German football journalist Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) joins the show from Signal Iduna Park to discuss Bayern Munich and Nico Kovac's decision to part ways after just over a year in charge. We discuss the potential replacements, why Jose Mourinho might go to Dortmund rather than Bayern, Julian Nagelsmann's rapid rise and success with RB Leipzig, and preview this weekend's massive match between Bayern and Dortmund (38mins).In part one, the lads chat about Liverpool's comeback win over Aston Villa, the Villa stars ripe for plucking, Liverpool's Lallana #6 experiment, more VAR fun and games, and round-up the FAI Cup Final and the Alan Mannus non-story.

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We chat to Gavin McLaughlin (@DundalkSport) about Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers ahead of their mammoth FAI Cup Final on Sunday afternoon at the Aviva - including how Dundalk have transitioned to Vinny Perth after Stephen Kenny left and if Irish football NEEDS Rovers to win this. Also, Gavin talks a little bit about the mooted All-Island League and whether it will be good for Irish football on both sides of the border.Before all that, the lads chat about Leicester's stunning 9-0 win over Southamption and if they're indeed the real deal, Granit Xhaka and Arsenal fans, Spurs' strange set-up against Liverpool, and if Pep Lijnders is the smiley successor to Jurgen Klopp.

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On this week's show, the lads chat to Gary Bierton from the brilliant retro jersey warehouse Classic Football Shirts about their evolution from spare room business to the one stop shop home for retro and nostalgic football shirts, ahead of their visit to Dublin from the 5th to the 10th of November.Before all that, the lads unpack the 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool which didn't go to the gameplan many had expected, in the midst of some VAR controversy and a hugely improved performance from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

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The lads chat about the latest week of Ireland disappointment, underachievement and utter misery after the 0-0 draw against Georgia and the 2-nil defeat to Switzerland, which leaves Ireland needing a win against Denmark to ensure qualification to Eur 2022, and avoiding a very difficult Nations League play-off round.On the agenda is the 3-5-2 experiment failure, the situation with James McClean and his below par performances, Seamus Coleman and if he could be reaching a crossroads in his Irish career, the sudden yearning for Stephen Kenny and a note of gratitude to Derrick Williams.

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We've got Dan Bardell (@danbardell) of the Villa View on this week to talk about the rise of fan-led football content and journalism, and it's place in the industry alongside traditional football reporting. (35:00 mins)Elsewhere, Kevin and Cian chat about Man Utd and Arsenal's averageness, Newcastle's misfortunes under Steve Bruce, why Brendan Rodgers isn't appreciated despite taking a good club to new heights, and discuss the latest Irish squad which has been struck with some major absentees ahead of the games against Georgia and Switzerland.

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On this week's podcast, Kevin is joined by Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88) and Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn) for a complete look at Manchester United - including Tuesday's earnings call where Ed Woodward announced record revenues, their insistence to proceed with a Director of Football, the problems with the squad in light of the loss to West Ham and recent spate of injuries, the transfer agenda and some of the changes Solskjaer can look to try and turn things around. (29:00 mins)Before that, the lads chat about Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea and the Blues' free shot under Lampard, and whether Manchester City's thumping over Watford is a sign of things to come.

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We have a Champions League special this week with Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) to talk about all the contenders in this year's contenders, including why Liverpool look strongly replaced to go all the way again, Manchester City's defensive woes, if Barcelona can turn around their recent away misfortune, the best of the rest and some of the dark horses and exciting young talent on show, including Ansu Fati and Joao Felix. (20:00 mins)Before all that, Kevin, Cian and Phil talk about Liverpool's defeat in Napoli and if Frank Lampard was right to keep trust in his kids in their European Cup opener.

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On this week's show we speak to the Business Post's Aaron Rogan (@AarRogan) on the match fixing allegations currently facing Limerick FC, as well as wider issues with gambling in sport, including the vice grip it has from a sponsorship and advertising perspective as well as the cultural and societal issues that this has manifested, with addiction on the rise in Ireland, and look at the personal and corporate responsibility of gambling. (From 32:00 mins)Before all that, the lads wax lyrical on the Ireland U-21 side and pluck some positivity from the senior team's results, and look to see who could possibly give Mick McCarthy a headscratcher going into the next round of competitive games.

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It's the first international break of the season and to preview Ireland's next batch of games we speak to Goal.com's Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) about Ireland's current squad, the absence of Shane Long and the possibility of Matt Doherty eventually replacing Seamus Coleman. Looking further long term, we discuss the fresh faces that are beginning to emerge at Premier League clubs in the underage ranks, which may signal an exciting new dawn for Irish football. Also, Ronan explains the latest situation with Bayern Munich's soon-to-be-Irish youngster Ryan Johansson.Before all that, Kevin and Cian discuss Sadio Mane and Mo Salah's lover's tiff, Graeme Souness' uncalled for comments about Moise Kean, and the utterly baffling decision that denied Aston Villa a point at Crystal Palace.

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In this week's show we speak to Bury FC fan Jamie Hoyle (@jtahoyle) about the club's fascinating recent history, which culminated in it being hours from liquidation this past weekend. We speak about the club's recent financial troubles and the ownership merry-go-round which led to it being bought from a pound, and how they still earned promotion last season despite lack of payment and financial issues. Jamie tells about Bury's impact on his family and the community around it, and why relegation doesn't matter once there's a football club there to support.Elsewhere, Kevin, Cian and Phil talk about Liverpool's emphatic win over Arsenal and the defensive frailties that continue to hurt the Gunners, Newcastle's shock win over Spurs and why Christian Eriksen simply must start, and we touch on James Maddison's reported flirting with Ireland, and why others - and not he - could make the switch in the coming years.

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