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Talking Derry City: Everywhere we go

Talking Derry City: Everywhere we go
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Talking all things Derry City, Journal sports reporter Simon Collins and Kevin McLaughlin discuss the latest goings-on in the Brandywell. Featuring special guests, behind the scenes gossip and lots more, join in the weekly conversation.
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Featuring interviews with Dennis Tueart and Joey O'Brien, this week's episode takes a look back at the successful 40th anniversary Gala Night at the Everglades and the lads reflect on a decent point at home to Euro rivals Shelbourne. Simon and Kevin also discuss the situation with out of contract players and look ahead to a difficult trip to Drogheda United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been a week of drama and frustrations in equal measure for Derry City who bounced back from the NI Football Fund snub with a stunning 4-3 victory over Bohemians at Dalymount Park to strengthen hopes of qualifying for Europe. Simon and Kevin discuss all the goings-on including Gordon Lyons' mystery matrix scoring system and that seven goal thriller in Dublin. Featuring interviews with Tiernan Lynch and Alan Reynolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon and Kevin are joined by ex-Derry City striker Sean Patton in his first interview since joining Reading on a two year deal. The Drumkeen man tells us how he's settling into life with the Royals after a hectic few weeks. The lads also discuss the departure of Derry's Head of Recruitment, the launch of the new 40th anniversary shirts and the upcoming announcement on the NI Football Fund. There just so happens to be a huge top of the table clash between Derry and Bohs on Friday and the guys give their predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode Kevin shows off his piano skills as the lads discuss Derry City's European chances after a dramatic fightback against St Pats at Brandywell where Alex Bannon scored a double. Simon and Kev also reflect back on what's been an emotional week for the League of Ireland fraternity following the passing of Ollie Horgan who was laid to rest on Monday. Stephen Kenny and Tiernan Lynch pay tribute to the ex-Finn Harps boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City get back on the winning trail and strengthen their hopes of achieving European football with a smash and grab victory in Galway. Michael, Kevin and Simon look back on a significant weekend in the race for Europe and give their predictions ahead of the visit of St Patrick's Athletic to Brandywell this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin McLaughlin and Michael Wilson pick the bones out of City's disappointing FAI Cup exit, look ahead to Galway United this weekend and address the rumours surrounding Ronan Boyce's future at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Simon Collins off on another holiday, Michael Wilson is off the bench to join Kevin McLaughlin to discuss what went wrong against Cork City and look ahead to Saturday's huge FAI Cup visit of Drogheda United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City's title bid appears to be all but over after a comprehensive defeat to champions elect Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght. Simon and Kevin discuss where they think the club stands in its quest for that elusive league title. The lads also chat about Tiernan Lynch's recruitment policy and whether or not there's been too much change too soon at Brandywell to expect a sustained and realistic title charge. Featuring reaction from the Derry City boss in Tallaght. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode Simon and Kevin discuss the big talking point of the week, the violence around Bogside and Brandywell which overshadowed Derry City's clash with Bohemians and the potential fallout from the ongoing investigations. There's been one in and one out at the club on transfer deadline day and the lads caught up with Ciaron Harkin who ended his 11 year association with his hometown club when joining Sligo Rovers. Shamrock Rovers are up next in the league, can Derry reignite a title race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a big FAI Cup win in Limerick, Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's chances of reaching another final this season and give their thoughts on the third round draw. Featuring an interview with Tiernan Lynch from Markets Field, the lads also give their thoughts on Pat Hoban's explosive interview where he criticises the Derry boss. They also look ahead to a crunch league clash against Bohemians at Brandywell and other big talking points of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show Derry City director Declan 'Chalkie' Callaghan joins Kevin and Simon for a chat about the Brandywell club's merchandise committee and its stellar work since its inception back in 2017 including its charitable donations, significant financial investment and grand designs. The lads also look ahead to the FAI Cup trip to Treaty United and discuss potential transfer targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode we hear from SSE Airtricity/SWI Player of the Month for June Michael Duffy who says he's enjoying his best football at Derry City while Tiernan Lynch also heaps praise on the in-form winger. Simon and Kevin also look back on a stunning performance against Waterford, look ahead to a trip to Sligo Rovers and a potentially defining month in Derry's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland centurion and Wrexham skipper James McClean joins this week's podcast to talk about the potential of returning to international duty, Wrexham's chase of a Premier League dream and why Derry City can no longer be the 'nearly men'. The guys also discuss Derry's big win over Drogheda, the opening of the transfer window and the visit of Waterford to Brandywell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City's big win at Tolka Park proved the final straw for Damien Duff and the Candy Stripes marched on to Richmond Park where they avenged another Dublin defeat from earlier in the season. Simon and Kevin discuss the Brandywell outfit's return to form and an expected busy summer transfer window - including the potential player plus cash deal involving Pat Hoban and Moses Dyer. The guys also look ahead to Drogheda's visit to Foyleside this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty joins us on this week's episode to discuss some of the major projects going on at the club including the plans for completing the Mark Farren Stand and a new grass or hybrid pitch at Brandywell. He also provides an update on the plans to build a new academy base at Templemore Sports Complex plus his expectations in the transfer window. The guys also give their views on Drogheda's Euro exit and look ahead to the trip to Tolka Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City are back after the midseason break and Kevin and Simon discuss what is a crucial few weeks for the Candy Stripes who finished the first half of the season in sixth place. The guys discuss a potential busy transfer window at the Brandywell club, the pros and cons of a two-week break in play and much more. Also featuring an interview with Tiernan Lynch who gives his reaction to the FAI Cup draw against Treaty United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin joins Simon from sunny Spain this week to discuss the controversial refereeing decisions which cost Derry City dear in Dublin against Bohemians as the Brandywell club's capital punishment continued. It's the halfway point of the season and the guys give their midterm report on the Candy Stripes' season so far as they go into the break in sixth spot. Features interviews with Tiernan Lynch and Brian Maher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Aaron McEneff's controversial celebration of his 89th minute winner at Brandywell the lads hear from the Derry man who explains his actions while Simon and Kevin pick the bones out of a disappointing night against Shamrock Rovers and looking ahead to the final game before the break against Bohemians. Also features interviews with Tiernan Lynch and Stephen Bradley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin and Simon are joined by Michael Wilson to discuss the latest Derry City talking points after a late, late show at Drogheda and ahead of arguably the biggest Brandywell fixture of the season so far as league leaders Shamrock Rovers visit Foyleside. Can Derry City prove their title credentials against an in-form and free-scoring Hoops side brimming with confidence? Featuring an interview with Derry midfielder Adam O'Reilly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon and Kevin begin this week's episode reflecting on the sombre news of the passing of Derry City club President and former chairman Paul Diamond while Derry's current chairman Philip O'Doherty pays tribute to the local businessman. The guys also look back on a hugely impressive week on the pitch for Tiernan Lynch's side who secured a third win on the bounce in Cork. Kevin caught up with Kevin Holt at Turner's Cross and the guys look ahead to a tough trip to Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.