Between the Stripes LOI podcast

Europe, the league, and the FAI Cup, we've got it all covered on this week's show! Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan joins us after his first win in charge of the Rams while there's a debate on the "new FAI" and if they are delivering. Get stuck in!

Irish under-21 international teammates, Brian Maher & Liam Kerrigan join us on this week's show. Maher reflects on his first season between the sticks at Derry City, their recent European exit, and Ireland's crucial U21 play-off against Israel in September.Meanwhile, Liam Kerrigan tells us all about his move to Serie B side Como and the potential for a midfield partnership with a certain Cesc Fabregas. Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest European & Domestic matters as well as covering all the latest hot topics including the mass exodus of talent from the league for small transfer fees, the relegation dogfight between Harps and UCD, Longford's shocking derby defeat to Athlone and why Ireland's win over the All-Blacks is not the nations greatest ever sporting success.

We've got a nice bite-sized edition of the pod for you this week as the lads reflect on a positive start to the European campaign by the Irish sides as well as reviewing last weekends Premier and First Division results. There's discussion on Dawson Devoy's move to MK Dons and where it leaves Bohs and is the "ball burst" for Finn Harps? As ever, there's plenty of predictions and chatter on this weekend's matches and much more so tune in and don't forget to hit the subscribe/follow button!

This week's pod is one of our most content-filled episodes ever as Kieran and Gary examine the spike in overseas transfers for LOI players by speaking to the founder of Gen-Z Football & Media Agency, Andy Burton. The former Sky Sports Reporter also discusses his time as Technical Director at Dundalk under Peak6. There's both domestic and European discussion as the lads review Shamrock Rovers fine display against Hibernians and look ahead to Sligo Rovers and Derry City's European campaigns.

Following on from the appointment of Shane Keegan as Cobh Ramblers manager, we're joined by Rams chairman Bill O'Leary to discuss all things Ramblers from parting ways with Darren Murphy to appointing Keegan, off-field success this season, dealing with crowd trouble, ambitions for the future and much more in a wide-ranging interview. The lads also discuss Louis Britton's shock move to Cork City which has Waterford fans up in arms while the very future of the Blues is debated after reports broke last week that the Munster club may be up for sale. Other hot topics this week include Tim Clancy underperforming at Pats, Caulfield's tactics holding back Galway United, Bohs losing yet another Derby, more trouble at the Carlise Grounds and much more. Nobody covers both divisions quite like Between the Stripes LOI podcast so get stuck in and subscribe to the show!

After a week away supporting the Boys in Green in Poland, Burko & Gaz are back with another edition of the show. On this week's pod, we catch up with LOI legend Raff Cretaro who gives his thoughts on the appointment of former teammate John Russell as Sligo Rovers manager, the struggles of his former side Finn Harps this season, and the rapid loss of form by Derry City, where Raff was on the coaching ticket last season.Longford Town FC's longest-serving current player, Karl Chambers chats with us following his stunning late equaliser versus Cork City. While other topics on this week's show include: Dundalk title challengers? Referees, Higgins under pressure? Cobh's hunt for a new boss, Bray's horror show season continues, European & FAI Cup draws, and much more.

The League of Ireland First Division returns on Friday night after the summer break so Kieran & Gary look ahead to this weekend's matches as well as speaking to Longford Town manager Gary Cronin as he prepares to take on his old side Bray Wanderers. With it being a busy international window in the Nations League, Ronan Calvert from "Kenny's Kids" joins us to look back on the nightmare in Armenia before looking ahead to the Dublin double header this week against Ukraine and Scotland. The lads also cover the breaking Kerry FC story and what it may mean for the LOI as well as tackling all the other latest hot topics across LOI and Irish Football! There's something for everyone on this week's show so be sure to listen, share and subscribe!

As the League of Ireland enters its mid-season break, the BTS team is hard at work on this week's show handing down their report cards for all 19 clubs and their performances so far this season. Who's top of their class and who's barely getting by? Tune in to find out.

Slightly later in the week than usual but well worth the wait, S6EP15 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast is here and features interviews with Shamrock Rovers gaffer Stephen Bradley and Drogheda United's on-loan Lincoln City keeper Sam Long. Among this week's hot topics are Liam Buckley's departure from Sligo, Ian Ryan's decision to stay at Wexford, poor refereeing standards, the FAI, and sadly once again, crowd behavior. Friday and Monday's Premier Division games are reviewed while as ever, we've got every base in the First Division covered too. An enjoyable listen as ever so what are you waiting for, get stuck in now!

