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LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastEXCLUSIVE: Tommy Barrett Talks Treaty United | Historic Week for LOI | Full Review & Preview
League of Ireland is Back! This week John and Jamie are joined by the newest member to the LOITalk team, with over 400 senior appearances across Ireland England for clubs including Stoke City, Crewe Alexandra, Oldham Athletic, Preston North End, Shelbourne, Dundalk and St. Patricks Athletic as well as former Longford Town, Athlone Town and Bohemians manager Aaron Callaghan to review all the action from across the League Of Ireland as well as the transfer news that took us by storm on deadline day including the Lincoln City's Failed Pursuit of Josh Honohan.
This week Jamie was joined by Treaty...
2025-09-041h 18LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastCould This Be the Greatest Week in LOI History? - Preview and Review
We take a look back at all the action across the League Of Ireland last Friday night including a 3-0 win for Bohemians that looks to have all but relegated Cork City. Meanwhile a 7-0 hammering by Dundalk over Treaty United in the first division puts massive pressure on Treaty men's manager Tommy Barrett we discuss can he turnn this around.
And we look ahead to another busy week in the League Of Ireland aswell as the 2 UEFA Conference League Playoffs as Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne look to make LOI History.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00
Premier Division Review: 1:58
First Division Preview: 16:46
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2025-08-2843 minLOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastThe Great Cork City Escape - Dundalk Title Incoming? - League of Ireland Preview
John, Jamie, Sean and Scott are this week joined by Cobh Ramblers supporter Kenneth Hickey from Rams_1922 on X/Instagram to preview all the action in the League Of Ireland.
Cork City have started to hit a bit of form in recent and after last Friday night's win over Waterford they are now in the FAI Cup quarter final. We discuss their chances of pulling off the great escape or is it too little to late?
Moving over to the First Division and Dundalk hold a 6 point lead over Cobh Ramblers as head into the start of the final...
2025-08-211h 01LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastDerry O Mahony Charity Match Review + FAI Cup Preview!
It's been a busy couple of days at LOITalk HQ and not just League of Ireland action! We hosted the Derry O'Mahony Charity match at St.Colmans Park on Saturday evening in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and ASIAM Ireland. John and Jamie are joined by 2 of our players that took part in the event in Millenial Dad and and Dylan Talks Footy.
John Jamie and Millenial Dad review a busy weekend in the League Of Ireland later in the episode as we begin to approach the final series of games in the Premier and First Division.
And...
2025-08-1455 min
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastIs the League of Ireland Title Race Over Already? - ft. Bohemians' Rachael Kelly
John, Luke and Cornell are this week joined by Bohemians goalkeeper Rachael Kelly as they look ahead to their All Island Cup Final against Wexford.For the first time since April 21st, John gets to talk about a Cork City win. Is it too late to start a charge to avoid relegation?Shamrock Rovers extended their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with 10 games to go we discuss is the title race over?And we review all the games from both divisions with a double game week in the First Division aswell as looking forward to...
2025-08-071h 21
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastIt Can't Go on Like This Can It? - Cork City and League of Ireland Review/PreviewJohn and Jack are joined by Declan Carey from The Other 3 Amigos Podcast to talk all things Cork City and can their League of Ireland season be saved?Later in the episode the lads are joined by Cornell as they review another weekend of action in the League Of Ireland as well as looking forward to this weekend's fixtures with the European sides returning back to LOI actionTimestamps0:00 Intro 00:58 TOTAP Interview31:00 Premier Division Review37:35 First Division Roundup38:50 Premier Division Preview------------------------------------------------------------------Connect With LOI Talk!Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3MwTsgTb6iXUxX2KcaaLLkOur Websitehttps://leagueofirelandtalk.wordpress.comThe Football Deckhttps://deck...
2025-07-3157 min
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastRobbie Lynch, FAI Cup Draw & League Of Ireland PreviewJohn and Jamie are joined by League of Ireland Treaty United's Young player Of The Season in 2024 Robbie Lynch to talk all his rise through the Treaty United academy ranks and his sides season so far.Later in the episode the lads are joined by Cornell as they give their reaction to the 3rd round FAI Cup draw that took place yesterday aswell as previewing the 3 important clashes in the League Of Ireland including a 2nd vs 3rd meeting with Bohemians and Derry City and a relegation six pointer between Cork City and Sligo RoversTimestamps0:00 Intro1:15 Robbie Lynch Interview: 17 30...
2025-07-2434 min
LOI CentralS09E23 LOI in Europe, Cup cruises and Chris Shields chatWe’ve reached that glorious point of the year where the evidence of one tie makes us experts on the levels of teams from Lithuania, Azerbaijan and wherever else the European dice rolls. Chris Shields wasn’t guessing about Shelbourne when the Champions League set up a cross border clash and the Linfield midfielder dials in to give us his reflections and regrets before a bit of general LOI chat. The cup didn’t do a huge amount to float our boat this week, although Dan was still flagged for pirating offences, a prelude to a mailbag with more Cork based...
2025-07-221h 16
LOI CentralS09E23 LOI in Europe, Cup cruises and Chris Shields chatWe’ve reached that glorious point of the year where the evidence of one tie makes us experts on the levels of teams from Lithuania, Azerbaijan and wherever else the European dice rolls. Chris Shields wasn’t guessing about Shelbourne when the Champions League set up a cross border clash and the Linfield midfielder dials in to give us his reflections and regrets before a bit of general LOI chat. The cup didn’t do a huge amount to float our boat this week, although Dan was still flagged for pirating offences, a prelude to a mailbag with more Cork b...
2025-07-221h 16
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier PodcastLeague of Ireland Drama, FAI Cup Preview and European ActionJohn and Matthew review all the action from another eventful week in the League Of Ireland. We preview Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic's Crucial European second leg clashes as they look to advance to the next stages of their respective competitions with both having 1-0 leads heading into the second leg.It's FAI Cup weekend here in Ireland and we will preview all 16 games taking place right across the weekend!Time Stamps:Intro 0:00Premier Division Review: 1:30First Division Review: 14:40European Previews: 17:45FAI Cup Preview: 22:55
2025-07-1738 min
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier Podcast#13 LOI Review + Preview Show!In This Week's Episode:
Vitor and Cornell review all the action in League Of Ireland Premier and First Division
We preview the upcoming games on Friday night
And we also preview all the games for Monday night as part of another double gameweek!
