Who's Got the Ball?

Episode 98 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James back together to tackle another huge week of football, NFL and NBA action.

The lads begin with a massive result for Ireland’s Under-21s, who beat England for the first time — and, more importantly, fully deserved to. They discuss the performance, the significance of the win and why it should give Irish football fans real optimism.

In the Premier League, attention turns to Manchester United. Michael Carrick needs to kick-start the season, and a game against Spurs could be exactly the fixture United need. The lads also preview Liverpool v Manchester City, one of the standout games of the season so far.

Before the full NBA preview arrives in a couple of weeks, Michael provides a rundown of the biggest moves from the summer to get everyone up to date. He gives us a run through the major changes around the league and what they could mean heading into the new NBA season.

Over in the NFL, Shane and James ask whether the Patriots’ win over the Bills has saved their season or simply delayed the bigger questions. They also look at the Eagles: how serious are their problems, and have they already punted their season?

Then it’s time for the weekend previews, including Seahawks v 49ers in a huge NFC West clash and Rams v Bills on Monday Night Football.

Gan Seans returns as always, the lads have teamed up with kingofthehill.ie to provide their weekly Sunday locks in the NFL and James puts Shane’s knowledge to the test in this week’s quiz.

Plenty to debate in Episode 98!

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(0:00) Intro

(4:38) Ireland U21s Stun England

(12:29) Can Carrick Turn It Around?

(20:52) Liverpool vs Man City Predictions

(27:27) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(30:56) NBA Offseason Moves Round-Up

(44:45) Did The Patriots Save Their Season?

(50:18) Are The Eagles Cooked?

(55:00) Niners @ Seahawks Preview

(58:52) Bills @ Rams Picks

(01:04:34) King Of The Hill Locks

(01:07:05) Stop Me When You Hear A Better QB Than…

Episode 97 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James link up again to tackle the biggest NFL and football talking points of the week.

The lads start with two teams whose seasons couldn’t look more different: the Raiders are 3–0, while the Texans are 0–3. Can Las Vegas sustain its perfect start, and can Houston find a way back?

Then it’s on to the weekend previews: Cowboys v Texans, with both teams looking to kick-start their season, and the Game of the Week between the Broncos and 49ers.

On the football side, Shane and James get into the Man City scandal, Ronaldo walking out on Portugal and the fallout from Ireland v Israel.

Gan Seans returns as always, the lads introduce their NFL Power Rankings for the first time this season and a Premier League true/false statement quiz.

Plenty to debate in episode 97 ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:45) The Raiders Are 3-0?!

(11:21) Houston, We Have A Problem

(17:48) Cowboys @ Texans Preview

(24:49) Game of the Week: Broncos @ Niners

(30:49) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(33:49) Ireland vs Israel Fallout

(46:50) Man City’s Cheating Scandal

(58:01) Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp

(1:00:43) NFL Power Rankings

(1:03:44) Premier League True/False Statement Quiz

Episode 96 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode, this time joined by Michael for his first NFL segment as the lads cover the latest action across Irish football, the Premier League and NFL.

The episode gets underway with the Ireland squad announcement, as Shane and James discuss the squad selected for the international break before looking ahead to Ireland’s upcoming game against Austria.

They also look back at Brighton’s superb display against Arsenal last weekend, discussing the performance and the key talking points from the Premier League clash.

Gan Seans is back after James landed a five-pointer last week, with the lads making another round of underdog predictions.

Michael then joins Shane and James for his first NFL segment, with Jaxson Dart the main topic of conversation. The lads discuss Dart’s injury and what it could mean for the Giants this season.

They then ask the big question: are the Chiefs back? Before looking ahead to this weekend’s NFL action, previewing Jets v Lions, Cowboys v Ravens and Broncos v Rams.

The lads finish the episode by introducing a brand-new game, with James having Shane blind rank five Liverpool stars on their total goals scored in the Premier League.

Another episode packed with Ireland discussion, Premier League action, NFL injuries, big-game previews, Gan Seans, a brand-new game and plenty of opinions from Shane, James and Michael ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:15) Ireland Squad Opinions

(11:35) Ireland vs Austria Thoughts

(13:43) Something Much Bigger Than Football

(19:04) Brighton Batter Arsenal

(26:22) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(30:56) Jaxson Dart’s Horror Injury

(40:52) Are Mahomes & The Chiefs Back?

