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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Ep 23: COYGIG as Gareth Bale returns to Spurs
September 17, 2020 21:02 - 41 minutes - 47 MBIt's a massive weekend in the realm of women's soccer as Ireland meet Germany in Euro 2022 qualification, we're joined by ESPN's Kathleen McNamee (@kathleen_mcn)to talk about the daunting task at hand and how Ireland are shaping up under Vera Pauw. (12:00)We also chat to Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard (@Dan_KP) to chat about Tottenham's recent exploits, including the imminent return of Gareth Bale to the club and the finances involved, the mood around the club to Jose Mourinho's divis...
Ep 22: Trust the process
September 08, 2020 20:28 - 55 minutes - 62 MBThis week Kevin is joined by Cian Fahey (@cianaf) and Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) to discuss Ireland's first two games under Stephen Kenny. We talk about everything from the defensive conundrum with Shane Duffy and John Egan while Dara O'Shea waits in the wings to pounce, to the impressive Aaron Connolly and how he is being moulded into a role for years to come, but also why we can just play him anywhere.We also talk about the performances of Callum O'Dowda, Adam Idah's impress debut all thi...
Ep 21: The Kenny era is finally upon us
September 02, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 63.9 MBHail, the Stephen Kenny era is finally here! Unfortunately that doesn't mean boring old FAI governance chat has been eradicated just yet, but we leave that til last in our chat with The42.ie journalist Gavin Cooney (@gcooney93)where we discuss Kenny's first proper week in charge, his blend of young and old in his first squad, Matt Doherty's transfer to Spurs and why Michael Obafemi's exclusion isn't a saga... yet 🤔😂 (from 26:00)Before all that, Kevin, Cian and Phil get the band back together ...
Ep 20: Dutch dilemma & Spain's adopted voice of an era
April 29, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWith football grinding to a halt, the news turns to if, when and how leagues will reconvene their 2019/20 seasons - or just do what the Eredivisie did and simply pull the plug on their season, with the title still up for grabs. Michael Bell of Football-Oranje.com joins the podcast to talk about the fallout from that, and why ADO Den Haag are delighted to see the back of Alan Pardew (26:00)We're then joined by Robbie Dunne to tell us about the legendary voice of Spanish football Michael Robins...
Ep 19: Stephen Kenny's time to shine
April 08, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBSo the Succession Plan is complete, prematurely with the cancellation of Euro 2020 and Mick McCarthy's good intentions of leading Ireland into an international campaign, Stephen Kenny will take the reigns earlier than anticipated and when we embark on a corona-free world will aim to take Ireland and his Kids to the Euros in 2021 and beyond.To discuss all the ramification and fallout from the decision by the FAI, Kevin and Phil are joined by Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) and Kevin Higgins (@Ken...
Ep 18: Ireland update with Kenny's Kids
January 29, 2020 21:22 - 54 minutes - 65.1 MBWe're joined by Kevin Higgins of @KennysKids, the social media resource provide invaluable updates and information on the range of Irish players in action across the world. We chat about Troy Parrott's future at Spurs, Callum Robinson's move back to the Championship, Conor Ronan's transfer to Blackpool, as well as the likes of Jason Knight, Jason Molumby and a whole host of others who'll be knocking on Kenny's door when he takes the reigns of the Irish national team(33:00 mins)Elsewhere, we d...
Ep 17: Arsenal, Arteta & Ljungberg with Art de Roché
December 17, 2019 21:30 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBOn this week's show the lads are joined by Art de Roché (@ArtdeRoche) of Football.London to chat about Arsenal and their season so far, and why Mikel Arteta is likely to become the new manager there after Unai Emery's departure, and Freddie Ljungberg's failure to steady the ship.In part one, the lads chat about Liverpool and their impressive form in the midst of rotation ahead of their World Club Cup jaunt in Qatar. Is it really their year?! And we discuss Manchester City and the future of Pe...
Ep 16: Merseyside Derby with Neil Jones
December 03, 2019 21:26 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBThis week we preview the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton with Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal. The neighbouring clubs couldn't be further apart in terms of form this season, with Liverpool leading the league and Everton dwelling around the relegation zone. We cover Liverpool's busy Christmas period, the loss of Fabinho, Seamus Coleman's future and why we all want him to win, the possibility of David Moyes returning to Goodison Park, Liverpool's January transfer business and why desp...
Ep 15: Ireland 1-1 Denmark Roundtable
November 19, 2019 21:58 - 54 minutes - 31 MBThe lads are joined by Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) of Pundit Arena to unpack everything after an encouraging but ultimately disappointing night at the Aviva Stadium with Ireland's 1-1 draw against the Danes leaving them in a play-off situation next March.There's loads of topics covered, including the impact of Matt Doherty and his partnership with Alan Browne, Jeff Hendrick's off-colour night in the #10 role and who could take up the position going forward - Jack Byrne?! We glow over the imm...
Ep 14: The rise of Kosovo football
November 12, 2019 23:01 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBAfter 41:00, the lads chat to the BBC's Patrick Jennings (@pr_jennings) about the rise of Kosovo's national football team. Having played their first official competitive game as recently as 2016, they're on the brink of Euro 2020 qualification with games coming up this week against Czech Republic and England. We talk about their status as a UEFA nation, the big name Kosovan descendants who could've switched allegiance, their position for the future amongst the ultra competitive Balkan countri...
Ep 13: Bayern back to the drawing board
November 05, 2019 22:36 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBGerman football journalist Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) joins the show from Signal Iduna Park to discuss Bayern Munich and Nico Kovac's decision to part ways after just over a year in charge. We discuss the potential replacements, why Jose Mourinho might go to Dortmund rather than Bayern, Julian Nagelsmann's rapid rise and success with RB Leipzig, and preview this weekend's massive match between Bayern and Dortmund (38mins).In part one, the lads chat about Liverpool's comeback win over Aston Vil...
Ep 12: FAI Cup Final preview with Gavin McLaughlin
October 30, 2019 22:33 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBWe chat to Gavin McLaughlin (@DundalkSport) about Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers ahead of their mammoth FAI Cup Final on Sunday afternoon at the Aviva - including how Dundalk have transitioned to Vinny Perth after Stephen Kenny left and if Irish football NEEDS Rovers to win this. Also, Gavin talks a little bit about the mooted All-Island League and whether it will be good for Irish football on both sides of the border.Before all that, the lads chat about Leicester's stunning 9-0 win over Southam...
Ep 11: Lallana rescues Liverpool, Classic Football Shirts visit Dublin
October 20, 2019 20:08 - 52 minutes - 61.7 MBOn this week's show, the lads chat to Gary Bierton from the brilliant retro jersey warehouse Classic Football Shirts about their evolution from spare room business to the one stop shop home for retro and nostalgic football shirts, ahead of their visit to Dublin from the 5th to the 10th of November.Before all that, the lads unpack the 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool which didn't go to the gameplan many had expected, in the midst of some VAR controversy and a hugely improved pe...
Ep 10: The Ireland debrief after Georgia & Switzerland
October 16, 2019 20:55 - 53 minutes - 19.1 MBThe lads chat about the latest week of Ireland disappointment, underachievement and utter misery after the 0-0 draw against Georgia and the 2-nil defeat to Switzerland, which leaves Ireland needing a win against Denmark to ensure qualification to Eur 2022, and avoiding a very difficult Nations League play-off round.On the agenda is the 3-5-2 experiment failure, the situation with James McClean and his below par performances, Seamus Coleman and if he could be reaching a crossroads in his Irish...
Ep 9: Fan-led football journalism with Dan Bardell
October 01, 2019 22:29 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWe've got Dan Bardell (@danbardell) of the Villa View on this week to talk about the rise of fan-led football content and journalism, and it's place in the industry alongside traditional football reporting. (35:00 mins)Elsewhere, Kevin and Cian chat about Man Utd and Arsenal's averageness, Newcastle's misfortunes under Steve Bruce, why Brendan Rodgers isn't appreciated despite taking a good club to new heights, and discuss the latest Irish squad which has been struck with some major absentees...