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2025-04-2856 min
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier Podcast#8 Finn Harps Managerial Changes, LOI Action & Ireland’s Nations League Recap | w/ BrumantCornellIn this episode of LOITalk, Vitor is joined by BrumantCornell to dive into all the latest LOI and Ireland national team action! 🇮🇪⚽🔹 First Division Review – A full breakdown of the latest results and talking points.🔹 Darren Murphy’s Departure from Finn Harps – What’s next for the club?🔹 Premier & First Division Weekend Preview – Key matchups and predictions.🔹 Ireland’s Nations League Recap – Analysing the performances against Bulgaria.Don’t miss this jam-packed episode full of analysis, opinions, and everything LOI!Make Sure To Check Our Social Media Platforms!!L...
2025-03-2745 min
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier Podcast#7 LOI Review ShowIn this episode of LOITalk, Vitor and Cornell are joined by LOITalk member Conor Barry to Review all the Games from the League Of Ireland Premier and First Division and Give a quick look ahead to this weekends games in the First DivisionTune in for expert analysis, match previews, and plenty of LOI discussion!🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms. Don’t forget to follow for more weekly LOI content!Loi Talk | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
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2025-03-2145 min
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier Podcast#6 Full LOI Breakdown & Ireland Squad Discussion w/ Andrew LaniganIn this episode of LOITalk, Vitor and Cornell are joined by Andrew Lanigan to break down all the action from the latest League of Ireland Premier and First Division fixtures. We also look ahead to this week’s matchups and share our thoughts on the Republic of Ireland squad selection. Did the right players make the cut? Who was unlucky to miss out?Tune in for expert analysis, match previews, and plenty of LOI discussion!🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms. Don’t forget to follow for more weekly LOI content!Loi Talk | Instagram, TikTok...
2025-03-141h 02LOI CentralS08E24 State of the LOI Nation with Conan ByrneWe are in peak LOI in Europe time, which means the annual state of the nation debates about our league although this week’s pod veers off into a discussion on the state of several other nations. Dan has declared Derry’s defeat to Bruno’s Magpies the most damaging in recent league history but Johnny thinks the pub talk will disappear from memory and wonders if some of these UEFA countries should do the same. Conan Byrne stops by after watching Shamrock Rovers lose to Sparta Prague to offer a slightly surprising Hoop themed end of year prediction before...
2024-07-241h 15
LOI CentralS08E24 State of the LOI Nation with Conan ByrneWe are in peak LOI in Europe time, which means the annual state of the nation debates about our league although this week’s pod veers off into a discussion on the state of several other nations. Dan has declared Derry’s defeat to Bruno’s Magpies the most damaging in recent league history but Johnny thinks the pub talk will disappear from memory and wonders if some of these UEFA countries should do the same. Conan Byrne stops by after watching Shamrock Rovers lose to Sparta Prague to offer a slightly surprising Hoop themed end of year prediction before we ent...
2024-07-241h 15
LOI Talk - League of Ireland's Premier Podcast#1 Interview With Shelbourne Goalkeeper Conor KearnsWelcome to the First Episode of LOI Talk!!
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2024-03-2418 minLOI CentralLOI Central S07E36 Drogheda’s American Dream & Scholarships with James McCleanLast week’s trivia might have been a failure but this week we bring you Trivela, the prospective new owners of Drogheda United who give us their first big interview since stating their intention to take over the Boynesiders. Benjamin Boycott and Wesley Hill dial in from the USA to discuss their plans with Dan, a long call with investors who say they're in it for the long haul. Johnny was dining with our sponsors at the ‘Aviva’ but as we try to move past the international window, we hear from James McClean on an initiative that should be releva...
2023-10-191h 13LOI CentralLOI Central S07E36 Drogheda’s American Dream & Scholarships with James McCleanLast week’s trivia might have been a failure but this week we bring you Trivela, the prospective new owners of Drogheda United who give us their first big interview since stating their intention to take over the Boynesiders. Benjamin Boycott and Wesley Hill dial in from the USA to discuss their plans with Dan, a long call with investors who say they're in it for the long haul. Johnny was dining with our sponsors at the ‘Aviva’ but as we try to move past the international window, we hear from James McClean on an initiative that should be relevant to bot...
2023-10-191h 13LOI CentralLOI Central S07E23 The one where Johnny was on holidays (with Graham Burke and Daniel Kelly)We have a title race but we don't have the man who likes to call it so with Johnny AWOL in Bilbao or Belfield, we call in supersub Garry Doyle to pour over Derry's disappointments, the permutations of a fascinating race to the finish and why LOI fans should channel their inner Free Presbyterian. Dan also brought his microphone to Virgin Media studios to catch up with Graham Burke and Daniel Kelly about European woe and the weight of their respective clubs' recent history. Beyond that there's a busy mailbag, cup final preferences, Storm Betty's new club and an Ollie...
2023-08-241h 05LOI CentralLOI Central S07E23 The one where Johnny was on holidays (with Graham Burke and Daniel Kelly)We have a title race but we don't have the man who likes to call it so with Johnny AWOL in Bilbao or Belfield, we call in supersub Garry Doyle to pour over Derry's disappointments, the permutations of a fascinating race to the finish and why LOI fans should channel their inner Free Presbyterian. Dan also brought his microphone to Virgin Media studios to catch up with Graham Burke and Daniel Kelly about European woe and the weight of their respective clubs' recent history. Beyond that there's a busy mailbag, cup final preferences, Storm Betty's new club and an...
2023-08-241h 05
LOI CentralLOI Central S07E02 with David McMillan and Ollie CahillWhere do you start with the Week 1 review? We had Hulk Hogan style walkouts in Wexford, Norma Foley and Niall Quinn seeking out VIP paparazzi in Kerry, Athlone's new Bayside High class and the morals of LOI Season Pass on your dodgybox.
After the new improved silk lined, hand stitched Collar & Cuff mailbag David McMillan and Ollie Cahill stopped by. McMillan, the European award winning goalscorer, who for so long has been the architect at Dundalk exclusively announces that he's retiring from the game to be an, erm, architect! He casts his eye over his career and his architects eye...
2023-02-211h 13
The Martial Mind Power & Martial Arts Philosophy PodcastSpecial Abundance Guided Meditation (w/Sifu Lak Loi)Sifu Lak Loi shares a special guided meditation with you. First spoken in Decmeber 2022, with his class of Jeet Kune Do students.
2023-01-0443 minThe Martial Mind Power & Martial Arts Philosophy PodcastEp 35 - Overthinking - How To Slay Your Dragons & Take Powerful Action (with Lak & JT)In todays episode, co-host Jatinder and Sifu Lak choose and discuss today's koan, "The dragon and the woodcutter", found on page 304 of Lak's book, "The Art Of Thinking Without Thinking."
