
RTÉ Soccer Podcast
130 episodes — Page 3 of 3

Ireland v England preview, Shamrock Rovers' Conference calls and LOI reaction
Keith Treacy and Sky News Radio sports editor Joe Rawson join Raf Diallo to build up to Ireland's Nations League opener against England as Heimir Hallgrimsson begins his reign and Lee Carsley gets set for an audition. Plus, Shamrock Rovers' Conference League fixtures, the weekend's LOI and Premier League are discussed

Pat's seek Turkish delight, Ipswich's Irish and Heimir's 'b*****d' hunt
Graham Gartand and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to talk St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers in Europe, Dundalk's fixture fury, the TV debate, the weekend's LOI, Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson wanting a 'b*****d' in his team and Dara O'Shea joining the goalscoring Sam Szmodics at Ipswich.

Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's Euro exploits, FAI Cup reaction and the Premier League returns
Conan Byrne and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo to review the European wins for Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's as play-off ties await in the Europa League and Conference League with Rovers having guaranteed passage to the latter competition's group stage in any case. Plus, they chat FAI Cup action and the return of the Premier League.

Slips & stumbles in the title race
This week on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast Anthony Pyne is joined by Paul Corry and Keith Treacy to reflect on another weekend of twists and turns at the top of the table. Derry City failed to turn the heat up on Shelbourne when they drew with Dundalk. Can Ruaidhri Higgins’ men find the fluency to reel in Shels?
Thrills, spills and penalty decisions
This week Anthony Pyne is joined by Paul Corry and David Sneyd of the the42.ie to reflect on a drama-filled few days in the League of Ireland – at home and abroad.
Harsh lesson for Hoops | Shels' domestic focus
On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Conan Byrne and Keith Treacy join Anthony Pyne to reflect on the Irish clubs' fortunes in Europe.
Joy and despair as clubs struggle to balance domestic and European campaigns
On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast Anthony Pyne is joined by Graham Gartland and Paul Corry to reflect on the weekend's FAI Cup games and the talking points from the LOI clubs' European exploits.

Hello Hallgrimsson, Spain foil England, Ireland WNT and LOI at home and abroad
Conan Byrne and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to discuss Heimir Hallgrimsson's appointment as Ireland men's manager, react to Spain's Euro 2024 final win over England, discuss the Ireland WNT performance in Norwich and discuss the LOI clubs at home and abroad.

Heimir Halgrimsson: The Icelandic insight into the new Ireland manager
Icelandic sports journalist Jóhann Ingi Hafþórsson of daily newspaper Morgunblaðið joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to share an insight into the new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and also talks Shamrock Rovers v Vikingur.

Euro 2024 semis, England and France underwhelm | Ireland head to Carrow Road | LOI in Europe
Keith Treacy and Sky News Radio sports editor Joe Rawson join Raf Diallo to discuss the upcoming Euro 2024 semi-finals involving France v Spain and England v Netherlands, plus build-up to Ireland WNT's Carrow Road trip and the LOI with European first legs looming.

England's escape, Germany v Spain vie for Euro 2024 semis | LOI returns
Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to react to the most recent Euro 2024 last-16 fixtures including England's lucky escape against Slovakia, Spain and Germany on collision course, and upcoming matches. Plus, they review Friday's action as the LOI returned after the mid-season break.

England soul-searching, Scotland regrets, Euro 2024 previews and LOI news | RTÉ Soccer Podcast
Keith Treacy, Paul Corry, Sky Sports' Joe Rawson and Slovakian football journalist Lukas Vrablik join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest action from Euro 2024 including Scotland's exit, England's issues and a finely poised Group. Keith and Paul also talk LOI matters including European draws and transfer news.

Edgy England and Euro 2024 focus | O'Shea candidacy divides opinions | Shels sitting pretty
Keith Treacy and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to review the first three days of action from Euro 2024 including England's nervy start and preview the upcoming fixtures. They also share their diverging views on John O'Shea's potential Ireland candidacy and review the last round of LOI matches.

Euro 2024 preview | Ireland v Portugal reaction | Thursday's LOI and Ten Hag stays
Alan Cawley and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo to preview Euro 2024 which will be live to watch across RTÉ platforms and review Ireland's window against Portugal and Hungary. They also look ahead to Thursday's LOI fixtures and react to Erik Ten Hag staying at Man United.

Cannon call, Ireland 'drift', Sweden Part 2 | Real Madrid make it 15 | LOI review
Conan Byrne, David Sneyd and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to chat Tom Cannon's call-up and build up to the Ireland men's friendly against Hungary, discuss the women's second clash against Sweden, review the LOI and react to Real Madrid's Champions League final win.

Champions League final | Ireland v Sweden | Super Shels, shock at Wembley
Lisa Fallon, Paul Corry and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk LOI after a big week at the top and bottom, preview Ireland's home Women's Euro qualifier against Sweden, look ahead to the Champions League final and react to Man United's FA Cup win and strong Irish performers abroad.

