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Stephen Doyle is joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for another LOI Pod, with the Louth Derby front and centre ahead of live and exclusive commentary from Oriel Park on Friday night.
They react to Shelbourne 2-1 Dundalk at Tolka Park, and dig into what Ciaran Kilduff has built — from culture and structure, to midfield combinations, Eoin Kenny’s move to Portsmouth, and how vital it is to hang on to Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi.
Plus: Waterford flying under John Coffey/Coughlan, Pats’ away-day questions, Sligo’s slump, Europe updates for Rovers, Bohs and Derry — and the LOI Pod is going live at All Together Now.
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Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward joins Will O’Callaghan for Wednesday’s Football Show, reflecting on the job she’s done so far, the ‘cult of football’ on Cork, and how Katie McCabe will be sitting in her seat as manager after her playing days are over!
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Phil Egan is back with Wednesday’s World Cup Daily as Argentina somehow survive a classic against Egypt — Messi misses a penalty, then delivers more magic, but the big talking point is whether Argentina got the rub of the green with some key refereeing calls.
There’s also a quarter-final place for Switzerland after a dramatic shootout win over Colombia, setting up a 2am (Irish time) showdown with the world champions on Sunday.
Plus: a look ahead to the first quarter-finals, Haaland’s threat for England, and Shamrock Rovers left with plenty to do after a 2-0 loss in Malta.
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Ger Gilroy, Phil Egan, and David Wilson bring you this week's episode of Inside The Odds, taking a look at the World Cup quarter-finals kicking off tomorrow night with France taking on Morocco.

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Phil Egan rounds up Tuesday’s World Cup Daily as Belgium dump the USA out of the tournament with a 4-1 win in Seattle — despite Folarin Balogun’s controversial return after an appeal, and with a big injury blow for Amadou Onana.
Spain edge Portugal 1-0 thanks to a late Mikel Merino winner, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career and prompting Roberto Martinez to step down — with plenty of debate on what Ronaldo’s international legacy really looks like.
Plus, it’s Messi against Salah tonight as Argentina face Egypt, Switzerland meet Colombia, and there’s the latest on England injury worries and Shamrock Rovers first European tie of the summer in Malta.
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