Episodes
The 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...
Published 09/08/22
Published 09/08/22
This 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...
Published 09/01/22
There'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...
Published 08/17/22
Kevin 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...
Published 08/11/22
The 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...
Published 08/03/22
The 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...
Published 04/13/22
This 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 sending...
Published 04/07/22
The 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 on...
Published 03/30/22
This 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...
Published 02/07/22
This 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 go...
Published 01/25/22
As 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...
Published 01/18/22
The 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 chat...
Published 01/10/22
Ralf 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...
Published 12/07/21
Ole 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...
Published 11/24/21
There'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)...
Published 11/08/21
Ole 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 talk...
Published 11/01/21
Liverpool 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 turns...
Published 10/04/21
The 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...
Published 09/13/21
Well, 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...
Published 09/02/21
The 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...
Published 08/31/21
The 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...
Published 08/24/21
The 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 so...
Published 08/17/21
After 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...
Published 08/10/21
And 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...
Published 07/08/21