Leverkusen's Irish guide, Stephen Kenny first impressions, Premier League forecast
Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to discuss how the leading EPL clubs are shaping up for next season and pick out a standout Irish player abroad. They also review the LOI including Stephen Kenny's first St Pat's matches, while Bayer Leverkusen's Irish tour guide Gareth Houston shares an insight ahead of the Europa League final.

Saint Stephen Kenny? Sam Curtis' EPL debut, Melia magic and Arsenal supporting Spurs | RTÉ Soccer Podcast
Former St Pat's men Eoin Doyle and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to talk about Stephen Kenny being linked to the Saints vacancy, Mason Melia's impact against Shamrock Rovers, Sam Curtis' Premier League debut for Sheffield United, Arsenal needing a favour from Tottenham and Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.
LOI twists, turns and title challengers | Champions League | mighty McKenna
Anthony Pyne is joined by Conan Byrne and Keith Treacy to dissect a drama-filled Bank Holiday weekend of SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division action. The lads also look ahead to the two Champions League semi-finals, and reflect on Fermanagh man Kieran McKenna's remarkable achievement in leading Ipswich Town to the Premier League.

Irish academy issues | Bayern v Real Madrid | Liverpool fading and LOI review
Graham Gartland and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo to discuss the issues around Irish academies amid hopes for investment, preview this week's Champions League semi-final first legs, review the latest LOI action including a winning start for Noel King, and talk the Premier League title race as Liverpool fade from the picture.

Canham kicks down the road, Sh-talemates, Man United relieved and Forest's fury
Paul Corry and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Ireland's extended manager hunt, the PFAI survey on facilities, the LOI weekend including Damien Duff's comments about Shane Farrell and Dundalk anointing Noel King as manager. Plus, they talk Man United's FA Cup escape, the PL title race and Nottingham Forest's extraordinary statement.

Not that 'early' April announcement | Champions League buzz, title race twists | LOI review
Keith Treacy and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to discuss the impending appointment of the Ireland men's manager which is outflanked by breaking news about the FAI CEO's exit announcement. They also chat Champions League second legs, Arsenal and Liverpool slipping up in the Premier League title race and the LOI weekend.

Dundalk sack O'Donnell, Pyro perils, Ireland v England, Liverpool blink first and Champions League QFs
Graham Gartland and RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Ireland WNT's defeat to France and build up to the England game. They also talk about the late incident during Drogheda v Shelbourne, Dundalk sacking Stephen O'Donnell, huge Champions League quarter-finals and Liverpool dropping points at Manchester United.

Ireland's Metz mission | LOI analysis | City and Arsenal tightly poised
?Conan Byrne, Méabh De Búrca and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against France, review the weekend's LOI action and discuss the Premier League title race after Man City and Arsenal's stalemate.

Ireland's March takeaway and O'Shea on the menu? | LOI derbies galore and City v Arsenal
Former striker Eoin Doyle and ex-manager Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review Ireland's two friendly matches against Belgium and Switzerland, and John O'Shea's chances of becoming permanent boss as well as a look ahead to a huge long weekend in the LOI and Manchester City v Arsenal.

Ireland friendlies forecast | Man United's chaotic win over Liverpool | LOI reaction
Keith Treacy and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo to discuss John O'Shea's Ireland squad for the Belgium and Switzerland friendlies, review the weekend's League of Ireland action, Manchester United's dramatic FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool and the Champions League draw

Ireland squad watch | Liverpool, City and Arsenal triumvirate | What next for Bohs and Louth mood music
Graham Gartland and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo to preview John O'Shea's Ireland squad selection, review the LOI action and reaction including Bohs parting ways with Declan Devine and put the microscope on Dundalk and Drogheda. Plus, they discuss Liverpool and Man City's draw and Arsenal's Champions League second leg against Porto.

Ireland's O'Shea interregnum, April answer | WPD 2024 preview and LOI | Liverpool v City
Keith Treacy and RTÉ Sport's James McMahon join Raf Diallo discuss John O'Shea's appointment as Ireland interim manager, Brian Kerr's involvement, the latest LOI action and Liverpool v Man City and Erik Ten Hag's Man United, while Méabh De Búrca previews the new Women's Premier Division season

Derby day flare-up, Klopp's Kids and Ireland's Italian job
Keith Treacy and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest LOI action including the flares controversy in the Pats-Bohs game, Liverpool's Carabao Cup win, Adam Idah's brace for Celtic and the Football Pathways Plan. Anthony Pyne also reviews the Ireland WNT friendly against Italy.

Enter the dragon? Chris Coleman Ireland talk, LOI roars back, WNT news and striker focus
Former striker Eoin Doyle and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Chris Coleman entering the Ireland vacancy equation, Eileen Gleeson's squad for the WNT friendlies, the opening LOI weekend, Champions League last-16, Premier League title race and the form of Evan Ferguson, Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez.