The big kick off

Roy Shanahan, Nathan Doyle and Niamh Mcgee take a look at the new League Of Ireland Premier Division and Try to predict who will finish where..... - Run through all ten teams (discussion on how they look heading into the season) - Mention Key Player(s) & best signing

Host Peter Moore had David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com on the panel with him to discuss all things football.. - Zaha not taking the knee - Chris Wilder gets the sack - Should OGS stay at United? - Was criticism of Messi and Ronaldo in Champions League exit fair?

Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss the many topics out there in the Premier League and more including... - Did Klopp dig a bigger hole for himself and Liverpool - A Champions League revamp on the way - Thomas Tuchel is Chelsea's perfect match - What happened to Plan B? - Refusal from clubs to allow players to join International Squads - Referee's to speak after games

Host Peter Moore was joined by Elizabeth Cartwright and Debbie Knight. - Looked back at the six nations. - The problems with Italian rugby. - The improved form of Harlequins. - - Red cards in Premiership. - Time for a change for England captaincy Owen Farrell - Looked ahead to the weekends Gallagher Premiership matches

Ollie Rayner, Debbie Knight, Wes Spearman and Mark Smith join Peter Moore for another Cricket Podcast. They had a bit to talk about.... - Looking back at the 3rd test match between India and England that finished in 2 days. - Ahead to the current test. - England appointment of new coaches Marcus Trescothick, Jon Lewis and Jeetan Patel.

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle and Niamh McGee from thebigkickoff.com There was plenty to discuss including.... - Will Soccer Republic be missed? - Derry City to be the first to allow fan's back in? - Treaty United gather a squad together, how did they do? - World cup in Ireland!? - Fan's Question this week.... Richie Towell to Shamrock Rovers in a lucrative deal, is he worth it?

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com who needed to get a few things off his chest.... - Why no Specialist penalty takers? - Penalty run up's - Players wasting time - Top four race is on! - Where have all the top Centre Forwards gone? - Shaw and Solskjaer - Jonjo Shelvey on Leeds Pointless running

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com and Keith Fitzsimons from Irish Footy Vlogs to discuss the week's League of Ireland news including... - The drama behind the First Division licencing bid's.. - WATCHLOI is back! - Duffy and McClean and the online abuse they suffer and others - Are there really too many LOI clubs in Dublin? - Our favourite transfers of the pre-season so far - Fan's Questions

David Buggle and Peter Moore from thebigkickoff.com join host Roy Shanahan to discuss the weeks football... -Manchester City's Revival - Where's the improvement at Tottenham? - Liverpool beaten again - Fernandes Frustration - Champions League

Galway United Manager John Caulfield joined host Roy Shanahan and there was plenty to discuss... - First Season with the club - Typical day of a LOI manager - Lisa Fallon & Gary O'Connor - Pre-Season and the Season Ahead - Developing young players - Cork City

Host Roy Shanahan was joined on the podcast by Shamrock Rovers league winning Centre Back Roberto Lopes. Some of the topics discussed were.... - Eat with Pico - Improvements in his game - Boss Stephen Bradley - Pre-Season - European and International football

Roy Shanahan caught up with new Treaty United Manager Tommy Barrett to discuss both his and the clubs ambitions this year. - Treaty United's LOI status - Building a Squad - Expectations of the Board - Developing Quality Players And a bit more.....

The first Tbko LOI Podcast of 2021! With the last Podcast in November we had alot to talk about including : - The Premier Division fixtures - Who has done the best business in the off-season so far? - The First Division fixtures to be released next week despite not knowing who will be competing in the league! - Finn Harps new stadium - Ireland's U21 Qualification group and a bit more.....

Host Peter Moore was joined by Ollie Rayner, Daily Mail's Paul Newman, Ben Kosky and Wes Spearman. Topics : - Look back at Sri Lanka vs England test series. - Look ahead to England tour of India. - Look back at the brilliant Australia vs India test series

Peter Moore was joined by Debbie Knight, John Kingston, Joe Harvey and Elliott from the Spiral. Topics : - Return of the Gallagher Premiership. - Look at Pro 14 and Ireland rugby - Look ahead to start of six nations - Sacking of Harlequins Paul Gustard

And then there was two. Roy Shanahan and David Buggle discussed all things football including... - Liverpool vs Tottenham and should Klopp buy a CB in January - Manchester United losing to bottom of the table Sheffield United - Thomas Tuchel's new start - Transfer Talk

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com There was plenty to discuss with the Premier League at it's half way point... - Liverpool not firing on all cylinders - Who are the real challengers? - Is Phil Foden ready to replace David Silva? - Wayne Rooney... Where does he rank in the top Premier League Strikers? - Phil Neville & Inter Miami... Job's for the boys? - Transfer Talk

Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Nathan Doyle discuss the footballing topics of the week including.... - Damien Duff leaves the Republic of Ireland backroom team - Referee Michael Oliver's interview with the Mail on Sunday - John Nicholson's article on why the FA Cup shows Premier League money gap dwarves skills gap - Transfer Talk

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle, Neal Dobbs and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com With teams in the middle of a busy Christmas schedule there was a lot to discuss.... - Leeds United's tweet regarding Karen Carney's Analysis of their season - Can Big Sam save West Brom? - All the team's inconsistent form making for a wide open league this season - Plenty of discussion on Arteta, Lampard, Manchester United and Liverpool Plus Transfer talk and a bit more..

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com's Neal Dobbs. With a full week of football and 3 games for most the Premier League is starting to heat up.... Jose Mourinho's Spurs team who were riding high at the top of the table, all of a sudden dropped to 4th with two disappointing results. Liverpool get back to winning ways while Manchester United climb up the table to a dizzy 3rd place. Celtic win the Scottish cup, but is this just masking a terrible season so far.... Plus a whole lot more!!

Peter Moore is joined on the show by sports writers Debbie Knight and Joe Harvey. There was plenty to talk about including... - The opening few weeks of the Gallagher Premiership - The opening weekend of the Champions Cup - A look back at the Autumn Internationals - Pro 14 - Danny Cipriani and Steve Diamond And a whole lot more!

Mino Raiola last week said Paul Pogba must leave Manchester United in the next transfer window. That the midfielder was "unhappy" at Old Trafford. What made this all the worse was his timing. The day before a crucial Champions League game against RB Leipzig. We discussed and shared our opinions of Riaola and Pogba's time at Manchester United.

We discussed Mina Raiola's announcement that Paul Pogba should move from Manchester United in the next transfer window. Also we took a look at the World Cup Qualifying draw. Also we took a look at the Champions League and Premier League so far.

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com and former St Pats player Martin Russell who also Managed at UCD, Limerick and Bray Wanderers. Not only did we talk about a fantastic FAI Cup final between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk but Martin gave his thoughts on the League of Ireland, why we don't develop top strikers and Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team so far.

Host Roy Shanahan along side David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com Neal Dobbs discuss Manchester United's loss to PSG and the role of Solskjaer in the inconsistency in the team's weekly performances. Also Discussed was... - Should Frank Lampard play Giroud ahead of Tammy Abraham? - Should Klopp stop whinging about his injuries? - Champion's League - Premier League And alot more!

It was FAI Cup Semi-Final weekend and host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com took a look at a record breaking win for Dundalk and a battle of the Rovers at Tallaght. Also discussed was... - The departure of Brendan Clarke at St Pats - Peamount United win the WNFL and how does the women's game grow? - A call from the League for Premier Division team's to express interest in entering 'B' teams into First Division - Jordan Flores nominated for the Puskas Award 2020 - LOI Fan's questions this week were... Who is your First Division Player of the Year? What big marquee move will we see happen in the off season?

Host Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com discuss the Champions League and Premier League results and teams chances. But the show had to start off with a look back at the a No.10 that lifted Argentina and Napoli to reach the heights they may not have thought they could reach.... Diego Maradona.

