Share

cover art for The Madness of Football, episode 5: how did Kerry change the game

Irish Examiner Sport

The Madness of Football, episode 5: how did Kerry change the game

The 1981 final win over Offaly capped a four-in-a-row for Kerry and was the culmination of a golden era.


We focus on that match, examine how that great team changed the game of football and ask what defined the genius of their legendary manager Mick O'Dwyer.


Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan dissect the game and put it into context while Tony Leen talks to one of Kerry's key players, Ogie Moran.


This is Episode 5 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.


Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits.

More episodes

View all episodes

  • The Madness of Football, episode 4: Dublin v Kerry 1977

    59:31|
    Did the Dubs change Gaelic football?In this episode, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan look back on one of the greatest games - Dublin v Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.Catch up on other episodes and read complementary articles hereWatch the game on YouTube here: Dublin v Kerry 1977 All Ireland Semi Final (Full Match) - YouTubeThis is Episode 4 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits.
  • The Madness of Football, episode 3: Galway 1966

    01:00:08|
    For the first time in the series, we look at an individual game: the 1966 All-Ireland final between Galway and Meath.Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explain the match's importance and put it in context, and Maurice speaks to one of the key players.This is Episode 3 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more subscriber-only podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, exclusive columns and other benefits.Send feedback and questions to gaelicfootballshow@examiner.ieNext up: how managers started to change the game - we'll look at one of the game's of all time - Kerry v Dublin in the championship semi-final of 1977.
  • The Madness of Football: Episode 2

    01:04:03|
    The journey through the evolution of Gaelic football continues as Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explore the game's roots, its growth and how it became the sport we love today.This is Episode 2 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more subscriber-only podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, exclusive columns and other benefits.Next week: Galway's All-Ireland win in 1966.Send feedback and questions to gaelicfootballshow@examiner.ie
  • The Madness of Football: Episode 1

    44:20|
    The team behind the Irish Examiner's Gaelic Football Show brings you The Madness of Football.Over 10 episodes, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan, James Horan chart the game's evolution by analysing the seminal moments and games in its history, identify trends and speak to the people who played in the key matches. First, Paul, Maurice and James introduce what we hope will be an entertaining and informative series.This series was first produced for subscribers, earlier this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, columns and other benefits.Send feedback and questions to gaelicfootballshow@examiner.ie
  • Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland battle to win over Australia

    11:27|
    Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis analyse Ireland's win over Australia at the Aviva Stadium. 
  • Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Australia preview

    19:51|
    Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look ahead to Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin to face Ireland in Andy Farrell's final game... for now
  • Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Munster movement, Wallabies in town

    15:20|
    Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien convene after a busy day to discuss backroom developments at Munster, Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin and the news from the Ireland camp.
  • Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Fiji

    15:38|
    Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien look at the individual standouts from Ireland’s 52-17 win over Fiji on Saturday.