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The lads remember Alan McLoughlin, discuss Vera Pauw's issues with a player's dad and much more!!!

The boss, the gaffer and the shambles that followed. Steve Staunton’s reign as Ireland manager involved a number of outer body experiences and utter embarrassments. The Euro 2008 qualifiers, Granny Gate, the infamous USA tour and some bizarre results are all shuddered upon in this latest instalment of manager Monday.

David and Kenny discuss Dublin losing its four Euro 2020 games, Michael Robinson's anniversary, 50 years since Liam Brady's expulsion from school and much more...

In this week’s midweek show which was recorded live, the lads provide what the last few days of Super League madness meant for Irish football as well as the impact Sheffield United’s relegation and Norwich’s promotion will have on the national team. Alan Judge’s unfortunate situation at Ipswich is discussed as well as the whispers that Seamus Coleman could be moving into coaching. This plus much m...

The lads gather their thoughts give an overall verdict on the Brian Kerr era. Wasted opportunity or unfair dismissal? The time leading up to the infamous appointment of the ‘Gaffer’ is also discussed as well as the idea that it was a selection by the FAI to gain the backing of the players.

A Roy Keane comeback, surrendering early leads, flat performances and Israeli amateur dramatics shaped the 2006 World Cup Qualifying campaign which ultimately cost Brian Kerr his job.

In a packed mid-week show, the lads preview the WNT games against Denmark and Belgium, discuss the FAI’s submission to UEFA regarding Euro 2020, Ireland’s latest drop in the FIFA World Rankings, the Andrews/ Quinn debate and the breakthrough of Andrew Omobamidele.

The lads unravel the crux of the proposed All-Island League which seems to be further down the pipeline after the FAI, IFA and UEFA all backed it. Could this be a commercial success and is it a UEFA guinea pig for a European super league?

Brian Kerr’s introduction to the Irish hot seat was to rectify a false start in the Euro 2004 Qualifiers. The regretful campaign, unbelievable friendly results and Roy Keane’s rumoured comeback are discussed by Nick, Martin and David in this latest instalment of ‘Manager Monday’.

Live reaction as Ireland are held to a 1-1 draw with Qatar in Hungary. Where does Stephen Kenny go from here?

The lads try to approach Saturday nights defeat to Luxembourg with clear heads after digesting the various talk from different circles in the last few days. The Qatar match is previewed in what could be one of the most important friendly matches in Irish football history.

David, Martin Brían and Kenny discuss Ireland's shocking 0-1 loss to Luxembourg. Is this the beginning of the end for Stephen Kenny and his dream job as Ireland manager, or are we very much knee deep in clearing out the muck that has clogged Irish football for 20 years. 

Ben from ‘Football in Luxembourg’ joins the lads to preview his sides tie with Ireland in Dublin. Luxembourg’s key men and tactics are discussed as well as their ex-youth international Miralem Pjanic and Ryan Johansson who represented north nations underage.

The full Green Machíne compliment react to Ireland’s 3-2 loss to Serbia in what was a promising night despite the disappointment.

In the buildup to the opening World Cup qualifier against Serbia, the lads discuss Stephen Kenny’s sides chances in Belgrade, the Serbia squad and predict the lineup for Wednesday night’s tie

The lads react to Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement and press conference. Jim Crawford’s under-21 squad is also briefly discussed.

Stephen Kenny’s transparent Q&A is digested as the lads look forward to Thursdays squad announcement. The weekend review of Irish players is also discussed.

This weeks midweek show addresses the concern around Ireland’s goalkeepers, mixed feelings from fans on a David McGoldrick return and the Serbia squad announcement. Brían also gives his views on why this international window probably shouldn’t be happening.

The final episode of the first Mick McCarthy era sees yet another drama filled year off the field in what was the last embers of a colourful regime. 2002 began with such optimism in the buildup to the World Cup finals before disaster struck in Saipan. Despite a heroic World Cup showing from a young Ireland, the writing was on the wall for McCarthy after an awful start to the Euro 2004 campaign.

Ross from LOI TV joins the Green Machíne to explain the impacts of the FAI using his pages name for the new League of Ireland streaming service will have on his page. Ross raises the importance fan channels have for the marketing of the league and engagement of new fans. The notion of the FAI still being detached from fans is also discussed in light of this.

The lads digest the news that Ireland look set to put together a joint bid with the UK for the 2030 World Cup and discuss the appointment of Anthony Barry. They then make their Ireland squad prediction for this months fixtures against Serbia, Luxembourg and Qatar.

After two successive qualification heartbreaks, the 2002 World Cup Qualifiers heralded Mick McCarthy’s first successful campaign. The on the field excellence is reminisced as Ireland reached the finals via a famous victory against Holland in Dublin and a tense night in Tehran. The potential seeds of Saipan are also discussed in what was a flawless campaign for Roy Keane on the pitch but a frustrat...

In this weeks mid-week news catch-up, Shane Duffy’s disgusting online abuse is discussed, the coup that is Vera Pauw’s contract extension is digested, Matt Doherty’s Spurs exit rumours are addressed and the lads read out the influx of fan comments calling for an Aiden McGeady recall.

Part 2 of the McCarthy era sees the heartbreaking Euro 2000 campaign retold with even more off the field drama for big Mick. The complexities to fixtures due to the Kosovo War, death threats to Roy Keane and Denis Irwin and earthquake tremors in Turkey came amongst several late goals that denied Ireland a place in the European Championships.

Former FAI CEO Bernard O'Byrne explains the ins and outs of the proposed multi-purpose stadium Eircom Park which fell through just over 20 years ago. Bernard also shares his views on backing Mick McCarthy in the late 90s and his hopes for Stephen Kenny's Ireland.