LOI Central

It's the third last episode of LOI Central but we start by going back to college and discussing the lessons and reactions to UCD's surprise promotion before moving onto events at Lansdowne Road on Sunday where the game wasn't great but the event offered encouragement. We also discuss Derry developments, the insatiable demand for transfer speculation and canine admissions to League of Ireland grounds amongst other pressing subjects. After that, we go back to Rascals for a lengthy catch up between ex-teammates Paddy Kavanagh and Pajo Flynn, which comes with a language warning and a treasure trove of anecdotes. As ever, it wouldn't be possible without our friends at Rascals Brewing, Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff and Planify

We were back in Rascals on Monday night with a cheeky duo who have divided opinion throughout the years. Fresh from his retirement, Greg Bolger arrived on stage along with late doubt Paddy Barrett for a conversation that merged talking points from both the past and the present. Not all of them made it to air. We do sell our shows based on exclusive access! There's some good Dundalk-Cork City archive content, Caulfield chat and news of an extremely fragrant household name. Before that, there's a bit of FAI Cup final chat and a whistle stop transfer update that only the Chinese taxi drivers will remember years from now. As we continue along our final journey, our thanks to Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Rascals and Planify

Johnny is off this week, preparing for our sold out live show in Rascals next Monday - entering this week's trivia quiz gives you a last chance to join us - so Dan dialled up old pals Eoin Doyle and Tim Clancy who discussed old photos and unfortunate reunions before delving into a review of the 2026 title race now that the trophy is on its way back to Tallaght. Were Shamrock Rovers good? Or were the rest just not good enough? And what happens next for Pat's and Bohs? We discuss those talking points along with Waterford's great escape, some early cup final predictions and the future for Darren Purse's Sligo Rovers. As ever, this wouldn't be possible without our friends in Future Ticketing, Planify, Rascals & Collar and Cuff

The PFA Ireland's main man Stephen McGuinness joins us in studio this week to finish the annual tradition of naming the union's shortlists for their big awards on our show. He reveals the Premier Division team of the year, the three candidates for the top gong and the three young player candidates which includes our man out on the course, Waterford's Tommy Lonergan. With the help of Stephen, we ruminate over the voting habits, the controversial player of the year call (Where's Dawson?/Where's Devoy?) and also discuss the St Patrick's Athletic struggles over the weekend. Stephen also contributes to our chat around James McClean's weekend interview and the Derry City powered fallout. After that we delve into a mailbag where there's Saints angst, Bohs under the radar, Graham Burke's rap sheet & a hint at nostalgia to come with the help of Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Planify and Rascals Brewing - the scene for our live show on Monday November 2. Tickets are available from Wednesday lunchtime.

There’s a lot to digest this week, as we reflect on Monday night’s drama in Tallaght and the implications for the title race, with Stephen Bradley now in pole position to both win the league and outlast our podcast as we reveal the news that we are not #SignedFor2027. Johnny isn’t feeling too sentimental, though, as he reflects on more weekend pain for Galway United and a cup final pairing that could both annoy and attract the LOI neutral. Beyond that, there’s a packed mailbag built around Bohs anger, the impact of THAT wedding, a hypothetical managerial royal rumble and a combination of lobster and Simpson’s anecdotes that some of you may miss in an LOI Central free future. Join us on the final stretch with the help of the Countdown clock AND our friends at Rascals, Future Ticketing, Planify & Colllar and Cuff. Live show coming to you in Rascals on Monday November 2.