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David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are in studio to unpack the latest talking points in Irish football — starting with Seamus Coleman’s comments on The Overlap, and whether we’re edging towards the end of a remarkable playing career in green.

There’s a check-in on Troy Parrott at Real Betis, the spotlight on his minutes and expectations, and why there’s no need to panic — plus Finn Azaz confirming he’ll continue with Ireland after the recent controversy.

We also round up Irish interest across the leagues: Jimmy Dunne’s big day, Gavin Bazunu shining in defeat, Josh Cullen’s return, Brian Barry-Murphy’s boost at Cardiff, and the Dutch surge of goal-scoring centre-back Eanna Clancy.

The episode finishes with a round of the “Green Scene birthdays” game.

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Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron react the Alexia Putellas winning another Ballon d'Or. We wrap up the weekend's WSL action, Arsenal still have questions to answer, has Eva Olid turned things around for Manchester United?

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David Wilson is back with Tuesday’s Football Daily, starting with Harry Kane’s emotional Ballon d’Or win — the first English winner in 25 years — with Ronaldo on hand to present the award. Plus, Alexia Putellas lands the Women’s Ballon d’Or for a record-equalling third time.

There’s more pressure on Michael Carrick at Manchester United as he takes training amid sack rumours, with Jonathan Wilson calling the current situation at Old Trafford “practically unfixable”, and Brian Kerr questioning Carrick’s future after the Bournemouth defeat.

We also look ahead to tonight’s EFL Cup action, an abandoned England-Ireland Under-15 match, and the First Division play-off second legs.

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Phil Egan and Keith Treacy are on hand to give their immediate reaction as Sunderland and Leeds United played out a non-eventful 0-0 draw in tough conditions

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Dave McIntyre and Brian Kerr were on hand to give their immediate reaction as Manchester United were hammered for the second time in the space of a week, this time at home to AFC Bournemouth.

Questions will be asked on whether Michael Carrick will go on as manager at Old Trafford, with Captain Bruno Fernandes left on the bench after his comments on Wednesday night.

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On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond:

Shamrock Rovers have finally secured the league victory, hear from Stephen Bradley as he reflects on a tough season in Tallaght Stadium and a hard fought win over Sligo Rovers

Meanwhile in North Dublin, Dalymount Park said goodbye to the famous floodlights, but Shels were there for only one reason: spoiling any chance that Bohs had for the title, and they sure did. Hear from all involved in that fiery derby.

Finally, there was a massive relegation play-off six-pointer as Waterford and Drogheda battled it out in the RSC. Find out who's staying up and who will play in the play-off in November.

All that and more from across Irish Football on this podcast.

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As they played for the last time under the beam of the old Dalymount Park pylons, the lights also went out on Bohemians' title challenge as Mipo Odubeko delivered a late winner for north-Dublin rivals Shelbourne in Phibsborough.

Jonathan Higgans spoke with Alan Reynolds and John Russell after the game.

Mick McCarthy is joined by David Wilson and Shane Hannon for this week’s Inside The Odds. As the Premier League returns, they look ahead to what it all means as Spurs prepare to face Chelsea, Everton face Arsenal, and much more!

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Phil Egan is in for Friday’s Football Daily, with a massive night ahead in the League of Ireland Premier Division as the title and relegation battles edge towards a finale.

Shamrock Rovers are chasing a sixth title in seven seasons as they host already-relegated Sligo Rovers, while Bohemians need to keep pace in a Dublin Derby with Shelbourne at Dalymount Park. Waterford and Drogheda United also go head-to-head with the relegation play-off looming.

Hear from Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds, plus reaction to the Rovers/Bohs fallout and a straight-talking assessment of Manchester United’s problems from Stuey Byrne.

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Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe joins Colm Boohig in our most recent edition of Inner Drive, to take us through the journey from playing on the streets, to working five days a week in Nando’s, to Ballon d’Or nomination and a new chapter at Chelsea. 

Katie chats about growing up a Chelsea fan thanks to Damian Duff, earning respect in boys’ football, getting the Arsenal call up, and the loneliness that can hit after moving abroad. 

We also hear from people who know her best on leadership, standards, World Cup nights in Australia, that Canada goal, and why she’s determined to leave Irish women’s football in a better place

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