Highlights include:
- Bob Bremer shares a fable told to him, nowhere else for the first time, by Bruce Lee.
- Bruce lee"s "Hammer Principle" and why he taught it to remove preparation.
- A demonstration of a simple but powerful JKD technique.
- Science and hidden philosophy behind certain fighting principles found in JKD
- T...
2022-12-2646 min
LOI CentralLOI Central S06E39 with Pat Fenlon, Eoin Doyle & Alan ReynoldsRight before Dan goes to Qatar and Johnny loses another laptop we've gathered for the last dance. Regular sideman, Pat Fenlon is joined in studio by the man who once saved his job! Yes, none other than Eoin Doyle, who missed the Mendoza Line by half a goal this season but will be fresher next season after dragging his heart around St Anne's Park in the off season trying to remember who Stevie Nicks is. Alan Reynolds is f*cking live from Derry where low key celebrations and pre season planning is well under way following the minor distraction of...
2022-11-171h 06
LOI CentralLOI Central S06E30 with Chris Shields, Dave Webster and Eoin DoyleIn a week where a nation mourned the passing of its royalty, our LOI royalty went on holidays! This week, Dan and Johnny and a huge carbon footprint come together to bring you the second instalment of our Lost Lane Livecast with Chris Shields, Dave Webster and Eoin Doyle. During a night of high spirits we talked about stealing FAI cups and jollies to Scottish ones, the reflex action to fill the petrol tank on deadline day, religious flip flops, sirloin steaks, and which one of our panelists was a sliding door away from playing up front with David Villa...
2022-09-141h 05LOI CentralLOI Central S06E29 Live from Lost Lane with Stephen KennyAfter 6 podcast seasons, an aborted season of TV shows, 3 studios, 3 producers, half a dozen engineers, and a bucketload of flat whites, Dan and Johnny have made it to the big time! Recorded before a live audience in Dublin 2 at Lost Lane on a Sunday evening, Ireland manager Stephen Kenny joins the LOI community for a memorable chat from Tallaght Town to Serie B, from best players to adapting formations to Longford Town and everything in between, even Johnny gets "managed". On the couch alongside the Dundalk legend is another legend of the north east, Chris Shields and between the two...
2022-09-061h 25LOI CentralLOI Central S06E27 with Lorcan Fitzgerald and Conor HoeyWhy is Lorcan Fitzgerald so angry? We try to get to the bottom of that question this week but Johnny just wants to hear about our studio guest’s favourite trip to Galway back in the day when he was just a player and not a player/coach wondering what the future holds for him. We were delighted to have Lorcan pop in ahead of Wexford’s big cup date with Dundalk and the only disappointment is that the clock defeated Keith Ward’s injury time text to Johnny. Dan also recounts his trip to Hungary, and we hear Rory Gaffne...
2022-08-241h 35LOI CentralLOI Central S06E23 with John MartinBy all accounts this week's pod takes 'interesting' to a new level. This weeks mistakenly identified guest is John Martin, who didn't play as a number 10 for UCD in either 1999 or 2000, but did play in midfield and was assistant manager with Longford Town. John drops by LOI towers to talk about the business of sport, CEO training, the FAI's strategy plan, his experiences as a player and a coach, and the exploits of his football family. The dynamic duo also have time to discuss what was the best Irish goal in Europe, inflationary croissants, the Dalymount saga, and why we...
2022-08-031h 20LOI CentralLOI Central S06E17 with Stephen O'Donnell & Greg BolgerIt's another remote-arama podcast with Johnny going nineteenth century on the Blaskets and Dan just back from his eastern European International duty. We have Stephen O'Donnell checking in along with Greg Bolger as we anticipate the big European nights for the LOI clubs in the coming weeks. It's all in all not quite as good as a Nathan Collins wonder goal but not quite as bad as a George Best hangover. Yes, it's somewhere in the middle but it's available now! Thanks to Future Ticketing, Porterhouse Brew and Collar and Cuff.
2022-06-1658 minLOI CentralLOI Central S06E16 with Billy DennehyIt's another roadshow of sorts this week with Johnny in Kinsale and Dan back from Yerevan and we return from our non Galway-Cork related mid-season break to speak about the planned LOI expansion into Kerry with Billy Dennehy speaking with Johnny about what's going on down in the Kingdom and where it might go. The lads discuss the potential, wonder how long it is before US tourists in Killarney are LOI groundhopping and ponder the irony of Saudi Arabia finally doing something for Galway. Derry slumps, John Russell's Sligo Rovers appointment and wedding suit reviews also feature in a show...
2022-06-0855 minLOI CentralLOI Central S06E15 with Brian Kerr, Keith Long & James AbankwahOn Bob Dylan's 81st birthday we have a show with absolutely no reference to the poet laureate of Rock 'n Roll but do have the poet laureate of LOI, Brian Kerr, giving his views on the Liam Buckley dismissal. Whilst Dan dials in from Europe, Johnny finally get's a Long(ish) chat with Keith before a discussion on the SARI promotion of it's work and a chat with Europe bound, teenage sensation James Abankwah. As usual the mailbag is stuffed and the Porterhouse brews are flying out the door. And yes, you guessed it, Collar and Cuff and Future Ticketing...
2022-05-251h 09
LOI CentralLOI Central S06E09 with Mark Coyle and Aodh DervinJust before Jesus rising time we've got a Shelbourne Special for you. It's a biblical tale of hateful revenge turning into brotherly love for Mark Coyle and Aodh Dervin - two new disciples of Damien Duff's gospel at Tolka. They talk about getting the call from the Messiah and what it means to go full time as well as spreading the good news via on field chats. There's loaves and chicken, excited mothers, mysterious text messages, a postman, scientist, the big bag of Mail, the voice of God and monk brewed Porterhouse. Collar and Cuff are tasked with a suit...
2022-04-131h 14
LOI CentralLOI Central S06E03 with Mark ScanlonIt's episode 3 and Mark Scanlon, the League of Ireland Director, drops by the pod for an extended chat about the big issues. There's third tiers, women's leagues, season tickets, LOI TV, Stadia, rankings and everything in between. As well as all that we have your mailbag questions answered , a sprinkling of Damien Duff, and our new and improving Mystery Voice competition where you can win beer if you're not off it for Lent, and if you want to drink it in a nice suit, our friends from Collar & Cuff will look after you. Yes, your 40 days and nights of sacrifice...
2022-03-022h 01
LOI CentralLOI Central 2021 Ep26 with Pat Fenlon and Tommy BarrettSo this week, we have, to the tune of 'We Didn't Start The Fire'..
