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We review Liverpool 1-0 Man City, discussing 'Pep Roulette'. Then there's the Premier League and Championship sack race.
Plus, there's chat on the GAA clubs finals, comparing hurling and football and discussing Shane Walsh's performance for Kilmacud Crokes in their win over Na Fianna. Long live the split season!
Timings:
Liverpool 1-0 Man City (02:11)
Premier League Sack Race (22:08)
GAA Club Finals (39:09)
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With history made this week, we had to jump on for a bonus episode this week.
Seán Hussey was joined by sports journalist Alanna Cunna and Luke Delaney to review Ireland getting to their first-ever Women's World Cup.
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Friend of the pod, Andrew Blair White joins Sean on the show to discuss the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.
The tournament gets underway on Sunday from Australia.
Ireland's opening group stage game is against Zimbabwe on Monday morning, Irish time.
Sean and Andrew will discuss Ireland's chances and look at some of the key storylines ahead of the tournament.
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Football pod this week as Daniel and Seán discuss Steven Gerrard's Villa future and James Maddison making the England squad.
Plus there's a Premier League preview this weekend with Arsenal v Liverpoop and Everton v Manchester United.
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Steven Gerrard Aston Villa (00:54)
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James Maddison England (15:10)
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Arsenal v Liverpool (23:51)
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Everton v Manchester United (43:15)
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Bumper show today with plenty covered including:
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Paul O'Donovan (00:55)
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Women's Irish Open (03:50)
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Presidents Cup (07:26)
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Stephen Kenny's Ireland (14:35)
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Ireland U21s v Israel (30:30)
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Gareth Southgate's England (39:28)
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Arsenal v Tottenham (53:00)
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Man City v Man Utd (56:33)
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Crystal Palace v Chelsea (63:25)
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A lot covered on the show today as we discuss Frank Lampard at Everton - is he harshly criticised by those outside the club?
We preview Ireland's crucial Under 21 Euro 2023 Playoff against Israel, discussing the key players.
And finally, the small matter of Scotland looking for revenge after losing 3-0 at the Aviva in June.
Plus, we briefly touch on Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey being back in the Dublin fold ahead of the 2023 season.
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Frank Lampard at Everton (01:35)
Ireland U21s vs Israel (16:30)
Scotland vs Ireland (28:26)
The Dubs are back (47:45)
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An old favourite of the podcast is back with as Andrew Blair White joins the lads.
We give our post-match reaction to Arsenal vs Aston Villa, discuss Shamrock Rovers' European journey and we ask Andrew about his upcoming plans for the new jumps season with Let's Talk Racing.
Time Stamps:
Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa (01:30)
Premier League (16:00)
Shamrock Rovers (23:00)
Keith Long (51:00)
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Covering a wide variety of topics this week from the Champions League draw and latest in the Premier League ahead of this weekend, to the PGA Tour's response to LIV Golf.
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Champions League Draw (00:30)
Premier League Title Race (16:37)
Shamrock Rovers (31:20)
Evan Ferguson (35:30)
LIV Golf latest (41:20)
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Covering a wide variety of topics this week from the Champions League draw and latest in the Premier League ahead of this weekend, to the PGA Tour's response to LIV Golf.
Time Stamps:
Champions League Draw (00:30)
Premier League Title Race (16:37)
Shamrock Rovers (31:20)
Evan Ferguson (35:30)
LIV Golf latest (41:20)
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Busy week of sport with the Irish taking over the sprints at the European Athletics Championships. Plus there's the ongoing soap opera that is the Premier League and where exactly are we with LIV golf.
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Irish Athletics 00:28
LIV Golf 06:35
League of Ireland 15:05
Premier League 20:50
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As one of our own hit the Amazon Prime big time this week, we discuss GW2 of the Premier League season.
We open the show with a review of the League of Ireland clubs in Europe so far this season.
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We're back.
Bumper Premier League special for you as we take a look at the Top 6, do our infamous 1-20 and Ciarán McDermott joins us for a special FPL preview.
Premier League Preview (01:25)
1-20 Predictions (39:00)
FPL Preview with Ciarán (55:04)
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We try and run through our fancies across all four days as quickly as possible ahead of Cheltenham week.
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Daniel Hussey and Brian Dowling join host Sean Hussey for a look at the three Cheltenham Novice Hurdles.
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We're back with another Cheltenham preview, this time looking at the three main novice chases (Arkle, Turners and Brown Advisory). Joining us is regular Cheltenham contributor Brian Dowling and the Irish Field's Ronan Groome.
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Week 1 of our Cheltenham Countdown starts with the five Championship races - Champion Hurdle (Tuesday), Champion Chase (Wednesday), Ryanair Chase and Stayers Hurdle (Thursday) and Gold Cup (Friday). Every Monday, our resident Cheltenham expert Brian Dowling will be joining us to preview the Festival.
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We're back with a weekend review of some incredible sport.
The NFL Divisional Round produced four incredible games, culminating in a Quarterback battle for the ages between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
Technical difficulties meant we could only briefly cover Everton and whether they can be dragged into a relegation battle.
Shishkin pipped Energumene in the final half furlong to seal an epic victory in the Clarence House. Is there any chance the tables will be turned in March? Brian Dowling joins us to give his view and we reveal our plan for the countdown to Cheltenham.
Busy weekend of sport and we review it all including Katie Taylor, European Cross Country, F1 final lap drama and Premier League roundup.
We also summarise our first trip in the Arsenal away end - a 2-1 defeat to Everton (which is their only win in their last nine matches!) - GAA refs, Heineken Champions Cup and 40/1 tip for the darts!!
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- Abu Dhabi GP (01:48)
- Katie Taylor (10:04)
- European Cross Country (14:25)
- Heineken Champions Cup (17:15)
- Premier League Roundup (21:05)
- Everton 2-1 Arsenal Trip (28:40)
- GAA referees (46:28)
- Darts (60:10)
Jerry Kiernan Foundation (16:57)
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Sports journalist Luke Delaney joins us to review the FAI Cup final, as well as the latest on the Premier League title race.
00:20 FAI Cup Final
30:35 Premier League talk
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Luxembourg 0-3 Ireland Review
We talked Stephen Kenny’s contract situation, Gavin Bazunu, San Marino and the continued Middle Eastern takeover of world sport.
We also finished talking about Ireland's over the All Blacks
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We preview Ireland vs Portugal as Stephen Kenny's team play in front of a full Aviva Stadium for the first time.
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We discuss Antonio Conte's expected arrival at Tottenham, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's big week and Arsenal's revival.
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Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool There's a certain game we need to talk about.
We discuss the best player in the world right now in Mohamed Salah, OIe Gunnar Solskjaer's future at United and we review Sky Sports' chat before and after the game where Gary Neville seemed reluctant to put any of the blame on the manager's door.
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In another topic episode, we chat to Aidan Savage who does stats and VEO for his local GAA club Ballymacelligott (Ballymac) in Kerry.
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We look back on a good night for Stephen Kenny and Ireland against Azerbaijan and whether there has been a significant change of style from this Irish side.
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In a bitesize episode, we chat with Aoife Wade of Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club about the latest LGFA and Camogie fixture clash.
Here is Aoife's tweet:
"Can't wait to play a camogie champo final at 2.30pm on Sunday as well as a league football game at 3pm the same day. The complete disregard of dual players by the LGFA and Camogie Association continues."
We discuss how this was allowed to happen, already having to play matches on back-to-back nights in the summer and player welfare.
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00:30 - After Liverpool and Manchester City played out a sensational second half at Anfield, we discuss where these two sides fit in the Premier League title race.
15:10 The latest Watford sacking is with Xisco Munoz - we discuss whether Claudio Ranieri is the right man to keep them in the Premier League.
27:30 And finally, we'll take a look at Stephen Kenny's latest Ireland squad ahead of a crucial qualifier away to Azerbaijan in Baku on Saturday evening.
Oisin McQueirns joins us!
We'll be back next Monday and every Monday night live on YouTube with episode released on Tuesday mornings on all good podcast platforms!
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Tim Stokes and Cian O'Hannigan join us to preview the Premier League this weekend.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was looking at another defeat before United fought back, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring in injury time to beat Villareal 2-1. He continues to face questions over his future but - given he got his substitutions correct - is this fair?
Liverpool host Manchester City in the big game this week - who will come out on top between Klopp and Guardiola?
And finally, Chelsea have now lost two games in succession - should they be worried?
Plenty of questions above, let's see can Tim and Cian answer them.
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What a disappointing weekend for Team Europe and Padraig Harrington.
We look at what went wrong, how strong Team USA were and what we can learn for the next Ryder Cup.
Mark Fox and Conor Nolan join us once again!
Interesting stat - this was the first Ryder Cup without Phil or Tiger since 1993...
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With the United Rugby Championship kicking off on Friday, we discuss the new format, preview the league and take a look at the changes to the European rugby calendar for 2021/22.
2001-2006 Celtic League
2006-2011 Magners League
2011-2014 RaboDirect Pro 12
2014-2017 Guinness Pro12
2017-2021 Guinness PRO14
2021 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup
With names like the above in the past, can the new branding and format attract more TV viewers and matchday-going supporters?
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We have a bumper Ryder Cup Preview with Conor Nolan and Mark Fox (The Plugged Lie).
We discuss Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry and whether they will be paired together.
It’s Padraig Harrington v Steve Stricker on the captaincy side of things with one spending the week before the Ryder Cup playing the Champions Tour while the other was giving lifts to and from Old Conna!
And why do Europe always seem to be underdogs? It is justified this year?
We also mention the Brooks Koepka interview and whether the his feud with Bryson DeChambeau will end this week.
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Memories
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Irish interest
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Harrington v Stricker
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Whistling Straits
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Team Europe
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Team USA
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Pairings
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Score Predictions
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Seán gives us his 5-minute review of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and the best of the rest of the Premier League.
01:30 Manchester United
07:02 Chelsea
12:41 Liverpool
18:10 Manchester City
23:43 Tottenham
28:43 Arsenal
33:00 Best of the rest
39:05 Gameweek 5 fixtures
Brooks Koepka interview
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We chatted aboutTyrone’s key players, Mayo losing a final again and Joe Brolly’s article.
Joining us to talk about the game are Aaron Prendergast from GAA Fan TV and John McMahon from The JMac Podcast.
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Bumper All-Ireland Final preview as we look ahead to Saturday evening's big game.
Joining us to talk about the game are Aaron Prendergast from GAA Fan TV and John McMahon from The JMac Podcast.
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We discuss Meath’s sensational win over five-in-a-row chasing Dublin, Leona Maguire guiding Europe to Solheim Cup success, Katie Taylor going 19-0 and whether we should stick at it with Stephen Kenny.
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We have our usual international team back with Oisin McQueirns joining us at 9.30pm to review Ireland's heartbreaking defeat to Portugal.