We're back with another live edition of the pod this week as Kieran and Gaz are joined by callers from St.Pat's, Bohs, and Finn Harps while there are plenty of listeners' tweets discussed on the show. Among the topics for discussion this week: Is the title race over?Crowd troubleCan UCD stay up?Is style of play important?The First Division & much more!

Biding his time upon leaving Bohs, mixing his studies with playing professional football, scoring the promotion-winning goal to the Championship, playing with the lovable Ogbenne, NFT's.......It's all up for discussion as we sit down with Rotherham striker Georgie Kelly on this weeks show.As ever, Kieran & Gary get stuck into the latest results while asking "why is Liam Buckley not under more pressure?" The lads also reflect on the latest hot topics such as Bradley's decision to stay put while also looking ahead to and predicting the outcome of this weekend's matches. All this and more on another bumper edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast!

This week's pod is a Twitter live space as we open the floor to our listeners for your calls and comments. The lads reflect on the latest hot topics including Stephen Bradley's talks with Lincoln City and Pat Devlin v the Bray fans in Wexford. Gary tells us all about his trip to Germany and much more on an enjoyable edition of the show.

It's our biggest & best show yet as award-winning journalist & co-author of Champagne Football, Mark Tighe joins us to discuss all things FAI & Irish Football. Keeping with the book theme, Dundalk legend Brian Gartland tells us about his new book "One Last Shot" while his Lilywhites teammate Keith Ward is also a guest on the show. Away from the interviews, Kieran & Gary reflect on another weekend of crowd trouble at LOI grounds and follow it up with a strong discussion on the issue while there's debate on other hot topics as well as the usual fixture reviews and previews from both divisions. A must-listen for any and all fans of Irish Football!

After a hectic bank holiday weekend across the League of Ireland, the BTS team looks back on all the big talking points from the Easter period, including today's news that Ian Morris is no longer the manager of Waterford FC. There's an interview with Hearts midfielder Aaron McEneff, fresh off the back of the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Edinburgh rivals Hibs, while Aaron also talks about his brother's start to life at Shelbourne and he gives us his title prediction. Meanwhile, Longford skipper Sam Verdon is also a guest on this week's show. As ever the lads get stuck in with some weekend predictions with good old Jon Brier making a cameo appearance. All this and more on S6EP10!

For the first time ever, Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming to you live from a LOI ground with this week's show coming from Bishopsgate, the home of Longford Town FC. On the show, we hear from the now-former Athlone Town AFC manager, Martin Russell while Dean Williams speaks to us following his third goal of the season against Bohemians on Friday night.

There's lots to mull over on this week's show as we ask who is the best manager in the league and if the lads are still sticking with their original title predictions after a strong start from Derry City in the Premier and a slow start by First Division favs Waterford. The apparent split in the Bohs fanbase is also tackled on the show.After a strong weekend on the predictions front, the lads once again get stuck in with some tasty tips for this weekend's matches as well as looking back on all the latest results from both divisions. On top of all of that, we've interviews with the man sitting pretty at the top of the tree with Derry City, that's of course Ruaidhri Higgins while Longford Town boss Gary Cronin is also a guest on this week's show.

Caulfield, Kenny, Kebabs & Veggie Burgers. We've got it all covered on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast in true BTS style. Treaty United media mogul and long time fan of the show, Jason Shanahan stars as a guest co-host alongside usual partners in crime Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly, while Derry City defender, Shane McEleney and the man behind the new LOI fantasy football game, Nathan McConnell are this week's special guests on the pod. There's truly something for every Irish football fan on this week's show so do give it a go, we promise it's better than the Aviva Stadium food.

The first-ever live edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast took place via Twitter spaces earlier this week and is now available to listen back to. Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review/preview the latest LOI action across BOTH DIVISIONS while there are topical debates on crowd trouble, the FAI's EURO 2028 bid, and much more.

"We're angry Tony." The lads have a lot to get off their chests this week after a wasted trip to Limerick on Friday night, with Treaty United board member & media man, Mike Aherne fielding a number of their questions and complaints on the show. Following a busy Friday-Monday schedule in both divisions of the LOI, the lads look back on and look forward to all the latest action with Gary enjoying a particularly fruitful week in the predictions league last time out. All this and more on another hard-hitting, opinionated, and passion-filled episode of your favourite weekly LOI podcast, Between the Stripes LOI podcast.

On this week's show, Shelbourne midfielder, Aodh Dervin talks about recent praise from his manager, Damien Duff, and moving away from "mammy" for the first time. American goalkeeper, Luke Dennison reflects on his first-ever league appearance for Longford Town, despite this being his third season at the club. Luke also talks about how his move from the States came about, his love for the LOI, and more. As always, the lads get stuck into every single game across both divisions in terms of reviews and previews of all the latest matches while there may be a mention or two of bad pitches. Also contains chats on recent crowd incidents and what can be done to combat it plus some more ramblings about the proposed third division, FAI culture and more.

