Discussing the Republic of Ireland's two friendlies in March, the U21s result against San Marino, and the women's qualifiers against France and England

I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland, under interim manager John O'Shea. Did the rookie boss do enough to convince the FAI, and the fans, that he's a genuine candidate for full time manager of the senior men's team? While the U21s got their European Championship campaign back on track against San Marino, the more important result came in Italy, where a last minute goal earned a draw for Turkey. What do these do results mean for the team's chances of qualification for next year's tournament in Slovakia?And finally, we discuss the women's team's opening fixtures in their European Championship qualifying campaign. We've earned the right to face the top teams in the world, what do we need to do to continue facing them?

Episode 70 - Meet the interim boss

Discussing Excelsior Rotterdam with lifelong fan and podcast host Richard van Zijl

Myself and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football are delighted to be joined by Richard van Zijl of Excelsior Rotterdam fan podcast Fein op Woudestein to discuss the history of the club, how Troy Parrott is performing in the Eredivisie this season, and cult hero, for both Ireland and Excelsior fans, David Connolly! Subscribe to his podcast for discussions on all things related to Exclesior here - https://open.spotify.com/show/5TIwmINidK4SrPvoJ2ygba?si=894d387730e245ab

Episode 69 - Fein op Woudestein!

Examining the group draw for the Republic of Ireland in the 2024 UEFA Nations League and transfers for Irish player in the January  

Myself, Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick, and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football discuss the draw for the 2024 Nations League. With the Republic set to face England, Finland, and Greece, what can fans expect to see when the competition kicks off in September. The search for Stephen Kenny's successor continues, and we talk about the pros and cons for the current favourites, and who we'd like to see take the job.There were more than 30 transfers of Irish players in the January 2024 transfer window, along with 28 loans, but which moves caught our eye?

Episode 68 - The 2024 UEFA Nations League and January 2024 Transfer Window

The second part of our review of 2023 in international football, covering the 2023 World Cup, the Women's Nations League, and U17 European Championships

In the second part of our review of 2023, myself and Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick review the Republic of Ireland Women's year, the build up to their first World Cup appearance, performance at the tournament itself, and the Nations League. We also take a look at the performance of the U17 Mens Team in the UEFA Under-17 Championships in Hungary, and discuss what the experience could mean to a highly talented squad, some of which have already gone on to play first team football

Episode 67 - 2023 Women's World Cup, UEFA Nations League, and the U17 European Championships

Reviewing the year's football for the Republic of Ireland Senior Men's team

I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to review the performances of the Republic of Ireland Senior Men's team in 2023, from the opening friendly against Latvia in March, through the qualification campaign for Euro 2024, to the final game of Stephen Kenny's time in charge against New Zealand in November.What were the highs and lows, and that, if anything, was learned from each game?

Episode 66 - The Year That Was 2023 In Irish Men's Football

Reviewing the last two games of Stephen Kenny's time in charge, and discussing what we'd like to see from the next manager

I'm joined again by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the Republic of Ireland Men's Team's final Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands, and the final game of 2023 against New Zealand, which became the final two games of Stephen Kenny's reign following the FAI's announcement that his contract would not be extended. With the recruitment process for a new manager already in progress, what are we looking for in the new manager, and who are the favourites for the position?

Episode 65 - The End Of The Road

Reviewing the double header of Euro 2024 qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar

I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss two games we really don't want to talk about. There was an element of denial about qualifying for the European Championships in Germany next year when the group draw was made. We've been angry with the results, the most losses in a single campaign since the 1972 European Championships, and despite numerous bargaining efforts with whatever god would listen, it's all left us pretty depressed with the current state of the national side men's team. to the point where we have all accepted the manager's time in charge is ending soon.

Episode 64 - On The Road To Acceptance

With the release of his book A Game Of Two Hearts, I speak with Mark O'Brien about his career in football

I'm joined on the show by Mark O'Brien to discuss his life in football, from moving to Derby at 15, winning Ireland U16 Player of the Year, making his senior debut, and being diagnosed with a leaking aorta (all in the space of 12 months!) the recovery from that, and another serious injury, to playing in Scotland, non-league, and scoring one of the most important goals in Newport County history. You can order Mark's book, A Game Of Two Hearts from Morgan Lawrence here: https://www.morganlawrence.co.uk/product/game-of-two-hearts-mark-obrien/

Episode 63 - A Game Of Two Hearts

We review the two Euro 2024 qualifiers played by the Republic of Ireland in September

I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick, Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football, and James Carew of pogmogoal to discuss the two Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, and what the results mean for the manager Stephen Kenny - how close are we now to the end of his reign, and who will take over after him? Also, James learns the forfeit he has to pay after guaranteeing that Josh Cullen would be sold by Burnley in the summer transfer window...

Episode 62 - Nearing The End Of The Road

Discussing current issues in Irish football

Three fans of Irish football discuss issues relating to the national side

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