dramatic fashion and there is a very special chat on racism and direct provision with the guys from 'Love Rovers, Hate Racism'.

Head In The Game

After yet another week hiatus the lads are back discussing all the happenings of last week's League of Ireland Premier and First Division matches, there is anger at away allocation gate, Dale discusses his Tallaght experience and there is a special interview with Dean Arrowsmith from Head in the Game Mental Health Charity. This episode of Friday I'm in LOIve we will discuss issues of suicide and mental health in football. If you are affected by anything on this episode, contact Head In The ...

"We are the Banshees of League of Ireland..."

In this week's episode the lads meet Julian Canny from the Galway United Co-Op to discuss all things Galway in the This Is The Club Interview, they run through the past week's fixtures in the league and cup, there is a fairly full mailbag and Dale gives two teams the boot and gives his power rankings of his top ten.

"What happened to Niall Morahan Watch...?"

In this week's episode the lads catch up with Mná na Bohs, a Bohemian FC supporters group for women and non-binary people, there is the usual look back at the games from the past week, some mailbag craic and the general messing as per usual.

"F--K Pats, F#cK the LOI and Fu#K the drink..."

In this week's episode the lads meet Damien from 'The Other Three Amigo's Podcast' for the This Is The Club interview, they chat about Dale's first game in a League of Ireland ground with fans, there is a decently sized bag of mail, a review to top all reviews and, of course, they go through the past week in the Premier and First Division.

"With his trousers still around his knees..."

In this week's episode Liam gives the final Euro round up of League of Ireland teams as Shamrock Rovers are the last Irish team to bow out of European competition, there is a look back at the weekend's FAI Cup games, a 'This Is The Club' interview with Derry City FC fan JP Fahy, and plenty of craic in the mailbag and inbetween.

"I woke up on a chair for breastfeeding..."

In this week's episode the lads get back to together to discuss the exploits of Shamrock Rovers in European competition, they delve deep into the issues and talking points of both the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions, Dale gives an FAI Cup prediction and drops two teams from his list as the ultimate decision draws nearer with each game week, and the 'This Is The Club' interview this week is a Donegal Delight with Finn Harps club historian, Bartley Ramsey. 

"I felt like I was on the Titanic at times..."

In this week's episode the lads catch up on a fantastic week in Europe for LOI clubs, there is a recap on the weekend's results in both the Premier and First Divisions, Liam struggles through after a crazy week in Manchester and there is a 'This Is The Club' interview with Kieran Burke from Between The Stripes LOI Podcast.

"You look like you're in the Handmaid's Tale..."

In this week's episode the lads catch up on some epic results in Europe for LOI clubs, while looking forward to the draw for the playoff round of the Europa Conference League. There is a recap on the weekend's results in both the Premier and First Divisions, Dale sings... as per usual at this stage, the lads give their predictions as to how the League of Ireland 2021 season will finish up, and there is a special 'This Is The Club' interview with our friends at Póg Mo Goal podcast where we di...

"A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians..."

This week it is all about the FAI Cup... the lads react to the first round games that saw Sligo's shock exit at the first hurdle and Bohs took on a non-league team of biblical nature. There's also reaction to the second round draw of the cup that threw up a Dublin Derby and a Northwest Derby. We have an excellent 'This Is The Club' interview with The Travelling Pundits from Wexford FC, and as always there is a jam-packed mailbag to get through...

"I'll give you 14 euros in cash..."

In this week's episode the lads give a round up of the League of Ireland teams in Europe, all the best talking points of both the Premier and First Divisions, there is a hilarious and passionate 'This is the Club' interview with the lads from The Talk is Treaty', things get awkward once #LOIFamily is brought up by the lads over on 'Tales from the East Stand' and Dale sings....again!

"Did you put a flare up your rear end?..."

In this week's episode the lads chat about a disappointing week for both of them, from Euros final and Champions League disappointment, there is a short look at the League of Ireland team's European football chances, a review of the week's action in both the Premier and First Divisions, the lads are joined by their friends from Sligo's BORST podcast for the 'This Is The Club' interview... and Dale sings...a lot....too much really! 

"Every Bohs fan is a vegan!..."

Back after a week's hiatus, the lads catch up with each other and chat about the last two weeks of life and League of Ireland, there is a special mention to LOI clubs in Europe, Dale's head is turned by a Dundalk fan, Dean Arrowsmith,  as part of the 'This is the Club' interview and there is plenty of craic in the mailbag and beyond, a new singing segment is perhaps born and the lads test out some new outro music... 

Friday I'm in PRIDE!

In this week’s special PRIDE edition episode, Liam digests a tough week for his beloved Rovers as Dale asks why the league is so anti-Tallaght. Dale recounts a trip to specsavers while Liam disrespect the A.I in his home. This weeks interview is with the Dublin Devils who discuss LGBTQ+ issues in football. The fallout from a very busy week in the League of Ireland is dissected as Shamrock Rovers emerge as a potential suitor for Dale.

"Does Karl have webbed feet?..."

