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Episodes
Ireland V Austria, Roy joy, Man United and Jesus, Poppy madness
November 10, 2016 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the upcoming match between Ireland and Austria, edgy Roy Keane, Polster pain, some club v country injury-squabbles, and Manchester United's claim to be at least as big as Jesus, without being disrespectful in any way.And Jonathan Wilson joins us to talk about the dispute between England, Scotland and FIFA over the poppy armbands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US Murph Returns to Ireland, Conor McGregor in NYC, Ireland V Canada
November 10, 2016 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWe felt bad for US Murph this week... so bad in fact, that before we talked Trump with him, we invited him over to Dublin for a few days in December! Full details and a shocked Brian Murphy on the show. Conor McGregor will become immortal if he wins this Saturday, according to himself at any rate. Jeremy Botter previews the fight. Plus we look ahead to Ireland-Canada, Murph challenges Finlay Bealham to a sprint, and we consider moving to Lebanon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Liverpool Uber Alles, Pep's hagiography, Cork's Cup, Jose tirade
November 07, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBRichie Sadlier is in studio to discuss Jose's latest tirade against his own players, and the FAI Cup final, won in dramatic fashion by Cork City yesterday. Tony Barrett is on hand to tell us about Liverpool's current stunning run of form, and Ken joins us from Lisbon with news from the latest Pep Guardiola hagiography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IRELAND BEAT NZ - SHANE HORGAN, ALI WILLIAMS, MATT WILLIAMS
November 07, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWhat an extraordinary evening Irish rugby had on Saturday. Our first ever win over New Zealand came in Soldier Field in Chicago, by 40 points to 29, and forever more we can think differently about our position in world rugby.Shane Horgan was there, one of the pantheon of former Irish greats who had fallen at this hurdle in the past, and he joins us on the line. Former All-Black Ali Williams rejoins us to discuss the greater significance of this result for both nations. And Matt Williams analy...
Cubs end drought, Gordon Darcy and Ali Williams on Ireland V NZ
November 03, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe Chicago Cubs ended their 108 year drought in dramatic fashion last night, but can Ireland end their 111 year drought against New Zealand on Saturday?We talk to Gordon Darcy about the 2013 game, what he learnt over the years, and his reasons for hope this time round. Ali Williams has beaten Ireland five times in all - we ask him if this is the greatest All Blacks side ever.Plus there's US Murph on Cubs mania, the Bill Murray show, and being in an emotional glass cage. Hosted on Acast. Se...
O'Neill V Koeman, club country tightrope, Ozil the artist, Pep's two cults
November 03, 2016 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBMartin O'Neill and Ronald Koeman are at daggers drawn over the fitness of James McCarthy - Dion Fanning of SportsJoe joins us in studio to talk about the escalating war of words over our midfielder.Andrew Mangan of Arseblog discusses Mesut Ozil, Dennis Bergkamp and the greatest Arsenal goal he's ever seen.Plus there's our scumbag of the week, Daryl Horgan, Man City and the two cults surrounding Pep Guardiola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cathal McCarron Out of Control, Rise of Joey Carbery, Oz PBESO
November 01, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBCathal McCarron's new autobiography "Out Of Control", written with Christy O'Connor, tells an unflinching story of theft, gambling addiction, and pornography. The 3-time All-star nominee and Tyrone footballer joins us in studio. We discuss the meteoric rise of Joey Carbery as Ireland face New Zealand in Chicago this Saturday.Plus there's PBESO signs, Eoin's binge-eating, and swizzel fizzers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liverpool's precision engineering, Aguero's attitude, Spurs' brick wall, Jose's reds
October 31, 2016 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Sergio Aguero's plump little hamstrings, Jurgen Klopp's precision piston engineering, and John O'Shea's vain efforts to organise Sunderland's defence.Miguel Delaney joins us to talk about Spurs, who are harder to score against than anybody, yet often find it a struggle to score themselves.Plus there's Messi's mini rebellions, Jose's reds, and McDevitt's request on behalf of all hairy chested footballers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Man United love bombs, football and cigarettes, homophobic Hammers, Zlatan in HK
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about homophobic fans, Zlatan in disguise and football's TV ratings problem. Is football on TV too expensive, or does it have bigger problems?Jonathan Wilson joins us to talk about Manchester United's victory in the derby.And John Brewin was at the London Stadium to document the further fraying of civilization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katie Taylor turns pro, Sexton on Schmidt and NZ, Cubs World Series
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBToday signals the end of the most glittering amateur boxing career this country has ever seen, as Katie Taylor joins the professional ranks. Her new manager Brian Peters joins us on the show. Simon talks to Jonny Sexton about injuries, facing NZ, Schmidt, and the next month of Ireland internationals. US Murph tells us about the Curse of the Billygoat, and Hillary Clinton's bandwagon-jumping ways. Plus there's Bill Murray super-fan, Eoin's fear of US Immigration, and the awesome power of Iri...
