The big kick off

Jurgen Klopp shocked the footballing world when he announced he would step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season. - Why is he leaving? - Who is likely to take over? - How does the news affect the team this season and next? - What made him so successful?

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle talk all things Irish including... - Do we want a Third tier in the League of Ireland? - Dundalk is looking to sell its naming rights Plus a bit more!

There was only a handful of Premier League games but that didn't shop the football stories rolling in... - Eni Aluko questions the policing of online hate speech - The Saudi League starts to show signs of wobble - Financial Fair Play rules starting to show its teeth

It's only 4 weeks to the League of Ireland's opening games and there is so much to discuss... - Is Higgins under pressure this season? - Can Galway make a big impact on the Premier Division? - Can anyone topple 4 in a row Champions Shamrock Rovers? - What is success for Damien Duff and Shelbourne? Plus a lot more!

January shocked us early this year! Are Bayern Munich looking to improve their squad? We discuss..... - Sancho to Dortmund - Dyer to Germany too.. - Havertz & Arsenal both struggling - Does Klopp need to win the League again before his times up at Liverpool?

There doesn't seem to be a game that isn't decided by VAR these days! We discuss the need for VAR and also.. - Squad size in the Champions League can make or break your season - Are Chelsea Improving?

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Stephen Bradley was unhappy that Cork City didn't give his Shamrock Rovers team a guard of honour, We discuss this and much more including... - The women's national team goes from strength to strength - Can Cobh Ramblers pull off a shock?

Lionel Messi made it a record 8 Ballon d,Or's. Did he deserve it this year? Roy Shanahan, David Buggle, and Neal Dobbs discussed this and much more including..... - Erik Ten Hag starts to feel the pressure - Saudi Arabia and the 2034 World Cup

If you're a Dundalk supporter these days it's getting more and more worrying. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the rumours surrounding the club and also discuss.. - League of Ireland takeovers at Treaty United & Drogheda - Stadium developments including Oriel Park - Is Euro 2028 going to benefit the LOI in any way?

Is Bobby Charlton up there with the greatest footballers of all time? We discuss this and many other topics including.... - Spurs are looking less and less... Spursy! - Premier League goalkeepers are struggling - Who has been the best purchase so far?

Roy Shanahan was joined by Neal Dobbs and David Buggle to discuss... - City lose 3 in the last 5 games - Can Newcastle win the Champions League? - Is Birmingham and Rooney a good fit? And much more!

The rumours are out that Stephen Bradley is no longer a happy camper at Shamrock Rovers. Is his time there nearly up? - Liam Buckley moves back to his Sporting Director role - Are Drogheda United close to securing investment in the club? - A couple of Managers secure their 2024 position in the hot seat

Was it just a mistake or were the VAR officials just Asleep At The Wheel? - Can a foul not just be a foul anymore? - Ten Haag sees improvement in Manchester United! - How good is the standard of goalkeeping in the Premier League?

As Dave Rogers leaves his position at Finn Harps we ask 'Who will be next to sit in the Finn Harps hot seat?' - What is needed to help Galway United remain a regular club in the top tier? - WNT make it 2 out of 2 in the Nations League - UCD and Andy Myler part company

We are six games into the Premier League season and some things haven't changed from last season.... Like Chelsea being absolutely rubbish! We discuss the Blues and more including... - What is handball? - Liverpool have a fire in their belly again! - Would Bruno Fernandes get more recognition if he played for a better team like Man City?

Bohemians have been working hard behind the scenes for years to redevelop Dalymount Park. Is it finally about to happen? Also.. - The Irish FA release a 5-year plan for the NIFL - Jonathan Hill discusses both Stephen Kenny and Vera Pauw - The FAI cup draw makes for interesting reading

Four defeats out of five leave Stephen Kenny in a precarious position! We discuss, what next and most likely who next? Also... - The U21s show the seniors how it's done - Derry City and Finn Harps Stadium redevelopment news - The next Women's International manager - Look ahead to the weekend's LOI games

Many were worried about Sligo Rovers at the start of the season, halfway through it it doesn't look to be getting any better! Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss Sligo and many other Irish football topics brought up this week.... - Irish clubs in Europe - What Managers will be under pressure during the league run-in? - What will be Ireland's legacy after the World Cup?