This week the lads are joined by Drogheda United Chairman Conor Hoey who explains exactly why Dale should follow the Drogs. Liam and Dale discuss diets from Brazil to Leitrim while return to stadia is also on the menu this week as Liam explains what being back at a game with 1000 fans felt like. With Saturday’s events still firmly in the minds of the whole football world, Liam tells Dale about an awful match day experience in Cologne. There’s the mailbag, review of the week, a botched attemp...

"John Cena supports Finn Harps..."

Sorry about the bumper episode but Dale would not stop talking about England winning Euro 2020... In this edition the lads discuss a week without any LOI and the impact the Euros could have on the domestic scene in the next few weeks. Liam gives us his take on watching football in stadia and in local parks while Dale still laments England not winning Euro 96. This is the Club guest Dermot Looney explains why Dale should choose St Pat's Athletic, while links between LOI teams and the WWE som...

"Straight from the dog's mouth..."

In this week's episode the lads finally get to meet their Swedish heroes... (no not ABBA, Greta Thunberg or Bjorn Borg) ... the Bray Wanderers Swedish Supporters Club. Four Swedish football fanatics who have fallen in love with the North Wicklow club are the special guests on the 'This is the Club' segment. Dale gives Liam a little history lesson one hundred years in the making, the big discussion swings from Ljungberg's red mohawk to Zlatan's man bun, there is final decision drama all the w...

"I was thinking crows have some foreheads..."

In this week's episode the lads discuss John B Keane's The Field,  dangerous gangs of crows, Dale attempts a Tallaght accent... but more importantly the episode deals with what could be a pivotal week in the league of Ireland premier and first divisions, the big discussion focuses on the lad's road trip to Drogheda which was their first experience of live football in over a year, Aussie Shamrock Rovers Fan Nate gives Dale the low down on his journey finding love with the D24 Club in the 'Thi...

"Are you Aldi or Lidl?..."

In this week's episode the lads welcome the first fan, Eamonn Gallagher from the Bohs DSA, to the brand new segment 'This Is The Club', there is the usual run through the week in the league, Dale's history corner brings us all the way from the World Cup winners in 1966 to Inchicore and Eamo Dunphy, the big discussion brings up feelings of both relief and sorrow as the lads talk about match day ticketing nightmares and Dale quizzes Liam as to why there is no Match of the Day equivalent in the...

"Anyway, that's enough about my cervix..."

In this week's episode the lads chat prenatal meditation, thunderstorms and Celine Dion... but more importantly delve into the week's biggest talking points across the League of Ireland first and premier divisions. Dale gives his final first impressions on Cabinteely and Cobh Ramblers, Liam introduces a new segment 'Stats Entertainment', the big discussion deals with being LGBT in football and this week's pressing question pits North v South.

"My barber moved to Barca..."

In this week's episode Dale laments losing his barber to Barca, the lads catch up with all the events across the League of Ireland this week, the end of the first round of games throws up the opportunity for the lads to give their predictions on how the two divisions may pan out come the final day of the season, Dale goes through his first impressions on Finn Harps and Wexford and there is late stoppage time drama in this week's pressing question.

"Schneider...a strong Irish name!..."

On this week's epic the lads check in with each other after another eventful weekend in the league, the hot topic is derbies - Bohs and Rovers, Drogs and Dundalk, Arsenal and Spurs, the passion, the hatred, the enemies. Dale talks us through his first impressions of Treaty, Derry and Longford Town before the lads empty a heavy mailbag and in an unusual turn of events the pressing question this week comes all the way from a fan in America.

"Because you're married to a beautiful Brazilian right..."

In this week's episode the lads chat about the first double game week of the season, Liam gives Dale a run-down on Dundalk's recent history, emotions are raw in a topical discussion about the European Super League and its implications on the League of Ireland, Dale tells us what he knows about Waterford and Drogheda in first impressions and with the uncertainty around owners this week in the world of football Liam is quizzed on the ownership models within the league.

"Young Sheldon was on...and I was fuming..."

In this week's episode the lads catch up on the weekend's League of Ireland news, Liam introduces new sponsor SockerClub.com, there's a trip down memory lane when it comes to first jerseys, Dale opens up about his time as a street footballer who almost made it and questions are raised as to the state broadcaster's commitment to Irish football.

"Oh God have I made a massive mistake here..."

In this week's episode Liam and Dale talk about the weekly goings-on in the League of Ireland before delving into the world of wondergoals, Dale talks Galway and UCD in first impressions and Liam faces a tough pressing question on the clubs of the past. 

"I might fall in love with a woman down the country..."

On this week's episode, Liam and Dale talk about Dale's first ever week of LOI, their first experiences of going to the football, relegation and promotion, and why Dale may already be in love with Athlone Town AFC.

"We just might get through this!"

League of Ireland podcast following an English man's journey to discovering the league and finding love with a team in the greatest league in the world, helped along by his Shamrock Rovers supporting mate. Hosted by Liam Regan-Guimarães & Dale McCarthy