Three At The Back
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -#3ATB every Thursday: talking Premier League, Irish football, around the continent & the big stories of the day.
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Klopp's heavy legged football
September 08, 2022 22:08 - 53 minutes - 51.2 MBThe lads take a look at Liverpool's disasterclass against Napoli, the struggles defensively and how it can all be undone, as well as Napoli's part in making it happen. We chat about Thomas Tuchel's surprise sacking at Chelsea and Graham Potter's move there and how Brighton might fill the gap left behind. We also chat Richarlison's Champions League heroics, United's big win against Arsenal and Shamrock Rovers' 0-0 draw to begin their Conference League group stage. Please subscribe & rate th...
Are we the Farmers League?
September 01, 2022 22:04 - 57 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week, Kevin is joined by Simon Kelly (@simonkelly93) and Declan Harte (@CheesyHartePun) to discuss Liverpool's last minute win against Newcastle and how Darwin Nunez could be the Joker in the pack heading into the Merseyside Derby. Also, why Arthur Melo doesn't make a whole pile of sense as Liverpool makes a rare Deadline Day panic buy. We chat about Erling Haaland making the Premier League look like the real Farmers League, how easy he could make Pep's goal of winning the Champions Le...
One regular day of Barclays
August 17, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThere's a busy weekend of Premier League action to unpack - the lads talk about Liverpool's struggles to find a win, Man Utd's struggles to do anything right, what they should do at the goalkeeper position and the state of online fandom following the abuse of Crystal Palace defender Joachim Anderson. We also discuss if Arsenal were slept on heading into this season as well as Spurs and Chelsea serving up the finest of Barclays action on Sunday. Elsewhere, we chat about Robbie Brady possibly...
This is Haaland's league now
August 11, 2022 22:36 - 58 minutes - 55.1 MBKevin is joined by Oisin Doherty and Rudi Kinsella to flick through the opening Premier League weekend talking points, including Erling Haaland's instant domination and his cartoonish demeanor, Liverpool's ageing struggles, Aleksander Mitrovic and the latest goings on at Manchester Utd off the back of their opening day defeat to Brighton. We also chat about the Irish clubs flying the flag in Europe and the Irish players taking the Football League by storm, including Troy Parrott's impact at...
The 2022/23 season is here!
August 03, 2022 22:33 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThe gang are back for a new season and kick things off by looking at the impact Euro 2022 has had on the women's game, both worldwide and here at home in Ireland. We take a look at Liverpool and Manchester City heading into this season, including Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland's English football adjustment, why City might be got at and why Spurs could be a surprise package for the first half of the season in our first spicy hot take of the campaign. On the Irish front, we analyse Nathan Co...
Ep 68: Ireland 1-1 Sweden, Champions League madness
April 13, 2022 21:10 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe lads cover the Ireland Women's fantastic 1-1 draw away in Sweden, the fantastic stories throughout the team and how that puts us in great stead for World Cup qualification in 2023. Elsewhere, we chat about the European barnstormer between Real Madrid and Chelsea, Unai Emery's incredible knockout football record, Erik Ten Hag's appointment at Man Utd, plus Kenny Shiels' ridiculous comments on the back of Northern Ireland Women's loss to England. Please subscribe, review and support the ...
Ep 67: Gambling ads in football
April 07, 2022 20:33 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week, the lads are joined by James Grimes from The Big Step initiative which aims to raise awareness around the issues with gambling ads in football. As gambling brands and advertising becomes more and more prevalent on TV and around the grounds, James speaks about his own history with addiction and the efforts The Big Step are going to curb the impact ads are having on gambling addiction. We speak about the why so much advertising can be so harmful, the poor messaging brands are sendin...
Ep 66: Troy to the Rescue
March 30, 2022 20:39 - 56 minutes - 54.7 MBThe lads recap the international break as Ireland draw 2-2 with Belgium and beat Lithuania thanks to a last gasp winner from Troy Parrott. We talk about the system, the lads whose stock has risen after the two games, why Seamus Coleman's days as a starter may be numbered and why Caoimhin Kelleher may not have closed the gap on Gavin Bazunu. Also, why Jamie McGrath should have been involved and if others sat at home may be looking to take some spots come this summer's games, plus some chat o...
