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Humble England Dream Big, Glitch In The Champions League Matrix, Rory Beggan Kicker King
March 07, 2024 15:44 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIt's the year 2024 and ex Scottish Rugby International's are backing humble England over arrogant Ireland. Is this the future we wanted? Well, it's the one we have and this weekend could see Ireland push even closer to a back-to-back Grand Slam with victory in Twickenham. But first, Eoin is here to warn you with tales from the past. Yesterday Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Wilson put their thinking caps on about why the Champions League has lost its appeal in recent times, and what could be do...
Ep 2882: In League With O'Shea, The Lad Rashford, Clattenburg's Whistle, Bastard Ball - 04/03/2024
March 04, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBThe FAI formally unveiled new interim manager John O'Shea at a press conference at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon - Ken reports from the scene... ...and if you want to listen to that straightaway scroll to the end. First we talk through some of the action from a weekend that saw Nottingham Forest's refereeing lobbyist Mark Clattenburg swing into action. Mark Critchley and John Brewin join us to talk about the Manchester derby. Is it really too much to expect Man United should be ab...
Ep 2881: Ireland England Preview, A Warning From 6N History, Baird's Big Break, Borthwick's Dilemma, GAA's Rodri Foul - 04/03/2024
March 04, 2024 14:08 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIreland are once again raging hot favourites to win a 6N game, which may sit ok with us when it's Italy or this 2024 Wales team, but this time it's England, in Twickenham! We're not in Kansas anymore. We talk to Gerry Thornley about the dynamics at play including a warning from 6N history, Hugo Keenan's knee injury, Steve Borthwick's reputation, and Ryan Baird's red-hot form. Plus there's Sam Warburton's tackle power, Beggan's boot, and Jim McGuinness bemoaning the rampant use of the 'Rodr...
Sheasy Steadies The Ship, Salivating City, Gavin The Redeemer
February 29, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBNearly 100 days on from the announcement that Stephen Kenny’s time as Republic of Ireland manager was up, we finally have a successor... on an interim basis for the March friendlies against Belgium & Switzerland. We digest the news and speculate on what might happen if things go well for John O'Shea, and the heat this appointment takes off the FAI. Elsewhere, Ken fears for Man United ahead of the Manchester Derby this weekend with an emboldened City side lying in wait. Plus, it's been a b...
Ep 2876: Klopp's Kids Get It Done, Carabao Kelleher, Ken In Wembley, Iwobi Time - 26/02/2024
February 26, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBKen was at Wembley to see Caoimhin Kelleher help Liverpool to what Jurgen Klopp described as his sweetest-ever trophy. We talk through the action of the day, why young players seem to play better for Liverpool than they do for Chelsea, and why Chelsea don’t give their supporters anything to get behind. Rich Jolly and Jacob Steinberg join us to talk over the Carabao Cup final - and also Fulham’s late win at Old Trafford. Why did this trophy mean so much to Klopp? How much longer can Maurici...
Ep 2875: Ireland's Greatest Expectations, Bundee Power, Calcutta Cup Runneth Over, Garbisi Spills The Tee - 28/02/24
February 26, 2024 14:17 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB"Too much winning", we cry, as Ireland march relentlessly towards another grand slam. The expectations are now so high that a flurry of penalties in the second half and some aimless attacks in the first half against a young Wales side have us demanding improvements, and fast. We chat to Chris Jones of the BBC and former Ireland winger Shane Horgan about Bundee's power, Ireland's bench strength, the fast start Frawley and Nash have made to their international careers, and if a reduced gamep...
Box Office Oireachtas, Parish Pump Politics, Klopp's Nostalgia
February 22, 2024 16:34 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBDid you hear the one about the CEO who jokingly asked for cash in lieu of holidays, had the nuance of the gag missed by the Finance Director and was accidentally paid more than the allowable salary agreed under the state bailout, leading to the President of the association openly doubting confidence him in from of a government committee? It may sound insane.. but this is the FAI we're talking about. Meanwhile, breaking news around the redevelopment plan of Belfast's Casement Park ahead of ...
