The Milltown Way

Episode 32 - Shamrock Rovers suffer back-to-back defeats ahead of Bohs Ryan Brennan looks back on a hugely frustrating night in Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers suffered a late 2-1 defeat against Sligo Rovers. The Hoops took the lead through an early Aaron Greene effort, which eventually went down as an own goal, but despite long periods of control, Rovers once again struggled to turn possessio...

Episode 31 - Disappointment in Dundalk A busy week to discuss on Episode 31 of The Milltown Way as Ryan Brennan flies solo for this week’s show. First up, a look back at Shamrock Rovers’ frustrating 1-0 defeat away to Dundalk in Oriel Park. Despite periods of pressure and chances late on, the Hoops were left to reflect on another night where the end product just wasn’t there. We also react to the...

Episode 30 - Sobowale's first as the Hoops lay down a marker After another big away night for Shamrock Rovers, the lads are back for Episode 30 of The Milltown Way. This week we break down Rovers’ impressive 3-1 win over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park, a performance full of quality, maturity, and big moments. We discuss:   Another massive away performance from Rovers, Tunmise Sobowale scor...

This week, we’re looking back on a brilliant night in Tallaght as Shamrock Rovers produced one of their most complete attacking performances of the season, beating Drogheda United 4-1 under the lights. We break down the key moments from the game, the goals, the overall tempo of the performance, and why this felt like a real statement from the Hoops. Was this the attacking display supporters have b...

Episode 28 - Reaction, response, and three points in Tallaght This week, we kick things off by addressing the huge reaction to our recent social clip on the Thomas Davis and Tallaght Stadium story. What started as a short explainer sparked serious debate across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, with supporters of all ages getting in touch to share their memories, frustrations, and views...

Episode 27 - A frustrating night in Derry In Episode 27 of The Milltown Way, we look back on Shamrock Rovers’ 1-0 defeat away to Derry City at Celtic Park, a game that never quite opened up and ultimately came down to fine margins. We break down the performance in full, discussing the overall flow of the game, the key moments, and where it may have slipped away from a Rovers perspective. There’s a...

In Episode 26 of The Milltown Way, we look back on Shamrock Rovers’ 2-1 victory over Bohemians on Friday night, a result that felt significant both in terms of the occasion and the bigger picture of the season. We break down the performance in full, from the overall flow of the game to the key moments that shaped the result. There’s a discussion on how Rovers managed different phases of the match,...

Episode 25 - Rovers return to the summit, Gary O'Neill opens up about his diagnosis, Bohs next The Milltown Way returns following a hard-earned 1-0 victory for Shamrock Rovers away to St Patrick's Athletic, as we break down a disciplined performance and a result that continues Rovers’ momentum. We start with a full reaction to the win in Inchicore, discussing how the game unfolded and the...

Episode 24 - Shamrock Rovers beat Shelbourne 3-2 and look ahead to another Dublin derby The Milltown Way returns following a dramatic 3-2 victory for Shamrock Rovers over Shelbourne, as we break down a game full of momentum swings, key moments and attacking quality. We start with a full reaction to the win over Shelbourne, looking at how the game unfolded and the overall performance from Rovers. W...

Episode 23 - Issues persist after Waterford draw, Shels to come The Milltown Way returns following Shamrock Rovers’ 1-1 draw away to Waterford FC, as we break down the performance, key moments and what the result means heading into a quick turnaround. We start with a full reaction to the game in Waterford, looking at how Rovers approached it after the international break, the overall tempo and con...

Episode 22 - Shamrock Rovers return from international break The Milltown Way returns during the international break to take stock of where things stand at Shamrock Rovers, with a number of players involved at international level and attention beginning to turn towards a return to league action. We start with a look at the Ireland underage setup, where several Rovers players have been involved in...

Episode 21 - Impressive defensive record continues with a clean sheet against Galway United. The Milltown Way returns to look back on a positive night in Tallaght as Shamrock Rovers secured a 2-0 win over Galway United. With three clean sheets in a row, we discuss whether Stephen Bradley’s side is beginning to find some consistency, with a more controlled and composed performance on show. We break...

Episode 20 of The Milltown Way sees the lads reflect on another busy run of fixtures for Shamrock Rovers as Stephen Bradley’s side continue their early-season schedule. The episode begins with a look back at Rovers’ trip to face Drogheda United, with discussion around the overall performance, key moments from the match and the players who stood out on the night. With Rovers looking to build moment...

