Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTBAM to give his reaction to Ireland's disappointing penalty shoot-out exit to Slovakia.
Perth highlighted the positives that can be taken from the performance, David McGoldrick's best role in the team and how Stephen Kenny's team can take confidence as they approach the coming games against Wales and Finland.
Nathan Murphy also joined the show to discuss the game and the events that led to Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly's withdrawal from the squad.
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Vinny Perth and Nathan Murphy react to Ireland's loss to Slovakia

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