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Ep 49Ep 49: Remembering the Lisbon Lions 50 Years On

Fifty years ago, a Celtic team, made up of 10 men from a 10-mile radius around Glasgow and one from just 30 miles away, made history when they beat Inter-Milan to win the European Cup in Lisbon. John Giles played against that team and he joins Eamon to discuss the Lisbon Lions, as they came to be known. They also reflect on the Premier League season and name their player of the year and coach of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201745 min

Ep 48Ep 48: Frank Flannery on Enda Kenny, Fine Gael's leadership contest & why Leo Varadkar excites him

Frank Flannery, Fine Gael stalwart, former Director of Organisation and Strategy, says "Leo Varadkar is the politician that most excites me since Garret Fitzgerald," and gives his verdict on the Kenny era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 201757 min

Ep 47Ep 47: Ronan Lyons on the Reasons for the Housing Crisis and Some Obvious Solutions

Ronan Lyons is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at Trinity College Dublin and an economist at Daft.ie where he conducts extensive research into the Irish property market. He joins Eamon to discuss the situation facing renters, first time buyers and homeowners in the current housing crisis and what the government could be doing to remedy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201752 min

Ep 46Ep 46: Ken Doherty from Hustler to Champion

In the second part of this two part interview, Eamon talks to Ken Doherty about making his way up the ranks in Blackpool and the aftermath of his legendary victory in 1997. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 201744 min

Ep 45Ep 45: Ken Doherty on the Long Road to Becoming World Champion

In the first of two part interview, Eamon Dunphy talks to Ken Doherty about the early days of his snooker career up to becoming World Professional Snooker Champion in 1997. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 201747 min

Ep 44Ep 44: Ronaldo from Ferguson to Zidane

Eamon, Liam Brady and John Giles talk about Ronaldo's career to date. They also look at the Joey Barton betting scandal, his 18 month ban and Liam gives the latest on Arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 201741 min

Ep 43Ep 43: Mary Fitzgerald - A Foreign Correspondent's Story

Mary Fitzgerald is one of Ireland's most distinguished journalists. She joins Eamon to discuss her seven years working for the Irish Times as a roving foreign correspondent and her time spent in Libya during the anti-Gaddafi protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 20171h 2m

Ep 42Ep 42: Dr. Peter Boylan Talks Exclusively to The Stand

In an interview with Eamon Dunphy, Dr. Peter Boylan suggests that one of the problems with the National Maternity Hospital project was that Minister Simon Harris was 'looking for a win'. He tells Eamon about his belief that the board was looking for a state of the art facility at any cost and was therefore blinded to the gravity of the situation they now find themselves in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 201747 min

Ep 41Ep 41: Didi Casts Doubts Over Klopp's Approach

Eamon is joined by John Giles and Didi Hamann to discuss who will win this season's trophies, the good news for Manchester United and whether Guardiola has improved Manchester City or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 201736 min

Ep 40Ep 40: Conte's Big Mistake Offers Spurs a Lifeline

Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and John Giles to discuss Chelsea v. Man Utd, the decline of Barcelona and Conte's first big mistake. Liam criticises Eamon's depiction of players as donkeys: "it's inappropriate from someone who played for Millwall in a league of donkeys". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 201747 min

Ep 39Ep 39: Graeme Souness Looks Back on his Illustrious Playing and Managing Career

Eamon Dunphy in conversation with Liverpool legend Graeme Souness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20171h 7m

Ep 38Ep 38: A Manchester United Special with Liam Brady & John Giles

Eamon is joined by Liam and John for an in-depth look at Manchester United's performance this season and what their prospects are under José Mourinho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201743 min

Ep 37Ep 37: Nicola Tallant, Sunday World Investigations Editor, on the Kinahan-Hutch Feud

Sunday World Investigations Editor, Nicola Tallant, joins Eamon to talk about working as a crime reporter during the deadliest criminal feud in Irish history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 201753 min

Ep 36Ep 36: Dunphy on Why Roy Keane Should Stop Doing Press Conferences Before Ireland Games

Eamon, Liam Brady and John Giles review the weekend's football and preview the critical Premier League matches coming up. Liam thinks Man City are a long way from achieving their goal of winning the Champions League. John says that despite losing at home to Crystal Palace, Chelsea are still in the running to win the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 201740 min

Ep 35Ep 35: Tom Clonan on the Terror Threat and Ireland's Neutrality in a Dangerous World

Dr. Tom Clonan, security analyst and former Irish Army whistleblower, joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's security in these increasingly dangerous times and the price that whisteblowers continue to pay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 201751 min

Ep 34Ep 34: Deputy John Halligan on the Bus Strike, Shane Ross and Being in Government with Fine Gael

