The Second Captains Podcast

We discuss latest Roy Keane adventure-farce, and the Celtic Twilight that will imminently descend on the dreams of either Scotland or Ireland.Ray Houghton reminisces about 40-a-side street football in Glasgow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about the rights and wrongs of booing McGeady and McCarthy, and just what it was that made Field Marshal Kitchener such a big deal. Tony Barrett joins us to talk about Brendan Rodgers' week from hell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland may now have the best coach in the world - Gerry Thornley and Mattie Williams tell us how Schmidt outsmarted the Springboks. We speak to Lisa Fallon, Ireland's foremost female coach working in a male environment. Plus there's invasive dressing-room cameras, and another league title for Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Henshaw or Payne' was the question all week - but when Joe Schmidt doesn't know the answer, he changes the question. Shane Horgan talks to us about our new centre partnership and how daunting a challenge South Africa is for Ireland.The San Francisco Giants are World Series champions for the third time in five years - and US Murph's happiness levels just went to 11. He tells us about the thrilling series win, the parade, and his own home-made commentary of the final inning.We have Tony Hawk, renowned skateboarder and entrepreneur in studio talking to us about skating in the White House, being in The Simpsons, the hoverboard and using the corporate dollar for good. The Commodore 64, sports specialisation, and 'the best computer game never made' also feature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from the Web Summit, Eoin, Ken and Ciaran peer into the future and they aren't sure they like what they see. Augmented reality, accelerated obsolescence, consumable chunks of content, and lots of filling in of forms.Jonathan Wilson tries to explain Manchester City's European malaise.And Damien Comolli talks to us about his life in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about Oscar's masterpiece, Mourinho's misdirection and Marco Reus' melancholia.Emmet Malone joins us in studio to talk about St Pats' FAI Cup win, and if the concept of 'lifetime fans' still exists in Ireland.And John Brewin analyses the Manchester derby and the apparent moratorium on criticism of Louis van Gaal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are the Six Nations champions, and it's probably no harm to remind ourselves of that fact, because we're in a spot of bother ahead of this November series. First up are South Africa this weekend, Gerry Thornley and Grenoble Top 14 head coach Bernard Jackman assess our chances against a side that have changed the blueprint .Sport is littered with managerial number 2's faltering when they make the step up to the hot seat. Rory Gallagher is better set than most though as he takes over from Jim McGuinness as Donegal senior football manager, as Keith Duggan explains.Plus there's Ken's obsession with scrum-halves, Eoin's lateral thinking, rugby stereotypes and footballers needing to work on their poker face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about John Delaney's criticism of the Scottish FA, Daniel Sturridge's injury fatalism and Roy Keane's review of Gone Girl. Featuring King Of The Golf, and I Sing For Nobody.Kevin McDaid of You Boys In Green joins us to discuss the Scotland match ticketing issues.And Don Givens is on the show to reminisce about his hat-trick against the Soviet Union - today is the 40th anniversary of Ireland's 3-0 win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dublin marathon was won last Monday by Kenyan athlete Eliud Too, and he joins us in studio to talk about his upbringing, the Irishman aiding his athletic career, and the difference a win like this can make to his family.Ben Te'o will take the number 13 jersey for Leinster on Friday evening, and he has quite a bit on his mind - filling Brian O'Driscoll's shoes, and adjusting quickly to a new sport. Brian Carney talks to us about rugby league converts and the challenges they face.Plus there's Aidan Walsh choosing hurling, Damien Duff's ankles, The Hick from French Lick, Martin Chariots Offiah and the Mudlark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss reptilian Chelsea, Van Gaal - Mourinho love, Fergie's obsession with Fergie, Scotland Ireland ticket issues and watching TV with Roy Keane.Jonathan Wilson is very confident Chelsea will run away with the league. Ken suggests they have a few fatal flaws, and asks if Man United have turned a corner.Miguel Delaney analyses Pardew, poorly Spurs, Big Sam and the Roy n Fergie merry go round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three games, two wins and only two tries tells some of the story for the Irish provinces in the European Cup this weekend - Denis Hickie and Gerry Thornley are on hand to tell us how much Munster and Leinster have learned from their opening two wins, and what it will take for someone to beat Toulon.The Airtricity League finished in fairytale style for Dundalk at the weekend. Goalscorer, MOTM and returning hero Stephen O'Donnell tells us of his own story of redemption...and how his long weekend has been.Plus there's half time on-pitch interviews, Anthony Daly's swimming trunks, and Ken tells us about the time Paul Gascoigne met high Italian fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss the scandal of The Shirt, and wonder who's inside the Mickey Mouse outfit at Man United.Tony Barrett joins us to analyse Liverpool's battering at the hands of Real Madrid.And Sid Lowe previews the likely return of Luis Suarez in this weekend's El Clasico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster lock Dave Foley is 26 years old, and in the last week he has won a Champions Cup match courtesy of a last-second drop goal, got called up to the Irish squad, and will play in front of a sold-out Thomond tomorrow night. During the most exciting week of his career he reflects on how a lunch with Paul O'Connell helped turn his career around.US Murph tells us about his beloved San Francisco Giants getting back to the baseball World Series, the sports psychologist at the heart of the Superbowl champions the Seattle Seahawks comes in for a chat, and Eoin and Ken give us their thoughts on the BOD / Keano autobiographies.All this plus BOD lessons, inside the mind of Richard Sherman and the Second Captains virtual mail satchel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken wonder about the element of surprise in football, we hear from some angry managers, and discuss Jose Mourinho's new idea for Chelsea's skull n bones club crest.John Brewin joins us to talk about what has Arsene Wenger so irritated.And Raphael Honigstein analyses the early-season struggles of Borussia Dortmund and if Germans have recovered from their 1-1 draw with Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first week of the new European cup featured some hardy perennials - including a last-minute Munster drop goal, a patchy early-season Leinster win, and yet another game between Ulster and Leicester. Gerry Thornley and Shane Horgan examine the three Irish recoveries and deeper issues at play.The best game of the weekend was between Australia and New Zealand, with the Wallabies losing first the game, and then their coach, who resigned immediately afterwards. Former Leinster and Scotland coach Matt Williams joins us from Sydney to discuss how the wallabies are set ahead of their trip to Europe.Cillian O'Connor won his third Mayo county final this weekend - he talks to us about getting a box off your brother, the All-stars, and playing football in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays' show features one of the heroes of Ireland's draw with Germany - David Forde talks to us about being too knackered to sprint the length of the field to celebrate with John O'Shea, the return of Shay Given and looking ahead to a momentous night in Glasgow next month.With the start of the European Rugby Champions Cup this weekend, Stephen Ferris joins us to discuss retirement, his Ulster pals and where they're at this season, and Simon Hick uncorked a bottle of red and talked rugby with Sky Sports' Stuart Barnes.And there are pointless mentions of Gabriela Szabo, the emasculation of Will Genia, and our favourite Nigerian pitchside reporter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph talk about John O'Shea's moment of glory, why it is that coaches often seem to prefer less talented players for more difficult games, and the new book on Pep Guardiola. Emmet Malone and Dion Fanning were in Gelsenkirchen for Ireland's 1-1 draw and they join us with their reaction and what O'Neill should do now that its raining Irish midfielders.And we hear from Jonathan Wilson on the drone-scuppered Serbia-Albania game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken and Eoin discuss the Robbie Keane/Wes Hoolahan/Shane Long dilemma, the shrinking home advantage, Roy Keane's expectations of telepath, and Roy Hodgson stepping on another rake.Emmet Malone takes the pulse of the Irish squad before they take on the world champs.German analyst Stephan Uersfeld tells us they remain super confident in spite of shaky recent form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken, Eoin and Murph discuss monkey attacks, the pebble of Cashel, short kick outs, memorable goalies and if life would be better with a name like Jordan Perez.We welcome Gerry Thornley and Denis Hickie into studio to discuss the start of the European season, which Irish team will go furthest and if 'Toulon the unstoppable money machine' are bad for the game. On Saturday Poland secured their first win ever against hated rivals Germany, who hadn't lost a qualifier since 2007. We talk to Maciej Iwanski, football commentator with TVP Poland about the historical and sporting significance of this win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about Roy Keane's new book and wonder do we know the man any better after reading this latest autobiography.Emmet Malone was at today's launch of Roy's book and we hear his reaction to what has been a bizarre week overall.And Sid Lowe joins us to talk about FC Barcelona's part in the Catalan independence debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken has been speed reading the Roy Keane book and finds within those pages a man deeply unsure of himself, a comic genius and one who still enjoys confrontation as much as ever.We talk to Gabriele Marcotti about