Shows
The big kick offTbko Football Show S3E7 : Brendan RodgersBrendan Rodgers seems all but doomed at Leicester City. The question is, who would you replace him with? Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss this and many other footballing stories including....
- Should out of form players like Harry Maguire make it into their International Squads?
- FA Cup replays, Should they stay or should they go?
- Antoine Griezmann's 30 minutes
- Mane's struggles at Munich2022-09-2242 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show S3E6 : There's Something About Todd!Todd Boehly has certainly made an impression since he arrived at Stamford Bridge but is he more a distraction than anything else?
Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal dobbs discuss Chelsea, Graham Potter, the Chelsea owner and much more including....
- Haaland just keeps on scoring, this time its an Ibrahimovic type finish
- Are Celtic and Rangers struggling in Europe?
-The youngest ever player in a professional game in the UK
- The Pogba Family Feud
And Much More.....2022-09-1641 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E22 : Waterford PintsWaterford FC supporters finally had a bar on match night but they still weren't happy!? Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss this and other weekly League of Ireland stories including....
1. Shamrock Rovers making more money in Europe
2. FAI have made decisions on both Sligo Vs Dundalk/Shels Vs Pats games. Did they make the right calls?
3. Ireland will play Austria/Scotland in the play-off for the women's world cup. The question is, do you know the layout of the playoffs? We thought we knew...
4. Ireland Men's and Women's teams won the 8 Nations Street Soccer tournament over the weekend.
5. Fan Question...2022-09-1441 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show S3E5 : What to do about Referee's?It was a weekend where the referee's took the limelight. Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss the weekend that was a shambles when it comes to officiating in the Premier League.
Also discussed was...
- Anthony, Did we see anything in his performance to suggest he will adapt to the Premier League?
- Is Brendan Rodgers a dead man walking?
- What's happening at Chelsea?
And a whole lot more....2022-09-0647 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E21 : The Good, The Bad & The UglyRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all the weeks stories including.....
- Ireland's Women's team guarantee a play-off place
- The Good, The Bad and the Ugly at Dalymount
- Keith Long is looking for a job, so is Michael O'Neill!
- A new 1885 Bray supporters group2022-09-0239 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E20 : Shelbourne in EuropeRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look over the weeks League of Ireland stories including....
- Devastating News at Bohemians
- Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in Europe
- Waterford have new owners again!
- Fans Question : Can the FAI help LOI clubs during a European campaign2022-08-1937 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show S3E3 : Rock BottomManchester United hit a new low over the weekend, trashed by Brentford 4-0. It could have been worse if the foot wasn't taken off the pedal in the 2nd half!!
Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs look over all the footballing stories including....
- Conte vs Tuchel
- Liverpool stuck in 1st gear
- Manchester United in ruins
- 30 years of the Premier League2022-08-1752 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E19 : A Bit of Argy BargyIn Europe, Sligo Rovers are out. After a bit of argy bargy in Tallaght, St Pat's are out. It really has been a really positive summer in Europe for our League of Ireland clubs... and Shamrock Rovers have a few more stories to write.
Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look over all the LOI stories of the week including....
- Finn Harps looking better off the pitch than on it
- St Pats will regret missed chances in Europe
- Shamrock Rovers secure Group Stage and Virgin Media attention
- Kerry FC make another key appointment
- Fan Question... Best...2022-08-1450 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show S3E2 : PitchgateThe Premier League kicked off and it didn't disappoint. Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss all the weekends action including...
- Have Spurs got the best forward 3 in the Premier League?
- Manchester United's dodgy start and transfer bids
- Klopp + A Draw = Pitchgate
- Haaland the Beast
And a lot more...2022-08-0935 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E18 : Who Did Bohs Get?Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle look over the weeks League of Ireland stories including....
- The FAI Cup 2nd Round Draw
- What kind of Dalymount will we see in 5 years?
- Are Drogheda looking pushing to go Full-Time?
- LOI European adventures
- Summer Transfers2022-08-0432 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show S3E1 : Torn Between Two LoversDavid Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com were back to join host Roy Shanahan to discuss all the stories and transfer activities that surround the start of the new Premier League season including...
- Ronaldo Torn Between Two Lovers
- Haaland vs Nunez
- Yes, England are European Champions
- Is Jack Grealish yet to beat a player for City?
- Are Leicester City broke?
And a whole lot more!
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The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E17 : Promises PromisesIn a week Finn Harps welcomed financial promises surrounding their stadium, Bohemians lost a Promise with little financial gain.
Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss those stories and all the weeks League of Ireland news including....
- Shamrock Rovers outclassed
- Wexford's new club structure and CEO
- Shelbourne's new partnership2022-07-2243 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E16 : Teams in EuropeRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle take a look at some of the week's League of Ireland and Irish Football stories of the week including...
- League of Ireland teams in Europe
- Dawson Devoy departs the League
- Nathan Colins is the most expensive Irish player of all time.. Good Move?
