The big kick off

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss a new season full of change.... - Bohemians welcome Pat Fenlon back - What can Kerry FC offer this season? - LOI clubs charging underage teams to play, what do we think of that? And much much more.....

The Season may be finished but there are still plenty of stories and transfers to mull over.... - Dave Rogers takes over at Finn Harps - Cork City sold to Dermot Usher - Stephen Henderson is the new Longford boss - WNL goes professional - Are Bohemians falling behind?

Belgium were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage and in turn, ended the last chance for their golden generation to lift a trophy. Was Roberto Martinez's time in Belgium a failure? Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss this and many other World Cup Topics including.... - Who would you hate to see win the World Cup? - The end of Ronaldo - Brazil need to dance Plus a lot more!

The season may be finished but that doesn't mean the League of Ireland news and stories does likewise. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss... - New Chairperson at Drogheda United - Sligo Rovers unveil new stadium plans - Cork City to be taken over? - Kerry are in! And much more..

Four years have rolled around since France won the football's biggest prize, well four years and four months. There is so much to discuss including... - Is Southgate too negative to win the World Cup? - Could Ronaldo damage Portugal's chances? - Are France heavily reliant on Kylian Mbappe? And much more...... -

What a busy week in the League of Ireland! - Derry City win the FAI Cup - Shelbourne and Southampton to team up? - What now for Finn Harps and Ollie Horgan? - Minimum wage in the LOI - Did Stephen Kenny miss a trick with his latest Irish Squad?

It looks like the Fenway Sports Group have decided that now is the time to jump and make maximum profits off the back of their 300 million acquisition of Liverpool FC which they purchased 12 years ago. Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss what's next for Liverpool plus...... - Unai Emery gives Villa Fans a little bit of hope - The World Cup controversy.. it's all a little late - England starting eleven And much more....

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were delighted to be joined by Dermot Looney on the eve of the launch of his book 'Saints Rising'. The book looks back at the formation of the club up to the successful period in the late 50's into the early 60's'. This is a book with many great stories. Also, we discuss... - Shelbourne clinch the WNL in dramatic fashion - A couple of managerial departures - Should players celebrate in front of opposition supporters?

Tbko Football Show S3E11 : Has Conte Improved Spurs? by Roy Shanahan

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were back to discuss all the League of Ireland stories including... - Shamrock Rovers + Cork City = Champions - LOI Clubs and the National team looking for a new shirt supplier - Two new women's teams for 2023 - Is John Caufield under a bit of pressure? Plus much more...

Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs look back at a week in football..... - Gerrard gets the sack - Keane spouting off about Ronaldo - Newcastle keep getting results

After turning over Liverpool at the weekend Arsenal maintained their leas at the top of the Premier League. The question is can they stay there? Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs take a look at this weeks football stories including... - How to solve a problem like Liverpool - Ronaldo scores his 700th club goal but should he stay or should he go? - What's the next step for Newcastle? - Saka, Martinelli, Kulusevski Gallagher or Gordon... Who would you like at your club?

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look at the weeks League of Ireland stories including...... - Alan Reynolds says no to the bohs job - Cork City update us on the link to UCD - Ian Birmingham has a new job at St.Pats And much more....

With Erling Haaland leading the line for Manchester City, it really is hard to know how anyone can compete with them this year!? Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss all the weeks stories including….. Is Klopp losing his Mojo? Is Haaland the final piece in Pep’s jigsaw? Manchester United bottle it again! Conte = Mourinho in disguise?

It was International week and things didn't go exactly to plan for Steven Kenny. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs, David Buggle and Nathan Collins look back at the up's and downs during this campaign

It's International week and all eyes are on Stephen Kenny's men. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the squad and many other stories including.... - Richard Dunne linked to the Bohemians job - The FAI Cup Semi Finals - Shamrock Rovers making the same mistakes in Europe - Munster & Leinster Senior Cups, Do we want them & do we need them? - Fans Question : Are Shamrock Rovers the only side to benefit from the five substitution rule?

Brendan Rodgers seems all but doomed at Leicester City. The question is, who would you replace him with? Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss this and many other footballing stories including.... - Should out of form players like Harry Maguire make it into their International Squads? - FA Cup replays, Should they stay or should they go? - Antoine Griezmann's 30 minutes - Mane's struggles at Munich

Todd Boehly has certainly made an impression since he arrived at Stamford Bridge but is he more a distraction than anything else? Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal dobbs discuss Chelsea, Graham Potter, the Chelsea owner and much more including.... - Haaland just keeps on scoring, this time its an Ibrahimovic type finish - Are Celtic and Rangers struggling in Europe? -The youngest ever player in a professional game in the UK - The Pogba Family Feud And Much More.....

