The Milltown Way

Episode 56 - Looking beyond the international break In this episode, Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey look at several stories from around Shamrock Rovers during the international break. We start with the Rovers players away on international duty, including Adam Brennan and Michael Noonan with the Ireland U21s and Roberto Lopes with Cape Verde. We discuss their involvement, the pathway from Shamrock Rov...

Episode 55 - Rovers return to winning ways On this episode, Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey look back on Rovers' 3-2 win over Waterford at Tallaght Stadium. Rovers had to come from behind twice to claim all three points, with John McGovern scoring twice after coming off the bench to complete the turnaround. We look back at the key moments from the game and what the result means as Rovers head into...

Episode 54 - Pats put Rovers to the sword as the title race tightens Shamrock Rovers suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to St Patrick's Athletic on Friday night, with the result having major implications at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division. On Episode 54 of The Milltown Way, Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey look back on a frustrating night at Richmond Park and assess a perfor...

Episode 53 - Rory Gaffney, the title race, and a crucial derby Shamrock Rovers were held to a goalless draw by Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night, but was it a point gained, two points dropped, or simply a game where Rovers never quite did enough to find a winner? We also turn our attention to a busy week of player news. Maleace Asamoah's loan spell has come to an end, while Alex Noona...

Episode 52 - Fightback at the Brandywell earns the Hoops a draw Ryan Brennan is solo today with Adam at Electric Picnic, as Shamrock Rovers return from Derry with a point that will feel like more and less than it deserves in equal measure. Rovers found themselves 3-1 down at half-time at the Brandywell — Ellis Chapman scoring twice and Michael Duffy adding a third to leave the league leaders in se...

Episode 51 - The European campaign is over for Shamrock Rovers. Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey look back on Rovers' 1-0 defeat to KuPS in the second leg of the Conference League play-off in Finland, a result which saw the Hoops lose 2-1 on aggregate and miss out on the Conference League league phase. We discuss what went wrong on the night, the missed opportunity and the disappointment of seeing...

Episode 50 - Rovers head to Finland with everything to play for The Milltown Way reaches a milestone as episode 50 arrives, but the focus remains firmly on Rovers and a huge night ahead in Finland. Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey look back on Shamrock Rovers' 1-1 draw with KuPS in the first leg of the Conference League playoff at Tallaght Stadium. Was the result a fair reflection of the game? Did...

Episode 49 - Rovers bow out of the FAI Cup Today brought more bad news. A 3-2 defeat to St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park ends Rovers' FAI Cup campaign at the 3rd round stage, three days on from the 5-1 collapse in Albania that all but ended their European summer. We go through this afternoon's cup tie in detail, looking at where Rovers fell short, whether the performance reflecte...

Episode 48 - A night to forget as Rovers suffer Egnatia collapse This is one Rovers won't want to remember. Shamrock Rovers travelled to Albania with a 3-1 advantage over KF Egnatia in the Europa League third qualifying round, but what followed was a disastrous night as Egnatia ran out 5-1 winners. The result saw Rovers lose the tie 6-4 on aggregate and exit the Europa League, despite having h...

Episode 47 - Rovers roll on as Albania awaits Shamrock Rovers continued their strong domestic form with a 3-2 victory over Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium, in a game that saw all five goals arrive inside the opening 39 minutes. We look back on an eventful night for the Hoops, breaking down the frantic first half, the second-half response and the key moments that saw Rovers hold on for another three po...

Episode 46 - A big pope Shamrock Rovers took a major step towards the UEFA Europa League play-off round with an impressive 3-1 victory over KF Egnatia at Tallaght Stadium. We break down one of Rovers' strongest European performances of the season, discuss the key moments from the first leg and assess what the result means ahead of next week's trip to Albania. We then look at the bigger pic...

Episode 45 - Drogheda draw adds to frustrations This week, we reflect on Shamrock Rovers' frustrating 0-0 draw away to Drogheda United in the League of Ireland Premier Division. We assess the performance, discuss the lack of cutting edge in front of goal, Roberto Lopes' late red card, and what the result means in the context of the title race. We also react to the news that Tunmise Sobowal...

