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The LOI Pod returned with another packed edition as Stephen Doyle was joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a dramatic week in the League of Ireland.
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Troy Parrott wrote himself into Irish sporting folklore last November following his two goals against Portugal which kept Ireland’s dreams alive of qualifying for their first men’s World Cup in 24 years.
He then went one further after bagging a hat-trick against Hungary in Budapest, where his last-minute goal sent the country into pandemonium.
It wasn’t to be in Prague, despite his efforts of scoring a penalty both in normal time and in the shootout as Ireland’s dreams were ultimately dashed.
However, this has been the year of all years for the boy from the north inner city.
A Dutch Cup win with AZ Alkmaar, added to a record goal-scoring season, means that Parrott is on his way to the elite echelons of the footballing world.
But how did he get here?
Inner Drive tells the story of how Parrott made it all the way from Stella Maris to Belvedere and then to his first English club, Tottenham Hotspur.
In episode two, Parrott explains how he ended up in the Netherlands after some varied loan spells in the English football pyramid.
There is also the feeling of putting on the Ireland shirt at senior level for the first time and why that means so much to him.
Prague, Budapest and Dublin were huge nights for the country, and Parrott was at the centre of it all but what did it feel like for him?
And what is next ahead of a huge summer from a club perspective?
Plus his mother Jennifer explains why family is so important to him and in his upbringing.
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Troy Parrott wrote himself into Irish sporting folklore last November following his two goals against Portugal which kept Ireland’s dreams alive of qualifying for their first men’s World Cup in 24 years.
He then went one further after bagging a hat-trick against Hungary in Budapest, where his last-minute goal sent the country into pandemonium.
It wasn’t to be in Prague, despite his efforts of scoring a penalty both in normal time and in the shootout as Ireland’s dreams were ultimately dashed.
However, this has been the year of all years for the boy from the north inner city.
A Dutch Cup win with AZ Alkmaar, added to a record goal-scoring season, means that Parrott is on his way to the elite echelons of the footballing world.
But how did he get here?
Inner Drive tells the story of how Parrott made it all the way from Stella Maris to Belvedere and then to his first English club, Tottenham Hotspur.
In episode one, Parrott explains how he became a striker, and what his development was like in the early years.
Serving an apprenticeship at Spurs, and what it was like working with the likes of Harry Kane, Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho.
And his mother Jennifer explains how football kept him out of trouble, and how that she was a relaxed spectator on the side-line.
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game and European football.
Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players will be supported if they choose to take a stand over Ireland’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Discussion continues around the FAI’s decision to fulfil September and October fixtures against Israel, with protests taking place outside the Dáil this week.
Rising Irish talent Jaden Umeh discusses life at Benfica and his dream of making a senior Ireland debut.
Ireland prepare for friendlies against Qatar and Canada, with Heimir Hallgrímsson and Seamus Coleman set to face the media ahead of Thursday’s match.
Assistant coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy are reportedly close to extending their Ireland contracts through to Euro 2028.
Former Ireland captain Seamus Coleman may have played his final game for Everton, but his international future remains undecided.
Michael O'Neill signs a new four-year extension with Northern Ireland national football team after leading them through a successful rebuilding period.
George Hirst describes his first Scotland national football team World Cup call-up as a dream following promotion with Ipswich Town.
Craig Bellamy welcomes the return of defender Connor Roberts ahead of Wales friendlies against Ghana and Romania.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains determined to break into England national football team plans after narrowly missing out on this summer’s World Cup squad.
Lawrence Shankland completes a dream move to boyhood club Rangers on a two-year deal.
Crystal Palace chase their first-ever European trophy in tonight’s Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, while Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard collect major managerial awards.
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Join Matthew Brennan and David Wilson on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.
The lads talk about new contracts for Paddy McCarthy and John O'Shea as they look set to commit their futures for 2028.
There are several new faces including many of those familiar to League of Ireland fans, as Conor Brann, Ed McGinty, Adam Brennan and Dawson Devoy are set to link up with the squad.
What will Qatar bring to the table as they are managed by someone who was part of a huge World Cup story.
What is the Irish football identity and what will the new coaches employed to oversee the development of Irish football do to develop Irish talents?
And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?
You can do so by emailing [email protected]
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