And a little bit more...2022-07-1734 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast S3E15 : Orla Crilly Dundalk FMRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were joined by Dundalk FM's Orla Crilly to discuss a revived Dundalk FC and much more including..
- Shamrock Rovers win in the Champions League
- Derry City and Sligo Rovers chances at progressing to next round in Europe
- Danny Mandroiu, Darragh Burns and Eoin Toal all on the move
Plus a little bit more....2022-07-0751 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E14 : Waterford For Sale?Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the weeks League of Ireland stories such as....
1 - Shane Keegan is the new Cobh Ramblers boss
2 - Waterford FC are up for sale again, or are they?
3 - Kerry FC intending to recruit locally
4 - Unrest at Bray Wanderers, or is it Cabinteely?
5 - Champions League for Shelbourne Women
And a little bit more...2022-07-0233 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E13 : Struggling CobhRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com discuss all the League of Ireland and Irish International stories of the week including...
- FAI Cup Draw
- Should Ireland U21 bring eligible players down from the senior team for playoff game?
- Women's International team hopes of qualifying for World Cup..
- Cobh Ramblers part way with Manager Darren Murphy, Where to for Cobh now?
- Who will be the next Manager to leave their current job?2022-06-2341 min
The big kick offThe Coaching Debate E2 : Martin Russell & Graham GartlandHost Roy Shanahan is joined on the second episode of 'The Coaching Debate' by former UCD, St Patrick's Athletic, Limerick, Bray Wanderers and Athlone Town Manager Martin Russell and Shamrock Rover coach Graham Gartland.
Topics :
1 - Should all schoolboy and schoolgirl coaches avoid using Mourinho type tactics and look to play open and expansive football?
2 - Should you raise your voice to raise the standard?
3 - Should parents with no experience who take up teams have to take an introductory coaching course?
The Coaching Debate will bring the best of football coaches together to discuss the topics in coaching and...2022-06-151h 10
The big kick offTbko Football Show : Real Madrid Are Champions Of EuropeHost Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League Final and much more such as.....
- Mane to Munich
- Mourinho and his negative football
- Nottingham Forest back in the Premier League
- Ralf Rangnick will not take up consultancy role at Old Trafford
- Transfer News including Declan Rice, Ngolo Kante, Robert Lewandowski and many more!2022-05-2957 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : City Are Champions Again!Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs as the Premier League wraps up....
- Liverpool and Manchester City = World Class
- Harry Kane in a Conundrum?
- Man United fans, don't expect much next season
- Hasenhuttl, Lampard, Marsh, How did they do?
- No Mbappe! No Haaland! Who do Real Madrid get now?
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The big kick offTbko Football Show : Liverpool Win The FA CupHost Roy Shanahan was joined by Neal Dobbs and David Buggle to discuss.....
- FA Cup final
- Fatigue within the Liverpool squad
- Man City Injuries and dropped points
- The relegation battle, Everton, Leeds or Burnley?
- Erling Haaland in the Premier League
- The drama continues at Manchester United2022-05-1541 min
The big kick offThe Coaching Debate E1 : Larry Mahony, Gary Daly & Stephen HendersonIn the first episode of 'The Coaching Debate' Roy Shanahan is joined by Coach Instructor and Author Larry Mahony, former Cobh Ramblers boss & Head of Youth Development at Shelbourne Stephen Henderson and Gary Daly from Training121.
Topics :
1- What makes a good coach?
2- Should all the teams follow the FAI directive and look to play out from the back?
3- Quote..
(A) No child should be a sub every week
(B) Every child should be afforded equal game time
4- Seeking Advice..
' I run an u16 team and the club is short of space, I find it hard...2022-05-051h 07
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E11 : with Barry MastersonThe hugely talented Artist/Illustrator Barry Masterson joined host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss his amazing League of Ireland Illustrations and his beloved Longford Town. But that was not all...
- A run through both divisions so far....
- Attendances in the league
- Stephen Ward retires
- Should clubs in certain parts of the country be made to play on All-weather pitches?2022-04-2941 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E10 : with Brian O'SullivanJoining Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle this week is former Wexford FC manager Brian O'Sullivan to discuss...
- Brian's time at Wexford and Athlone Town
- Sligo Rovers can't attract the best players because the are from the west : Conan Byrne
- News on Galway United's new training facility
- Manager and Media relations
- Who would you rather.. Jason Byrne or Glen Crowe?2022-04-2258 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : FA Cup WeekendIt's the business time of the season with FA Cup Semi-Finals sorted, Champions League Quarter-Finals done and dusted and promotion and relegation places starting to look more likely.
Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle discuss....
- FA Cup Semi Finals
- Should Kante leave Chelsea?
- Champions League
- Will Diego Simone ever manage in the Premier League?
- What next for Wayne Rooney?2022-04-1855 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E9 : Russell Departs AthloneRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the weeks stories including..
- Martin Russell leaves Athlone! Where now for Athlone Town?