We'll focus on the positives and what the goal should be in our next two home games against Azerbaijan and Serbia.
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Gavin Bazunu
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Stephen Kenny's project
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Adam Idah
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With Cristiano Ronaldo set to start Manchester United's next game, are we looking at a title challenge?
How long should Arsenal keep trusting Mikel Arteta's process?
We'll also give our reaction to Kerry - Tyrone - did Kerry leave it after them?
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We're back and are not being left short of sport to talk about.
We look at the latest transfer news including Harry Kane staying, Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving Juventus and Real Madrid's bid for Kylian Mbappe.
There's also Premier League chat, Shamrock Rovers in Europe and a look ahead to Kerry against Tyrone this Saturday.
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We’re back. Think we all need to calm down.
We will be discussing a Dublin-Mayo game with so many talking points including Conor Lane’s decisions, Mayo’s comeback and Dessie Farrell’s future.
There was also the return of the Premier League this weekend so we will discuss the title contenders.
That’s before getting into Meath’s incredible comeback over Cork to get them into the LGFA All-Ireland football final and Offaly beating Roscommon in the Under-20 All-Ireland final.
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Podcast regular Andrew Blair White joins us on the latest episode of 'Fan Stories' as we discuss the Jack Grealish transfer and Aston Villa cult heroes down through the years.
Some of the cult heroes we chat about during the hour: - John Carew - Juan Pablo Ángel - Olof Melberg - Peter Enckelmen - Dion Dublin - Gabby Agbonlahor - Gareth Barry - Ashley Young - Stiliyan Petrov - Liam Ridgewell - Martin Laursen —————————————————————
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Join us as we preview the upcoming Premier League season which kicks off on Friday.
– Jack Grealish’s transfer to Manchester City leaves the defending champions surely as the team to beat.
– Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane leave Manchester United with a team capable of challenging for the title.
– Chelsea are in talks to re-sign Romelu Lukaku as they continue to strenghten their attacking options.
– Liverpool are still waiting for a marquee signing this summer.
– And Tottenham and Arsenal are Tottenham and Arsenal…
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Bohemians, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers were all in European action this week yet none of the games were show live on any TV station in Ireland. We discuss whether we have given the League of Ireland a fair chance in this country.
There’s also Olympics talk as we discuss the lack of Athletics and other Olympic sports on TV outside of the Games every four years.
Cawley's Call - Will Clarke chat
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Arsenal Fan TV as podcast favourite Cian O’Hannigan joins us to discuss supporting Arsenal down through the years, his favourite memories and why he’s 100% backing Mikel Arteta to bring the good times back.
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Kerry avenged last year’s Munster defeat to Cork, can they now go on to win Sam Maguire for the first time since 2014?
Mayo’s second-half comeback showed they will still be contenders and could trouble the Dubs, provided they beat Kildare this weekend of course.
A terrible weekend for the Galway footballers and hurlers, as both teams went crashing out of the championship. Why can’t they convert their underage success to senior?
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We chat to podcast favourite James Moffatt about all things Leeds United.
- Alan Smith leaving
- We discuss the majority of managers Leeds have had over the last decade
- Premier League promotion
- Marcelo Bielsa haters
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GAA and golf took center-stage this weekend and we reviewed it all.
Mixed weekend for Dublin all round given their Leinster hurling final defeat and unconvincing Leinster football semi-final win.
Limerick produced a scintillating comeback against Munster rivals Tipperary, is there any team that can stop John Kiely’s side?
We say this after every Major but can Morikawa keep winning more and more. Two down so far in eight Major starts for the 24-year-old.
We also discuss Rory McIlroy’s disappointing showing again, Shane Lowry’s title defence and an incredible late night Barbasol Championship victory for Waterford man Seamus Power.
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We have a special episode of the podcast coming up tomorrow morning as we start our ‘Fan Stories’ series with Manchester United fan Tim Stokes.
‘Fan Stories’ pilot show was with Celtic fan Luke O’Connor and in each episode we will interview a fan who shares their own personal journey with their club.
Tim will give us his hopes for the new season, favourite memories and the highs and lows of supporting United through the years.
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Oisin McQueirns joins us to discuss the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy.
Did Southgate get his substitutions wrong?
Should the senior players have stepped up to take a penalty?
What on earth happened outside the ground before the game?
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It's time to get real, football is 90 minutes away from coming home.
We give the Irish perspective to it all and preview the final tactically between Italy and England with Oisin McQueirns.
Oisin discusses Gareth Southgate, Jack Grealish and Italy shithousery.
There's also talk of the RTÉ panel, the BBC v ITV battle and just how unbearable it will be if England do indeed go on to win their first major international tournament since 1966.
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It's semi-final time as the England juggernaut rolls on to Wembley and a semi-final meeting with Denmark on Wednesday night.
Tuesday night sees Roberto Mancini's Italy take on Spain in what should be a tense and a tight affair.
Conor Swords and Mike Herlihy have made it through to the final of our Euro 2020 predictions but with Monday night GAA training getting in the way for Mike, he has sent an adequate replacement in Tim Stokes to represent him.
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We welcome back our four winners James Mouatt, Morgan Ryan, Mike Herlihy and Conor Swords to predict the quarter-finals.
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We went live after the Belgium v Portugal game to give our reaction and thoughts to the first four knockout games of Euro 2020.
Then our final predictions game sees Conor Swords takes on Eoin Kelly (not the Tipp hurler) to look at Monday and Tuesday's games.
Some great ties to look forward to. Is it coming home?
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Our next instalment of Euro 2020 Predictions sees two debutants to the podcast, Tim Stokes and Mike Herlihy, take on each other.
Previous Euro 2020 Predictions:
James Mouatt 12-8 Shane Sexton (12 games)
Cian O'Hannigan 3-3* Morgan Ryan (12 games)
3 points for correct score.
1 point for correct result.
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Busy weekend of sporting action with the US Open taking center-stage late into Sunday night. Jon Rahm claimed his first Major but was it a missed opportunity for Brooks, Bryson and Rory, who all fell away on the back nine on Sunday?
Sean also ran through his thoughts on Euro 2020 so far, as the tournament slowly starts to ramp up. We focus on England and whether Gareth Southgate is getting the most out of the players he has at his disposal.
We will be back with predictions of the Last 16 action this Thursday night.
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This week we were delighted to sit down and chat with Horse Racing Heroes podcast host Mark Walsh.
Horse Racing Heroes is a horse racing podcast with no betting tips, or current affairs chat. Every episode is simply about one great horse, or person in racing. Mark interviews someone close to the subject, and tries to uncover some previously untold stories along the way.
After the success of Season 1, Mark talked us through what was in store for Season 2 – including next week’s opening episode which tells the story of the 2015 Champion Hurdle winner Faugheen – how he began working in Paddy Power and his favourite Cheltenham memories.
There’s also chat about some of his Paddy Power videos, Euro 2016 and if he really does indeed like a can of Prazsky.
To listen to the podcast – horseracingheroes.com
To follow Mark on Twitter – twitter.com/MarkWalsh
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We review the first round of games from Euro 2020 and announce our winner for the first round of predictions.
It's then Cian O'Hannigan up against Morgan Ryan in the next round of predictions.
All 12 games previewed.
Euro 2020 Predictions Game:
We will have eight players chosen to compete in our competition (a similar closed shop to the European Super League), with four matches taking place during Matchday 1, 2, 3 and the Last 16 matches.
The four winners will come back on the show to predict the quarter-finals matches with those two winners back on to predict the semi-final matches. The winner of that match will be crowned champion and will be our special star guest for our Euro 2020 final live preview show (as well as a special Tackling Sport prize TBC).
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Matchday 1 of the Euro 2020 Predictions with just the 12 games previewed.
Every team covered by our panel as we give you your comprehensive guide to week one of the tournament in just over an hour.
Sean looks at each group before Shane and James come on to give their best shot at predicting each result in our special Euro 2020 Predictions game.
We will have eight players chosen to compete in our competition (a similar closed shop to the European Super League), with four matches taking place during Matchday 1, 2, 3 and the Last 16 matches.
The four winners will come back on the show to predict the quarter-finals matches with those two winners back on to predict the semi-final matches. The winner of that match will be crowned champion and will be our special star guest for our Euro 2020 final live preview show (as well as a special Tackling Sport prize TBC).
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We react to Ireland’s 0-0 draw with Hungary, look ahead to the huge tripe-header of World Cup qualifiers for Stephen Kenny’s men and a quick preview of Euro 2020.
We also give details of how you can get involved in our Euro 2020 predictions competition.
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Andorra Ireland matches aren’t your typical defining games for managers, but this one just might be.
We bring back a podcast favourite Oisin McQueirns to discuss an Ireland win (finally), and a win involving us scoring 4 (FOUR!) goals.
Ireland went 1-0 down, and the signs were looking ominous for Stephen Kenny’s men. However, goals from Parrott (two), Knight and Horgan sealed the former Dundalk manager’s first win as the national boss.
Troy Parrott was Ireland’s hero and we discuss how big a night this is for the highly-rated teenager, after a disappointing club season.
Jason Knight was another outstanding performer for the national side so we speak about the continued upward trajectory of his career.
Finally, there’s chat about the upcoming friendly against Hungary and whether Stephen Kenny can make it two wins on the spin ahead of a crucial triple-header of World Cup qualifiers in September.
Sean and Oisin also answer viewer’s questions including who they think should start in the upcoming game against Hungary.
Will Kenny stay loyal to the players who started against Andorra, or will Ireland ring the changes?
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A popular guest during our Premier League Fan Predictions was Celtic fan Luke O'Connor, mainly regarding his thoughts on Neil Lennon.
We do a deep-dive with himself and Sean into what's gone wrong at the club, can it be fixed and new manager talk.
Of course you can hear Luke singing 'Sleep Off' with his band Madison Front as our intro and outro.
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James Mouatt joins us as we react to Manchester United’s Europa League final defeat and what it all means for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of a big summer.
We look ahead to a potential career-defining night for Pep Guardiola as he goes in search of his first Champions League title without the help of Lionel Messi.
We’ll also run through all the permutations in the Allianz National Football League as the round-robin groups reach their conclusion.
We covered it all in an hour 👇
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Premier League final day (20.00-40.00)
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- Chelsea under Tuchel
- Tottenham celebrating 7th
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- Kerry for Sam?
- Rian O’Neill Armagh
- More attacking please
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For our Premier League Review, we went back and listened to our pre-season predictions show. Had to hold our hands up on some awful Sheffield United, Southampton and Leeds United takes, not to mention West Ham, Crystal Palace etc. etc. etc. You get the gist.
Anyway, we each made our case on who had the best predictions before one of us reluctantly gave in.
There was also a look ahead to a cracking weekend of Premier League action involving the battle for European spots and we had a brief chat about Euro 2020 (in 2021!).