Keane, the Kevin Pietersen farce, bullying in elite sport and what its like to write Paolo Di Canio's autobiography.We also have Christy O'Connor on Cork legend Ger Cunningham replacing Anthony Daly, a Mt Kiliminjaro PBESO special, Mr Football Wally Downes, and lots of insight into the mind of Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss various managers' views on the proper response for injured or semi-injured footballers: do you grit your teeth and play through the pain, or burst into tears and let everyone down?John Brewin was at Stamford Bridge to see Chelsea rolling over the top of Arsenal.And Manuel Veth talks to us about the cost of Russia 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Ken and Murph implore Leinster and Munster to start fighting again, dismiss Carlow football, have a cunning plan for Joe Schmidt and explain how to out sprint Jim McGuinness.Denis Hickie and Gerry Thornley worry for Leinster, Munster and also Ireland after a sub standard derby on saturday night.Oisin McConville explains why Donegal's All Ireland win in 2012 was the greatest coaching achievement in the history of the GAA and why there's good news for, Meath, Galway and Longford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss whether the best way to stop conceding goals at set pieces is to practise not conceding goals from set pieces, and wonder whether Arsene Wenger has finally found his Caleb Folan.Richie Sadlier joins us to talk about Liverpool's abject showing in Basel.And Tim Vickery on the huge impact FIFA's ban on third-party ownership will have on Brazilian football's chaotic economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken ponder the future for sports journalism, the challenges of replacing greatness (Suarez and BOD specifically), the walk of shame and how criticism is the grit that turns Kilkenny oysters into pearls.David Wallace and Shane Horgan preview Leinster V Munster and discuss the Leinster/Ireland 13 jersey subplot.We ask Jackie Tyrell about channeling personal criticism, defending in packs and NFL nicknames. All this plus US Murph on Yankees legend Derek Jeter and whether his clean cut corporate image is too good to be true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss the sweetest taste in sport, which is the taste you get in your mouth as you watch your critics eating their words. Miguel Delaney analyses Chelsea's effortless rise to the top of the Premier LeagueAnd Kieran Canning fills us on on whether Luis Suarez has turned to comfort eating as the long biting ban rolls on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss Lefty's Fletcher Christian moment, the timing of Brian Cody's gripes, UFC's big sell, Cork's outrageous comeback and Monty's final word on being cool.Paul Kimmage was in Scotland to witness Mickelson throw Watson under the bus, while Malachy Clerkin assesses the magnitude of McGinley's achievements this week.Maurice O'Brien and Benny Dunne join us to discuss Kilkenny's dominance, Tipp's drop off and whether Clare 2013 was just a bump in the road for old style hurling. All this plus Pat Murray's Second Captains midas touch, Murph's dad's jeans and 'aloof' Dubuisson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss how to remain positive in a negative world and the weight of footballing expectation. And for the first time, Eoin opens up on his own experience in football management, including a furious dressing room clash with maverick winger Noel King.Jonathan Wilson joins us to talk about the growth of tactics-focused journalism.And Tony Barrett talks to us ahead of this weekend's Merseyside Derby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can there be such a thing as TOO much sport in one weekend? We say of course not, and that's why we're looking ahead to the All-Ireland hurling final replay, the Ryder Cup, and talking to our first ever current NFL-playing guest. Michael Kavanagh and Maurice O'Brien don their baseball caps and do their best Brian Cody impersonation to pick their likely All-Ireland final selections, while US Murph tells us why Rickie Fowler has the cajones to win the Ryder Cup back for his beloved Yanks. Pat Murray is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker, and tells us why his heroes are Ronan O'Gara, and Monaghan's Paul Finlay - all that, and Ken reverses the tactics truck back into our consciousness, right here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tried to like the All-Ireland football final for as long as we could, but there was no escaping it in the end - it was a pretty poor game. Tell a Kerry person who cares though, because they're champions for a 37th time. Our double-hard analysis dream team of Oisin McConville and Anthony Moyles tell us where it was won and lost.We also look back on a crazy week of Premier League football, and there's a new documentary that helps explain why the Irish are so good at golf (its the gulf stream, rugged cliffs, and Scottish bankers).There's also golfers on Tinder, two mighty tractors in a battle to the death, Tommy Walsh's muscles, Ken's dubs, and footballers in jeans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about Frank Lampard's exemplary professionalism, Frank Lampard's deep sincerity, Frank Lampard's property empire, and Frank Lampard's kind, soulful eyes. Dion Fanning joins us to talk through Big Sam's tactical triumph at Upton Park and the trouble with Steve G.And Stuart James was there to see what Gary Lineker described as the greatest performance in the history of Leicester City FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about Dortmund's destruction of Arsenal, and whether football fans have a duty to take into account the moral acceptability or otherwise of a club's owners.Gabriele Marcotti gives his view on the Abramovich question.And Jonathan Wilson on the same question as it applies to Manchester City, Bayern and Argentina 1978. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph give their thoughts on childhood holidays in Kerry, biased local commentators, footballer love, Carlow, and dolmens."It's going to be the pinnacle in the evolution of Gaelic Football", says Anthony Moyles in our All-Ireland football final preview, and who are we to argue. Oisin McConville, Eoin and Murph all have their say ahead of Kerry and Donegal on Sunday afternoon.US Murph gives his prediction for Kerry V Donegal, tells us how not to chat up Donegal women and also explains why, in American sport, a good big 'un isn't necessarily always better than a good little 'un. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about various forms of chips, Jack Wilshere's game of two halves and Alan Pardew's brilliant litany of excuses.John Brewin joins us to talk about how Louis van Gaal is starting to strut - and Rio Ferdinand is settling some scoresAnd we check in with Raphael Honigstein ahead of this week's big Anglo-German Champions League matches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss cycling accidents, public booze shame, the power of the vox pop, Man United's football village and how Scottish independence could impact MONKEANO.Alex Massie explains how the sporting debate over independent Scotland's future has followed along political and financial lines - threats, fear mongering, lies, celebrity campaigns and complete uncertainty.Dan Martin crashed out on the first stage of the Giro D'Italia in Belfast. We ask him how he managed to finish 7th overall in the Vuelta Espana... after falling down a ravine. We also catch up with Tony Kelly after what's been a crazily successful underage career with Clare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From coal mining to world transfer records to Welbeck's potential, today's football show runs the whole gamut.Michael Walker joins us to talk about his new book "Up There" about football in the north-east of England.And the Angel of the North, Jonathan Wilson, talks through some recent policy changes at Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Murph talks to us about Ray Rice, the NFL player who's been banned indefinitely by the NFL after a shocking video of him punching his fiancee was made public this weekend. We ask Brian if this is one episode the NFL won't survive.Former Roscommon star Karol Mannion is in studio to tell us about his history of concussion and where perceptions currently lie in Ireland. And we ask what's going on in Clare, as Podge Collins decides to play football a couple of days before they go for an under-21 three in a row.All this plus Shane O'Donnell's dancing injury, Davy Fitz, Murph's unpalatable pen pic, Back To The Future and small county fever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

oin, Ken and Murph discuss McGeady's magic, edgy O'Neill, the voice screaming in the wilderness that is the new John The Baptist movie, and consider Ireland's mixed performance in Georgia.Dion Fanning and Miguel Delaney join us to talk through last night's performance and how confident we can be about our chances of progression.Plus we have fearsome Scots, Sepp's movie, the Delaney question and Wayne's wane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fourth Tipp-Kilkenny All-Ireland hurling final in 6 years... but no-one's complaining after yesterday's extraordinary draw in Croker. Malachy Clerkin and Maurice O'Brien are in studio to discuss the drama, the accuracy, Hawkeye, penalty loophole, Cody's game face and replay strategy.Eoin Ken and Murph discuss what was a sensational weekend for FAI CEO John Delaney who saw Aidan McGeady rescue Ireland and got to star in a movie about his own life, John The Baptist, in which he explains how he has cleansed Irish football of its ills.All this plus Eoin McDevitt's hurling predictor, the aesthetics of sport and Andy Lee on Carl Frampton becoming world champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Ireland hurling preview, eternal sunshine of the baseball mind, Mayo a hurtin'The All-Ireland hurling final pits Tipp against Kilkenny for the fourth time in six years! We talk to Benny Dunne about the highs and lows of All-Ireland final day, from a sending-off in 2009 to the elation of victory in 2010, while David Breen joins us to talk about how he and his Limerick team-mates beat Tipperary and lost narrowly to Kilkenny in this championship year.US Murph tells us money doesn't talk in baseball, and Alan Dillon tells us where Mayo go from here, after their semi-final defeat to Kerry last weekend.Plus there's Eoin McDevitt's rigid hamstrings, stones in Bonner Maher's golf bag and Johnny Sexton's