Episode 44 - The European road continues This week, we reflect on Shamrock Rovers' dramatic 2-1 victory over Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round second leg. Despite the win on the night, Rovers fell 3-2 on aggregate, bringing their Champions League campaign to an end. We break down the performance, discuss where the tie was ultimately lost, and assess what the r...

Episode 43 - We begin by looking back at Rovers' dramatic 4-1 extra-time victory over Cork City in the FAI Cup second round. John McGovern stole the headlines with a stunning impact off the bench, scoring twice and providing an assist to help the holders book their place in the next round. We break down the game, discuss the key tactical moments, and look at the performances that made the diff...

We start with a famous European night at Tallaght Stadium, where Rovers produced a stunning comeback to beat Floriana 5-1 and overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit, progressing 5-3 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round. We break down the key moments, the standout performers, Stephen Bradley's tactical changes, and what the result means ahead of the next round. `We also revisi...

Episode 41 - Rovers suffer in Malta and face an uphill battle Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey are recording this one minute after the full-time whistle from Malta. Floriana 2, Shamrock Rovers 0. Champions League first qualifying round, first leg. It was not a good night, and we're not here to make it sound better than it was. In Segment 1, we give the result the honest assessment it deserves. What...

Episode 40 of The Milltown Way — the independent Shamrock Rovers podcast. Ryan Brennan flies solo for the most loaded episode of the season so far. Three points at Sligo. A Rovers player on the world stage. Some transfer business is completed. And the Champions League is around the corner. We start with Friday night's win at The Showgrounds. Rovers came from behind to win 2-1, and Graham Burke...

Episode 39 - Rovers sink Galway as Pico continues writing World Cup history In Episode 39 of The Milltown Way, we look back on Shamrock Rovers' 3-1 win over Galway United at Tallaght Stadium, a result that papered over a slow, sluggish opening 35 minutes before two goals in first-half stoppage time changed the game completely. We break down how Rovers controlled large spells without incision e...

One of the most important stories in modern Shamrock Rovers history. In this exclusive interview, The Milltown Way sits down with Robert Goggins to revisit the extraordinary story behind Tallaght Stadium, the legal battle that delayed the club’s move, and the supporters who helped keep Shamrock Rovers alive during one of the darkest periods in the club’s history. From the early plans for a new hom...

Episode 38 - Rovers frustrated by Derry City draw Shamrock Rovers were forced to settle for a point after a 1-1 draw with Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, and we break down a frustrating night where Stephen Bradley's side never quite hit top gear. We discuss Liam Boyce's opener, Aaron Greene's late equaliser, the key moments that shaped the game and what the result means in the League of Ireland Pr...

Episode 37 - Shamrock Rovers bounce back in Waterford Shamrock Rovers bounce back with a 2-0 away win over Waterford, with goals from Dylan Watts and Michael Noonan securing all three points at the RSC. We break down the performance, including the response after the Shelbourne defeat, key moments in the game, and a much-needed return to winning ways. We also look at Roberto Lopes’ standout moment...

Episode 36 of The Milltown Way, we look back on Shamrock Rovers' 2-1 defeat away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Despite creating several opportunities throughout the game, the Hoops were ultimately made to pay for mistakes at key moments, with Shelbourne taking advantage to claim all three points. We discuss: The defeat to Shelbourne Whether Rovers did enough to get something from the game Adam...

Episode 35 - Brennan's Ireland debut, Noonan to Ajax, & Shelbourne away On this week's episode, we begin with the Republic of Ireland's international friendly against Canada and the involvement of Shamrock Rovers players Adam Brennan, Ed McGinty and Matt Healy. Brennan became the latest Hoops player to earn a senior international cap, coming off the bench late in the game, while Mc...

Episode 34 - Burke stunner continues Dublin derby t streak Shamrock Rovers head into the international break six points clear at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over St Patrick's Athletic in Tallaght Stadium. We discuss Burke's wonder goal, Jake Mulraney's positive display, the defensive performances of Lee Grace and Roberto Lopes, Ed M...

Episode 33 - Enda Stevens wins dramatic Dublin derby for Shamrock Rovers After a poor first half, which saw Bohs lead through Tierney, Rovers struggled to create clear-cut chances and looked vulnerable defensively at times. The episode discusses the tactical battle in the opening 45 minutes, Bohs’ pressing approach, Aaron Greene’s isolation up front, and the growing frustration around Rovers’ atta...