Eamon is joined by Deputy John Halligan, Minister of State for Training and Skills, to talk about the current political climate, the escalating crisis in public transport and what Minister for Transport Shane Ross should be doing about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 201742 min

Ep 33Ep 33: Ronnie Whelan on Liverpool's Greatest Manager and his Difficult Relationship with Big Jack

Ronnie Whelan joins Eamon to discuss his legendary football career, the tragedies at Heysel and Hillsborough, and playing for the great Bob Paisley during his time at Liverpool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 201752 min

Ep 32Ep 32: The Uncertainty with Wenger

Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and Didi Hamann to discuss Arsenal and Arsène Wenger. "Arsenal should clear up the uncertainty around Wenger's position after the international break and before the next game against Manchester City," says Liam. Both Didi and Liam dismiss Eamon's suggestion that referees should be able to have video assistance for more controversial moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 201745 min

Ep 31Ep 31: Professor John Crown on the Irish Health Service and Being Forced to Retire at 65

Professor John Crown is Ireland's most eminent consultant oncologist and a former member of the Seanad. He joins Eamon to discuss his career in the American and Irish health services, what politicians should be doing to remedy the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 20171h 1m

Ep 30Ep 30: In Conversation with John Giles

Eamon is joined by John Giles to talk about his legendary career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 20171h 18m

Ep 29Ep 29: Didi Hamann on Rafa, Houllier and that Special Night in Istanbul

Eamon is joined by Didi Hamann to talk about his career: first, at Bayern Munich; playing for Germany; making the move to the Premier League with Newcastle; and, on being part of the team that took Liverpool to historic victory in the 2005 Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20171h 9m

Ep 28Ep 28: Eddie Molloy on Why Irish Scandals Remain Unresolved

Eddie Molloy is a leading management consultant who has formerly consulted with the IDA, the HSE and the Department of the Taoiseach. He joins Eamon on this episode of The Stand to talk about the 'Grace' scandal, Garda scandals, the Tuam mother and baby home and to reveal why Irish whistleblowers should be very afraid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 201747 min

Ep 27Ep 27: Dessie Farrell on the Gaelic Players Association's Long March for Justice

Eamon is joined by Dessie Farrell, the former chief executive and founder member of the Gaelic Players Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 201756 min

Ep 26Ep 26: Ibrahimovic Praised, Pogba Ridiculed

Eamon is joined by John Giles and Liam Brady to reflect on the aftermath of Ranieri's sacking. Liam blames the Leicester players, while John says Ranieri only has himself to blame. Both agree that Liverpool could miss out on the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 201744 min

Ep 25Ep 25: A Nurse's Story

Ahead of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation's work-to-rule industrial action from March 7th, Eamon Dunphy is joined by Moira Craig, an A&E nurse at Beaumont Hospital. Moira speaks about daily life in the emergency department, conditions in the industry and the lure of emigration. "They've been paving the cracks for so long, but there's just nothing left in the tank," she says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 201736 min

Ep 24Ep 24: The Decline of Barcelona and Should Wenger Stay or Go?

Eamon Dunphy is joined by Liam Brady and John Giles to discuss the decline of Barcelona. Liam and John are differing sides of the Arsène Wenger debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 201730 min

Ep 23Ep 23: Ruby Walsh on the Golden Age of Irish Horse Racing and What the Future Holds for Him

Irish jockey Ruby Walsh has been Champion National Hunt jockey 11 times and has ridden 52 Cheltenham winners. He joins Eamon to talk about his successes and what retirement will mean to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 20171h 16m

Ep 22Ep 22: Mick Clifford on the Maurice McCabe Affair

Mick Clifford talks to The Stand exclusively about the Maurice McCabe affair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 201749 min

Ep 21Ep 21: Damien Duff on street football's passing, playing for Mourinho and the McCarthy-Keane scandal

Damien Duff joins Eamon to talk about coaching the under-15s team: "Kids don't play football on the street anymore, and it's hurting us," he says. They discuss his time at Chelsea, his thoughts on Mourinho this season and he reflects on the McCarthy-Keane row in Saipan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 20171h 0m

Ep 20Ep 20: Liverpool's taste of the real world, Chelsea's biggest threat and should Ranieri go?