In Episode 19 of The Milltown Way, we reflect on a busy few days for Shamrock Rovers as the Hoops followed Friday night’s win over Derry City with a 2-2 draw away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park. We start with a look back at Rovers’ narrow 1-0 victory over Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, where a late penalty from Dylan Watts proved the difference. The result also marked a historic night for manager St...

Episode 18 - 3–2 defeat at Dalymount Park, where a late Shamrock Rovers rally shifted the mood — but not the result. We examine how the game slipped away, the defensive vulnerabilities exposed over the course of the night, and whether the late surge offers encouragement or simply masks deeper concerns. Was this a case of small margins in a derby, or are there structural issues that need addressing...

Episode 17 - Pats beaten, Dundalk reaction, NetBet questions & the Michael Noonan situationIt's Episode 17 and there’s plenty to get through. We start with Friday night’s 2–0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic at Tallaght Stadium. A controlled, mature performance. Clean sheet. Big moments taken. We break down what worked, who impressed, and why this felt like a statement result early in the se...

Episode 16 – Waiting for kick-off, NetBet debate & St Pat’s preview Shamrock Rovers are still waiting. For the second week in a row, a league fixture has been postponed, this time the scheduled away trip to Shelbourne, meaning the Hoops’ 2026 Premier Division campaign has yet to get underway. In Episode 16 of The Milltown Way podcast, we discuss what two postponements in a row mean for prepara...

Episode 15 – Waiting for kick-off | Shelbourne away now the opener The 2026 League of Ireland season still hasn’t started for Shamrock Rovers. With the scheduled opening night clash against Dundalk postponed due to adverse weather, the Hoops’ league campaign remains on hold, but not for much longer. All roads now lead to Tolka Park next Friday as Shelbourne away becomes the new curtain-raiser .In...

Episode 14 - We react to Friday night’s President’s Cup defeat to Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, where fine margins once again separated the sides. We look at what went right, what didn’t, and whether the performance offers encouragement heading into the league campaign. With the League of Ireland Premier Division kicking off this Friday with a home game against Dundalk, we turn our attention to...

Episode 13 - The Milltown Way is back for 2026 In our first episode of the new year, we take a deep dive into Shamrock Rovers’ preparations for the season ahead as competitive action returns with the President’s Cup against Derry City. We discuss Rovers’ pre-season so far, the business on and off the pitch, and how Stephen Bradley’s side are shaping up after a long and demanding 2025 campaign that...

Episode 12 – €400k Secured, Honohan Farewell & Signing Off 2025 Shamrock Rovers signed off their European campaign, and the 2025 season, with a 3–1 victory over Hamrun Spartans at Tallaght Stadium, banking a vital €400,000 in UEFA prize money in the process. In the final episode of 2025, we review a night that brought both satisfaction and reflection. Goals from Graham Burke, Danny Grant and J...

In this episode, we take a full look at Shamrock Rovers’ European campaign, dissecting their disappointing result against Breidablik and what it reveals about the team’s performance on the continental stage. We break down the tactical issues, defensive struggles, and squad questions that emerged, while also highlighting the players who stood out and those who struggled. Beyond the result, we refle...

In Episode 10 of The Milltown Way podcast, we look ahead to Shamrock Rovers’ return to European action as they head to Breiðablik on Thursday evening. We break down the key tactical themes, the threats posed by the Icelandic champions, and the areas where Rovers must improve following the defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. We also assess a significant development in the squad: Conor Malley’s loan move ha...

Episode 9 — Shakhtar, Stevens, Gaffney & the Byrne dilemma Shamrock Rovers returned to European action on Thursday night, falling 2–1 to Shakhtar Donetsk in a game that raised as many talking points as it answered. In Episode 9 of The Milltown Way Podcast, we break down all the key moments, performances, and decisions from a frustrating but encouraging night in Tallaght. We dive into: • The Sh...

Episode 8 – Shakhtar Donetsk preview: A European night with real history behind it The Milltown Way returns for a massive episode as Shamrock Rovers prepare to host Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. With European football returning to Tallaght for the final time this year, we take you through everything you need to know ahead of one of the most intriguing...