"Stephen Kenny, Gavin Bazunu, Ireland's got a draw again.
Pat Fenlon, Tommy Barrett, Wedding Bells and Futsal
Old Irish Magazines, Treaty have a better team
Pizza Draws, previews, angry men on sidelines..."
Yes, it's always been burning right here on LOI Central, for more than four years now
2021-09-091h 03
LOI CentralLOI Central 2021 Ep 15 Manic Monday with Shane SuppleWe welcome back our old pal Shane Supple to the show this week to reflect on a dramatic derby win for Bohemians over Shamrock Rovers. Several big questions on Bohs get an airing. How will they cope if Georgie Kelly gets injured? Why did Keith Long snap at Johnny's opening question on Monday? Will Bohs management be out shopping for cats in the coming weeks? We also promise not to talk about Dundalk but still talk about Dundalk as Chris Shields exit raises questions. Johnny checks in with John Caulfield and the lads also spin tales of European train journeys...
2021-06-231h 16
The Loi Zone PodcastLOI Zone Podcast S1E10 ''Shut up''Jamie, Dylan and Shamrock Rovers super fan Craig Giltrap talk all things LOI a few arguments and disagreements make this episode a good bit of craic, enjoy lads
2021-06-171h 00The Loi Zone PodcastLOI Zone Podcast S1E9Jamie, Jonathan and special guest Keith from Irish Footy Vlogs discuss all the latest news in the LOI aswell as preview the upcoming fixtures in both the First and Premier Division. Hope you guys dont mind the little error on 12mins
2021-06-1041 minThe Martial Mind Power & Martial Arts Philosophy PodcastMMP Talks (4): How To Discover Your Inner Bruce Lee - Lak Loihttps://talks.martialmindpower.com/
As a young child, Lak was mesmerised by Bruce Lee on the big screen.
Little did he know, when life was going to serve him a major blow later in life, that he would lean on Bruce Lee’s inspirational and empowering teachings to help him cultivate his own Self Mastery to relieve his own suffering and in turn discover his true authentic higher self. Through this journey, Lak discovered his gift which became known as the... 9 Steps to Self Mastery.
Through Lak's own process of suffering and cultivating his s...
2021-06-0326 minThe Martial Mind Power & Martial Arts Philosophy Podcastep3 - What is Mental Health and How Can you Improve Your Mindset? (With Lak and Jatinder)In this podcast, we mark Mental Health Awareness Week #mentalhealthweek. Jeet Kune Do instructor, teacher and trainer Sifu Lak Loi, and co-host Jatinder Palaha about #MentalHealth, personal strategies to improve mental health, manage, and aid your mental health, and more.
Highlights include:
- Lak's 9 steps to #SelfMastery
- The spiral of creation
- The link between Martial Arts and Mental Health
- Learn the art of "dying"
- Why does the body become unhealthy?
- How movement is linked to your state
- Good or bad habits
- The two most important days of your life
- The unive...
2021-05-141h 39
The Martial Mind Power & Martial Arts Philosophy Podcastep1 - Cosmic Storage (With Lak and Jatinder)Welcome to Martial Mind Power. This is the first podcast around martial mind power. What is that, you may be asking? Lak Loi created a holistic blend of #martialarts, #philosophy, and #personaldevelopment that you can use to master yourself in everyday life. Today's episode shares about the cosmic storage. This topic was chosen by co-host Jatinder, who randomly chose a koan (a form of zen practice to help with understanding) from Lak's book, the art of thinking without thinking.
Highlights include:
-ancient wisdom of higher intelligence
-past, present, future lives
-consciousness of a cell
-science and spiritual...
2021-05-1237 minThe Loi Zone PodcastThe Loi Zone Podcast S1E4 “Can Higgins turn Derry around?”Jamie, Dylan and special guest Liam from the ‘5 at the Back’ podcast talk all things LOI as we inspect the Derry performance vs Sligo, give our predictions to both the Friday and Monday fixtures and finally give our pick for a game you simply cannot miss over this bank holiday weekend
2021-04-2945 min
LOI CentralLOI Central ep 6 with Daniel Lambert and Tommy HigginsIn a week that saw no involvement of John Delaney in the demise of a European Super League, we talk people power with Daniel Lambert and Tommy Higgins and ponder if dogs hold the key to the post covid LOI world. We’ve got the latest news from the pizza draw tribunal, a midweek review with Johnny talking to both Stephen O'Donnell and Kevin Sheedy whilst Dan hears from Drogheda assistant Kevin Doherty and discusses the latest Dundalk twist. Plus the shameless exaggeration of Bray Wanderers' role in European Football history and Johnny brings up the S word!
2021-04-221h 242021-04-1228 min
LOI CentralLOI Central Ep3 with Ronan Murray, Paddy Barrett and Daire DoyleOn this weeks epic widescreen shaggy dog story of a show, Johnny and Dan look back on an International break that still feels hungover. New kid on Drogheda's block, Ronan Murray talks about his east coast adventure, the Covid dose and Roy Keane missing him at Cobh. The Paddy Barrett show gets piloted today as Saint Pat's defender Paddy talks Killing Fields in Cambodia, Killing Time in Lockdown, and Killing a packet of Digestives when sharing a house with his manager! Daire Doyle weighs in on Longford's weekend and don't forget about our Four Star Pizza quiz. Say what you...
2021-03-312h 04
LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP22 with Dan Kelly, Kasper Neesgaard & Colin Hawkins‘We didn’t start this year with plans of interviewing a Faroese football expert come September but this is 2020 and we look ahead to Dundalk’s big date with Ki Klaksvik with the help of Kasper Neesgaard who tells us what we can expect from the underdogs (19:00). Daniel Kelly gives us a flavour of the mood in the Dundalk camp (11:30). We then go back in time and also look to the future with the help of LOI legend Colin Hawkins who discusses assisting players with the next step in their career, the lessons from his experience and his hopes for Stephe...
2020-09-301h 26LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP19 with John Caulfield & Ronan FinnThis surreal season is another twist in the lengthy League of Ireland careers of our two guests, both of whom have been around the block New Galway United manager John Caulfield joins the show to discuss his fresh start, the end of his Cork City adventure and coping with the likes of Johnny Ward. Ronan Finn discusses a hard fought derby win, the experience he hopes to bring to the title-run in and the change of position and change of off-pitch focus that has come hand in hand with his graduation to senior status. We also discuss Stephen Kenny's Irish...
