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The Boys We've SeenTony Goal? The Amazing Story of Tony CascarinoSend us a textInitially bought for a bag of of footballs and appeared 88 times for a country he believed he didn't qualify for... Ladies and Gentlmen this week we discuss the hardworking, mercurial, and at times deeply controversial Tony Cascarino. Beginning his career in the non-league, Cass worked his way to top clubs in England, Scotland and France. More importantly, he set a then record 88 caps for the Republic during his career, only to claim he didn't qualify as an Irish citizen in a tell-all biography published soon after his retirement. Join Conor and Johnny as...
2025-10-131h 09The Boys We've SeenWhere Do Ireland Go From Here?Send us a textOkay... cards on the table. Maybe Conor has unwarranted optimism Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2025-09-1556 minThe Boys We've SeenRoy Keane Storms Out of Saipan! Part OneSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the most tumultuous episode in Irish sport history - Roy Keane storming out of the Irish set up on the eve of the 2002 World Cup. Here we talk about dodgy training facilities, journalists swooping each other's stories, dressing downs from player to manager and oh so much more. It's all one great big shame really isn't it? We use biographies, World Cup diaries and newspaper articles to chronicle a bizarre moment in Irish history. Join us next week for part two (honestly we could...
2025-08-2544 minThe Boys We've SeenRoy Keane and Saipan: The Build UpSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the long history of the 2002 Saipan saga. Unlike other outlets (cough cough) we begin with Keane's early career with the Republic of Ireland and show just how bloody troublesome his interactions with the FAI had been. Insult your captain in 1992? Check! Blamed for a training ground spat? Check! Playing under a Manager you fundamentally don't respect? Check, check, check! We use newspaper archives, World Cup diaries and some tasty autobiographies for you to enjoy. Next week... the first 48 hours after SaipanFollows u...
2025-08-0459 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Gary Doherty EpisodeSend us a textYes its true. It's damn true. Conor's doing victory laps....Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2025-07-141h 05The Boys We've SeenIreland's Dual Sport Wonder: Kevin MoranSend us a textKevin Moran won two All-Irelands with Dublin and two FA Cups with Manchester United. Not bad eh? Today's episode sees Conor and Johnny discuss one of Ireland's most talented, and fascinating players, Kevin Moran. Initially a GAA star with Kevin Heffernan (no relation)'s Dublin team, Moran signed for Man U while still a young man. There he played over two hundred games, winning two FA Cups and coming close to the League title on several occasions. He next played in Spain for two seasons with Sporting Gíjon before coming back to E...
2025-07-071h 03The Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Paul Little on Eoin Hand, Tactical Systems & World Cup 1982Send us a textIn this episode Conor sits down with Paul to discuss his new book, Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors, The Republic of Ireland's 1982 World Cup Qualifying CampaignLink: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/shattered-dreams-sliding-doorsSee Paul's previous book with Pitch Publishing about Dixie Dean's remarkable time in the League of IrelandLink: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/shadow-benbulbenAnd our previous interview with Paul herehttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paul-little-on-dixie-deans-time-with-sligo-rovers/id1598860627?i=1000682092919Follows us on those socials
2025-06-231h 08The Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Fran Actor Darragh Humphreys about Fran the ManSend us a textOut in Cinemas Now! When an Irish football club becomes embroiled in an international match-fixing scandal, their hapless assistant manager, Fran, finds himself way out of his league.In this week's Episode Johnny and Conor sit down with actor Darragh Humphreys about his role as football coach Fran. We discuss his original role as Fran the Male in the television series on Setanta, and the revival of our favorite Irish coach. A must-listen episode.Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen o...
2025-04-1455 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Adam Kavanagh from Diaeuro Futsal IrelandSend us a textFutsal? In Ireland?Join Conor and Adam Kavanagh from Futsal Ireland as they discuss the history and future of futsal in Ireland. More associated with the skilful one-touch passes of South America, futsal had a brief push in Ireland during the 2000s before a more recent revival. Here we examine the game itself, what skills it brings - that an Irish team might want! - and the futsal team's upcoming tournament aspirationsFollow the Team's progress @Diaeuro_ireland on Instagram. If you would like to support Team Ireland's journey...
2025-04-0740 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Denis Irwin EpisodeSend us a textWhere do we begin? Along with Roy Keane and Steve Heighway, Denis Irwin is Ireland's most successful ever player. Synonymous with Manchester United, Denis Irwin is widely regardedManchester United's best ever fullback For Sir Alex Ferguson, Irwin is the only player guaranteed a spot in his all-time United XI. Join us this week as Conor and Johnny explore the highs, and at times, lows, of Denis Irwin's career for the Republic of Ireland, Take in treble-winning seasons, pinging play off goals and having to 'prove yourself' internationally.Follows us on those...
2025-03-101h 02The Boys We've SeenThe Irishman Who Invented Penalty KicksSend us a textRecap Ep. Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the history of penalty kicks and then Irishman who invented them! Willie McCrum from Milford Armagh proposed a penalty kick in 1890 to the English FA and, from there... history was made. This week our boys discuss the history of the penalty, the creation of the penalty shootout and Ireland's luck in shootouts. We also devote some time to saving and reforming the penalty for the better. All in a day's work for this Pod. Enjoy xFollows us on those...
2025-02-031h 05The Boys We've SeenChristmas Bumper Episode: Tony CascarinoSend us a textInitially bought for a bag of of footballs and appeared 88 times for a country he believed he didn't qualify for... Ladies and Gentlemen this week we discuss the hardworking, mercurial, and at times deeply controversial Tony Cascarino. Beginning his career in the non-league, Cass worked his way to top clubs in England, Scotland and France. More importantly, he set a then record 88 caps for the Republic during his career, only to claim he didn't qualify as an Irish citizen in a tell-all biography published soon after his retirement. Join Conor and Johnny as...
2024-12-231h 09The Boys We've SeenThe Young Damien DuffSend us a textFrom the archive as Johnny and Conor continue to celebrate Duffer's successes at Shels the Boys discuss the early career of one of Ireland's best, and most exciting, players. Enjoy!Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-11-041h 02The Boys We've SeenHow Many Great Players Have Ireland Produced?Send us a textReplay: As Johnny is away and Conor is snowed under with the return to University we go bac into the archive to discuss how many great footballers Ireland has produced. Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-09-231h 07The Boys We've SeenHow the FIFA Video Game Changed FootballSend us a textWere you a Lounge player? Or a Pro-Evo head? What about the all-hallowed but rarely discussed This is Football Franchise? Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the FIFA videogame franchise, how it changed football and not always, as we show, for the better.See Conor's longer form article for further reading 'It’s in the game’: FIFA videogames and the misuse of history'Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17460263.2024.2343914Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on Twit...