Ep 65: Shaping the future of Irish Football
February 07, 2022 21:36 - 58 minutes - 56.2 MBThis week the lads discuss the future of Irish football across a number of fronts, as the FAI announce their part in hosting the Euro 2028 tournament alongside Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales and where the association's priorities may be better applied. We also take a look at the young players parting the nest for ventures further afield, with youngsters heading to Serie A, and what this means for the future of Irish talent leaving the domestic game. And we take a look at the ...
Ep 64: Cryptomania in football
January 25, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis week we're joined by Martin Calladine (@uglygame) to get our heads around cryptocurrency and NFTs in football - what are fan tokens, why are fans buying them, why are the likes of Manchester City getting duped by fake companies and where is the regulation? Plus, why this could lead to club ownership takeovers funded by NFTs and why John Terry is posting cartoon monkeys all over everyone's timeline. (from 30mins) Before all that, the lads talk about the latest AFCON madness as Comoros g...
Ep 63: Covid-19 Cancellations
January 18, 2022 21:29 - 58 minutes - 57.4 MBAs COVID-19 postponements rampage through the Premier League, Charlie Eccleshare joins us to make sense of the league's willingness to include injuries and AFCON departures in their numbers, why they haven't aligned with other big European leagues in forcing through academy talent, why the rules mightn't change anytime soon, plus the sporting integrity going forward as teams face a packed schedule for the rest of the season. (40:00mins) Elsewhere, we chat about Rafa Benitez's departure at E...
Ep 62: African Cup of Nations
January 10, 2022 21:42 - 55 minutes - 54.8 MBThe gang are back and where better to pick up than the FA Cup Third Round. We chat about Newcastle and Arsenal getting slayed, Caoimhin Kelleher's rise as Liverpool's #2 and why recent television exposure has put him on a bigger pedestal than ever, Evan Ferguson's remarkable rise at just 17 as he sees some Brighton action and why Aaron Connolly needs to strike now with Middlesbrough having failed to build on his early hype. From 30mins, we're joined by Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) to ch...
Ep 61: Div delivers, Ralf's revolution & Serie A with Emmet Gates
December 07, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBRalf Rangnick is in town and has turned United around overnight... or has he? We talk about United's win against Palace and how the Rangnick blueprint could look beyond this season. Divock Origi continues his cult hero status with aplomb against Wolves, Everton live to fight another day as Rafa seeks more power and the Bundesliga is just hotting up, despite what you might have heard. In part two (from 43min) Emmet Gates is back to run the rule over all things Serie A, including the Milan si...
Ep 60: Ole out, Klopp's 4D chess, FAI Cup frenzy & a big week for Ireland Womens
November 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOle Gunnar Solskjaer has finally met his end, we talk about United's lack of planning that has left them with no interim manager, pipe dreams of Pochettino and the problems the next guy will have to face to start turning things around at Old Trafford. Also, there's talk on Liverpool's big win over Arsenal, Steven Gerrard's early new manager bounce at Villa and why Leicester might have been secretly happy to see United coming looking for Brendan Rodgers. On matters closer to home, we talk a...
Ep 59: Xavi returns, Liverpool lose & Moyes' Hammers Time
November 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThere's no stopping West Ham, not even Liverpool - we discuss what's so fragile about this Liverpool side and why David Moyes has West Ham ticking. We talk about the Manchester Derby as another week goes by with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future up in the air. And we take a look at Dean Smith's sacking at Aston Villa and if Steven Gerrard is really the man for the job. Plus, the upcoming Ireland games and if we can avenge the loss to Luxembourg. In part 2 (from 48m) Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) ...
Ep 58: Rovers champions, Nuno sacked & Ole lives to fight another day
November 01, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBOle goes from dead man walking to manager killer as Nuno Espirito Santo gets the bullet at Spurs. We discuss the past week at Manchester Utd, why Conte to Spurs makes more sense, Liverpool's midfield problems and why Graham Potter looks the real deal at an exciting Brighton. We also discuss Aaron Ramsdale proving us all wrong, Paddy Vieira's mighty Palace and why Andrew Omobamidele is in the Premier League to stay. In part two (45mins), we're joined by Macdara Ferris (@macdarabueller) to ta...
Ep 57: Super Salah, Ole on the clock & Barca's fall from grace
October 04, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBLiverpool and City played out a (second half) game for the ages, with Mo Salah confirming his status as Liverpool's greatest in the modern era. We discussed that, Rodri's brilliance, James Milner counting his lucky stars and why City's move for Grealish over Kane may become a recurring theme. Also, there's chat about Solskjaer's future and his team selection against Everton, Leicester's struggles and why Brendan Rodgers is a Europa League manager who hates the Europa League. And we take tu...