Finally, Tackling Sport contributor James Mouatt commented on our YouTube live video (you can follow/subscribe to our channel for free by clicking here) saying he had finally given up on his beloved Tottenham.
We’ve had to fend off the anti-Tottenham podcast brigade for the last year so forgive us for feeling slightly vindicated in our actions (whether by accident or not) regarding Spurs.
Nevertheless, it was a quite a sad moment live on air and we wish James well for the summer in the hopes he comes back refreshed and ready for a year batting for his Tottenham side next season (with or without Kane!).
Thanks to anyone who’s contributed to our Premier League coverage this season, particularly all the fans who came on our Fan Predictions show every Thursday.
The podcast will continue to be brought to you twice weekly throughout the summer, this time focussing on international football.
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We preview golf’s second Major of 2021, the US PGA with Paddy (PaddyTalks Golf) and Shane (Talk Birdie To Me).
Kiawah Island Ocean Course was the scene of Rory McIlory’s 2012 US PGA win, and this week will play over 7,800 yards long.
We discuss McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, as well as who has the hottest form going into the tournament.
There’s talk of Bryson, Jon Rahm and of course, Shane Lowry.
There are many big-price selections including Sam Burns and Tyrell Hatton amongst others selected.
Join us for an enjoyable 50 minutes or so to set you up for the week of golf.
“It’s all about matchplay” – Paul McGinley
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We've reached the milestone of 100 episodes of the podcast and we want to thanks everybody who's listened and supported the show. Here's to the next 100!
Instead of Premier League Fan Predictions this week, we're going to pick our Team of the Year, joined by champion Conor Swords and challenger Sean Galligan (both Chelsea fans).
Some serious debates had as we finally settle on a TOTY.
Full graphics of the team available on our social media @tacklingsport and YouTube channel.
Allianz Hurling League Review including Antrim’s shock win over Clare and Donal Og Cusack’s comments.
We also look ahead to the return of the Allianz Football League with all counties back in action, particularly focus on Dublin, Kerry, Armagh.
Portlaoise Ladies Football manager Stephen Duff joins us to discuss all.
We reviewed Arsenal and Manchester United's Europa League semi-final results straight after the final whistle.
Arsenal go crashing out.
Is it time for Mikel Arteta to go?
How far are Arsenal away from the top?
Will they ever come back?
Then we look ahead to the ten Premier League games this weekend with Conor Swords (Chelsea) back after his demolition job last week, taking on Tackling Sport royalty in Cian O'Hannigan (Arsenal).
This week, we speak to former kickboxer and Irish karate fighter Caradh O'Donovan.
We cover a range of topics over the hour or so including how she started kickboxing, why she changed to karate, Tokyo Olympics, injury, funding and living with Crohn's disease.
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Busy live show on Thursday night as we reacted to Arsenal and Manchester United's Europa League semi-final first leg ties.
Then it's Premier League Fan Predictions time as Brian Murphy (Arsenal) goes for three-in-a-row up against Conor Swords (Chelsea).
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All 20 teams covered in just over an hour ahead of a big weekend of Premier League action.
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We previewed the main Punchestown Grade 1s throughout the week as well as any handicap selections that Brian and Andrew had.
We also covered the main storylines, including Rachael Blackmore going for the jockey’s championship, Envoi Allen v Monkfish and the strength of Irish racing in what should be a cracking week.
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Next one is Europa League reaction and Premier League Fan Prediction LIVE on Thursday at 10pm!
Shane’s incredible run has come to an end but the show must go on.
Brian Murphy impressed our listeners with his no nonsense approach and we’ll be expecting more of the same from the Arsenal man.
Taking him on this week is Chelsea fan Rob Phillips who will no doubt be defending his club from the battering they got on last week’s show.
The lads are often at each other on Twitter so there could be fireworks on Thursday night.
Three points for correct score.
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Winner stays on.
We will also touch on the European Super League and the dramatic week in football so get your comments into us.
It was a lively one with live comments coming in on our YouTube channel during the show.
Special live edition of the weekend review as we discuss the European Super League and what that means for the future of football.
While there’s also the small matter of Jose Mourinho’s sacking at Spurs and whether the two stories are related.
And last but not least, Premier League Fan Predictions between Shane Sexton and Brian Murphy which all comes down to MNF. 6-6 with one to play. Can Brian deny Shane the 7-in-a-row? Does it even matter anymore?
We will be going live on Thursday night for Premier League Fan Predictions so join us at 10pm on our YouTube channel.
Pod will be out on Friday morning!
Firstly, we give our live reaction to the Europa League wins for Arsenal and Manchester United.
Then it's Premier League Fan Predictions - along with two FA Cup semi-finals - as Shane Sexton is still not defeated and goes for seven-in-a-row.
Brian Murphy is here to take him on and gives us a much needed Arsenal perspective that we've been severely lacking on the podcast..
All 20 teams covered in just under an hour.
Rules:
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One point for a correct result.
Winner will be joining us again next week.
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We review the weekend’s sporting action as Hideki Matsuyama wins The Masters, Rachael Blackmore wins the Grand National and Sean discusses Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher’s performances on Sky Sports Fan TV over the weekend.
Premier League Fan Predictions once again this week and unbelievably, Shane Sexton (Man United) has won the five-in-a-row.
Will he ever be defeated? Absolutely and we reckon Sam O'Connor (Arsenal) is the man to do it.
The lads tackle the big issues in the Premier League including Timo Werner, Burnley Town (again), Unai Emery, Liverpool's form and - with three Arsenal fans on the podcast - we discuss whether Aubameyang is the new Mesut Ozil.
Not one to miss.
All 20 teams covered in just over an hour.
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We preview the Masters and give three selections each.
Will Jordan Spieth's form hold up?
Can Rory McIlroy find something with Pete Cowen?
Is Bryson DeChambeau sneaking under the radar?
Let us know on social media who you fancy!
Tackling Sport Premier League Fan Predictions is back.
Shane Sexton (Manchester United fan) already has the record of four wins in succession and now he goes for five.
We've searched far and wide and have finally found a challenger capable of beating him.
Horse racing pundit - but more importantly Aston Villa fan - Andrew Blair White joins us on this week's show.
We cover all 20 teams in under an hour.
Three points for a correct score.
One point for a correct result.
Winner will be joining us again next week.
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We reluctantly review one of the worst results in Irish football history as Ireland lose 1-0 at home to Luxembourg - a team ranked 98th in the world.
Sean thinks Kenny got the formation wrong and could have made different changes during the game.
Let us know what you think on social media.
Have we hit rock bottom?
We're back on the football buzz with a review of Ireland's heartbreaking 302 defeat away to Serbia.
An overall positive performance, we dissect what went well and what Kenny can improve for the Luxembourg game on Saturday night.
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Stephen Kenny's luck
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Do we have the players?
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Aaron Connolly's form
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Why James Collins should start against Luxembourg
We will be back on Monday reviewing the Ireland game and Premier League fan predictions makes its long awaited return on Thursday.
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Have a great weekend!
We review the 2021 Cheltenham Festival with Andrew Blair White (Let's Talk Racing) and Brian Dowling (Irish Field).
We also have a brief look at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival ante post markets because after all, it's #NotLongNow
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Releasing this late on Sunday night for any stragglers struggling to sleep after a long Cheltenham week.
Lucky last with Mount Ida winning was a relief.
Hope some kept the faith.
Looking forward to the racing tomorrow - let us know who you're backing.
And most importantly, enjoy the racing!
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Day 3 selections.
Good luck all.
Said I'd put my final selections for the Cheltenham Festival Day One tomorrow.
If you enjoyed the video, let me know and we may do this for each day.
The very best of luck with all your bets!
Not Long Now.
Our final Cheltenham preview as we look ahead to Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival.
All seven races are covered as well as our Cheltenham NAP and each-way selection for the Festival.
Not Long Now.
We had great craic on Tuesday night as we hosted the inaugural Tackling Sport Cheltenham Preview Night.
Our Cheltenham panel:
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Hugh Cahill (RTÉ & Betfair)
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Ed Quigley (Not Long Now)
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Andrew Blair White (Let's Talk Racing)
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Jack Dawling (Next Gen Racing)
Plenty of strong opinions as well as Lucky 15 charity bets for each of our guests.
The winnings will be donated to the Irish Injured Jockeys.
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No Premier League predictions this week or next as we are in full Cheltenham mode.
Our normal Cheltenham Day Four review will be out Monday morning ahead of the Festival!
Timestamps (circa):
2:00 Cheltenham Memories
Tuesday:
10:40 Supreme
22:50 Arkle
33:47 Champion Hurdle
50:00 Mares Hurdle
1:02:40 National Hunt Chase
Wednesday:
1:11:50 Ballymore
1:22:00 Brown Advisory
1:30:10 Champion Chase
1:39:40 Champion Bumper
Thursday:
1:53:35 Marsh Novices
2:06:30 Ryanair
2:21:20 Stayers Hurdle
2:36:20 Mares Novices
Friday:
2:42:30 Triumph
2:50:00 Albert Bartlett
2:59:28 Gold Cup
3:16:00 Mares Chase
3:19:10 Handicap Selections
3:23:30 Charity Bets
Over the next four weeks, Tackling Sport will be previewing the Cheltenham Festival, with a different day covered every Monday leading up to the Festival.
Irish Field contributor Brian Dowling from The Sports Lane podcast will be joining us for each episode.
Today, we take a look at Day Three and the Marsh, Pertemps, Ryanair, Stayers, Paddy Power Chase, Mares Novice, Kim Muir races.
Day One Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ7sz...
Day Two Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdzueY01BCw&t=6s
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Our live Cheltenham preview takes place on Tuesday 9th March at 7.30pm live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Guests so far include Ed Quigley, Andrew Blair White, Hugh Cahill and Jack Dawling.
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Manchester United rivalry this week as Shane goes for an unprecedented four-win-in-a-row on Tackling Sport.
The challenger this week is fellow United fan Stephen Duff who has big plans to have a long stint on the show.
We cover all 20 teams in just over an hour.
Three points for a correct score.
One point for a correct result.
Winner will be joining us again next week.
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Over the next four weeks, Tackling Sport will be previewing the Cheltenham Festival, with a different day covered every Monday leading up to the Festival.
Irish Field contributor Brian Dowling from The Sports Lane podcast will be joining us for each episode.
Today, we take a look at Day Two and the Ballymore, Brown Advisory (formerly RSA), Champion Chase, Cross Country and Champion Bumper races.
Day One Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ7sz6hUWG8
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Our live Cheltenham preview takes place on Tuesday 9th March at 7.30pm live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Guests so far include Ed Quigley and Andrew Blair White.
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Shane Sexton (Man United) fended off the challenge of Fulham fan Conor Daly to make it two-in-a-row.
We move to Fulham’s West London rivals Chelsea to find a challenger worthy enough to take on Shane.
