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David and Matthew are back on The Green Scene to round up a busy week for Irish football, starting with Troy Parrott’s first La Liga minutes for Real Betis — and why his cameo in Valencia has people genuinely excited about what’s coming next in Seville and in Europe.
They also dig into John Egan’s remarkable comeback story as he shines again in the Premier League, and what that could mean for Ireland heading into the Nations League.
Plus: Harvey Vale’s role at QPR, the latest on Jake O’Brien’s uncertain Everton situation, Irish free agents still looking for clubs, and why Brentford are flying with Nathan Collins at the heart of it.
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Phil Egan is in for Thursday’s Football Daily, with Shamrock Rovers facing a massive night in Finland as they chase another place in the Conference League group stage after a 1-0 first-leg draw with KuPS.
We hear from Stephen Bradley, and there’s debate from the LOI Pod on what a European exit could mean for Rovers’ momentum and title hopes back home.
Plus, Hearts reach the Conference League league phase on penalties, Rangers and others look to follow, and we look ahead to the Champions League draw.
On the transfer front: Liverpool close on a £120m deal for Bradley Barcola, while Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest.
And there’s Troy Parrott at Real Betis, Katie McCabe’s Chelsea debut, and more.
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Stephen Doyle, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back with this week's LOI Pod in a crucial week for Shamrock Rovers' European dreams as well as the small matter of a possible title race in the Premier Division...
Gareth and Vinny debate Rovers' worrying spell as well as a potential spiral for Shelbourne as they travel to Eamonn Deacy Park for a massive 6-pointer.
Finally, Vinny talks about how good St Patrick's Athletic are and how these next few weeks will define their season.
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Phil Egan is back with Wednesday’s Football Daily, as Troy Parrott makes his La Liga bow for Real Betis and plays a key role in Pablo Garcia’s late winner away to Valencia.
There’s Champions League heartbreak for Celtic as Martin O’Neill’s side blow a four-goal aggregate lead to crash out against LASK in extra time — and O’Neill admits responsibility as the financial hit bites.
Plus, Nathan Collins grabs a brace as Brentford hit six in the EFL Cup, Spurs look to respond under Roberto De Zerbi, and there’s the latest transfer and legal news — including City’s big-money teenager and updates around Omar Marmoush and Ollie Watkins.
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Phil Egan is back with Tuesday’s Football Daily, with Chelsea up and running under new boss Xabi Alonso after a 3-2 opening-night win away to Fulham – with goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, and plenty of reaction from both camps.
We also look ahead to Celtic’s Champions League play-off in Austria as Martin O’Neill urges his side to push on from their 3-0 first-leg lead, plus a potential La Liga debut for Troy Parrott with Real Betis at Valencia.
Elsewhere: Savinho to Spurs, Martinelli’s likely Arsenal exit, Everton’s Jake O’Brien links, and more of the latest transfer and cup news.
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