2024-07-291h 10The Boys We've SeenThe David Kelly EpisodeSend us a text9 goals in 26 games for the Republic of Ireland excluding 'THAT' goal against England in the infamous Lansdowne Riot match. This week Conor redeems himself as the Boys do a deep dive on striker David Kelly. Learn about his late start in football, opportunity to play for Bayern Munich (yes really) and his career ups and downs.Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-07-221h 11The Boys We've SeenWho is Heimir Hallgrímsson?Send us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they provide a deep dive on new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson. We explore the rise of the Icelandic National Team under his tenure, his so-so time at Al-Arabi and of course, his most recent job with the Reggae Boyz. We talk about his coaching philosophy, playing pragmatism, and his unusual way of connecting with the fans.Is this a new dawn? Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr...
2024-07-1548 minThe Boys We've SeenThe First Ever League of Ireland SeasonSend us a textJoin Conor on a solo episode as we explore the first-ever League of Ireland season ... 1921/1922! This story has it all... nationalism... the War of Independence ... high-scoring games and terrible teams! Huzzah Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-07-0839 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Young Damien DuffSend us a textFrom the archive as Johnny recovers from a stag and Conor recovers from life. In light of Duffer's current successes at Shels the Boys discuss the early career of one of Ireland's best, and most exciting, players. Enjoy!Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-07-011h 02The Boys We've SeenBest and Worst Granny Rule PlayersSend us a textMore of them than you think and if anyone uses the 'plastic Paddy' moniker Conor will scream. Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-04-151h 21The Boys We've SeenWhat is Wrong with the FAI?Send us a textIs the FAI corrupt, incompetent, both or neither? Join Johnny and Conor this week as they look some of the common claims made against Irish football's governing body!Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-04-0150 minThe Boys We've SeenIreland's Worst International LossSend us a textJoin a single (but not ready to mingle) Conor this week as he explores Ireland's worst result... a 7 (SEVEN) - 0 loss to Brazil in May 1982. This is one of the worst instances of FAI mismanagement and includes canceled friendlies, an international war and not paying players. Can't imagine why they lost...Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-03-1845 minThe Boys We've SeenReplay: One Cap Wonders of the 1990s!Send us a textFrom 1990 to 2000, the Republic of Ireland featured five one cap wonders which, if we do say so ourselves, make up quite the decent 5-a-side team. Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss they five players good enough to play for the Republic of Ireland but who sadly failed to make it back for a second date. We'll discuss the cult hero goalkeeper good enough to play in a cup final, the centre back who had to fight off nationality suspicions, a cracking Premier League Caption, a Scotsman turned Irishman and a lower league...
2024-03-1148 minThe Boys We've SeenWhat makes a good Irish Goalscorer?Send us a text20 goals a season? 8 goals and 2 assists? Conor and Johnny tackle some BIG chats around Evan Fergusan 'only' scoring 6 goals this season to ask what counts as success for an Irish striker in the Premiership? The history ain't great kids... Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-03-0455 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Gary Doherty EpisodeSend us a textYes its true. It's damn true. Conor's doing victory laps....Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2024-01-151h 05The Boys We've SeenShould we get a new manager? The Endless DebateSend us a textAnything to be said for another mass? Conor and Jonny run through every 'sack the manager' campaign in the press dating to Big Jack.Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2023-09-2558 minThe Boys We've SeenHoliday Replay: The Boys Interview Joe MurphySend us a textAs Conor works on his tan in Spain, enjoy our interview with the tireless Joe Murphy!Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com Episode is LivePublished: Oct. 17, 2022 @ 5AM EditFollows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com
2023-06-121h 47The Boys We've SeenReplacing Mick McCarthy: The Brian Kerr AppointmentSend us a textJoin Conor and Jonny as they go back in time to 2003. Mick McCarthy has resigned as Ireland manager and the race to replace him is an odd podge of exotic French managers, former England captains and Irish legends. Leading the race is Brian Kerr but there is significant challenge from Peter Reid, King Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Moran and many others. Here we discuss the 'what ifs', the 'why bothers', and the 'why nots?' in great detail.Follows us on those socials and don't forget to leave a review xox
2023-04-241h 09The Boys We've SeenIreland's Classic Jersey XISend us a textJoin Conor and Jonny for a slightly later episode this week as they reflect on a successful Kit Con expedition and, more importantly, a Classic Irish XI based entirely on the jerseys that Irish footballers wore from the Premier League era to the present day. Laugh, cry, and certainly disagree with our decisions but we are driven by fashion darling and make no apologies for it.Follows us on those socials and don't forget to leave a review xoxboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on Twitter
2023-04-171h 02The Boys We've SeenThe Bertie BowlSend us a textSpending 43 million on reports. My my my. Join Conor and Jonny this week as they discuss the ill-fated 'Bertie Bowl'. In 1999 the FAI and Irish government began planning for a new football stadium, first Eircom Park and then the 'National Stadium'. The latter became known by another name, the 'Bertie Bowl.' Pushed forward by then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, the Bowl's cost escalated rapidly over a three-year period and, with little fanfare, was discarded in late 2002. In the interim, the FAI attempted to bid for Euro 2008 with the Scottish FA despite having some...
2023-04-101h 19The Boys We've SeenKitcon and Retro Kits BonanzaSend us a textJoin a Conor-less podcast as Jonny and Paul from Kitcon discuss the upcoming Kit Con Éire event on April 16 in Dublin. The two boys discuss their favorite retro kits, the joys of collecting, and their shared passion over esoteric 90s footballers. Tickets still available for Kit Con at http://kitconeire.com/. We'll be back next week with more from the weird and wonderful of Irish football. Follows us on those socials and don't forget to leave a review xoxboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on Twitter
2023-04-0352 minThe Boys We've SeenJohn O'Shea Nutmegs Luis Figo! The 2002/2003 SeasonSend us a textOh my lucky stars and your lucky days! Join Conor and Jonny this week as they discuss the 2002/2003 season. Blockbuster doesn't even begin to describe it. On the domestic front, John O'Shea has a breakout season with Manchester United where he plays 30 odd League games and... oh yeah... nutmegs Luis Figo in the Champions League in the definition of tekkers. Elsewhere Stephen Carr has the season of the lifetime to make the PFA team of the year and Robbie Keane has begun his Spurs story. Internationally Mick McCarthy steps down from the Republic...