Evan Ferguson received heaps of praise at the weekend and that was just music to Bohemian supporters everywhere! - Derry City in Europe - Irish Abroad - Do clubs underestimate the efforts of Ultra Supporters? - LOI review

Shamrock Rovers have had a week to forget. They're not the only ones. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look at all the LOI news including... - Is Sky Sports to show LOI games? - Packie Bonner is looking for LOI clubs to be a feeder club for Celtic - Cup Competitions Galore - Women's World Cup

With the World Cup now less than two weeks away, Vera Pauw certainly didn't need any distractions to the team's preparations but that's what she got. - Will Andy Pilley's jail time see an unstable future for Waterford? - An update on redevelopment work on Richmond Park

What a week for Irish Football..... Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss... - Mayo FC joined the league! - Drogheda United is close to securing a US investor - Robbie Keane takes a job in Israel Plus a lot more!

Shelbourne fans are on cloud nine with the news that Acun Illcali's takeover has been completed. We discuss this and much more including.... - Derry City have plans of their own - Warrenpoint to the LOI? - Which Irish player needs a move this summer?

It was the last day of the Premier League season and the final positions were decided. Roy Shanahan, David Buggle, and Neal Dobbs discuss where this leaves some of the clubs and what there's to do during the summer.

Damien Duff likes to get things off his chest now and again. This week it was football agents and it is hard not to disagree. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss Damien and more.. - Andy Pilley faces time in prison - Centre of Excellence in Cork is scrapped - Jon Daly takes over at St Pat's - Ireland U17's in the Euros

Ivan Toney was hit with an eight-month ban for breaking FA betting rules. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs, and David Buggle discuss the aftermath and what the future holds for all at Brentford. Also.. - The treble is on for Manchester City - Did Arsenal overachieve this season? - How do you rate Rafael Leao? - Is it time to mic up VAR?

It wasn't exactly a classic but Madrid vs City was as intriguing as we hoped it would be. Roy Shanahan, David Buggle, and Neal Dobbs discuss the Semi Final of the Champions League and how the 2nd leg might look next week. - Manchester United go into full wobble mode - Where next for Messi? - 3 games left in the relegation battle - A new Football Documentary And a bit more

St Pats and Cork City find themselves managerless early into the season. What's going on? Who is going to take over at each club? Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss this and more including... - Shamrock Rover gets the bragging rights after the Dublin derby - Irish Women's national team in the Nations League - The step up on banning Pyro has kicked off

Yet again Spurs lose another man in charge! When will they get it right when it comes to managers? Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs, and David Buggle discuss this and much more including.... - Pochettino to Chelsea? - Arsenal title chances take a major blow - Who goes down this season?

Jack Byrne had a lot to think about over the last couple of weeks as official bids for him came in from the MLS. As the transfer deadline came and passed with Jack staying at Rovers, we ask what does it mean for his future? - More plans are drawn up for Dalymount Park - The FAI submit a document looking for their share in betting tax And a little bit more.....

It's not the first time Manchester United have been knocked down to the canvas this season. Another heartless performance saw them tumble out of the Europa League Quarter Finals. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs, and David Buggle discuss United and much more including... - Frank Lampard is sinking fast - The bookies make City hot favorites to topple Real Madrid - Are Arsenal wobbling? - Juventus have their 15-point reduction reversed

A disgruntled Stephen O'Donnell said his piece about the artificial pitch in Dundalk, Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle share their thoughts too! Also this week... - The Euro 2028 bid, Do we really want it? - Athlone Town are at it again! - The LOI Fan question this week is from Australia

Carlo Ancelotti is still rocking it in Spain. Every year his Real Madrid sides have challenged or won a Champions League. It's no different this year and Carlo knows he has one club to swat away - Arsenal had a wobble - Jude Bellingham turns down Liverpool

Roy Shanahan, David Buggle, and Neal Dobbs discuss the bizarre decision by Chelsea Football Club to appoint Frank Lampard as their short-term manager until the end of the season. Also... - Harry Kane's traumatic visit to Goodison - Newcastle have Champions League in their own hands And a little bit more.

