The 1895 Podcast

Ste, Ben and are back after a poor weekend for the Reds — and after last week’s pod mysteriously vanished into the abyss. They break down the Dundalk and Rovers games, the soft goals, the head loss, and why it feels like Shels are getting punished for every tiny mistake right now.

There’s a big chat on leadership, “fragility”, set-piece naivety (yes, that Pico back-post one again), and the danger of pinning everything on Paddy Barrett’s return — even if everyone knows what his voice brings.

Plus: calling out the worst internet takes, the Mipo/Mbeng/Sean Boyd conspiracy nonsense, Shels Women’s 4-2 All-Island Cup win, a heritage plaque unveiling at Tolka, Richie Rankings, and a chaotic “one player per season” best XI draft. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are in “express mode” this week — recording on a Friday, trying to make sense of a week thrown off by Monday football and Paddy’s Day, and teeing you up for Sligo away.

They chat Shels Women’s opening-day win over Treaty, the standard in the league rising, and why Mya Sanchez looks like a serious keeper. There’s a good debate on Maggie Pierce at centre-back, and a quick look ahead to Wexford.

On the men’s side: Derry away, injuries piling up, and big praise for Kam’s composure (and proper clearances). Plus the Bohs “schmozzle”, final-third frustrations, a Sligo XI, and Richie Rankings — with a proper rant to finish. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back (just the two of us) after a rough weekend: a President’s Cup defeat, a slow start against Pats, and the mad 2-2 draw with Rovers that had everyone losing the head.

They chat the positives in the performances, the soft goals and set-piece nightmares, and why the panic online is doing everyone’s head in. There’s love for Harry Wood (again), Jack Henry-Francis being a massive miss, Wes’ big moments, and a solid debut for Zeno Ibson Rossi.

Plus: Steven Bradley’s moan-fest, Richie Rankings returns, women’s league kicks off in Tolka, Derry and Bohs previews — and a chaotic “who are you going on holidays with?” draft. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back to break down Friday’s huge 2-1 win away to Drogheda — a come-from-behind job that finally puts the first three points on the board, even if the first half “didn’t really work” and Shels started slow again.

They chat the big half-time calls from Joey and the staff, Bone and Ledwidge putting bodies on the line, Wes pulling off a ridiculous save, and Boydie doing what Boydie does: battling, pestering, and somehow staying out of trouble.

Plus: the ref chat (and that penalty), Kev Doherty’s meltdown, the LOI hot mic drama, the Presidents Cup, Pats at home, Rovers on Monday — and the strangest things you’ve ever seen at a Shels game. Up the Reds.

The band’s back together on The 1895 Podcast as Ste, Ben and Darren break down Friday’s 1-1 draw with Galway — the possession, the xG, the instant response to going behind, and why the real worry isn’t goals… it’s conceding bad bad goals.

There’s plenty of love for Lundgren’s electric work-rate, flashes from Jarvis as he plays himself back to sharpness, and a reminder of just how much quality Shels can bring off the bench.

Plus: injuries, Roach recalled, Zeno Ibson Rossi in the door, women’s team updates (including the bus to Athlone), a sold-out away end for Drogheda — and an all-timer rant on flares, outrage, and League of Ireland nonsense. Up the Reds.