Ep 2870: Jamie Wall's Fitzgibbon Cup Triumph, Wiffen's World
February 19, 2024 16:12 - 39 minutes - 54 MBJamie Wall’s Fitzgibbon Cup pedigree is pretty special. He was a selector for Mary I’s first win in the competition in 2016, was in charge in 2017, and in another David vs Goliath triumph won their third national title on Saturday, against 3-in-a-row chasing University of Limerick. He joins us on today’s show along with his selector Podge Collins, the former Clare All-Ireland winner and All-star (and his first cousin), to talk to us about their relationship, what makes the Fitzgibbon so spe...
Ep 2869: Coleman's Credentials, FAI's Fun Faction, Caoimhin Is A Keeper, Erling V Darwin - 19/02/24
February 19, 2024 14:01 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIrish football fans don't ask for much these days, but when it comes to finding a new national team manager they still want a little mystery in their lives. So over the weekend when Chris Coleman shot to the top of the contenders list the general response appeared to be, through a chink too wide comes in no wonder. We chat to Dion Fanning and Gavin Cooney in studio about Coleman's credentials, the real/rumoured list of candidates, the FAI's fun faction, and how messy the whole managerial se...
The Techno Optimist Manifesto, The Lance Games, Bradley's Credentials
February 15, 2024 12:27 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBWelcome back to your weekly taster of the Kevin Brannigan World Service. With the domestic leagues kicking off this weekend, we've reunited the Sneyd & Branno dream team to raise the curtain on the League of Ireland season and weigh up Stephen Bradley's potential as the future Republic of Ireland manager. Plus there's a clip from tomorrow's show where we delve into the prospect of a doping-friendly sporting event fronted by Australian swimmer, James 'The Missile' Magnussen. To join go to...
Ep 2864: Bayer Maybe-Kusen, Rice Respect, Roberto De Cromwell, War Bison McTominay
February 12, 2024 15:24 - 59 minutes - 82 MBDeclan Rice: to be fair, quite useful. A pity most West Ham fans didn't wait around long enough to see his goal. In the wake of a record-equalling home defeat for West Ham, we wonder what David Moyes has to do to get a little credit around here? Manchester United remain undefeated in 2024. They might not yet be the most spectacular of the teams chasing the Champions League spots but perhaps they look the most sustainable. Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us from Germany to talk about Bayer Leverkus...
Ep 2863: Winning Pretty, Jack's Smile, Scots Beaten By Protocol, Jim For Ireland - 12/02/24
February 12, 2024 15:08 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIreland have won 10 Six Nations games in a row now, and continue to do it in style with another 6 tries against Italy, and their first 6N/5N clean sheet since 1987. We chat to Gerry Thornley of The Irish Times and Tom English of BBC Scotland about Jack Crowley's passing game, Henshaw's case for holding onto the 13 jersey, who would replace Hugo Keenan if he's badly injured, why England are going to be tough to beat in Twickers, and if Scotland should blame the ref, the TMO, World Rugby's pr...
Arsenal Make A Move, Mild Mutiny At The Bridge, Vegas Murph, Super Eagles Fly
February 08, 2024 13:37 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWelcome to our regular best of show which this week features Arsenal's lightly celebrated win over Liverpool, a mild mutiny at Chelsea and AFCON fun with Oluwashina. We also have Vegas Murph, Ireland's Grand Slam plan, lotsa (GAA) league analysis and pedants on pedants. To listen to our programming throughout the week, join the Second Captains World Service. There’s no contracts, no hidden fees and shows can be listened to on all good podcast apps, on Spotify or through our website. It’s 5 ...