- Longford Town impressing again...
- Who should be Bohemians Captain?
- Republic of Irelands Women's team earn point in Sweden
And a little bit more...2022-04-1335 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : Man City vs Liverpool ThrillerThe game we all wanted to see finally arrived and it didn't let us down!
Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle look back over the weeks football....
- Did Liverpool need to beat City to win the League?
- Disgraceful United!
- Will Conte and Kane be at Spurs next season?
- Bayern Munich... How good are they really?
And a lot more....2022-04-1149 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland S3E8 : Derry City - PacesettersRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss League of Ireland topics such as....
- LOI back with a bumper weekend/mid-week games after international break.
- Galway United Takeover. Galway members voted in favour, huge news for them. What does this mean long/short term? Could this be the boost they need for promotion?
- Sligo Rovers announce partnership with Westport United. How does this benefit both clubs?
And a whole lot more....2022-04-0631 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : Has Rangnick Lost His Job Already?Host Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss the weeks football including....
- The Manchester City vs Liverpool countdown begins..
- Rangnick finding the United job too tough to handle!
- Warde-Prowse on the way to free kick greatness?
- World Cup Draw and who will fancy their chances?2022-04-0443 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : S3E7 International SpecialRoy Shanahan, Nathan Doyle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com look back on the Republic of Irelands International week and discuss a few questions that popped up off the back of the games against Belgium and Lithuania...
- Who are the first choice front three?
- Is there a place for Obafemi and Connolly?
- Is Kelleher going to be the 3rd choice over the next year?
- Would you rather your club or the Republic of Ireland to win their biggest competition? (One surprising answer here!)
And a whole lot more!2022-03-3138 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast S3E6 With Graham GartlandFormer Longford Town, Drogheda United, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne Centre Back Graham Gartland joins Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss all the weeks League of Irelands news....
- Clear The Head
- The League so far...
- Bohemians not challenging again
- The Galway United Takeover
- The loss of Anthony Barry
- How do clubs stop the anti-social behavior?
And a whole lot more!2022-03-271h 13
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : S3E5 Stephen HendersonFormer Cobh Ramblers and Waterford United Manager Stephen Henderson joined host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss all things League of Ireland, Including....
- Flares or No Flares, That is the question!
- St Pat's & Bohemians ground share?
- Chris Forrester or Jack Byrne in your team?
- February Player Of The Month
And a whole lot more!2022-03-1056 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : Liverpool win the Carabao CupOne of the best 0-0 draws in a cup final seen Liverpool FC win the Carabao Cup on Penalties 11-10. Host Roy Shanahan, Neal Dobbs and David Buggle look through all the stories of the week including....
- Liverpool beat Chelsea in Carabao Cup Final
- Marcelo Bielsa parts company with Leeds United
- Teams pull out of playing Russia in World Cup Qualifiers
- Super Eddie Howe
And a little bit more!2022-02-2834 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : S3E3 Tolka Park To Stay!The season is underway and Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle take a look at the weeks League of Ireland news and stories including...
- The 2022 Season is here finally!
- The LOI Highlights Show, Do we like it?
- The Pricing Structure on LOITV
- Tolka Park is here to stay!
Plus a little more.........2022-02-2533 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : S3E2 A New SeasonThe season is upon us and host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle have a lot to discuss including...
- A look at the weekends games and how the teams are shaping up
- League of Ireland players leaving the country
- Bohemians Daniel Lambert has called for clubs work together and not let players leave on the cheap
- Shane Keegan to Treaty United
- The much needed Sports Capital Grants2022-02-1732 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : S3E1 FAI Strategy PlanWe're back!!! It's Season 3 and this year we can not only be found on all the major podcast providers but we are now on Youtube as well.
Host Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle to discuss the key stories in the League of Ireland including...
- How does the FAI strategy plan benefit the League of Ireland?
- Ireland look to co-host Euro 2028, is it realistic?
- Drogheda United continue to support Head in the Game
- A run down on the transfers in the off season
And a little bit more.....2022-02-1351 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : Is Declan Rice Worth £100m?Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com to discuss the weeks talking points in the football world including....
- Is Declan Rice worth £100 million?
- Roy Keane back to Sunderland?
- Are Barcelona back?
- Dele Alli getting stick already at Everton!
And a whole lot more....2022-02-0738 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : Tuchel Under Pressure!Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs for the last Football Show of 2021...
- Is Tuchel feeling the pressure?
- Are Man City just too good to stop?
- Pep says Van Dijk is overrated and not as good as Vidic
- Who makes the Top 4? West Ham, Arsenal, Manchester United or Spurs?......
- The best 11 of the season so far, De Bruyne, Kane and Grealish will no be in it!
- We try to predict the 3 that will be relegated2021-12-3159 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast : Klopp The Bully?Host Roy Shanahan discusses all the weeks football news and stories with David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com including..
- Fifa's World Cup Plan
- Shocking Decisions from Referee's... again!
