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In this week’s OBIG, as well as bringing you all the latest player updates, Nick and Martin discuss Michael Obafemi’s form and if he is pushing for an Ireland call up or will be be the next Irish exclusion saga. The FAI’s new training gear release is delved into and the question raised if it is overkill considering how much gear has been released in the last year and if it is poor for sustainabili...

Martin spoke with legendary physio Mick Rathbone, former Head of Sports Medicine with Everton and currently working with Preston North End. Mick talks about his experiences working with Irishmen such as Seamus Coleman, Lee Carsley and Kevin Kilbane, as well as the likes of Wayne Rooney, David Moyes and Sir Alex Ferguson. Mick’s new book ‘The smell of football 2’ is now.

The first episode of the 5 part series ‘The Gaffer’ covers the managerial career of David O’Leary including his heroics in a plane crash, the blooding of young Irish talent, a Championships League run, some big spending and plenty of controversy amongst some exciting football. A must listen for Leeds and Aston Villa fans.

Plenty on this weeks roundup including Coaimhin Kelleher’s Cup Final heroics, Matt Doherty’s stand out performance for Spurs, a Katie McCabe thunderbolt and the FAI’s support for Ukraine. This plus much more!

Martin spoke with physio and treatment specialist David Roche about working with Stephen Kenny and Ireland’s underage teams, many Olympic and World Champions and Irish wonder kid Ellen Molloy. Davids services and expertise is available to all, check out rocheinjuryclinic.com for more information and also check out Twitter @rocheclinic

A very lonely Nick brings you the latest Irish football updates and news with a number of Irish goals and assists, Jim Goodwin’s move from St. Mirren to Aberdeen and Chloe Mustaki’s fairytale debut for the WNT just a decade short of beating cancer.

Larry Mahony is a former FAI UEFA ‘A’ Licence instructor with over 30 years of coaching experience. He has provided expert coaching for players at every level of football in Ireland and has recently launched his second book “Move the Ball’, the follow up to the well received “Let the Players Play”. Larry has worked with Liam Scales, Stephen Kenny, Wes Hoolahan and a little known player from years...

The final instalment of the 2019 mini series includes even more drama with Richard Keogh’s car crash, Ireland securing a Euro 2020 play-off and David cornering Noel Mooney in a bathroom requesting an interview!

Listen back to the latest Our Boys in Green Live stream as the lads bring the the weekend review, chat about the Euro 2028 bid and wish a very happy birthday to the legendary Liam Brady

Nick caught up with former Watford and Ireland under-21 player Connor Smith who is famously known for coming second in reality TV show ‘Football’s Next Star’ where he got to train with Inter Milan. Connor chats about his experience on the show, his time with the Hornets and playing alongside Jack Grealish for Ireland.

Part two of the Craziest Year of Irish football documents the introduction of Noel Mooney, the long goodbye by John Delaney and a bit of football along the way as Ireland begin to string some results together under Mick McCarthy!

After a quiet weekend on the pitch bar a Michael Obafemi goal, the lads bring a truckload of news including Anthony Barry’s departure to Belgium the FAI’s intention to jointly host Euro 2028, Chris Hughton’s appointment as Ghana manager plus much more. Martin also pays tribute to Liam Whelan on the ani of the Munich Air Disaster.

Recently retired Irish refereeing legend Alan Kelly spoke to us about his career in Ireland and America and views on VAR. Alan shared some brilliant stories about some of his encounters with players and managers including a bit of a run in with his hero Diego Maradona while refereeing Argentina!

In this brand new mini-series, the lads remember 2019 and ask was it the craziest year in Irish football? In this first instalment, Declan Rice’s England declaration is remembered as well as the comeback of Mick McCarthy, the start of the end for John Delaney and a lot of tennis balls. This plus much more!

Nick and Martin bring the latest Irish updates from the weekend and discuss the Irish transfers during the January window including Cathal Heffernan’s move to AC Milan. Martin also talks through the new season ticket for 2022.

The latest Irish weekend updates including a Ryan Manning screamer and Will Keane brace as well as discussion about Simon Cox’s John Delaney comments and transfer chat regarding Fetsy Ebosele and Jamie McGrath. This plus much more!

Nick caught up with former Swansea City, Bristol City and Leeds United striker Lee Trundle to talk about his career, tremendous skills and his past Ireland ambitions that never came to fruition. Lee declared for Ireland in 2003 but despite being one of the most prolific strikers in the Football League as well as possessing an incredible array of skills, was overlooked by both Brian Kerr and Steve...

Nick and Martin bring the latest Irish weekend updates including an Adam Idah goal, some Fetsy trailblazing and the latest transfer news surrounding Jason Knight and Jamie McGrath. This plus much more!

In this live edition of Our Boys in Green, the lads roundup a busy FA Cup Week for the Irish, discuss Anthony Gordon’s rumoured Ireland eligibility, throwback to Steve Staunton’s appointment 16 years on and celebrate Ray Houghton’s 60th birthday! This plus much more!

Nick chats to former Manchester United, Millwall and Ireland underage player Kevin Grogan. Kevin speaks about his time at Old Trafford where he was at the club during the treble winning season and being part of the Ireland under-17 squad that won the European Championships in 1998. Kevin also tells us about his current role in football consultancy and artificial intelligence in sport. This plus mu...

Nick and David bring the latest weekend update with 2 Irish goals at the Hawthorns and a brave showing from Caoimhin Kelleher as Liverpool held Chelsea. The lads also chat about Aaron Connolly’s move to Middlesbrough and how important this move is for him.

With very little football on over the weekend, the lads discuss the excellent performances of Celtic duo James McCarthy and Liam Scales. Jayson Molumby’s lack of progress is analysed after another poor performance for West Brom and all the latest transfer rumours concerning Irish players are digested. This plus much more in the latest episode of Our Boys in Green.

Nick and Martin chat through the handful of Irish domestic involvement over the weekend, Gerry Armstrong’s comments towards James McClean, the Nations League draw and Martin and David’s chat with the one and only George Hamilton. This plus much more on this week’s episode of OBIG.

In the final EVER episode of the Manager Series, the lads look back at the last year of MONKEANO. A disaster out Nations League Campaign, some Declan Rice drama and some unusual team selections rounded off a dismal year for Irish football.

Nick and Martin digest a quiet weekend for the Irish and their clubs over the weekend as Callum Robinson and Mark McGuinness found the net but only one Irishman featured in the Premier League. The Nations League draw is also discussed ahead of Thursdays draw.