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Another one bites dust as Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim
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Ruben Amorim's time at Old Trafford is up after 14 months in charge. David, Gav and Shane reflect on today's huge news, before turning their attention to LOI and Republic of Ireland matters.
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SNAP REACTION: Ireland-North Macedonia stalemate | Czechia reach World Cup finals
10:54|David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney give their immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium following the Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw vs North Macedonia.
Whatever Tomorrow Is
50:49|Shane Keegan returns to The Football Family to give his views on Ireland's defeat to Czechia, before joining David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney in looking ahead to Tuesday's game against North Macedonia.The lads also discuss the end of Igor Tudor's time at Spurs, and who might take the role next.
Coming to terms with the Pain of Prague
27:59|David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney make their final bow in Prague as they reflect on last night's bitterly disappointing defeat for Ireland.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland’s World Cup dreams over after penalty shootout heartbreak
08:58|David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney provide immediate reaction from the Fortuna Arena in Prague as Ireland fall to the cruelest of defeats in the World Cup semi-final play-off.
Holy Troy Parrott | The Prague takeover continues
22:31|David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney are on the ground in Prague as thousands of Irish fans continue to make their way to Czechia. The lads discuss who should start for Ireland on Thursday night, what was learned from today's MD-1 media, and chat about just some of the amazing Irish fans who have been chatting to David today.
Prague week is finally here
50:51|Before David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney head to Prague on Tuesday morning, The 42 duo are joined by Shane Keegan to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final vs Czechia.
Ireland squad announced for Prague | Hallgrímsson signs new deal
01:02:13|Gavin Cooney, David Sneyd and Shane Keegan analyse Heimir Hallgrímsson's squad to face Czechia next week, and react to today's other big news that the Irish boss has put pen to paper on a new contract.
'Absolutely stunned that this game exists'
01:02:52|David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan look ahead to Ireland's World Cup playoff window, and discuss some surprise names that may force their way into contention.The lads also reflect on the FAI's launching of their 2026-2029 Strategy, before turning their attention to a busy weekend ahead in the League of Ireland.
'I'm a fan of the firm connection'
01:09:44|David and Shane reflect on the week that was in Irish football, as flares and potential Ireland/Israel boycotts continued to steal the headlines. The lads are also joined by The 42's Emma Duffy to look ahead to Ireland's upcoming encounters with France and Netherlands in the World Cup Qualifiers.