- Is Klopp a Bully?
- Has Conte Changed Anything at Spurs?
- New Players who have or have not impressed so far..2021-12-2156 min
The big kick offTbko Football Show : The End For Aubameyang?Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs to discuss all the weeks football stories including.....
- UEFA make a mess of the Champions League draw
- Aubameyang's future at Arsenal
- Are Stephen Gerrard and Ralf Rangnick making an impression?
- Do referees have an unconscious bias towards the top teams when it comes to penalties?
- Aguero, where does he rank in the all time Premier League rankings?2021-12-1452 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : The Return of the JackHost Roy Shanahan and Sports Writer Nathan Doyle discuss all the weeks League of Ireland stories.....
It's been a week of rumours and transfer activity... Jack Byrne returns to Shamrock Rovers.
- Danny Mandroiu on the move?
- The clear-out continues at Dundalk with Jim Magilton leaving the club.
- A quick mention to Ollie Horgan. Recently became the longest serving manager in one spell in Finn Harps history.
Shelbourne won WNL, FAI Cup final clash with Wexford this weekend.
- Fan Question - Who would we class as underrated in the league?
*PD final day and FD play-off final...2021-11-1939 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : It's All ChangeRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com discuss all the changes in the League of Ireland this week....
- Dundalk Takeover
- Bray Wanderers and Cabinteely about to merger? The Pros and Cons
- Martin Russell named new Athlone Town manager. Is it a good appointment?
- Could we see a third tier added to the LOI in the near future? And, would it be a welcome addition?
- Info on First Division play-off final has been announced and is it wise to have it on the same day as the Premier Division final round of fixtures?2021-11-1143 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland : Damien DuffRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com go through all the weeks League of Ireland stories.....
- Damien Duff as new Shels manager.
- Paul Doolin leaves Athlone and Daire Doyle leaving Longford.
- FAI Cup tickets went on sale yesterday, and on the Pats side it was a bloody disaster. Can nothing ever be simple in the league?
- First Division play-offs
4. Republic of Ireland U21 squad released today, as always, nice amount of LOI representation.
5. Fan Question :
Should the Women's Cup Final be played on the same day and venue as the Men’s FAI Cup Final?2021-11-0548 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : FlaresRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the weeks League of Ireland stories....
- News came through this week that lan Morris is set to leave Shels at the end of the season.. What's next for Morris? Who'll replace him?
- Manager of the Year? : Marc Bircham?
- We now know it'll be an all Dublin FAI Cup final. Do we think it could break the attendance record for FAI Cup finals at the Aviva?
- Mick McCarthy sacked from Cardiff. Is there still a place for the former Ireland manager in their game? Could another former Irish international in Chris...2021-10-2943 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Ticket WarsJoin Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com as they discuss all the latest League of Ireland news and stories including....
1. The big news of the week which was the announcement of a return to full capacity crowds.
2. Fallout from an entertaining Dublin Derby on Monday and the ticket rivalry undergoing between the two clubs.
3. Breakdown the info regarding the Unite the Union Cup.
4. Pats U19 played their 2nd leg of their UEFA Youth League tie, against Red Star.
5. Fan Question.
* Longford officially relegated, what's next for them?2021-10-2237 min
The big kick offThe Big Kick Off Football Podcast : Newcastle UnitedRoy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss the weeks Football news and stories....
- Who will go to Newcastle United?
- The Ballon D'or is ridiculous but we still discuss it
- We are not robots : Neymar & Courtois
- Ireland's decent International break
- Ranieri back in the Premier League2021-10-1553 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : No Away Fans Please!Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com had alot to discusss on this weeks LOI Podcast....
1. Shelbourne could win the First Division title with a win on Friday. What are the contributing factors to their success this season?
2. Have we been given a reason why RTE won't cover LOI games?
3. Lot of controversy surrounding away ticket allocations.
4. Pat's U19's representing LOI in the UEFA Youth League
5. Fan Question - what's your favourite football film?2021-09-3042 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Shane Harte Maynooth University TownMaynooth University Town Manager Shane Harte joined Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to discuss their big Quarter Final tie against Bohemians. Also where he see's the club progressing and the road to the Quarter Finals.
Shane stuck around to discuss all the weeks LOI stories including...
- All the Quarter Final ties in the FAI Cup
- Another poor result for Dundalk! The relegation battle is real, even if Bill Hulsizer has other ideas.
- More positives for Derry. Chairman Philip O'Doherty has come into serious money with another business venture, could that be put into the club? Paul Diamond...2021-09-1644 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : The Tim Clancy RantHost Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle are back with another episode which is jam packed with LOI topics and discussions....
1. After the 0-0 draw with Sligo Rovers Drogheda manager Tim Clancy gave a scathing interview regarding referees in this country. Great to here a manager being so honest, but it's a damming statement regarding the stress of the LOI.
