The42

The Football Family

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David Sneyd and Shane Keegan get to the heart of the Irish football stories that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The42

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www.the42.ie

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Love an old grievance 17.06.2025

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan discuss Drogheda United's European heartbreak, a potential Premier League management gig for Keith Andrews and last night's League of Ireland action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burying the pessimism deep inside 11.06.2025

Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan reflect on Ireland's draws with Senegal and Luxembourg. The lads also look ahead to the return of the League of Ireland and discuss the Kennedy Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late than never... 04.06.2025

Gav returns to join David and Shane for a midweek special of the Football Family. The lads talk Ireland's upcoming fixtures, Evan Ferguson's future, a big move for Caoimhín Kelleher and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europa League final fallout and glory for Katie McCabe 26.05.2025

Shane Keegan joins David Sneyd to discuss the fallout from the Europa League final - is either manager safe? Also, Katie McCabe is a Champions league winner, and the lads review the weekend's LOI action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pointless endeavour 19.05.2025

David Sneyd and Shane Keegan talk Friday's LOI action, Heimir Hallgrímsson's comments, the Europa League final and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Booing Trent and what LOI management does to your work-life balance 12.05.2025

Shane Keegan joins David Sneyd to discuss the booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, and why fans’ thinking is so far removed from that of players.  Also, Shane tells David why being a League of Ireland manager is now all-consuming and probably not the best route to take if you want a happy, balanced life.  And should both Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim be sacked regardless of who wins the...

LOI channels its inner WWF 06.05.2025

David Sneyd and Shane Keegan reflect on yet another crazy double-header weekend in the League of Ireland, including another late Bohs win, Drogheda's return to the top of the pile and that Bradley/Duff fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aligned calendar concerns, Liverpools 20th title and LOI madness 28.04.2025

David, Shane and Gavin gather at the mics for a passionate debate surrounding the aligned football calendar. The lads also reflect on Arne Slot leading Liverpool to their 20th league title and attempt to get their heads around the number of clubs in the League of Ireland title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canham to leave FAI as LOI takes leave of senses 22.04.2025

David, Gav and Shane react to the news that Marc Canham's tenure as chief football officer ofthe FAI has come to an end, nefore reflecting on a busy Easter weekend in the League of Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving Day in the League of Ireland 14.04.2025

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan discuss why this was the weekend the LOI took shape - and why it won't change dramatically from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Football Family's 250th episode special 07.04.2025

It's a very special day as David, Gav and Shane gather at the mics for the 250th episode of The Football Family. The lads talk Pat's vs Shels, what is shaping up to be another utterly unpredictable Premier Division season, Cobh Ramblers concerns and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone wants a good tepid finish 31.03.2025

David Sneyd and Shane Keegan reflect on the first week of LOI action since the international break, while also keeping an eye on a Premier League season which for the most part has underwhelmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about the good stuff 24.03.2025

David, Gav and Shane discuss Ireland's back to back Nations League wins... and Marc Canham's media duties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bulgaria-Ireland preview - do we deserve to dream? 18.03.2025

David and Shane are joined by Gav, who dials in from Plovdiv after landing in Bulgaria for the first-leg of a critical week in the Nations League promotion/relegation play-off. Irish football faces some big questions but, this week, it's avoiding dropping into League C. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know something negative happened to him 10.03.2025

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan gather at the mics to discuss what we know so far about Ireland's unconfirmed squad for their double-header vs Bulgaria. The lads also reflect on Heimir Hallgrímsson and Carla Ward's joint appearance on The Late Late Show, before bringing you up to date on all the latest League of Ireland developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

The LOI's answer to Hugo Sánchez and Carlo Ancelotti 04.03.2025

Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan reflect on Monday night's League of Ireland Premier Division action. The lads talk Tim Clancy's controversial red card following an exchange with Damien McGrath (2:48), and discuss a wild early league table with Waterford in first and Shamrock Rovers rock bottom (19:30). Shane draws parallels between Damien Duff and Carlo Ancelotti (25:28), before he and Gav weigh in...

I doff my cap to you 24.02.2025

The usual trio of David, Shane and Gav are joined by The 42's Emma Duffy. Sit back and enjoy the chat featuring LOI title contenders, Carla Ward's start to life with Ireland and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bohs/Rovers make history | Bradley blasts Heimir 17.02.2025

The first weekend of the new League of Ireland season is reviewed by David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan. The trio were all in the Aviva Stadium for Sunday's historic encounter between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers (4:26). For all of the on the pitch action, it was actually off the field where the biggest moment of the day came, as Stephen Bradley strongly criticised Heimir Hallgrimsson's c...

The League of Ireland preview pod 10.02.2025

This is one you've waited for: The 2025 League of Ireland preview podcast with David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan. The lads talk the LOI's continuing growth in popularity, whether it be Off the Ball's new radio deal, Virgin's TV coverage or the first ever official League of Ireland Fantasy Football game. (7:48) Gav discusses his poignant piece with Cork's Ruairí Keating (11:00) and the tri...

He is the blog 07.02.2025

David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan to reflect on the big moves made by some of Ireland's stars in the January transfer window, including Mason Melia's record-breaking transfer to Shane's beloved Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Shane’s away… 27.01.2025

Dave and Gav discuss how the country’s housing crisis is affecting LOI clubs and players, as Virgin confirm their four-year TV deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

POMO, FOMO and a little bit of AGGRO 20.01.2025

Gav comforts Dave and Shane as the lads reflect on the League of Ireland’s new TV deal, the worst Manchester United team ever, and a hectic week for the FAI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We haven’t got a lot of good news here… BUT 13.01.2025

David Sneyd returns to the Football Family pod for his first appearance of the new year, joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan. David talks about his time in London as he watched a dramatic FA Cup encounter between Arsenal and Man United. The lads also discuss the fortunes of Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott and Gavin Bazunu. Oh, and there's also one final Kyle Walker debate! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Robbie, Roy - and the players keen for a January move 07.01.2025

Shane Keegan joins Gavin Cooney on the latest episode of The Football Family. The lads discuss Robbie Keane's new role as boss of Hungarian giants Ferencvaros. Is this a good move for Keane? What can he expect? Gav and Shane also reflect on Neil Farrugia's decision to trade Shamrock Rovers for Barnsley. Is it a bit underwhelming that he lands in League One? And what does the move tell us about sta...

"Stop asking me questions!" - 2024 Football Quiz 31.12.2024

Shane Keegan steps into the quizmaster's chair to test Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd's memory of the year that was 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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