Ep 8: What's going on at Manchester Utd?
September 24, 2019 21:31 - 1 hour - 43 MBOn this week's podcast, Kevin is joined by Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88) and Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn) for a complete look at Manchester United - including Tuesday's earnings call where Ed Woodward announced record revenues, their insistence to proceed with a Director of Football, the problems with the squad in light of the loss to West Ham and recent spate of injuries, the transfer agenda and some of the changes Solskjaer can look to try and turn things around. (29:00 mins)Before that...
Ep 7: Champions League special with Sam Tighe
September 18, 2019 20:04 - 52 minutes - 61.5 MBWe have a Champions League special this week with Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) to talk about all the contenders in this year's contenders, including why Liverpool look strongly replaced to go all the way again, Manchester City's defensive woes, if Barcelona can turn around their recent away misfortune, the best of the rest and some of the dark horses and exciting young talent on show, including Ansu Fati and Joao Felix. (20:00 mins)Before all that, Kevin, Cian and Phil talk a...
Ep 6: Gambling in football with Aaron Rogan
September 11, 2019 22:21 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBOn this week's show we speak to the Business Post's Aaron Rogan (@AarRogan) on the match fixing allegations currently facing Limerick FC, as well as wider issues with gambling in sport, including the vice grip it has from a sponsorship and advertising perspective as well as the cultural and societal issues that this has manifested, with addiction on the rise in Ireland, and look at the personal and corporate responsibility of gambling. (From 32:00 mins)Before all that, the lads wax lyrical on...
Ep 5: Ireland chat with Ronan Murphy
September 02, 2019 21:52 - 56 minutes - 65.3 MBIt's the first international break of the season and to preview Ireland's next batch of games we speak to Goal.com's Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) about Ireland's current squad, the absence of Shane Long and the possibility of Matt Doherty eventually replacing Seamus Coleman. Looking further long term, we discuss the fresh faces that are beginning to emerge at Premier League clubs in the underage ranks, which may signal an exciting new dawn for Irish football. Also, Ronan explains the latest...
Ep 4: Bringing Bury FC back from the brink
August 26, 2019 20:48 - 55 minutes - 62.8 MBIn this week's show we speak to Bury FC fan Jamie Hoyle (@jtahoyle) about the club's fascinating recent history, which culminated in it being hours from liquidation this past weekend. We speak about the club's recent financial troubles and the ownership merry-go-round which led to it being bought from a pound, and how they still earned promotion last season despite lack of payment and financial issues. Jamie tells about Bury's impact on his family and the community around it, and why relegati...
Ep 3: La Liga rundown with Robbie Dunne
August 20, 2019 22:05 - 59 minutes - 70.1 MBWith the La Liga kicking off this past weekend, there was plenty to talk about with AS's Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) after a busy summer for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as Gareth Bale stays and Philippe Coutinho leaves, all the while Atletico Madrid could steal the show with new boy Joao Felix.On the Premier League front, Kevin, Cian and Phil get into some more VAR chat after Manchester City's match winning goal against Spurs was chalked off at the weekend, talk about Manchester United and th...
Ep 2: Why is Raheem Sterling's armpit offside?
August 13, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBVAR is here to control every aspect of our lives. Kevin, Cian and Phil chat about the impact VAR will have on the game and the kinks they still have to work out. We chat Liverpool and Norwich, and why we learnt more about the Canaries. We admire the new lean machine Harry Kane and drool over Christian Eriksen, and explain why their 3-1 win over Aston Villa flattered them.In part two we're joined by the Racing Post's Andy Synnott (@andy_syn_8_) to talk about all things Chelsea in the new Frank...
Ep 1: Not another new podcast!
August 06, 2019 20:07 - 1 hour - 24.8 MBKevin, Cian and Phil are back for the 2019/20 season to bring you more football fire in three very distinct Irish accents. In the first podcast under the new 'Three At The Back' name, the lads preview the upcoming Premier League season, including all of the major transfer activity (or lack thereof) across the top six and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.