Between the Stripes LOI podcast

Easter is fast approaching and aside from overpriced chocolate eggs it means a bonanza of LOI action!  St. Pat's midfielder Jamie Lennon joins us to look ahead to a huge Easter period for the Saints while Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest big stories, including Dario Castelo's departure from Athlone.  BTS prides itself on being the LOI's most interactive podcast, and we've got a flurry of li...

It's been a week of LOI heritage with as many statements and counter statements released as games played. Naturally, the eligibility saga in the First Division is covered in depth on this week's show as are the games across both divisions from last week.  As ever, we've also got the BTS predictions league and hotline with all of this brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

Following his match winning heroics at the RSC on Friday night we catch up with St. Patrick's Athletic star Brandon Kavanagh.  Meanwhile, Dundalk FC manager Ciaran Kilduff chats to us about the need for more support for First Division clubs as the second tier continues to breed some of the leading young talent in Ireland at present.  Kieran & Gaz reflect on a hugely dramatic weekend across bot...

After a successful trip to Plovdiv and subsequent victory in Dublin the lads discuss rare back-to-back wins for the Boys in Green.  There's plenty of focus on the First Division on this week's show as Kieran & Gaz react to Darren Murphy's Finn Harps departure as well as looking back at last week's games including the Burko derby in Oriel.  The Premier Division returns this week and every game...

With Kieran off to Plovdiv to support the Boys in Green it's a slightly (and we mean slightly) snappier pod this week.  Kieran & Gary reflect on last weekend's results across both divisions and look ahead to this week's First Division matches with the top flight on an international break.  The lads also delve into Alan Reynolds's bizarre post-Pat's interview, the even stranger BORST statement...

The only thing more unpredictable than a big handicap at the Cheltenham Festival is trying to predict the LOI results! Kieran & Gary drill down into a mad set of scorelines from last week while also touching on some hot topics around the league such as that Derry City video clip, refereeing decisions, pitches, the PCA v the FAI and much more.  We also hear from Daryl Horgan and Tommy Barrett o...

Following the first Friday-Monday game week of the new season we have an action-packed pod coming your way as Kieran & Gary examine the big winners and losers from the double game week.  Tim Clancy's comments are discussed in depth while the lads also review some other controversial decisions from around the league.  Bohemians, Derry City and Shamrock Rovers slow starts are all covered with lo...

Has Shane Farrell put "chicken fillet roll gate" behind him and how is his relationship now with his former boss Damien Duff? The Drogheda United midfielder chats to us after a MOTM display on Friday night.  Having coached in the likes of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Columbia, Mick McDermott tells us how he's settling into the surrounds of Cobh as Ramblers boss.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz have all th...

The lads are left (gladly) eating humble pie on this week's show as the reflect on the record-breaking Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday. Stephen Bradley v Heimir is also discussed.  Having won a league opener for the first time in their history, we're joined by Kerry FC duo Conor McCarthy and Niall Brookwell on the show.  All the key talking points from the opening round of matches ac...

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a ninth series as the lads revel in the news of new TV & radio deals for the league as well as the launch of an official fantasy football game, is the LOI finally mainstream?  You'll do well to find a more in-depth preview to the 2025 season than this as the lads drill down into the transfer business done at every club across BOTH DIVISIONS (We never...

Happy Christmas to LOI fans everywhere! On this year's BTS Xmas special we bring you interviews with former Ireland international and the new Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliott while we also hear from Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher.  Kieran & Gary review the year that was and look ahead to 2025.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie  

It's the 2024 season finale, and we're reflecting on Drogheda United's stunning FAI Cup success with Drogs chairperson Joanna Byrne.  The lads reflect on a disastrous season for Derry City and what may happen next at the Brandywell.  Kieran & Gaz also reflect on the season as a whole and name their BTS teams and players of the year for both divisions.  There's also one last BTS hotline so unti...

It's our penultimate pod of the season as Kieran & Gary react to Shelbourne's stunning title success. Drogheda United defender Andrew Quinn joins us to talk about Sunday's FAI Cup final.  That's not all however, as the lads discuss stories around the league from Kilduff's imminent appointment at Dundalk to the clear out underway at Bohemians.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Here we are then, it's the final week of the Premier Division season and the title will stay in Dublin but will it be a historic 5-in-a-row for Rovers or will Damien Duff deliver the holy grail to Tolka? The lads have their say.  One team who won't be winning the title is Derry City, the lads discuss the fallout from their title flop.  Meanwhile, Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin joins the lads for a...

Seven title contenders are now four and we could even have a new champion as soon as this Sunday but nothing is ever that simple in the LOI!  On this week's show, we're joined by former LOI referee Graham Kelly and Paul Francis of FC32, the new owners of Cobh Ramblers.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary reflect on the disgraceful scenes that followed Dundalk's relegation at Oriel Park last Friday and J...

With Dundalk FC potentially set to be relegated this Friday night, we focus on the off-field future of the club by chatting to Gerry Lennon of the newly formed Dundalk FC Supporters Trust.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz discuss Derry City latest "tog filling" weekend and the mad nature of the title race in general.  The lads also discuss the national team following their trip to Helsinki. There's th...

With the lads away to Helsinki, this week's show was meant to be something of an express pod. However, you know Kieran & Gaz by now, they can't stop talking when it comes to LOI so tune in to hear all their latest thoughts, rants and predictions about this wonderful league of ours.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

The lads are back and they're energised from one of THE great LOI TV games on Monday night at Tolka Park. Are Shels folding? Can St. Pat's mount a late title charge? Are Galway United in the race to be crowned kings? We cover every nook and cranny of this insane league run in.  Kieran opens the show with a tribute to the late great Maxi.  There's audio with Ruadhri Higgins, Kevin Doherty and Frant...

Former Derry City defender and current Grimsby Town man, Cameron McJannet joins us on this week's show to chat among other things about THAT decision at the Brandywell last Friday.  Kieran & Gary, now card carrying members of the Dublin media it would seem, run through all the latest big talking points such as who will actually win this blood league and perhaps more importantly, who would beat...

Rescued from the brink of extinction, the lads discuss the fresh takeover at Dundalk FC. Despite understandable outpourings of relief from the Dundalk fans, Gary warns of a testing road ahead for Lilywhite supporters. Kieran also reports from the 1903's public fan meeting at Oriel Park.  On the pitch, there's plenty to ponder. Can Shamrock Rovers still complete a miraculous drive for five? Could D...

This week's pod is understandably Ireland and Dundalk FC heavy as the lads blow off some steam after a dark week for Irish football.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie  

If you thought managing a team in the First Division was all about team selection, tactics and transfers, you are mistaken as Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy gives listeners a wonderful and detailed insight into the all consuming life of a manager in the second-tier of Irish football.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz breakdown the latest twists and turns in the race for the title, Europe and the batt...

LOI legend Dermot Keely joins us to discuss his new book, the late Jim McLaughlin, his concern for Dundalk FC, and of course, he has plenty to say about the FAI too.  Having attended Weavers Park for one of the most remarkable score lines of the season on Friday, Kieran brings us audio with Drogheda goalkeeper Luke Dennison while listeners will also hear from Stephen Kenny ahead of St. Pat's histo...

As the episode title suggests, it's been another insane week across the LOI. From Cup upsets to calls for Rennies head and the return of Danny Mandriou.....The lads have quite a bit to pick through on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie  

Does anyone want this title? What's going on at Dalymount Park? Did Stephen Kenny disrespect Galway United? Will Aidan O'Brien be a hit at Tolka Park? Did only 68 people really watch Longford at the weekend? All these questions plus your hotline submissions are answered on this week's podcast.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie