Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

After a run of 4 goals in his first 5 matches since joining Longford Town as a free agent, Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh explains why he was without a club at the start of the season, joining a team "full of Dubs", how there are still big characters in the modern game and much more.  Stephen O'Donnell & Louie Annesley make cameo appearances on the show too after Dundalk's fantastic 2-0 win at home to Shamrock Rovers on Friday.  Jon Brier joins us this week to talk coefficients and next week's European ties while Kieran and Gary field your questions and conduct the usual reviews and previews across both divisions. Tune into the League of Ireland's most in-depth podcast now!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

After a busy few days in the LOI, former league winner Mark Rossiter joins us to reflect on the season so far, the upcoming European matches, his old club Dundalk's fortunes, and the future of Stephen Kenny among other things.  Kieran & Gary are at their usual nonsense too, you know the drill by now so just hit the play button! Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Back (but not so fresh) from their trip to Athens, Kieran & Gary tackle everything from their experiences of the city, the trouble Ireland fans faced outside the ground to the dire performance on it from Stephen Kenny's team and where it leaves the former Dundalk boss going forward.  On a more positive note, the European draws look to have been kind for the four LOI clubs so the lads discuss that and the return of the Premier and First Divisions this weekend with the BTS Predictions League also returning.  Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan is this week's guest. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

As we head into the summer break, Kieran & Gary deliver their mid-term report cards for all 20 LOI clubs.  Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett reflects on an up-and-down start to the season both on and off the pitch in Limerick, where in-fighting never seems far away while Sligo Rovers fan Gerry O'Connor responds to some of the lads criticism of the Bit O'red on the show this season.  There's Ireland chat to as the lads pack their bags for Athens while there's also a discussion on the LOI TV half-season passes.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

After an action-packed Bank Holiday weekend, Kieran & Gary sit down with Pat's defender Anto Breslin with the Saints currently the most in-form team in the Premier Division.  Former podcast co-host Jon Brier reconnects with us while we also take a look at the big winners and losers from the last few days across both divisions.  We've got a double helping of the BTS kebab review, there's the predictions league, listeners questions and some chat on the FAI's ambitious infrastructure plan. All in association with our sponsors QuinnAv.ie

With the Women's World Cup fast approaching, we're joined by Shamrock Rovers Head Coach Collie O'Neill who discusses the Hoops return to the Women's game, their unbeaten start, some big upcoming matches, why the energy of the World Cup must be harnessed back into the domestic league here while Collie also chats about some of his old clubs in the Men's leagues.  Credit to the lads, they cover a lot of ground in under 2 hours this week as Kieran & Gary discuss topics including: Daly's first win as permanent Pats boss and Stephen O'Donnell's reaction to it, the vile chants in Cork, a tough weekend for referees, disappointing Waterford and a whole pile more.  Some Sligo Rovers fans get in Gary's ear while we've got some excellent listeners' questions and the predictions league!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

As you can probably tell from title, this week's BTS is weird and wonderful as we cover a whole range of topics, some more serious than others.  We start by discussing Jon Daly's permanent appointment as St.Pat's boss before moving on to Derry City taking up the lead in the title race following Rovers shock defeat against Drogheda.  Also on this week's show: Ryan Graydon to Fleetwood? Unhappy fans at Ferrycarrig Park, why Athlone Town is a basket case, the predictions league, the latest report into horse racing and the economy, fans questions, the predictions league and of course, the world-famous BTS kebab review.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Between the Stripes LOI podcast has always championed the First Division and this week's show is no different as we speak exclusively to Kerry FC manager Billy Dennehy after the Kingdom's historic first-ever LOI win on Friday while Treaty United striker Enda Curran joins us after finding himself embroiled in a spot of controversy at Bishopsgate on Saturday.  As ever, we've got all the latest Premier Division reviews and previews for you too with this week's show starting off with a deep discussion on the title race with both Shamrock Rovers and Derry City recording Friday/Monday victories in recent days.  There's a deeper discussion on players & managers trying to deceive referees and plenty of other meaty subjects to get stuck into on another action-packed edition of the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

