It's a massive weekend in the realm of women's soccer as Ireland meet Germany in Euro 2022 qualification, we're joined by ESPN's Kathleen McNamee (@kathleen_mcn)to talk about the daunting task at hand and how Ireland are shaping up under Vera Pauw. (12:00)We also chat to Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard (@Dan_KP) to chat about Tottenham's recent exploits, including the imminent return of Gareth Bale to the club and the finances involved, the mood around the club to Jose Mourinho's divisive methods and how their new signings, including Matt Doherty, could all fit together. We also talk about USWNT superstar Alex Morgan's arrival at White Hart Lane as Tottenham enhance their brand with one of America's biggest names.Before all that, Kevin is joined by Phil Greene and Enda Higgins to rave about Thiago's transfer to Liverpool.Contact: editor@backpagefootball / Twitter @bpfootball / Host: Kevin Coleman (@kvn_clmn) with Phil Greene (@iampgreene) and Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88.

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This week Kevin is joined by Cian Fahey (@cianaf) and Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) to discuss Ireland's first two games under Stephen Kenny. We talk about everything from the defensive conundrum with Shane Duffy and John Egan while Dara O'Shea waits in the wings to pounce, to the impressive Aaron Connolly and how he is being moulded into a role for years to come, but also why we can just play him anywhere.We also talk about the performances of Callum O'Dowda, Adam Idah's impress debut all things considered, the old Matt Doherty v Seamus Coleman chestnut, the midfield mash-up going forward and the combination that could get selected for Slovakia, and wax lyrical on the very, very bright future for Troy Parrott. Contact: editor@backpagefootball / Twitter @bpfootball / Host: Kevin Coleman (@kvn_clmn) with Phil Greene (@iampgreene) and Cian Carroll (@CianByNature).

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Hail, the Stephen Kenny era is finally here! Unfortunately that doesn't mean boring old FAI governance chat has been eradicated just yet, but we leave that til last in our chat with The42.ie journalist Gavin Cooney (@gcooney93)where we discuss Kenny's first proper week in charge, his blend of young and old in his first squad, Matt Doherty's transfer to Spurs and why Michael Obafemi's exclusion isn't a saga... yet 🤔😂 (from 26:00)Before all that, Kevin, Cian and Phil get the band back together for the new season and chat about what the hell is going on at Barcelona, Matt Doherty taking the step-ish up to Spurs, and Cian fills us in on the turmoil at Dundalk.Contact: editor@backpagefootball / Twitter @bpfootball / Host: Kevin Coleman (@kvn_clmn) with Phil Greene (@iampgreene) and Cian Carroll (@CianByNature).

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With football grinding to a halt, the news turns to if, when and how leagues will reconvene their 2019/20 seasons - or just do what the Eredivisie did and simply pull the plug on their season, with the title still up for grabs. Michael Bell of Football-Oranje.com joins the podcast to talk about the fallout from that, and why ADO Den Haag are delighted to see the back of Alan Pardew (26:00)We're then joined by Robbie Dunne to tell us about the legendary voice of Spanish football Michael Robinson, who sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer. The former Ireland and Liverpool player went on to be Spain's forefront voice of football and was loved country-wide, leaving behind a major foot print on the country (41:00)

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So the Succession Plan is complete, prematurely with the cancellation of Euro 2020 and Mick McCarthy's good intentions of leading Ireland into an international campaign, Stephen Kenny will take the reigns earlier than anticipated and when we embark on a corona-free world will aim to take Ireland and his Kids to the Euros in 2021 and beyond.To discuss all the ramification and fallout from the decision by the FAI, Kevin and Phil are joined by Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) and Kevin Higgins (@KennysKids) - and cover all the bases, including Mick's legacy, Kenny's new backroom staff, the future of Robbie Keane, who of the current squad still has a part to play and a thorough deep dive into some of the new names we might be hearing more of when Kenny eventually takes the reigns.

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We're joined by Kevin Higgins of @KennysKids, the social media resource provide invaluable updates and information on the range of Irish players in action across the world. We chat about Troy Parrott's future at Spurs, Callum Robinson's move back to the Championship, Conor Ronan's transfer to Blackpool, as well as the likes of Jason Knight, Jason Molumby and a whole host of others who'll be knocking on Kenny's door when he takes the reigns of the Irish national team(33:00 mins)Elsewhere, we discuss Jurgen Klopp's decision to abandon Liverpool's FA Cup replay with Shrewbury, take a look at Aston Villa's heroics with a beaming Cian and Phil provides an All Island League update, where progress is slowly being made towards a cross-border league.

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On this week's show the lads are joined by Art de Roché (@ArtdeRoche) of Football.London to chat about Arsenal and their season so far, and why Mikel Arteta is likely to become the new manager there after Unai Emery's departure, and Freddie Ljungberg's failure to steady the ship.In part one, the lads chat about Liverpool and their impressive form in the midst of rotation ahead of their World Club Cup jaunt in Qatar. Is it really their year?! And we discuss Manchester City and the future of Pep Guardiola and if Kevin de Bruyne is papering over the cracks there as they chase the tails of Liverpool. We also discuss Duncan Ferguson's odd mismanagement of Moise Kean.

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This week we preview the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton with Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal. The neighbouring clubs couldn't be further apart in terms of form this season, with Liverpool leading the league and Everton dwelling around the relegation zone. We cover Liverpool's busy Christmas period, the loss of Fabinho, Seamus Coleman's future and why we all want him to win, the possibility of David Moyes returning to Goodison Park, Liverpool's January transfer business and why despite each club's form, the Derby is bound to be close. (29:30)Before all that, the lads chat about Leicester and wonder if they're genuine title contenders, the future at Arsenal and if Freddie Ljunberg can suit up in a full time manager's role, and Cian explains why Eddie Howe shouldn't be in mentioned for a big job just yet.

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The lads are joined by Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) of Pundit Arena to unpack everything after an encouraging but ultimately disappointing night at the Aviva Stadium with Ireland's 1-1 draw against the Danes leaving them in a play-off situation next March.There's loads of topics covered, including the impact of Matt Doherty and his partnership with Alan Browne, Jeff Hendrick's off-colour night in the #10 role and who could take up the position going forward - Jack Byrne?! We glow over the immense David McGoldrick, discuss Glenn Whelan's unfair criticism, chat about some of the U21s who could make an immediate impact, and why Aaron Connolly is the real bright spark in Ireland's future.

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After 41:00, the lads chat to the BBC's Patrick Jennings (@pr_jennings) about the rise of Kosovo's national football team. Having played their first official competitive game as recently as 2016, they're on the brink of Euro 2020 qualification with games coming up this week against Czech Republic and England. We talk about their status as a UEFA nation, the big name Kosovan descendants who could've switched allegiance, their position for the future amongst the ultra competitive Balkan countries, and why a result against England wouldn't be that much of a surprise.Elsewhere, the lads recap the massive game between Manchester City and Liverpool at the weekend, Gini Wijnaldum's big game balls, Pep Guardiola's lack of faith in his squad and baffling team selections, and arise Sir Jordan Henderson, the great peacemaker.

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