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On this week's episode of The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, we chat to Kevin Doyle about Mourinho's positive start at Spurs, how certain managers are hanging on to their jobs, and playing (and scoring!) against the team you grew up loving. 

Jason Quigley looks ahead to the return to the ring of Carl Frampton this weekend, and lets us know how he's getting on ahead of his own fight next week. 

We play 1-2-Free where you could win €100 cash by correctly predicting the scoreline of three football games this weekend. Mark and Mick also look ahead to the weekend's GAA and Mick makes his NFL picks for Week 13. 

You've got a chance to win two cakes and a sports biography in our Big Shout. Mark is at the wheel this week and is sticking with football. 

If you have a Big Shout of 25/1 or over, send it to us, and you can win the grand prize of two cakes and a sports autobiography! Please rate and review the podcast and if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button at the top of your feed

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On this week's version of The Balls.ie Football Show, the lads divulge their favourite Football Manager stories and relay some of the Balls.ie readers' favourite journeys. 

Also, the David Luiz Scoundrel of the Week is awarded again, with Sean trying to give himself the award. Also, Gary runs through the Irish player round-up following the weekend's action.

You can get in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or hitting us up on Twitter @ballsdotie. Listen and subscribe here or search "Balls.ie Podcasts" on all good podcast apps. Please rate and review the show and you can also listen to this week's episode below.

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After going 2-1 in his picks while sitting in last week, Maurice has been retained for Week 12 picks, this time going head to head with Mick. 

If you want to listen to the entire Buildup podcast, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle about a mad week for Spurs, Stephen Ferris on the Champions Cup,and our GAA picks for the weekend, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed. 

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On this week's episode of The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, we chat to Kevin Doyle about Pochettino getting the bullet from Spurs, the return of José, Irish positivity and much more including the return of the Premier League this weekend

Stephen Ferris reflects on a return to form for Irish rugby and makes his picks for the four massive Ireland V France showdowns in the Champions Cup this weekend.

We play 1-2-Free where you could win €100 cash by correctly predicting the scoreline of three football games this weekend. Mick and Maurice also look ahead to the weekend's GAA and go head to head on NFL Picks for Week 12. 

You've got a chance to win two cakes and a sports biography in our Big Shout. Mick is at the wheel this week and is going all in on the Champions Cup.

If you have a Big Shout of 25/1 or over, send it to us, and you can win the grand prize of two cakes and a sports autobiography! Please rate and review the podcast and if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button at the top of your feed

Please remember to gamble responsibly. Visit Dunlewey.net for more information.

Send us your Big Shouts or get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing [email protected] or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram.

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On this week's Balls.ie Football Show, the lads try to pick up the pieces following Ireland's 1-1 draw against Denmark, meaning yet another foray into the play-offs.

Considering that was the final Ireland match of the decade, the lads try to pick a consensus starting XI. Elsewhere, there's another winner of the David Luiz Scoundrel of the Week.

You can get in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or hitting us up on Twitter @ballsdotie. Listen and subscribe here or search "Balls.ie Podcasts" on all good podcast apps.

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We're giving away two tickets to Ireland vs Denmark! To enter, rate and review the 'The Buildup on Balls.ie' podcast feed and send us a screenshot of your review to [email protected].

After going 1-1-1 again last week, Mick has been sacked for consistent mediocrity to be replaced by Maurice Brosnan who hopes to turn his caretaker role into a permanent gig for Week 11. 

If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle about a massive weekend for Irish football, getting hyped with Stephen Ferris for the return of the Champions Cup,and our GAA picks for the weekend, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed. 

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The Champions Cup gets back underway this week and ahead of that, we caught up with Denis Hurley to discuss Munster's chances and their current style. 

Johann Van Graan's outfit take on the Ospreys on Saturday. Is this a tournament they are capable of winning? Their former versatile back thinks so, but certain things need to happen. 

We will discuss Connacht, Leinster and Ulster in the coming weeks. 

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We're giving away two tickets to Ireland vs Denmark! To enter, rate and review the 'The Buildup on Balls.ie' podcast feed and send us a screenshot of your review to [email protected].

On this week's show we preview a huge week for Irish football with Kevin Doyle, get hyped for the start of the Champions Cup with Stephen Ferris and also we've got some massive news - we finally have a winner! Yes, someone has finally won themselves two cakes and a sports biography in The Big Shout.

Maurice will be trying to do the same on this week's show, while we'll also be making our 1-2-FREE selections, chatting GAA and giving you our NFL picks.If you have a Big Shout of 25/1 or over, send it to us, and you can win the grand prize of two cakes and a sports autobiography!

Please rate and review the podcast and if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button at the top of your feed.

Please remember to gamble responsibly. Visit Dunlewey.net for more information.

Send us your Big Shouts or get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing [email protected] or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram.

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On this week's Balls.ie Football Show, the lads try to comprehend Pep Guardiola's touchline breakdown and also try to get into Mick McCarthy's head for the internationals against New Zealand and Denmark. 

Elsewhere, Mark gets bogged down in a virtual version of Jamie Vardy and Sean dreams of a world full of Youri Tielemans. We also once again crown our Scoundrel of the Week.

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After going 1-1-1 last week, Mick hopes to emerge from mediocrity this week as look ahead to Week 10 of the NFL season. Maurice has been drafted in this week to help advise on what is another seriously tricky week of games. 

If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle about the Liverpool Man City super showdown, a look ahead to the weekend's GAA and ruyby, and our NFL picks, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed. 

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