Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

Is Georgie Kelly returning to the LOI this summer? The Carlisle United striker sparked rumours after he was spotted in the stands at LOI matches recently, the former Bohs striker answers that question for us on this week's show.  We've also got audio with Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy as he highlights a 15-year-old talent in his current squad who could be something special by the sounds of it.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary reflect on the first set of results after the summer break, look ahead to Thursday's matches and recap some of the latest transfers.  All of this is brought to you by our sponsors, QuinnAv.ie 

The LOI returns on Friday night following the summer break and Kieran & Gary are here to ease you back into the swing of things by previewing all ten matches taking place across both divisions.  The lads also touch on some of the early transfer window activity across the league.  Brought to you by our sponsor, QuinnAv.ie

With the LOI summer break underway, Kieran (a Longford Town legend apparently) and Gary chew the fat on the season so far. The lads start the show by discussing the European draws and Shels new signings, can Duffer's men go all the way?  Leading LOI pundit and former manager Shane Keegan is our special guest while we've got loads of listeners' tweets to get through this week too.  All of this is brought to you by our sponsor, QuinnAv.ie

We're pulling out the big guns this week as decorated former players and current LOI pundits, Gareth McGlynn and Alan Cawley join us to breakdown the season so far, as the summer break fast approaches.  Despite a bumper Bank Holiday weekend across the league, Kieran & Gaz still manage to squeeze in some Champions League Final chat as well as their thoughts on Ireland's win against Hungary.  Of course, there's the BTS Predictions League and BTS Hotline on yet another fine edition of the show. All of this is brought to you by our proud sponsor, QuinnAv.ie

The LOI's newest managerial name joins us on this week's show as we find out who the new Longford Town FC manager Wayne Groves is and what he's all about.  In typical LOI podcast fashion, there were a number of big news stories that broke just after we had published last week's show, so Kieran & Gaz kick proceedings off with a chalkboard segment with discussions on Ian Ryan's Bray exit, Jon Daly's swift return with Dundalk and Wayne Groves appointment at Longford.  As ever, we've got the usual fixture reviews from both divisions, the BTS Predictions League, and one of the best questions ever sent to us on the BTS Hotline, it's worth tuning into the pod for that alone. Enjoy.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Following the concession of two goals in injury time at home to Galway on Friday, Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty joins us for an extended chat on this week's show.  The former Shels boss recaps that crazy game on Friday, updates us on Warren Davis's injury, discusses tactics, the competitive nature of the league and why the LOI is being viewed in a totally different light by younger people these days.  Kieran & Gary reflect on a turbulent start to life at St.Pat's for Stephen Kenny while Gaz makes a big statement in regards to the title race during the BTS Hotline segment.  As ever, there's the BTS LOI Podcast Predictions League as well as unrivaled coverage of the LOI First Division. Nobody does it better than BTS. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

The lads are back for a second pod in the space of 2 days due to the stunning return to LOI management of Stephen Kenny at St.Pat'.  Meanwhile, on Wednesday afternoon, one of the most bizarre episodes in LOI history (and that's saying something) concluded with Noel King departing Dundalk after just 26 days in charge.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie.  Check out the BTS Members Club for extra LOI content weekly, including a weekly Friday column by podcast host Kieran Burke. Sign up via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi/membership 

Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett sits down for a lengthy discussion with the lads with the Limerick native admitting this season has been his most testing in charge of the club.  Kieran & Gary talk set-pieces after an error-filled derby between Rovers and Pats which leads to a wider discussion on the standard of the league this season and why we are seeing so many dull games according to the lads.  There's lots of Dundalk chat again as the off-field circus at Oriel Park continued to roll this week with Brian Gartland's acrimonious departure, an open fans letter calling for Brian Ainscough to revert his decision to appoint Noel King, and links with Paul Doolin and Ian Baraclough all making the headlines.  Will Stephen Kenny take the Pat's job, will Stephen O'Donnell and Bohs be a match made in heaven?  There's the usual BTS Predictions League and BTS Hotline segments and the odd Sopranos reference too. Not to be missed, like a plate of Gabagool. 

The long wait is finally over, for the first time since September 2023, the lads witnessed Longford Town win a competitive game.  However, that surprisingly takes a backseat on this week's pod following a turbulent Bank Holiday weekend which ultimately cost Jon Daly his job at St.Pat's.  Kieran & Gaz outline the moving parts that led to Daly's departure and who may replace him at Richmond Park.  The lads break down who the big winners and losers were over the BH weekend by creating some LOI power rankings while we've got the usual BTS Predictions League and hotline features for you too.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Given the lad's recent scepticism of stats, we're joined on this week's pod by Cobh Ramblers head of analytics, Jacob Derham.  We've also got some explosive audio with Longford Town FC interim boss, Wayne Groves following De Town's latest defeat at home to Wexford on Saturday.  We've got all the usual stuff too from Kieran & Gaz including the BTS Predictions League (the listeners are kicking the lads arse) and the BTS Hotline.  All of this fine content is brought to you by the brilliant QuinnAV.IE, our proud sponsor. 

