Between the Stripes LOI podcast

It's a bumper edition of the pod this week as Kieran & Gary touch on some hot topics surrounding the league at the moment such as "multi club ownership models" amid Hull City's apparent interest in a number of LOI clubs while the lads also touch on some LOI TV issues already emerging this season. 

This week's guests are Bohemians number two Gary Cronin with the Gypsies the only Premier Division side holding a 100% record going into gameweek 3 while Sean Kelleher tells us how he has discovered an indescribable buzz since becoming a Kerry FC season ticket holder. 

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Drogheda United's on loan Lincoln City striker Freddie Draper joins us on this week's show following the Drogs scoreless draw on the opening night away to Shelbourne. Freddie gives us his reaction to the moment everyone is talking about from that game, the Matty Smith miss. 

Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett tells us why this will be the Limerick clubs toughest season yet. 

There's also audio from Andy Myler and Stephen Henderson. 

All the usual stuff too as Kieran & Gaz reflect on all the talking points from the opening weekend and look ahead to game week two in both divisions. Be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening. 

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The greatest league in the world is back and so are we for a 7th series! On the opening pod of 2023, we're joined by new Cork City owner Dermot Usher while Aodh Dervin tells us about his glorious return to Longford Town. 

Kieran & Gary examine how each squad is shaping up ahead of the new season and of course, they've got some woeful predictions as ever. 

It's great to be back, enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe! 

The 2022 Between the Stripes LOI podcast Xmas Special is here! Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest comings and goings and look ahead to next season. 

New Longford Town manager Stephen Henderson and new Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers are our festive guests. 

Kieran & Gary also discuss the LOI rebrand, the potential return of LOI TV season passes, the shambolic FAI AGM and several other hot topics leading into the new year. 

Enjoy the show and from the entire BTS team, have a merry and safe Christmas and we'll speak to you all again in the new year!

Fresh from lifting the FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, Derry City assistant manager Alan Reynolds joins us to reflect on the win and the year that was, as well as looking ahead to 2023. 

Kieran & Gary review the FAI Cup final and some of the crowd issues that surrounded the game, the play-off final between UCD and Waterford, Stephen McGuinness's comments about some First Division clubs, Kerry FC joining the LOI, the FAI's EURO 2028 bid, the future of LOI TV, and more, as well as briefly setting the tone for next season. 

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With four cup winners' medals between them, Derry City legend Gareth McGlynn and James Keddy, formerly of both Derry City & Shelbourne, are the perfect guests on our FAI Cup Final podcast special this week! 

Aside from looking ahead to the Aviva Stadium showpiece, Kieran & Gary reflect on the final round of games in the Premier Division, the "structural issue scandal" that overshadowed Friday's First Division play-off final and they also discuss John Caulfield's future following defeat to Waterford. 

The lads also look ahead to the Blues promotion/relegation decider against UCD, address rumours surrounding Andy Myler's future, deal with Ian Ryan's surprise Wexford departure and the introduction of a minimum wage for LOI players. 

Simply put, you won't find a more comprehensive LOI show anywhere! 

Dundalk FC's Chief Operating Officer Martin Connolly joins us to discuss the Lilywhites return to Europe, rumours of unrest with Stephen O'Donnell this season, flares, Oriel Park, snd much more. 

Kieran & Gary react to the surprise departure of Gary Cronin from Longford and De Town's play-off exit to Galway. 

There are previews to the final round of league fixtures on Sunday and we've got a whole host of brilliant questions from listeners this week too. 

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Ahead of the start of the First Division play-offs, we chat with fans Patrick Lynn (Waterford), Jason Shanahan (Treaty), Kevin Rooney (Longford), and Julian Canny (Galway) to get the fans perspective on the upcoming games. 

Also on the show is St.Pat's fan Dermot Looney who tells us all about the latest LOI book on the horizon, "Saints Rising." 

Elsewhere, Kieran & Gary reflect on Shamrock Rovers historic three-in-a-row and discuss what they must do to maintain their domestic dominance. The lads also chat in depth about the fallout from our episode with Kurtis Byrne last week, the FAI's public spat with its not ex-kit supplier, TV coverage for the league in the wake of the GAA pulling the plug on Sky Sports and much more. 

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Two-time LOI winner, Kurtis Byrne officially announces his retirement on this week's show and tells us why he's decided to call time early on his LOI career and some of the circumstances at Bray this season that led to his decision. 

Away from Kurtis, Kieran & Gary review the FAI Cup semi-finals, the latest league action, and Rovers in Europe. 

All the usual stuff too including our world-famous predictions league and lots of moaning from Kieran about his poor auld knee. 

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You never know what's coming next on Between the Stripes LOI podcast as this week we speak with a former English Premier League defender and an American superstar import playing in the Women's National League. 

Also on this week's show, Kieran & Gary give us their Premier and First Division teams and players of the year which always makes for intense debate.