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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.
On this week's episode, the trio chat about Nathan Collins' form with Brentford, and who could be in with a shout of getting into the defensive positions in March's squad for Czechia.
Is Andrew Omobamidele's new found form at Strasbourg going to catapult him into the picture, or what about James Abankwah's strong displays for Watford in the English Championship?
With the game coming ever closer, who is going to partner Troy Parrott up top, will it be Chiedozie Ogbene? And what is the latest on Evan Ferguson's injury woe at Roma?
There is a healthy discussion around Jack Moylan and whether he could be in a squad, and also is there room for a Sinclair Armstrong?
Matthew regales the excellence of fan favourite David 'Didzy' McGoldrick and what could have been.
After Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan's comments after the Louth derby, the lads get into why Irish football fan culture is so important and why it is changing.
And there is an update as to why the violence in Mexico is something worth keeping an eye on ahead of this summer's World Cup.
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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the biggest football stories from the Premier League to the League of Ireland to the Champions League.
Dundalk rescue a dramatic late point with 10 men against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium
Danny Mullen strikes late as Ciaran Kilduff’s resilient side maintain strong early-season form
Stephen Bradley reacts to Shamrock Rovers’ disappointing performance and Michael Noonan transfer talk
Fallout continues after pitch damage controversy and Minister Patrick Donovan’s League of Ireland comments
Dublin derby anticipation builds as Bohemians prepare to host Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park
Benjamin Sesko continues red-hot scoring run as Manchester United defeat Everton
Michael Carrick praises Sesko’s impact as United climb into the Premier League top four
Everton’s home struggles continue as David Moyes reflects on another narrow defeat
Andy Mitten assesses Manchester United’s progress and improved outlook this season
Kevin Kilbane discusses Arsenal’s title chances and the potential to build a dynasty
Newcastle United remain cautious despite commanding Champions League advantage over Qarabag
Champions League playoff drama continues with Inter, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and more in action
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Ben Symes is at Tallaght Stadium to get post match reaction from managers Ciaran Kilduff and Stephen Bradley after Danny Mullen grabs a last minute equaliser against the Champions.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews Monday night’s League of Ireland Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium, as the champions of the Premier and First Divisions meet in a rearranged opener.
Dundalk look to build on their unbeaten return to the top flight, while Shamrock Rovers come in off the back of a 2-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic.
The latest on Michael Noonan’s collapsed move to Hoffenheim, with Shamrock Rovers clarifying their position following reports of a complaint involving the player’s agent.
Fallout from the flare incidents at Oriel Park during Dundalk’s draw with Drogheda United, as Sport Minister Patrick O’Donovan considers potential legislative action.
Transfer news as former Drogheda United striker Frantz Pierrot signs for Galway United ahead of a Connacht derby with Sligo Rovers.
Arsenal restore their five-point Premier League lead with a commanding north London derby win over Tottenham, with reaction from Mikel Arteta and Igor Tudor.
Liverpool leave it late against Nottingham Forest thanks to Alexis Mac Allister, as Arne Slot admits his side were fortunate.
The latest from Crystal Palace, Fulham and Sunderland as the Premier League weekend drama continues.
A preview of Everton versus Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Michael Carrick comes up against former United boss David Moyes.
We round up the Scottish Premiership title race involving Celtic, Rangers and Hearts, plus all the key results from the Women’s FA Cup, EFL and news from Italy.
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Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Richie McCormack's Sliding Doors.
Sliding Doors goes beyond rumours and gossip to uncover deals that were genuinely on the table
Each episode explores how one decision could have reshaped clubs, careers, and the entire football landscape
From whispered negotiations to official bids, this is the anatomy of football’s biggest “what ifs”
Think Michael Laudrup to Liverpool, Robert Lewandowski to Blackburn… and yes, Ronaldo to Rangers
This episode takes us back to when Argentina's World Cup star of 1978, Mario Kempes, nearly swapped the beaches of Valencia for the streets of North London.
What would, or could, have happened if Kempes had joined his compatriots in Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa at Tottenham in the early part of the 1980s?
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