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Episodes
Martin and Roy all apologies, Vardy's move, Carneiro's case, Zlatan
June 07, 2016 14:25 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBKen has arrived in France, and reports live from his old town of Marseilles as preparations for Euro 2016 continue. Ireland have already had a couple of media storms, with Martin O'Neill's "queers" comment from last week revealed, and then apologised for over the weekend. Miguel Delaney joins us to talk about the relatively restrained reaction. Plus there's Ken's rapprochement with Basile Boli, laser hair removal with the Ireland football team, Jamie Vardy's next move and Zlatan's thoughts...
The case for Waterford, McGuinness' plan to beat Dubs, Ali's magic, McDevitt on tour
June 07, 2016 12:44 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWaterford are All-Ireland contenders, and one of us is convinced they're about to win their first Liam McCarthy since 1959. Eoin Kelly and Malachy Clerkin are in studio to talk about their convincing win over Clare on Sunday.We discuss Jim McGuinness' 5-point plan to beat the Dubs, and Eoin relays in exhaustive detail his journey with the Hill on tour. Plus there's Muhammad Ali's magic tricks, emails from scum around the country, and Murph plans a road-trip with his Dad. Hosted on Acast. Se...
The Greatest: Our Muhammad Ali Tribute
June 06, 2016 20:36 - 1 hour - 70 MBCome and join our celebration of the life of The Greatest. Murph and Ken are ruthlessly axed from this momentous show in favour of World Champion boxer Andy Lee and Second Captains producer/Ali superfan Mark Horgan.Eoin, Mark and Andy are joined by one of America’s foremost civil rights figures, Reverend Jesse Jackson, to discuss Ali’s role in the freedom struggle and to hear Rev. Jackson’s personal recollections of moments shared with The Champ.And Eoin spends some time in the company of the...
Roy's addiction to truth, Martin v Dunphy, France's race row, Paul McGrath in Cork
June 02, 2016 14:10 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Roy Keane's addiction to truth, Roy Hodgson's determination not to be remembered as Boring Roy, and the ongoing racism controversy in French footballEmmet Malone joins us in studio to analyse Keane's remarks and bring us up to speed on what's been happening down in Cork. Plus there’s Martin O'Neill's pop at Dunphy, Paul McGrath, and Matt Spiro talks to us about L'Affaire Benzema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brolly, Geezer and gut, burden of the greatest, Darragh O'Se wisdom, John Haze
June 02, 2016 12:49 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBArmagh's manager Kieran McGeeney has been fiercely criticised since their heavy championship defeat to Cavan. His old team-mate Oisin McConville is in studio to talk about Brolly, McGeeney and the strained relationship between Armagh and his club Crossmaglen Rangers.With the NBA Finals about to tip off, a husky voiced US Murph tells us about the Golden State Warriors' thrilling comeback from 3-1 down to defeat Oklahoma City, and how his opinion of Steph Curry has changed in recent weeks. Plus...
Second Captains Euro 2016 Special from Cork
May 31, 2016 00:32 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBTo celebrate Ireland’s first international in Cork since 1985, we went to one of the city’s finest establishments, Crane Lane Theatre, to talk all things Euros. Brian Kerr, Stephen Hunt and Dion Fanning joined us on stage to discuss O’Neill, realistic ambitions, our group opponents, and the secret sauce that drives all Irish football teams to success at major tournaments.Plus there’s Sergio Ramos the charmer, Ronaldo’s dream and tons and tons of Cork love. Thanks everyone, we had a ball. Ho...
Connacht are champs, the perfect season, magnificent Muldoon
May 30, 2016 10:08 - 38 minutes - 35 MBExciting on the field, classy off it, successful, joyful noisy fans, loveable underdogs, beating old foes, saving their best performance for the final - this has been the perfect season for Connacht.Shane Horgan and Gerry Thornley reflect on an amazing year for Pat Lam's team, what makes them tick, and look at what the future holds for all involved.Plus there's limp Leinster, comparing Real Madrid with Connacht, and magnificent Muldoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Champions League final, Martin O'Neill's squad shuffle, Eric at 50, Jose's name
May 26, 2016 15:37 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBKen is in Milan for the Champions League final between Atletico and Real Madrid, and is so far unimpressed by the brutalist architecture of that great city's train station. Emmet Malone came straight from the Ireland camp to discuss the latest squad permutations and gives us a possible surprise inclusion when Martin O'Neill eventually names his squad next Tuesday night, after Ireland-Belarus.Plus there's Jose's intellectual property rights, Ken's goooaaals, and news of a live show in Cork nex...
