The Bit O'Red Podcast

As the midseason break comes to an end Gerry, Magoo Shuan and Conor discuss the challenge presented by Drogheda on Saturday evening, the importance of maintaining momentum what sort of players might join the club in July. The UEFA Conference League draw takes place next week the lads chat about what we can expect. And #BeerScoreCast is back with thanks to our sponsors, The White Hag Brewing Compan...

The Bit O'Red secure another three points on the road to maintain their hold on top of the table. Magoo, Shaun, Gerry and Conor look back on the game in Finn Park. Sometimes we feel the Bit O'Red don't get the coverage they deserve from the national media, Daniel McDonnell, football correspondent from the Irish Independent joins the pod to break down the challenges faced by national media core bas...

Sligo Rovers are top of the League and the view is superb! The Bit O'Red have returned maximum points in their last 2 games to eke out a 1 point lead at the top. The lads look back on the win over Longford, the [handy] victory in Tallaght to send them top and look ahead to the final game before the mid-season break away to Harps. Shaun and Magoo catch up with former Rovers midfield maestro Richie...

It's a significant week for the future of the football club with the publication of the Masterplan which outlines the #BitORed's ambitions to transform the Showgrounds into one of the League's best football venues. Shaun, Gerry, Magoo and Conor discuss what the Masterplan means for the club and the wider community. We're also joined by Brian 'Dinky' Dorrian, the influential and very highly regarde...

This week, we're joined by Rovers fan & Grange athlete Chris O'Donnell who recently helped the Irish mixed 4x400m relay team reach the Olympics. AND we've part two of the Joey N'do interview which covers his time in the Showgrounds. It seems this week's game against Waterford will be decided by the League administration and not on the field but how will they decide to proceed, forfeit or reschedul...

Few players are held in such esteem across a League as that of Joseph Ndo. Viewed by some as the catalyst that paved the way for success at the Showgrounds, Joseph Ndo was truly a special player This week's pod sees Joey chat to the lads about his career and World Cup experience in 1998. Part 2 is next week.

Dented by Derry City, Mark Hutchison drops by to lift the spirits on the Pod. St Pat's fan Fynch checks in to give his thoughts on the Saint's season to date ahead of the Bank Holiday game and Gerry, Shaun, Magoo and Conor look ahead to the trip to Drogheda United. We're sponsored by The White Hag with thanks to Barry Creed Solicitors, Sligo & Dublin.

yeah, so what if just less than one-third of the teams in the division are 'top of the League', Magoo, Conor, Shaun & Ger are going to celebrate. And why not celebrate with a bit of Sligo's own Diana Ross? The lads dissect the 6 points taken from the last two games and prepare to crank up the party atmosphere ahead of Saturday's win against Derry...... Derry City fan JP Fahy dials in to tell us wh...

The legend that is Raff Cretaro joins Magoo, Shaun & Conor on this week's pod. Raff chats about his 20 years in the League of Ireland, the best teams he played in, the magical game against St Pat's in the Showgrounds in 2012, where it all stated and what he's up to in retirement. Aidan McNeilis from Finn Harps calls in to look ahead to the northwest derby on Saturday. And the lads discuss the 1-1...

It's episode 20 of the pod and we're joined by Son of Sligo Alan Cawley to discuss his career in football and broadcasting, the that state of the footballing nation and how the Bit O'Red are shaping up under Liam Buckley. We look back on the 3 points in Longford with your Shouts from the Shed End. With Shams in town on Saturday, the lads from the Friday's I'm in LOIve pod drop in to tell us about...

This week we're joined by Gary Buckley for an in-depth interview about his move to the northwest from Cork City. Why he left his hometown club, the progress made in the Showgrounds over the last year and how persuasive Conor O'Grady's Cork accent can be... We look back at the win over Waterford, Kieran Burke from BTS joins us to discuss Friday's game in Longford and there's more! Yes, there's more...

Fresh from this year's virtual AGM, club Treasurer David Rowe joins the pod to report on the club's financial situation - it's not bad but it's not great, which is pretty good... We look back on the promising start at home to Dundalk, hear from Waterford supporter Owen Power ahead of the trip to the South East and speak to one of the people involved in a project that hopes to open the League of Ir...

A bumper pre-season episode of the podcast featuring an extended interview with #BitORed manager Liam Buckley. New feature 'Shouts From the Shed End' gets its first outing on the pod, [and maybe it's last ... who knows?] Shaun, Magoo, Gerrard and Conor discuss the BORST's latest community engagement project where every child born in Sligo University Hosptial is presented with a Sligo Rovers jersey...

