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Cup Final Fever with Johnny McDonnell

Season 2, Ep. 39
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As FAI Cup fever begins to take its grip on the city, Simon and Kevin are joined by former St Pat's, Shelbourne and Drogheda manager Johnny McDonnell who discusses why he thinks Derry City came up short in the league this season and he gives his thoughts on why the Candy Stripes simply must win Sunday's showpiece against Drogheda. Also featuring an interview with Ruaidhri Higgins from this week's cup final press conference.

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