Ep 56: Salah #100, Ronaldo's return & Paddy's Palace
September 13, 2021 20:16 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThe gang unpack another big weekend of Premier League action, as a top four emerges amongst Manchester Utd after Cristiano Ronaldo's return and their big win against Newcastle, Liverpool as Mo Salah hits his 100th Premier League goal, City as they nick a win over hapless Leicester, and Chelsea as Romelu Lukaku resumes his role as flat-track bully. Elsewhere, we wonder if Patrick Vieira can actually turn things around at Palace after his first win as manager and look ahead to the Champions L...
Ep 55: Ronaldo the heartbreaker as Kenny's Kids begin to come of age
September 02, 2021 20:11 - 48 minutes - 45 MBWell, it was all going so well until Cristiano Ronaldo decided to show up and break Irish hearts with two awesome headers to snatch the win. Until then, there were plenty of positives to take as Gavin Bazunu denied Ronaldo from the spot, Andrew Omobamidele looked the part in an unexpected debut, Josh Cullen and Matt Doherty delivered fine performances and Adam Idah led the line like a well travelled #9. To unpack the game, look at who wasn't involved and wax lyrical about the U21s, Evan Fer...
Ep 54: Ronaldo returns as Liverpool lack in attack & Ireland announce Equal Pay
August 31, 2021 21:17 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThe lads unpack a manic few days in the football and transfer front, with Cristiano Ronaldo's seismic return to Manchester Utd the headliner. We're joined by Daniel Harris to see what the transfer means for the club, our moral compasses and the expectations for the club this season with his impactful return (from 51mins). On the Premier League front, we talk Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea and if Liverpool's lack of transfer activity could put paid to an extended title challenge. We consi...
Ep 53: Arteta in trouble as Antonio terrorizes & Serie A is in session
August 24, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 83 MBThe lads round up the Premier League's weekend action, as Harvey Elliott catches the eye for Liverpool while Mane and Salah's relationship looks on ice. United struggle against Southampton, Ings scores a belter for Villa as offside saves Martinez from red, Moyes' West Ham are flying as Michail Antonio continues to terrorize defences, and Arsenal look to be approaching crisis mode if things don't turn around for Arteta. In part two (from 52 mins), Emmet Gates tells us about the latest goings...
Ep 52: Barclays is back, baby!
August 17, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThe Premier League is back with a bang and Kevin, Phil and Enda unpack all the madness from the opening weekend, including Brentford's superb win over Arsenal and how Mikel Arteta's side seemed so unprepared for the Bee's pressing onslaught. There's good things at Man Utd and Liverpool, how much stock to take from Aston Villa's defeat against Watford and why David Moyes has West Ham ticking with their plethora of attacking talent. Plus, how Spurs got the better of City and why Pep has been ...
Ep 51: Football is back and Messi moves on
August 10, 2021 22:27 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBAfter 21 years, Leo Messi departs Barcelona amidst a financial black hole that leaves Barcelona in a precarious position. To discuss this and what it means for Spanish football as a whole, we're joined by Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) to discuss what led to this moment, the future of Barcelona and how the La Liga landscape looks for everyone else following his departure (from 1hr 00) Before that, the lads take a look at the return of the Premier League and cast an eye over Jack Grealish's m...
Ep 50: Are England the baddies?
July 08, 2021 20:38 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBAnd then there were two...Kevin, Enda and Phil unpack everything from the two semi-finals, including Spain's super performance, incredible Chiesa, Chiellini's psychological warfare and the sports psychologist's dream that is Alvaro Morata.On the other side, we pay tribute to Denmark and their tournament run after the trauma of Finland, enjoy Mikkel Damsgaard's delicious free-kick, discuss the penalty fiasco and England becoming the baddies, consider Sterling for Player of the Tournament and p...
Ep 49: Final Four & Football's Coming Home
July 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIs it coming home? We'll see, as Mark Critchley (@mjcritchley) joins to talk about their tournament run that has them on the brink of the final. We talk about Southgate's superb man management, Raheem Sterling's remarkable turnaround, the system that has Rice and Phillips purring, Jordan Pickford's renewed image, why Rice and Grealish have well and truly moved on and the cultural impact this team could leave off the field. (from 35min)Elsewhere, the lads recap the quarter-finals including Spa...
