Episode 70 - Meet the interim boss

I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland, under interim manager John O'Shea. Did the rookie boss do enough to convince the FAI, and the fans, that he's a genuine candidate for full time manager of the senior men's team?

While the U21s got their European Championship campaign back on track against San Marino, the more important result came in Italy, where a last minute goal earned a draw for Turkey. What do these do results mean for the team's chances of qualification for next year's tournament in Slovakia?

And finally, we discuss the women's team's opening fixtures in their European Championship qualifying campaign. We've earned the right to face the top teams in the world, what do we need to do to continue facing them?

Episode 69 - Fein op Woudestein!

Myself and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football are delighted to be joined by Richard van Zijl of Excelsior Rotterdam fan podcast Fein op Woudestein to discuss the history of the club, how Troy Parrott is performing in the Eredivisie this season, and cult hero, for both Ireland and Excelsior fans, David Connolly!

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Round Up for week of Tuesday, 6th February 2023

Tuesday, 6th February 2024

League 1

Bristol Rovers 0-2 Fleetwood Town

Harry Vaughan and Gavin Kilkenny were named in the Fleetwood Town starting XI for the first time
Kilkenny assisted a goal for the first time since July 2021

Scottish Premiership

Motherwell 5-0 Ross County

Shane Blaney's introduction was his first appearance in six weeks

Rangers 2-1 Aberdeen

Jonathan Hayes' start was his 350th appearance for Aberdeen

FA Cup

Coventry 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Jeff Hendrick's introduction was his first appearance in nine weeks

Southampton 3-0 Watford

Will Smallbone was booked for the first time in six weeks

Wednesday, 7th February 2024

Scottish Premiership

Hibernian 1-2 Celtic

Adam Idah marked his first start for Celtic with two converted penalties

2️⃣ Adam Idah is the first @IrelandFootball player to score two penalties in the same @spfl game since @jamie_mc_gra scored two from 12 yards for St Mirren against Dundee United in January 2021!#COYBIG https://t.co/W2j4DGdw6v

— @irish_abroad@mastodon.ie (@irish_abroad) February 8, 2024

FA Cup

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bristol City

Jason Knight scored his fifth goal of the season
Jason Knight's first goal since Friday, 22 December 2023(49 days)