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Nick and David throw back to Roy Keane’s crunching tackle on Marc Overmars, Gary Kelly’s red card, Jason McAteer’s famous goal and some luck along the way on the twentieth anniversary of Ireland’s 1-0 victory over Holland in the 2002 World Cup Qualifiers.

The lads preview Ireland’s trip to Portugal and discuss Roy Keane’s appearance on The Overlap.

The lads give their opinions on Stephen Kenny’s latest squad announcement in this in depth episode.

David and Nick chat through the split reaction to Ireland’s new retro jersey and the fact it can’t be ordered in the UK. Mipo Odubeku’s continued reluctance to commit to Ireland is explored and if he deserves the benefit of the doubt. Jack Byrne’s transfer rumours are discussed which leads into the prediction for Thursday’s Ireland squad announcement.

In this playback of this weeks live Midweek Show, James McClean’s transfer to Wigan and Robbie Brady’s lack of transfer is digested. Troy Parrott’s form is discussed and Martin gives some key information about ticketing for the upcoming internationals.

The lads pick a pretty decent XI and some subs for good measure, of players who fell out with Giovanni Trapattoni.

Nick and David preview the Irish footballers to keep in eye on in the various domestic leagues this season.

Nick and David pay tribute to perhaps Ireland’s greatest ever player, Roy Keane, on his 50th birthday.

AIK Fotboll have become a familiar name with Irish fans after Zak Elbouzedi’s move to Stockholm but also for the fact that they are coached by highly regarded Irishman Sean O’Shea. Sean spoke to the Green Machíne in this Manager Monday special about his globetrotting coaching career which has seen him work for princes in Dubai, take to wilderness of northern Norway and now battling it out for a le...

As a link between the Trapattoni and O’Neill Manager Monday series, Noel King’s cringeworthy spell as caretaker manager is remembered as well as his time in charge of the Ireland women’s team, under-21 side and his role as head of player identification.

Nick and David discuss the FAI’s apology to Robbie Keane and if it was fully warranted given his contract situation. The lads also discuss the potential pay equality that could be incoming for the women’s national team and give a roundup of how the Irish are getting on in pre-season. This plus much more!

Martin and David who were both at Wembley on Sunday both give their first hand accounts of the madness that was seen throughout the day. The Irish reaction to the violence is discussed as well as the implications for a joint 2030 World Cup bid between the UK and Ireland. This plus much more.

After an ill fated Euro 2012, Giovanni Trapattoni endured a forgettable 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign which would cost him his job. More player fallouts, an inability to see games out and an overall verdict on Trap’s reign is discussed in the last episode of this Manager Monday era.

David and Brían engage in a fascinating debate from both angles in light of the reluctance of many Irish fans to acknowledge the success England’s Euro 2020 (plus 1) run. Historical, cultural, media and most importantly. football aspects are discussed where the question is posed if it is ok for Irish fans to support England when they take on Italy on Sunday or would it be sacrilegious?

After a 10 year wait, Ireland finally qualify for a major tournament with fans quietly confident of an upset in Poland. However, trouble in the camp, a manager’s stubbornness and some howlers on the pitch quickly extinguished the optimism. This plus much more in the forgettable Euro 2012 edition of the Trapatonni era.

Nick and David discuss the Irish moves so far this summer, the transfer rumours in the papers regarding Irish players and some Green Machíne predictions of who could be on the move and to where. The live video of this episode is available on Facebook and YouTube.

Ireland go one step further under Trap and qualify for Euro 2012. However, amongst the success is an array of even more player fall outs, a Richard Dunne masterclass in Moscow and even an international trophy. This plus much more in this weeks manager Monday.

David and Martin are joined by former Ireland women’s player and manager Sue Ronan (currently of FIFA) to discuss her playing and management career as well as the major influence she has played in taking the women’s to a drastic new level in Ireland over the last few decades. Sue also gives her views on the current crop of Irish talent, introducing second generation players to the national team an...

A steadying of the ship, Andy Reid’s signing, some heroic performances and a handball in Paris, the lads remember Giovanni Trapattoni’s infamous first campaign as Ireland came agonisingly close to reaching the 2010 World Cup.

Nick, Martin and Oisín reflect on Ireland’s improvements in the 0-0 draw with Hungary and consider Stephen Kenny’s starting XI for Portugal based on the international camp.

Ireland’s 4-1 win over Andorra is reviewed in what was a live recording after the game. Despite first international goals for Troy Parrott, Jason Knight and Daryl Horgan, there were still some glaring issues in Stephen Kenny’s first win as Ireland manager.

The wonderful man that is Eddie O’Mahony joins David and Martin in what was a live broadcast to talk about his new book ‘Green White Orange: The history of the Republic of Ireland soccer shirt 1921-2021.

10 years on from our last international trophy (yes we are counting it!), Nick and David reminisce over one of the more bizarre Irish football successes on the pitch but also the commercial disaster off it.

Live reaction to Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement ahead of the end of season fixtures against Andorra and Hungary. Includes fan interaction and some healthy debate.

The lads discuss the Ireland under-19 training camp, a possible James McCarthy return and remember David O’Leary’s last game for Arsenal. This plus much more on the Green Machíne Live.