Morgan Ryan (Chelsea) joins us to discuss Frank Lampard’s sacking and how he sees Thomas Tuchel’s reign going.
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Over the next four weeks Tackling Sport will be previewing the Cheltenham Festival, with a different day covered every Monday leading up to the Festival.
Irish Field contributor Brian Dowling from The Sports Lane podcast will be joining us for each episode.
We also have a full Cheltenham preview show lined up but more details to come over the coming days.
Today, we take a look at Day One and the Supreme, Arkle, Champion Hurdle, Mares Hurdle and National Hunt Chase.
*Since time of recording, Goshen has won the Kingwell Hurdle and is now 5/1 for the Champion Hurdle.*
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Park Celtic rivalry this week as defending champion Shane Sexton takes on Conor Daly, who becomes our first Fulham fan on the podcast.
We go through all ten games - covering each team - with a particular focus this week on Fulham and Manchester United's games, naturally.
Three points for a correct score.
One point for a correct result.
Winner stays on.
Peil is Cairdeas.
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Another busy weekend of sporting action.
We discuss Ireland losing their first two Six Nations games ever, and whether we should already be concerned about Andy Farrell’s appointment.
Liverpool gave an improved performance away to Leicester City but individual errors cost them once again. We discuss Thiago, Alisson and Henderson and look ahead to Liverpool’s Champions League tie against RB Leipzig.
Manchester United once again disappointed and we look closely at Harry Maguire’s recent performances. Will United ever win a league title with Fred in midfield? Does Rashford need to find some form to secure his England starting spot ahead of Euro 2020 – somehow still called Euro 2020 despite taking place in 2021!
And lastly, we discuss how good a job Scott Parker has done since Fulham’s rocky start. Is ‘The Great Escape’ possible? Surely not.
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Can James Moffat do an unprecedented four-in-a-row?
We've dug into the Tackling Sport archives and found our first two-in-a-row champion. Remember when that was a success?
Manchester United fan Shane Sexton joins us to preview the weekend's Premier League games.
We cover all 20 teams in 50 minutes.
Three points for a correct score.
One point for a correct result.
Winner will be joining us again next week.
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Daniel and Sean review the weekend's action.
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Super Bowl
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David De Gea to blame for Manchester United?
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What exactly is going on at Liverpool?
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Academy talk
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England Euro 2020
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Can James Moffat do the three in a row? Surely not.
David Lavelle is the challenger this week.
Things get heated as we discuss two great managers, Jurgen Klopp and Marcelo Bielsa.
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We review the weekend's action:
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Sky Sports
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Gary Neville
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Liverpool title bid
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Manchester United's aims for rest of season
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Paul Pogba
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Patrick Reed
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Champion James Moffat (Leeds) cruised to an emphatic victory last time but he will have his work cut out when he takes on Gers teammate Luke O'Connor (Liverpool/Celtic).
We get sidetracked a tad, as Luke gives us the latest on what exactly is going wrong with Celtic, with a particular focus on Neil Lennon and Shane Duffy.
Either side of that though, we get through all 20 Premier League teams in under 40 minutes.
That's pretty good going, so join us!
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Winner stays on.
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Just over a year ago, Wicklow footballer Alan Daly was on the verge of suicide and hospitalised.
Eight months later, he scored the winning points that sealed Donard/Glen's County Intermediate Football Championship victory.
We chat to Alan about his road to recovery and how the GAA played a crucial part.
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Music: 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front
We were devastated to hear about the passing of Jerry Kiernan yesterday, aged 67.
Jerry finished 9th in the 1984 Olympics, won two Dublin marathons and ran a four-minute mile in 1976.
But more importantly, he was our, and many people's, 6th class teacher in St. Brigid's.
We had the honour of interviewing him last summer when Jerry was in great form, still speaking passionately as ever about Irish athletics.
We've decided to repost our chat.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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00:40 Growing up in Kerry
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04:40 4 minute mile
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06:50 Dublin marathon
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10:40 National championships controversy
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12:30 Balancing running and teaching
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15:00 Olympics 1984
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19:00 Coaching
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27:07 Working with RTE
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31:10 Lack of Irish athletics coverage
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37:30 John Travers' 13.28 5k time
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41:44 Irish Olympic hopes 2021
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45:45 Love of Italy and Barcelona FC
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48:30 Irish Sports Council Grants
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51:10 Doping in Sport
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55:07 Quick fire Questions
We pick our GAA All Stars in the inaugural Tackling Sport Live GAA Football All Stars awards.
Stephen Duff and Liam Hennelly joined us for plenty of debate.
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Men's body image is a topic we've always wanted to discuss on the show.
Two of our former guests, Cormac Ryan and Eoin Kelly, join Daniel for an hour long discussion on men's body image and our own personal stories.
Cormac is a former Dublin Under-21 and Minor hurling goalkeeper who spoke very open and honestly on his own battle with food and body image on Ep 19.
Eoin is a Wicklow Intermediate Championship winner and was involved with Wicklow at underage level. He told us his story on Ep 53.
In September 2021, Cormac and a few friends will depart California and cycle 5,500 kilometres across America to New York City in aid of Bodywhys and Pieta House.
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We're back.
Premier League fan predictions return with Ciaran looking to go for the three-in-a-row.
Gers legend James Moffat is looking to break that trend.
Three points for a correct score.
One point for a correct result.
Winner stays on.
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Apologies, Fulham v Chelsea was switched from Friday night to Saturday evening earlier this week. Unfortunately when I was taking out the postponed Villa v Everton game, I also crossed out Fulham v Chelsea.
Portlaoise Senior Ladies Football manager Stephen Duff joins us once again to discuss Dublin's six-in-a-row.
Will this Mayo team ever win an All-Ireland?
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Merry Christmas from Tackling Sport. See you in the New Year!
We go through all 20 Premier League teams in just over 40 minutes.
Big weekend ahead and we've brought back a fan's favourite from our first episode of PL predictions, Tottenham fan James Mouatt.
He's up against Auckland and New Zealand's finest Ciarán McDermott.
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Portlaoise Senior Ladies manager Stephen Duff joins us to preview the All-Ireland final.
We go through the matchups for both Dublin and Mayo.
Who will pick up Aidan O'Shea?
Who marks Con O'Callaghan?
Who's running after Brian Fenton all game?
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Five changes hurling needs
Premier League fan predictions is back.
All 20 teams covered.
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Delighted to be joined this week by Emma Murphy.
Emma has represented Ireland Sevens in places like Dubai, Russia and Japan. She tells her story of how she got into rugby sevens.
We also talk about the pathways that exist now to women's sport in Ireland and how that wasn't always the case.
Emma suffered two ACLs on each leg and speaks about the recovery involved in coming back.
She is currently playing Rugby Union with Railway.
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We review a dramatic extra-time FAI Cup Final win for Dundalk.
Dublin were dominant against Cavan with Brian Fenton, in particular, impressing.
There was also a brilliant performance from Mayo but can they put it up to the Dubs?
We also touch briefly on the GAA funding debate and what does the future hold?
00:30 FAI Cup Final
13:05 GAA
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From all Liverpool a couple of weeks ago to all Manchester United this week, we go through all 20 teams (Villa and Newcastle aside) in the Premier League as champion Kevin takes on challenger Ryan.
3 points for a correct score.
1 point for a correct result.
Winner stays on.
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Delighted to be joined this week by West Brom Ireland International Dara O'Shea.
Dara spoke about playing in the Premier League and the step up from Championship.
He talks passionately about getting his first senior international cap and what that meant to him.
We also spoke about playing through Covid, Dublin Gaa, St. Judes and what exactly a typical week looks like for a Premier League footballer.
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Busy weekend of sport once again and we firstly focus on the two hurling semi-finals played out in an empty Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday.
We chat about Waterford's comeback and how the usual suspects drove their comeback on. We then focus on Joe Canning and his sensational sideline cuts and why Henry Shefflin was out of order on The Sunday Game.
19:40 It's then Premier League chat and we spend the majority of the time focussing on Jurgen Klopp's interview with Des Kelly. Has he got a point on the five subs rule? Was he unfair calling out Chris Wilder?
It's then the weekly Steve Bruce talk and why Cavani could be the missing piece in the United jigsaw.
Chris Wilder Norwich Rant: https://youtu.be/hgkXV9F-oEA
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We look at all 20 teams once again for Premier League Fan Predictions.
Matthew Murphy is back to go for 2-0 whereas challenger Kevin Quinn is seeking not to become the third member of the "you hate to see it" 0-1 club.
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Delighted to be joined this week by Ultrarunner David O'Connor. David talks to us very openly about his mental health journey, running away from his problems, working with Shelbourne and the various endurance challenges he has completed. David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance... Tackling Sport links: https://linktr.ee/tacklingsport
Lively one today as we dissect an incredible Sunday of provincial final action. Tipperary and Cavan both ended long runs without provincial success.
On the other side of that coin, we have Dublin winning 10 Leinster titles in a row, 15 in the last 16, with seemingly no end in sight.
What can we do to fix this? Is it too late? Should they be allowed play all their games in Croke Park?
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We cover all 20 teams as the two Liverpool fans predict each game.
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Eoin Kelly (Motus Learning) joins us to talk about his own journey in GAA, from being on the Wicklow U21 team to not quite making the senior team.
He then spoke about his relationship with sport currently and winning the Wicklow Intermediate Football Championship with Donard/Glenn GAA Club.
Eoin speaks passionately about working with Motus Learning and why we should all look to improve our mental fitness, not just our physical fitness.
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Bumper weekend of GAA knockout football and hurling so we do our best to get it all in.
Portlaoise Senior Ladies Manager Stephen Duff joins us so naturally we have to start with Dublin v Laois. Is there anything Laois can do to upset the Dubs? Spoiler: Probably not.
We move on to Mayo v Galway then and does this style of knockout football really play into Mayo's hands?
There's then talk of Michael Murphy's role and what his best position is. Can you clone him?
We also chat about the two provincial finals in hurling, the qualifies and should the residency rule be changed in rugby?
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00:50 Kerry's Loss
05:20 Dublin v Laois
19:07 Mayo v Galway
28:00 Donegal v Armagh
36:00 Meath v Kildare
36:40 Hurling
45:45 TV Plan for the Weekend
47:00 James Lowe's Inclusion
Being Masters week, and our 50th episode, we look ahead to one of golf's biggest weeks of the year with Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times.
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Masters memories
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Bryson DeChambeau's project
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Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam
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Shane Lowry
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Q&A
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Our picks
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We look back on Cork's sensational last minute win over Kerry which, unbelievably, knocks Kerry out of the championship. Is this the end of the road for Peter Keane?
Is knockout football suiting Mayo? We discuss whether this year's format may be exactly what Mayo need to win that coveted All-Ireland.
We try our best not to talk about VAR but end up discussing it too much. Has it gone too far not to the point of no return?