Ep 48: Last 16 madness & Danish Dynamos
June 30, 2021 20:38 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIt's a Euro 2020 Last 16 recap, as we flick through each of the games and all the major talking points after a mental week - including Spain's new found scoring touch, the French madness on and off the field, Czech Republic's downing of disappointing Dutch, poor Portugal, unconvincing Belgium and unpack everything as England cast off the nightmares of Germans past.From 1hr 5mins, we're joined by Danish journalist Kenneth Jensen (@kennethjensen85) to cover Denmark at Euro 2020 - including the ...
Ep 47: Euro 2020 so far & suave Azzurri
June 22, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn our first recap of Euro 2020, the lads take a look at all of the big hitters and big disappointments so far - including England's team selection head scratchers, the Netherlands' gung-ho march into the Last 16, the Group F insanity between France, Germany and Portugal, Belgium's class when de Bruyne is on the field and Spain's inability to recreate tika-taka of 10 years ago.From 45 minutes, we're joined by Emmet Gates (@emmetgates) to talk about Italy and the fantastic job Roberto Mancini ...
Ep 46: Euro 2020 preview & Ireland finally win!
June 09, 2021 21:26 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe preview the upcoming Euro 2020, looking at all the runners and riders and our favourites and dark horses for the tournament, paying special attention to Scotland with Padraig Whelan (@pwhelan88) and their chances at their first tournament since France '98, with two games on home turf and a trip to Wembley to face old rivals England(55min).We're also joined by James Burgoyne (@JAMBurgoyne) to discuss Wales and their chances of emulating the famous 2016 run, with a fresh looking side and rec...
Ep 45: Europa recap, manager merry-go-round & Champions League final preview
May 27, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBTo preview the Champions League final this weekend, we get the fan view from Ger Deegan (@gerradeegan) and Sean O'Connor (@seanocsport) - recapping Man City and Chelsea's seasons, what it feels like to be in the final, the manager mind-games, the key players involved and how the final could hinge on two homegrown products (46m). Before all that, the lads recap the Europa League final and the woes of David de Gea, look at the Pochettino/Conte/Zidane manager merry-go-round that is chugging...
Ep 44: Kane's future, Juve on the edge & the latest in Spain
May 20, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 74 MBWith one gameweek left around Europe, there's a title still up for grabs in Spain - Alan Feehely joins to talk about Atletico Madrid's season as they head towards the title, but Real Madrid are still in contention ahead of a summer of change with Zinedine Zidane's future uncertain. We'll also take a look at the mad house in Barcelona where Ronald Koeman, Leo Messi and a host of players' futures are still uncertain. (from 39m) Before that, Kevin, Enda and debutante Simon discuss the top f...
Ep 43: Rookie managers, the cult of Wes & the top four race
May 10, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThe lads are joined by Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn) to debate the rise of rookie managers at high profile jobs - why teams are willing to hire them, the risk of becoming damaged goods, the pressure on them to take big jobs now rather than later, what the future holds for the likes of Frank Lampard and Mikel Arteta, the 'elite' coaching bracket and where the likes of Pochettino and Tuchel lie in it, and if it's unfair to lump Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in with the rookies. (from 29m)Before all t...
Ep 42: Euro Trip & Portugal with Tom Kundert
April 27, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIt's a European football bonanza this week - as talking about the Super League disaster and top four race in England, take a look at Julian Nagelsmann's immanent move to Bayern Munich in the German manager merry-go-round, talk about the top four race that is too close to call in Italy, the French title race that has Lille ahead of the powerful PSG and the La Liga race which is all to play for and has plucky Seville coming up fast in the wing mirror.To take a closer look at Portugal, we're joi...
Ep 41: Super League & Jose Sacked
April 19, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 117 MBIt's a Super League special this week - going through the fallout of this weekend's major announcement that sees a breakaway competition attempt to carve their own way in a bubble of greed and exclusivity. The backlash, the logo, what "fans of the future" might look like, the player implications and the likelihood of it all actually happening.There's also quick words on the not so small story of Jose Mourinho's sacking at Spurs. Slow news day, eh?!Join the Discord & Newsletter: linktr.ee/Thre...