2. Vinny Perth staying on as Dundalk manager?
3. Teams in loi playing games during international football week
4. Both Stephen Kenny/James McClean came out swinging when talking about Irish media ahead of Serbia game. Are we a nation of begrudgers? Is there...2021-09-0942 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Jack Byrne On The MoveRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com chat about this weeks League of Ireland Stories
- Dalymount Park Capacity
- We take a look at the 2nd round of the FAI Cup which kicks off this weekend
- Jack Byrne on the move from APOEL? Surely a LOI return is off the table?
- Wigan remind other EFL clubs against sectarian chants aimed at McClean.
- Fan Question - What do we think about the new centenary Ireland Jersey?2021-08-2652 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Buckley Under Pressure?Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com discuss the weeks LOI news and stories....
- Athlone Town part ways with Adrian Carberry, and swiftly replace him with Paul Doolin. What do we make of all this?
- Growing concern around Liam Buckley's tenor as Sligo boss. Would it be right to let him go? Is the arrival of Andre Wright the missing piece of the puzzle?
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- NIFL officially launch their own fantasy football. Would you like to see a LOI? What shroud signings would you make? Any good fantasy football team names?
- Quick updates on...2021-08-1947 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Episode 40Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all he weekly LOI topics including :
- The standard of Irish Football improving steadily
- Jim Magilton on the move?
-Keith Long believes no reason why Georgie Kelly couldn't get into Ireland squad
- Fan Questions :
1. Any football pet peeves?
2. Best badge in the league?2021-08-121h 00
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Episode 39Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com to discuss the League of Ireland topics, stories and transfers this week...
- FAI Cup 2nd round draw
-The shockingly bad sending off decision in Classic Athlone vs Waterford game in first round.
- Look at the 'Common Goal' campaign and initiatives clubs have been doing to help off the field.
- Olympics well underway. But Ireland historically never qualify a football team.
- Transfer News
:Barry Coffey from Celtic to Cork
: Bastien Hery has signed for Derry City Football Club on loan until the end of the season.
...2021-07-2942 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Vinny PerthHost Roy Shanahan discusses the turn in Dundalk's form since Vinny Perth's return with Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com
Also...
- Aviva to host 2024 Europa League Final
- FAI Cup First Round/Best FAI Cup final Ever
- Cillian Sheidan
- Fan Question : Graham Cummins has said Liam Scales is the hottest property in the LOI! Do we agree?2021-07-2241 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : EuropeRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all the weeks League of Ireland action and stories including...
-Heartbreak for Shamrock Rovers after one of the performances of the year
- Dundalk progress with ease
- FAI Cup First Round Draw
- Could the English behaviour around the Euro 2020 final negatively affect our joint bid for the 2030 WC?
- Transfer News2021-07-1538 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : McEleney Gone?Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com to discuss the weeks League of Ireland latest news and stories including...
- Shamrock Rovers in Europe
- McEleney to leave Dundalk?
- LOI Jersey spotted at the Euros
- Sligo Rovers and Bohemians in Europa Conference League
And a bit more....2021-07-0836 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Shocking Referee DecisionsWith the shocking refereeing decision in Finn Park last weekend Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the level of refereeing decisions across Irish football.
Plus....
- June Player of the Month Nominations
- Where is Paddy Powers Euro money going within our grassroots football?
- LOI Transfers2021-07-0246 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : All Change in the LOIHost Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all the major and minor stories in the League of Ireland including....
- Bohemians on a charge!
- Chris Shields says goodbye
- Euro 2020 or The Greatest League in the World?
- Anthony Stokes to Shamrock Rovers... Yes or No?
Plus a little bit more..2021-06-2446 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Vinny is Back!Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all the latest developments in the League of Ireland including...
- Vinny Perth's return to Dundalk
- European Draw for Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk, Bohemians and Sligo Rovers
- EA Sports sponsorship of underage league
- FAI Cup Qualifying Draw
And a little bit more...2021-06-1729 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : The Dundalk Manager?Host Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com to discuss the return to the league after a two week break and plenty more including...
- Who is getting the managers job at Dundalk?
- A new beginning at Waterford?
- First look at Saving Tolka Park plan
- Ireland vs Hungry
- Irish players who need a move
- Loi Fixtures for the weekend2021-06-1036 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Georgie KellyHost Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com to discuss a busy week in the League of Ireland....
- Shamrock Rovers beaten twice in four days
- Georgie Kelly and the perfect hat-trick
- Republic of Ireland squads
- Dundalk Protests
- Save Tolka Park campaign2021-05-2638 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Episode 30Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss all the weeks League of Ireland stories and look ahead to the weekends games....
- First Division more exciting than the Premier Division?
- Sligo Rovers 17 million stadium redevelopment plan
- Roy Keane in the H.O.F., What other Irish players could make it in?
- The Dundalk Mafia
- What did we make of Roddy Colins applying for the Dundalk job?2021-05-2050 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast : FA Cup Final WeekendHost Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from www.thebigkickoff.com to discuss the weeks football.