(46:58) Jets @ Lions Predictions

(53:45) Cowboys vs Ravens in Rio

(59:06) Rams @ Broncos Preview

(1:07:09) Liverpool Goalscorer Blind Rankings

Episode 95 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode covering the latest action across the NFL and Premier League.

The NFL is back with a bang, and both lads are in a particularly good mood after the New York Giants and New York Jets picked up victories on opening weekend. They discuss the successful starts for both New York teams before looking ahead to three big Week 2 match-ups: the Bengals at the Texans, the Saints at the Ravens and the Vikings at the Bears.

Gan Seans is also back for week two, with Shane and James making another round of underdog predictions.

The Premier League then takes centre stage as VAR once again becomes the focus following a huge mistake in the Manchester derby. The lads discuss the controversial decision, the fallout from the error and the wider debate around VAR.

They also highlight Leeds’ dominant performance against Newcastle as the performance of the week before looking ahead to Bournemouth against Liverpool on Super Sunday, previewing the game and giving their predictions.

Another episode packed with NFL reviews, Week Two previews, Premier League debate, VAR controversy, Gan Seans and plenty of opinions from Shane and James ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:53) Jets & Giants’ Dream Start

(18:27) Bengals @ Texans Preview

(24:26) Saints @ Ravens Preview

(30:08) Vikings @ Bears Preview

(34:46) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(38:44) VAR You Serious?

(44:19) Leeds Batter Newcastle 4-1

(47:44) Brighton’s Electric Attack

(50:26) Carabao Cup Last 16 Draw

(53:15) Bournemouth vs Liverpool Preview

Episode 94 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode covering a huge week across football and the NFL.

They kick things off with Troy Parrott's incredible week for Real Betis, scoring the winners against both Real Madrid and Lille before turning their attention to Wednesday night's Champions League action.

The lads discuss Liverpool's win over Atletico Madrid and Arsenal's dominant performance in Naples before looking ahead to Sunday's Manchester derby. They take a look at both sides, discuss the key talking points and give their predictions for one of the biggest games of the weekend.

Gan Seans then returns for its third season with another round of predictions and selections.

Shane and James then turn their attention to the NFL, reviewing the Seahawks v Patriots game before previewing two of Sunday's biggest match-ups: the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys.

Finally, the lads finish with a brand-new version of the Power Rankings, debating which teams deserve to rise and which need to drop down the standings.

Another episode packed with football, Champions League action, Manchester derby debate, NFL predictions and plenty of opinions from Shane and James ⚽🏈🎙️

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Premier League, NBA & NFL talk

Weekly predictions & reactions

Underdog picks (Gan Seans 👀)

Power rankings & sports debates

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(0:00) Intro

(6:30) Troy Parrott’s Dream Week

(12:46) Arsenal & Liverpool’s UCL Victories

(23:10) Manchester Derby Preview

(29:52) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(33:42) Drake Maye’s INT Disaster

(42:47) Bills @ Texans Preview

(47:39) SNF: Cowboys @ Giants Preview

(53:25) Packers @ Vikings Thoughts

(55:16) Premier League Power Rankings

Episode 93 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Shane and James joined by Cynan for a huge NFL preview as the lads look ahead to the season and attempt to predict everything from the major individual awards to the eventual Super Bowl winners.

They kick things off with their favourites for the biggest NFL awards before picking out their underdogs and dark horses who could surprise everyone.

The lads then go division by division through both the AFC and NFC, picking their winners and debating which teams are best placed to make a run at the playoffs.

Finally, Shane, James and Cynan make their Super Bowl match-up and winner picks before finishing with a draft of five over/under win categories, making their predictions for which teams will beat or fall short of their projected win totals.

Another episode packed with NFL predictions, award debates, divisional winners, Super Bowl picks and plenty of debate from Shane, James and Cynan 🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(1:48) Cynan Anwyl Joins the Show

(3:03) MVP Favourites & Underdogs

(9:45) Will Jahmyr Gibbs Take OPOY?

(15:14) Myles Garrett or Will Anderson Jr for DPOY?

