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On this week’s episode of The Green Scene with Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson, we unpack the fallout from Ireland’s politically charged Nations League win over Israel – and the questions that still hang over the FAI’s handling of the entire window.
Ben takes us inside how Paul Cooke finally fronted up after the match, what he said about “the media narrative”, and why the late “players’ vote” has left a lot of responsibility landing on the squad instead of the people in charge.
We also reflect on the pressure on a young group, the on-pitch gestures, the alleged abuse, and what comes next as Austria visit on Thursday – plus a quick nod to Ireland U21s and what’s ahead.
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Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan are back to bring you another episode of The COYGIG Pod in which they discuss Carla Ward's latest WNT squad announcement, the FAI Cup Final and much, much more!
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Tuesday’s Football Daily with Phil Egan takes you through a packed day of headlines, with Eamon Dunphy reflecting on the fallout from Ireland’s Nations League fixture with Israel and praising the players for how they handled an impossible situation.
Dunphy questions the FAI’s management of the weekend, UEFA’s stance, and discusses Gavin Bazunu’s withdrawal. Plus, Brian Kerr gives an update on Bazunu potentially rejoining the squad ahead of Austria.
We also round up Ireland women’s selection news for the World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan, under-21 qualifier updates, Nations League results, and the latest on FIFA funding plans and Manchester City’s legal battle.
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Colm Boohig and Will O’Callaghan are joined alongside Irish punditry legend, Eamon Dunphy. After a tough weekend for Irish sport Dunphy praises the Irish squad labelling them as brave as not only the performance they produced but the difficult time they underwent with the fixture.

Dunphy feels strongly toward the Israeli FA and there inclusion into UEFA tournaments whilst also backing Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.

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Monday’s Football Daily with Phil Egan has the latest from Ireland’s controversial Nations League trip to Hungary — with the FAI reviewing video evidence after allegations Adam Idah was racially abused by Israeli fans, and the fallout from a week dominated by boycott calls.
Hear Paul Cooke’s fiery defence of the association’s handling of the fixture, as well as Heimir Hallgrímsson on Gavin Bazunu’s withdrawal, the squad’s wellbeing, and why the whole situation felt “lose-lose” despite a 3-0 win.
Plus, Shelbourne lift the Women’s FAI Cup, Katie McCabe faces Arsenal with Chelsea, injury updates across the Premier League, and Matt Slater explains how Man City’s financial breaches translated into an on-pitch edge.
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