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Author of ‘We need to talk about Roy’, David Hannigan joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss the ‘Keane-ification’ of modern Ireland and football across the pond.

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.

On this week's episode, there is a slight change as the official sponsor comes on board ahead of a big couple weeks of action.

The trio chat about Heimir Hallgrimsson’s mic drop moment where he announces he will be sticking around until the European Championships in 2028.

There is the midfield conundrum, but the return of a familiar face in Bosun Lawal, but no room for Conor Coventry or Will Smallbone.

And there are plans for Prague with The Green Scene trio set to be involved.

The Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League.
Heimir Hallgrimsson names his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff showdown with Czechia in Prague.
Squad update from Abbottstown includes returning faces and a potential new addition.

Liverpool cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield.

Goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah highlight one of Liverpool’s standout performances of the season.

Barcelona dismantle Newcastle in a dramatic 7-2 win on the night, sealing an 8-3 aggregate victory.

Reaction from Hansi Flick and Eddie Howe after a chaotic and high-scoring European clash.

Tottenham win under Igor Tudor but still exit the Champions League after a narrow aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Harry Kane hits a historic milestone, becoming the first English player to score 50 Champions League goals as Bayern advance.

Quarter-final ties confirmed, including Liverpool vs PSG and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich.

Manchester United talking points: Michael Carrick backs his players for England recalls, while Gary Neville weighs in on the club’s managerial future.

Europa League drama as Ferencvaros collapse against Braga, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face decisive second legs.

Wider football updates including Troy Parrott’s European hopes, Championship and WSL results, and FIFA discussions over Iran’s World Cup participation.

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Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.

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Our own Ben Symes sat down with Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup playoff vs Czechia and potentially Denmark/North Macedonia.
The Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury.