The Football Family

Gavin, David and Shane get stuck into a review of the 2-2 draw with Belgium. Hear why Stephen Kenny wasn’t quite right to say victory wouldn’t have flattered Ireland, why Callum Robinson remains the team’s most important player, and what went so badly wrong on the second Belgian goal. Is set-piece defending becoming a problem? We also hear from Ireland assistant manager Keith Andrews, along with d...

Gavin Cooney is joined by Shane Keegan and David Sneyd to look ahead to Saturday’s friendly international with Belgium. We run the rule over the Irish squad, and then get into the classic business of discussing who hasn’t been picked. Has Jamie McGrath been harshly dealt with? And were Obafemi and Connolly wrong to turn down call ups? We hear from Troy Parrott on what’s triggered his renaissance i...

Gavin Cooney is joined by Shane Keegan and David Sneyd to discuss the latest week in Irish football. David recalls his trip to Ballybofey with a couple of the Finn Harps players, and we run the rule over Friday’s Dublin derby. We also discuss Connor Ronan, and his chances of being named in Stephen Kenny’s squad on Friday. There’s also discussion on the FAI’s one-off U20s squad, and some of the nam...

Gavin Cooney is joined by David Sneyd and Shane Keegan to run through the biggest stories from another week in Irish football. We hear from Damien Duff, whose magnificent media performances continue as his Shels side find their feet in the Premier Division. We take a look at the state of play in the early weeks of the season, and discuss who - if anyone - might get a call from Stephen Kenny this m...

Gavin Cooney is joined by David Sneyd and Shane Keegan to discuss the latest week in Irish football, including Caoimhín Kelleher’s Wembley heroics and whether he ultimately needs to get away from Liverpool. Matt Doherty is now earning the praise of Antonio Conte, but can he win over the Tottenham fans? We also saw more weekend brilliance from Katie McCabe - is she really ranking alongside Katie Ta...

Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd discuss Adam Idah’s season-ending injury and what it might mean for next month’s Ireland squad. The lads also run the rule over the opening weekend of action in the League of Ireland, while Emma Duffy assesses the women’s national team’s exertions at the Pinatar Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads gaze into a crystal ball to predict what might lay in store ahead of the start of the 2022 campaign in the SSE Airtricity League, featuring contributions from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, St Patrick’s Athletic boss Tim Clancy, Shelbourne captain Luke Byrne and Jack Brady of Treaty United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Ireland co-host the European Championship in 2028? We discuss the merits of such an event, as well as the new strategy launched by the FAI and the latest vacancy on Stephen Kenny’s coaching staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week that saw two promising Irish prospects snapped up by Serie A clubs, we examine why such moves might soon become commonplace. Queens Park Rangers defender Jimmy Dunne is our guest on this week’s episode, while the lads also look ahead to Belgium’s impending visit to the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the January transfer window enters its final week, we look at some Irish players who have already made a move, as well as others who desperately need a change of scenery. Ryan Manning’s form for Swansea City and Dara O’Shea’s return from injury for West Bromwich Albion are also on the agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first top-flight goal for Adam Idah and Premier League clubs boarding the [Jason] Knight train are among the talking points on our latest episode. We hear from Sean McLoughlin as he continues to impress in the Championship, while Megan Campbell reveals what it’s like to be back on the pitch for the first time in nearly two years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of 2022, we examine Aaron Connolly’s loan move to Middlesbrough, veteran Sligo Rovers midfielder Greg Bolger tells us about Celtic-bound Johnny Kenny, former Derry City winger Joshua Daniels talks about playing at Anfield, and Kerry native Diarmuid O’Carroll looks back at a very credible attempt to plot the downfall of Antonio Conte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We've started so we'll finish 2021. Paul Dollery puts David Sneyd, Emma Duffy and Gavin Cooney in the hot seat with a keenly-contested end-of-year quiz. What could go wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A record-breaking victory for Ireland in their World Cup qualifier at home to Georgia is on the agenda for Paul Dollery, Emma Duffy and Gavin Cooney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A below-par performance in Tallaght saw Ireland fail to build on last month’s massive win against Finland. Emma Duffy and Gavin Cooney join Paul Dollery to discuss a blow to Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Vera Pauw’s squad reconvene with the aim of building on a brilliant result in Finland, Paul Dollery gets the views of Emma Duffy and Paul Fennessy ahead of the visit of Slovakia to Tallaght Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland won’t be going to the 2022 World Cup, but another positive result would suggest that Stephen Kenny’s side are going in the right direction nevertheless, as Paul Dollery discussed with Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After moving a step closer to securing an extension to his contract by guiding Ireland to a draw with Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, Stephen Kenny shifts his focus to a revenge mission in Luxembourg. Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd join Paul Dollery to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo do it on a cold Thursday night in Ballsbridge? Paul Dollery gets the views of Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd ahead of Ireland’s penultimate 2022 World Cup qualifier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Connolly’s omission is the main talking point as Paul Dollery gets the views of Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd on the squad selected by Stephen Kenny for a double-header of fixtures that will bring Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign to a conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A victory of potentially enormous significance to Ireland’s bid to qualify for the 2023 Women’s World Cup is analysed by Paul Dollery, Emma Duffy and Paul Fennessy (and his dog), while Irish international Áine O’Gorman also dials in to react to the 2-1 win in Helsinki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland started their 2023 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a defeat, but as Paul Dollery examines with Emma Duffy and Gavin Cooney, it’s one that Vera Pauw’s side can take plenty of encouragement from ahead of a vital game against Finland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Ireland WNT begin another bid to reach an elusive major tournament, Paul Dollery taps into the knowledge of Emma Duffy and Gavin Cooney to look ahead to a difficult start against the team ranked second in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Kenny will ultimately aspire to more important results during his reign as manager, but as Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd discuss with Paul Dollery, Ireland fans are entitled to celebrate wins over Qatar and Azerbaijan that yielded seven goals and two clean sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a rare opportunity to reflect on an actual competitive win for Ireland, Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd join Paul Dollery to assess the 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.