Alan Reynolds to Waterford can only strengthen the Blues chances of automatic promotion this season. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss this and more including... - Shelbourne are busy behind the scenes - More Irish talent to Mainland Europe - Is Evan Ferguson the real deal?

Another manager has gone in another trophyless year for Tottenham Hotspur. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss where Spurs go now.... Also... - Evan Ferguson on the move? - New Human Rights rule brought in for club owners - We debate who should be next into the Premier League Hall of Fame.... it's getting harder!!!

Roy Shanahan, Nathan Doyle and Neal Dobbs look back over the European Championship Group B qualifier that was the Republic of Ireland vs France.. - Were Ireland as good as everyone said? - Who caught the eye on the night? - How do we rate Greece and the Netherlands? Also.. - Keith Long to Waterford - Virgin Media to show a LOI game! - Dublin City Council on new plans for stadiums

Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle look at the week's football stories including.... - What will Daniel Levy do with Harry Kane in the summer? - Earling Haaland = Player of the year? - Is the new world cup format to everyone's liking? Plus alot more...

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the week's stories including.... - A New all island cup for the WNL - Are St Pats taking a step back? - New players eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland And alot more....

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the weeks League of Ireland stories including... - UCD robbed on Friday night - Athlone Town making strides to improve the club - Hull City are on the hunt - Is it the end of pyro's in our grounds?

After the 5-2 trashing from Real Madrid in the Champions League, Roy Shanahan asked Neal Dobbs and David Buggle to put their finger on what's going wrong at Liverpool!! Let us know what you think is holding the team back....

The FAI recently released its statement about the Markets Field Stand incident. To say Waterford fc supporters where not happy is an understatement! Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss.. - The opening games in 5 mins - The Markets Field Statement- Are the fans to blame? - Hull City look to invest in Dundalk - Are referee's going to be under further scrutiny? - Should International games be allowed to be played in Derry?

Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss all the weeks stories including.... - Have Arsenal blown their chances of winning the league? - Did Dyche blow Everton's Merseyside chances before kick-off? - Why can't PSG get it right on the pitch? - Is Conte the problem? Plus so much more

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were joined by football journalist James Rogers to preview both the Premier Division and the First Division and it turned up a few topics such as... - Can Wexford push for Promotion? - Could Dundalk and Drogheda ever ground share? - Will Shelbourne have enough to break into the European places? Plus a lot more!

With the European Super League news hot off the press we had to squeeze it in. Is it something you would want to see your club in? Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss all it entails plus... - Are Manchester City crumbling on and off the pitch? - Is Casemiro as good as the hype suggests? - Leeds United hit the panic button - Has Dyche already shown up Frank Lampard?

Dermot Usher takes over at Turners Cross and it's exciting times ahead for Cork City supporters. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss this and many other stories including.... - Sligo Rovers get green light to commence building on the refurbishment of The Showgrounds - The Presidents Cup - Ireland u21 Euro group - LOITV returns

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were joined by Joseph Murray from Galway United's media team to discuss... - John Caufield & Galway United's 'Now or Never' season - Sligo Rovers need a striker - Dave Rogers breathing excitement & positivity - Drogheda United stadium naming rights - Gambling on LOI Fixtures - Fan Question: Are the 10-team leagues too small?

Harry Kane is set to break all sorts of goalscoring records. While that is all well and good, there isn't a trophy in sight. Is he happy to choose loyalty over ambition? Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs to discuss Kane's ambition and much more including.... - The mess at Everton - Who has the bigger rebuild.... Klopp or Potter? - The new white card

It's been a couple of tough seasons for Dundalk and already pre-season has the Lilywhite supporters growing nervous. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the rumours circling around Oriel Park and much more including.... - The Brandywell to get a facelift? - Is there room for two clubs from Limerick in the LOI? - Should Cork City be looking to do more than just avoid relegation in 2023?