The Bit O'Red Podcast

It's been a week to forget for The Bit O'Red. In Episode 181, Ronan, James and Fionn look back on the 4-3 FAI Cup quarter final defeat to Kerry FC. The lads dissect the result and its potential implications both short and long-term. Games do keep coming, however, with the visit of Drogheda on Friday and the trip to Galway on Monday on the horizon.

After a brief hiatus, the lads are back for another episode. In number 180, Ronan, James, Sean and Fionn look back on the nil-all draw with Bohemians. Sean dissects the women’s team dramatic 2-2 draw with Treaty United on Saturday. Club chairman Tommy Higgins and volunteer Liam McLoughlin discuss another record-breaking annual draw total. While Anto from The Kerrymen Podcast joins the lads to look...

The Bit O’Red continued their fine form with a deserved 2-1 comeback victory over Waterford on Friday night. In Episode 179, Ronan, James and Fionn dissect the triumph over John Coleman’s side which further boosts survival hopes. With the international break just around the corner, the lads look ahead to final fixture before such with Bohs rolling into town on Saturday evening.

Attention may have been drawn to a certain band’s sold-out gigs in Dublin over the weekend. However, from a Bit O’ Red perspective, there was only one show in town. In Episode 178, Ronan, Fionn and James look back on the 1-0 triumph over Bohs at Dalymount Park. The games are coming thick and fast with a return to league action on the horizon. The lads preview the trip to the RSC to take on Waterfo...

The Bit O’Red came away from Richmond Park with a 3-0 defeat, albeit in controversial circumstances. In Episode 177, Ronan, Sean, Fionn and James look back on the loss to St Pat’s and discuss the fallout following the fixture. The women’s team have enjoyed a more fruitful time of late. Sean reviews their 2-0 triumph over Cork City. While the FAI Cup comes into view. The lads look ahead to the trip...

A stunning late comeback win over Cork City extended The Bit O’ Red’s unbeaten run to six games. In Episode 176, Ronan, Sean and Fionn look back on the 3-2 triumph at Turner’s Cross. The lads discuss the fallout of the game and its potential implications for the remainder of the season. Shelbourne roll into town on Saturday night. The lads look ahead to the visit of the league champions to The Sho...

Another 2-0 triumph, this time over Dundalk ensured The Bit O’ Red’s progression to the next round of the FAI Cup. In Episode 175, Ronan, Gerry, Fionn and Sean look back on the victory over Oriel Park. Midfield maestro, Jake Doyle-Hayes joins the lads fresh off the back of scoring his first goal for the club in the win. Jake discusses his career to date and his time at The Showgrounds thus far. Th...

A 2-0 triumph over Derry City at a sun-drenched Showgrounds has once again put a pep to The Bit O’ Red step. In Episode 174, Ronan, Gerry, Fionn and Sean look back on the deserved victory over The Candystripes. With the team looking settled again, the FAI Cup comes into focus. The lads look ahead to Friday’s trip to First Division leaders Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Another impressive Bit O’ Red performance ensured the points were shared against Shams. In Episode 173, Ronan, Conor, Sean, Fionn and James look back on the draw with The Hoops and discuss the impact of the new signings with some familiar faces also impressing. With another tough encounter ahead, the lads look ahead to the visit of an in-form Derry City to The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

A last-gasp header denied a defiant The Bit O’Red a huge three points at Dalymount Park. In Episode 172, Ronan, Fionn and Sean look back on the draw with Bohemians. The lads discuss the women’s team and their cup exit at the hands of DLR Waves. While with the visit of Shams on the horizon, the lads look ahead to Saturday’s Showgrounds showdown.

It’s been a weekend of contrasting fortunes on the pitch for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 171, Ronan, Gerry and James look back on Friday’s narrow defeat to Drogheda United at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The lads then marvel in the 2-1 Connacht derby triumph over Galway United at The Showgrounds. Another away day is on the horizon on Friday night. The lads look ahead to the trip to Dalymount Park to tak...

The lads return after the mid-season break, revitalised, refreshed and raring to go again. In Episode 170, Ronan, Fionn, Sean and James look back on Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Waterford at The Showgrounds. The games keep coming thick and fast with a trip to Drogheda and a home clash Galway ahead in the space of a few days. The lads look ahead to the fixtures and outline their hopes for the remain...

The Bit O'Red left Tolka Park without the points despite two net busters. In Episode 169, Ronan, James and Sean look back on the defeat to Shels and discuss how once again, similar issues continue to persist and hamper the team. The women's team, meanwhile, picked up another impressive result at the weekend. The lads look back on the last-gasp draw with Linfield. Stephen Kenny takes St. Pat's to T...

The Bit O'Red picked up a vital three points with victory over Galway United. In Episode 168, Ronan, Fionn and Sean look back on the triumph at Terryland and discuss its potential impact for the remainder of the season. The women's team may have been defeated on Saturday, but the team keeps improving, the lads discuss that. Another tough trip is on the horizon for the men's team. The lads look ahe...

A draw with Drogheda and a defeat to Shams followed some similar patterns seen this season for The Bit O'Red. In Episode 167, Ronan and Fionn look back on the Bank Holiday weekend fixtures. The games are indeed coming thick and fast. The lads look ahead to the visit of Bohs to The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Francely Lomboto's late equaliser ensured a point for The Bit O'Red over Cork City. In Episode 166, Ronan, Gerry and Fionn look back on Saturday's draw with the Leesiders. It's another busy Bank Holiday weekend ahead. The lads look ahead to the Friday visit of Drogheda United and the trip to Tallaght on Monday.

After a busy Easter weekend, Sligo Rovers picked up all 3 points in a comprehensive 4-0 win against Waterford in the RSC followed by a tough 3-0 defeat away to Derry. In Episode 165, Gerry, Fionn, Sean and James reflect on a mixed bag of results while also looking forward to what is possibly the biggest game of the season thus far at home against Cork City.

A 2-1 defeat at home to Galway United has The Bit O’ Red rooted to the foot of the League of Ireland Premier Division table. In Episode 164, Ronan, Gerry, James and Sean dissect the defeat in the Connacht derby. The games are coming thick and fast. With difficult trips to Waterford and Derry on the horizon, the lads look ahead to the Easter weekend.

A 4-2 loss away to Bohemians has The Bit O’ Red still searching for their first win on the road this season. In Episode 163, Ronan, James, Fionn and Sean look back on the defeat at Dalymount and its many highs and lows. The first Connacht derby of the season takes place on Saturday. The lads look ahead to the visit of The Tribesmen to The Showgrounds.

A 2-1 defeat against Shelbourne ensured a disappointing return following the international break for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 162, Ronan, Fionn and Sean look back on the loss and its controversial circumstances. The games are coming thick and fast with a trip to Dalymount Park on Friday. The lads look ahead to that one.

A 1-1 draw against Cork City ensured a valuable point for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 161, Ronan, Fionn, Gerry, Sean and James look back on point on Leeside, albeit in controversial circumstances. One of Rovers most interesting acquisitions in the off-season has been that of set-piece coach, Jesse Acteson. Jesse joins the lads to give a unique insight to his role. While the lads look ahead to the vi...

A 4-3 defeat to St. Patrick’s Athletic and a 2-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers capped off a busy weekend schedule for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 160, Ronan and James look back on the two results, with particular focus on Monday night’s win. Rovers women’s team begin their league campaign on Saturday at home to Bohemians. Manager Steve Feeney has returned to the hot seat for 2025, he discusses the se...

Defeat to Drogheda United has left The Bit O’Red searching for answers. In Episode 159, Gerry, James, Magoo, Sean and Fionn look back on the loss at United Park and its fallout. The games keep coming as another away day is on the horizon. The lads look ahead to the trip to Richmond Park to take on a winless St. Patrick’s Athletic.

The loss to Waterford has left The Bit O’ Red somewhat downbeat, however, there are reasons to be positive. In Episode 158, Ronan, Gerry, James, Sean, Fionn and Magoo look back on Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at The Showgrounds and discuss the highlights, lowlights and much more besides. A tough first trip of the season takes place on Friday. The lads look ahead to the visit to the FAI Cup holders, Drogh...

We are back! The lads return for the 2025 season with a bumper edition of The BORST Podcast. In Episode 157, Ronan, Fionn, Gerry, James, Magoo and Sean look ahead to the new season, discuss the new signings and give some outlandish predictions.. One thing that has caught the eye of supporters throughout the off-season is the new kits. The man behind the design, Rovers' Creative Director, Kornel Da...