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Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss book recommendations by football journalists, the limits of locker room talk, and the sad story of the agent involved in the sting that brought down Sam AllardyceEmmet Malone of The irish Times joins us in studio to talk about Daryl Horgan's chances of getting into the Ireland squad sooner rather than later.Plus there's Ken's voice-a-like, McDevitt's giggle and poor Sergio Aguero. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donal Lenihan is one of the smartest voices on rugby in the country, and his new book Donal Lenihan - My Life In Rugby takes us through the Triple Crowns of the early 80s, The Rose of Tralee debacle, and modern Munster's big problem. Marc O Se's retirement yesterday ended a 23-year association with the Kerry senior football team for three of the greatest footballers of all time - we rank the O Se brothers, and talk to Marc himself about what's next. Plus there's The Sash My Father Wore, Garryowen being a disgrace, and chilled out younger brothers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran are spellbound by the old school charm of Seamus Coleman.Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to look back over the Moldova performance and the Irish players' challenge to the Irish media: we keep getting the results, if you don't like it turn off your station.Plus there's Ireland's faithful attack hound (Georgia), threadbare Wales, Rooney's wealth and Pique's stripes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two inter-provincial games over the course of the weekend, with Leinster and Connacht emerging victorious - Gerry Thornley and former Munster captain Damien Varley look at Connacht's resurgence, Leinster's new midfield and Munster's power shortage.We discuss Davy Fitzgerald's return to inter-county management after a full two weeks out of the media loop, with Malachy Clerkin.And there's reaction to the great debates of the last 24 hours - Donald Trump v Hillary Clinton, and Martin O'Neill v Tony O'Donoghue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to our special bonus podcast looking back on how Ireland got away with it against Georgia.We look at Seamus Coleman's magic bullet goal, Shane Long's late introduction to the game of football, injuries and suspensions ahead of the Moldova game and why Ireland's best players haven't kicked on since Euro 2016.Plus there's the Harry Arter rumours, Dan Carter's TUE problem, diabetes scum and why foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran look forward to the Ireland match, and back to Italy v Uruguay and how Mario Balotelli feels about having given the worst footballing performance of all time.Seamas O'Reilly joins us from London to analyse the collected literary works of Steve Bruce.Plus there's Ozil's gaff, Shane Long's goal threat, and Vardy's port in a storm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2016-2017 rugby season has kept a low profile thus far, but Leinster Munster is a pretty good way to get blast things off. We talk to Mattie Williams about the importance of this fixture, and about some landmark legal cases regarding concussion and player welfare.We talk to Christine Brennan of USA Today about Maria Sharapova’s reduced ban, putting the blame on your agent and why you should always read your emails.Plus there’s Eddie the Eagle’s Superman routine, Eoin’s trip to Galway, and giving credit where its due. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ciaran, Ken and Richie talk about Spurs' win against City, the perils of the playmaking goalkeeper, and the persistence of the bung culture in English football.Dundalk's success is the best story to come out of Irish club football in years, so why isn't everyone happy about it? Plus there's how to spend your Europa winnings, Pep glow and Jose's tricky fixture list. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The All-Ireland football final replay ended in familiar, devastating, fashion for Mayo - we celebrate Dublin's two-in-a-row and try and sift through the Mayo wreckage with Oisin McConville and Micheal Quirke.Lawrence Donegan tells us about a Ryder Cup victory for the US at long last, and tells us the Europeans need to be more stoic in the face of fan abuse.And there's Bubba's blubbers, Haddaway, the Oireachtas Report, and of course... The All Ireland Final 'Fair View'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the Champions League results and the latest revelations from the Telegraph's sting investigation into corruption in English football.Tom English reports from Glasgow on a glorious night at Celtic Park.Plus there's Ken's diabetes snobbery, Bilic's loose curfews, and the video game footballers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The