Between the Stripes LOI podcast

Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & Nigel Hegarty look back on the opening weekend of games in the LOI Premier & First Divisions as well as looking ahead to this weekend's fixtures. 

John Mernock of Save Tolka Park updates us following a big week for the movement while Treaty United striker, Enda Curran is on to silence his critics in the BTS studio. 

The lads talk about the LOI highlights show, the 5 subs rule, and much more. 

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a sixth season and we're back with a bang ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the 2022 League of Ireland season! 

Christian Magerusan tells us of his remarkable road to recovery after signing for Longford following over 3 years of a hellish injury nightmare. New Drogheda United manager, Kevin Doherty reacts to Friday's Malone Cup win against Dundalk and looks ahead to his first season in charge of the Drogs while Hamilton defender, Dan O'Reilly updates us on his progress in Scotland after his move from the LOI. 

There are previews and predictions for EVERY GAME in BOTH DIVISIONS plus a serious discussion on the FAI's long-term plan and proposed EURO 2028 host bid. 

With the new League of Ireland season just a couple of weeks away, the Between the Stripes LOI Podcast team examine the business done by all 20 clubs across both divisions and evaluates each side's respective chances ahead of the new campaign. There's also a discussion on the scrapping of season bundles for LOI TV.  

The 2021 League of Ireland season may have drawn to a close but our season finale is our juiciest podcast of the year as the lads discuss the managerial merry-go-round that has unfolded in the past week with Stephen O'Donnell, Tim Clancy and Kevin Doherty all looking set for new jobs. 

Aside from three top-class interviews with FAI Cup winner Alan Matthews, promotion winner Liam Kerrigan and Derry City chief Ruaidhri Higgins the lads also dish out the BTS end-of-season awards. 

There's talk of how the 2022 campaign may look, we field your questions and comments while there's also a chance for listeners to win a copy of FIFA 22 just in time for Xmas. 

What a way to round off what has been an incredible year for Between the Stripes!

It's FAI Cup Final week so we speak to two men who know what it takes to lift the famous old trophy in former St.Pat's star and cup winner with Sligo Rovers Danny North, while Mark Rossiter was part of the last Bohemians team to win the competition in 2008. 

We kick this week's pod off by getting the latest from WLR FM Broadcaster Damien Tiernan after Marc Bircham was sensationally dismissed by Waterford FC on Tuesday morning. 

Kieran & Gary also reflect on the final round of games in the Premier Division and look ahead to Friday's promotion/relegation play-off final involving Waterford and UCD. 

A bumper edition of the show not to be missed! 

On this week's show, Kieran & Jon look ahead to the final round of fixtures in the Premier Division season as well as reflecting on the most recent set of results and what they mean going into the last round of matches. 

We hear from James Rogers on the successful takeover at Dundalk and what may follow while Aaron Clarke from the WNL Show reflects on Shelbourne's incredible final day success, Noel King's controversial remarks on TV last night, and the upcoming FAI Women's Cup Final. 

There's Ireland chat following a fruitful week for Stephen Kenny as well as some early team of the year/player of the year shouts. Tune in, subscribe, share and leave a review now!

This week's chats include: Daire Doyle, Duffer, Doolin/Russell, Fireworks, referees strike, Sligo in Europe, Cabo/Bray merger, the play-offs, weekend predictions & so much more! 

Our most debate-filled pod ever! 

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We bring you an exclusive 90-minute interview with one of the League of Ireland's greatest ever imports as the legendary Joey Ndo sits down with Kieran Burke to discuss his life in the LOI, his passion for coaching, and his unique commentary style. Welcome to heaven. 

After a week away, the lads are back to recap a very busy Bank Holiday weekend with action in the FAI Cup, Premier & First Divisions while Drogheda United's Dane Massey & former LOI boss Stephen Henderson are the guests on the show. 

Massey tells us why Head In The Game Park is a great place to be right now while Hendo talks Ian Morris, the First Division play-offs, Bohs/Rovers ticket squabbles & more. 

Following our most popular show of the season last week, the Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming at you with another massive show this week as we're joined by Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest who discusses his FAI Cup dream, survival ambitions, building for the future & more. 

The recently retired Stephen Folan walks us through his career from Newcastle to Limerick, mistakes at Cork & Sligo, signing for Stephen Kenny and hanging up the boots under Ollie Horgan at Finn Harps. 

While newly appointed Drogheda United General Manager Hubert Murphy outlines his plans for the community in County Louth. 

As ever, Kieran & Jon look back at the weekend's results and look ahead to this weekend's games as well as talking Ireland and "pig head gate" at Oriel Park on Friday. 

Not to be missed!