Waterford FC supporters finally had a bar on match night but they still weren't happy!? Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss this and other weekly League of Ireland stories including.... 1. Shamrock Rovers making more money in Europe 2. FAI have made decisions on both Sligo Vs Dundalk/Shels Vs Pats games. Did they make the right calls? 3. Ireland will play Austria/Scotland in the play-off for the women's world cup. The question is, do you know the layout of the playoffs? We thought we knew... 4. Ireland Men's and Women's teams won the 8 Nations Street Soccer tournament over the weekend. 5. Fan Question - What are the pros/cons to having the same manager with an underage team for a long period of time? (Alan Tighe)

It was a weekend where the referee's took the limelight. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss the weekend that was a shambles when it comes to officiating in the Premier League. Also discussed was... - Anthony, Did we see anything in his performance to suggest he will adapt to the Premier League? - Is Brendan Rodgers a dead man walking? - What's happening at Chelsea? And a whole lot more....

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all the weeks stories including..... - Ireland's Women's team guarantee a play-off place - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly at Dalymount - Keith Long is looking for a job, so is Michael O'Neill! - A new 1885 Bray supporters group

How do you try to explain Manchester United's abysmal performance against Brentford last week and then where the performance at home to Liverpool came from? It's been a rocky start to the season by some of the so called top six teams. We look at these and other stories including...... - Chelsea and Tuchel struggling - Is it set up for a good season for Spurs and Arsenal - Villa and Gerrard just plodding along And a bit more..

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look over the weeks League of Ireland stories including.... - Devastating News at Bohemians - Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in Europe - Waterford have new owners again! - Fans Question : Can the FAI help LOI clubs during a European campaign

Manchester United hit a new low over the weekend, trashed by Brentford 4-0. It could have been worse if the foot wasn't taken off the pedal in the 2nd half!! Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs look over all the footballing stories including.... - Conte vs Tuchel - Liverpool stuck in 1st gear - Manchester United in ruins - 30 years of the Premier League

In Europe, Sligo Rovers are out. After a bit of argy bargy in Tallaght, St Pat's are out. It really has been a really positive summer in Europe for our League of Ireland clubs... and Shamrock Rovers have a few more stories to write. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look over all the LOI stories of the week including.... - Finn Harps looking better off the pitch than on it - St Pats will regret missed chances in Europe - Shamrock Rovers secure Group Stage and Virgin Media attention - Kerry FC make another key appointment - Fan Question... Best/Favourite LOI win in Europe

The Premier League kicked off and it didn't disappoint. Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss all the weekends action including... - Have Spurs got the best forward 3 in the Premier League? - Manchester United's dodgy start and transfer bids - Klopp + A Draw = Pitchgate - Haaland the Beast And a lot more...

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look over the weeks League of Ireland stories including.... - The FAI Cup 2nd Round Draw - What kind of Dalymount will we see in 5 years? - Are Drogheda looking pushing to go Full-Time? - LOI European adventures - Summer Transfers

David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com were back to join host Roy Shanahan to discuss all the stories and transfer activities that surround the start of the new Premier League season including... - Ronaldo Torn Between Two Lovers - Haaland vs Nunez - Yes, England are European Champions - Is Jack Grealish yet to beat a player for City? - Are Leicester City broke? And a whole lot more! -

In a week Finn Harps welcomed financial promises surrounding their stadium, Bohemians lost a Promise with little financial gain. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss those stories and all the weeks League of Ireland news including.... - Shamrock Rovers outclassed - Wexford's new club structure and CEO - Shelbourne's new partnership

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle take a look at some of the week's League of Ireland and Irish Football stories of the week including... - League of Ireland teams in Europe - Dawson Devoy departs the League - Nathan Colins is the most expensive Irish player of all time.. Good Move? And a little bit more...

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were joined by Dundalk FM's Orla Crilly to discuss a revived Dundalk FC and much more including.. - Shamrock Rovers win in the Champions League - Derry City and Sligo Rovers chances at progressing to next round in Europe - Danny Mandroiu, Darragh Burns and Eoin Toal all on the move Plus a little bit more....

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the weeks League of Ireland stories such as.... 1 - Shane Keegan is the new Cobh Ramblers boss 2 - Waterford FC are up for sale again, or are they? 3 - Kerry FC intending to recruit locally 4 - Unrest at Bray Wanderers, or is it Cabinteely? 5 - Champions League for Shelbourne Women And a little bit more...

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com discuss all the League of Ireland and Irish International stories of the week including... - FAI Cup Draw - Should Ireland U21 bring eligible players down from the senior team for playoff game? - Women's International team hopes of qualifying for World Cup.. - Cobh Ramblers part way with Manager Darren Murphy, Where to for Cobh now? - Who will be the next Manager to leave their current job?

The Big Kick Off League of Ireland Podcast is back and there was plenty to catch up on. - Bohemians New Dublin Bus Jersey... Do we like it? - Waterford appoint Danny Searle - A great Noel Campbell story And much more.....

Host Roy Shanahan is joined on the second episode of 'The Coaching Debate' by former UCD, St Patrick's Athletic, Limerick, Bray Wanderers and Athlone Town Manager Martin Russell and Shamrock Rover coach Graham Gartland. Topics : 1 - Should all schoolboy and schoolgirl coaches avoid using Mourinho type tactics and look to play open and expansive football? 2 - Should you raise your voice to raise the standard? 3 - Should parents with no experience who take up teams have to take an introductory coaching course? The Coaching Debate will bring the best of football coaches together to discuss the topics in coaching and managing that you want discussed.