Ep 2858: Ireland Spank Les Bleus, Beirne's Brains, Slam Chat, Finn Says It Like It Is, Derry Have The Stuff - 05/02/24
February 05, 2024 13:41 - 1 hour - 83 MBIt's not supposed to be this easy! Ireland's previous biggest win away to France was by 7 points, way back in 1948. In the wake of a record win in Marseille, we let a mix of emotions - joy, awe, confusion, expectation - wash over us. We chat to Shane Horgan about the unbridled optimism of our running game, our rejuvenated lineout, Jack Crowley's mental resets, Beirne's brains, a defanged Shaun Edwards and what's up with France? Ireland are now strong favourites to win a slam, but who is o...
Klopp's Farewell Tour, The Myth Of Momentum, Six Nations Preview
February 01, 2024 14:23 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBLast Friday, the football world was shocked to learn that Jurgen Klopp will leave his job as Liverpool manager at the end of the season. This week, we focused our gaze on what happens next, and who will fill the shoes of this legendary figure. Elsewhere, Ireland are away to a bruised and emotional French team this weekend in the opening round of the Six Nations. What better way to dust off a World Cup hangover than to dive headfirst into a potential championship decider? Plus, we caught up...
Ep 2853: Poyet's Pitch, FAI Trackers Lose Scent, Rashford In Da Club, Little Barca, Klopp's Kids - 29/01/24
January 29, 2024 16:53 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThe FAI's search for a new manager is not going well. Pot stirrer Eoin McDevitt is still doing his bit though; he chatted to Neil Lennon on Premier Sports over the weekend, and today on Second Captains it's Gus Poyet, who is very keen on the job. Man United just about got past "County Newport" but the big story is nightclub enthusiast Marcus Rashford. Ken reviews the reviews of the clubs of Belfast. Plus there's the incredible shrinking Barcelona, Dion Dublin's pro-am, and all the things t...
Ep 2852: Donegal Land Of Innovation, Monaghan Down Dubs, Weather App Tactics
January 29, 2024 13:01 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBThe National Football League is winning hearts and minds on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and the Irish version of the NFL kicked off this weekend, with some cracking games and away upsets. Michael Murphy is back in the Second Captains saddle for another year, and he talks to us about conversations with Jim McGuinness about a sensational playing return, conversations for 10 years about Roger Schmidt and gegenpressing, and why 1-20 in Ballybofey in January is pretty good shooting. We...
Episode 2850: A Murder In Bellaghy
January 26, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThe murder by a loyalist gang of Sean Brown, the Chairman of the Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA club in Derry in May 1997 was a heinous, violent act, and one that has reverberated through generations of his town and his family. In this special Second Captains episode, we travel to Bellaghy to talk to his daughter Siobhán and grandson Damán about their continuing fight for justice. We talk about the obstacles that have stood in their way over the last 27 years, and the impact of the NI Trou...
Ep 2846: Club Finals Come Good, Burke Brilliance, The Glass Ceiling - 22/01/2024
January 22, 2024 16:45 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBThe All-Ireland club finals don’t always deliver quality games, but they are usually good for a narrative arc or two… and in 2024, we managed to get the best of both worlds. Maurice Brosnan of the Irish Examiner talks to us about Éanna Burke’s last-minute wizardry that won it for St Thomas’, and we discuss Conor Glass’ mastery of the big moments which will be the stand-out memory of Glen’s maiden All-Ireland club final win. Ken weighs in on what hurling can do to improve itself - and hi...
Ep 2845: Toney's Manifest Destiny, Darwin Evolves, Palestine At Asian Cup - 22/01/24
January 22, 2024 15:11 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIvan Toney seems to have made good use of his time away from the game, learning how to use his mind to manipulate and control the Universe. With this new skill in his locker it's looking like a big 2024 in prospect for the big man. We also talk about new developments in game management, Darwin's 10/10 and Manchester United's latest stunning boardroom "coup". Then Samindra Kunti joins us from Doha to report on the Asian Cup, where Palestine still have a chance of qualifying for the knockout...
America's Meme, The Wicklow Whacker, Where Next Jose?