2023-03-271h 17The Boys We've SeenThe Steve Staunton EpisodeSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss Stan the Man! Steve Staunton is a former professional football player and manager from Ireland who is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation. In this podcast, we delve into his career, from his early days at Liverpool to his time playing for Ireland on the international stage. We explore his World Cup records and his tasty hattricks (yes really!)Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on Twitter...
2023-03-201h 17The Boys We've SeenThe Irishman Who Invented Penalty KicksSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the history of penalty kicks and then Irishman who invented them! Willie McCrum from Milford Armagh proposed a penalty kick in 1890 to the English FA and, from there... history was made. This week our boys discuss the history of the penalty, the creation of the penalty shootout and Ireland's luck in shootouts. We also devote some time to saving and reforming the penalty for the better. All in a day's work for this Pod. Enjoy xFollows us on those socials
2023-03-131h 05The Boys We've SeenIreland's Flying Dutchman? The David Connolly EpisodeSend us a textHe played abroad before it was cool... Join Conor and Johnny this week as they delve into the career of Ireland striker David Connolly. Breaking out at Watford, where he played his first game at 16, Connolly was quickly thrown into the Ireland set up where he remained from 1996 to 2005. Quick, and with a keen eye for goal, Connolly was compared with everyone from George Best to Paul Dickov. He had some great moments for the Republic, and nearly cemented his place in Irish history with 'that' miss against Spain in the 2002 World Cup...
2023-03-0657 minThe Boys We've Seen"And Number Onnnne is Gary Breen... And Number Two...." The Gary Breen EpisodeSend us a textAt 18 years old Gary Breen declared that he wanted to captain Ireland. Fast forward a few years and the man is beloved by the Green Army! Join Conor and Jonny as they discuss of the hardest working, inspiration, and arguably unlucky Irish superstars in recent memory. Worked his way up from the lower leagues? Check. Had a dream and achieved it? Check. Should have joined Inter Milan but got twarted by a dodgy medical? Check. We trace Breen's rise from lower league obscurity to being the first name on the Irish team sheet...
2023-02-271h 15The Boys We've SeenIreland's Greatest Ever Midfielders?Send us a textWho is Ireland's greatest-ever midfielder? We put it to the Twitter polls and the results did not disappoint... Johnny. The results did not disappoint Johnny as Roy Keane trampled over Liam Brady and John Giles. Listen as Conor makes an impassioned plea for Giles as Ireland's greatest-ever midfielder and the populist Johnny refuses to change his mind! Never a dull moment eh? Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.com F...
2023-02-2038 minThe Boys We've SeenLiam 'Chippy' Brady: The Arsenal YearsSend us a textThe 2002 World Cup is in the review mirror as the boys go back. How far back? WAAAY back to one of Ireland's greatest ever players... Liam Brady. Learn how Brady forged his reputation at the Arsenal. How he nearly moved to Manchester United for a tidy little fee and, most importantly, how he led Arsenal to three FA Cup finals in year consecutive years (the results were a different story). Chippy arguably made his fame in sunny Italia but his near ten years at Arsenal in the 1970s brought joy and disbelief in...
2023-02-131h 05The Boys We've SeenWorld Cup Winners and Losers: 2002 AftermathSend us a textIt's time for the post-World Cup transfer window! Join Conor and Jonny as they discuss the winners and losers from Ireland's monumental 2002 World Cup run. Whose reputation... and price tag... was enhanced? Who lost momentum? And who went on to better things domestically and why. Join Conor and Jonny as they delve into wicked transfer rumours, THAT Gary Green link and the little known transfers that could have been pulled off in the dying embers of the summer of 2002. Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram...
2023-02-0644 minThe Boys We've SeenWhat Could Go Wrong? Ireland v. Spain 2002 World Cup Part TwoSend us a textOkay not a great start... at all. Spain have scored after eight minutes and our lack of pace is exposing Mick McCarthy's men. But fear not, the tide is beginning to turn and the Irish look dangerous in this 2002 knockout match. Will the Irish score? Will we go to extra time? Will we be killed by the ill-fated Golden Boy? Join Conor and Jonny as they begin to discuss the highs, lows and middles (?) of a heartbreaking match for the Boys in Green.Follows us on those socialsb...
2023-01-3046 minThe Boys We've SeenWhat Could Go Wrong? Ireland v. Spain 2002 World Cup Part OneSend us a textMick's men have made it to the knockout stages. This is it... Ireland's greatest chance of a proper run in the World Cup. Standing in our way is a Spanish side featuring a baby-faced Iker Casillas and an immense combination of Raul and Morientes. But... fret now we have Robbie Keane and Damien Duff pulling up trees in the World Cup. Join Conor and Jonny as they begin to discuss the highs, lows and middles (?) of a heartbreaking match for the Boys in Green.Follows us on those socials
2023-01-2346 minThe Boys We've SeenBin Laden in Mulligar? World Cup Showcase: Ireland 3 - Saudi Arabia 0Send us a textCOME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN... COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN .... COME ON YOU BOYS ... COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN!Get on board, the Boys are on their way to the last 16 of the 2002 World Cup. Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the Republic's last group match of the 2002 World Cup. For the first time in history, the Boys hold their fate in their own hands at a major tournament. If we win, we go through. What could go wrong? Well, Mullingar is courting Bin Laden's b...
2023-01-1654 minThe Boys We've Seen2002 World Cup Showcase: Ireland 1 - Germany 1Send us a textJoin Conor and Johnny as they discuss one of Ireland's greatest ever World Cup victories... the 1-1 draw with Germany on 5 June 2002. There's only one Keano now baby! Robbie Keane goal machine saves the Republic against Germany and sets Ireland on course for the good times. Listen as we detail dodgy match commentary, Eamonn Dunphy's about-face and the pace problems of some Irish defenders. Oh there was also the matter about the Junior and Leaving Cert being on the same day Ireland took on Germany. Boo urns!Follows us on those s...