Ben Johnson in studio, Kellie Harrington, Duffer poems
May 26, 2016 13:45 - 1 hour - 57 MBIt's seldom enough you can say with certainty that you are talking to a man who, however briefly, was the most famous man on the planet. Ben Johnson, the man stripped of the 100m gold medal in the 88 Olympics, joins us in studio. He give us his thoughts on Usain Bolt, his old rival Carl Lewis, mental health, his childhood, and how he has found peace in retirement.We speak to Eddie Bolger, coach to Ireland's latest boxing sensation Kellie Harrington. Plus there's Duffer poems, Scandinavian scu...
'Irish' Rory McIlroy's big weekend, Connacht mainline, Leinster peak, Tipp abide
May 23, 2016 16:06 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBRory McIlroy had a pretty good weekend - winning the Irish Open in thrilling style at the K Club. We reflect on how he saved the tournament, breathed new life into it, and at long last finally put together 4 good rounds on the course.Connacht were mainlining fan frenzy in Galway, while Leinster had their best game of the season - we talk to Gerry Thornley and Shane Horgan about emotion, back stories, Leinster flow and the final in Murrayfield. Plus there's Cork's slide against Tipp, Pardew's ...
Mourinho and the Man U money model, human Louis, Brendan's back
May 23, 2016 12:21 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the sacking of Louis van Gaal, the appointment of Jose Mourinho, and the path Manchester United are plotting back to the top. (It's a gold-bricked, silver-lampposted, diamante-studded Real Madrid path).Dion Fanning and Miguel Delaney join us to analyse the leaks and hatchet jobs of the weekend and give their opinion on whether United have chosen the right man. Plus there's going to an under 21 game in a Rolls Royce, Vardy's wedding, and what does Bobby Charlton ev...
Liverpool rumbled, Klopp's summer, Robbie Ryan and Ronaldo
May 19, 2016 09:36 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBLiverpool led the Europa League final for 10 minutes, then it all fell apart - Ken forms a super group of football journalists in Basel to help explain the second half collapse, and what players should be sold off this summer.As we prepare for the FA Cup final on Saturday, we look back to Manchester United's last win in the tournament in 2004. Millwall provided the opposition that day and up against a young Cristiano Ronaldo was Irish full-back Robbie Ryan. Robbie and his old team-mate (and h...
Cork V Tipp, Connacht's big splash, Jason Quigley, McDevitt lyrical gangster
May 18, 2016 21:16 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBCork v Tipperary in the Munster hurling championship is always a big game - but this year, it feels like Clare and Waterford are hogging the limelight. Author and journalist Michael Foley tell us why Cork are still capable of springing a surprise. Former Irish amateur boxing prodigy Jason Quigley has won all 11 professional fights in a stunning start to his career in the paid ranks - he joins us from LA. Plus there's sports emojis, Eoin's Poems, and Connacht's search for a home. Hosted ...
Dubs on the road, Justice 'Connacht Style', Jason Day era, Galvin's league
May 16, 2016 14:03 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWe talk to Micheal Quirke and Karol Mannion about the injustice of forcing Dublin fans to travel outside the city, Paul Galvin's disdain for provincial titles, and who the realistic contenders are for an All Ireland title.Post Tiger was supposed to be the Rory McIlroy - Jordan Spieth era, then along came Jason Day. We talk to Sam Weinman of Golf Digest about the Australian golfing machine.Plus there's fencing fleche, golfer's gripes and justice 'Connacht Style'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Terry's tears, Old Trafford bomb farce, P.T Benitez, oh Spurs
May 16, 2016 12:45 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss John Terry's emotional farewell speech, Carlo Ancelotti's fresh insight into "managing up" at Chelsea, and Olivier Giroud's brutal hazing of a young Irishman trying to make his way in the game.Oliver Kay was at Old Trafford on a bizarre day that started with uncertainty and tension and ended in farce. And John Brewin witnessed the passionate love of the Geordie masses for Rafael Benitez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Epstein on Caster Semenya, World Champ Natalya Coyle, Lovin' Dublin
May 12, 2016 15:54 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBNatalya Coyle won Mixed Relay Gold at the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in Florida on Sunday and joined us in studio to talk about Olympic qualifying stress, fencing tears and staying cool under pressure.We talk to David Epstein, author of "The Sports Gene", about Caster Semenya's return to the public consciousness and the sports world's attempts to make the male/female issue a binary one.Plus there's mes que un county, Murph's forked tongue and General George Patton's Olympic pedigree. Hoste...