Ep 40: PSG, Neymar & Champions League Final Four
April 15, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt's a Champions League recap as we look at Liverpool's knockout at the hands of a solid Real Madrid side - talking about the selection, Nat Phillips and whether Firmino would be better suited to midfield. There's also chat on Chelsea's lack of goals and whether Man City can finally end their European duck.From 36 minutes we're joined by Jeremy Smith of French Football Weekly to take a closer look at PSG - the arrival of Pochettino, why Neymar isn't hugely liked, how good Mbappe is and his li...
Ep 39: German football & Champions League recap
April 08, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week we're joined by Stefan Bienkowski (@SBienkowski) to run the rule over everything in German football, including Dortmund's dismal league form and the future of Erling Haaland, Marco Rose's imminent move and how Borussia Mönchengladbach's form as nose-dived as a result. We also take a look at Bayern Munich, Hansi Flick's likely move to the National team and why the RB Leipzig machine will keep chugging along. (from 36m)Before all that, the lads recap the Champions League games from du...
Ep 38: Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg
March 29, 2021 20:53 - 48 minutes - 75.7 MBHow quickly things change... last week we were speculating a possible change in Ireland's fortunes, this week we lament the hole John Delaney's FAI has left Irish football in on an international stage, wonder if Stephen Kenny is the right man to take things forward and hope that a post-Covid world could see a bright future for an Irish team that has been well blooded before it's time.It's not all Irish doom and gloom however, we also take a look at Liverpool's interest in Ibrahima Konate and ...
Ep 37: Human Rights and the Qatar World Cup
March 25, 2021 21:18 - 57 minutes - 86.3 MBWith Norwegian clubs taking a stand against Qatar's hosting of the World Cup amidst serious human rights issues, the national side took that one step further this week with their protest. Nicholas McGeehan from FairSquare, a human rights advocacy group, joins us to talk about the wretched conditions workers are living in, the Guardian report that found 6,500 people had died since Qatar was awarded the tournament, as well as Norway's response, Xavi's promotional efforts, the likelihood of a re...
Ep 36: Ireland kick off World Cup 2022 campaign
March 22, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe're onto another international break and it's a fresh start for Stephen Kenny's charges - we preview the upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Serbia and Luxembourg with Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns), including who's best fit to lead the line, figuring out the midfield three to go with and how Josh Cullen could be the future in the #6 role, and how the back five will look in the absence of some big names. We also take a look at the League of Ireland options and the exciting U-21 squad.B...
Ep 35: League of Ireland 2021 Preview
March 15, 2021 23:30 - 55 minutes - 88.3 MBThe League of Ireland season kicks off this weekend and we're joined by David Wilson (@thedavidwilson) from ExtraTime.com to run through all the goings on for 2021 - including Shamrock Rovers' bid to stay on top and replace some big departures, Dundalk's hopes to challenge them amidst confusion over their coaching structure, some of the best of the rest amongst the contenders, some big names and fresh faces, as well as a quick look at Division 1 (from 20mins).Before that - the lads talk about...
Ep 34: The story in Spain as Gerrard rules Scotland
March 08, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 138 MBIt's a bumper show this week, starting with the latest in La Liga - Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) is on to discuss Joan Laporta's return as Barcelona president, Atletico Madrid's title charge and Luis Suarez's rejuvenation - as well as if Spanish is football is suffering a downturn amongst the elite leagues and if Zinedine Zidane is feeling the pressure once again as Real Madrid boss (from 31mins).We're also joined by Jordan Campbell of The Athletic (@JordanC1107) to talk about Rangers' storm t...
Ep 33: Ole on top as Frank gets the boot
January 26, 2021 21:50 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe podcast is back for 2021 and a lot has happened since we left off before Christmas. Firstly, it's the little matter of Frank Lampard getting the boot from Chelsea - we discuss what went wrong, the timing and how Thomas Tuchel fits into the club as Roman Abramovich's next plaything.We unpack what's gone wrong at Liverpool over a winter slump that has in the chasing pack and struggling to score goals - and find healthy defenders.From 28 minutes we're joined by Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterbur...
Ep 32: Arsenal, Kelleher & Klopp v Kelly
December 02, 2020 22:07 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBWe're joined by Art de Roche (@ArtDeRoche) of The Athletic to talk Arsenal this week - including what Mikel Arteta has got right so far and what he's gone wrong after starting the new season off less than impressively than they finished the previous one. We discuss their new-found defensive solidity, the midfield shape and Thomas Partey's role, whether or not Mesut Ozil will be welcomed back into the fold, the Aubameyang situation and his role in the attack and how the Emirates will look as i...