January 18, 2024 16:14 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBUS Murph joined us on the World Service for a round-up of the NFL Playoffs, a hearty laugh at the Dallas Cowboys and to give credit to the punting abilities of The Wicklow Whacker - Dan Whelan. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho's time at AS Roma has come to a close in his customary third season at the club. We ask where next for the self-proclaimed 'Little Magpie'? Plus, there's Ken's beef with the Germans over Jadon Sancho and a return to pedant's corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Ep 2840: Munster's Perfect Marriage, The Lions Lift, 6N Form Guide, Ronnie Goads And Wins - 15/01/2024
January 15, 2024 16:27 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBMunster were on a bad run of results, injuries and performances, hadn't won away from home all season, and were 10-0 down away to Toulon in a must-win tie.... so naturally they shot the light outs, got a 4-try BP win, and changed the entire complexion of their Champions Cup campaign. We chat to Ruaidhri O'Connor about Munster marrying the old and the new, the impact Peter O'Mahony's return had on the team and why, almost 30 years into professionalism, big characters can still make all the d...
Ep 2839: Challenge State United, Timo Time, Deeney's Indignation - 15/01/2024
January 15, 2024 15:28 - 1 hour - 117 MBIf Jadon Sancho feels a bit hard done by after his treatment at Manchester United maybe he should take a look at what is happening at Forest Green Rovers, where charismatic young coach Troy Deeney is showing what can happen when managers are prepared to take off the kid gloves and start dealing out some harsh truths. Jack Pitt-Brooke and Mark Critchley join us to talk about the weekend’s PL action. How can Ange Postecoglou get his B-team to play the same way as the injured first-teamers? W...
Darwin In Slow Mo, So What Mo, Teflon Beckenbauer, Farrell's Break, Tay-Tay V Loudmouths
January 12, 2024 12:27 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBWelcome to our regular world service highlights show. For our second week of podcasting in 2024 we covered Mo's rep in Egypt, Darwin Nunez's misses in slow mo, BCM (?), Taylor Swift's impact on the form of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Farrell taking a break from the Ireland job to do the Lions job, an Irish football managerial update and Ken's reflections on teflon Beckenbauer. Plus there was ugly Chelsea, America's assholes, Aaron Rodgers V Jimmy Kimmel, Nienaber's Leinster deadline, the Ma...
Ep 2834: There's Something In The Fog - 08/01/2024
January 08, 2024 17:05 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBThe All-Ireland club final between Watty Graham's Glen and Kilmacud Crokes was one of the most controversial sporting events of 2023... and 7 days into 2024, they got a chance to go at it again. This time around, in yesterday's semi-final in Newry, the action on the field was completed to everyone's satisfaction... even if it was enshrouded in fog. Oisin McConville saw as much of it as the rest of us, and we talk to him about Glen's resilience, Jim McGuinness' return to GAA management... a...
Ep 2833: Liverpool Let Their Burners Cry, Cup Of Shame - 08/01/2024
January 08, 2024 15:20 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBEvery year it becomes more culturally embarrassing for us to talk about the third round of the FA Cup, and yet... here we go again. This time - the Sunderland-Newcastle damp squib, the latest gut-punch for Arsenal, and plaintive cries from the Saudi coast suggesting one more possible reason for Liverpool's successful transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Net Positive Nunez, Poor Man's Boehly, Gen Gold, 16 Candles
January 05, 2024 12:20 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBHNY and welcome to our regular Second Captains snifter. For our first week back in 2024 we covered Darwin Nunez's net positive contributions, the poor man's Todd Boehly (Garry Cook), Wayne Rooney and the golden generation's hapless coaching careers and what challenges a teenage sports star such as Luke Littler faces after they make their first breakthrough. To join go to secondcaptains.com/join – it’s a fiver a month with no contracts, no minimum stay, no sneaky fees, no obligations, no ads a...