Belgian Hazard, Martin and Ken, Fergie time, Big Sam's boogey 12/05/16
May 12, 2016 13:48 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Martin O'Neill's 35-man squad, an awkward phone call between Carlo Ancelotti and Mario Götze, and the final apotheosis of Allardyce.Dion Fanning reflects on what the post-Euros future might be for Ireland's management duo. And Jacob Steinberg joins us to talk about a transformative season for West Ham United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When good GAA pundits turn bad, Clare pinch it, rugby moneyball 09/05/16
May 09, 2016 15:13 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBClare are League champions for the first time since 1978, thanks to the last-minute heroics of 2013 Hurler of the Year Tony Kelly. Malachy Clerkin and Eoin Kelly think this could be a good result for both teams ahead of this year's championship.Connacht are following the Glasgow blueprint, but how long can both teams sustain their Moneyball-esque balancing act? The BBC's Tom English joins us. Plus there's Eoin McDevitt's poetry, GAA pundits giving it both barrels, and the importance of bangin...
Man Utd shaft of light, City's slide, Pep's docs, Hammers Heist 09/05/16
May 09, 2016 12:02 - 1 hour - 55 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the Leicester title party, Vardy's nose rubbing, Kompany's misery, the difficulties of being on Pep Guardiola's medical staff, and Jurgen Klopp's Basel-invite u-turn.Jonathan Wilson thinks Sunderland are on the up after the win over Chelsea that promises Premier League redemption. And John Brewin joins us to analyse the Mancunian scramble for fourth place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leicester go stateside, Khan can, Return of The Mack, Obama show 05/05/16
May 05, 2016 13:57 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe reverberations of Leicester City's Premier League win have reached the Bay Area - we talk to US Murph about the greatest shocks in US sport, Ted Cruz's downfall, movie moments, and the corn fields of Iowa.We have the Return of the Mack, Ken's boxing nickname, and the Barack Obama comedy show. And Andy Lee comes into studio to help us look ahead to Saul Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pep the failure, Madrid knife fight, Sturridge The Martian 05/05/16
May 05, 2016 12:29 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about nerd nonsense Versus mindless gut instinct, two Champions League semi-finals of contrasting quality, Sturrdige The Martian, and the golden afterglow of Leicester's title win.Raphael Honigstein joins us to discuss whether Pep has failed at Bayern. And Sid Lowe looks forward to another all-Spanish Champions League knife fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Second Captains KeeganCast 04/05/16
May 04, 2016 17:50 - 50 minutes - 46 MBKen caught up with Kevin Keegan to discuss Leicester's triumph, drugs in football, and the time Kevin mocked a young Eoin McDevitt.We also discuss likeable football men, 50 mile runs, Fergie's self praise and Richard Keys' sixth sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All-Time Long Odds, Leicester party, Davy Fitz's trilogy, angry Sexton
May 03, 2016 14:34 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWe rate Leicester's PL win alongside the all-time shocks in sport, Ken explains his Black Swan theory and we talk to the real life Jason Bourne....of BBC Radio Leicester.Davy Fitz wasn't his usual phlegmatic self in the league final, even with Donal Og alongside him. Eoin Kelly and Malachy Clerkin analyse the Clare Waterford trilogy.Plus there's Nesbitt watch, and Gerry Thornley on an angry Johnny Sexton, and how bad PR can create good rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Leicester City: Premier League Champions
May 03, 2016 13:26 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBEoin and Ken reflect on Leicester's title win. Amazing as it now seems, all of this was foretold. Richard III, pizza, dilly-ding dilly-dong. Jonathan Wilson and Gabriele Marcotti try to explain the inexplicable. Plus there's eye gouges, our friendly phone chats with Ranieri, Bayern V Mad Dogs and Ardiles hurtin'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kerry Lose Tommy Walsh, Ulster-Leinster, Hurling final
April 28, 2016 14:54 - 51 minutes - 47 MBTommy Walsh arrived home from Australia in late 2014 with the prospect of a long and fruitful Gaelic football career ahead of him. But today he’s walked away from the Kerry panel, and we talk to his club-man and former Kerry All-Ireland winner Micheal Quirke. Stephen Ferris and Shane Horgan talk to us about the Ulster-Leinster game, and the current shambles with Munster, and there’s also the Hurling League final, Martin Castrogiovanni and invasive Aussie Rules tv pundits. Hosted on Aca...