Jose back in the pack, Dundalk fit for purpose, La Liga
October 24, 2016 14:42 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss "The Return". Manchester United find themselves back among the trailing pack already - do they have the cojones to deal with it?Dundalk fitness coach Graham Byrne joins us to talk about the methods that have helped the team win their third consecutive LOI title.And Dermot Corrigan reports on a fractious weekend for Spain's superstars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kieran Donaghy, Munster get everything right, ready steady Ringrose, Harrington returns
October 24, 2016 13:11 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBKieran Donaghy blew up the All-Ireland championship not once, but twice - when he first came on the scene in 2006, and then again in 2014. We talk to one of the country's most engaging sportspeople on fathers, football and fighting dyslexia.Liam Toland and Gerry Thornley talk us through an extraordinary and sometimes uplifting day in Thomond Park on Saturday, and whether Ringrose is ready for Ireland. There's also Padraig Harrington's win in Portugal, Manchester United's globality, and Bahama...
Pep's big Stones, l'il goalie, social Ozil, Hillary spin bowls Trump
October 20, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Manchester City's humbling in Barcelona and Mesut Özil's feeling for social media.Gabriel Marcotti joins us to analyse what went wrong on a tough night for Pep Guardiola.Plus there's mad li'l goalies and Hillary spin bowling Trump in the final debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ken McGrath's hand on heart, Connacht trump cash, Munster's wake
October 19, 2016 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBKen McGrath was one of the most flamboyant characters in one of the most colorful hurling teams in recent years - he talks about his hurling career with Waterford, his open-heart surgery at the age of 37, the failure of his business, and his comebacks in life, hurling management and health. John Fallon tells us how buoyant the Connacht rugby scene is in the aftermath of their 23-21 win over Toulouse in the first round of the European Rugby Champions Cup. Plus there's Munster's wake, a Pierc...
Liverpool in the 21st Century, Ched Evans' moral compass, Pep's thought crimes
October 17, 2016 12:05 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran look forward to Red Monday, as Liverpool take on Manchester United amid a frenzy of voodoo and some subtle managerial goading.Simon Hughes joins us to talk about the game and his book "Ring of Fire: Liverpool into the 21st century, the Players' Stories".Plus there's calls for ruthless Mourinho, Scholes' helicopter view, Ched Evans' moral compass and Pep's thought crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The life, career and legacy of Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley
October 17, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThe death of Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley has shocked the entire country. Today's show is a tribute to one of the greatest figures in Irish sports.Gerry Thornley, Liam Toland, his international rival Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe, and former Munster coach Alan Gaffney share their memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Locker-Room Talk, marmite and the PL, Horgan for Ireland, Sam's sting
October 13, 2016 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss book recommendations by football journalists, the limits of locker room talk, and the sad story of the agent involved in the sting that brought down Sam AllardyceEmmet Malone of The irish Times joins us in studio to talk about Daryl Horgan's chances of getting into the Ireland squad sooner rather than later.Plus there's Ken's voice-a-like, McDevitt's giggle and poor Sergio Aguero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donal Lenihan's Life in Rugby, Marc O'Se on retirement, modern Munster malaise
October 13, 2016 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBDonal Lenihan is one of the smartest voices on rugby in the country, and his new book Donal Lenihan - My Life In Rugby takes us through the Triple Crowns of the early 80s, The Rose of Tralee debacle, and modern Munster's big problem. Marc O Se's retirement yesterday ended a 23-year association with the Kerry senior football team for three of the greatest footballers of all time - we rank the O Se brothers, and talk to Marc himself about what's next. Plus there's The Sash My Father Wore, Gar...
