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Ben Symes spoke to Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of tomorrow's final Nations League clash of the window, a second tie against Israel, this time played in Serbia.

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Phil Egan is back with Friday’s Football Daily, and it’s a night of mixed emotions for Ireland after a 2-2 Nations League draw with Austria at the Aviva.

Troy Parrott steals the headlines with a piece of pure magic before adding a second from the spot, but Ireland’s two-goal cushion disappears in a tired second half. Hear Heimir Hallgrímsson on running out of gas, plus Stuey Byrne marvelling at a goal “out of the top drawer”.

There’s also the latest on Manchester City’s appeal against the 115 charges, with Philippe Auclair explaining why he doesn’t see them getting off.

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Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, Vinny Perth & Enda Coll run through Friday’s morning papers, as the lads react to Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Austria last night.

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Off The Ball’s Ben Symes was in the Aviva to get the post-match reaction from Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, following their 2-2 draw with Austria in the Nations League B.

Phil Egan is back with Thursday’s Football Daily, as Ireland return to Nations League action against Austria at the Aviva Stadium — with protests planned and Heimir Hallgrímsson urging fans to get behind the players.

We hear from the Ireland boss on media reporting around the Israel games, while Conan Byrne joins Off The Ball Breakfast and says the players still have an opportunity to make a stand.

Plus, team news for tonight, a look at Austria’s threats, and where to hear live commentary on Newstalk. There’s also the latest on Manchester City’s sponsorship breach story, and League of Ireland chat ahead of Dundalk v Bohs.

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David Wilson, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan are back to bring you another episode of Inside The Odds. In today's episode they discuss Mancini's return to Italy, Spain's style of play and much, much more!

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The gang is all back together, with Stevo, Vinny and Gareth all present in an LOI Pod in the midst of this extended International Break.

The lads talk about the young LOI superstars moving across the water with the confirmation of Michael Noonan moving to Nottingham Forest at the end of this season.

Next, the lads preview Friday night's feature match, the only Premier Division match of the weekend as title challengers Bohemians travel north to Oriel Park hoping to pick up 3 points while their title rivals are on break.

Stephen and Vinny will be in the gantry for that match, which you can listen to their live commentary on Friday night from 7PM on Off The Ball on Newstalk or the GoLoud App.

Meanwhile, it's all about the title race, with 3 teams still in contention and one of them out of action for an extended period.

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Phil Egan brings you Wednesday’s Football Daily, with Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson speaking ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Austria at the Aviva Stadium.

Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday’s return fixture against Israel will go ahead in Serbia, discusses the impact on the squad, and welcomes Gavin Bazunu back into camp as Josh Keeley links up as cover. He also reacts to the prospect of further protests and calls for supporters to get behind the players.

Plus, Ireland U21s edge Kazakhstan 4-3 in a Turner’s Cross thriller to keep qualification hopes alive, and the Manchester City charges latest as the appeals deadline looms.

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On this weeks special edition episode of The Green Scene, Ben Symes is joined by former Austria captain and Premier League winner Christian Fuchs ahead of Austria’s visit to the Aviva Stadium to face Ireland on Thursday. They chat all about Christian’s career for Austria, winning the Premier League with Leicester and what can Ireland expect to see when they face Austria on Thursday.

NOTE: This interview was recorded before the international window, so there are no references to either of the first two games of either side.

Heimir Hallgrimsson chats to Ben Symes one on one ahead of tomorrow's game against Austria in the Aviva Stadium. He looks back on the character of his players in the Israel games, looks ahead to the home support the team will receive at Landsdowne Road, chats about Bosun Lawal's call up to the squad and much, much more! 

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