It's There! An Irish Sports Podcast

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are celebrating 40 episodes of the podcasts -The 'Ruby' episode if you like! So to celebrate - a very special question and answers session from our listeners. We took questions from email, Instagram and X and the listeners didnt let us down! Questions on the most dangerous place George ever worked, the best non-World Cup memories he has, the best rule changes th...

Well well well! The fallout of an extraordinary week in world football! With the USA 'soccer' team having their talisman Folarin Balogun originally set to miss his side's last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic - Donald Trump declared to the world that he spoke to FIFA's top brass and asked to get it overturned....

As we are deep within the World Cup of 2026 - we thought it was a perfect opportunity for you to hear from a man who has played in two of them! Ray Houghton from Italia 1990 and USA 1994! Ray was our first ever guest on the podcast and no one knows what it like to play in and score at The World Cup quite like Ray! Ray Houghton ReRelease: 'And then Ray Houghton got the ball and stuck it in the net!...

As the World Cup goes on George Hamilton and Connor Phillips start to get into the weeds of how its all going. 25% Scottish (when it suits him) George, addresses how tough its been on the Scottish. Thoughts on a 64 World Cup in years to come! George lets us know about what he thinks of World Cups being shared across the World and how he feels the 'hotbeds' of football are now being ignored. The 'P...

At number 1 is Gary Breen, at number 2 is Gary Breen, at number 3 is Gary Breen at number 4 is Gary Breen! We do all truly dream of a team of Gary Breens and he is the star of this episode of 'Its There!'. George Hamilton and Connor Phillips speak to the man who dreamed of playing for Ireland for as long as he can remember. Listen out for the story of Gary rushing to his school in London, dressed...

So its all well underway! George and Connor are still missing any Irish impact at World Cup 2026. They are still waxing lyrical about Pico Lopez and the smaller nations and a special mention for the Scotland supporters who are doing the celtic nations reputations wonders! George finds out what 'TOP BINS' are and he has agreed to (maybe) throw it into some future commentary! The lads talk about who...

*LIVE FROM THE WORLD CUP* Matt Holland joins George and Connor LIVE! from Seattle at World Cup 2026. The 49 capped former Irish captain joined George and Connor as he prepares for co-commentary duties from the USA and Canada. The lads talked about a very impressive club career that saw Matt made club captain and win Player of The year at almost every club he played for. The Ipswich Town and Charlt...

So the greatest show on earth is here... or is it? Keep an eye out for a George Hamilton RANT like no other! George is still not happy with the way in which the game has gone and how it isnt what we were all promised! Water breaks? Over reliance on ads? Gianni Infantino? George lets lose on his views on them all! But... there is a LOT of love for Pico Lopez of Cape Verde and Shamrock Rovers who he...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are joined by Irish football great Amber Barrett! Starting out in Donegal - 'Soccer' only played third fiddle to GAA and Athletics. We look at how Amber made the breakthrough and has taken on the world ever since. We talk about her club career, how it has taken her around the world, her favourite type of goal and dont forget about the now infamous Bobby the cat!...

In this episode - George Hamilton and Connor Phillips try to be strong. Listen as they do their very best to try and get through the fact Ireland aren't at the World Cup which starts in a matter of days. The lads look at the bright side and the Irish interest appearing at this World Cup - Pico Lopez from Shamrock Rovers will play for Cape Verde and Dublin's Richie Partridge will be on the medical...

What a podcast! Two of Ireland's greatest voices coming together - George Hamilton and BBC commentary legend Conor McNamara! The other Connor (Phillips) got to ask two of the greatest to ever do it - what it is like to be behind the mic at some of the worlds biggest football matches? Did you know Conor McNamara is from broadcasting royalty? His dad is legendary DJ Micky Mac aka Michael McNamara. C...

After George's beloved Arsenal did not complete an historic League and Champions League Double - Connor helped console him with a look back at some of Ireland's Champions League (European Cup) winners from through the years. The most recent being Katie McCabe who has recently crossed London town for the blue of Chelsea! The lads talk about the first UK winners in Celtic, the Busby Babes at Man Utd...

