The Football Family

Gavin steps in as host this week with David away and is joined by Shane to reflect on Saturday's friendly draw with Belgium. The lads discuss Ireland's shape, Seamus Coleman's influence on the squad and the FAI's decision to sell tickets in a bundle for these month's friendlies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan join a hoarse David Sneyd to reflect on a St. Patrick's Day Fa Cup classic at Old Trafford. David gives a first-hand account of the mayhem in the stadium after Amad Diallo's dramatic winner. The lads also look ahead to Ireland's upcoming international friendlies under interim Head Coach John O'Shea, while they analyse Shelbourne's title credentials under Damien Duff....

David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan to discuss the latest news from the League of Ireland including Bohemians' search for a new manager. They also look ahead to John O'Shea's squad selection for this month's International friendlies and they reflect on the final meeting of Liverpool and Man City in the Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

David is joined by Gavin and Shane, who wants concrete information on who the next manager of the ROI will be, rather than yet more names being ruled out. Alas, this managerial search is a tough one to get ahead of, as David explains. Also on the episode, plenty of LOI chat following Monday night's games, and why Liverpool have no choice but to beat City on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

David, Gavin and Shane discuss Liverpool's Wembley success, Klopp's trust in young players and whether or not Caoimhín Kelleher should leave Anfield. After his visit to Leinster House last week, Gavin gives us the rundown on the FAI's appearance in front of the Public Accounts Committee. While Shane explains how to best manage high maintenance players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

David is joined by Shane and Gavin to discuss the latest as Ireland's managerial hunt is close to being finalised. They also chat about the opening weekend of the League of Ireland season and the Irish interest in the Premier League title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan to delve into all of the possibilities afforded by the start of a new season. Can anybody knock Rovers off their perch? Can St Pats’ new signings gel? Can Derry step it up a level? Who is in danger of the drop and who will finish top scorer in 2024? Shane, meanwhile, is concerned about Marc Canham’s plan for a unified calendar schedule across...

David Sneyd is joined by Shane Keegan and Gavin Cooney, who had hoped Ireland would have a new gaffer in place by the time he returned from holidays. No such joy for Gav or the rest of us, so will it be Lee Carsley, Neil Lennon or Shane’s desired ‘imaginative’ choice? And is the new man looking at a first priority of avoiding the Nations League drop? Also, the lads marvel at the progress of Chiedo...

Shane Keegan joins David Sneyd to discuss the latest on the Irish managerial post, Jurgen Klopp's announcement and the Irish involvement in the FA Cup over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Keegan joins David Sneyd to review the weekend's Premier League action. The pair also discuss the League of Ireland Academy Conference that was held over the weekend and wonder what is the best way to the top for our young talent.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan, who is struggling to discern an identity or pattern of Manchester United’s play under Erik Ten Hag. The lads contrast the work of Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham with that of the Red Devils boss. Gavin explains why FFP is one of the best things about the Premier League, and the panel considers when we might expect to know the identity of Irelan...

Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan once again join host David Sneyd to take a look at the state of play on the pitch for the men's senior team, with the search for a new manager underway and the FAI's new Player Pathway Plan to be unveiled early in 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan join host David Sneyd to take a close, end-of-year look at the health or otherwise of football in Ireland from the elite and administrative levels down to the grassroots. Part 2 to follow very shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gavin Cooney joins David Sneyd an hour after what is almost certain to be Stephen Kenny's final game in charge of Ireland: and underwhelming draw with New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane and Gavin join David to reflect on a record-breaking FAI Cup final as the celebrations continue in Inchicore. Gavin gives us an update on the latest scandal to engulf the national governing body. Emma Duffy spoke to David to give us a preview of the Women's FAI Cup final this weekend as Shels and Athlone meet again. And the lads select the Football Family's LOI team of the season. Hosted on...

David is joined by Gav and Shane, who explains why he feels no dismay at Cobh Ramblers’ narrow play-off loss to Waterford.  The lads preview Sunday’s FAI Cup final between Bohs and Pats, and conclude with a heated and richly entertaining row about VAR.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane joins David for this week's Football Family podcast. The lads discuss Cobh's play-off journey so far, Rovers' four titles in-a-row and Jack Moylan's move to Lincoln City. They also chat about Evan Ferguson's latest Premier League goal and ponder when is the right time to not give a guard of honour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David, Gav and Shane discuss the advantage to staying in Ireland for young players, and why Premier League academies are selling a dream which is entirely different from the cold reality.  Rovers attempt to win the league at Richmond Park while Shane deals with last-minute hitches as he plans for Cobh Ramblers’ play-off first leg.  Also, David wonders whether Big Ange will still be No 1...

Shane and Gavin join David on this week’s Football Family. The lads reflect on Stephen Kenny’s side’s performance against Greece and Gibraltar. Shane tells us about some mind-games managers like to play on each other. The lads discuss the LOI title race, or lack thereof, and we update you on the curious case of the Armenian U17s in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland agree on a mascot for 2028 Euros? Should Macúl dare to dream? These were some of the questions kicked around on Gav’s return from Nyon, where joint hosting status was confirmed. Along with Shane and David, Gav pondered what, if any, legacy will accrue from the tournament in five year’s time. The lads look ahead to Ireland v Greece, and cha...

Is there any mileage left in the VAR debate? Gav, Shane and David aren't sure - but dive in two-footed anyway, and come up with some interesting conclusions.  The lads also discuss this weekend's huge FAI Cup semi-finals. Can the Dublin clubs prevail or will home advantage swing it the way of Cork and Galway?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane joins David as explains why he wants to spend a week following Ange Postecoglou around Hotspur Way. The lads take a close look at Troy Parrott’s game and wonder whether he can thrive in the Netherlands. Shane explains how there is a case to be made for an in-form Parrott being the ideal forward partner for Evan Ferguson. And just when we thought we might get a title race in the LOI, again, t...

Diane Caldwell became the latest to find out that while sections of the public dislike media-trained players who say nothing - they really hate it when somebody is straight-up honest. Was the Ireland veteran too harsh in her judgement of Vera Pauw, or was she measured and fair? Dave and Shane discuss. Also, Shane explains why Brighton’s second against United was perhaps the best team goal he’s eve...

David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan as the trio discuss Ireland’s latest galling defeat, 2-1 at home to the Netherlands. Shane argues that Stephen Kenny’s stock is higher now than after the Greece loss but the consensus is that the manager has run out of road. So who and what comes next? Pragmatism? Yet another root and branch review? Lee Carsley - whether or not he’d be tempted...