Talking Derry City: Everywhere we go

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.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Pat's Not a Penalty!

In the aftermath of Derry City's late draw with Shamrock Rovers, Kevin and Simon discuss that controversial penalty decision and what went before it. The lads take a look at the remaining fixtures in the title race and have a chat about who they believe will finish on top at the end of the season. Featuring interviews with Stephen Bradley and Ruaidhri Higgins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-24
39:46

Rovers Not Out - With Keith Ward

After Derry's big Cup win over Shelbourne, Simon and Kevin are joined by ex-Shels and Derry midfielder Keith Ward who has his say on where the 2024 Premier Division title will end up. Ward also spent five years at Oriel Park and he discusses Dundalk's financial plight and also what it's like to play under Damien Duff. The guys preview Friday's big Brandywell clash between City and Shamrock Rovers plus much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-17
01:00:03

Big Brandywell cup clash - Alan Cawley calls it!

League of Ireland title winner turned pundit Alan Cawley joins Simon and Kevin to discuss the title run-in, the recent lack of league rivalries and sticks his neck in the line to call the winner of Saturday's huge FAI Cup clash between Derry and Shelbourne at Brandywell. , Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
52:54

Definitely Maybe We're Winning the League

With Derry City enjoying the international break Simon and Kevin discuss last week's damaging result in Galway. Kevin - still buzzing from securing his Oasis tickets - gives his predictions (under duress) on how Derry's remaining league games will finish and the lads address some of the fans' concerns about the team's current form plus lots more. Also features an interview with Patrick McEleney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
52:50

Heads we win to go top!

With Simon Collins still missing in action, Kevin McLaughlin and Michael Wilson pick through the pieces of a busy week at Brandywell that saw three new signings, two debuts, one departure and the small matter of Derry going top of the Premier Division table! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
45:25

Sam's Yer Man in Cork!

With Simon Collins sunning himself in Spain, Kevin McLaughlin is joined by Michael Wilson to look back on a tough cup win in Cork, a quarter-final draw against Shelbourne, potential new signings at Brandywell and the legacy of the late, great Jim McLaughlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
48:31

Expect the Unexpected

It's been a weekend of twists and turns which began with Derry City being held by troubled Dundalk at Brandywell. It looked like Derry's title challenge could fizzle out but a mere 72 hours later and both Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers dropped points to hand Derry a reprieve. Simon and Kevin are joined by Michael Wilson to discuss the unpredictable nature of this season's title race and the implications of the weekend's results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-13
47:43

Duff Luck for City in Tolka

10 Man Derry were held by Shels at Tolka but the Candy Stripes can go top with victory over struggling Dundalk on Friday night. Simon and Kevin discuss the aftermath of that stalemate in Dublin, Damien Duff's huff with Higgins and how Brexit has hampered Derry City's summer transfer business plus lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-07
43:42

McChrystal making his Mark at Derry City

With Derry City enjoying an extended break Simon and Kevin discuss the lack of activity in the summer transfer window and build up to next Monday's title showdown with Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Featuring an exclusive interview with Derry City's new Technical Director Mark McChrystal and Ciaron 'Jackie' Harkin talks about his loan move to Coleraine and the reasons behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
01:04:53

Derry City's FAI Cup Tonic

It's been a tumultuous week for Derry City Football Club after a humbling by Bruno's Magpies in Europe and a morale-boosting performance and result against FAI Cup holders St Pat's. Trying to sum up the highs and lows of four crazy days following the Candy Stripes, Simon and Kevin discuss the dramatic turnaround in fortunes. Featuring interviews with Ruaidhri Higgins, Stephen Kenny and Michael Duffy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-23
47:13

Between a Rock and a hard place

After last week's disastrous result in Gibraltar, Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's chances of redemption in the second leg at Brandywell, ticket prices and the return of Stephen Kenny to Brandywell in the FAI Cup. Featuring coverage from this week's Derry City press conference with Ruaidhri Higgins and Brian Maher. Also features an interview with Bruno's Magpies manager Nathan Rooney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-16
45:43

Let's all do the European Dance

Ahead of Derry City's first European trip of 2024, Simon and Kevin discuss the Candy Stripes' chances of overcoming the challenge of Bruno's Magpies and the soaring heat in Gibraltar. Featuring interviews with Magpies Sporting Director Jansen Dalli and clips from Tuesday's press conference at Brandywell with Ruaidhri Higgins and Pat Hoban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-10
48:46

A Two Horse Race

On this week's episode Simon and Kevin look back on a a big win over Drogheda and look ahead to Thursday's crunch clash with Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Includes interview with Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins from this week's pre-match press conference plus chats with Shane McEleney and Daniel Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-03
54:39

Jacob's a Cracker Signing for City

On this week's episode Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's transfer activity featuring interviews from Ruaidhri Higgins and new signing Jacob Davenport from this week's press conference at Brandywell. Kevin also gives us the lowdown on his upcoming trip to Gibraltar and a look ahead to the visit of Drogheda to Foyleside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-26
37:50

Ruaidhri Higgins and the Magpies

On this week's episode Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's last minute winner at Bohemians and what it means for this year's title race. Also the guys give their reaction to the Brandywell club's Uefa Conference League tie against Bruno's Magpies and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-19
48:34

Joe's Got Euro Goals

0n this week's episode Kevin and Simon are joined by ex-Derry City midfielder and back-to-back Irish League title winner with Larne Joe Thomson who gives his views on Derry's title chances, an insight into Larne's top class facilities ahead of the club's preseason campaign and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-11
48:31

Waterford Down

A morale-boosting 3-0 win over Waterford was soured by the injury sustained to Patrick McEleney. Simon and Kevin discuss the aftermath and feature interviews from Brian Maher, Pat Hoban and Paul Hegarty. The pair also look ahead to the visit of Galway to Brandywell as City look for back to back victories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-05
53:50

Simon's Roast and the car's toast

Traffic jams, engine failure and a nightmare evening at the Applegreen, the weekend proved a disaster for Simon and Kevin but the pair can finally laugh it off and discuss a mixed bag for Derry City who spoiled the homecoming party for Stephen Kenny before losing out to champions Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght three days later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-21
35:51

Moore of the same please City!

Simon and Kevin are joined on the show by special guest, award winning Derry City media officer Lawrence Moore who gives listeners an insight into what it's like dealing with Derry's 'unique' press entourage every week. He also talks about his working relationship with manager Ruaidhri Higgins and his predecessors and how he became involved with the club. The lads also look back on a brilliant last gasp win over Bohemians which has set things up nicely ahead of a crunch double header against St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-14
01:00:56

Shelshocked

On this week's episode Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's progress after the 1-1 draw against Shelbourne and look ahead to the visit of Bohemians. Featuring interviews with Damien Duff who claims Derry have double his budget, Ruaidhri Higgins who gives his assessment of the Brandywell club's latest performance and man of the match Paul McMullan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-07
01:03:55

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