The Back Of The Stand: Recent Episodes
The Back Of The Stand
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This week Kevin tells us why Leeds won’t be too bothered being out of the cup, Mark is not at all surprised by Damien Duff walking away when the going gets tough, Kevin calls for Cork and Down to be thrown out of this year’s football championship and they speak about online abuse and anonymous trolls. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
This week Kevin tells us why he thinks Leeds were right to tweet what they did, Mark cautions those who are building United up for a title challenge and Mark tells us of an interesting phone call he received from a member of his club earlier on this year.
This week Kevin tells us why he doesn’t think Dublin should be split, Mark thinks it’s time at last that the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations amalgamate. Kevin tells us of the excitement building in the Kingdom and how Waterford can end a 61 year wait for Liam MacCarthy.
This week Mark tells us why Ole should show Pogba the door and Kevin tells us why some football fans can’t help showing us that they are idiots. Kevin broke news live of Istanbul and PSG players walking off the pitch because of an alleged racist incident.
This week Mark wonders why hurling has referees if rules are not enforced and he tells us why supporters need to take their share of the blame too for hurling cynicism. Kevin tells us that Peter Keane is safe in the Kerry job and why he’s very unhappy with malicious rumours doing the rounds.
This week Kevin discussed Jurgen Klopp’s very bizarre interview, Mark hopes United will keep improving and he remembers Maradona and Papa Bouba Diop.
This week we reviewed the GAA’s incredible Bloody Sunday Commemoration event. Kevin tells us why he thinks Mayo won’t fancy playing Tipperary, how great it was to see the emotion in the Cavan players and management and how supporters should be allowed celebrate victories. Mark explains why he is not happy with Marty Morrissey and RTÉ and questions why certain referees have been appointed to games.
This week Mark and Kevin express relief that a poor year for Ireland is over as Kevin tells us why videogate was not a big deal even if it backfired. Kevin expresses frustration at a dropped two points for Leeds and Mark wonders where it has all gone wrong for Man City. Photo credit: Sky Sports
This week Kevin tells us why he thinks Donegal will put it up to Dublin, Mark voices concern for the future of Cork hurling and we remember the victims of Bloody Sunday 1920. Photo credit: Crokepark.ie
This week Kevin tells us why he’s still confident in a good season for Leeds, inconsistency for Arsenal and United, panenka woe for Fulham and the bromance between Micah Richards and Roy Keane. Photo credit: metro.co.uk
This week Mark asks if Cork had anything to do with winning yesterday and Kevin has some choice words for the Kerry management and players. They also discuss the weekend’s hurling action and whether Davy Fitz and Brian Lohan should bury the hatchet. Photo credit: RTÉ.
This week Mark asks if Cork work hard enough, whether Tipp can come back and Kevin tells us why he thinks it’s time for Mickey Harte to step down. Photo from Irish Examiner.
This week Kevin tells Mark that the only leader United lack is the manager and he predicts that Guardiola will eventually go back to Barcelona. Image from independent.co.uk.
This week we reviewed the weekend’s games. Kevin tells us if Buff Egan is right to criticise RTÉ over lack of Joe McDonagh coverage and Mark expresses outrage on GAA bashing. Photo from crokepark.ie
This week Kevin celebrates another great result for Leeds, Mark wonders if Guardiola is playing mind games or if City are in big trouble and they struggle to stay awake for United and Chelsea. Photo credit: LeedsUnited.com
In this episode Mark speaks about Jack Lynch’s GAA achievements and also his well know a sense of humour. He also calls for the North Stand in Pairc Ui Chaoimh to be renamed in his honour.
Today Kevin gives us his verdict on a mixed weekend for Kerry GAA, we assess whether this will finally be Mayo’s year and question if the championship will even be completed.
This week Mark and Kevin run the gauntlet over a very controversial Merseyside Derby dominated by VAR, Aguero putting his hands on a female linesman and whether Ole has steadied the ship at United.
Mark and Kevin discuss Ireland’s chances tonight and remember the 5 year anniversary of that famous victory over Germany.
This week Mark spoke about a brilliant weekend of GAA, disappointment for Brian Dillons and lack of adherence to COVID guidelines.
This week Mark called for major changes at Manchester United, debates with Kevin if Liverpool and Klopp were becoming arrogant and losing their cool and they spoke about top class GAA action at the weekend.
Mark went through the results and fixtures for the City Division clubs. He also spoke of the great days he’s had in Ballinlough following Brian Dillon’s.
This week Kevin is a happy man after yet another Leeds win, Mark thinks United's win against Brighton papered over cracks and they discuss the handball rule and whether VAR is ruining the game. They also discuss the latest GAA action from Kerry (including a wonder goal from David Clifford) and Cork and whether it is fair to charge people to view streams online. Mark come up with an interesting proposal also for the remainder of the GAA season.
This week Mark previews the next rounds Premier Senior Hurling and Football Championships along with the County Draws for the Junior A Hurling and Football Championships. He also speaks about the controversy which followed last weeks show.
Mark gives this weeks results of Seandún matches. He also briefly speaks about the Sports Turf Solutions Seandún Junior A Hurling Final between Brian Dillons and Passage particularly about the potential in Passage.
This week Mark finally found Kevin who was only too happy to praise Cork's Double, Mark was furious about Manchester United's loss to Crystal Palace and Mark and Kevin debate the future of Domestic and European Cup Competitions. Plus a discussion on Cork City Football Club and the League of Ireland.
Mark speaks of 1990 when Cork achieved an historic double. He also wonders where Kevin has disappeared to...
In our first episode we reviewed the opening weekend of the Premier League, Ireland under Stephen Kenny, GAA club championship action and the prospect of a GAA inter county championship in 2020.