We then spend the rest of the time discussing Jack Grealish and just how good he can become.
And, finally, is the Championship in England under appreciated?
Join us for our special Masters preview tomorrow live at 11am on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
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We look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action, covering all 20 teams.
3pts for correct score.
1pt for correct result.
Winner stays on.
Everyone knows the rules.
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We take a look to the weekend's GAA action discussing All-Ireland contenders Dublin, Kerry, Mayo and why Cork have underachieved in both codes for so long.
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We were delighted to be joined this week by author, broadcaster and former police officer Peter Bleksley.
Peter spoke to us about growing up supporting Queen's Park Rangers as well as his love for boxing and cricket.
We also chatted at length about football hooliganism with a particular look at recent events over the last couple of years.
Peter speaks very passionately about the Hillsborough tragedy and the coverage of it in the years after.
Peter finishes by telling us about his current project, Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle, where he has both a book and podcast out. Kevin is wanted for two separate murders in 2004 and 2005, and Peter tell us about the two victims, 16 year old Liam Kelly and 22 year old mother of three, Lucy Hargreaves.
You can buy the book here: https://www.theworks.co.uk/p/manhunt-hunting-britains-most-wanted-murderer/9781913543983.html
Or listen to the podcast Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parleon your preferred podcast app.
We review the weekend's action.
There's Manchester United v Arsenal and Ole's lack of an identity when it comes to a style of play. What has Arteta done that Ole hasn't?
We take an early look ahead to Manchester City v Liverpool next week in a game that has previously decided the title race.
There's also more talk of VAR decisions, super saints and our weekly Steve Bruce shoutout.
We discuss Donegal's win over Tyrone and what this means for Mickey Harte's future.
There's also a discussion on whether you should fist a point over the bar or go for the killer goal.
And finally, is Johnny Sexton entitled to act the way he did when getting brought off? And does this feed into the overall attitude of the side?
00:30 Premier League
26:40 GAA
55:10 Six Nations
What a weekend of sport so we look ahead to the GAA action, Six Nations final weekend and Padraig Harrington playing in the Bermuda Championship.
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Premier League fan predictions return as champion Seán takes on challenger Doug.
3pts correct score
1pt correct result
Winner stays on.
Everyone knows the rule.
We were joined this week by Labour TD for Dublin Bay North, Party Spokesperson on Education, Enterprise & Trade Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Aodhán chats to us about his earliest sporting memories including Italia 90 and the Jack Charlton era.
There was then the 1991 four game saga between Dublin and Meath which ended in agony for Dublin supporters.
We chat about the barren years between 1995-2011 for Dublin GAA and how sweet it was to finally win the All-Ireland once again.
We also chat about local GAA club Scoil Uí Chonaill, soccer in schools, Dublin inner city and women in football.
Aodhán was running a Football Walking Tour from Croke Park to Dalymount Park. Current lockdown restrictions means that they have had to be cancelled. Follow their Twitter page for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/FootballTourDub
- 01:35 Early Sporting Memories
- 05:08 Italia 90
- 08:38 Jack Charlton
- 11:32 Ireland National Team
- 14:10 League of Ireland
- 17:05 Dublin v Meath 1991
- 22:38 Dublin GAA leading up to 2011
- 32:45 Do you ever get bored with winning?
- 40:15 Scoil Uí Chonaill / Schools
- 50:00 Irish Football
- 54:14 Dublin Inner City
- 59:00 Why are there no soccer schools?
- 60:50 https://twitter.com/enda_minogue1/status/1169267621637832711?s=20
- 62:40 Women in Irish Football
- 65:15 Horse Racing
- 67:00 FAI Future
- 76:00 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
We review a busy weekend of sport covering the Premier League, League of Ireland, GAA and Six Nations.
Ole and Frank played out a 0-0 stablemate in a game neither manager wanted to lose. Which one of the teams are in the better shape to finish higher this season?
Have Sheffield United show the Premier League the template to play against this new, Van Djikless, Liverpool team?
Can Shamrock Rovers back up their League of Ireland success to start aiming at a group stage of a European competition next season?
Are Kerry getting a defensive shape ready to take on Dublin in December?
We also look back at Ireland's win over Italy in the Six Nations and a possibility of a surprise title win.
Busy weekend ahead once again so we have a longer than usual preview for this episode.
Reigning Tackling Sport Premier League Fan Predictions Champion Shane Sexton is going for 3 wins in a row this week. The challenger he faces, is none other than his neighbour, Sean Gibney.
Sean has supported a few clubs over the years but has gone back to his first love and boyhood club Manchester United in recent months. We go through all ten games in the first part of the show.
We then look ahead to Dundalk's huge Europa League game tonight, Ireland v Italy, GAA Covid walkovers, Ukraine v Ireland for the women's team and the return of Tiger Woods.
00:12 Premier League Fan Predictions
35:15 Dundalk
37:15 GAA Covid Walkovers
53:10 Six Nations - Ireland v Italy
55:15 Ukraine v Ireland (Women's Euro 2021)
58:00 Return of Tiger Woods
59:15 Importance of Sport
62:31 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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We had a chat with two time All-Ireland club winner Sean Treacy on those back to back All-Ireland successes and the Cuala family.
From initial underage disappointment to ultimate success in both hurling and football, Sean focussed on Senior Hurling and has been part of five Dublin SHC in the last six years.
There's also talk of Ole, Tom Brady, Kinder bars and who will win the Masters.
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Another busy weekend of sport and we start by looking at the Premier League action.
Spurs were leading West Ham 3-0 after 82 minutes. Yet somehow, managed to not come away with points. Why can't Jose seem to sure up this leaky defence.
Liverpool's title challenge was dealt a massive blow with the injuries to Van Djik and Thiago. They may have to go back to the "we'll score more than you" mantra they had pre Alisson and Van Djik.
Another successful weekend of GAA streaming with GAA Go covering all games not live on TV. The Championship looms large with some big clashes coming up including a rematch of Donegal Tyrone.
Should Simon Zebo be considered for Ireland games going forward? He scored two tries for Racing 92 in the Champions Cup Final albeit in a defeat to Exeter Chiefs.
02:20 Premier League Review
22:45 GAA Review
30:20 Simon Zebo
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Portlaoise Senior Ladies Football manager Stephen Duff joins us on the line to discuss club championships being called off and the ramifications for the club player.
We also chat about the LGFA v Camogie split that doesn't recognise the needs of a dual player.
We discuss John Fogarty's Irish Examiner piece which details the questions that the GPA will ask its members: “Which of the following options reflects your opinion for the upcoming 2020 Season?
1) I want the season to proceed.
2) I want to play only if the implementation of the Covid-19 protocols is improved.
3) I do not want the season to proceed.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40065167.html
Should the inter-county championships go ahead?
Dublin v Meath Preview: https://tacklingsport.com/dublin-meath-gaa/
There's also the return of Premier League fan predictions as reigning champ Shane takes on the challenger Macdara.
We go through game by game predictions with notable highlights including Manchester City v Arsenal and Everton v Liverpool.
Who will come out on top?
00:12 Stephen Duff (Portlaoise Ladies Football Manager)
- 00:35 Club Championships Postponements
- 08:35 LGFA v Camogie https://twitter.com/CormacRyan01/status/1314908265126539268?s=20
- 14:25 GPA Statement -Should inter-county be going ahead? https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40065167.html
- 23:30 Inevitable celebrations
27:20 Premier League Fan Predictions
- 28:30 Chelsea v Southampton
- 30:25 Manchester City v Arsenal
- 32:35 Newcastle v Manchester United
- 35:10 Sheffield United v Fulham
- 37:00 Crystal Palace v Brighton
- 38:55 Tottenham v West Ham
- 41:14 Leicester City v Aston Villa
- 43:35 West Brom v Burnley
- 45:05 Leeds United v Wolves
- 47:05 Everton v Liverpool
49:10 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front
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We went live on our social channels straight after the game to chat about the positives Stephen Kenny could take from his first 5 games in charge.
We looked at some of the Euro 2016 heroes performances in Jack Hendrick and Robbie Brady while also looking at the new guard including Dara O'Shea, Jason Knight and Jayson Molumby.
There's also the role of Shane Long, Obafemi's exclusion and are we really better off being relegated to League C of the Nations League for a better qualifying chance at Euro 2024?
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This week, we are delighted to be joined by UFC superstar Johnny Walker.
Johnny is currently ranked #9 in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division.
He chats to us about his recent win over Ryan Spann, his UFC journey to date, light heavyweight ambitions and preparing for fights.
Johnny is currently training with SBG Ireland and John Kavanagh and he tells us how that partnership was a big factor in his return to form.
We also talk about mental health and how he has managed to deal with all the hype that has followed his career.
Timings:
00:12 Introduction
02:50 Johnny Walker Interview
- 03:05 Breakthrough
- 05:50 UFC Hype
- 07:05 'Worm' Celebration - UFC 235 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEGdFdXTUmw
- 07:55 Corey Anderson Defeat
- 09:30 Making Weight
- 11:00 Move to Ireland
- 14:00 Importance of Rest
- 16:40 John Kavanagh
- 19:40 Keeping Fit
- 20:22 MMA in Ireland
- 21:45 Mental Health
- 24:45 Fight Week
- 25:45 What's next?
- 26:50 The Not so Quickfire Round
31:15 Wrap Up (John Kavanagh, Mental Health, Weight)
37:45 Coming Soon On Tackling Sport
38:14 'Otherside' - Madison Front (Links Below)
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We discuss the weekend's action including Tyrell Hatton's BMW PGA win and why the hoodies he wore to victory was such a big deal in the world of golf.
Bryson is practicing with a 48 inch drive which will debut at Augusta. Should we be nervous for the future of golf?
Stephen Kenny's preparations have been hit with injuries and Covid regulations. How has he fared overall in his 4 games in charge?
Jack Byrne is the only outfield player in the squad not to feature so far. Do frustrated League of Ireland fans have a point?
We also discuss England's back 5, Scotland's win over Slovakia and Scott McTominay at centre half.
00:12 AIL Rugby
02:15 BMW PGA Wentworth / Bryson Bombs / Masters Lookahead
17:45 Ireland v Wales Review
26:20 England's Back 5 and Euro 2020/1 Hopes
32:00 Scott McTominay CB?
36:30 International Football Viable With Covid?
39:55 Jim McGuinness Back
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On a heartbreaking night for the Irish team, we look at the positives Stephen Kenny can take going into the next two Nations League games and beyond.
Cian O'Hannigan joins us for a live reaction straight after the shootout to discuss Ireland's link up play and how excited can we be off the back of this performance.
We end the show with Madison Front's new single 'Otherside' (which didn't manage to play properly on the live stream but does here!).
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Ireland travel to Bratislava to take on Slovakia in a behind closed doors play off game. The winner will be just one game away from Euro 2020 (2021)
We discuss the Stephen Kenny project and performance v results. Will fans be patient?