Ep 31: Frank's Chelsea on the rise
November 25, 2020 21:54 - 50 minutes - 80.5 MBWe look at Chelsea this week with Oliver Harbord (@ojharbord) from Football.London, discussing their start to the season and Frank Lampard’s journey so far. We look at their summer signings and the ideal system to get the best out of them, where Callum Hudson-Odoi’s situation lies, the superstar potential of Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy and fans’ expectations for the season ahead. (from 27m)Before that, Kevin, Enda and Phil touch on the incredibly sad passing of Diego Maradona on Wednesda...
Ep 30: What's the story with England?
November 09, 2020 22:10 - 57 minutes - 88 MBWe glance across the Irish Sea this week to get a feel for England ahead of the friendly against Ireland this week - Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) from the Evening Standard joins us for a full lowdown on the England squad, Gareth Southgate's future beyond Euro 2021, the best attacking options, where Jack Grealish fits into the equation, Declan Rice's place in the side, the plethora of full backs in contention for selection, the goalkeeper conundrum and some of the wildcards knocking on the door. B...
Ep 29: Zlatan's World and Ancelotti's Everton
November 03, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's a double header line-up on this week's podcast - first up, Conor Clancy (@ConJClancy) from Forza Italian Football talks us through the opening few weeks of the Serie A season, the ageless wonder of Zlatan, why Andrea Pirlo may not be the right choice at Juventus, Gattuso's Napoli and why Sassuolo and Atalanta are a whole pile of fun to watch. (26m)We're also joined by James Pendleton (@jpends_) to discuss Everton's start to the season. We touch on Ancelotti, the fantastic business in the...
Ep 28: Cork's demise and Leeds' rise
October 27, 2020 22:51 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWe're joined by Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) this week to discuss Leeds' rise back to the Premier League under the eccentric genius of Marcelo Bielsa. We touch on what he's changed at the club, the roles of Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips and why he should hopefully stick around for another few years (from 24m).With the League of Ireland winding down, Dylan O'Connell (@JudgeDyl) comes on to tell us all about Cork City's fall from grace after their relegation from the Premier Division, the...
Ep 27: Villains & Virgilantes
October 20, 2020 20:52 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWe're joined on this week's podcast by Omar from the Villa Talks podcast (@VillaPodcast) to talk about Villa's fantastic start to the season - we chat about their transfer business, the arrival of Ross Barkley, why Jack Grealish is their best Premier League since Dwight Yorke, moving on from Tony Xia and why the extremely likeable Dean Smith is doing such a great job (42 mins).Before all that, the lads chat about the Merseyside Derby and how Liverpool can survive without Van Dijk. We also tak...
Ep 26: The week that was for Irish Football
October 15, 2020 20:40 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWhat a busy week of Irish football - a play-off defeat, COVID-19 chaos, airplane seat controversy, Bossman Steo, some decent performances, a marked improvement in the style of play and a goalless drought that is sure to leave people firmly on the fence when it comes to Stephen Kenny's new look Ireland.Kevin, Enda and Phil discuss the mostly good, some of the bad, how things are phased going forward, Mick McCarthy's commentary styles and touch on the U-21's defeat to Italy. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞, 𝐥...
Ep 25: Manchester City in Pep's Year 5
October 01, 2020 21:56 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBWe chat to Ger Deegan (@GerraDeegan) this week about everything Manchester City, including fan's frustrations, the defensive frailties after millions spent, the Pep exhaustion theory as we enter year five of his reign, life after Mikel Arteta, the Rodri Role, Joe Hodge, the lack of a Plan B or a #9 and much more. (from 40:00)Before all that, Kevin is joined by Phil and Enda to recap the Champions League draw, lament VAR and the handball rules that have skyrocketed the amount of penaties in th...
Ep 24: Everything España
September 22, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 chatting to Seville-based Corkman Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) about everything going on in La Liga this year including Real Madrid's business, or lackthereof, and how they're set up to defend their title, all the while chaos consumes Barcelona with Leo Messi staying but turnover aplenty including in the dugout. We also consider Atletico Madrid's chances under the ultra intense Diego Simeone and look at some of the dark horses in the pack - as well as why Iago Aspa...