A jam-packed (can you put jam on pancakes?) show for you this week as we're joined by four top-class guests. Shelbourne boss, Damien Duff tells us why he believes he's got four of the best midfielders in Ireland in his dressing room. Dundalk Head Coach, Stephen O'Donnell reflects on a 3-0 win at home to Finn Harps. Wexford FC manager, Ian Ryan discusses his sides rollercoaster start to the season and the return to form of players like Dinny Corcoran and Conor Davis. While Drogheda FC chairman, Conor Hoey informs listeners of how they can attend the Drogs home game v UCD on Friday for FREE! All this and the usual lark, plus a debate on why Stephen Kenny still hasn't signed a new contract with Ireland, following the announcement of record season ticket sales by the FAI. That enough to satisfy your LOI appetite this week?

Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & Nigel Hegarty look back on the opening weekend of games in the LOI Premier & First Divisions as well as looking ahead to this weekend's fixtures. John Mernock of Save Tolka Park updates us following a big week for the movement while Treaty United striker, Enda Curran is on to silence his critics in the BTS studio. The lads talk about the LOI highlights show, the 5 subs rule, and much more.

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a sixth season and we're back with a bang ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the 2022 League of Ireland season! Christian Magerusan tells us of his remarkable road to recovery after signing for Longford following over 3 years of a hellish injury nightmare. New Drogheda United manager, Kevin Doherty reacts to Friday's Malone Cup win against Dundalk and looks ahead to his first season in charge of the Drogs while Hamilton defender, Dan O'Reilly updates us on his progress in Scotland after his move from the LOI. There are previews and predictions for EVERY GAME in BOTH DIVISIONS plus a serious discussion on the FAI's long-term plan and proposed EURO 2028 host bid.

With the new League of Ireland season just a couple of weeks away, the Between the Stripes LOI Podcast team examine the business done by all 20 clubs across both divisions and evaluates each side's respective chances ahead of the new campaign. There's also a discussion on the scrapping of season bundles for LOI TV.

The 2021 League of Ireland season may have drawn to a close but our season finale is our juiciest podcast of the year as the lads discuss the managerial merry-go-round that has unfolded in the past week with Stephen O'Donnell, Tim Clancy and Kevin Doherty all looking set for new jobs. Aside from three top-class interviews with FAI Cup winner Alan Matthews, promotion winner Liam Kerrigan and Derry City chief Ruaidhri Higgins the lads also dish out the BTS end-of-season awards. There's talk of how the 2022 campaign may look, we field your questions and comments while there's also a chance for listeners to win a copy of FIFA 22 just in time for Xmas. What a way to round off what has been an incredible year for Between the Stripes!

It's FAI Cup Final week so we speak to two men who know what it takes to lift the famous old trophy in former St.Pat's star and cup winner with Sligo Rovers Danny North, while Mark Rossiter was part of the last Bohemians team to win the competition in 2008. We kick this week's pod off by getting the latest from WLR FM Broadcaster Damien Tiernan after Marc Bircham was sensationally dismissed by Waterford FC on Tuesday morning. Kieran & Gary also reflect on the final round of games in the Premier Division and look ahead to Friday's promotion/relegation play-off final involving Waterford and UCD. A bumper edition of the show not to be missed!

On this week's show, Kieran & Jon look ahead to the final round of fixtures in the Premier Division season as well as reflecting on the most recent set of results and what they mean going into the last round of matches. We hear from James Rogers on the successful takeover at Dundalk and what may follow while Aaron Clarke from the WNL Show reflects on Shelbourne's incredible final day success, Noel King's controversial remarks on TV last night, and the upcoming FAI Women's Cup Final. There's Ireland chat following a fruitful week for Stephen Kenny as well as some early team of the year/player of the year shouts. Tune in, subscribe, share and leave a review now!

This week's chats include: Daire Doyle, Duffer, Doolin/Russell, Fireworks, referees strike, Sligo in Europe, Cabo/Bray merger, the play-offs, weekend predictions & so much more! Our most debate-filled pod ever! Don't forget to subscribe/leave a review!

We bring you an exclusive 90-minute interview with one of the League of Ireland's greatest ever imports as the legendary Joey Ndo sits down with Kieran Burke to discuss his life in the LOI, his passion for coaching, and his unique commentary style. Welcome to heaven.

