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This is a journey through Irish footballing history. Every week Conor and Johnny discuss a player or moment from the Republic of Ireland's history. Beginning with the 1992/1993 Premier League season, these two diehard fans have a simple purpose - to talk about every Irishman to grace the Premier League!
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Send us a text Spending 43 million on reports. My my my. Join Conor and Jonny this week as they discuss the ill-fated 'Bertie Bowl'. In 1999 the FAI and Irish government began planning for a new football stadium, first Eircom Park and then the 'National Stadium'. The latter became known by another name, the 'Bertie Bowl.' Pushed forward by then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, the Bowl's cost escalated rapidly over a three-year period and, with little fanfare, was discarded in late 2002. In the interi...
Send us a text Whose been loudly brilliant and quietly overlooked? Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text From 1990 to 2000, the Republic of Ireland featured five one cap wonders which, if we do say so ourselves, make up quite the decent 5-a-side team. Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss they five players good enough to play for the Republic of Ireland but who sadly failed to make it back for a second date. We'll discuss the cult hero goalkeeper good enough to play in a cup final, the centre back who had to fight off nationality suspicions, a cracking Premier League Caption, a Sc...
Send us a text Far-right agitators, insufficient police numbers and a failure to respond to security intelligence. What could possibly go wrong?! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss the immediate aftermath of the Saipan saga. Daddy Roy has gone home to Ireland and the country is losing the run of itself. There's protests outside the FAI headquarters, bishops calling for a resolution and people camping out at Cork airport. Good times eh? Oh there's also the small matter of an underwhelming pre-tournament friendly which injures several players and an upcoming World Cup game against Cameroon for Mick McCarthy et al. to pr...
Send us a text In this episode of Boys We've Seen, we dive deep into the heated FAI redundancy dispute with SIPTU's Adrian Kane, exploring how proposed job cuts threaten the heart of Irish grassroots football. Adrian shares insider insights on the union's fightback against what they call a 'rogue management team,' highlighting impacts on staff morale, youth development, and community programs. Join us for a discussion on workers' rights in sports and why solidarity could reshape the future of...
Send us a text Let us dream Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text 9 goals for the Republic and Crystal Palace's 4th highest goalscorer. More importantly, he once turned Steven Gerrard into a furious ball of rage Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text This week we chatted with Paul Joannou about his new book Bill McCracken: The Offside King. Paul walks us through McCracken’s career at Newcastle United, how he turned the offside trap into an art form, and why his influence quietly changed football’s laws. It’s a lovely look at an overlooked figure and the early tactical mind of the game. A gentle, nerdy episode for anyone who likes their football history with a bit of curiosity and understatement. Available to buy here Follow...
Send us a text Irish Eyes Are Smiling Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text Have we found the next Gary Doherty?! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text Liam O'Brien played under Jack Charlton, Alex Fergusan, Kevin Keegan, Jim McLaughlin and several other legendary managers during a career which brought him across Bohs, Shamrock Rovers, Man United, Newcastle, Tranmere, the Republic of Ireland and more. Liam has just released a brilliant book about his career in the Ireland set-up and English football with Pitch Publishing and we were delighted to get him on to reflect on the many turns of a professional footballer's caree...
Send us a text Turns out the Europa Conference was a brilliant idea and we loved it all along. No more questions thank you. Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text 1-0 loss to Portugal but a 1-0 win over Armenia. Are we seeing progress or is it just more of the same? Next week we're back to history... glorious and happy history Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text Initially bought for a bag of of footballs and appeared 88 times for a country he believed he didn't qualify for... Ladies and Gentlmen this week we discuss the hardworking, mercurial, and at times deeply controversial Tony Cascarino. Beginning his career in the non-league, Cass worked his way to top clubs in England, Scotland and France. More importantly, he set a then record 88 caps for the Republic during his career, only to claim he didn't qualify as an Irish citizen in a t...
Send us a text Portugal away and Armenia at home... 6 points in the bag? A tonking on the way? Let us know what you think Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text This week we sit down with Philip O’Rourke, the man behind Forgotten Football Clubs. Philip’s project shines a light on the lost, disbanded, and overlooked teams of the beautiful game. We talk to him about his brand-new second book, Forgotten Football Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland: Gone But Never Forgotten. We look at the stories that fascinate him most, and why remembering these clubs matters for football history today. You can find his latest book here and his previous b...
Send us a text 6% of all Premier League footballers were Irish. 6%! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text Okay... cards on the table. Maybe Conor has unwarranted optimism Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
Send us a text An apt repeat given the Saipan movie has been released in festivals... Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com
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