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It's been a quiet week on the LOI front, with most of us recovering from a hectic weekend of title and relegation race swings and now the focus on Pristina and the Republic of Ireland's Nations League opener against Kosovo.
But fear not, as Vinny Perth is in studio for this week's LOI Pod, and with him he brings one of the greatest LOI strikers of the 21st century, David McMillan. Meanwhile, Stephen Doyle joins on the line from ROI media duties in Pristina to discuss the news from across the league, such as:
The league's striker issue, with less goals coming from the men up top, and more spread throughout the XI's across the Premier Division.
How all Rovers, Bohs and Pats can manage their run-in, especially with Stephen Kenny's Saints having a long period without a match.
Sligo's impending relegation, McMillan gives his thoughts on his former club's current form.
Shelbourne's future, after picking up their first win since June with a late 3-2 away win over Dundalk last Friday with Sean Boyd proving that he can still be the man to guide the Reds to good form.
This Friday, there's only one match, with Shelbourne heading west to face off against John Caulfield's Galway United in Eamonn Deacy Park. Former Tribesman and current Salthill Devon manager Greg Cunningham will be alongside Jonathan Higgins for the call. You can listen LIVE on Off The Ball on Newstalk or the GoLoud App from 7PM.
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Ross Flanagan was on hand at the Club Orange Women's FAI Cup Final Media day in Tallaght Stadium earlier in the week and spoke to the managers, captains and other players that will feature for Athlone Town and Shelbourne as the two sides battle it out for the FAI Cup in their 4th Cup Final meeting in 5 years.
Firstly hear from Republic of Ireland International Lily Agg, who talks about her time so far as Athlone Town boss, overcoming the injury that put her on the sidelines and her future in football
Then, hear from Shelbourne manager Sean Russell who reflects on his first year in charge of the Reds as well as the disappointing 2 weeks which saw Shels out of contention for the league title.
Next, hear from Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery, who talks about the season so far for the North Dublin side as well as facing off against former-teammate Noelle Murray.
Then, you will hear from Athlone Town captain Hannah Waesch who hopes that her side can bring home a 2nd double win in a row.
Finally hear from Reds defender Nia Hannon as well Athlone Town forward Noelle Murray, who at the start of the year transferred to Athlone from Shelbourne.
You can listen to LIVE commentary of the Club Orange Women's FAI Cup Final on Off The Ball on Newstalk or the GoLoud App from 1PM on Sunday.
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Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are here to bring you a very special instalment of The Green Scene live from Dublin airport as they are about to embark on their voyage to Kosovo to watch the Republic of Ireland play their first game of the Nations League group stage.
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Phil Egan brings you Wednesday’s Football Daily as the Republic of Ireland squad arrive in Pristina for their Nations League opener against Kosovo
Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson addresses the media for the first time ahead of a 4-game International Break
Dara O’Shea talks about the teams preparation ahead of the two Israel matches
And Kevin Kilbane shares his thoughts on Seamus Coleman’s absence from the squad
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Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Republic of Ireland International Kevin Kilbane to talk about the Republic of Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign which sees them take on Kosovo on Thursday, Austria the following Thursday and Israel the two Sundays in between.

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