Irish Football Fans

I'm joined once again by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to review the three games played in October by Stephen Kenny's men. Despite the team's current goalless streak, there's optimism from the fans due to the style of football being played, but how long will that last? With a recently announced friendly against England, and two Nations Leagu...

I'm joined by ESPN journalist Kathleen McNamee to discuss the recent FAI women's team's loss to Germany, look ahead to the qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday, 22nd October, discuss the rise of the Women's Super League in England, what it means for the Women's League here in Ireland, and why so many Irish women are playing across the continent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Stephen Kenny has named his second squad. The Republic of Ireland manager has called up 25 players to face Slovakia in a Euro 2020 play off, followed by two Nations League games against Wales and Finland. I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit Of Football to discuss the players, the omissions, and what we can expect from the Slovakian players in Br...

Following the draw in Bulgaria and the loss in Aviva Stadium, I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the two results. What did Stephen Kenny get right and wrong, and what do the results mean for the crucial play off against Slovakia, and the two Nations League games in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Stephen Kenny announced his first senior Ireland squad earlier this week, as did his successor in charge of the U21s, Jim Crawford. I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit Of Football to discuss the makeup of both squads, and Irish players on the move so far in the Summer 2020 Transfer Window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In the final podcast of the English season, I'm joined by Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit Of Football to review the highs and lows for Irish players in the 2019/20 season in England, and we reference classic football show Dream Team before picking our Team of the Season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to welcome Ireland and Brighton striker Rianna Jarrett to the show to discuss her career, and the rising role of minorities in sport in Ireland. Does Sheffield United's success in the Premier League give any clues as to how the new Ireland manager will use their Irish players? Will the Irish players on the fringes of the Southampton squad have a part to play in the manager's future...

Is the Republic of Ireland national side facing a goalkeeping crisis? I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick to discuss the lack of gametime for Ireland's netminders. Also, we (sort of) predict John Egan's goal against Burnley, discuss Danny Rose's move to German, Jeff Hendrick possibly joining AC Milan, Denise O'Sullivan and the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL Challenge Cup, the Irish...

Following our review of Irish players in the Premier League last week, we turn to the return of the Championship this weekend, and review the Irish players at each club in England's second tier, as well as previewing the play offs, and a look back at Mark O'Brien's career after his early retirement due to an ongoing heart condition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the return to action for the Premier League on Wednesday, 17th June, I'm joined again by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the season so far for Irish players in England's top tier, and what we can look forward to in the remaining games of 2019/20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the performance at Euro 2012 had left a lot to be desired, qualification for the tournament had raised the spirits of Ireland fans, and the draw for the 2014 World Cup was not seen as insurmountable, despite the presence of perennial qualifiers Germany. In the last of the three episodes on Giovanni Trapattoni's reign, I'm joined again by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan o...

After missing out on the World Cup in South Africa, Ireland were drawn against Russia, Armenia, Slovakia, Macedonia, and Andorra in Group B of the qualifiers for Euro 2012, held in Poland and Ukraine. I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Phil Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit Of Football to discuss the qualifying campaign and Ireland's performance at the tournament Hosted on Acast. See...

In February 2008, Giovanni Trapattoni was announced as Stephen Staunton's successor as manager of the Republic of Ireland national team. In this episode, I'm joined again by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit Of Football to discuss the first qualifying campaign of the new manager, and its infamous ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Following the failure to qualify for the 2006 World Cup, the FAI announced that Brian Kerr’s contract would not be renewed, and they would look for a new senior international manager. At the time, a three man panel led by John Delaney promised a “world class management team”. Almost three years after Brian Kerr was appointed Ireland manager, on Friday, 13th January 2006, Steve Staunton was announc...

As 2003 dawned, the FAI still had not appointed a permanent successor to Mick McCarthy. Names like Peter Reid, Bryan Robson, and Philippe Troussier were linked with the position until underage supremo Brian Kerr was announced at the end of January. I'm joined by Mark Kennedy from Hawkeye Sidekick and Our Man In Stockholm, Phillip O'Connor, to discuss Kerr's three years in charge Hosted on Acast. S...

Following the announcement that Mick McCarthy will step aside as manager of the Republic of Ireland team, and Stephen Kenny will be taking the reigns of the national side, myself, Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit Of Football take a brief look at McCarthy's second reign and discuss what to expect from the new management team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

In the first of our look back at the 2000s in Irish international football, we examine the end of Mick McCarthy's first reign as manager, including the qualifiers for the World Cup in 2002, the play off, the tournament itself, and how it ended against the Swiss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of our look back at Irish international football during the 2010s, myself, Mark Kennedy from Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan from The Bottomless Pit Of Football look at Mick McCarthy's second term in charge of the national side, and discuss what we have to look forward to when Stephen Kenny takes over after Euro 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

After Giovanni Trapattoni and the FAI parted ways, Martin O'Neill was appointed with the aim of qualifying for Euro 2016. Myself and Mark Kennedy are joined by Philip Flanagan from The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the five year reign of the Ulsterman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first in a series of lookback episodes on the Republic of Ireland international football side, we review the reign of Giovanni Trapattoni from 2010 until its end in September 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.