With the new League of Ireland season only around the corner, the lads on the pod try to get to grips with a starting XI. Kenny to start? Romeo out wide? And what about new signing Jordan Gibson? Jordan joins the pod to tell us about his time since arriving in the North West, how Eoin Doyle gave him the low down on the #BitORed before signing and where we can expect him to play under Liam Buckley....

New season, new players, new hope, same 3 hosting the BORST podcast. Dunner, Magoo and Conor chat to Sligo Rovers 'keeper Ed McGinty on how he made the No.1 jersey his and what it'll take for him to sign for Glasgow Rangers. Also on this week's pod, one of the people behind Shine: A Sligo Rovers documentary, Oisin Moran talks about how he and Michael Moran crafted the beautiful visual record of th...

The Bit O'Red Supporters Trust, in partnership with Milligram Coffee is delighted to welcome Sligo Rovers manager, Liam Buckley to the podcast! Since his time in charge at the Showgrounds, Liam has overseen a dramatic improvement in the club's fortunes in challenging circumstances. Liam chatted to the lads about his incredible playing career across many leagues and his hopes for next season at the...

Few people associated with Sligo Rovers are held in the esteem of that of Willie McStay. In his brief time at the Showgrounds he and his players conquered all that lay before them. The famous treble-winning season will resonate as long as football is played in the Showgrounds. And the Trust is delighted Willie took time out to join us on this week's pod. Oh, and Romeo's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Another day another Danny, this time in the form of Danny North the Grimsby native who led the line as the BitORed won the League, Cups and put Rosenborg to the sword in the Europa League. Shaun, Magoo and Conor bring you (not the 11th) but the 12th edition of the podcast on the back of a Cup semi-final loss but bask in the glory 4th spot and European qualification. Thanks to our sponsors Milligra...

One step closer to Europe! An uninspiring performance plus spot kicks gets the Bit O'Red a step closer to European football for next term. Magoo, Shuan and Conor assess the Derry game and look ahead of next Sunday's FAI Cup semi-final away to Shams. Plus, Rovers legend Danny Ventre joins the pod to look back on his successful spell at the Showgrounds between 2007 and 2013 and tells some great stor...

It's 10 years since Rovers lifted the FAI Cup in the Aviva Stadium after that penalty shoot out made famous by Ciaran Kelly. Alane Keane & Conor O'Grady drop in on the pod to remember the special day, discuss their time with the club and Conor's talks about his role with the current under 15 squad.

We did it! We think... we may just have qualified for Europe!!! This week's pod chats to midfield maestro Niall Morahan and Kyle Callen-McFadden confirms his time in the Showgrounds is drawing to a close. Magoo, Shaun and Conor reflect on a performance that was needed and duly delivered by the Bit O'Red to reach the target of 4th place as the league closes. Note: Conor's assertion that had Kurtis...

David Cawley is the feature of this week's podcast, fresh from penning a new 2-year deal that keeps him at the Showgrounds until 2022. Ahead of the final League game of the season against Dundalk, the pod goes behind enemy lines and chats to Martin Mullen of the Men Who Saved Football, the Dundalk fan's weekly podcast. There's still no sign of a date for the rescheduled Cup quarter-final but the S...

TWO MORE YEARS, TWO MORE YEARS!!! John Mahon, fresh from signing a contract that ties him to the Showgrounds until the end of the 2022 season, gives an exclusive interview to the pod. The lads look back on the lacklustre but important win over Cork and discuss the unconfirmed story that Kyle Callan-McFadden could be leaving the club at the end of the season and reflect on the player's positive imp...

Episode 6 of the pod picks apart the latest incredibly disappointing performance by the Bit O'Red following the 0-1 loss in Tolka Park. Among the chat of what's gone wrong, there is some positivity in the shape of Ballisodare's beacon of hope, John Mahon! Magoo, Shaun and Conor are joined by Gerry O'Connor to discuss on-goings within the Trust and new terrace wear clothing line available from the...

Episode 5 (disregard Conor saying it's episode 4 at the start) sees Magoo, Shaun and Conor chat to Sligo Rovers CEO Colin Feehily. Colin tells the lads how blagging his way onto the team bus to a Setanta Cup game led him on his way to a career in the Showgrounds. Shaun Dunne's Rumour Mill is cranked into gear and the pod look ahead to Sunday's crucial game away to Shels as the run-in heats up. And...