Calum Robinson scored 2 goals against Chelsea in the Premier League - does he deserve to start?
What is our best midfield 3?
Who should make up our front 3?
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We'll do it live.
We reviewed a bonkers weekend of Premier League action in our special live show last night on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter last night.
There's chat on an incredible 7-2 win for Aston Villa at home to the champions. What does this all mean for the league going forward?
Is Ole now a problem at United and would he get a job at another Premier League club? Where should he play Pogba? Is Maguire good enough?
We start the show with a mention to Padraig Harrington's Scottish Open top 10 as well as a look at Dundalk's Europa League Group.
There's also who should take penalties at Chelsea, why Everton can challenge Top 4 and a Steve Bruce love in.
00:12 Bill O'Reilly - 'We'll do it live' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1M6EYA14eU
00:45 Introduction
01:49 Padraig Harrington
04:25 Dundalk
06:06 Premier League Review - Cian O'Hannigan
- 07:00 Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool
- 18:50 Manchester United 1-6 Tottenham
- 41:00 Leeds 1-1 Manchester City
- 45:45 Everton 4-2 Brighton
- 51:30 Chelsea 4-0 Crystal Palace
- 56:53 Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield United
- 59:50 Newcastle 3-1 Burnley
62:15 Slovakia v Ireland
66:52 Robbie Brady Goal Lille 2016 - RTE / FAI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvl3_bXclW0
James Mouatt (Tottenham) was the winner of our inaugural Premier League Fan Predictions and comes back to regain his crown against Shane Sexton (Man Utd).
The four of us look ahead to a big weekend in the Premier League.
Can Frank find the right starting XI?
Can Everton keep relying on Jordan Pickford?
Will European football slow down Leicester's momentum this season?
Do Manchester United regret letting Jose go?
Can Spurs challenge the top 4?
News of Diarmuid Connolly's retirement broke late last night and at the top of the show, we discuss his career and just how great a footballer he was.
00:12 Diarmuid Connolly Retirement
05:25 Premier League Fan Preview (United v Spurs)
- 06:40 Chelsea v Crystal Palace
- 10:10 Everton v Brighton
- 12:40 Leeds v Man City
- 14:24 Newcastle v Burnley
- 16:00 Leicester City v West Ham
- 19:20 Southampton v West Brom
- 20:55 Wolves v Fulham
- 22:50 Arsenal v Sheffield United
- 25:00 Aston Villa v Liverpool
- 27:39 Man Utd v Tottenham
33:00 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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Ayman Ben Mohammad joins us to chat about his career so far - from Belfield to an African Champions League Final and everything in between.
Ayman played for UCD, Longford Town and Bohemians in the League of Ireland before a call came to play for Espérance de Tunis in Tunisia. A call up to the national team followed and Ayman has gone on to earn 12 caps for Tunisia.
Ayman also had to go through a cruciate injury which was tough for him mentally but ultimately allowed him to refocus on his career.
He was part of the Tunisian team that got to the semi-final in the African Cup of Nations and followed that up with a move to Le Havre.
He is now plying his trade at Le Harve in Ligue 2 in France and they have 3 wins from 5 to date and aiming for promotion.
02:20 Ayman Ben Mohammad Interview
- League of Ireland
- African Champions League
- Le Havre
- African Cup Of Nations
34:14 Our thoughts
36:06 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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Is the game gone? Probably not but we give our take on the handball rule and what should happen going forward.
There's also Jose v Ole. Will either bite again before Sunday's game?
Pep Guardiola enters his 5th season at a club for the first time. Are we right to be a small bit concerned?
Dundalk face a crucial €3m European game on Thursday at the Aviva but should they have had to play against Shamrock Rovers last night?
Has Jack Byrne done enough to get into Stephen Kenny's Irish squad?
Ballymun win their first Dublin SFC since 2012 in what was an emotional win for the club.
John Catlin wins the Irish Open in what was a poor week for Irish golfers overall.
00:12 VAR Handballs
06:50 Jose v Ole
13:37 Pep Guardiola's 5th Season
18:00 Frank's Midfield
21:20 Weekly 'Praise Everton' Segment
22:52 Sean impressed by Leeds...
25:15 Premier League the new Championship?
26:58 Dundalk European Adventure
32:40 Ballymun's first Dublin SFC since 2012
35:05 David Clifford Wonder Goal https://twitter.com/EoinSheahan/status/1309932928424697863?s=20
37:07 Irish Open Review
41:20 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
Busy show this week for our lookahead to the sports weekend.
Premier League lookahead where we cover Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Harry Maguire, David DeGea, Jordan Pickford, Frank Lampard, N'Golo Kante, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp amongst other things.
Irish players to watch out for in Championship / League 1.
Can Shamrock Rovers not only win the league this year but bring that same form into the Champions League 9 months later?
We chat about Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
A potential classic in store as Ballyboden St. Endas take on Ballymun Kickhams.
Our first prediction knockout where we get two guests to give us their correct scores for the Premier League. 1 pt for the right result, 3 pts for a correct score. Winner stays on next week.
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00:55 Manchester United (Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Harry Maguire, David DeGea)
07:30 Everton (Carlo Ancelotti, Jordan Pickford)
10:17 Chelsea (Frank Lampard, N'Golo Kante, Jorginho)
14:20 Tottenham Hotspur (Jose Mourinho, Harry Kane)
16:50 Manchester City (Pep Guardiola, Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus)
19:25 Liverpool v Arsenal (Anfield, Mikel Arteta, Thiago)
21:45 Irish Players To Watch (Ryan Manning - QPR)
24:32 Shamrock Rovers
26:40 Irish Open https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2020/0923/1166915-the-bubble-the-buddy-system-life-at-the-irish-open/
31:10 Dublin SFC Final Preview
34:04 Predictions (James Mouatt v Cian O'Hannigan)
44:40 Outro
45:10 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
Laois' very own Stephen Duff joins us to discuss the potential GAA club / county split season.
We discuss the CPA's proposals, our own calendar format, championship structure, streaming services and club football.
There's also a potential festival of football on the August Bank Holiday and has the CPA (Club Player's Association) served its members well?
01:33 Stephen Duff (GAA Split Season)
- 03:15 Club Streaming Services
- 11:00 Club / County Split Season
- 14:08 CPA's Proposals: https://www.the42.ie/cpa-gaa-split-season-5205493-Sep2020/
- 21:10 Provincial Championships / Third Level Competitions
- 24:40 Stephen's Calendar Proposal
- 32:04 Championship Formats
- 37:45 Junior / Intermediate / Senior Split
- 40:50 County Boards
- 42:45 Festival of Football
49:25 Quick Review
52:16 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://open.spotify.com/track/1wMhFdBT17L5mqMvcL6m6a?si=kktsEC_WRtWTKpfM2Fgdww
Our first weekend review as we look back at the weekend's sport action.
Controversial last couple of days in the Premier League we chat about the Irish players starting to get game time in the league. VAR handballs and have we gone too far? Are there too many goals?
We also discuss Rovers and Dundalk's recent performances in Europe and can Dundalk get to the play off round?
Bryson DeChambeau destroyed the US Open field in such a manner that the future of golf is under question due to the lengths he is now hitting the golf ball. Can he do it at Augusta?
Two disappointing defeats in very different ways for Leinster and Ulster. Is the Pro 14 standard not high enough?
Finally, we chat about Sam Bennett's sensation Green Jersey victory at the Tour De France and there's also club championship review including Cuala winning a 5th Dublin title in 6 years.
Join us.
01:00 Everton's Impressive Start
02:15 Dara O'Shea / Seamus Coleman
03:30 Mike Dean
05:05 Patrick Bamford Improvement
06:47 Too Many Goals?
09:02 Crystal Palace Counter Attack
11:05 VAR Handballs
14:20 Ole's 'Walking Football'
15:22 Arsenal's Flat Performance
16:38 Jose's Redemption
19:14 Aaron Connolly
20:31 Exciting Lamptey
21:25 Liverpool's Champions Performance
23:21 Jimmy Dunne's Debut Goal
25:25 Shamrock Rovers / Dundalk in Europe
27:20 Bryson DeChambeau's US Open Demolition
31:30 Danny Lee 6 (SIX!) putt from 4 feet Shoutout
32:30 Rory McIlroy's Week
34:20 Leinster / Ulster Defeats
35:26 Sam Bennett's Tour De France
37:00 Cuala's 5th Dublin SFC in 6 years
38:35 Kildangan's first Tipperary Senior Hurling Title
39:20 Conal Keaney
40:10 Club / County Season Split
41:55 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://open.spotify.com/album/1s1a1mJ0oLixOV95ipatTP?si=Uv-5dCEZSeWleuJ7NHE_HQ
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We look ahead to the weekend's sports action with a particular focus on the Premier League.
We discuss the latest Gareth Bale and Thiago moves, discuss Liverpool's defence, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Aubameyang's new contract, Manchester United and Everton's renewed hope for this season.
There's also a look ahead to Leinster Saracens, Redzone and we preview the US Open at Winged Foot.
01:00 Gareth Bale
03:50 Thiago
06:48 Liverpool v Leeds Review
12:00 Manchester United
15:50 Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden, Kevin DeBruyne
22:10 Frank Lampard's Chelsea
26:25 Aubameyang's New Contract
31:12 Will Tottenham back Jose?
37:00 Everton's renewed hope
40:12 Week 2 Premier League Predictions
42:48 Tackling Sport FPL League
44:32 Leinster v Saracens
45:45 Redzone
46:57 US Open Preview
52:23 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
Matchbook's Aidan O'Sullivan joins us to chat about American Football.
We talk about Matchbook's weekly NFL show, odds compiling, supporting the Jets, Redzone, playoffs and quarterbacks.
He also gives us his pick for SuperBowl LV in February!
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01:26 Aidan O'Sullivan Interview
- 01:43 Odds Compiling
- 03:18 Matchbook
- 05:37 Jets
- 08:36 Redzone
- 12:45 American Football Introduction
- 15:52 Comebacks
- 19:05 Playoffs
- 21:15 Draft
- 25:13 Weird Dublin GAA Comparison
- 29:00 Tom Brady Move
- 31:48 Quarterbacks
- 36:33 Redzone Chat (Again!)
- 39:28 SuperBowl LV Picks
- 44:48 Matchbook Podcast
47:00 Wrap Up
47:22 Thursday's Show Preview
47:35 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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Ireland's youngest professional boxer in history, 19 year old James Power, is our guest this week.
We chat with James about turning pro at 17, balancing boxing with school, training, mindset and his ambitions over the next few years.
What was it like making his debut at 17 in Tijuana? How did he balance this with his Leaving Cert? How does he constantly train his mind for fights? At 19, what are his goals over the next few years?