2023-01-091h 01The Boys We've Seen2002 World Cup Showcase: Ireland 1 - Cameroon 1Send us a textJoin Conor and Johnny as they dust off the Christmas hangovers to discuss Ireland's first group match at the 2002 World Cup. Daddy Roy has gone home to Ireland and Mick's men are seeking... nay SCRAMBLING to make a good impression on the world stage. In their way stand Cameroon - that year's African Nations Cup Champions and the winners of the 2000 Olympics in football. It's not an easy task and, as our boys discuss, we get very lucky in the first half! Learn about the pacy strikers, the injury prone midfielders and the...
2022-12-2643 minThe Boys We've SeenHoliday Replay: Ireland and the 1994 World CupSend us a textI've got to get the water to the lads!Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss the Boys in Green at the 1994 World Cup in the United States of America (USA, USA, USA!). Was this a stellar performance from our boys? Yes and no. We got some great moments, and even better stories but, being honest, this was very much a last hurrah for Charlton's army. Here our boys discuss the highs, and lows, of Ireland's World Cup outing.Have a suggestion for a player or moment?...
2022-12-1954 minThe Boys We've SeenSaipan: The Immediate AftermathSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny as they discuss the immediate aftermath of the Saipan saga. Daddy Roy has gone home to Ireland and the country is losing the run of itself. There's protests outside the FAI headquarters, bishops calling for a resolution and people camping out at Cork airport. Good times eh? Oh there's also the small matter of an underwhelming pre-tournament friendly which injures several players and an upcoming World Cup game against Cameroon for Mick McCarthy et al. to prepare for. Pressure? Pressures for tires!Follows us on those socials
2022-12-121h 08The Boys We've SeenRoy Keane Storms Out of Saipan! Part TwoSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny for part two on the most tumultuous episode in Irish sport history - Roy Keane storming out of the Irish set up on the eve of the 2002 World Cup. Here we talk about RTE tell all interviews, official reports into the FAI's shenanigans, and a definitive conclusion on who was to blame (okay maybe not...) We use biographies, World Cup diaries and newspaper articles to chronicle a bizarre moment in Irish history. Join us next week for part two (honestly we could have spent weeks on this so two p...
2022-12-0550 minThe Boys We've SeenRoy Keane Storms Out of Saipan! Part OneSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the most tumultuous episode in Irish sport history - Roy Keane storming out of the Irish set up on the eve of the 2002 World Cup. Here we talk about dodgy training facilities, journalists swooping each other's stories, dressing downs from player to manager and oh so much more. It's all one great big shame really isn't it? We use biographies, World Cup diaries and newspaper articles to chronicle a bizarre moment in Irish history. Join us next week for part two (honestly we could...
2022-11-2844 minThe Boys We've SeenRoy Keane and Saipan: The Build UpSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the long history of the 2002 Saipan saga. Unlike other outlets (cough cough) we begin with Keane's early career with the Republic of Ireland and show just how bloody troublesome his interactions with the FAI had been. Insult your captain in 1992? Check! Blamed for a training ground spat? Check! Playing under a Manager you fundamentally don't respect? Check, check, check! We use newspaper archives, World Cup diaries and some tasty autobiographies for you to enjoy. Next week... the first 48 hours after SaipanFollows u...
2022-11-2159 minThe Boys We've SeenThe 2002 World Cup SquadSend us a textThe train has left the station... the die has been cast ... and the horse has bolted the stables folks! Join Conor and Johnny this week as they review the 2002 World Cup Squad. Who were the main winners and losers? What were the talking points and who were the players to watch? The Saipan Controversy is looming large but at the moment its all sunshine and rainbows. Learn about each player's form going into the tournament and the expectations going into Ireland's third World Cup. Here come the good times... Ireland! Follows...
2022-11-141h 10The Boys We've SeenThe 2000/2001 Premier League SeasonSend us a textThere's too many Irishmen in the Premier League ... Send Helps! Man United have won the League and Leeds have gotten to the semi finals of the Champions League with Irish players playing a pivotal role in both campaigns. It's good to be the king eh? Yes yes, join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the 2000/2001 season. World Cup 2002 is on the horizon, players are trying to play themselves into contention, or at least give themselves a shout. Unlikely Irish players make the team of the season, some are robbed and Conor's o...
2022-11-0759 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Joe Murphy!Send us a textMy goodness Irish goalkeeper has had a fantastic career. Sit down with the Boys as they interview Joe Murphy, the Irish goalkeeper won won the u16 European Championship with Kerr's Kidds, was part of Aldo's swashbuckling Tranmere side and a man who saved a Michael Owen penalty in his first-ever Premier League match. Join us as we interview Joe Murphy as we discuss his career, his time with the underage and senior set up and his career highlights.boysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email...
2022-10-311h 47The Boys We've SeenIreland win a Play Off! We're Going to a World Cup Baby! Ireland 2 - Iran 1, 2001Send us a textGood morning, Good day and Good night. Ireland are going to the World Cup and does it feel ever so good. After heartbreak in 1998 and 2000, Mick McCarthy has only gone and gotten Ireland to a major tournament. And the good news is, the Republic's two play off games against Iran went off without a hitch. No incidents or bad blood whatsoever. Oh who are we kidding? Listen as Conor and Johnny discuss the ever-growing deterioration of Mick's relationship with Roy Keane, the Republic's difficulties in getting to the away leg and why Iranian f...
2022-10-241h 07The Boys We've SeenWe're All Going on a Summer Holiday... The 2002 World Cup CampaignSend us a textOnce... Twice.... Three times a hero! Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss the 2002 World Cup qualification campaign. At the third time of asking Mick McCarthy leads his charges to a major tournament, avenging the heartbreak fo the '98 and '00 campaigns. In a group of death with Portugal and Holland we manage to not only qualify for the playoffs, but finish a qualification campaign unbeaten. My days! We have stellar performances from Roy Keane, Gary Doherty and a host of future Ireland legends. We also have Keane and McCarthy's relationship become even...