Ep 2828: Ronnie O'Sullivan in Second Captains Studios - 01/01/2024
January 01, 2024 09:02 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBHappy New Year from all of us at Second Captains! To celebrate we've decided to dip into the vault and dig out our favourite interview of 2023, an all-timer with Ronnie O'Sullivan live in our Dublin studio. Ronnie O’Sullivan joins us to talk about anxiety, his childhood, his relationship with his father before and after his father went to jail, his relationship with Snooker and why he looks to Messi, Jordan and Tiger for lessons on how to get better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Ep 2826: The Worms Crawl In And The Worms Crawl Out
December 28, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBA feast of festive football games, coaches who can’t read the room, ref nixers, viral fakes, the Thirty Years War - it must be the annual post-Christmas football pod with Jonathan Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Be A Football Fan?
December 21, 2023 13:55 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome to our weekly Second Captains snifter. To join go to secondcaptains.com/join – it’s a fiver a month with no contracts, no minimum stay, no sneaky fees, no obligations, no ads and we’re independent and Irish owned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2820: Munster Turn 5 Into 1, Leinster's Second Captain, RG's Rocky Road To Dublin, Ulster's Tap Dance, Hurling Goes Wild - 18/12/23
December 18, 2023 16:50 - 56 minutes - 78 MBMunster appeared to be in a winning position away to Exeter, before some bad kicks, bad bounces, poor refereeing decisions and an intercept turned 5 game points into 1, putting a big hole in their European campaign in the process. On the back of the draw with Bayonne and the news that RG Snyman will likely be moving to Leinster next year, it's been a rough week for the URC champs. We chat to Ruaidhri O'Connor and Shane Horgan about Munster's slick attack and weak basics, the rights and wron...
Ep 2819: Darwin's Deep Dive, The Emicast
December 18, 2023 14:50 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBWith the action at Anfield making for slim pickings, we turn to the spreadsheets in search of fresh narrative. The results MIGHT surprise you... There's also Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez, Peter Walton's idea of acceptable dissent, Phil Foden's latest betrayal of Pep Guardiola and a clash of fire and ice in prospect on the shores of the Red Sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chipper Chippy Brady, United's Emmy Season
December 14, 2023 13:10 - 26 minutes - 36 MBLiam Brady brought the house down at our end-of-year live show last week, arriving with anecdotes full of insight, levity and physical comedy that were warmly received by the Liberty Hall crowd and our World Service members alike. Elsewhere, Ken has been marvelling at Manchester United's ill-fated Champions League campaign which has served us up a six-part series of appointment-television, dramatic perfection fit for an Emmy Award. To join go to secondcaptains.com/join - it's a fiver a mo...
Ep 2814: Leinster Beat La Rochelle, Frawley Does A Thorburn, Wiffen Breaks The Record - 11/12/2023
December 11, 2023 17:45 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBLeinster went to war in La Rochelle, and at the fourth time of asking against ROG's team, got the win they craved. It won't make up for the last three seasons in Europe, but it was a deeply satisfying win. We chat to Shane Horgan and Murray Kinsella of The42 about Frawley's monster kick to seal it, the levels of animosity between these two teams, and Leinster's toughness, tackle technique and lineout masterclass. There's also Munster's weak set piece, Connacht taking a hammering at home an...
Ep 2813: Correct Celebrations, Grit, Rigour & Humour - 11/12/2023
December 11, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 113 MBA great weekend for Unai Emery and Lewis Dobbin, not only because they were winning but because they were celebrating in the right way, according to the people who pay attention to these things. Manchester United's 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth came as no surprise to Mystic Murph - but Erik ten Hag's team selection did. Still, if the title of Sir Big Jim's new book is anything to go by, help is on the way. Lars Sivertsen and Gavin Cooney join us to talk about the weekend's football. Is Emi Mar...
Emery's Super Villians, Sports Books Of The Year 2023
December 07, 2023 17:42 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBAfter what could be considered one of the greatest performances in the club's storied history, it’s time to welcome a new force into the world of Premier League superclubs - Unai Emery's Aston Villa. Miguel Delaney and Rory Smith joined us to delve into their past and ask if they truly are contenders for this year's title. Plus, Malachy Clerkin and Sinead O'Carroll were in studio this week to review the best sports books of 2023. This time around, with the added wrinkle of having a book wri...