After a turbulent few weeks, Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher joins us on the show to discuss Colin Healy's departure, disappointing on-field results, Liam Buckley's arrival as Sporting Director and why the former league winning boss will NOT be considered for the vacant managers position.  Kieran & Gary fill us in on their first ever trip to Mounthawk Park while there are full reviews of all the latest results from the Premier & First Divisions.  We play our predictions game as ever plus there are listeners questions and some chat on the FAI's lack of lobbying power given the current GAAGO and betting levy debates.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Just in case you don't realise it from the ten million references on this week's show, Kieran has flown back from Turkey just in time to react to two managerial departures in the league this week.  The lads also reflect on a bumper bank holiday weekend across both divisions while as ever, the world famous BTS predictions league makes for some interesting listening.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Dundalk FC legend & current Linfield midfielder Chris Shields is a very special guest on this week's show. The 5-time LOI winner discusses the growing attendances, coverage and on-field standards in both the LOI & NIFL as well as giving us his views on the Lilywhites start to the season, the Oriel Park pitch and the title race.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Coming to you slightly earlier this week, it's S7EP10 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast. On this week's show the lads discuss:  - What Derry City need to do to win the title  - Stephen O'Donnell's Oriel Park pitch comments  - Stephen Bradley's winning mentality  - Colin Healy under pressure?  - Are LOI teams "obsessed with possesion?"  - Interviews with Stephen Henderson & Hugh Douglas  - Predictions League & much more!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

On this week's show, Kieran & Gary reflect on a busy Easter bank Holiday weekend by reflecting on the Friday/Monday fixtures in the Premier Division and the latest First Division results too.  The lads delve into what they believe some of the issues are at Derry City after they suffered back-to-back home defeats and throw out a few more hot takes on some other LOI sides.  We hear from Tim Clancy & Daire Doyle on this week's show while Gary tells us what word he's muted this week, there's a fresh BTS kebab review and loads of other nonsense to keep you entertained this week!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie. 

Having both retired in recent seasons, former teammates Dinny Corcoan and Gavin Peers join us on this week's pod to look back on their time in the LOI and give their thoughts on the current crop in the league.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

There is nobody more passionate and knowledgeable about the game of football than the fans themselves and that’s why this week on Between the Stripes LOI podcast we are giving LOI fans a voice! Joining us on the show will be Galway United fan Julian Canny, Super Saint Tadhg Gavin, and One Up Top podcast host and Bohs diehard Jordan. Kieran & Gary talk Ireland, improvements that are needed for fans at the Aviva Stadium, the return of the LOI Premier Division, and a full review & preview of all the latest happenings in the First Division. Anthony Quinn takes part in our world-famous predictions league while we also field your questions on this week’s pod too. A more complete LOI & Irish football podcast you won’t find! Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

This week's guests are Galway United striker Rob Manley and Drogheda United defender Conor Keeley.  Manley is on to chat about Galway's perfect start to the season, dealing with pressure, Ollie Horgan's impact, and much more.  Keeley reflects on a gut wrenching derby defeat to Dundalk but an otherwise strong start to the season by the Drogs, his time in the NIFL with Ballymena and reasons for returning to the LOI while he also discusses his younger brother Josh's progress at Spurs and recent call up to the Irish U21 squad.  Kieran & Gary hit all the usual notes while there's a deep chat on Stephen Kenny and Ireland ahead of the Latvia and France games as well as the new Ireland kit by Castore.  Sponsored by QuinnAV.ie

After a solid start to the new LOI season, Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty joins Kieran & Gary on this week's show. Kevin reflects on the distraction that was investment talks in pre-season, dealing with the loss of key players, the clubs unofficial partnership with Lincoln City and Thursday's upcoming Louth derby.  Aside from the usual match reviews, previews, and predictions, Kieran & Gary field a number of listeners questions, discuss Tim Clancy's future at St.Pat's and the new FAI/Ireland crests and kit deal among other hot topics in Irish football at the moment.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

It's our biggest and best edition of the pod so far this season as Kieran & Gary reflect on a bumper few days in the LOI.  Damien Duff, Stephen O'Donnell, Billy Dennehy, and Kalen Spillane all feature while the show opens with a discussion on St.Pat's and Tim Clancy after a disastrous few days for the Saints.  Refereeing decisions and the rise in yellow cards is up for discussion while our much-loved predictions league features as ever (As endorsed by Shane Keegan). 

It's a bumper edition of the pod this week as Kieran & Gary touch on some hot topics surrounding the league at the moment such as "multi club ownership models" amid Hull City's apparent interest in a number of LOI clubs while the lads also touch on some LOI TV issues already emerging this season.  This week's guests are Bohemians number two Gary Cronin with the Gypsies the only Premier Division side holding a 100% record going into gameweek 3 while Sean Kelleher tells us how he has discovered an indescribable buzz since becoming a Kerry FC season ticket holder.  Sponsored by QuinnAV.ie

Drogheda United's on loan Lincoln City striker Freddie Draper joins us on this week's show following the Drogs scoreless draw on the opening night away to Shelbourne. Freddie gives us his reaction to the moment everyone is talking about from that game, the Matty Smith miss.  Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett tells us why this will be the Limerick clubs toughest season yet.  There's also audio from Andy Myler and Stephen Henderson.  All the usual stuff too as Kieran & Gaz reflect on all the talking points from the opening weekend and look ahead to game week two in both divisions. Be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.Ie