Atletico and Leicester show the way, Hillsborough Verdict
April 28, 2016 13:24 - 1 hour - 59 MBEoin has got another one of his crackpot theories. He thinks Leicester are the best team in the Premier League. He and Ken talk about that, and the impossibly tight trousers middle-aged football managers are forcing themselves into in an effort to appear young.Jonathan Wilson talks to us about Atletico's defeat of Bayern in the Champions League semis, and barrister James Mehigan, who represented 77 of the Hillsborough families in the recent inquest, joins us to analyse the meaning of the verd...
Unstoppable Dubs, New Munster Head Man, McGregor Mystery
April 25, 2016 13:52 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBDublin won their fourth League title in a row, at a canter against Kerry in front of almost 80,000 people in Croke Park yesterday - Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion paint a gloomy picture for the rest of the country as we look ahead to the summer. Who is Rassie Erasmus, the man set to become Munster's first Director of Rugby, and what does his arrival mean for the province's home-grown coaching ticket? Craig Ray joins us from South Africa. Plus - is there a credibility gap developing betw...
Leicester PFA Sweep, Fat-burning Sakho, Goooooooooools
April 25, 2016 11:42 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Leicester's sweep at the PFA awards and Mamadou Sakho's little fat-burner problem.Tony Barrett joins us to talk about Liverpool's likely handling of the Sakho situationAnd John Brewin was at Wembley for both FA Cup semi-finals as Manchester United and Crystal Palace booked their places for the rematch of the classic final of 1990 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leicester Listing, Merseyside Massacre, Totti Triumph
April 21, 2016 14:07 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Leicester's run-in and Roy Hodgson's runaway sentences. Dion Fanning joins us in studio to talk about the Merseyside Derby. And Terry Daley reports from Rome on a glory night for Francesco Totti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGregor Bombshell, Murray v Djokovic, US Murph
April 21, 2016 13:01 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBKen has just about managed to get over his shock and dismay, and give us his considered opinion on Conor McGregor's 'retirement'. We talk about the fascinating differences of opinion in recent weeks between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic on the issue of doping in tennis. Plus we have US Murph on Kobe Bryant's retirement, and there's Acadian driftwood, Ivy League colleges and circadian rhythms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All New Zen Davy Fitz, Connacht Crush Munster, Naked lady photographer shout-out
April 18, 2016 15:01 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe hurling world has been waiting for a really big Clare-Kilkenny match-up for three years, and when it finally came, Clare emerged convincing winners. Malachy Clerkin and Eoin Kelly give us their verdicts. Gerry Thornley was in the Sportsground to see Munster being out-gunned in every facet by Connacht on Saturday night. And there's teenage Murph's worst nightmare, Acadian driftwood, and Galway people's aversion to walking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leicester stay on track, Men in Blazers and Tom Selleck
April 18, 2016 13:11 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe Leicester City bandwagon lurched a little yesterday but a controversial last-minute penalty against West Ham ensured that they stay on track for their miracle league win. We discuss the continuing growth of soccer in the US with Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers podcast in New York, and there's birch trees, birdsong... and Tom Selleck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NYCFC burn, Aldridge screech, Donald Trump bloodlust, Lee on Hyland
April 15, 2016 16:21 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIt's the last show of our week in New York, and we sent our ace reporter (and past-and-future-middleweight champ) Andy Lee to talk to Patrick Hyland, who fights Gary Russell Jnr for the WBC featherweight title tomorrow night in Connecticut. Plus there's our anti-Trump rally bloodlust, an update on ken's sunburn woes and Eoin's earnest attempts to impress Henry Shefflin with his running prowess... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NYC with Henry Shefflin, Andy Lee, John Duddy and Ken's Goooalls
April 14, 2016 17:58 - 1 hour - 64 MBIt's a very special show from the rooftop terrace of Brass Monkey in New York as we talk to Henry Shefflin about the Sunday Game, Kilkenny's chances of a three in a row, and playing Junior B football. Andy Lee and John Duddy talk about the fight that never happened between them, the buzz of working with Robert De Niro and home town decisions. Plus there's sporting failure, points and pints, and Ken's gooooaaallls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live show in NYC with Des Bishop and Grant Wahl
April 14, 2016 15:50 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWe made our way to the rooftop of the Brass Monkey bar in Manhattan where we were joined by ace comedian Des Bishop, American soccer supremo Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated and a crowd of mostly legal Irish emigrants.We discuss Des' Italia 90 experience, Ronaldo's majestic hat trick, the disappearance of Barcelona's magic dust and Ken's sunburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American ambition, Fergie's prodigy in NY, Trump'n it