2022-10-171h 22The Boys We've SeenDon't Trust Saudi Princes... Especially in Lifts! The Eamonn O'Keefe StorySend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the remarkable story of former Ireland footballer, Eamonn O'Keefe. Born in Manchester in 1951, Eamonn appeared destined for greatness before a broken leg in a training match appeared to end his career. He regained fitness and form in the non-league before making a shock move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. There Eamonn made friends with a Crown Prince, lived a lavish lifestyle and, as we discuss, was eventually propositioned by the Chairman of his club. Never has the phrase 'I love you' been as problematic...
2022-10-1047 minThe Boys We've SeenWho Put the Ball in the English Net? The Ray Houghton EpisodeSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss Liverpool and Ireland legend Ray Houghton. Born in Castlemilk, Glasgow, Houghton is undoubtedly one of the most impactful of the 'Granny Rule' generation under Jack Charlton. He played in European Championships and World Cups, was ever-present in the Irish set up from 1986 to 1997 and scored two of the most iconic Irish goals ever. Oh he also played over 700 league games in England for West Ham, Fulham, Oxford, Liverpool, Aston Villa and a host of other teams. We discuss wonderful stories such as Houghton stopping...
2022-10-031h 13The Boys We've SeenHoliday Replay Edition; Ireland and the 1992 USA Cup!Send us a textConor and Johnny have decided to be humans this week and are away from the country and, in Conor's case, reliable Wifi. With that being said, we've decided to replay our most popular episode to date. The thing which started it all... the 1992 USA Cup!Tie Games! Join Conor and Johnny for the inaugural Boys We've Seen Podcast. In this episode our co-hosts set out the basic premise of the show before diving right into the inaugural 1992 USA Cup which saw the Boys in Green finish third in a group featuring...
2022-09-2658 minThe Boys We've SeenBobby Charlton, George Best and the League of IrelandSend us a textAnd now for something completely different... Why did Bobby Charlton, George Best, Geoff Hurst, Gordan Banks and a host of other British footballing legends play in the League of Ireland during the 1970s and 1980s? Were they big money signings or money well spent? Join Conor and Johnny this week as they take a break from regular proceedings to discuss a strange trend in Irish football wherein big name signings were made for Irish league clubs, played for two games, and then returned home significantly richer. Were they worth it? You decide!...
2022-09-1956 minThe Boys We've SeenOhhhh Packie Bonner! Ireland's Number OneSend us a textJock Stein's last signing, an absolute goliath for the Republic of Ireland and, a man who saved Celtic on many an occasion... This week Conor and Johnny discuss the long career of Irish goalkeeper Packie Bonner. A one-club man for Celtic where he played over 600 games, Bonner was in sticks for the Republic's greatest-ever period under Jack Charlton. He had incredible highs, and incredible ill fortune, especially in the '94 World Cup. Prior to the arrival of Shay Given, Bonner was nailed on to be the greatest goalkeeper the Republic had ever produced. L...
2022-09-121h 16The Boys We've SeenChampions of Europe Part Deux! Ireland Win the 1998 u16 EurosSend us a text'We are the Champions.... The Champions of Europe!In 1998 the Irish u16s won the European championships with a team containing John O'Shea, Andy Reid and a host of other names familiar to the Republic. We beat Spain, Portugal, and Italy to boot! This came two months before the u18s won the European championship and is quite rightly seen as the special in the Irish youth set up. Join Conor and Johnny as they examine something truly special in Irish football. Who made the team? Why were they so successful and...
2022-09-0549 minThe Boys We've SeenThe 1999/2000 Premier League SeasonSend us a textThe Magic of the FA is dead but Irish strikers are finally on form in the Premier League! Yes yes, join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the 1999/2000 season. New year, new you... New Millenium, new megastars! This is undoubtedly the best Premier League thus far from an Ireland perspective. Roy Keane is in the form of his life, David O'Leary's Leeds babies are taking Europe by storm (thanks in part to Ian Harte and his uncle Gary Kelly). Niall Quinn is in a traditional big man/little man combo at...
2022-08-291h 02The Boys We've SeenIreland's Dual Sport Wonder: Kevin MoranSend us a textKevin Moran won two All-Irelands with Dublin and two FA Cups with Manchester United. Not bad eh? Today's episode sees Conor and Johnny discuss one of Ireland's most talented, and fascinating players, Kevin Moran. Initially a GAA star with Kevin Heffernan (no relation)'s Dublin team, Moran signed for Man U while still a young man. There he played over two hundred games, winning two FA Cups and coming close to the League title on several occasions. He next played in Spain for two seasons with Sporting Gíjon before coming back to E...
2022-08-221h 03The Boys We've SeenOne Cap Wonders of the 1990s!Send us a textFrom 1990 to 2000, the Republic of Ireland featured five one cap wonders which, if we do say so ourselves, make up quite the decent 5-a-side team. Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss they five players good enough to play for the Republic of Ireland but who sadly failed to make it back for a second date. We'll discuss the cult hero goalkeeper good enough to play in a cup final, the centre back who had to fight off nationality suspicions, a cracking Premier League Caption, a Scotsman turned Irishman and a lower league...
2022-08-1548 minThe Boys We've SeenIreland's Golden Generation: 1982 and the World Cup TragedySend us a textLiam Brady, Steve Heighway, Frank Stapleton, Ronnie Whelan, David O'Leary... Ireland's squad for the 1982 World Cup campaign under Eoin Hand was undoubtedly the greatest collection of players the country has ever put together... or so say us! Managed by Eoin Hand, the Republic entered a group of death with European Championship runners up Belgium, the dying embers of the Total Football Dutch team and a French team being powered by Platini. Despite these trials, the Republic narrowly missed out on qualification on goal difference... GOAL DIFFERENCE! More egregiously, we lost a match away...
2022-08-081h 03The Boys We've SeenIreland and the 2000 USA Cup!Send us a textNiall Quinn's Disco Pants are on Fire! Quinn equals Frank Stapleton's goal scoring record, Dominic Foley hits the ground running, Gary Breen comes into his own and Ireland nearly win a (major?) tournament. Yes yes everyone it is time to discuss the most wonderful of all international tournaments... the USA Cup. Johnny, Conor and guest Cuán discuss the 2000 USA Cup. Coming at a time when the Irish had narrowly missed out on qualification, again, the USA Cup was an excellent opportunity for Ireland's next crop of young players to show their mettle an...