Ep 2808: MOTD McDevitt, Return Of The Mack, Leinster's 9th Life, Munster's Magic Attack, Ronnie O'Sullivan's Numbers - 04/12/23
December 04, 2023 16:47 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn front of 8,100 fans in a packed out Sportsground, Connacht had Leinster beat; until the very death when Ciaran Frawley broke their hearts. We discuss the many ebbs and flows of psychic energy in this game and whether the pain will linger for Connacht. Gerry Thornley was in Galway to witness a deeply flawed Leinster display and a thrilling Mack Hansen comeback. We also discuss Munster's magic attack, Ulster's internal strife and big Thomas Ahern's shot at being a starter in Europe. Plus ...
Ep 2807: Groggin', Floggin' and Brainwashin'
December 04, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe can be sure that Friday's live show guest Sam Allardyce would have been appalled at the spectacle of City 3-3 Spurs. For the rest of us it was pretty good. Spurs' devotion to their apparently suicidal gameplan, Kulusevski arriving at the back post like the wrath of god, Haaland screaming at the ref for calling it back as Grealish ran through - and Pep revealing in his post-game comments that he is a Master & Commander guy. John Brewin and Rich Jolly join us to talk about some of the we...
Madchester United, The Battle For 10, No Fun GAA
November 30, 2023 16:03 - 37 minutes - 52 MBWelcome to our Second Captains taster menu which this week features Madchester United, the no fun GAA and the battle to be Ireland's next top outhalf. To join go to secondcaptains.com/join – it’s a fiver a month with no contracts, no minimum stay, no sneaky fees, no obligations, no ads and we’re independent and Irish-owned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2802: Happy Shamrocks, Angry Toffees, Dunphy v Tel - 27/11/2023
November 27, 2023 16:18 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBIt turns out that Irish footballers literally cannot stop scoring and creating goals right now. Does this make the Ireland job the hottest vacant property in world football? The weekend brought the sad news of Terry Venables' death at the age of 80. We look back on the broadcasting masterclass that ended Venables' chances of managing Ireland back when the job paid a lot more than it does now. We also talk about the anti-corruption protest at Everton and whether the Everton fans really are...
Ep 2801: Don't Doubt Katie Taylor, The Croker Question - 27/11/2023
November 27, 2023 14:54 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB"Don't ever doubt me again" - Ireland, consider yourself told. Katie Taylor avenged her only professional defeat with an exceptional points victory over Chantelle Cameron in the 3Arena on Saturday night, with a performance that franks her boxing greatness and rubber-stamps her place as one of Ireland's most beloved sports-people. We speak to former middle-weight world champion Andy Lee and the42's Gavan Casey about an extraordinary atmosphere, a display for the ages, and the possibility ...
Zero Skill Moments, The Case For Casement Park, Ken Batters His Pan
November 23, 2023 17:39 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBOn the same night that Stephen Kenny said his farewells to the Lansdowne Road crowd, James McClean, too said goodbye after more than 100 caps for his country. Both gave us plenty to argue about on the World Service. We also spoke to Mark Langhammer, Trade Union leader and vice-chairman of Crusaders Football Club on why he believes Casement Park is the right choice of Northern Irish stadia for Euro 2028. Plus, Ken gives his thoughts on Brazil vs Argentina and ‘useless pissheads’. To join...
Ep 2796: Murph Does A Pele, Hurling's Forgotten People, The Clifford Carousel - 20/11/2023
November 20, 2023 17:03 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBPele did it first with Santos and the NY Cosmos, playing half a game with his boyhood club, and the other half with his adopted big city club - and our Murph is definitely the only other athlete to have done it, with Milltown of Galway and Templeogue Synge Street of Dublin. Did he play equally badly for both, as instructed? A proposal to remove counties with fewer than five adult club hurling teams from competing in the National Hurling League has been hammered from the moment it was sugges...
