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SE9E23: LOI in Europe, Cup cruises, Chris Shields chat: glorious point of the year where evidence of one tie makes us experts on the levels of teams from Lithuania, Azerbaijan etc. Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

This week's show! Chris Shields reacts to Linfield's defeat to Shelbourne and is asked to give his verdict on the Republic's champions. Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

New pod. European discussions, a chat about Friday's games, Johnny catches up with Chris Shields and more

An exciting week of LOI in Europe and Dan has been studying the form. Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

‘I think the bar (for what is considered good) is dropping lower’ The FAI Cup performances of junior/intermediate teams were discussed on this week’s show Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

‘Mad things can happen’ Qarabag are clear favs to succeed against Shels but one mailbag contributor is giving the Reds a 25-33pc chance. The lads discuss if that’s too optimistic Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

‘That’s why football is magic, man. You go out for 90 minutes, take a crack off them and see who is standing at the end of it.” Shels & Qarabag come from different worlds but Joey O’Brien is relishing the chance to share the same space tonight Preview independent.ie/sport/soccer/c…

Counting down to Shels v Qarabag, here's this week's show. Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

Cork City's biggest game in some time tonight is discussed in a busy show this week. The lads agree that Sligo are a big threat to Galway. Apple shorturl.at/D5RLa Soundcloud shorturl.at/zgedw Spotify shorturl.at/FpIM1

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SE9E24: Brandywell Bother, Chaos at the Cross & European Matters. Cork's latest woes seems the main talking point but what of the pathetic scenes in Derry? Barry Murphy is in studio. Apple shorturl.at/UcH7h Soundcloud shorturl.at/hdhHA Spotify shorturl.at/Fzmgj

New pod. Few late edits to bring some discussion points up to date. European talking points overshadowed by fallout from last Friday

Who is to blame, if anyone, for the mess in Cork? Apple shorturl.at/UcH7h Soundcloud shorturl.at/hdhHA Spotify shorturl.at/Fzmgj

"When you think of how United have become so hard to play, the goals they gave away Friday are incredible." The lads agree that Galway look in trouble this week. Apple shorturl.at/UcH7h Soundcloud shorturl.at/hdhHA Spotify shorturl.at/Fzmgj

Early arrival this week - your drive-time listen. Barry Murphy in studio Barry Murphy. Apple shorturl.at/UcH7h Soundcloud shorturl.at/hdhHA Spotify shorturl.at/Fzmgj

No shortage of talking points! Back in with the boys to talk European results, destruction in Derry, Cork edging closer to the drop and everything in between. Have a listen below.

Morning shout for this week’s pod - European matters and league business discussed with Barry Murphy Apple shorturl.at/UcH7h Soundcloud shorturl.at/hdhHA Spotify shorturl.at/Fzmgj

Went to Athlone during the week to meet Nick Giannotti, the club's new chairman and financial backer. How does a California born and Virginia based solar entrepreneur end up immersed in a LOI club? Big piece in today's Sunday Independent about a new type of football investor

Interview is behind the link here. Giannotti is convinced a fresh image can reboot club's standing in the community "If it does turn into a catastrophic total loss, it’s not going to kill me, it won’t devastate me, so it’s a risk I am willing to take.” independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…

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