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The LOI Pod returned with another packed edition as Ben Symes sat in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined as ever by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a dramatic week in the League of Ireland.
The trio examined those names from the League of Ireland who were included in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad for the friendlies with Qatar and Canada.
The lads also discussed whether games could be called off to allow the players involved join the squad.
The issue of intensity and playing standards also proved a bone of contention and where the league has come from over the years.
Dundalk and Drogheda United take each other on in another Louth derby this Friday, and are Waterford about to turn a corner with Graham Coughlan in charge?
Also after Shelbourne defeated St. Patricks Athletic last week, can both of those sides turn attentions to hunting down leaders Shamrock Rovers?
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, Europe and further afield.
Arsenal are crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a draw by Bournemouth.
Pep Guardiola reacts to losing the title race and addresses speculation surrounding his Manchester City future.
Bournemouth secure European football as Andoni Iraola reflects on a historic season and his friendship with Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal’s remarkable achievements under Arteta are broken down, including historic milestones and comparisons with past title-winning managers.
Attention turns to Arsenal’s final league game against Crystal Palace and their upcoming Champions League final showdown with PSG in Budapest.
Tottenham’s relegation fears deepen after defeat to Chelsea leaves their Premier League survival hanging in the balance.
Roberto De Zerbi and James Maddison assess Spurs’ struggles ahead of a decisive final-day clash with Everton.
Southampton are expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on rival clubs during the season.
Middlesbrough are reinstated and given a second chance to reach the Premier League in a Wembley play-off against Hull City.
The Newsround team debate whether Southampton’s punishment was fair and what it means for English football.
Aston Villa prepare for the Europa League final as Unai Emery, John McGinn and Emi Buendia look ahead to the occasion in Istanbul.
Line of Duty actor and Aston Villa super-fan Nigel Boyle discusses the strong Irish connection with the club on Off The Ball Breakfast.
Graham Hunter reflects on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City reign while Tim Vickery explains the controversy surrounding Neymar’s inclusion in Brazil’s World Cup squad.
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Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Ben Symes and Will O'Callaghan for Tuesday's Newsround, as Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of Wimbledon, while Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City is still to be confirmed as the Premier League race could be decided tonight!
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Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.
Jack Moylan enters elite company after scoring a hat-trick on his Republic of Ireland debut — joining names like David Kelly and even cult icon Luther Blissett in international football folklore.
Ireland cruise past Grenada in Murcia, but how much can really be learned from a one-sided friendly against limited opposition?
Full reaction to the Republic of Ireland squad named for upcoming clashes with Qatar and Canada, including surprise inclusions and notable omissions.
Should the League of Ireland postpone their games and will allowances be made?
A deep dive into the League of Ireland influence in the squad — from Jack Moylan’s rise to Dawson Devoy and Adam Brennan getting rewarded.
How much credit does the LOI deserve for Ireland’s current crop, and are domestic players finally getting proper recognition internationally?
Celtic and Hearts come under the microscope as the lads discuss Irish players abroad and the complicated relationship many Irish fans have with Celtic F.C..
“Why do we sometimes feel indifferent to Celtic?” — the cultural baggage, football politics and the feeling of Irishness in modern-day Ireland.
Seamus Coleman’s influence on the squad remains massive even at this stage of his career — leadership, standards and mentoring the next generation, but why did Everton fans not give him a proper send-off?
The panel also look ahead to Irish involvement in playoff finals across Europe, while reacting to Albert Riera’s departure from Eintracht Frankfurt and Robbie Keane narrowly missing out on the Hungarian title.
Plus: World Cup chat, early predictions on who we want to win it all, and how life would have been if Ireland had made it to Mexico?
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