2022-08-0141 minThe Boys We've SeenThe 1998/1999 Premier League SeasonSend us a textWe're all melting thanks to the heat and Johnny is on form. Yes yes ya'll, its the year Man United win a historic treble!This week our Boys talk about United's once in a lifetime successes, the mastery of Roy Keane and Denis Irwin and, more importantly, the Irish stars slowly making a name for themselves in the Premier League. Ireland have two... TWO ... players in that United season but we're interested in those across the League (Hello Ian Harte with 4 goals!) Join Conor and Johnny for a season review with a...
2022-07-251h 03The Boys We've SeenThe Young Robbie KeaneSend us a textKeano, Keano, Keano .... no not that one! Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers, Robbie Keane. Learn about his breakout season at Wolves in the First Division, his debut for the Republic of Ireland and big money moves to Coventry, Inter Milan and Leeds United. The young Robbie Keane was one of the most exciting players of his generation... compared by contemporaries to Michael Owen and even George Best. Find out why!Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen...
2022-07-1858 minThe Boys We've SeenDecisions Decisions! The Best Irish XI of the 1990sSend us a textControversial times for our Boys this week as they debate the best Irish XI of the 1990s. Do we just choose Jack's World Cup teams from 1990 and 1994, or do we look to Mick McCarthy's younger squads from the end of the decade. Who was the best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder or Striker? Join Conor and Johnny as they engage in the very best (or worst) of Irish pub talk ... the difference is our Boys have done their research! Pity Conor can't stop changing his mind. Follows us on those socials
2022-07-1142 minThe Boys We've SeenTony Goal? The Amazing Story of Tony CascarinoSend us a textInitially bought for a bag of of footballs and appeared 88 times for a country he believed he didn't qualify for... Ladies and Gentlmen this week we discuss the hardworking, mercurial, and at times deeply controversial Tony Cascarino. Beginning his career in the non-league, Cass worked his way to top clubs in England, Scotland and France. More importantly, he set a then record 88 caps for the Republic during his career, only to claim he didn't qualify as an Irish citizen in a tell-all biography published soon after his retirement. Join Conor and Johnny as...
2022-07-041h 09The Boys We've SeenThe 1997/1998 Premier League SeasonSend us a textRobbie Keane is on the scene and Niall Quinn is still a goal machine! Well... for the First Divison that is.This week our Boys talk about another an Arsenal double, a Premier League packed with Irish players... but no strikers, and a First Division were Irish players are hitting double digits on the goal tallies. What's more, we have an Irish player... a friend of the Pod Garreth Farrelly, scoring the goal to keep Everton in the Prem. What a season ladies and gents... what a season! Join Conor and J...
2022-06-2752 minThe Boys We've SeenChampions of Europe! Ireland Win the 1998 u18 EurosSend us a text'We are the Champions.... The Champions of Europe!In 1998 the Irish u18s only went and won the blooming European championships. We beat Croatia, Germany, and Cyrpus. Okay it was only four games, and we lost 1-0 to England but a wins, a wins, a win . This was 'Kerr's Kids' at its very best. We featured Robbie Keane, Richard Dunne and a soon to be Juve bound Ronnie O'Brien. Join Conor and Johnny as they examine something truly pecial in Irish football. Who made the team? Why were they so successful a...
2022-06-2053 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Superfan Chris Mulhall!Send us a textChris Mulhall has been following the Boys in Green since 1986 and boasts an encyclopedic memory of the team's successes and failures. Couple that with a near-complete collection of matchday programmes and a series of coaching licences and you make a pretty good superfan! Fans are an integral part of the international experience, especially for the Republic of Ireland. Join us in a special episode where we delve into what it means to be an Irish fan. Who are the players to capture fans' hearts and, more importantly, why the Ireland B team needs...
2022-06-131h 12The Boys We've SeenMick McCarthy and the 2000 Euros CampaignSend us a textHow many mirrors did Mick McCarthy break?!?! This week our boys talk about Mick McCarthy and the Republic's failed efforts to qualify for the 2000 Euros. In a group with Yugoslavia, Croatia, Macedonia and Malta, the path to Holland/Belgium seemed a tough one. That was, until we were top of the bleeding group! It all seemed so easy, a young Damien Duff and Robbie Keane were tearing it up, we had good results against great teams and, once again, the Irish fans were dreaming of something bigger. Just like the '98 campaign we...
2022-06-0659 minThe Boys We've SeenIreland and the 1996 USA Cup!Send us a textWhen Johnnys away, Conor will play! As Johnny goes galavanting across Europe to follow Elton John, Conor and guest Cuán discuss the 1996 USA Cup. This was Mick McCarthy (Big Mac)'s first tournament and also another nail in the McCarthy/Keane coffin. Here we discuss McCarthy's quest to get his first international win, a 2-2 draw with crowd trouble and a rare Niall Quinn red card and a dodgy referee. This was a breakout time for Ireland's next crop of young players and a moment when McCarthy finally began to turn the ti...
2022-05-3034 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Young Damien DuffSend us a text"All you need is Duff, na na na na nahh, All you need is Duff, na na na na nahh"Join the boys this week as they discuss the early career of the young Damien Duff. A hot prospect from a young age, Duff was one of Ireland's most exciting youth prospects in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Signing with Blackburn in 1996, Duff spent seven years at Ewood Park before making a big money signing with Chelsea in 2003. Here we discuss Duff's time at Blackburn and, more importantly, his Ireland...
2022-05-231h 02The Boys We've SeenThe Denis Irwin EpisodeSend us a textWhere do we begin? Along with Roy Keane and Steve Heighway, Denis Irwin is Ireland's most successful ever player. Synonymous with Manchester United, Denis Irwin is widely regardedManchester United's best ever fullback For Sir Alex Ferguson, Irwin is the only player guaranteed a spot in his all-time United XI. Join us this week as Conor and Johnny explore the highs, and at times, lows, of Denis Irwin's career for the Republic of Ireland, Take in treble-winning seasons, pinging play off goals and having to 'prove yourself' internationally.Follows us on those...