All-Ireland football final replay is finally upon us - and we have all of our big guns Karol Mannion, Oisin McConville and Micheal Quirke on analysis and ready to pick a winner. US Murph looks ahead to the Ryder Cup in Minnesota this weekend, and is mortally offended by Danny Willett's brother. Plus there's the vanity of orthodontic work, Tamangos, and, in the year of Trump and Brexit, who needs to win the Ryder Cup more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big Sam Allardyce's time in charge of England lasted just 67 days, after he left the job 'by mutual consent' yesterday evening. He was undone by a sting operation organised by the Daily Telegraph, but is he a little unlucky? Ken outlines why he feels the punishment hardly fits the crime. And there's the requisite amount of greed permissible for a 'council estate lad', Eddie Howe's dealings with the superstars, and we discuss Trump-Clinton Part 1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Tony Pulis' nomination as the man he most respects in football, the difficulties of dealing with certain Einsteins, and the rights and wrongs of criticising players in publicJonathan Wilson analyses Arsenal's crushing win over Chelsea.And John Brewin brings us up to speed on the grumbling and griping of West Ham fans who are unhappy with their new stadium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Cork ladies football team won their sixth All-Ireland title in a row, but not without controversy. We talk the LGFA's baffling decision not to use Hawkeye with Sinead O'Carroll, Kildare camogie player and news editor of thejournal.ie. Rory McIlroy won 11.5 million US dollars last night, just hours before the sad death of Arnold Palmer. With the Ryder Cup starting this week, there's plenty to talk to Golf Digest's Sam Weinman about. Plus there's Irish Times columnist Dave Hannigan on his new book "Drama In The Bahamas", on Muhammad Ali's final fight, and there's Bradley Wiggins, John Snow and Andrew Marr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about the Einsteins who are annoying Jose Mourinho, the one-man war being waged by Yaya Toure's agent, and the Chelsea goalkeeper who is pining for the city of his heart.Amy Lawrence joins us to discuss Arsene Wenger's 20th anniversary at Arsenal.And Sid Lowe explains why Diego Simeone is cutting years off his contract at Atletico. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as Clare manager - Eoin Kelly and Malachy Clerkin are on hand to tell us why he felt he needed to step down, and why some Clare players wanted him out.US Murph talks to us about the support that has rallied around Colin Kaepernick in recent weeks as his protest over police brutality in America catches fire around the country. Plus there's our amateur boxing exodus, the Mayweather McGregor nonsense, and the return to relevance of the humble streaker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the very different sorts of reviews being attracted by Pep Guardiola and Wayne Rooney, and the indignities visited upon Geoff Shreeves in the new Friday Night Football format.Jonathan Liew joins us to analyse why Stoke have become such a soft touch. And Raphael Honigstein explains why fans in Germany are suspicious of the Red Bull-sponsored interloper in their midst. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The All-Ireland final went pretty much exactly the opposite of every prediction made last week - Karol Mannion and Mike Quirke try to decipher just what it was we saw in a thrilling, epic, drawn football final yesterday. Former Mayo player John Casey joins us on the line to give us his considered account of what he saw in the tunnel before the game as the teams emerged simultaneously. Plus there's McDevitt's match-day emasculation, Joe Brolly, and the return, as promised, of The Fair View. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin and Ken talk about a night of one-sided hammerings in the Champions League. The matchweek featured a 7-0, a 6-0, a 5-0, a 4-0 and two 3-0s: TV ratings gold.Gabriele Marcotti joins us to point the finger at the people guilty for allowing this inequality to happen.Plus there's Dundalk's new path, Roy's long memory, Pep's lash at the fans and Jose's beloved Europa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's an All-Ireland football final special, with Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion in studio to preview Dublin's quest for two-in-a-row, and what Mayo can do to stop them. We talk to Michael Conroy, veteran of 3 All-Ireland finals, about what his erstwhile Mayo team-mates have learned from their recent heartbreaking defeat. Plus there's pre-race etiquette from Irish paralympian Ellen Keane and family, Eoin's handwriting and Dublin's addiction. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.