baby-sitters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran hear the latest from Roy Keane and Seamus Coleman in Malahide. There is also some archive from Roy Hodgson's Lenny Bruce period and excessive beard talk.Richie Sadlier and Eoin talk through some identity issues.And Niall Quinn talks to Ken about where things stand in the Ireland camp as we prepare to play our first competitive game in almost a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph hear the latest from Martin O'Neill and Shay Given in Malahide where the Irish team has gathered in advance of this week's games against Oman and Georgia. Also - Manchester United's surprise signing of Radamel Falcao, Seamus Coleman's war with Diego Costa, and Brendan Rodgers' attempt to heal the wounds of the world with love.John Brewin analyses the implications of Falcao's arrival and United's galactic policy.And Emmet Malone gives his view on the return of Shay Given and the dilemma facing Mark Noble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a great week to be a gaelic football fan... and not such a great week if you were a pundit predicting a Mayo-Dublin final. Oisin McConville and Anthony Moyles are back to explain themselves, and rather more importantly explain just how we're left with Kerry and Donegal after the greatest weekend in football's history.Eamon McGee is on hand to tell us just how Jim McGuinness has done it again, and how it's always good to have a brother to handle all those All-Ireland final ticket requests.Plus there's Munster's email SNAFU, sending a txt to the person you were talking about rather than your intended recipient, a decent nickname for the McGee brothers, and the secret to Crossmaglen's decades-long success (hint: it MIGHT be bowling). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novelist, stand-up comedian and long-standing football fan David Baddiel joins us for the last of our shows celebrating our 250th podcast with the Irish Times this week.The creator of Fantasy Football League talks to us about supporting Chelsea when they were terrible, making one of the most impactful tv shows of the last 20 years, and why money hasn't tarnished sport in the same way it's tarnished the music industry. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our week long '250th show' celebrations we're looking back at some memorable moments, giving away SC survival bags, launching our new website and today we even dragged our Richie Sadlier soundboard into studio.Oisin McConville and Anthony Moyles reckon Donegal will employ the most defensive, most aggressive most severe defensive system in the history of football. Other topics include James Horan's room to improve, the Lee Keegan and Limerick venue distractions and McGeeney's managerial career.We talk to US Murph about sports stars' non reaction to the events that have unfolded in the town of Ferguson in recent weeks, the link to corporate America, and how 'the man' has won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss the possible return of Shay Given to the Irish squad, and the rise and rise of Captain Wayne Rooney. Sid Lowe explains why managerial ambitions could explain why Xabi Alonso is joining Bayern Munich.And Tim Vickery is more excited about what Angel Di Maria will bring to Manchester United, than what Dunga will bring to Brazil in his second stint as manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our week long '250th show' celebrations we're looking back at some memorable moments, giving away SC survival bags, and catching up with some special guests. Today we welcome Bill O'Herlihy into studio.We talk to Bill about Ireland's relationship with football, Italia 90, the Giles, Dunphy, Brady gang, the irrelevance of sport, RTE, the art of television, PR Versus journalism and how to fill 10 minutes of dead air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Angel Di Maria, the MOTD50 documentary and managerial brainwashing techniques.We ask Jonathan Wilson whether English football is culturally resistant to 3-5-2.And Ed Malyon joins us to explain Crystal Palace's next step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our 250th show with The Irish Times we're broadcasting 6 shows this week, including two specials which will include Second Captains memories, special guests, Second Captains survival kits and other sports related fun.Today we talk joyous football, Mayo's recovery, Kerry's tenacity, Limerick vs Croker, GAA planning skills, taking a stand and replay repercussions with Shane Curran, Aindriu Mac Lochlainn and Murph.And with the start of the US Open, we look at Serena Williams – last seen in the popular consciousness a physical wreck at Wimbledon, and yet the unbackable favourite for her 18th Grand Slam event this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss Balotelli's move to Liverpool, the Malky Mackay scandal, the new Ireland squad and Paul Scholes' prescription for what ails Manchester United.Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to talk about the mystery of strikers' confidence. Murph provides insight into his own predatory mindset.And Gabriele Marcotti is convinced Liverpool are in a no-lose situation with the signing of Mario Balotelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.