Ep 2795: Why Ireland Lose, Everton's "Show Trial" - 20/11/2023
November 20, 2023 14:29 - 1 hour - 89 MBWe look back on Saturday's game in Amsterdam and the lessons from Ireland's disastrous qualifying campaign. "What was the alternative?" was Stephen Kenny's reply to questions about his approach following the latest defeat - but will his successor have to think of one? We talk to the deputy chair of Everton's shareholders association, John Blain, about the 10-point penalty imposed on the club after they were found guilty of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. H...
Diaz Reunited, Duffer And Anthony Barry, Michael Owen's Scumbags
November 16, 2023 17:32 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBWe chat to the legendary Tim Vickery about why Luis Diaz Sr was abducted in Colombia, why no ransom was sought, and how strong the links are between crime and football in Colombia, in the wake of the cartel era. We also welcomed Daryl Horgan to studio to discuss his time working under Stephen Kenny, Damien Duff and Anthony Barry in the Ireland set up and what happened before that infamous Ireland V England game. Plus there's Ken on Michael Owen's twitter feedback. To join go to secondcapta...
Ep 2790: The Deepest Breath with Laura McGann
November 13, 2023 17:08 - 59 minutes - 81 MBToday we speak to director Laura McGann from Ireland about her brilliant documentary The Deepest Breath which last night picked up two Critics Choice awards for Best Sports Documentary and Best Cinematography. In just one week in late July The Deepest Breath had been watched on Netflix by 4.6 million people. The story revolves around two characters - Alessia Zecchini, a world-class free diver from Italy, and Stephen Keenan from Ireland, who made a name for himself as a safety diver and was...
Ep 2789: Chelsea Get Rolling, Ange's Rep, FAI Cup Rising, FAI Stalling - 13/11/2023
November 13, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour - 98 MBSt Patrick's Athletic beat Bohemians 3-1 in a record-breaking FAI Cup final. FAI CEO Jonathan Hill had promised in his programme notes: "I trust memories will be made to last a lifetime as we all take another step on our respective journeys." Today we share the memories we made in that step along our respective journeys. We talk about the sensational 4-4 at Stamford Bridge, and the truth underlying the narratives now developing around "embattled" Eddie Howe and Ange "is this guy even a fo...
Ev-Ange-lical, Pyrrhic Defeats, Arsenal Attack
November 09, 2023 15:47 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBSpurs - Chelsea was a box office affair, both during the game and after the final whistle. Ange Postecoglou’s nine-man high-line high-wire act stirred up the Spurs base and baffled everyone else. Join us for ad-free, contract-free, member-led broadcasting for just €5 + VAT a month at secondcaptains.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2784: The Monday Morning Rocket Scientist, The Split Season Split, Kerry In Da Club - 06/11/23
November 06, 2023 16:59 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBThe Kerry county final should be one of the showpiece occasions of the GAA club season, but when East Kerry won their fourth title in 5 seasons yesterday, there was a hint of a cloud overhead. There is nothing more labyrinthine in the GAA than Kerry's club championship structure but our guide today is Maurice Brosnan of the Irish Examiner, as he talks to us about proud clubs getting relegated, amalgamated sides dominating, and the impact of the split season. We also discuss back-up quart...
Ep 2783: Arteta's Full Arsenal, Come And Get Me, Pochecoglou Night, Interstellar Libertadores - 06/11/2023
November 06, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBMikel Arteta is mad as hell and he's not gonna take it any more. That much is clear. But why were Arsenal so angry on Saturday night, and what do they actually want to see changed? Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley join us to talk about the weekend's football. What did they make of the Newcastle-Arsenal aftermath? Why does Miguel fancy Poch to slam the brakes on the Ange Express tonight? We discuss the art of the come and get me plea, and the glorious hysteria of the Libertadores final on ...