Connacht make it count, Leinster potential, Davy's Wexford move, Trump's locker-room
October 10, 2016 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBTwo inter-provincial games over the course of the weekend, with Leinster and Connacht emerging victorious - Gerry Thornley and former Munster captain Damien Varley look at Connacht's resurgence, Leinster's new midfield and Munster's power shortage.We discuss Davy Fitzgerald's return to inter-county management after a full two weeks out of the media loop, with Malachy Clerkin.And there's reaction to the great debates of the last 24 hours - Donald Trump v Hillary Clinton, and Martin O'Neill v T...
Eulogising Wes, old school Coleman, half time Martin, Pique's stripes
October 10, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran are spellbound by the old school charm of Seamus Coleman.Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to look back over the Moldova performance and the Irish players' challenge to the Irish media: we keep getting the results, if you don't like it turn off your station.Plus there's Ireland's faithful attack hound (Georgia), threadbare Wales, Rooney's wealth and Pique's stripes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland 1-0 Georgia, Coleman's magic bullet, Dan Carter's TUE, diabetes and me
October 07, 2016 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWelcome to our special bonus podcast looking back on how Ireland got away with it against Georgia.We look at Seamus Coleman's magic bullet goal, Shane Long's late introduction to the game of football, injuries and suspensions ahead of the Moldova game and why Ireland's best players haven't kicked on since Euro 2016.Plus there's the Harry Arter rumours, Dan Carter's TUE problem, diabetes scum and why foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Leinster Munster blast off, concussion cases, Meldonium Maria, Eddie the Eagle
October 06, 2016 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThe 2016-2017 rugby season has kept a low profile thus far, but Leinster Munster is a pretty good way to get blast things off. We talk to Mattie Williams about the importance of this fixture, and about some landmark legal cases regarding concussion and player welfare.We talk to Christine Brennan of USA Today about Maria Sharapova’s reduced ban, putting the blame on your agent and why you should always read your emails.Plus there’s Eddie the Eagle’s Superman routine, Eoin’s trip to Galway, and...
Vardy's Lucozade Port, honest Rooney, Steve Bruce's football lit, bullish Balotelli
October 06, 2016 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran look forward to the Ireland match, and back to Italy v Uruguay and how Mario Balotelli feels about having given the worst footballing performance of all time.Seamas O'Reilly joins us from London to analyse the collected literary works of Steve Bruce.Plus there's Ozil's gaff, Shane Long's goal threat, and Vardy's port in a storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mayo say 'no mas', rating Dubs all-time, embracing US golf fans, final Fair View
October 03, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe All-Ireland football final replay ended in familiar, devastating, fashion for Mayo - we celebrate Dublin's two-in-a-row and try and sift through the Mayo wreckage with Oisin McConville and Micheal Quirke.Lawrence Donegan tells us about a Ryder Cup victory for the US at long last, and tells us the Europeans need to be more stoic in the face of fan abuse.And there's Bubba's blubbers, Haddaway, the Oireachtas Report, and of course... The All Ireland Final 'Fair View'. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Man City lose Pep glow, Dundalk's bigger picture, Bung culture abides
October 03, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBCiaran, Ken and Richie talk about Spurs' win against City, the perils of the playmaking goalkeeper, and the persistence of the bung culture in English football.Dundalk's success is the best story to come out of Irish club football in years, so why isn't everyone happy about it? Plus there's how to spend your Europa winnings, Pep glow and Jose's tricky fixture list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
English football filth, Celtic's European power, Bilic's curfew, diabetes snobbery
September 29, 2016 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the Champions League results and the latest revelations from the Telegraph's sting investigation into corruption in English football.Tom English reports from Glasgow on a glorious night at Celtic Park.Plus there's Ken's diabetes snobbery, Bilic's loose curfews, and the video game footballers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mayo and the media, Dubs plot in Tamangos, poking USA bear, Flann O'Brien