2020-09-091h 44LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP18 with Ciarán Kilduff & Mark RossiterAfter a week with a news cycle dominated by European ties, Stephen Kenny's new dawn and bizarre goings on at Dundalk, we welcome two guests with some experience of all of the above. Mark Rossiter and Ciaran Kilduff discuss the Kenny factor, what Dundalk have lost, and how the Shamrock Rovers players will feel about their AC Milan opportunity. Killer also discusses life at Shelbourne and shared experiences with Gary Deegan, while Rossi breaks down Sligo's improvement and also reflects on his role in the Bohemians and Wolves friendly that set Matt Doherty off on the road towards stardom.
2020-09-031h 07LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP17 - Dundalk's Italian Job and Euro Review/Preview with Paul Corry & Andre WrightWe're back after a week of high drama and Paul Corry joins Johnny and Dan to pick through Dundalk's journey from Perth to Italy, the lessons of the European results so far and what we can expect from Rovers and Bohs tomorrow. Dan talks with Andre Wright about Bohs' trip to Hungary, Johnny wrestles with his emotions around John Caulfield's Galway arrival and we hear snippets from the League of Ireland's Big Fil - Filippo Giovagnoli - about what he's got to offer during his kamikaze mission
2020-08-271h 14LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP16 - Dundalk's Euro nightmare + Alan Bennett & Tim ClancyDundalk's Champions League campaign ended abruptly at the first hurdle and Johnny and Dan pick through the bones to ask what their exit says about where the club stands right now and where they go from here. We also have a lengthy chat with Alan Bennett about Cork's upturn in fortunes, the buzz of watching youngsters develop on their potential and the dynamic of being a 38-year-old veteran in a young man's league. Johnny also hears from Tim Clancy in the aftermath of a Drogheda win that prompted more upheaval at Galway.
2020-08-191h 31LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP15 with Conor McCormack, Ryan De Vries & Patrick McEleneyThis may be a year of restricted travel, but there's a global feel to this week's show. Sligo Rovers' South African born New Zealand international Ryan De Vries tells us about Japan, love, life, his roundabout route to The Showgrounds and his uncertain future (54:13). Conor McCormack reflects on almost a decade in the LOI, his Italian adventures and his favourite European experiences ahead of Derry's jaunt to Lithuania (25:30). And Dundalk's Patrick McEleney discusses his relief at getting back on the pitch ahead of a Champions League tie in Hungary against Slovenian opposition (09:02). There's all of that and the review and...
2020-08-121h 21LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP14 with David McMillan, Declan Devine & Gary DeeganWe've a busy show after a lively return to action. Dundalk's (sort of) new signing Dave McMillan joins us to discuss returning home from Scotland and opens up on the lessons of his time away and the differences between football in the two countries. Pain loving Gary Deegan talks to Dan in Donegal and we hear from Declan Devine on Derry's up and down resumption. There's also FAI politics fatigue, streaming reviews, Cork's loud suffering and whether it's too early for Johnny to call the league yet.
2020-08-051h 09LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP13 with Georgie Kelly, Daire O'Connor, Rob Cornwall & Luke ByrneThe LOI is back and LOI Weekly is weekly again. With our new sponsor, Lottoland, coming on board, we're returning to our audio roots for the rest of a season which has turned from a marathon into a sprint. Georgie Kelly joins us to discuss his move from Dundalk to St Pat's and Daire O'Connor (Cork), Rob Cornwall (Bohs) and Luke Byrne (Shelbourne) share their enthusiasm about the short road. Johnny and Dan are back under the same roof to discuss football without fans, the LOI's pandemic politics, new LOI directors, Euro dilemmas and a lot more besides.
2020-07-291h 15LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP12 with Ruaidhri Higgins & Padraig AmondWe're back for another double header length episode, and two guests who had very different plans in mind at the start of the year. Ruaidhri Higgins joins us after the mid pandemic move from Dundalk's coaching team to Ireland's backroom staff and explains his special relationship with Stephen Kenny, the specifics of his new brief and why he realised early in his career that his top level ambitions would likely only be realised as a coach. Meanwhile, Padraig Amond joins us ahead of a round of golf with his season at Newport County over. The League of Ireland export reflects...
2020-06-101h 54LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP11 with Niall QuinnWe're still in limbo about whether the League of Ireland 2020 season will return and the FAI's interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn is central to the attempts to try and make it happen. He joined the lads to discuss the health challenges, the financial risks, and the search for support to remove the concerns of clubs who feel they won't be able to afford a behind closed doors return. We hear about UEFA's stance, the First Division position and why waiting until 2021 could pose serious problems for the league's short and long term future. We also discuss the FAI's broader vision...
2020-05-131h 14LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP10 with Conan Byrne, Stephen O'Donnell & Paddy McCourtWe're back with another bumper show, longer than your average FAI Cup final with the standard extra-time and penalty shootout, to pass away some lockdown time. Dan explains the thinking behind his Irish Indo list of the top 50 League of Ireland players 2000-2020, with Johnny offering his brief take on each selection before we bring in our special guests. Conan Byrne runs through the results of his poll on the all-time greats and puts forward flaws in Dan's thinking and admits the Covid-19 crisis could have an unexpected impact on his career. Then we are joined by high ranked stars...
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2020-04-261h 12LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP09 with Eoin Doyle, Alan Patchell & Paul McLaughlin‘It might be a while before we are on the road again but we were joined for our latest lockdown production by Eoin Doyle who gave us an entertaining account of his journey through the League of Ireland en route to his career in England. Bus trips with Paul Cook and Pat Scully feature heavily and he also explains why plans to move home are on the backburner for now. We also catch up with referees Paul McLaughlin and Alan Patchell to learn what attracted them to the lifestyle and what they would change about it. Johnny and Dan also di...
2020-04-161h 32LOI CentralLOI Weekly Easter Special; its Kenny TimeIt's the LOI Weekly Easter special which means a feast of words about Stephen Kenny's appointment as Ireland manager. We hear a portion of Kenny's virtual press conference (17:58), break down some of the commentary around what his promotion represents and mull over how things might go before speaking to three people who were given a front seat view for sections of his journey. Alan Murphy reflects on the Longford days (37:13), and the passion of the young manager that convinced him to go there. We have a fantastic chat with David Forde about Kenny's role in his Irish ascension (1:02:26), a wide...
2020-04-102h 28LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP07 with Vinny Perth & Declan CareyWe don't know what the future holds but we got through the past and the present on this week's show. Dundalk manager Vinny Perth joined us on the line to discuss the challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis and the encouraging response of the club's owners. He also helped the lads down memory lane as they picked their teams of the 21st century - with terms and conditions that complicated the selection process. Cork City's Declan Carey also offered us an update on where the Leesiders stand following a turbulent period. We also discuss Setanta Cup nostalgia, haircut dilemmas & the...
