Daniel McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice joined Joe in the Aviva Stadium shortly after Ireland managed to come back from an early 2-0 deficit to earn a draw against 10-man Hungary. The lads break down the key elements to the two halves and how the result affects the Irish mood as they travel to Armenia. Football on Indo Sport is in association with Sky Sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Vickery dials in from South America to deliver the mood from Argentina and Brazil, where Lionel Messi played his final game on home soil as he looks to head to another World Cup, while Carlo Ancelotti finds his feet with pressure building for the Seleção. First, Joe and Ronan take a look at Hungary’s pessimism ahead of tomorrow’s clash, Chiedoze Ogbene’s life lessons after a year on the sidelines, and Joe asks if Daniel Levy was as bad as some Tottenham fans say. Football on Indo Sport is in association with Sky Sports If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe is back from holidays as he joins Ronan and Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene for this Thursday edition of Bits & Bobs, as Joe reflects on how difficult it was to detox from his phone. On the pitch, the team assesses Ireland’s World Cup qualifying fever with 'common sense Heimir' at the wheel, Jim Gavin’s route to the Áras, protests at the Vuelta and the amount of money Premier League clubs spent in the transfer market (even $underland outspent Barca!) Plus - Sergio Garcia pulls out of the Irish Open shortly after Team Europe is announced. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahead of a crucial International window for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland, Daniel McDonnell chats to Damien Delaney to gauge his optimism for the games against Hungary and Armenia. Damien gives his verdict on how he thinks the games will play-out tactically, and also talks through the stresses of being involved in the final few days of the Transfer window. While [the 'cautiously enthused brothers'] Sean & Ronan pop in to reminisce on international highs of yore, and talk about the need for a new Irish hero. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colm Parkinson joins Conan in studio for a wide-ranging chat about the unique journey he undertook to become one of the GAA's most high-profile & outspoken voices. From precocious early days as an underage starlet with Laois, through a tumultuous senior career, as well as the flight risks & fallouts which followed. We also delve into his rollercoaster relationships with legendary figures like Mick O'Dwyer & Jim McGuinness, why he doesn't subscribe to shying away from conflict, the flaws in modern GAA coverage, his own novel journalism path, and the reasons he believes RTE would never hire him. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Florio, host of Pro Football Talk on NBC joins the show to preview the big talking points ahead of the 2025 NFL season which kicks off this week. Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers move, frailty around the Chiefs and some doubts about the Detroit Lions are all on the menu. First, Indo Sport production team member and NFL writer Shane Brennan joins Ronan to set the scene of the new year, Dublin’s upcoming NFL weekend and the Isak-esque drama of the Micah Parsons trade. You can buy the ebook version of Mike Florio’s new novel ‘Big Shield’ here: https://amzn.eu/d/50nh18l 📚 Subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Brewin & Jonathan Wilson are on hand to reflect on the Premier League weekend that was. The lads discuss Liverpool's win over Arsenal at Anfield and ask questions about Mikel Arteta's tactics. While later, Sean & Ronan join Conan to chat Transfer Deadline Day memories and to discuss the behaviour of some players during this transfer window. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As reported by the Sunday Independent yesterday, former Ireland senior football manager Eileen Gleeson has launched a landmark legal case against the FAI, the basis of which she suggests is wide-ranging, and is said to stem back well before she took on the role of head coach. Gleeson, who was relieved of that senior coaching post in December, has accused the FAI of discriminating against her due to her gender, as well as that of the team she managed. Mark Tighe authored that exclusive story yesterday, and he joins us on the podcast today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pushed them all the way with five tries of their own, leaving Scott Bemand et al with much room for rumination. Sinead Kissane & Anna Caplice convene at Franklin's Gardens to recap today's performance, and to begin to look ahead to a marquee match-up with New Zealand next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conan (King of the segues) is once again joined by Dion Fanning, Tommy Martin and John Greene to review the big talking points from the week that has been, with the FAI’s redundancies to the fore. Jim Gavin’s suitability for the country’s top job, Trent Alexander-Arnold being dropped from the England squad despite his Madrid gamble and some fresh quotes from Ruben Amorim are also on the chopping board. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Football Show reflects on a momentous night which saw two Irish clubs qualify for the group-stage of European football for the very first time. Daniel McDonnell is joined by the League of Ireland player with the most European appearances, Ronan Finn and former Cork City player Johnny Dunleavy to break down all last night's action and give their thoughts on this afternoon's UEFA Conference League draw in Monaco. The guys also discuss the sad news of the passing of League of Ireland great Ollie Horgan. Johnny pays tributes to his former Finn Harps manager and gives us his first-hand experiences of what made Ollie so special. Football on Indo Sport is in association with Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Football Show sees us cover Manchester United's shock defeat to Grimsby. ESPN's Mark Ogden joins Ronan to reflect on his visit to Blundell Park, as the lads discuss where it leaves Ruben Amorim and what may come next. Sean later joins Ronan to chat about a disastrous few days for Glasgow's Old Firm, as well as teeing up what could be a special night for Shamrock Rovers & Shelbourne. Football on Indo Sport is in association with Sky Sports If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shaun Patton joins Conan to reflect on Donegal's run to the All-Ireland Final, and the in-camp reaction to their Final defeat to Kerry. Shaun also delves into his unique trajectory to the top of the intercounty game, the significance of his soccer background, and the interwoven art of goalkeeping across both sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Acclaimed golf writer Jaime Diaz joins Conor McKeon as the PGA Tour season winds down and the Ryder Cup countdown begins. Jaime discusses the change in the FedEx Cup playoffs, how Scottie Scheffler’s improved putting was they key to his dominant season, and why Rory McIlroy didn’t have an afterglow from his Masters win. The team also break down the state of the PGA Tour, whether it needs to take a more global view and we look forward to the atmosphere and challenge awaiting US Captain Keegan Bradley at the Ryder Cup. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish rugby legends Fiona Coghlan, Niamh Briggs and Fiona Hayes joined Joe on stage at the Mansion House's Round Room for our Rugby World Cup send-off event, reflecting on their own playing days in green and discussing the evolution of the women’s game in recent years. Before that Ronan and Alanna look ahead to Ireland’s next group game versus Spain, and the prospect of how Scott Bemand’s side might prepare for a bruising clash with New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conan, Ronan & Conor assemble for today’s *accidental* edition of Bits & Bobs, where there’s lots to discuss in terms of sporting headlines. Jim Gavin’s potential presidency run, reaction to Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland squad and Tommy Fleetwood’s PGA tour win all feature, while they also chat through Jack O'Connor’s decision to stay on as Kerry’s manager and the fall out from Anthony Gordon’s red card during Liverpool vs Newcastle last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Mullane joins Michael Verney to run the rule over the news that Pat Ryan will not be returning as Cork hurling manager next season, with the overhang of the All-Ireland final defeat still looming large over the county. The lads break down the public noise, whether the need for change was too much for Pat Ryan to stay, and what next for the Rebels. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Ireland International Gary Breen joins us to reflect on a busy Premier League weekend that saw Thomas Frank's Spurs outclass Pep Guardiola's Man City and Keith Andrews' get his first win as Brentford boss. Gary also gives his verdict on Arsenal's "complete squad", Bruno Fernandes' penalty and he looks ahead to the Battle of Isak tonight between Newcastle and Liverpool. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Caplice joins Sinéad Kissane as Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conan is joined by Dion Fanning, Tommy Martin and John Greene for a Friday deep dive into some sports stories you may have missed through the week. Protests against the GAA’s longest-standing sponsor, the importance of European wins for Irish clubs and the issues around paying Gaelic managers are all on the chopping block. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Noel Powell
Brilliant interview with Quinner...Iove his insight and honesty and how he views the LOI and coaching funding.