2022-05-161h 02The Boys We've SeenIreland's Penalty Maestro? The David O'Leary EpisodeSend us a textFrom Arsenal to Italia '90! Join us this week as Conor and Johnny look back on the career of one of Ireland's classiest ever defenders David O'Leary. Beginning his career in the mid-70s, O'Leary's career ran for twenty years, where he amassed over 700 appearances for Arsenal, over 60 caps for the Republic and was widely regarded as one of Europe's best defenders. Not all was happy however, we talk about O'Leary's three year exclusion from the Republic of Ireland in the 80s after a turmultous fall out with manager Jack Charlton. As we...
2022-05-0954 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Alan Kirby!Send us a textFrom Kerr's Kids to Kenny's Town! This week the Boys interview League of Ireland legend Alan Kirby. Listeners will no doubt remember Alan as the hardworking and creative midfielder who played for Waterford, Longford, Pat's, Sporting Fingal and Sligo Rovers. He was also a pivotal part of the Brian Kerr u20 side which finished third in the 1997 Youth World Cup in Malaysia. Tune in as we discuss his time with the Aston Villa academy, being part of Ireland's most successful underage team and his successful domestic career.For you statisticians out t...
2022-05-021h 07The Boys We've SeenIreland's Ian Rush? The John Aldridge EpisodeSend us a textFrom water rants to Tranmere Rovers! Join us this week as Conor and Johnny look back on the career of Irish striking legend, John Aldridge. Aldo didn't technically play in the Premier League [although he was once linked with Man United] but he was a tour de force for the Irish international team in World Cup 90 and 94. 19 international goals in total and a heap of appearances to boot, Aldo is an Irish legend who helped lead the line in some of Ireland's greatest international moments. Here we discuss the highs and lows of...
2022-04-2558 minThe Boys We've SeenMick McCarthy and the 1998 World Cup CampaignSend us a textBack by popular demand! This week our boys talk about Mick McCarthy and the Republic's failed efforts to qualify for the 1998 World Cup. Listen as we discuss the FAI's refusal to back McCarthy's appointment, learn why Ireland fans booed Roy Keane and discover the Irish players that time has forgotten. Was this a glorious period? Not at all. Was it exciting? You can bet your ass it was! Cast your minds back to a second-place finish, a lacklustre play-off against Belgium and a time when the Irish media criticised the manager (who could...
2022-04-1557 minThe Boys We've SeenThe 1996/1997 Premier League SeasonSend us a textThe first Premier League of the Mick McCarthy era and the year of the great Superspenders Middlesborough! This week our Boys talk about another (double sigh ...) Man United win in the Premier League. We also see Middlesborough manage to sign a striker from Juventus, get deducted three points, and be relegated with one of the best teams in Prem history. We're not here for that though... What we want to know is which Irish players were tearing up the League! Join Conor and Johnny for a season review with an eye...
2022-04-1153 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Gareth Farrelly!Send us a textSix Republic of Ireland Caps, spells with Villa, Bolton and Everton and an absolute corker of a goal which saved Everton from relegation in the 1997/1998 season! Here the Boys interview Gareth Farrelly about his career in England and Ireland. Listen as we talk about his early upbringing in the 1990s Villa team before solidifying his cult status at Everton and Bolton. Here we learn about the trials facing young players in England, the need to move to progress one's career and just what it means to be a Republic of Ireland player.
2022-04-041h 23The Boys We've SeenA Scandal in the FAI? 1996 and the Merriongate FiascoSend us a textA secret Greek ticket tout, £300,000 goes missing, and a 'Night of the Long Knives.' No this isn't Conor's Game of Thrones fan fiction, but the Merriongate scandal which rocked the FAI in 1996. This was the beginning of the Mick McCarthy era of Irish football and a sign of things to come in later FAI corruption charges. Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss FAI treasurer Joe Delaney's confusing ticket-selling shenanigans during the 1990 and 1994 World Cup which resulted in the FAI losing £300,000. What makes it even worse is that no one kn...
2022-03-2859 minThe Boys We've SeenIreland's Unsung Right Back? Gary KellySend us a text531 appearances for Leeds United, 52 Ireland Caps, 1994 Premier League team of the season and uncle to one Ian Harte. This week the Boys discuss Leeds United legend Gary Kelly! Debuting under Howard Wilkinson, Kelly became a mainstay in both the Leeds and Ireland teams of the mid to late 1990s. The Boys run through the peak of Kelly's career, his competition for an Ireland and a Leeds shirt and the time Leeds chairman allegedly tried to hire hit men to injury him - all in a days work for a proper Prem legend!
2022-03-211h 06The Boys We've SeenThe Lesser Known Boys in Green? Jack Charlton and the Ireland B TeamSend us a textLike the Ireland team ... but not! In today's episode, Conor and Johnny look at the history of the Ireland B team under Jack Charlton. Best known for an international match against an England B team in 1994 which featured Robbie Fowler, Andy Cole and Chris Sutton among others, the Ireland B served as a pathway from u21 to the full international team. Learn all about Ireland B's top goalscorers, how it was used, and, importantly, how Stephen Kenny could use a B team in the future!Follows us on those socials
2022-03-1445 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Boys Interview Shels Legend Tony Sheridan!Send us a textIn 1995 Tony Sheridan signed with Shelbourne and, to the delight of Shels fans, quickly set about establishing his legend. 2 FAI Cups, 1 LOI Cup and 1 Player of the Season Award built his reputation as did a certain wonder goal against Sligo. Before this time, however, Sheridan played for Coventry City in the early years of the Premier League. In the interview, the Boys and Tony talk about his time in England, the vagaries of the English academy system and his time in the League of Ireland.Follows us on those socials
2022-03-071h 04The Boys We've SeenIreland's Golden Generation? Kerr's Kids and the 1997 Youth World CupSend us a textIn 1997 the Irish u20s finished third in the youth World Cup. This was the beginning of the fabled golden generation of Irish soccer... the birth of 'Kerr's Kids'. How often do Ireland finish third in a World Cup? Never is your answer! Join Conor and Johnny as they examine the beginnings of something special in Irish football. Who made the team? Why were they so successful and, most importantly of all, who progressed to star for the full men's side?Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on...
2022-02-2853 minThe Boys We've Seen'The Scuttler' Terry PhelanSend us a textIs Terry Phelan Ireland's most underrated fullback? Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss the career of Irish stalwart Terry Phelan. Born in Salford, Phelan was part of the great Jackie Charlton teams of the early 1990s. Plagued by injury in the latter half of his career, Phelan's early career was full of promises and successes. Here we discuss his greatest moments, greatest goals and his fascinating afterlife in football.Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us...