(23:00) Our Coach of the Year Picks

(27:25) OROY & DROY Predictions

(32:03) AFC Playoff Team Picks

(40:18) NFC Playoff Team Picks

(53:39) Our AFC Championship Winners

(58:12) Our NFC Championship Winners

(1:03:17) Super Bowl LXI Predictions

(1:06:45) Over/Under Wins Draft

Episode 92 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane go big on the Premier League, looking back at a weekend that saw Manchester City and Manchester United put in two of the standout performances.

The lads break down Man City's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace and Manchester United's 5-2 dismantling of Ipswich, discussing what made both performances so impressive and what the results could mean for both sides.

They also run through all the biggest deadline day moves and non-moves before diving deep into the Lamine Camara and Flo Balogun deals that fell apart.

James and Shane also discuss Manchester City's spending and the activity surrounding the club before taking a quick look back at the rest of the gameweek two's matches.

Finally, the lads finish by previewing Arsenal v Chelsea.

Another episode packed with Premier League football, deadline day drama, transfer talk and plenty of debate 🎙️⚽

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(0:00) Intro

(4:52) City Batter Palace

(10:28) Bruno’s Hat-Trick for United

(17:09) Deadline Day Madness

(29:50) Balogun & Camara Deals Fall Apart

(34:18) Liverpool & United Left Shorthanded

(37:10) The Malick Fofana Saga

(43:34) Gameweek 2 Round-Up

(58:50) Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview + Predictions

Episode 91 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane go big on the Premier League, looking back at a weekend that saw Brighton and Brentford put in two of the standout performances.

The lads break down Brighton's 4-0 win over Aston Villa and Brentford's 3-0 victory against Spurs, discussing what made both performances so impressive and what went wrong for Villa and Tottenham.

They also run through the biggest transfers from the past week before turning their attention to the Champions League draw and assessing the fixtures facing each of the English clubs.

Finally, James and Shane take a quick back at the rest of the Gameweek 1’s matches, before previewing Spurs v Newcastle.

Another episode packed with Premier League football, transfer talk, Champions League discussion and plenty of debate 🎙️⚽

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Premier League, NBA & NFL talk

Weekly predictions & reactions

Underdog picks (Gan Seans 👀)

Power rankings & sports debates

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(0:00) Intro

(3:25) Brighton Batter Villa

(8:14) Spurs Destroyed by Brentford

(12:54) Transfer Bombshell Breakdown

(33:59) Champions League Draw Reaction

(41:41) Gameweek 1 Round-Up

(52:02) Spurs vs Newcastle Preview

Episode 90 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane joined by Jimmy English to discuss the growing presence of Irish players in the American college football system.

The lads look at the players currently making a name for themselves across the US, where their careers could go and whether Ireland could be on the verge of producing its next NFL superstar.

They also discuss the Aer Lingus College Football Classic and the impact events like it can have on the growth of American football in Ireland, before turning their attention to Bill Belichick and what his presence in Ireland could mean for the game.

Finally, the trio look ahead to the possibility of another NFL game at Croke Park and ask when we could see the league return to Irish soil.

Another episode packed with Irish football talent, college prospects, big-picture discussion and plenty of debate.

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(0:00) Intro

(3:18) Jimmy English Joins the Show

(4:11) Irish Kickers Taking Over College Football

(15:55) Bill Belichick’s UNC Take on TCU in Dublin

(25:16) Is the NFL Coming Back to Ireland?

(33:37) Jimmy’s 26/27 Steelers Record Prediction

Episode 89 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane bring you their massive Premier League preview ahead of the new season.  

The lads make their predictions for the Premier League's Golden Boot winner, Top Playmaker, Golden Glove winner and Player of the Year, while also picking an underdog for each category.  

They then go through their full Premier League table prediction, starting at 20th and working all the way up to 1st — with plenty of shockers and controversial calls along the way.  Finally, the lads finish up with their biggest hot takes and best bets for the season ahead.  

So strap in — it's a cracker!

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Weekly predictions & reactions

Underdog picks (Gan Seans 👀)

Power rankings & sports debates

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(0:00) Intro

(7:19) Golden Boot Picks

(10:48) Who’ll Bag the Most Assists?

(14:37) Our Golden Glove Shouts

(17:39) POTY Best Bets & Underdogs

(20:22) Best Signings of the Summer

(24:25) Most Underwhelming Summer Signings

(27:43) Last Year’s Table Predictions

(30:27) Our Full 26/27 Table Predictions

(55:17) Biggest Premier League Hot Takes

(57:43) Our Best Premier League Bets