April 12, 2016 21:56 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran are absorbing New York City. They talk about Trump's likely conquest of his home state and what inspired McDevitt the cub reporter.Legendary New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey talks to us about his eight World Cups and why Italian Americans originally chose baseball over soccer. And Kevin Grogan joins us in the Brass Monkey to talk to us about his career, Fergie, and his path to his current role as technical director of a club here in the US. Hosted on Acast....
New York City I love you, choke good, emigrant life
April 12, 2016 19:15 - 1 hour - 55 MBIt's our first show from New York City, and it's already been eventful. Murph tells us of his calamitous family history in the greater New York area, while Ken relates his failed time as Henry Shefflin's movie reviewer. We hear from Galway hurler Johnny Glynn on why he's staying in New York this summer and forsaking a shot at the Liam McCarthy Cup, and author of "Win At Losing" Sam Weinman of Golf Digest talks chokes in the aftermath of Jordan Spieth at the Masters. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Body shaming special, replacing Tiger, Joshua the saviour
April 07, 2016 14:15 - 47 minutes - 43 MBEoin Ken and Murph present a body shaming special featuring the physiques of Rory McIlory, Tiger Woods and Anthony Joshua. Do muscles make medals, and is it ok to punch a 75 year old in the stomach?We ask Brian Murphy if the combined marketing power of Rory, Jason Day and Jordan Spieth can fill the Tiger Woods shaped hole in our lives. Plus there's acclaimed author Donald McRae on Anthony Joshua's attempts to save boxing, posing naked, and did Tiger take up the wrong sport. Hosted on Acast...
Zlatan's 24 hours, Jeez Luiz, Hart heart, Ranieri pie
April 07, 2016 12:43 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBEoin and Ken discuss some allegations regarding Zlatan and the impressive musculature he acquired in a few short months at Juventus. Meanwhile Claudio Ranieri and Thomas Tuchel offer contrasting approaches to management at the top levelMiguel Delaney joins us from La Ville Lumière to hail another wonderful performance by David Luiz. And Sid Lowe analyses Real Madrid's disastrous performance at Wolfsburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doctor drugs, Munster and Leinster lose it, high on league action
April 04, 2016 14:40 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAfter another weekend of doping allegations, we explain to listeners why it makes sense that everyone is taking drugs in sport except footballers. Richie Sadlier joins us in studio.Shane Horgan talks about the indiscipline that plagued both Leinster and Munster's performances in the Aviva on Saturday. Plus Murph is high on life after sampling the final day of the Allianz Football Leagues, and we bring you news of a devastating live TV disaster with Jimmy Nesbitt. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Football says nothing to see here, Leicester wall, Ronaldo's undies
April 04, 2016 13:15 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Real Madrid's classic team photo, Messi's Panama problem, and the doping allegations that are not really rocking football just yet.Jonathan Wilson joins us to talk more about the magical Leicester fairytale. And Dermot Corrigan reports on Real Madrid's superb win at Camp Nou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGregor rematch - brave or bonkers, Leinster V Munster, US women's cash crunch
March 31, 2016 14:34 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBConor McGregor is going back to fight Nate Diaz, at the same weight class, at UFC 200 in July - is this ballsy, or bonkers?Leinster and Munster face off at the Aviva on Saturday, and Liam Toland and Shane Horgan are on hand to look at the games that could decide Munster's medium-term future.Plus there's Tony Robbins, Jimmy Nesbitt, the black death, and an equality storm brewing in US women's football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sky the limit for Neville, smart Ireland, Walters's knee, France faves
March 31, 2016 11:57 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Gary Neville and Trump, how failure brings empathy, Ken's trip to Windsor Park, murals and metaphors, and what we learned about Ireland over the international friendly week.Ed Malyon joins us to reflect on Gary Neville's brief, bitter career as Valencia coach. And Philippe Auclair is excited by what he sees from Didier Deschamps' developing French team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connacht outskill Leinster, boxing's big problem, Dublin Donegal beef
March 28, 2016 12:54 - 1 hour - 62 MBConnacht grappled with wind, rain, injuries and their history to record a dramatic win over Leinster on Saturday. Gerry Thornley examines their commitment to skill and grace under pressure and why they are the best story in European rugby at the moment.It was a dark night for boxing as Nick Blackwell was left in an induced coma following his title fight with Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday. We ask Doctor Eanna Falvey if this was a watershed moment for the sport. Plus there's Oisin McConville on e...
