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It was FAI Cup Semi-Final weekend and host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com took a look at a record breaking win for Dundalk and a battle of the Rovers at Tallaght. Also discussed was... - The departure of Brendan Clarke at St Pats - Peamount United win the WNFL and how does the women's game grow? - A call from the League for Premier Division team's to express interest in enter...

Host Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com discuss the Champions League and Premier League results and teams chances. But the show had to start off with a look back at the a No.10 that lifted Argentina and Napoli to reach the heights they may not have thought they could reach.... Diego Maradona.

Peter Moore was joined on this week's Rugby Podcast by John Kingston,sportswriters Debbie Knight and Joe Harvey and Nick Rewcastle Some of the topics discussed were... - The start of Autumn Nations Cup. - Looking forward to the start of the Gallagher Premiership. - The All Blacks loss to Argentina - Players to look out for in the Gallagher premiership this season

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com's Neal Dobbs to look back at the Republic Of Ireland's game against Bulgaria and the Wales game at the weekend. - Why won't Stephen Kenny play Jack Byrne for larger periods of a game? - What formation is his team slowly evolving into? - Why is he taking so long to make substitutions? - What players should start in the first World C...

Aidan Larkin from the Head in the Game LOI campaign joined Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to talk about their focus on mental health within the Leagues. We also discuss Dundalk's announcement that they will be employing a director of football. Longford Town's Promotion to the Premier Division in what was a tight game vs Shelbourne at Richmond Park. The Republic of Ireland during the Internatio...

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland visited Wembley Stadium for an International Friendly. With a 3-0 victory to a far superior English side the big kick off team analyse the game and where it all may have gone wrong. Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com were joined by Galway United's Mikey Place. We looked back on Galway's change in form since John Caulfield arrived at the club and Mikey's time in the League of Ireland. Also the disappointment of losing out in the playoffs against Longford Town. We also discussed.... - The final day of the Premier Division and where that leaves everyone. -...

Guests on this weeks Cricket podcast were Wes Spearman presenter of a cricket show on Radio Sonar and former Middlesex and England player Roland Butcher. - Topics discussed -IPL. -Englands t20 and odi squads to tour South Africa. -The state of West Indies cricket and what would you like to see changed in cricket

Peter Moore was joined this week by sports writer Debbie Knight, Joe Harvey from talking rugby union. Nick Rewcastle former Harlequins Media now NR-PR. Elizabeth Cartright from last word in sports. Jonathan Harris Bass rugby commentator and Tony Diprose director of sport at canford school. They had a look back at Gallagher Premiership Final. They also reviewed the Six Nations for both men and wome...

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle review Dundalk's third Europa League game against Rapid Vienna which turned out to be a thriller! Also discussed was... - the possibility of Euro 2020 games not being played in Dublin - Mick McCarty takes up a new job in Cyprus - The First Division Playoffs - And the Fans Questions : Our thoughts on David Mcgoldrick retiring from International Football With the F...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game as manager of Manchester Untied ended in defeat to Arsenal and the pressure is on the Norwegian. How does he compare to Klopp's first 100 games and is he progressing the team?

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com After a weekend where Mo Salah and Harry Kane got slated for the manner in which the gained a penalty for their respective side the big kick off team discussed the players diving and defenders having to learn how to defend in a non contact game. Also Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game as manager of Manchester Untied...

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com look back on what was an exciting finish to the League of Ireland First Division in the race for promotion. And it didn't stop there... - Shamrock Rovers are Champions and what they need to give themselves a chance in Europe next season - Cork City are Relegated and should the supporters sell the club? - Dundalk travel to London to play...

Topics discussed in cricket podcast. -Next seasons format for county cricket. -IPL. -Player to look out for next season. -England tours of Pakistan and South Africa Guests included Jon Batham ECB cricket reporter. Ex cricket player Ollie Rayner. Mark Robinson ex player and coach. Marcus Hook journalist and Annie Chave editor of County Cricket Matters and Jeremy Blackmore cricket writter

Host Roy Shanahan is joined again by Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com and David Buggle who makes his LOI podcast debut. It was Europa League night and we looked at the disappointing result from Dundalk vs Molde. - LOI & Covid (FAI finally release statement regarding the end of the season/positive cases starting to build up) - Ex Liverpool player Tom Brewitt saying he tried to injury Dundalk...

Peter Moore's guests on this weeks rugby podcastwere Debbie Knight and Joe Harvey from Talking Rugby Union. - They look back at Bristol and Exeter's European success. - Took a look at what can happen if Wasps cant fulfil their Gallagher Premiership Final against Exeter this weekend. - The return of the six nations and Eddie Jones squad named for England's fixture against the Barbarians this weeken...

What a return to the Premier League after the international break. Everton and Liverpool battled it out at the top of the table... and it was a battle! Both Manchester clubs grab a win and Aston Villa are four from four!! Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and www.thebigkickoff.com's Peter Moore.

Peter Moore was joined by Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson, GB tennis player Alicia Barnett and tennis coach David Sammel. Topics discussed. - Look back over the summer of tennis. - Reviewed the recent French Open. - Jo Konta's current form - Heather Watson's recent comments about lack of young British talent coming through

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com. Stephen Kenny finished his week off with a 1-0 defeat away to Finland and we have a look at the game and the performances in this game and over the three games. Is Stephen Kenny the right man for the job? Is his style of play capable of gaining qualification? Is Jeff Hendrick's getting it unfairly in the neck?

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com and Keith Fitzsimons from Irish Footy Vlogs. Topics Discussed : - Ireland vs Wales Nations League - Dundalk, At home and in Europe - Cork City's Struggles - First Division run in - Loi Fan's Questions

Host Peter Moore is joined by Debbie Knight, cricket writer Ben Kosky and Warwickshire fan Mark Smith - Look back at weekends Vitality Blast action. - Highlights of the summer of cricket. - Stuart Broad's recent comments about pay cuts. - IPL - Players who impressed during the summer

The Republic of Ireland were away to Slovakia in the semi-finals of the Playoffs for the European Championships which are being played in 2021. With Ireland getting knocked out on Penalties we take a look at both the team and individual performances. We also take a look at Stephen Kenny's style of play and what the future holds.

On the show this week joining host Peter Moore was John Kingston- former Director of Rugby at Harlequins. Tony Diprose- Former acadamy director at Harlequins and current referee JP Doyle. There was plenty to discuss including the final weekend matches of the Gallagher Premiership. The situation involving Sale Sharks and Covid-19. Nineteen players tested positive recently. And thoughts on Chris Rob...

We recorded the show in the final hours of the transfer window. We discussed the deals that went through and some of the deals that needed to happen but didn't. Manchester United had a busy final day but did they get who they really needed? Everton are looking in good shape with their summer signings. Arsenal could have made the signing of the final day in Thomas Partey and in a position they badl...

With football back in full flow the big kick off Football Podcast team had plenty to discuss. - Frank Lampard and Chelsea spent alot of money getting in new players this year and the results so far have been a little disappointing so is Lampards honeymoon period over? - Is it Liverpools title to lose? - Does Ole know his best starting eleven at Manchester United? - The handball rule that is destro...