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Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are here to bring you this week's episode of The Green Scene, looking at the latest form and fortunes of the Irish players across world football. They assess Evan Ferguson's long-term path at Brighton, Troy Parrott's development with Real Betis in La Liga, Gavin Bazunu rebuilding confidence at Bolton, Jack Moylan's starring role for Cardiff City, and James Abankwah's Serie A progress at Udinese. On top of that, they build a hypothetical Irish squad for the LA 28 Olympic Games.
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Phil Egan rounds up the big talking points in Tuesday’s Football Daily, starting with St Pat’s title push taking a major hit after a 1-0 defeat away to Derry City — and Stephen Kenny reflecting on what his side still need to improve.
There’s late drama at the RSC as Waterford edge Galway United 3-2, plus the latest on Finn Harps members backing a proposed takeover and plans for investment.
We preview a blockbuster Champions League night as PSG face Barcelona, with team news from both camps, and there’s reaction to the ongoing uncertainty around Manchester City’s financial case.
Also: Spurs finally get a first league win, Ronaldo is banned by the Portuguese FA, UEFA puts pressure on FIFA, and Duncan Ferguson sets out his ambitions at Glentoran.
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Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron call out the nation to support the Girls in Green at the Aviva. We wrap up the weekend's WSL action, what's missing at vunrable Arsenal and is it too soon to be talking about London City Lionesses as title challengers?
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Colm Boohig is joined by Owen Heary to discuss the League of Ireland following the St. Patrick's Athletic title charge crumble.
Owen dives into what has happened at Pats, why they fold under pressure, if Bohs have a fighting chance and the drama at the bottom of the league as the Waterford strike force propel them up the table!
Plus: Owen discusses his take on the James McClean situation and his experiences with dealing with mental health as a player and a coach in the league of Ireland.
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Phil Egan rounds up a packed Monday Football Daily as St Patrick’s Athletic head to the Brandywell for a must-win clash with Derry City to keep their title hopes alive, with Stephen Kenny calling for a big response after Friday’s setback.
There’s also a look ahead to Waterford v Galway United, plus reaction from Elland Road as Manchester United draw with Leeds, with injury concerns for Lisandro Martinez and Daniel Farke feeling his side should have taken all three points.
Elsewhere: Arsenal edge Nottingham Forest, Brighton smash Palace, Spurs try to reset in Spain ahead of Coventry and Celtic hit Hearts for seven.
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