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It’s international week again, and The Green Scene is heading to Linz as Ireland take on Austria on Saturday before a massive Nations League night against Kosovo at the Aviva.
Ben Symes is joined by Matthew Brennan and David Wilson to pick a starting XI, debate whether Ireland stick with the back five, and look at the big calls in midfield with Fin Azaz, Conor Coventry, Jason Molumby and the Harvey Vale factor. There’s also chat on Jack Moylan’s flying form, what Ireland need from Nathan Collins, plus a look ahead to the U17 World Cup and the U21 play-off against Finland.
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On this week's episode of The COYGIG Pod, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron react to the Republic of Ireland's Nations League draw as Spain await. Will Carla Ward's contract be renewed before the World Cup qualifiers? Plus all the analysis on the weekend's WSL action, has Arsenal reached a turning point? Chelsea are left frustrated while Manchester City & London City are firing on all cylinders.
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UCD are back in the Premier Division - and it’s got the League of Ireland world talking. Colm Boohig is joined by Vinny Perth, Owen Heary & Shane Keegan to break down why UCD’s promotion matters, the “they’ve no fans” debate, and what they can actually add on and off the pitch.

The lads dig into scholarships, facilities, player pathways, and how UCD could tap into the student crowd far better than they do.

Plus, a raw reaction to Drogheda United’s relegation as Kevin Doherty’s brutal post-match honesty sparks a big chat about managers calling out players in public, pressure, and what happens next.
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Journalist, Political activist, former politician and Derry City fan Eamonn McCann joins Eoin Sheahan to talk about Derry City's Club Orange FAI Cup win in the Aviva Stadium yesterday. Eamonn also talks about his memories of Derry City's time in exile from league football as well as their early Cup wins.
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Keith Treacy joins Phil Egan for The Final Whistle to react to Manchester United's dramatic late comeback against Aston Villa. They also look towards Ireland's crucial Nations League fixtures against Austria and Kosovo.
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