- Leicester win the FA Cup
- Liverpool's great escape
- Manchester City Champions again
- Top Four Race is down to three clubs
- Chelsea poor form at the wrong time
- Leeds And Villa having a great season
Plus a little bit more...2021-05-1748 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Kevin Sheedy ResignsHost Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle and Niamh McGee from thebigkickoff.com to discuss the weeks League of Ireland news.....
- A right mess at Waterford
- Look back at Monday nights games
- Is a stint in the LOI a step down for players returning from England?
- Player Of The Month Nominations2021-05-0645 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Hall of FameRoy Shanahan hosts The Big Kick Off League of Ireland podcast and is joined by thebigkickoff.com's Nathan Doyle and Niamh McGee, and there was plenty to discuss....
- If a League of Ireland Hall of Fame were to open, who would you like to see go in first?
- Youth grassroots football returned to Ireland this week.
- Were UEFA out of order demanding crowds attend Euro 2020 games in Dublin? Michael Martin believes so.
- Dundalk chairman swipes back at fans
- Fans Questions
* Does Joey N'do have a future in the commentary box?
* Any unpopular LOI/Football opinions...2021-04-2943 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Should the fans own the clubs?Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle and Niamh Mcgee to discuss.....
- The weeks results and fixtures
- Should the fan's own the majority of our clubs?
- Ireland 2020
- Fans' Question2021-04-2244 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Graham Burke GoalHost Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle and Niamh McGee from www.thebigkickoff.com to talk all things League of Ireland.2021-04-1532 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast 26Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle and Niamh Mcgee to discuss all the latest League of Ireland stories including...
- This weeks fixtures which includes Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk
- Premier Sports intrest in LOI
- Nathan Gartside's disappointing international week
- Fan's question of the week2021-04-0128 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Premier Division PreviewRoy Shanahan, Nathan Doyle and Niamh Mcgee take a look at the new League Of Ireland Premier Division and Try to predict who will finish where.....
- Run through all ten teams (discussion on how they look heading into the season)
- Mention Key Player(s) & best signing2021-03-1849 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 28 : Klopp StrugglingRoy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss the many topics out there in the Premier League and more including...
- Did Klopp dig a bigger hole for himself and Liverpool
- A Champions League revamp on the way
- Thomas Tuchel is Chelsea's perfect match
- What happened to Plan B?
- Refusal from clubs to allow players to join International Squads
- Referee's to speak after games2021-03-0940 min
The big kick offTbko League Of Ireland Podcast 24Host Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle and Niamh McGee from thebigkickoff.com
There was plenty to discuss including....
- Will Soccer Republic be missed?
- Derry City to be the first to allow fan's back in?
- Treaty United gather a squad together, how did they do?
- World cup in Ireland!?
- Fan's Question this week.... Richie Towell to Shamrock Rovers in a lucrative deal, is he worth it?2021-03-0431 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast : Football was better in my day!Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com who needed to get a few things off his chest....
- Why no Specialist penalty takers?
- Penalty run up's
- Players wasting time
- Top four race is on!
- Where have all the top Centre Forwards gone?
- Shaw and Solskjaer
- Jonjo Shelvey on Leeds Pointless running2021-03-0247 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Dublin County Say GoodbyeHost Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com and Keith Fitzsimons from Irish Footy Vlogs to discuss the week's League of Ireland news including...
- The drama behind the First Division licencing bid's..
- WATCHLOI is back!
- Duffy and McClean and the online abuse they suffer and others
- Are there really too many LOI clubs in Dublin?
- Our favourite transfers of the pre-season so far
- Fan's Questions2021-02-2534 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast : Liverpool's StrugglesDavid Buggle and Peter Moore from thebigkickoff.com join host Roy Shanahan to discuss the weeks football...
-Manchester City's Revival
- Where's the improvement at Tottenham?
- Liverpool beaten again
- Fernandes Frustration
- Champions League2021-02-1647 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : John Caulfield Galway UnitedGalway United Manager John Caulfield joined host Roy Shanahan and there was plenty to discuss...
- First Season with the club
- Typical day of a LOI manager
- Lisa Fallon & Gary O'Connor
- Pre-Season and the Season Ahead
- Developing young players
- Cork City2021-02-1242 min
The big kick offTbko League Of Ireland Podcast : Roberto Lopes Shamrock RoversHost Roy Shanahan was joined on the podcast by Shamrock Rovers league winning Centre Back Roberto Lopes.
Some of the topics discussed were....
- Eat with Pico
- Improvements in his game
- Boss Stephen Bradley
- Pre-Season
- European and International football2021-02-1022 min
The big kick offTreaty United Manager Tommy BarrettRoy Shanahan caught up with new Treaty United Manager Tommy Barrett to discuss both his and the clubs ambitions this year.
- Treaty United's LOI status
- Building a Squad
- Expectations of the Board
- Developing Quality Players
And a bit more.....2021-02-0718 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 25 : Thomas TuchelAnd then there was two. Roy Shanahan and David Buggle discussed all things football including...