2020-03-251h 09LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP06 - Self-isolation SpecialNo make-up, no lingering looks to camera, no Facebook likes. The coronavirus has sent LOI Weekly back to its roots with an audio only Skype special broadcast from designated bunkers around Dublin. We discuss the serious business of what the Covid-19 crisis means for Irish football and the uncertainty over what happens next. We hear Niall Quinn discuss the LOI's position and managers Tim Clancy and Alan Reynolds offer their take on their club's response to the unprecedented situation. A posse of players let us know how they are keeping busy, while listeners questions takes us down some strange paths...
2020-03-181h 09LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP05 with Ger O'BrienIt's week five and Johnny phones in from Cheltenham, a sporting event that is continuing uninterrupted in spite of Covid-19, but it's unlikely that we will be saying the same about the League of Ireland. Shane Dawson takes the chair to discuss with Dan about what it all means for the league after the first FAI meeting on the subject. We break down what it could all mean. Ger O'Brien joins the lads to discuss the St Patrick's Athletic structure, the league's best winter signings, and the weekend's games. They might be our last ones for a while.
2020-03-1144 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP04 with Pat FenlonIt's episode four. Or episode phwoar as we digest the Jordan Flores wonder strike and a thrilling game in Tallaght that showcased all that is good about the league. Pat Fenlon joins the lads to digest what the game says about Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk and what the gap between the top two and the rest says about the league today. We also discuss pitch battles, politics and Jack Byrne's royal seal of approval.
2020-03-0540 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP03 with Johnny DunleavyIt's week three and friend of the show Johnny Dunleavy returns to studio to discuss a tough start to the season for Sligo Rovers, the sudden decline of his old club Cork City and the ups and downs of the League of Ireland and Las Vegas. We touch on some of the big issues of the week; Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk, grass v astroturf and fan owned models v private investment. And there's the obligatory Cheltenham references too.
2020-02-2641 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP02 with Shane SuppleIt’s week two and safe pair of hands Shane Supple joins the lads to review an opening weekend that was low on goals but high on talking points. We talk Brian Murphy, the derby debacle, overseas recruits, Cork concerns and First Division predictions. Send us your thoughts and we might even read them out.
2020-02-1940 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S04 EP01 with Paul CorryWe’re back, and this time it’s visual. Season 4 is here in full colour on Eir Sport and YouTube but the audio experience lives on too with Paul Corry joining Dan and Johnny to preview the 2020 season. Who wins the league? What about the people running it? What has Nigel Farage done for it? We cover that and more on this week’s show.
2020-02-1239 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Shane Supple & Brian GartlandIt’s Christmas Eve, and what better present than an LOI Weekly Christmas podcast. Shane Supple and Brian Gartland joined the lads for a special televised edition of LOI Weekly to look back on the year that was, as well as casting a glance towards 2020.
2019-12-2422 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP40 - Vinny Perth & David ParkhouseEmotional times here at LOI Weekly HQ as it’s the concluding episode of season three, with an appropriately high-profile guest to close out our 40th episode of 2019. Dundalk head coach Vinny Perth joins us in studio for an in-depth chat about a trophy filled season, European lessons and disappointments & a cheeky hint about upcoming developments both on and off the park. He also reveals what episode of the pod he turned off after listening for just ten minutes. We also have Johnny's exclusive and surprisingly intimate chat with PFAI team of the year member & Derry City striker David Parkhouse (an...
2019-11-131h 32LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP39 - Stephen Bradley & Stephen McPhailAfter ending Shamrock Rovers 32 year wait in the FAI Cup, we were joined by their manager Stephen Bradley & the clubs sporting director Stephen McPhail in studio to give their accounts on how it all unfolded. As well as discussing the game, tactics & regrouping after Dundalk’s last second equalizer, ‘Bradser’ discussed how he once hated football as a teenager, how he knew he wanted to coach from a young age & how his career path is similar to one Jack Byrne. McPhail talked about how LOI clubs must back themselves at the negotiating table & also expressed his distrain for the idea that I...
2019-11-061h 30LOI CentralS03 EP38 - FAI Cup Final PreviewIt's FAI Cup final fever in the House of Eir as Dan and Johnny discuss at length their predictions and aspirations for Sunday's decider. Dan hears from Dundalk's Dan Cleary and Shamrock Rovers' Sean Kavanagh before we throw open the Whatsapp lines to a collection of regular guests from across the season who send in their predictions for the big game. Managers, ex-players and current players all give their two cents. Who needs Twink and Logan when you've got Derek Pender and Neal Horgan? This finally trails off into a debate about the most famous LOI personality, Johnny Logan or...
2019-10-311h 12LOI CentralLOI Weekly S03 E37 - Stephen McGuinness, Sean Gannon, Daniel Mandroiu & Stephen O'DonnellIt’s the PFAI awards special with Stephen McGuinness in studio to reveal the identity of the Premier Division team of the year and the player of the year shortlists. Nominees Sean Gannon and Dano Mandroiu are in studio and we also hear from St Pat’s boss Stephen O’Donnell
2019-10-231h 06LOI CentralLOI Weekly S03E36 - Ian Morris, Shane Supple, Shane Dawson & Karl SheppardIt's a Shels Special this week! Well kind of! We hear all about "Life after football!". Does it exist? who's fault is it anyway if it does? We give free reign to Johnny this week as he decides if Shane Dawson is a worthy successor to the Swiss Skyped Six Day absentee Dan McDonnell, who's in hiding from a Swiss chambermaid over a fifteen minute checkout breach. Spilling turkey salad all over his rather natty suit on his lunch break, is one time goalkeeper and now time corporate recruiter Shane Supple, and he is joined on our leather couch by...
2019-10-171h 05LOI CentralLOI Weekly S03 EP35 - Alan Mathews, Neal Horgan & Tom MohanWith the title race wrapped up and the relegation battle devoid of drama, we covered a few bases this week. Ireland U19 boss Tom Mohan joins us to discuss an interesting squad selection, but finds that Georgia bound Johnny really only has Galway on his mind. Dan reminisces with St Patrick's Athletic board member Alan Mathews about his days on the front line of management. Neal Horgan has written books about that kind of thing and he dials in to discuss his latest effort as Irish football quite literally approaches a crossroads.
Beyond that, there's mini leagues, Sideshow Bobs and...