September 29, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe All-Ireland football final replay is finally upon us - and we have all of our big guns Karol Mannion, Oisin McConville and Micheal Quirke on analysis and ready to pick a winner. US Murph looks ahead to the Ryder Cup in Minnesota this weekend, and is mortally offended by Danny Willett's brother. Plus there's the vanity of orthodontic work, Tamangos, and, in the year of Trump and Brexit, who needs to win the Ryder Cup more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BYE BYE BIG SAM SECOND CAPTAINS SPECIAL
September 28, 2016 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBBig Sam Allardyce's time in charge of England lasted just 67 days, after he left the job 'by mutual consent' yesterday evening. He was undone by a sting operation organised by the Daily Telegraph, but is he a little unlucky? Ken outlines why he feels the punishment hardly fits the crime. And there's the requisite amount of greed permissible for a 'council estate lad', Eddie Howe's dealings with the superstars, and we discuss Trump-Clinton Part 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Arsene's Croque Monsieur, Jonah complex, Mount Conte erupts, unhappy hammers
September 26, 2016 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Tony Pulis' nomination as the man he most respects in football, the difficulties of dealing with certain Einsteins, and the rights and wrongs of criticising players in publicJonathan Wilson analyses Arsenal's crushing win over Chelsea.And John Brewin brings us up to speed on the grumbling and griping of West Ham fans who are unhappy with their new stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arnie's gift to golf, Rory roars, Cork Dubs and Hawkeye, Ali's end game
September 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe Cork ladies football team won their sixth All-Ireland title in a row, but not without controversy. We talk the LGFA's baffling decision not to use Hawkeye with Sinead O'Carroll, Kildare camogie player and news editor of thejournal.ie. Rory McIlroy won 11.5 million US dollars last night, just hours before the sad death of Arnold Palmer. With the Ryder Cup starting this week, there's plenty to talk to Golf Digest's Sam Weinman about. Plus there's Irish Times columnist Dave Hannigan on hi...
Rating Davy Fitz, player power, black lives matter, McGregor Mayweather nonsense
September 22, 2016 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBDavy Fitzgerald has stepped down as Clare manager - Eoin Kelly and Malachy Clerkin are on hand to tell us why he felt he needed to step down, and why some Clare players wanted him out.US Murph talks to us about the support that has rallied around Colin Kaepernick in recent weeks as his protest over police brutality in America catches fire around the country. Plus there's our amateur boxing exodus, the Mayweather McGregor nonsense, and the return to relevance of the humble streaker. Hosted o...
This is England Arsene, Manchester leaks, being Barton, Diego's Atletico
September 22, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about the Einsteins who are annoying Jose Mourinho, the one-man war being waged by Yaya Toure's agent, and the Chelsea goalkeeper who is pining for the city of his heart.Amy Lawrence joins us to discuss Arsene Wenger's 20th anniversary at Arsenal.And Sid Lowe explains why Diego Simeone is cutting years off his contract at Atletico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jose gets specific, Pep's genius, soft Stoke, Abramovic and Tubes
September 19, 2016 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the very different sorts of reviews being attracted by Pep Guardiola and Wayne Rooney, and the indignities visited upon Geoff Shreeves in the new Friday Night Football format.Jonathan Liew joins us to analyse why Stoke have become such a soft touch. And Raphael Honigstein explains why fans in Germany are suspicious of the Red Bull-sponsored interloper in their midst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Ireland thriller, replay rules, tunnel fracas, Ken's Fair View
September 19, 2016 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThe All-Ireland final went pretty much exactly the opposite of every prediction made last week - Karol Mannion and Mike Quirke try to decipher just what it was we saw in a thrilling, epic, drawn football final yesterday. Former Mayo player John Casey joins us on the line to give us his considered account of what he saw in the tunnel before the game as the teams emerged simultaneously. Plus there's McDevitt's match-day emasculation, Joe Brolly, and the return, as promised, of The Fair View. ...