Host Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League Final and much more such as..... - Mane to Munich - Mourinho and his negative football - Nottingham Forest back in the Premier League - Ralf Rangnick will not take up consultancy role at Old Trafford - Transfer News including Declan Rice, Ngolo Kante, Robert Lewandowski and many more!

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs as the Premier League wraps up.... - Liverpool and Manchester City = World Class - Harry Kane in a Conundrum? - Man United fans, don't expect much next season - Hasenhuttl, Lampard, Marsh, How did they do? - No Mbappe! No Haaland! Who do Real Madrid get now? -

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Neal Dobbs and David Buggle to discuss..... - FA Cup final - Fatigue within the Liverpool squad - Man City Injuries and dropped points - The relegation battle, Everton, Leeds or Burnley? - Erling Haaland in the Premier League - The drama continues at Manchester United

In the first episode of 'The Coaching Debate' Roy Shanahan is joined by Coach Instructor and Author Larry Mahony, former Cobh Ramblers boss & Head of Youth Development at Shelbourne Stephen Henderson and Gary Daly from Training121. Topics : 1- What makes a good coach? 2- Should all the teams follow the FAI directive and look to play out from the back? 3- Quote.. (A) No child should be a sub every week (B) Every child should be afforded equal game time 4- Seeking Advice.. ' I run an u16 team and the club is short of space, I find it hard to coach 11 a side on a small astro' The Coaching Debate will bring the best of football coaches together to discuss the topics in coaching and managing that you want discussed.

The hugely talented Artist/Illustrator Barry Masterson joined host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss his amazing League of Ireland Illustrations and his beloved Longford Town. But that was not all... - A run through both divisions so far.... - Attendances in the league - Stephen Ward retires - Should clubs in certain parts of the country be made to play on All-weather pitches?

Joining Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle this week is former Wexford FC manager Brian O'Sullivan to discuss... - Brian's time at Wexford and Athlone Town - Sligo Rovers can't attract the best players because the are from the west : Conan Byrne - News on Galway United's new training facility - Manager and Media relations - Who would you rather.. Jason Byrne or Glen Crowe?

It's the business time of the season with FA Cup Semi-Finals sorted, Champions League Quarter-Finals done and dusted and promotion and relegation places starting to look more likely. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss.... - FA Cup Semi Finals - Should Kante leave Chelsea? - Champions League - Will Diego Simone ever manage in the Premier League? - What next for Wayne Rooney?

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the weeks stories including.. - Martin Russell leaves Athlone! Where now for Athlone Town? - Longford Town impressing again... - Who should be Bohemians Captain? - Republic of Irelands Women's team earn point in Sweden And a little bit more...

The game we all wanted to see finally arrived and it didn't let us down! Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle look back over the weeks football.... - Did Liverpool need to beat City to win the League? - Disgraceful United! - Will Conte and Kane be at Spurs next season? - Bayern Munich... How good are they really? And a lot more....

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss League of Ireland topics such as.... - LOI back with a bumper weekend/mid-week games after international break. - Galway United Takeover. Galway members voted in favour, huge news for them. What does this mean long/short term? Could this be the boost they need for promotion? - Sligo Rovers announce partnership with Westport United. How does this benefit both clubs? And a whole lot more....

Host Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss the weeks football including.... - The Manchester City vs Liverpool countdown begins.. - Rangnick finding the United job too tough to handle! - Warde-Prowse on the way to free kick greatness? - World Cup Draw and who will fancy their chances?

Roy Shanahan, Nathan Doyle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com look back on the Republic of Irelands International week and discuss a few questions that popped up off the back of the games against Belgium and Lithuania... - Who are the first choice front three? - Is there a place for Obafemi and Connolly? - Is Kelleher going to be the 3rd choice over the next year? - Would you rather your club or the Republic of Ireland to win their biggest competition? (One surprising answer here!) And a whole lot more!

Former Longford Town, Drogheda United, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne Centre Back Graham Gartland joins Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss all the weeks League of Irelands news.... - Clear The Head - The League so far... - Bohemians not challenging again - The Galway United Takeover - The loss of Anthony Barry - How do clubs stop the anti-social behavior? And a whole lot more!

Former Cobh Ramblers and Waterford United Manager Stephen Henderson joined host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss all things League of Ireland, Including.... - Flares or No Flares, That is the question! - St Pat's & Bohemians ground share? - Chris Forrester or Jack Byrne in your team? - February Player Of The Month And a whole lot more!

Former Sligo Rovers, Bohemians, Dundalk and Galway United manager Sean Connor joined us on the podcast to share a few stories and discuss all the weeks League of Ireland news & stories including.... - The Future for Derry City - The Leagues Double Weekend - WNL kicks off this weekend - Roddy Collins announces his Book The Rodfather All this and Sean shares his thoughts on his time at Sligo Rovers, his time in Africa and the LOI vs The Northern Irish Football League.