- Liverpool vs Tottenham and should Klopp buy a CB in January
- Manchester United losing to bottom of the table Sheffield United
- Thomas Tuchel's new start
- Transfer Talk2021-01-2948 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 24 : Who are the real contenders?Host Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com
There was plenty to discuss with the Premier League at it's half way point...
- Liverpool not firing on all cylinders
- Who are the real challengers?
- Is Phil Foden ready to replace David Silva?
- Wayne Rooney... Where does he rank in the top Premier League Strikers?
- Phil Neville & Inter Miami... Job's for the boys?
- Transfer Talk2021-01-2055 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast : FA Cup WeekendRoy Shanahan, David Buggle and Nathan Doyle discuss the footballing topics of the week including....
- Damien Duff leaves the Republic of Ireland backroom team
- Referee Michael Oliver's interview with the Mail on Sunday
- John Nicholson's article on why the FA Cup shows Premier League money gap dwarves skills gap
- Transfer Talk2021-01-1347 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 22 : Another Draw For LiverpoolHost Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle, Neal Dobbs and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com
With teams in the middle of a busy Christmas schedule there was a lot to discuss....
- Leeds United's tweet regarding Karen Carney's Analysis of their season
- Can Big Sam save West Brom?
- All the team's inconsistent form making for a wide open league this season
- Plenty of discussion on Arteta, Lampard, Manchester United and Liverpool
Plus Transfer talk and a bit more..2020-12-3147 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 21 : Spursy TottenhamHost Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com's Neal Dobbs.
With a full week of football and 3 games for most the Premier League is starting to heat up.... Jose Mourinho's Spurs team who were riding high at the top of the table, all of a sudden dropped to 4th with two disappointing results.
Liverpool get back to winning ways while Manchester United climb up the table to a dizzy 3rd place.
Celtic win the Scottish cup, but is this just masking a terrible season so far....
Plus a whole lot more!!2020-12-2135 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : FAI Cup FinalHost Roy Shanahan was joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com and former St Pats player Martin Russell who also Managed at UCD, Limerick and Bray Wanderers.
Not only did we talk about a fantastic FAI Cup final between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk but Martin gave his thoughts on the League of Ireland, why we don't develop top strikers and Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team so far.2020-12-0726 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 19 : Solskjaer And His MistakesHost Roy Shanahan along side David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com Neal Dobbs discuss Manchester United's loss to PSG and the role of Solskjaer in the inconsistency in the team's weekly performances.
Also Discussed was...
- Should Frank Lampard play Giroud ahead of Tammy Abraham?
- Should Klopp stop whinging about his injuries?
- Champion's League
- Premier League
And alot more!2020-12-0444 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : FAI Cup Semi-FinalsIt was FAI Cup Semi-Final weekend and host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com took a look at a record breaking win for Dundalk and a battle of the Rovers at Tallaght.
Also discussed was...
- The departure of Brendan Clarke at St Pats
- Peamount United win the WNFL and how does the women's game grow?
- A call from the League for Premier Division team's to express interest in entering 'B' teams into First Division
- Jordan Flores nominated for the Puskas Award 2020
- LOI Fan's questions this week were...
Who is your First Division Player...2020-11-3043 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 18 : Diego MaradonaHost Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com discuss the Champions League and Premier League results and teams chances.
But the show had to start off with a look back at the a No.10 that lifted Argentina and Napoli to reach the heights they may not have thought they could reach.... Diego Maradona.2020-11-2758 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 17 : Ireland's International WeekHost Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and thebigkickoff.com's Neal Dobbs to look back at the Republic Of Ireland's game against Bulgaria and the Wales game at the weekend.
- Why won't Stephen Kenny play Jack Byrne for larger periods of a game?
- What formation is his team slowly evolving into?
- Why is he taking so long to make substitutions?
- What players should start in the first World Cup fixture in 2021?2020-11-1942 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast 16 : Head In The Game LOIAidan Larkin from the Head in the Game LOI campaign joined Host Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle to talk about their focus on mental health within the Leagues.
We also discuss Dundalk's announcement that they will be employing a director of football.
Longford Town's Promotion to the Premier Division in what was a tight game vs Shelbourne at Richmond Park.
The Republic of Ireland during the International break and the calls from some who believe he is not qualified for the job.
And as always we try to answer some LOI fan's questions that are put to us.2020-11-1853 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast England Vs Rep. Of IrelandStephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland visited Wembley Stadium for an International Friendly.
With a 3-0 victory to a far superior English side the big kick off team analyse the game and where it all may have gone wrong.
Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs from thebigkickoff.com2020-11-1334 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast 15 Mikey PlaceHost Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com were joined by Galway United's Mikey Place.
We looked back on Galway's change in form since John Caulfield arrived at the club and Mikey's time in the League of Ireland.
Also the disappointment of losing out in the playoffs against Longford Town.
We also discussed....
- The final day of the Premier Division and where that leaves everyone.
- The possible return of Limerick as Treaty United and others officially express interest in returning to the First Division next season.
- Vinny Faherty and Alan Bennett retire
-And our weekly Fan's...2020-11-1138 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast 14 Dundalk In EuropeHost Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle review Dundalk's third Europa League game against Rapid Vienna which turned out to be a thriller!
Also discussed was...
- the possibility of Euro 2020 games not being played in Dublin
- Mick McCarty takes up a new job in Cyprus
- The First Division Playoffs
- And the Fans Questions :
Our thoughts on David Mcgoldrick retiring from International Football
With the FAI looking for new clubs to enter into the First Division who would we like to see enter the league
- Airtricity ending their sponsorship of the league... Who will take their place?2020-11-0639 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 15 : DivingHost Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com
After a weekend where Mo Salah and Harry Kane got slated for the manner in which the gained a penalty for their respective side the big kick off team discussed the players diving and defenders having to learn how to defend in a non contact game.
Also Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game as manager of Manchester Untied ended in defeat to Arsenal and the pressure is on the Norwegian. How does he compare to Klopp's first 100 games and is he progressing the team?
Who is the...2020-11-0451 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland Podcast : Drogheda United are ChampionsHost Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com look back on what was an exciting finish to the League of Ireland First Division in the race for promotion.
And it didn't stop there...
- Shamrock Rovers are Champions and what they need to give themselves a chance in Europe next season
- Cork City are Relegated and should the supporters sell the club?
- Dundalk travel to London to play Arsenal in the Europa League
- Ollie Horgan took charge of his 200th game for Finn Harps2020-10-2845 min
The big kick offTbko LOI Podcast 12 : Dundalk's Missed OpportunityHost Roy Shanahan is joined again by Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com and David Buggle who makes his LOI podcast debut.
It was Europa League night and we looked at the disappointing result from Dundalk vs Molde.
- LOI & Covid (FAI finally release statement regarding the end of the season/positive cases starting to build up)
- Ex Liverpool player Tom Brewitt saying he tried to injury Dundalk's Dan Cleary when they played together
- Daire O'Connor to Cliftonvile
-Fan Questions:
1. Sam Curtis made his debut for Rovers 2 in their last game at 14 years old, is that too young?
2...2020-10-2337 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 14 Merseyside DerbyWhat a return to the Premier League after the international break. Everton and Liverpool battled it out at the top of the table... and it was a battle! Both Manchester clubs grab a win and Aston Villa are four from four!!
Host Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and www.thebigkickoff.com's Peter Moore.2020-10-2000 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast : Republic of Ireland's End of Week ReportHost Roy Shanahan is joined by David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com.
Stephen Kenny finished his week off with a 1-0 defeat away to Finland and we have a look at the game and the performances in this game and over the three games.
Is Stephen Kenny the right man for the job?
Is his style of play capable of gaining qualification?
Is Jeff Hendrick's getting it unfairly in the neck?2020-10-1539 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland 11 The Home StraightHost Roy Shanahan is joined by Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com and Keith Fitzsimons from Irish Footy Vlogs.
Topics Discussed :
- Ireland vs Wales Nations League
- Dundalk, At home and in Europe
- Cork City's Struggles
- First Division run in
- Loi Fan's Questions2020-10-1239 min
The big kick offTbko League of Irleand 10 Dundalk in EuropeRoy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com took a look at Dundalk's chances of qualifying for the Europa League group stages which would net them a cool three million euro if they beat KI in the Aviva.
Also they looked at Stephen Kenny's 25 man Republic of Ireland squad for the huge playoff game against Slovakia, a squad that includes Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne.
And of course there's the weekly grind of the LOI Premier and First Divisions to look over plus the weekly Fans Questions including
"Will there be an asterisk beside Shamrock Rovers League winning season?"2020-09-3044 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast 9 Bale is back!Gareth Bale is back in the Premier League, but does he improve Tottenham's chances of winning a trophy? Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Peter Moore discuss that very question.
They also looked at the weekends premier league results and stories and of course there is a bit of Transfer Talk!2020-09-2451 min
The big kick offTbko League of Ireland 9 : AC Milan visit TallaghtRoy Shanahan Hosts Episode 9 alongside Nathan Doyle from thebigkickoff.com and owner of theleagueofireland,com Gerard Mulreany.
Topics...
- Can Shamrock Rovers upset AC Milan?
- Who will replace John Sheridan?
- What is a good season for Dundalk now?
- Can Galway push for promotion?2020-09-1650 min
The big kick offTbko Football Podcast Stephen Kenny's International StartRoy Shanahan, David Buggle and Nathan Doyle from www.thebigkickoff.com take a look back at the Republic Of Ireland's two Nations League games versus Bulgaria and Finland.
We ask...
Is Idah ready to lead the line?
Is Matt Doherty able to play full back?
Which three players would you have in midfield?2020-09-0846 min