Kieran is back from Vegas, where he well and truly hit the jackpot (I mean, look at him), and he is making up for lost time as himself and Gary catch up on all the big stories they missed out on last week including, Hendo's Longford exit, Noel King's shock LOI return with Dundalk, Jonathan Hill's FAI exit, the closure of Turners Cross, safety issues at the Brandywell, Damien Duff's comments on Shane Farrell and so much more.  Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin discusses the ongoing floodlight issues at Finn Park while offering some positive news on the new stadium development.  We've got the BTS Predictions league and the hotline on a bumper edition of the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

You've got to feel for the lads (not really). Kieran & Gary are broken men following their trip to Tralee last Friday but they did at least get to witness some LOI history as Kerry FC claimed their first-ever league win at Mounthawk Park.  Kerry Head Coach Conor McCarthy is this week's special guest as a result.  Away from the misery of Longford Town, Kieran & Gaz attack the rest of the show with their usual vigour as they react to all the latest results and main talking points from across the two divisions, preview this weekend's matches via the BTS Predictions League while your questions are answered on the BTS hotline.  All of this is brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

After a manic Easter weekend, Kieran & Gary chew the fat (as opposed to the Easter eggs) on all the big talking points from the 20 matches played across both divisions.  Derry's "mind-numbingly boring" style of play is discussed as are some "interesting" interviews from Stephen O'Donnell and Ian Ryan.  Speaking of "interesting" interviews, Aaron Dobbs drops in to tell the lads how he's rediscovered himself at Wexford after consecutive relegations with Longford and Shels left him considering his future in the game.  There's lots of playful (at least we hope it is) Longford bashing in the BTS Hotline as we answer your questions and play another round in the BTS Predictions League. There's a BTS Kebab Review too so get stuck in to this week's show as if it Doner from your favourite chippy.  All of our nonsense is sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

It's been a mental week for the lads as you'll hear on the show. As a result, there's lots to cover between the international and domestic football scenes.  We've finally got a first BTS kebab review of the season too. What more could you ask for?  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Shels keep on trucking, Rovers off the mark, dire Derry, Dundalk's LSC humiliation, woeful defending & goalkeeping in the First Division, we've got it all covered on this week's show.  Dylan Hand tells us how he was announced as signed by both Athlone & Longford ahead of the two sides meeting in the Midlands derby this weekend.  As ever, we've got our much loved predictions league and the BTS Hotline on this week's show which as ever is brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie. 

One of the LOI's newest managers joins us on this week's show as Cobh Ramblers boss Gary Hunt reflects on his first win as a permanent gaffer at Finn Park last Friday. The former Waterford FC coach also looks back on his time at the RSC and gives us an insight into life as a rookie LOI manager.  Sadly, there has been a managerial departure elsewhere as the lads discuss Declan Devine's Bohs exit and reports linking Stephen Kenny with the now vacant post.  Also on this week's pod, Kieran & Gaz outline why Shels are a bigger title threat than St.Pat's, why Stephen O'Donnell must drop the high line if he's to survive a similar fate to Devine, and why a rethink may be required on their Sligo Rovers coverage after a good start to the season by the Bit O'Red and a love letter from a listener.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

What a mental 72 hours that was in the LOI as Friday's fixtures were decimated by the Dublin snow while Sligo Rovers demolition of Dundalk was one of THE headlines from Monday's matches. We cover it all on this week's podcast!  FAI Cup-winning captain with Dundalk, John Flanagan joins us to give his viewpoint on the Lilywhites dreadful start to the campaign and calls for Stephen O'Donnell to be sacked.  Also, hear why Gary Reilly won't be washing John Russell's feet. Another weird and wonderful edition of the pod sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

This week's pod comes super-sized as Kieran and Gary tackle a range of off-the-field issues, including the serious flares incident at Richmond Park, while the lads also do some deep diving on last week's nine matches across BOTH divisions.  Treaty United striker Enda Curran is our special guest while a steroid-enhanced spider also makes an appearance.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

What a start to the new League of Ireland season it was! Unpredictable results, lots of goals, red cards and our first Damien Duff viral video of the new campaign, this truly is the #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld!  Cork City FC star Jack Doherty joins us on S8EP2 to discuss his dream debut for the Rebel Army, his return to full-time football, coping with the pressure of playing for such a demanding fanbase and more.  Kieran & Gaz react to all the first round drama and look ahead to week 2 while they round the show off with some of your questions and a discussion on the long running search for a new Ireland boss.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Love is in the air, and we aren't talking about Valentine's day either, the League of Ireland is back and so is Between the Stripes LOI podcast for an eighth season!  Dane Massey joins us to discuss his recent retirement, the glory days at Dundalk, wrapping up at Bray and he also previews both divisions for 2024.  Kieran & Gary preview all ten games in both divisions in our all new predictions league while there's lots of interesting chat and big shouts for the year ahead.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie