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Ben Symes was in the Aviva to speak with League Of Ireland Academies Director Will Clarke, where they look at the year gone by since the last budget, particularly the lack of female applicants for LOI roles over the course of the year.
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Ben Symes is back in studio on The Green Scene with David Wilson and Matthew Brennan, and there’s plenty to get through as the Nations League returns in the next few weeks.
The lads dig into Troy Parrott’s early days at Real Betis – from a Seville watchalong to that offside goal, missed chances, and why the signs are still encouraging ahead of Real Madrid and Champions League football.
It’s a busy round-up of Irish interest too: Jack Moylan’s impact for Cardiff, Nathan Collins’ latest “heart in mouth” moment for Brentford, and what next for Johnny Kenny on deadline day.
Plus, Seamus Coleman and Robbie Brady’s free-agent limbo, Ogbene’s Lincoln loan, and the FAI push to land Ceadach O'Neill.
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On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news as Arsenal make it two from two as Mikel Arteta hails his squad depth after a gritty 1-0 win away to Aston Villa, with Bukayo Saka on the scoresheet.
Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football at 39, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable Argentina career. We hear reaction and chat about what could be next for Messi off the pitch.
It’s also transfer deadline day, with all the latest on the big moves: Arsenal’s outgoing business, Liverpool’s pricey winger signing, Spurs raiding Chelsea, and plenty more across the Premier League.
Plus, a classic Irish football moment from 25 years ago in Amsterdam.
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As the new WSL season approaches, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron are back to give their predictions for the season ahead. With a surprising top 3 prediction. Messi announced his retirement from international football moments before recording, so they pay tribute to him too.
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Phil Egan is back with Monday’s Football Daily, as Manchester United get off the mark in the Premier League with a 5-2 win over Ipswich — Bruno Fernandes on hat-trick duty, and plenty of focus on Marcus Rashford’s return to the starting XI for the first time since 2024.
There’s reaction from Elland Road as Leeds draw 1-1 with Brentford, with Keith Andrews on his side’s defensive test and Nathan Collins’ progress, plus Brian Kerr on why Brentford look so well-drilled.
We’ve also got the latest transfer deadline updates, Chelsea’s debut for Emi Martinez, Arsenal v Villa build-up, and Shamrock Rovers’ dramatic comeback draw with Derry City.
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