Victorious Ireland, big Shane Duffy, England for Euro 2016, LVG and Cruyff
March 28, 2016 11:37 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBEoin and Ken discuss Ireland's victory over Switzerland, Roy Hodgson's gloom free England and the schism between Cruyff and van Gaal.Emmet Malone joins us in studio to analyse Martin O'Neill's squad options.Plus there's fake Shay Given's missed opportunity, the Good Friday sports event booze loophole and how to insult a goalie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Johan Cruyff departs, Sadlier on Ireland, O'Neill WAGS, CL makeover
March 24, 2016 16:33 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Johan Cruyff, the football genius who reinvented the Netherlands' image of itself.Richard Sadlier discusses the Ireland situation ahead of the upcoming friendlies, and looks at comparisons made between Roy Keane and Jack Byrne. And we talk to David Winner about the influence Cruyff has had on football worldwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's get political, big week for Connacht sport, Obama's Mexican Wave
March 24, 2016 14:53 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBKen and Murph duke it out over how 1916 should be remembered, there's great news for our New York listeners, Eoin blows up a few myths and we discuss a huge weekend for Connacht sports fans.The GAA's influence on the 1916 Rising is the topic of conversation with Michael Foley, the author of one of our favourite sports books of all time "The Bloodied Field". And we talk about America's relationship with Cuba, and why Barack Obama attending a baseball game in the aftermath of the Brussels attac...
Born loser Ranieri, Spurs cling on, Pep's summer sale, Klopp V Benteke
March 21, 2016 15:04 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Alan Pardew's happiness for Claudio Ranieri, Big Sam's football face, Jurgen Klopp's lack of chemistry with Christian Benteke, and another unexpected, timely triumph for Louis van Gaal.Jack Pitt-Brooke compares Spurs' prospects over the next few weeks with those of Leicester. And John Brewin joins us to discuss the huge job confronting Pep Guardiola at Manchester City this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's southern hemisphere leap, Sexton appeal, Cork crisis
March 21, 2016 13:56 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIreland finish mid-table in this year's Six Nations, but what will the report card say? Shane Horgan and Mattie Williams see an Ireland team that hasn't progressed a whole lot, and a fixture list coming down the tracks that leaves little margin for error.Cork hurling has had a dark spring - 5 games in the League, and 5 defeats. Eoin Kelly describes it as a team in crisis. Plus there's rugby's moral high ground, lovely Leicester, and why twitter is now a glorified football website. Hosted on...
Coutinho cuts deepest, Fellaini's elbows, proactive Pep, PSV's shame
March 18, 2016 14:58 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBEoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Fellaini's elbows, proactive Pep, the dark side of Liverpool - Man United rivalry, PSV's shame and Klopp's confidence flower.Jonathan Wilson joins us to analyse Liverpool's win at Old Trafford and tries to figure out why Louis van Gaal keeps picking Fellaini. Plus there's a Nigerian FA update, plucky outsiders Man City and why the Champions League QF's are becoming a bit like the All Ireland Football QF's. 18/3/16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...