Talking Derry City: Everywhere we go

Simon and Kevin begin this week's episode reflecting on the sombre news of the passing of Derry City club President and former chairman Paul Diamond while Derry's current chairman Philip O'Doherty pays tribute to the local businessman. The guys also look back on a hugely impressive week on the pitch for Tiernan Lynch's side who secured a third win on the bounce in Cork. Kevin caught up with Kevin...

It's been the perfect Bank Holiday weekend for Derry City who recorded statement wins over Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic to move into third spot. Simon and Kevin discuss fortress Brandywell and the significant improvements in the City squad. The guys also look ahead to Friday's trip to Cork City. Featuring interviews with Tiernan Lynch and man of the moment Adam O'Reilly. Hosted on Acast. S...

On this week's episode we look back at what went wrong for Derry City in Waterford as the team's two match winning run came to an abrupt end. Simon and Kevin discuss what has developed into a crazy league after 12 matches and look ahead to a crunch Brandywell double header against Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic. Featuring interview with Tiernan Lynch from the RSC. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

It's been a very good Easter week for Derry City who followed up a big win in Galway with another three points at home to Sligo Rovers. Is Tiernan Lynch's side finally starting to click? Simon and Kevin discuss recent performances and bring us reaction from the Derry manager and striker Danny Mullen who has bagged three goals in the last two games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

After last Friday night's 3-1 loss at home to Drogheda United, Simon and Kevin look back at how it all went so badly wrong on the night for Derry City. The lads discuss Tiernan Lynch's chopping and changing, Liam Boyce's moment of madness and look ahead to a trip to Galway United. Featuring interviews with Kevin Doherty and Robbie Benson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Featuring interviews with Tiernan Lynch and Kevin Doherty, Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's league form and the chance to make up for November's Cup Final heartbreak as league leaders Drogheda roll into Brandywell to complete the first series of fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Derry City Commercial Director Robert Martin gives us a run-down on the opening of the new North Stand at Brandywell, including the capacity, who is eligible for a ticket, the half-time entertainment and much more. Simon and Kevin also discuss another controversial weekend of refereeing decisions and Tiernan Lynch explains the benefits of Derry City's new scholarship partnershi...

Simon and Kevin are back in the Everglades Hotel for this week's podcast where we hear of some interesting developments at Cobh Ramblers under Mick McDermott and get an insight from Jack Coyle into what it's like being the son of a League of Ireland legend. The lads respond to some concerned Derry City fans and look ahead to a big clash against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Following a big win against Sligo Rovers heading into the international break, Simon and Kevin are joined by Derry City CEO Sean Barrett who discusses all the changes at the club. Mr Barrett gives an update on Derry's Northern Ireland Football Fund application which could see £11.8million invested to upgrade Brandywell Stadium's Mark Farren Stand, floodlights and the installation of a hybrid pitch...

Derry City finish gameweek five at the foot of the table and Simon and Kevin give their thoughts on the 1-1 draw at home to Galway. The lads also discuss the fallout to 'Videogate' and the social media reaction to Derry players apparently enjoying themselves too much for some in a local bar. Featuring interviews with Tiernan Lynch, Ben Doherty and Ollie Horgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

On the back of two disastrous results against Waterford and St Patrick's Athletic, Tiernan Lynch's troops find themselves with just a single win from their opening four games. Simon and Kevin discuss the early season slump, the controversial decisions in Inchicore, Derry's inability to find the net and they look ahead to a difficult home test against Galway. Featuring interviews with the Derry bos...

On the back of a big Brandywell win against Bohs, Simon and Kevin discuss the major talking points of an encouraging night for Tiernan Lynch's troops and look ahead to a double header of fixtures against Waterford and St Pat's. Featuring interviews with Ben Doherty, Carl Winchester and new signing from Dundee United Kevin Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a disastrous start for Tiernan Lynch's new-look Derry City side who fell to a comprehensive 3-1 loss to Shelbourne. The lights went out and ideally would've stayed out after a chaotic opening half and the second half didn't get much better. Simon and Kevin discuss the major talking points from a crazy league opener. Featuring interviews with the Derry boss and skipper Mark Connolly. Hosted...

Back for a third season, Kevin and Simon have plenty to discuss with plenty of new faces at Brandywell under new boss Tiernan Lynch and the lads give their predictions on this year's League of Ireland title race. Featuring interviews with the Derry manager and winger Michael Duffy ahead of Friday's trip to the champions at Tolka Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special edition episode features an extensive, exclusive first interview with Ruaidhri Higgins following his departure from Derry City last week. In an honest, though-provoking chat, the 40 year-old former Brandywell boss talks about the reasons he felt it was time to step away; his thoughts on the new manager; what needs to change for Derry to fulfil its potential; dealing with online abuse;...

A new dawn at Derry City called for a special edition of our Talking Derry City podcast and Simon is joined by Kevin who's in sunny Spain and special guest Mark McIntosh who knows a thing or two about the Irish League and in particular new Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch. The guys discuss the appointment of the Belfast man and what he will bring to the table. Also features an interview with Lynch fr...

Well that's a wrap for season 2 of the podcast and for an instantly forgettable 2024 season. Episode 40 features 1997 league title winner with Derry City Sean Hargan who gives his verdict on where it all went wrong for Ruaidhri Higgins' men and what he reckons is needed to come back stronger next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As FAI Cup fever begins to take its grip on the city, Simon and Kevin are joined by former St Pat's, Shelbourne and Drogheda manager Johnny McDonnell who discusses why he thinks Derry City came up short in the league this season and he gives his thoughts on why the Candy Stripes simply must win Sunday's showpiece against Drogheda. Also featuring an interview with Ruaidhri Higgins from this week's...

Derry City's title tilt came to a miserable end in Inchicore and Simon and Kevin reflect on where it all went wrong. With Shelbourne aiming to rub salt in the wounds and lift the trophy at Brandywell on Friday, we hear from Ruaidhri Higgins on why his team must finish the season on a high and the lads predict how the final day will go down. Also featuring an interview with Andrew Cassidy, author o...

Following a crucial win at Dundalk, Simon and Kevin discuss the potential scenarios on another pivotal weekend of League of Ireland action. They look ahead to Derry City's penultimate game of the league campaign where Ruaidhri Higgins men must simply beat Stephen Kenny's St Pat's to ensure a final day showdown with Shelbourne. Featuring an interview with Higgins who explains why he believes 4G pit...

Picking up the pieces after a demoralising Brandywell double header Simon and Kevin discuss the damage done and Derry City's chances of winning one of the craziest title races in memory. Featuring an interview with Derry keeper Brian Maher, the guys give their predictions ahead of a trip to Oriel Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derry City are bouncing into a Brandywell double header after a huge win over Bohs at Dalymount which secured a second FAI Cup final in three years for Ruaidhri Higgins' troops. Simon and Kevin take a look back on a memorable night in Dublin and have their say on how the next week will pan out for the Candy Stripes. Featuring an interview with City captain Patrick McEleney who made his 300th appea...

With Simon Collins off on a well earned break (again - seriously!), Kevin McLaughlin and Michael Wilson pick the bones out of a very disappointing night in Drogheda and look forward to a huge FAI Cup semi-final date with Bohemians at Dalymount Park this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the aftermath of Derry City's late draw with Shamrock Rovers, Kevin and Simon discuss that controversial penalty decision and what went before it. The lads take a look at the remaining fixtures in the title race and have a chat about who they believe will finish on top at the end of the season. Featuring interviews with Stephen Bradley and Ruaidhri Higgins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

After Derry's big Cup win over Shelbourne, Simon and Kevin are joined by ex-Shels and Derry midfielder Keith Ward who has his say on where the 2024 Premier Division title will end up. Ward also spent five years at Oriel Park and he discusses Dundalk's financial plight and also what it's like to play under Damien Duff. The guys preview Friday's big Brandywell clash between City and Shamrock Rovers...