2022-02-2142 minThe Boys We've SeenA Premier League Team in Ireland? The Curious Case of the Dublin DonsSend us a textIn 1994 Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear rang friend Eamon Dunphy with an exciting proposal. Could Wimbledon move from London to Dublin? The next two years saw frantic efforts made to bring 'the Crazy Gang' to Dublin. Today Conor and Johnny discuss one of the strangest moments in recent Irish football. Where would the stadium be built? Who would pay for it and who, ultimately, killed this idea? Find out!Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail...
2022-02-1457 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Young Roy KeaneSend us a textKeano, Keano, Keano!Join us this week as Conor and Johnny discuss one of the greatest (and most controversial) Irish footballers of all time, Roy Keane. As Ireland's most decorated ever player, Keane was known for his aggression and ambition. Today our boys discuss the early stages of Keane's career from his move to Nottingham Forest in 1990 to his first big injury in 1997. Here we track the origins of Keane's controversial status in Irish football as well as the nurturing influences on his career. Follows us on those socials
2022-02-071h 02The Boys We've SeenThe 1995/1996 Premier League SeasonSend us a textThe last Premier League of the Jackie Charlton era and the year of the famous 'I would love it' rant from Keggie Keegan.This week our Boys talk about another (sigh ...) Man United win in the Premier League. More than that... United managed to win the double. Was this the beginning of the United 1999 treble team? Who cares! What we want to know is which Irish players were tearing up the League! Join Conor and Johnny for a season review with an eye to the Boys in Green.Follows us...
2022-01-3145 minThe Boys We've SeenThere's Only One Andy Townsend!Send us a textCaptained Ireland to a World Cup? Won multiple trophies? Coveted by Sir Alex? Opened his own soccer academy? Andy Townsend did it all during his illustrious career. Still sombre from last week's episode on the end of the Jack Charlton era, our boys took to the career of Andy Townsend this week as a much needed pick me up. Now better now for his commentary, Townsend was an engine in the centre of Ireland's midfield. This week Conor and Johnny discuss the life, times, career and successes of certain Andy Townsend.
2022-01-2456 minThe Boys We've SeenThe End of the Jackie Charlton EraSend us a textNo more water for the lads?To quote Nelly Furtado, why do all good things come to an end? In today's episode Conor and Johnny talk about the dying days of the Jackie Charlton regime. We had incredible Euro and World Cup memories but, by 1995, it was clear the international team was in disarray. Ireland failed to qualify for the 1996 Euros and Big Jack resigned with his head held high. What were the key moments? And could it have been different? Find out!Follows us on those socials
2022-01-1750 minThe Boys We've SeenThe 1994/1995 SeasonSend us a textGoals, medals and bribes? Blackburn win the Premier League in one of the most controversial Premier League seasons ever and the Boys in Green become some of the hottest players in the transfer market. Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss the aftermath of the 1994 World Cup in Ireland, the big name players from Ireland who move clubs in Britain and the Irish players who made an impact that season in the 'best league' in world football. Have a suggestion for a player or moment?Let us know on...
2022-01-1052 minThe Boys We've SeenIreland at the 1994 World CupSend us a textI've got to get the water to the lads!Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss the Boys in Green at the 1994 World Cup in the United States of America (USA, USA, USA!). Was this a stellar performance from our boys? Yes and no. We got some great moments, and even better stories but, being honest, this was very much a last hurrah for Charlton's army. Here our boys discuss the highs, and lows, of Ireland's World Cup outing.Have a suggestion for a player or moment?...
2022-01-0354 minThe Boys We've SeenThe 1993/1994 Premier League SeasonSend us a textMan United win the Premier League, Andy Cole bangs in 34 goals and the Boys in Green don't do half bad either. This is the year that the Republic of Ireland qualify for the 1994 World Cup in the USA. Join Conor and Johnny as they explore the weird and wonderful of the 29 Irish players to grace the League. There's goals, disco pants and the slow emergence of the next generation of Irish footballing greats. Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on Twitter...
2021-12-2750 minThe Boys We've SeenOh Ah Paul McGrath!Send us a text"Oh Ah Paul McGrath I said Oh Ah Paul McGrath"Join Johnny and Conor as they delve into Paul McGrath's colossal 1992/1993 Premier League season. Here our co-hosts marvel over McGrath's playing time, his best moments and his struggles off the pitch. As fans of Ireland's greatest center half (bar none), the two are brimming with praise! Have a suggestion for a player or moment?Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen...
2021-12-2052 minThe Boys We've SeenThe Inaugural 1992/1993 Premier League SeasonSend us a textJoin Conor and Johnny for a conversation about greed, disco pants and the best full back in Premier League history. Today our boys discuss the inaugural Premier League season and the Irish players who played within it! Learn how the Premier League was created, where the Irish players were situated, the top Irish goal scorer and much more.Follows us on those socialsboysweveseen on Instagram@boysweveseen on TwitterOr email us atboysweveseen@gmail.comFollows us on those socials
2021-12-131h 06The Boys We've SeenIreland and the 1992 USA Cup!Send us a textTie Games! Join Conor and Johnny for the inaugural Boys We've Seen Podcast. In this episode our co-hosts set out the basic premise of the show before diving right into the inaugural 1992 USA Cup which saw the Boys in Green finish third in a group featuring the United States, Italy and Portugal. Listen as they uncover the origins of the Saipan fiasco, how Ireland avoid becoming wooden spoonists and how Ireland lost to the United States. Was drink involved? Arguably yes. For questions/comments/criticisms (none of that last one please), e...
2021-12-0658 minThe Boys We've SeenIreland and the 1992 USA Cup!Send us a textTie Games! Join Conor and Johnny for the inaugural Boys We've Seen Podcast. In this episode our co-hosts set out the basic premise of the show before diving right into the inaugural 1992 USA Cup which saw the Boys in Green finish third in a group featuring the United States, Italy and Portugal. Listen as they uncover the origins of the Saipan fiasco, how Ireland avoid becoming wooden spoonists and how Ireland lost to the United States. Was drink involved? Arguably yes. For questions/comments/criticisms (none of that last one please), e...
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