Champions League bullies, Roy's long memory, Pep's lash at fans
September 15, 2016 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBEoin and Ken talk about a night of one-sided hammerings in the Champions League. The matchweek featured a 7-0, a 6-0, a 5-0, a 4-0 and two 3-0s: TV ratings gold.Gabriele Marcotti joins us to point the finger at the people guilty for allowing this inequality to happen.Plus there's Dundalk's new path, Roy's long memory, Pep's lash at the fans and Jose's beloved Europa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dublin V Mayo - All Ireland Football Final Special
September 15, 2016 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIt's an All-Ireland football final special, with Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion in studio to preview Dublin's quest for two-in-a-row, and what Mayo can do to stop them. We talk to Michael Conroy, veteran of 3 All-Ireland finals, about what his erstwhile Mayo team-mates have learned from their recent heartbreaking defeat. Plus there's pre-race etiquette from Irish paralympian Ellen Keane and family, Eoin's handwriting and Dublin's addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Pat Hickey's defence, Andy Lee's route to GGG, Kilkenny end famine
September 12, 2016 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIn Rio, Pat Hickey has released a statement professing his innocence - we get the latest from Tom Hennigan.Andy Lee tells us why he believes he can take Gennady Golovkin on in the ring, in a way Kell Brook was incapable of in London on Saturday night. Plus there Djokovic's non apology, Ann Downey on the ending of Kilkenny's 22 year famine, and the calming effects of Sweet Caroline on boozed up sports fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pep's plot prevails, Man United's muscle midfield, Liverpool's stand on spend
September 12, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the merits of Claudio Bravo, the resumption of the Old Firm rivalry and Mario Balotelli's sharp insights into this economic treadmill we've all somehow found ourselves on.Jonathan Wilson joins us to analyse the Manchester derby.And Tony Barrett was at the redeveloped Anfield to see Liverpool destroy the champions Leicester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pep gets it in the neck, Zlatan bants, Sadlier on Delaney and fan protests
September 08, 2016 11:18 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBKen and Ciaran talk about the Manchester derby. Pep has been getting it from all angles this week - can his City boys redress the balance on the pitch? Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to talk about Ireland's draw in Serbia and some of the fallout that's been happening during the week. Are Ireland fans not allowed to express opinions any more? And should we be concerned about the fact that Martin O'Neill still hasn't signed that new contract?Plus there's Zlatan's bants marketing mix, the inf...
Eoin meets Richard Dunne, Stuart Lancaster to Leinster, Gatland's Lions
September 07, 2016 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBFive years ago Richard Dunne gave one of the all-time great performances in an Irish jersey... the same Irish jersey that had to have the number drawn onto it with a felt-tip pen. They say never meet your heroes but Eoin met his today and fell even more in love with one of Ireland's greatest ever defenders. Eoin and Richard discuss Ireland's World Cup campaign, away day blues and playing 5 a side in France. Shane Horgan joins us to discuss Stuart Lancaster's appointment to the Leinster back...
Tipp the magnificent, Noel McGrath and family, Bubbles blue, Basque wine for the loser
September 05, 2016 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThe All-Ireland final turned into a procession for Tipperary, as they destroyed Kilkenny in every facet. We have Eoin Kelly and Malachy Clerkin in studio to dissect what could be one of the great All-Ireland final team performances.Noel McGrath joins us from the team hotel to tell us about parking his cancer diagnosis, combining to deadly effect with his brother John, and watching his younger brother Brian captain the minor team to glory. Plus there's the stench hanging over north Dublin, bas...