After a week away, the lads are back to recap a very busy Bank Holiday weekend with action in the FAI Cup, Premier & First Divisions while Drogheda United's Dane Massey & former LOI boss Stephen Henderson are the guests on the show. Massey tells us why Head In The Game Park is a great place to be right now while Hendo talks Ian Morris, the First Division play-offs, Bohs/Rovers ticket squabbles & more.

Following our most popular show of the season last week, the Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming at you with another massive show this week as we're joined by Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest who discusses his FAI Cup dream, survival ambitions, building for the future & more. The recently retired Stephen Folan walks us through his career from Newcastle to Limerick, mistakes at Cork & Sligo, signing for Stephen Kenny and hanging up the boots under Ollie Horgan at Finn Harps. While newly appointed Drogheda United General Manager Hubert Murphy outlines his plans for the community in County Louth. As ever, Kieran & Jon look back at the weekend's results and look ahead to this weekend's games as well as talking Ireland and "pig head gate" at Oriel Park on Friday. Not to be missed!

On this week's show, we're joined by Waterford manager Marc Bircham who discusses the turnaround at the RSC since his arrival, the positivity in the air at Waterford, plans for the future, and much more. 9-time LOI winner Dermot Keely unloads on Dundalk's American owners while Jon Brier is out of his sickbed this week to chat with Kieran & Gary about the FAI Cup semi-finals debacle, John Caulfield's "guinea pigs" comments in regards to the Irish u21's situation and other hot topics of the week in Irish football. And of course, as ever, there are the usual fixture reviews and predictions league segments so what are you waiting for? Hit play and the subscribe button and don't forget to leave a donation towards our running costs via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi if you enjoy the show!

On this week's show, we hear from the P.R.O of Mayo club Conn Rangers about a new initiative called #MyLOI which aims to spread awareness of LOI football within the county and beyond while current Ayr United midfielder and ex-LOI star Daire O'Connor joins us to chat UCD, his controversial departure from Cork City, heading North, settling into Scottish Football and much more. As for hosts Kieran & Gary, the lads dig their teeth into the hot topics of away ticket allocations, Declan McBennett's recent interview, streaming and as ever they discuss the latest fixtures and results from BOTH DIVISIONS! Subscribe, leave a review and feel free to contribute via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi

Friday night sees a potential title decider take place at Richmond Park as City rivals St.Pat's and Shamrock Rovers face off so we speak to Saints head coach Stephen O'Donnell and star midfielder Chris Forrester. Elsewhere, the lads reflect on the FAI Cup results as well as a game for the ages between Bohemians and Derry City as well as debating what the future holds for LOI TV. Subscribe and leave a review or drop us a donation via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi

On this week's show, we're joined by the head of sport at TG4 Rónán Ó Coisdealbha to discuss the groundbreaking WNL broadcast deal as well as the potential for a LOI TV deal on the Irish language station.Craig Colgan from the Press Box delves into the on and off-field crisis at Dundalk while Maynooth University Town player Cillian Duffy looks ahead to the FAI Cup quarter-final with Bohemians. Meanwhile, Kieran and Gary have a strong discussion on the state of refereeing within Irish football after another weekend full of controversies.

On this week's show, we sit down for an in-depth chat with Declan Devine on the good & bad times of his Derry City tenure, taking a break, wanting back into football, working with Stephen Kenny, the negativity surrounding his former boss, the state of the league & much more. Aside from the regular fixture reviews, previews and prediction the lads start the show with a discussion on Tim Clancy's recent comments regarding referees while we end the show with a chat on Ireland after the draw with Serbia on Tuesday. Subscribe, leave a review and feel free to donate via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi

After a week away we've got plenty of catching up to do with a 2-hour podcast bonanza as the lads react on the full-time whistle to Portugal v Ireland, we look back at an action-packed FAI Cup weekend and all that came with it including off-field issues in the Dublin derby, and as ever there are previews to this weekends Premier & First Division matches. This week's special guests are St.Pat's pair Alfie Lewis and head coach Stephen O'Donnell.

New Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle chats to us fresh off his winning penalty v Dundalk on Sunday while Drogheda United chairman Conor Hoey sits down for a thought-provoking chat on how to bridge the divide between the LOI clubs in receipt of European money and the rest of the clubs, the need for radical thinking and rebranding of the league and it's TV coverage and much more. As ever, Kieran, Jon & Gary preview & review the latest fixtures from BOTH divisions as well as Europe while the lads also discuss some recent transfers, Adrian Carberry's departure from Athlone, the future at Longford Town, and much more.

