The Football Family

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David Sneyd and Shane Keegan get to the heart of the Irish football stories that matter.

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October 18, 2023 Dead rubber in Faro, managerial mind-games, and lost Armenians in Fermoy
Shane and Gavin join David on this week’s Football Family.

The lads reflect on Stephen Kenny’s side’s performance against Greece and Gibraltar.

Shane tells us about some mind-games managers like to play on each other.

The lads discuss the LOI title race, or lack thereof, and we update you on the curious case of the Armenian U17s in Cork.
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October 11, 2023 A home Euros and Ireland v Greece preview
Can England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland agree on a mascot for 2028 Euros? Should Macúl dare to dream?

These were some of the questions kicked around on Gav’s return from Nyon, where joint hosting status was confirmed. Along with Shane and David, Gav pondered what, if any, legacy will accrue from the tournament in five year’s time.

The lads look ahead to Ireland v Greece, and challenge Shane’s view that a gulf in quality exists between the sides. Also, what qualifies somebody as a football ‘spy’? Thi and much more is debated on your weekly football pod.
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October 03, 2023 FAI cup semi-final previews and who gains from VAR?
Is there any mileage left in the VAR debate? Gav, Shane and David aren't sure - but dive in two-footed anyway, and come up with some interesting conclusions.

The lads also discuss this weekend's huge FAI Cup semi-finals. Can the Dublin clubs prevail or will home advantage swing it the way of Cork and Galway?
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September 26, 2023 Can Troy Parrott find the right role? In praise of Ange, and the LOI title race is over - again
Shane joins David as explains why he wants to spend a week following Ange Postecoglou around Hotspur Way.

The lads take a close look at Troy Parrott’s game and wonder whether he can thrive in the Netherlands.

Shane explains how there is a case to be made for an in-form Parrott being the ideal forward partner for Evan Ferguson.

And just when we thought we might get a title race in the LOI, again, the challenger of the moment falls away - again.

The lads discuss who should win manager of the season gong in a season where outstanding candidates are thin on the ground.
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September 19, 2023 Caldwell goes in hard, FAI Cup semi-final draw and more De Zerbi love
Diane Caldwell became the latest to find out that while sections of the public dislike media-trained players who say nothing - they really hate it when somebody is straight-up honest. Was the Ireland veteran too harsh in her judgement of Vera Pauw, or was she measured and fair? Dave and Shane discuss. Also, Shane explains why Brighton’s second against United was perhaps the best team goal he’s ever seen, and wonders whether Roberto De Zerbi would thrive at a big club or whether he's better off staying put where the lack of respect afforded to Brighton plays right into his hands.
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47min
September 12, 2023 Endgame for Stephen Kenny, but what next?
David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan as the trio discuss Ireland’s latest galling defeat, 2-1 at home to the Netherlands.

Shane argues that Stephen Kenny’s stock is higher now than after the Greece loss but the consensus is that the manager has run out of road.

So who and what comes next? Pragmatism? Yet another root and branch review? Lee Carsley - whether or not he’d be tempted by the job, or is suitable?

The debate calls for a new, joined-up vision, while showing plenty of old-school bite.
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49min
September 07, 2023 France 2-0 Republic of Ireland: post-match reaction pod
Gavin Cooney joins David Sneyd in the immediate aftermath of Ireland's 2-0 defeat to France.
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September 05, 2023 Emergency Pod - Evan Ferguson to miss France and Netherlands games
David Sneyd and Shane Keegan convene together for an emergency podcast to grapple with the news that Evan Ferguson will miss the Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands through injury.
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21min
September 05, 2023 PREVIEW: France v Ireland
In a podcast that was recorded hours before Ireland received the worst possible news - that injury would exclude Evan Ferguson from the games against France and Holland - David Sneyd, Shane Keegan and Gavin Cooney dived two-footed into the daunting fixture that is France versus Ireland at the Parc des Princes on Thursday evening. Much of the podcast remains relevant, not least Shane's tactical deep dive and his argument for Ferguson's post-hat-trick interview being compulsory viewing for every over-zealous sporting parent in the country.
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48min
September 01, 2023 Vera, how did it come to this?
David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Emma Duffy discuss the fallout from Vera Pauw's time as Ireland boss coming to an end. They chat about the role the players played, the feeling at board level and Pauw's statement about the handling of the situation.
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FAQs about The Football Family:

How many episodes does The Football Family have?

The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.