Irish energy, Serb talent, Big Sam and Wayne, Pogba patter
September 05, 2016 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran look forward to Ireland v Serbia and hear what Paul Pogba had to say about table tennis and becoming the best midfielder in the world. Emmet Malone joins us from Belgrade to preview the World Cup qualifier. And John Brewin reports on Sam Allardyce's first game as England manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luiz's reputation, Keane's goodbye, Wilshere's bulldog
September 01, 2016 14:48 - 56 minutes - 52 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about some of the big deals of transfer deadline day. Ken is throbbing with vindication as Chelsea re-sign David Luiz. But Luiz's Chelsea TV interview doesn't give much away.Richie Sadlier joins us to talk about Ireland v Oman, the goodbye to Robbie Keane and Keano the future Ireland manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Colin Kaepernick's stand, Tipp/Kilkenny (again), Robbie Robbie Keano
September 01, 2016 11:27 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIt's All-Ireland hurling final week, and Seamus Hickey joins us to discuss why more people aren't in love with the prospect of another Tipperary-Kilkenny final. US Murph tells us about a huge story in American sports, as San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem, sparking a predictably massive backlash. Plus there's the return of Eoin's Poems, Robbie's big send-off and our burgeoning relationship across the time-zones with Oman. Hosted on Acast...
Dublin win a classic in Croker
August 29, 2016 15:59 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBDublin win a classic in Croker Dublin and Kerry gave us one of the great games of gaelic football, but when the All-Ireland champions kicked for home, Kerry had no response. Malachy Clerkin and Mike Quirke join us to pick over the bones of a classic, while Ken gives us the (not particularly fair) view from Fairview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sturridge, Rashford and Robbie
August 29, 2016 14:47 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the Premier League reverting to type as the big clubs race away at the top of the table. And we explore the sad situation of Daniel Sturridge, a delicate flower gazing wistfully from the sidelines at the frenetic machine football of Spurs and Liverpool.Rob Smyth joins us to explain what's so special about Marcus Rashford.And we hear from Robbie Keane as Ireland's record goalscorer gives his final press conference with the national team. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN
August 25, 2016 13:44 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss 18 years of Robbie Keane, including Ken's mid life crisis, and Eoin's flirtation with idolatry in EstoniaEmmet Malone joins us to reflect on his memories of Keane's Ireland careerAnd Jonathan Wilson discusses Jurgen Klopp's extended honeymoon at Liverpool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kerry desperation, Dublin dominance, US Murph on Ryan Lochte
August 25, 2016 10:34 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBCan Kerry really lose a fourth successive championship game to Dublin? This apocalyptic vista is too much for some ex-Kerry greats, who are presuming a big response is in the offing... Oisin McConville doubts if this team has it in them however. US Murph joins us to talk about Ryan Lochte's brush with diplomatic infamy in Rio, and there's the end of Robbie Keane's glorious career in green, long goodbyes, and the freakish achievements of Katie Ledecky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Delaney passport, new McGregor, Mayo's final plans, Semenya rights
August 22, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe jamboree has finally screeched to a halt - and we take one last lingering look at Rio, with John Delaney's passport now being requested by the Brazilian authorities.Caster Semenya won the 800m as predicted, and just as predictably, the issue of hyper-androgenic athletes also came up - Ross Tucker, South African professor of exercise physiology joins us on the line to discuss why he thinks she shouldn't have been allowed to compete.Karol Mannion and Mike Quirke are on hand to talk about Ma...
Football's shame, Conte's impact, Manchester duel, Neymar speak
August 22, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss football's Olympic shame, Richard Keys' tactical newsflash, and Neymar's lack of joined-up ethical thinking.Miguel Delaney joins us to talk about the impact Antonio Conte is having at Chelsea. And John Brewin looks forward to a Premier League season that is already shaping up as a duel between the Manchester clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.