Another all-action show as Kieran, Jon & Gary look back on the weekend's games from BOTH DIVISIONS and preview the upcoming round of domestic matches as well as this week's European games involving Irish sides. Longford Town boss Daire Doyle chats to Kieran after yet another heartbreaking late defeat against Rovers as De Town manager urges the County to get behind his team for Saturday's do-or-die basement battle with Finn Harps. There's more debate on RTE/LOI TV coverage, news that Jim Magilton may be set for the Oriel Park exit door and much more.

A debate-filled show as the lads talk Europe, lack of TV coverage, flat atmospheres at some grounds despite the easing of restrictions, Athlone Town's latest bizarre statement, Liam Scales & more. Guests this week include Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins, Longford midfielder Aodh Dervin & Bohs reporter Darryl Geraghty. Subscribe wherever you're listening and feel free to drop us a tweet @BetweenStripes or find us on Facebook or Insta.

You won't find a more content-filled LOI podcast anywhere than Between the Stripes LOI podcast and that's a fact! On this week's show alone we have interviews with Treaty 'keeper Tadhg Ryan following his MOTM display v Dundalk, Wexford star Jack Doherty is on following his teams 3-0 win over Cabinteely in the cup while Sligo fan Shaun Dunne tells us what's gone wrong at Sligo! Kieran, Jon & Gary review all of last weekends FAI Cup matches, react to the second round draw, preview all this weekends games in BOTH divisions, talk European games, referees, Pixelot and so much more! Subscribe wherever you get your pods from & leave a review on Apple!

It's FAI Cup first round weekend so this week we're highlighting the stories behind some of the non-league sides in the competition with interviews from Bangor's Davy O'Sullivan, Liffey Wanderers Dean Murphy, and Kilnamanagh's Conor Kenna. Kieran & Gary preview & predict the cup action as well as looking back at the latest Premier & First Division results while there's plenty of European chat too.

Jon Brier bravely faces Kieran & Gary following England's EURO 2020 Final defeat but of course, it's all eyes on the Greatest League in the World as the lads talk European games, Premier & First Divisions. Sam Verdon chats about his move from Longford to Bray, Graham Gartland discusses getting behind the microphone for Shamrock Rovers while Kevin Doherty is on after agreeing a new two-year deal with Drogheda United. You won't find a more comprehensive LOI podcast anywhere and that's a fact!

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review all 35 goals across the weekends 10 LOI matches and look ahead to another action-packed week including the European ties involving Irish clubs. Dave Rogers talks about his time in the USA, India, and returning home to rife speculation linking him with Dundalk while Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett is also a special guest on the show. Subscribe now!

This week we are celebrating the many great League of Ireland podcasts by bringing guests on from other pods around the league throughout the show. Kieran & Gary dissect the latest results and upcoming fixtures in both the Premier and First Divisions.

Newly appointed Waterford FC manager Marc Bircham chats to Kieran after the Blues stunning win in Dundalk while John Mernock from Save Tolka Park speaks to us about the ongoing campaign. Kieran, John & Gary review & preview the latest fixtures, talk European draws for LOI clubs and there's a near meltdown at the end of the show as breaking news from Oriel Park emerges and develops within minutes. Well worth the listen!

Kieran, Jon & Gary look ahead to the resumption in the LOI after the mid-season break with some red hot debate on who's under pressure and who's not after the first part of the campaign.....Some very alternative views among the lads it's fair to say it makes for great listening. James Doona tells us why he's loving football again at Athlone Town while Vinny Faherty talks Galway, John Caulfield, and retirement from the LOI. Listen, subscribe, share & leave a review!

It may be the mid-season break but there's no rest here at BTS as Kieran, Jon & Gary review last weekend's results from both divisions as well as delivering their individual report cards for all 20 teams so far. Who's top of the class and who's flunking out? Tune in to find out. We also hear from LOI legend Conan Byrne who has announced his retirement as well as Dundalk caretaker boss Jim Magilton and St.Pat's supremo Stephen O'Donnell. Also contains chat on Ireland's win in Andorra, European coefficients, WatchLOI, and much more!

Two first-time guests join us on Between the Stripes LOI podcast as Kieran, Jon & Gary catch up with Drogheda's midfield machine Gary Deegan and the newly appointed Wexford FC manager Ian Ryan. As ever, the lads review and preview each and every latest fixture from both the Premier and First Division. You won't find better LOI coverage anywhere else! Enjoy the show.

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review last weekend's LOI Premier & First Division action as well as talking referees after the Tallaght throw-in controversy plus there are interviews with Keith Long, Alan Keane, and Dundalk fans protest organiser Jay McKeown. The lads also look ahead to this weekend's games and make their usual woeful predictions. Be sure to subscribe and leave your reviews!