You can follow James' story here: https://www.instagram.com/_jamespower/
00:12 Introduction
01:14 James Power Introduction
37:38 Tackling Sport This Week
38:32 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
For our first Thursday show, we preview the start of the Premier League this weekend.
We go club by club and give our prediction on where every club will finish. Huge debate at both ends of the table.
We also preview the first edition of the Tackling Sport Fantasy Premier League Private League. To join enter code: zfwu13
00:58 Behind Closed Doors
02:45 Liverpool / Manchester City
07:24 Chelsea's Transfers
12:45 Ole's Manchester United
20:11 Arteta's Arsenal
26:00 All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur
31:30 Everton - James Rodriguez
37:07 Consistent Wolves
39:24 Exciting Southampton
41:00 Leicester's Post Lockdown Form
43:16 Chris Wilder - Sheffield United
44:18 Will Leeds struggle this year?
47:20 Best of Rest
49:55 Predictions 1-20 - Every Club, Every Position
55:20 Fantasy Premier League Preview
60:14 Week 1 Premier League
For today's show, we speak to former Bath Rugby Academy Physiotherapist Conor Farrell.
Conor chats to us about his experience working in Bath's Academy, his own rugby career (including representing Ireland in rugby league) and warm up myths.
We ask, do the best players always make it out of an Academy?
There's also chat about Sam Bennett's Stage 10 Tour De France win, Ireland Under 21s and Noel King's comments on Stephen Kenny's first two games. https://extra.ie/2020/09/07/sport/soccernews/noel-king-stephen-kenny-era
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00:12 Sam Bennett / Ireland Under 21s
06:30 Conor Farrell (Rugby Physio)
32:20 totalphysio.ie
33:30 Tackling Sport Fantasy Premier League Code zfwu13 https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/zfwu13
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Former Dublin Minor/U21 Hurling keeper Cormac Ryan is our guest on today's show.
In 2011, Cormac played in an All-Ireland Minor Final. He felt dizzy in a club county semi-final a few weeks later. The following months, Cormac was in and out of hospital with an irregular heart beat and had to wear a pacemaker.
Cormac chats to us about that near death experience, hurling, Cycle for Life, mental health and men's body image.
Cormac is also cycling 5000km from LA to New York in April 2021 for Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland and Pieta House. To donate: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11384016_cycle-across-america.html
00:12 Stephen Kenny's Ireland
02:37 Cormac Ryan Interview
- Hurling
- Near death experience
- Cycle for Life
- Mental Health
- Physio
- Men's Body Image
79:19 Our thoughts / Plan for week
82:22 Madison Front - 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
For this week's show, we chat about the increase in LGFA players heading over to play Australian Rules (AFLW).
Firstly, we get the Australian view by chatting to Collingwood Head Coach Steve Symonds. Steve currently has two Irish players, Sarah Rowe (Mayo) and Aisling Sheridan (Cavan).
Steve tells us of the endurance fitness that Irish girls have and how they add to the overall team atmosphere.
Then, we chat to Tipperary and West Coast Eagles star Aisling McCarthy.
Aisling recently became the first non Australian to get a club transfer in the AFLW, moving from Western Bulldogs to West Coast Eagles on a 2 year deal.
We chat to Aisling about her move and also her experience balancing playing half the year inter county and the other half as a semi-pro in Australia.
With the continued expansion of AFLW, we ask whether it is sustainable to play both going forward.
01:36 Steve Symonds (Collingwood AFLW Head Coach)
13:16 Aisling McCarthy (Tipperary, West Coast Eagles)
46:18 Is playing both LGFA and AFLW sustainable?
50:00 Madison Front - 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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"I was either on auto pilot or somebody else was flying the plane."
Conor O'Keeffe joins us to talk about his 'rollercoaster' life, Thai Boxing career, running marathons, 100 miles, 200 miles and how he trains his mind to push through the pain barrier.
There's also climbing Mount Kilmanjaro, self doubt, mental health, giving up drinking and focussing on the 'why' as opposed to the 'how'.
Conor is currently training to do 32 marathons in 32 counties in 32 days with 32lb on his back, losing a lb each day.
00:12 Introduction
01:55 Conor O'Keeffe Interview
- 02:07 Ultra Marathon
- 03:30 School
- 04:30 Mount Kilimanjaro
- 08:24 Leaving Cert x 2
- 15:10 Thai Boxing
- 25:08 'Rollercoaster'
- 28:30 Lows
- 35:30 Marathons
- 41:30 100 Miles Ultramarathon
- 50:57 Enduroman 200 Mile Race
- 69:40 Training Your Mind
- 74:00 5k at 5
- 76:28 Pieta House
77:50 Conor's Pieta House page: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11381935_tfs-32-32-32.html
78:28 Wednesday's Show
79:07 Madison Front 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
Action packed show today.
First, we're joined by former professional boxer Wayne Alexander as he gives us his thoughts on Katie Taylor's win over Delfine Persoon. We discuss points scoring in boxing and how the sport can get away from controversial points decisions.
We talk about Dillian Whyte's knockout defeat against Alexander Povetkin, and how big a blow this is for Dillian's world title ambitions. We also dissect the rest of the heavyweight division and look forward to the potential 2021 fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
Next, Oisin McQueirns (Pundit Arena) joins us to chat about Stephen Kenny's Ireland squad announcement and some interesting omissions. We look ahead to the Nations League games against Bulgaria and Finland and what we can expect to see from a Stephen Kenny Ireland team.
There's also talk on Jeff Hendrick's latest move to Newcastle and we make a brief reference to Jason McAteer's latest comments.
00:12 Introduction
01:12 Katie Taylor Reaction (Wayne Alexander)
17:25 Our thoughts
20:23 Stephen Kenny's Ireland Squad (Oisin McQuerins)
44:53 Our thoughts
49:14 Madison Front - 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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David Gough was one of the highest profile GAA figures of 2019 as he led the successful introduction of Pride to the GAA as well as reffing the All Ireland Final drawn game between Dublin and Kerry.
David chats to us firstly about the difficulty of coming out to his teammates and how he hopes Pride will encourage others in the GAA to come out.
We also talk about his inter-county career, that Johnny Cooper red card, why he wants to scrap the rulebook completely and getting letters in the post.
We round up with a chat after the interview on the issues racing GAA referees.
Also listen to find out what links Marty Morrissey and Game of Thrones' Jon Snow.
00:11 Introduction
01:35 David Gough Interview
- 01:46 Playing Career
- 04:17 Starting Reffing
- 06:35 Coming Out
- 12:14 GAA Pride
- 21:07 Inter-County
- 24:30 Michael Meehan Goal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Actk2fAYWys
- 27:10 Johnny Cooper Red Card
- 33:50 Mic'd Up
- 38:53 Gumshield https://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/goal-disallowed-dublin-sfc-player-wasnt-wearing-gumshield-213845
- 40:43 Steps Rule
- 44:00 Added Time
- 46:35 VAR
- 50:00 In Season Meetings
- 53:30 Rulebook Changes
- 58:00 Social Media / Letters In The post
- 63:11 Not So Quickfire Round
68:50 Our thoughts
- 69:00 Rulebook
- 72:30 Changes to Yellow/Black/Red Card
- 74:45 The Sunday Game
- 76:45 Unfair Referee Criticism
- 79:25 Two Yellows Copout
83:57 DCullen - 'Alright' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXA9XpOrUjo
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We talk to Professor of Health Systems at DCU, Anthony Staines, on last night's updated government restrictions and their implications for sport. Anthony speaks about close contacts, full training and whether the new measures will be effective or not.
We are also joined by Meath Minor & U20 footballer Cian McBride. Cian is currently playing for AFL side Essendon in Australia. He speaks fondly about his time playing for Meath, his new life down under and his ambitions to make his AFL debut over the coming months.
00:35 Prof. Anthony Staines Interview
16:35 Implications of new restrictions for sport
19:37 Cian McBride Interview
39:55 GAA players moving to Australia
41:50 Madison Front - 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
Today, we are joined by the Irish Men's Cricket captain Andy Balbirnie. We talk about that famous win over England, Test Cricket, bringing young players through, highs and lows of his own career and 2023 World Cup qualification hopes.
There's also how Ireland can keep improving, Kevin O'Brien tribute and how a night out in Namibia gave Andy the refocus he needed.
00:12 Introduction
00:53 Andy Balbirnie Interview
- 01:31 Ireland v England
- 06:00 Playing for Middlesex
- 08:27 Ireland Debut
- 14:15 Playing cricket in Sydney
- 15:43 Afghanistan
- 17:00 Nerves
- 18:33 Graham Ford
- 20:45 Test Cricket
- 25:18 County Cricket
- 28:10 Young Players
- 30:30 2023 World Cup Hopes
- 35:10 Kevin O'Brien
- 39:16 Quickfire
41:54 Exciting time for Irish Cricket
43:07 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League explained: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1744528
46:24 Andy Balbirnie's Career
48:00 Madison Front - 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
We turn to football first on this week's Wednesday show with Rotherham United's new signing Kieran Sadlier. Kieran chats to us about playing Championship football, his Doncaster career, Ireland call up and League of Ireland memories.
We also discuss what it's like doing a medical, the video presentation that sealed his move to Rotherham, 5k times and playing against Lionel Messi.
Our sport in the spotlight this week is Judo. Eddie McLoughlin joins us to discuss his own career with the Irish Judo team as well as a wider discussion on the sport. We look at our potential Olympians next year and give details on how you can get involved in the sport. Eddie also talks about the Continental Open in Africa.
00:12 Introduction
01:05 Kieran Sadlier (Rotherham United)
- 01:15 Rotherham United
- 03:45 Paul Warne
- 04:57 Medical
- 07:25 Lockdown Training
- 10:35 League Of Ireland Career
- 14:26 Doncaster Rovers
- 15:46 Position
- 17:02 Ambitions
- 18:45 Quick Fire Questions
22:17 Our Thoughts
24:34 Eddie McLoughlin (Irish Judo)
- 24:48 Background to Judo
- 27:38 Eddie's Journey
- 30:15 Fighting in Africa
- 35:40 Olympics
- 40:10 How To Get Involved
- 43:15 Transitioning from Boxing
- 44:52 Lockdown Training
- 46:25 Discipline
48:39 https://irishjudoassociation.ie
49:12 Madison Front 'Sleep Off' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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Horse racing this week as presenter of The Final Furlong, Emmet Kennedy, joins us to talk about a life in broadcasting, The Final Furlong Podcast, family, the people in horse racing, the horses themselves, mental health and Cheltenham memories.
We also have our famous not so quick fire round, whip debate, Irish TV rights and we take an early look at the Cheltenham Antepost 2021 markets because why not?