2019-10-1055 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP27 - Johnny McDonnell & Stephen RiceJohnny is on tour again but we have another Johnny on tap as Johnny McDonnell joins us along with LOI legend and Shamrock Rovers U19 boss Stephen Rice to reflect on Dundalk’s European exit and discuss what our top teams need to do to reach the next level.
2019-08-1456 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP24 with Shane Keegan, John Sullivan & Will Clarke.Episode 24 is here and as Johnny takes his monthly holiday, Dan is joined in studio by former Galway manager Shane Keegan and has his say on the Baku or Ballybrit debate. LOI stalwart John Sullivan was also in studio with St.Josephs Boys & Bray Wanderers Academy Director Will Clarke to discuss the U19’s success in Armenia, the skills of Tom Mohan and the impact that coaching philosophies and LOI structures will have on Irish football’s future. We also look ahead to a big week in Europe.
2019-07-231h 17LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP17 with Oscar BrennanLOI WEEKLY S03 EP17 with Oscar Brennan
It's a quiet time in the League of Ireland Premier Division, with games cancelled due to Toulon, but Oscar Brennan comes in to discuss the First Division with his new club Shelbourne now top after beating Longford on Friday. Oscar has some strong views on coaching standards in Ireland at all levels, while he reveals his new part-time job, which does in-fact involve craft beer. The lads have some thoughts on Shane Ross, the Sports Minister's forum last Friday and some of the reactions to Niall Quinn's propositions. We also talk Ireland about...
2019-06-0545 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP14 with Kieran FoleyWe went a different direction by going Stateside this week with ex LOI all-rounder Kieran Foley, who has made his way in the business world and was central to the growth of the Caribbean Cricket League, outlining his vision for football in Ireland. He is part of Niall Quinn’s group that is plotting a new vision. We also review and preview the latest games with more than a nod to Pat Mustard
2019-05-1657 minLOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP05 with Stevie O'Donnell, Ollie Cahill & Ciaron HarkinNo Ward no problem. Dan holds court in studio as Johnny is away on Cheltenham duty, but don't worry he still gives his thoughts on LOI proceedings & on Countdowns highest rated show ever. Six time league winner Stevie O'Donnell joined us in studio to discuss his new career off the pitch with his new club Dundalk, while PFAI Player Executive Ollie Cahill and his five league medals were also in attendance. We also caught with Derry City fan & player Ciaron Harkin, while reminiscing about European nights, Paddy McCourt and of course, "Weso".
2019-03-121h 07LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP04 with Alan Reynolds & Johnny DunleavyAlan Reynolds and Johnny Dunleavy both make long trips to our Dublin studio for episode four, with "Rennie" discussing recent tensions with Cork City and his theory on why he was brought in to work with John Caulfield back in 2016. “JD” also reflects on his years at Turner's Cross but is revelling in his new role at Sligo Rovers. The lads also discuss the joys of coaching courses and the challenge of integrating overseas recruits to LOI dressing rooms. All the while, an under-par Dan struggles through the show as Johnny talks up the health of the First Division.
2019-03-061h 03LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S03 EP01 with Ian Morris, Paul Keegan, Sean Hoare & Declan DevineThird season syndrome is upon us & LOI Weekly is going strong....somewhat so at least. Dan & Johnny return with a strong opening act as the new Shels boss Ian Morris & Bray's new recruit Paul Keegan join the lads in studio, while we also hear from Dundalk's Sean Hoare about life without Stephen Kenny & Derry City's new manager Declan Devine about his return at the helm.
2019-02-131h 23LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY Season Finale with Ger O'Brien & Shane SuppleIt's the final show of the season and two of LOI Weekly's most consistent performers, Shane Supple and Ger O'Brien, joined the lads in studios to reflect on the year that was and outline their hopes for the year ahead. Are Dundalk streets ahead of the pack? Will the FAI repeat the same fixture mistakes? Why can't everybody just get along? Ger talks changes at St Patrick's Athletic and the challenges facing younger players who have reached a crossroads. Shane outlines his frustration at another exodus from Dalymount Park after a season that hinted at so much promise. We also...
2018-11-081h 07LOI CentralLOI WEEKLY S02E37 PFAI AWARDS SPECIALIt’s awards season on LOI Weekly with Stephen McGuinness from the PFAI in to reveal the candidates for player of the year, young player of the year and the team of the year - as voted by the players themselves. Waterford’s Bastian Hery discusses Irish weather and why the League of Ireland climate is not attractive to some outsiders. And Bohs flier Daniel Kelly discusses his speedy rise from amateur football
2018-10-241h 05LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E33 with Sean Gannon, Darragh Leahy, Ian Bermingham and David CawleyLeaves get browner, evenings get shorter and teenage boys start to glaze over, because every autumn we do an outside broadcast and EA Sports launch the annual upgrade of their FIFA game. Wounded gunslinger, Johnny Ward, gets the miranda rights from twitter over last night’s Hobangate on the wireless while Sheriff Dan does verbal high fives with Sean Gannon after Dundalk all but secure this year's title and maybe next year’s too? We nab Ian Bermingham to get his two cents on the departure of manager Liam Buckley, Darragh Leahy on the greatest Bohemian revolution since the 1989 Velvet Revo...
2018-09-271h 19LOI CentralLOI Weekly S03E31 with Johnny McDonnell, Aaron McEneff & Eoghan StokesThey say that Journalism is a craft that takes years to learn. It's like golf. You never get it right all the time. It's a game of fewer errors, better facts, and better reporting. Well, that said we have two Johnny Caddys in eir Towers today. Johnny McDonnell picks the clubs and Johnny Ward yells ‘fore’ for 9 handicapper and grade 2 jockey Eoghan Stokes, who sometimes plays for Bohemians as a side gig. We have WhatsApp audio from Derry maestro Aaron McEneff on the week they play in the EA Sports Cup Final. We ask if managers should be allowed tog out...
2018-09-131h 11LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E24 with Robbie Benson & Ger O'BrienJohnny and Dan are joined this week by debutant Robbie Benson and LOI Weekly regular Ger O'Brien. Robbie talks all things Dundalk including THAT goal by Michael Duffy, Stephen Kenny's European focus, and his belated decision to commit to life as a professional footballer. Ger reacts to this week's disappointing news on the Richmond Arena proposal and offers an update on the St Patrick's Athletic plan from here. We also answer some of your Twitter questions and debate if last week's European results were actually worth celebrating. And there's a shocking twist in the race for the steak dinner
2018-07-241h 18LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E23 with PFAI General Secretary Stephen McGuinnessDan is back!!! The two lads are reunited and we also welcome PFAI General Secretary Stephen McGuinness into studio to update us on all of the goings on at both Limerick and Bray Wanderers. Over the course of the hour Stephen answers many of the burning questions that LOI fans have been asking over the past 7 days. We also discuss Cork's Champions League elimination and look ahead to the Europa League Qualifiers tomorrow night.