With a VERY exciting summer planned for the 'Its There!' Podcast - George and Connor wanted you to hear their conversation with Mick McCarthy. Keep your eyes on our social media platforms... we will be announcing something VERY special with Mick McCarthy in the next few weeks! Meanwhile: The man who has played for Ireland, captained Ireland and managed Ireland - Twice. The lads talk through a very...

So... after a big few days for Arsenal fans (including George Hamilton) they are Premier League Champions. Connor thought it was only fitting that George got his moment in the sun. In the first part of this podcast the lads go through the greatest Irish players ever to wear the Arsenal shirt (Connor a little more hesitantly than George!). From Liam Brady, David O'Leary and Niall Quinn to name but...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips sit down and talk to Irish football legend Terry Phelan - live from India! Find out how the man whose family hails from Tubbercurry was always destined to play for the Boys in Green - his mother made sure of that! We hear about an amazing club career that took him from Leeds, Swansea, Man City, Everton (to name but a few of his clubs) - not to forget an historic...

As the calm descends on (some peoples) footballing season - George and Connor are back talking about International Football! They look back on the friendly with Grenada where some players got their chance to shine. Jack Moylan got his 3 goals and Tom Cannon almost did the same! There were also some excellent Irish performances from Will Ferry and a selection of other debutants. George and Connor a...

What an episode! George and Connor are joined by one of Liverpool and Ireland's most colourful characters - John 'Aldo' Aldridge. The lads dig into Johns club career. How it all began when he was 'on the tools' right through to leading the line for his boyhood club Liverpool FC. John talks about his relationship with Kenny Dalglish, how he ended up leaving the club but how he remains a massive fan...

With the news that Jaden Umah has had to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad this weekend as Benfica need him to stay with his club as they aim to qualify for the Uefa Youth League, George Hamilton and Connor Phillips discuss the other players who have had to leave squads for big international games. Whether its Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne, Benzema, Romario, Ronaldinho - you are never 'too good...

The final part in The Jack Charlton Story - as told through the eyes of George Hamilton who was there through the entire journey. George and Connor take up the story now from Italia 90. How the nation took to Jack Charlton and how the performances on the pitch were improving. 'The Nation Holds its Breath' and big Jack just took it in his stride. From an audience with The Pope to sitting down in th...

The Republic of Ireland have announced their squad for a friendly with Grenada on the 16th of May. George Hamilton and Connor Phillips look through the squad and give their opinions on the squad. Who will start in goals? Keely? O'Leary? Or another new face Cahill? Eiran Cashin is in out of the international darkness after a very impressive u21 career - can he stake a claim for the Nations League?...

Part 2 in the story of one of Ireland's greatest managers. George Hamilton brings his memories and experiences to help us relive the first bit of success Ireland had on the international tournament front. George and Connor discuss how the Irish fans began to take Jack Charlton to their heart and how the term 'Union Jack' was becoming a distant memory. Find out how Euro '88 was the benchmark to whi...

With most of the big leagues across Europe including England's League One, The Championship and The Premier League all coming to a conclusion in the next few weeks - George and Connor look at the Irish influence who may have an impact. From Jack Moyland at Lincoln City, John Egan at Hull, a group of Irish players at Southampton right through to Millwall and Ipswich Town who have Irish players who...

Almost every episode of the 'Its There!' Podcast has had a mention of the great Jack Charlton in some shape or form! So Connor Phillips has asked George Hamilton to to play the role of historian - mainly as he lived through it and 'rode that wave for almost a decade' (George's own words!) - into the life and times of the great man. In Part 1 we talk about Jacks early life, the type of player he wa...

With the news that Troy Parrott is now a cup winner having scored and assisted for AZ Alkmaar in their win over NEC Nijmegen - George Hamilton & Connor Phillips discuss the Irish players who have won domestic trophies outside of Ireland. They talk about Troy's next move, George spends most of the podcast trying to remember meeting a famous rugby player in 1999 and Connor takes umbrage at a former...

A big conversation with the man they call Zinedine Kilbane - Kevin Kilbane! George and Connor caught up with the 110 cap man to talk about his extensive career both club and international. Kevin talks about the moment when he got called up for England and he had to tell his then manager Sam Allardyce that he had no interest in playing for England and big Sam's very stern response! We hear about Ke...