On this week's the RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Anthony Pyne is joined by Graham Gartland, Barry Murphy, Alan Cawley and Rachel Graham as three League of Ireland clubs attempt to make really significant European breakthroughs.Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are in Conference League playoff action on Thursday, while Athlone Town are off to the Netherlands for the next stage of their journey in the women’s Champions League on Wednesday.We’ll also look ahead to Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Republic of Ireland squad announcement for the World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia in a couple of week’s time, and reflect on all of the domestic action in the men's and women's Premier Divisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hoops and Shelbourne's European prospects| FAI Cup review | Athlone-Shels showdown
Conan Byrne, Barry Murphy and Rachel Graham join John Kenny to review the weekend's cup ties and discuss some big upcoming European games for Irish clubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Euro dreams, stuttering chasers & seeing red
Anthony Pyne is joined by Richie Towell and David McMillan to pore over the weekend's action in the Men's SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Sligo Rovers were beaten by St Pat's after being on the receiving end of another controversial refereeing decision. There's some discussion about the ramifications of a bad call. Elsewhere Bohemians and Derry City both dropped points as Shamrock Rovers continue to sit pretty at the top seemingly in second gear. Can anyone prevent a title procession? The lads also look ahead to Shelbourne's enormous Europa League clash with Rijeka, as well as the Hoops' Conference League showdown against Ballkani.Rachel Graham drops by to reflect on the latest happenings in the Women's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Her Shelbourne side are top of the tree after Athlone Town drew with Bohs. Rachel discusses the weekend's big talking points and previews this weekend's Women's FAI Cup quarter-finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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All aboard the LOI Euro train
On this week’s RTÉ Soccer Podcast, it’s a European party and League of Ireland clubs are invited.Alan Cawley and Keith Treacy reflect on Shamrock Rovers’ ominously improving form as they look to reclaim the Premier Division title and return to the league stage of the Conference League.Shelbourne are out of the Champions League but still have two swings at Europe to come, while St Pat’s are preparing for a glamour tie against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Besiktas.Meanwhile Athlone Town cruised into Round 2 of the Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Rachel Graham analyses their chances of keeping their run going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Evan Ferguson at Roma, effective England and LOI's Euro ties
Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to look back on England's Euro 2025 final win over Spain, picks her player of the tournament and talks Athlone in the Champions League, while Richie Towell and Graham Gartland talk Evan Ferguson, Kevin Zefi, the LOI sides in Europe and Friday's results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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