Peter Moore was joined on this week's Rugby Podcast by John Kingston,sportswriters Debbie Knight and Joe Harvey and Nick Rewcastle Some of the topics discussed were... - The start of Autumn Nations Cup. - Looking forward to the start of the Gallagher Premiership. - The All Blacks loss to Argentina - Players to look out for in the Gallagher premiership this season

Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com's Neal Dobbs to look back at the Republic Of Ireland's game against Bulgaria and the Wales game at the weekend. - Why won't Stephen Kenny play Jack Byrne for larger periods of a game? - What formation is his team slowly evolving into? - Why is he taking so long to make substitutions? - What players should start in the first World Cup fixture in 2021?

Aidan Larkin from the Head in the Game LOI campaign joined Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to talk about their focus on mental health within the Leagues. We also discuss Dundalk's announcement that they will be employing a director of football. Longford Town's Promotion to the Premier Division in what was a tight game vs Shelbourne at Richmond Park. The Republic of Ireland during the International break and the calls from some who believe he is not qualified for the job. And as always we try to answer some LOI fan's questions that are put to us.

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland visited Wembley Stadium for an International Friendly. With a 3-0 victory to a far superior English side the big kick off team analyse the game and where it all may have gone wrong. Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com were joined by Galway United's Mikey Place. We looked back on Galway's change in form since John Caulfield arrived at the club and Mikey's time in the League of Ireland. Also the disappointment of losing out in the playoffs against Longford Town. We also discussed.... - The final day of the Premier Division and where that leaves everyone. - The possible return of Limerick as Treaty United and others officially express interest in returning to the First Division next season. - Vinny Faherty and Alan Bennett retire -And our weekly Fan's Questions...

Guests on this weeks Cricket podcast were Wes Spearman presenter of a cricket show on Radio Sonar and former Middlesex and England player Roland Butcher. - Topics discussed -IPL. -Englands t20 and odi squads to tour South Africa. -The state of West Indies cricket and what would you like to see changed in cricket

Peter Moore was joined this week by sports writer Debbie Knight, Joe Harvey from talking rugby union. Nick Rewcastle former Harlequins Media now NR-PR. Elizabeth Cartright from last word in sports. Jonathan Harris Bass rugby commentator and Tony Diprose director of sport at canford school. They had a look back at Gallagher Premiership Final. They also reviewed the Six Nations for both men and women. And little bit more....

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle review Dundalk's third Europa League game against Rapid Vienna which turned out to be a thriller! Also discussed was... - the possibility of Euro 2020 games not being played in Dublin - Mick McCarty takes up a new job in Cyprus - The First Division Playoffs - And the Fans Questions : Our thoughts on David Mcgoldrick retiring from International Football With the FAI looking for new clubs to enter into the First Division who would we like to see enter the league - Airtricity ending their sponsorship of the league... Who will take their place?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game as manager of Manchester Untied ended in defeat to Arsenal and the pressure is on the Norwegian. How does he compare to Klopp's first 100 games and is he progressing the team?

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com After a weekend where Mo Salah and Harry Kane got slated for the manner in which the gained a penalty for their respective side the big kick off team discussed the players diving and defenders having to learn how to defend in a non contact game. Also Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game as manager of Manchester Untied ended in defeat to Arsenal and the pressure is on the Norwegian. How does he compare to Klopp's first 100 games and is he progressing the team? Who is the worlds all time goal scorer? Celtic have made an indifferent start to the season, should they keep the faith in Neil Lennon or seek a new manager?

Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com look back on what was an exciting finish to the League of Ireland First Division in the race for promotion. And it didn't stop there... - Shamrock Rovers are Champions and what they need to give themselves a chance in Europe next season - Cork City are Relegated and should the supporters sell the club? - Dundalk travel to London to play Arsenal in the Europa League - Ollie Horgan took charge of his 200th game for Finn Harps

Topics discussed in cricket podcast. -Next seasons format for county cricket. -IPL. -Player to look out for next season. -England tours of Pakistan and South Africa Guests included Jon Batham ECB cricket reporter. Ex cricket player Ollie Rayner. Mark Robinson ex player and coach. Marcus Hook journalist and Annie Chave editor of County Cricket Matters and Jeremy Blackmore cricket writter

Host Roy Shanahan is joined again by Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com and David Buggle who makes his LOI podcast debut. It was Europa League night and we looked at the disappointing result from Dundalk vs Molde. - LOI & Covid (FAI finally release statement regarding the end of the season/positive cases starting to build up) - Ex Liverpool player Tom Brewitt saying he tried to injury Dundalk's Dan Cleary when they played together - Daire O'Connor to Cliftonvile -Fan Questions: 1. Sam Curtis made his debut for Rovers 2 in their last game at 14 years old, is that too young? 2. Which former Ireland international made the best transition into management?

Peter Moore's guests on this weeks rugby podcastwere Debbie Knight and Joe Harvey from Talking Rugby Union. - They look back at Bristol and Exeter's European success. - Took a look at what can happen if Wasps cant fulfil their Gallagher Premiership Final against Exeter this weekend. - The return of the six nations and Eddie Jones squad named for England's fixture against the Barbarians this weekend.

What a return to the Premier League after the international break. Everton and Liverpool battled it out at the top of the table... and it was a battle! Both Manchester clubs grab a win and Aston Villa are four from four!! Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and www.thebigkickoff.com's Peter Moore.

Peter Moore was joined by Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson, GB tennis player Alicia Barnett and tennis coach David Sammel. Topics discussed. - Look back over the summer of tennis. - Reviewed the recent French Open. - Jo Konta's current form - Heather Watson's recent comments about lack of young British talent coming through

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com. Stephen Kenny finished his week off with a 1-0 defeat away to Finland and we have a look at the game and the performances in this game and over the three games. Is Stephen Kenny the right man for the job? Is his style of play capable of gaining qualification? Is Jeff Hendrick's getting it unfairly in the neck?

Host Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com and Keith Fitzsimons from Irish Footy Vlogs. Topics Discussed : - Ireland vs Wales Nations League - Dundalk, At home and in Europe - Cork City's Struggles - First Division run in - Loi Fan's Questions

Host Peter Moore is joined by Debbie Knight, cricket writer Ben Kosky and Warwickshire fan Mark Smith - Look back at weekends Vitality Blast action. - Highlights of the summer of cricket. - Stuart Broad's recent comments about pay cuts. - IPL - Players who impressed during the summer

The Republic of Ireland were away to Slovakia in the semi-finals of the Playoffs for the European Championships which are being played in 2021. With Ireland getting knocked out on Penalties we take a look at both the team and individual performances. We also take a look at Stephen Kenny's style of play and what the future holds.

On the show this week joining host Peter Moore was John Kingston- former Director of Rugby at Harlequins. Tony Diprose- Former acadamy director at Harlequins and current referee JP Doyle. There was plenty to discuss including the final weekend matches of the Gallagher Premiership. The situation involving Sale Sharks and Covid-19. Nineteen players tested positive recently. And thoughts on Chris Robshaw's retirement

We recorded the show in the final hours of the transfer window. We discussed the deals that went through and some of the deals that needed to happen but didn't. Manchester United had a busy final day but did they get who they really needed? Everton are looking in good shape with their summer signings. Arsenal could have made the signing of the final day in Thomas Partey and in a position they badly needed to strengthen.

With football back in full flow the big kick off Football Podcast team had plenty to discuss. - Frank Lampard and Chelsea spent alot of money getting in new players this year and the results so far have been a little disappointing so is Lampards honeymoon period over? - Is it Liverpools title to lose? - Does Ole know his best starting eleven at Manchester United? - The handball rule that is destroying the game And plenty more including transfer news in the world of football!