2018-07-181h 11LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E22 with Damien Lynch, Ronan Finn & Ruaidhrí HigginsA European 'Detente' is called as we pour whisky on an old toothache and make it a 'Dent-ente' perhaps. Yes, Hostilities are eased and Damien Lynch googles into the top floor of LOI Towers to analyse a miffed (yes, miffed) Dan's 'Postcard from the East' which looks to the west for the most underperforming team in the league. Nice guy Ronan Finn takes a break from disassembling IKEA furniture to talk wunderkinds in Tallaght and European nights. Multitasking Ruaidhrí Higgins gets a proper corporate title as he casts an eye over Dundalk's opposition on Thursday and you'll never guess who D...
2018-07-101h 09LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E19 with Shane Supple & Jonathan CorbettLike a puzzle dumped out of a box we pick up the pieces of the week that includes a conversation with Jonathan Corbett from Galway on a positive vote for Saudi invasion plans west of the Shannon. The internationally renowned and dubiously clobbered goalkeeping Bohemian, Shane Supple makes a return trip to the unfurnished studio on the 7th floor of LOI Towers to shed light on the Watergate scandal in Turners Cross, Roy Keane’s new found allegiance to the Gypsies and much more. Dan tries to feign interest while constantly checking his Russian flight itinerary. Low key Johnny Ward st...
2018-06-201h 04LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E09 with Brendan Clarke, Tom O'Mahony, Chris Shields & Ronan FinnIn a breaking news episode we talk to Tom O'Mahony, the President of St. Patricks Athletic to discuss the plans for the new stadium complex in Inchicore and wonder what colour carpet will be in the upstairs bedrooms of the adjoining apartments. Limerick goalkeeper and Dublin 8 native Brendan Clarke gives us his 2 cents on the big news as well as secret records, goalkeeping howlers and eskimos in Oriel Park. There's a chat with Dundalk's Chris Shields, Ronan Finn on this weeks derby, an overtly ageist debate and who, if anyone, will think of the children? It's a bumper LOI weekly...
2018-04-111h 04LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E08 with Johnny McDonnell & Alan ReynoldsThis week sees Dan back from New York City to join forces with the two Johnnys. Yes, LOI Weekly ‘Hall of Famer’, Johnny McDonnell returns to cast his well schooled eye over the youth setup, the league, and whether Architects can build football teams with PowerPoint! There’s strip searches in Bray, Munster Derbies with Waterford manager Alan Reynolds, predictions galore and we try not to mention Fairyhouse. It's episode 8 and its here!
2018-04-051h 08LOI CentralLOI Weekly S02E06 with Paul Doolin and Ian BerminghamIt’s time for the LOI Weekly Saint Patrick’s Day parade! Johnny welcomes current St. Patricks captain and guest of honour Ian Bermingham alongside Grand Marshall Paul Doolin, former manager of Cork, UCD and Drogheda while Dan reports from the International parade in Turkey. Our guests discuss the recent Pats v Rovers game, as well as bouncers, ex girlfriend's weddings, the Irish abroad, just how good the league is, steak dinners and there's more fervent national pride than Cheltenham and that rugby crowd combined. It’s LOI Weekly for the week that was in it.
2018-03-221h 152017-09-1338 minLOI CentralLOI Weekly - Episode 23Dan returns to accompany Johnny after an 'Oh-So-Short' European adventure to analyze what went wrong for the LOI teams. Luke Byrne from Shamrock Rovers drops in to preview the upcoming Bohs-Rovers game and Alan Reynolds from Waterford talks hurling, tenors, and the cup run. Oh, and Vincent Browne somehow gets a look in.
2017-07-271h 17LOI CentralLOI Weekly - Episode 22Gary McCabe from Bray Wanderers gives us a frank and honest opinion about the situation at the club from a players perspective in one of the most revealing interviews we've broadcast thus far. Also as it's make or break time for LOI clubs in Europe, Dan McDonnell is in Rosenborg and joins Johnny and Aidan Fitzmaurice from The Herald on the line from Norway to discuss if "it's over now?". Oh and there might be a little 90's Nordic pop theme too..
2017-07-1853 minLOI CentralLOI Weekly - Episode 19This week’s bumper LOI Weekly is a truly trans global affair. Regular schemers Johnny and Dan are joined in studio by James Chambers, the star of Bethlehem who plays his soccerball stateside these days. There’s also European giddiness and a telephone chat with Derry Manager Kenny Shiels on their prospects in Hamlet’s old stomping ground. Plus for good measure we head north with The Herald’s Aidan Fitzmaurice going all "Bjork meets Sigur Ros” in Iceland. If you add to that, Johnny’s visa debacles via Iran and Dan’s attempts to bring Guinness etiquette to Russian visitors, all...
2017-06-281h 16LOI CentralLOI Weekly - Episode 17In studio for this weeks episode, all the way from Inchicore is, "The Boy Towell", Richie that is, as he reflects on his LOI career with the Dundalk team he didn’t even want to sign for but ended up winning the league with anyway. On the agenda as well are his experiences with Brighton in England and the differences between Chris Hughton and Stephen Kenny while Johnny tries to talk him out of his favourite goal choice. Outside of football, he displays a distinct lack of knowledge of Damon Albarn led Brit Pop outfits, and after our 6 question quiz we...
2017-06-151h 12LOI CentralLOI Weekly - Episode 13This week we break the new Limerick manager news as Neil McDonald takes the helm at Markets Field. The inimitable Ollie Horgan from Finn Harps joins studio guest Ger O'Brien from Saint Pat's to discuss all the latest news and results from the LOI.
2017-05-181h 18LOI CentralLOI - Episode 8This week we talk LOI best elevens, preview the week ahead, Cork City's Alan Bennett joins Dan and Johnny and as it's 30 years since Rovers left Milltown and 'I' left Withnail we have Dermot Keely on hand to discuss. What else could you want in a podcast? The finest wines in all humanity? I want them here and I want them now...
2017-04-131h 15LOI CentralLOI Weekly - Episode 2The bar at Galway United, Wes Hoolahan's eyesight, Dublin Derbies and Iran or Limerick? All of this and much more as studio guest Owen Heary joins Johnny Ward and Dan McDonnell for LOI Weekly.
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