00:11 Introduction
01:53 Emmet Kennedy Interview
- 02:15 Getting Started in Broadcasting
- 05:45 Final Furlong
- 15:14 Poker Commentating
- 24:15 Growing Up
- 28:50 Horse Racing
- 33:10 Ruby Walsh 'Ironman' https://www.joe.ie/sport/infographic-proof-if-needed-that-ruby-walsh-is-one-hard-bastard-47000
- 38:33 Cheltenham
- 47:30 Ruby Walsh 'Troll' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQClFD5hr6I&t=1s
- 48:45 A Racehorse's Life
- 52:55 Mental Health
- 57:40 Whip 'ProCush' Debate
- 63:30 Irish Racing TV Rights - Racing TV v Sky
- 71:00 Not so Quick Fire Round
81:20 Close
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We are joined by Brian Fitzgerald from Irish Touch Rugby who talks about growing the sport, World Cups, new development league and how anybody can join their local club.
Football journalist Mark Rodden joins us as we preview the upcoming Europa League and Champions League games and pick our winner!
Sean dissects Ireland's dramatic cricket victory last night against England. We also ask the question, where can Irish cricket really go from here?
There was also the small matter of the richest game in football last night as Scott Parker's Fulham beat Brentford to secure promotion to the Premier League.
00:12 Introduction
00:55 Ireland Cricket Review
11:54 Championship Play-Off Final Review
14:25 Ireland Touch Rugby - Brian Fitzgerald
- 14:49 How Brian got involved
- 16:07 World Cup 2011
- 18:44 Inclusivity
- 20:04 Schools
- 21:21 Keeping young players involved in rugby
- 26:30 Rules
- 27:33 Irish Touch League
- 29:10 Social Media
30:51 Europa / Champions League Preview - Mark Rodden
- 31:30 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United
- 36:36 Wolves
- 38:53 Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
- 43:25 Cristiano Ronaldo's Future
- 45:10 Atalanta's Serie A Rise
- 49:30 PSG
- 52:07 Frank Lampard's Chelsea
- 54:03 Our Winner(s)
57:56 This week's Champions League fixtures
62:20 Coming up on Tackling Sport
Introduction to Touch Rugby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P_GxGyq4eE
Chloe Mustaki joins us to discuss her battle with cancer, playing semi-pro for Charlton, Ireland squads, balancing working full-time and her determination to come back from her ACL injury and get that elusive first international cap.
In 2014, after captaining the Ireland Under 19s to the semi-finals of the European Championships, Chloe was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. She managed to battle through and get herself health again.
Then, earlier this year, she was playing semi-pro with Charlton, and in line for her first Ireland cap, when she suffered an ACL injury.
Despite the setback, she is determined to come back stronger than ever.
Closing the show this week is 'Doorstep' - Sinead McConville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOIp11DWFww
Busy show this week, as we discuss the resumption of the League of Ireland.
WatchLOI is the new streaming service for the league. Can it be sustained in the future?
We chat with Daire O'Connor (#10, Cork City) on lockdown, Zoom training, working under different managers, style of play, playing without fans and his views on WatchLOI.
Colin Brett (CEO, PlayerStatData) joins us to talk about setting up PlayerStatData, focussing on the League of Ireland, what's involved with collecting stats, what exactly is a progressive pass and how players can get a 1% edge.
We end the show by asking how can the League of Ireland win over Irish fans who only watch the Premier League?
00:12 WatchLOI
03:40 Daire O'Connor (#10, Cork City)
- 03:52 Resumption
- 04:10 Neale Fenn
- 04:53 Cork City's aims
- 06:00 John Caulfield
- 07:50 Zoom Trainings
- 09:13 Style of Play
- 10:50 Playing without fans
- 12:15 Teammates
- 13:10 WatchLOI
- 15:45 LOI Perception
- 18:05 #10 Role
- 23:30 Quickfire Questions
29:14 Playing from the back, #10 & Cork's aims
34:50 Colin Brett (CEO, PlayerStatData)
- 35:10 Setting up PlayerStatData
- 36:15 League of Ireland
- 37:40 Stats
- 39:00 5 Hours watching a game
- 41:30 Skyscanner
- 42:30 Irish Players Going Abroad
- 44:30 Transfers
- 46:20 WatchLOI
- 48:16 Key Stats
- 50:08 Consistency
- 53:00 Week Ahead
56:50 Stats & Transfers
58:23 Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers)
60:10 League of Ireland's Opportunity
63:45 How do we encourage Premier League fans in Ireland to watch the League of Ireland?
66:57 Next Monday: Chloe Mustaki Interview (Charlton & Ireland)
67:20 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
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Carl Wallace joins us to discuss completing a full Ironman and the journey to that with two long-term injuries. We discuss the mental side of dealing with injuries, meeting Padraig Harrington, training, nutrition, and the gruelling race itself.
Ryan Murphy also joins us on the line to talk about the Support4Drummo campaign and how both he and Carl raised funds doing a 'lockdown' Ironman.
We also take a look back at last week's finish to the EFL Championship and preview the upcoming playoffs.
- 00:12 Week in Sport
- 04:50 Carl Wallace Interview
- 56:28 Support4Drummo Run
- 65:13 Charities
- 66:10 'Sea of Uncertainity' BENJAYMN
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We turn to GAA this week and are joined by multiple All-Ireland Final referee with David Coldrick. We discuss his own refereeing journey to three All Ireland Finals, what it's like reffing inter-county, balancing work commitments, recent rule changes, documentaries and encouraging more younger referees. RTE Documentary 'All-Ireland Final Day' 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhNzf31pgc0 Setanta's 'Men in Black' with Eir Sport 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1T\_X78l-q8 00:11 Introduction 00:56 David Coldrick Chat * 01:10 Getting into refereeing
- 08:00 Inter-County
- 12:30 Balancing GAA & work
- 14:00 Expenses & Umpires
- 15:50 All Ireland Final Buildup
- 18:56 Encouraging young referees
- 20:20 Dealing with abuse
- 26:20 RTE/Setanta Documentaries
- 29:50 2015 All-Ireland Final Dublin v Kerry
- 33:20 New rule changes
- 35:20 Club v County
- 37:52 Black Card
- 42:40 Inter-County Referee's Union
- 45:00 The not so Quickfire Round
55:00 Our thoughts
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We are joined by former Olympic marathon runner Jerry Kiernan. We talk about his two Dublin marathon wins 10 years apart, finishing 9th in the Olympics 1984, running a 4 minute mile, working in RTE, the lack of coverage for Irish athletics, doping in sport and his love affair with Barcelona FC.
Jerry runs a running club in UCD for people of all abilities, every Tuesday at 6 and Saturday at 10.30.
We apologise for the slight background noise on Jerry's line.
00:12 Introduction
02:10 Jerry Kiernan Interview
- 02:30 Growing up in Kerry
- 06:30 4 minute mile
- 08:45 Dublin marathon
- 12:30 National championships controversy
- 14:43 Balancing running and teaching
- 17:14 Olympics 1984
- 21:10 Coaching
- 29:17 Working with RTE
- 33:00 Lack of Irish athletics coverage
- 39:40 John Travers' 13.28 5k time
- 43:54 Irish Olympic hopes 2021
- 47:55 Love of Italy and Barcelona FC
- 50:43 Irish Sports Council Grants
- 53:20 Doping in Sport
- 57:06 Quick fire Questions
1:04:43 Our thoughts
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In the first of our topic episodes, we talk golf with European Tour winner Peter Lawrie and Malachy Clerkin from the Irish Times.
We discuss Bryson DeChambeau's lockdown transformation, whether questions should be asked, Malachy's Irish Times article, Peter's own experience with drug testing, the future of golf, Brooks Koepka's tweet, the return of Tiger Woods and whether Rory McIlroy "chokes" when the pressure is on.
We also look ahead to some of the episodes we will be covering over the next few weeks.
Malachy's Irish Times article on Bryson: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/tipping-point-dechambeau-s-transformation-raises-questions-but-who-will-ask-them-1.4296716
The Titleist Dimpleless Golf Ball experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jC-guSi7hI
Brooks Koepka's tweet: https://twitter.com/BKoepka/status/1280576856601833472?s=20
00:08 Introduction
01:45 Golf - Peter Lawrie & Malachy Clerkin
- 02:07 Bryson De Chambeau's transformation
- 19:10 Future of Golf
- 26:10 Golf's drug testing (or lack of it)
- 33:36 Return of Tiger Woods
- 36:09 Rory McIlroy "choking"
44:30 The Memorial featured groups
47:13 Contact the show - @tacklingsport, editor@tacklingsport.com
This week, we speak to comedian Kevin Day who hosts The Price of Football Podcast as well as working on sports shows like Match Of The Day and Sky One's A League Of Their Own.
Kevin speaks passionately about a lifetime of supporting Crystal Palace, the latest on the Wigan Athletic situation, how the Premier League should support EFL clubs and working on set with Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff.
We also give you a taste of what's to come on the show over the coming weeks.
Check out The Price of Football podcast's episode on Wigan Athletic. https://play.acast.com/s/priceoffootball/wiganlatest-andyburnhaminterview-sheffieldunitedsmortgage?seek=0.0&autoplay=1
00:12 Dara O'Shea (West Brom) update
01:35 New show announcement
03:52 Kevin Day interview
51:50 Our thoughts
57:20 Contact the show
58:20 'Never Be' - BENJAYMN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak1TyV1JyYE
This week, we are joined by former Leinster and Ireland U20 International Charlie Rock who, 2 years ago, decided to hang up the rugby boots.
We talk to Charlie about captaining Blackrock to Senior Cup success, working under Stuart Lancaster, his thoughts on Joe Schmidt, the highs and lows of the professional game and how he's finding life without rugby.
Playing out the podcast this week is D. Cullen with his new single 'Rainbow Weather'.
00:12 Introduction
01:40 Charlie Rock Interview
55:59 Our thoughts
1:04:07 Preview future episodes
1:05:05 'Rainbow Weather' - D. Cullen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsmCgCXbpVo
This week, we are joined by Patrick Deane, who has 25 years experience advising professional footballers. He is currently a football agent with Quorum Sports and Co-Founder of Football Agency Network.
We talk to Pat about what's involved with looking after a player, why first team football is so important, dealing with clubs during transfers, his thoughts on Irish football and why he still holds a grudge against Shaun Maloney.
If you want to follow any of Pat's players, check out quorum-sports.com.
Playing out the podcast this week are Madison Front with their single 'Sleep Off'.
00:10 Introduction to Tackling Sport
00:59 Preview Episode 1
02:00 Patrick Deane Interview
44:46 Our thoughts
48:20 Preview Episode 2
48:57 Contact the show
50:08 'Sleep Off' - Madison Front https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkSpjXMQe4
Tackling Sport is a brand new weekly podcast where we will bring you interviews with current and former sports stars.
We will take a particular look into the people you may not always hear from but excel in their field.
In this episode, we outline what we have planned over the coming weeks and months as well as previewing Episode 1.