Eamon is joined by Didi Hamann and John Giles to talk about where the Premier League is at. Is it time for Liverpool to join the real world, asks Didi. John and Didi both think Leicester City should sack Ranieri and Eamon talks about his own "illustrious" career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 201743 min

Ep 19Ep 19: Diarmaid Ferriter on Trump, Brexit and Ireland's Foreign Policy in the Midst of the Chaos

The renowned Irish historian and UCD Professor joins Eamon to talk about how the world has changed irrevocably and questions whether Enda Kenny is the man to deal with the global shifts we're faced with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 201746 min

Ep 18Ep 18: Liam Brady and Didi Hamann on Liverpool & Chelsea's Make or Break Match

Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and Didi Hamann to preview the make or break match between Liverpool and Chelsea and debate whether Klopp and Conte's management skills have been up to scratch or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 201739 min

Ep 17Ep 17: Stephen Kenny on the Success, the Struggles and the Sadness

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny talks about his early career as a footballer at St. Patrick's Athletic and Home Farm, his decision to become a manager and bringing Longford Town, Derry City and Dundalk to Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 20171h 28m

Ep 16Ep 16: Eamonn McCann on the Future of Sinn Féin and What Brexit Means for Northern Ireland

Eamon Dunphy is joined by the politician, journalist and political activist Eamonn McCann to discuss Sinn Féin in the wake of Martin McGuinness' retirement and what impact Brexit will have on Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201738 min

Ep 15Ep 15: Conte's handling of Costa, Pep's man management & Klopp needs to find another way

Eamon Dunphy is joined by Didi Hamann and John Giles to discuss the Premier League's top six teams. John worries for Liverpool's defence and Didi questions Pep Guardiola's man management skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 201745 min

Ep 14Ep 14: Robert Fisk on President Trump, "The Death of the Republican Party", Part 2

In the second part of Eamon Dunphy's interview with Robert Fisk, they discuss President Donald Trump and the state of American politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 201743 min

Ep 13Ep 13: Robert Fisk on War, Journalism and 40 Years in Beirut, Part 1

Eamon Dunphy is joined by the great journalist and foreign correspondent Robert Fisk. Part 2 is available Monday, 15 January on iTunes and SoundCloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 201743 min

Ep 12Ep 12: John Waters - An Irish Dissident Silenced, Part 2

In the second episode of this two-part interview, Eamon is joined by journalist John Waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 201744 min

Ep 11Ep 11: Is it adapt or die for Pep?

Graeme Souness and John Giles join Eamon to discuss the real contenders for this year's title. Giles thinks that Guardiola's no fool, but he will have to adapt to the English game. "It's more of the same from Arsenal, they're nearly men," says Souness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 201740 min

Ep 10Ep 10: John Waters - An Irish Dissident Silenced, Part 1

Eamon Dunphy in conversation with John Waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 201740 min

Ep 9Ep 9: 'Hunting Lance Armstrong' - In Conversation with Paul Kimmage, Part 2

In the second episode of this two-part interview, Eamon Dunphy speaks to Paul Kimmage about the Armstrong saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 201646 min

Ep 8Ep 8: In Conversation with Paul Kimmage, Part 1

In part one, Eamon Dunphy speaks to Paul Kimmage about life as a cyclist and the pressure to take performance enhancing drugs in professional cycling. Don't miss 'Ep 9: Hunting Lance Armstrong', the second part of Eamon's interview with Paul Kimmage, on 26th December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 201640 min

Ep 7Ep 7: A Dunphy apology, John Giles on Wenger, and Liam Brady on the coach of the season

On this episode of The Stand, Eamon Dunphy is joined by John Giles and Liam Brady. It begins with an apology from Eamon to Man United fans and Jose Mourinho; the panel discuss Arsenal's defeat to Man City after which John says despite his admiration for Arsene Wenger he'd give on him now; while Liam says Chelsea's Kante and Conte are player and coach of the season so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201637 min

Ep 6Ep 6: A tough draw for Arsenal, Pep's problems persist, and Didi vs. Jamie Carragher

On this episode of The Stand, Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and Didi Hamann to discuss the Champions League and Europa League draws. Didi thinks Arsenal will beat Bayern Munich, while Liam says "it's a very tough draw for us". Eamon makes an early call for Player of the Year, questions whether Pep Guardiola can survive in the Premier League and he gets the inside track on Didi's Twitter tussle with Jamie Carragher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 201641 min

Ep 5Ep 5: In Conversation with Liam Brady

Liam Brady talks to Eamon Dunphy about life at Arsenal as a player and as Head of the Youth Academy, his time in Italy playing at Juventus and Arsenal's prospects this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 201652 min

Ep 4Ep 4: Can Guardiola work the Premier League out?

Eamon Dunphy, John Giles and Didi Hamann on Pep Guardiola's latest Premier League test and Jürgen Klopp's Achilles' heel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 201652 min

Ep 3Ep 3: History is going to catch up with English football

On this week's episode of The Stand, Eamon Dunphy is joined by John Giles, Liam Brady and the Mail on Sunday's Oliver Holt, as they discuss the ongoing child abuse scandal rocking English football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 201645 min

Ep 2Ep 2: This is why Mourinho is toast, he's gone

Has Jose Mourinho lost the Man Utd dressing-room already? With his continuing antics off the pitch and the team's struggles on it, Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady, John Giles and Didi Hamann discuss the importance of fostering team spirit to give you the extra 2-3%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 201632 min