Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

This week's pod is one of our most content-filled episodes ever as Kieran and Gary examine the spike in overseas transfers for LOI players by speaking to the founder of Gen-Z Football & Media Agency, Andy Burton. The former Sky Sports Reporter also discusses his time as Technical Director at Dundalk under Peak6.  There's both domestic and European discussion as the lads review Shamrock Rovers fine display against Hibernians and look ahead to Sligo Rovers and Derry City's European campaigns.  

Following on from the appointment of Shane Keegan as Cobh Ramblers manager, we're joined by Rams chairman Bill O'Leary to discuss all things Ramblers from parting ways with Darren Murphy to appointing Keegan, off-field success this season, dealing with crowd trouble, ambitions for the future and much more in a wide-ranging interview.  The lads also discuss Louis Britton's shock move to Cork City which has Waterford fans up in arms while the very future of the Blues is debated after reports broke last week that the Munster club may be up for sale.  Other hot topics this week include Tim Clancy underperforming at Pats, Caulfield's tactics holding back Galway United, Bohs losing yet another Derby, more trouble at the Carlise Grounds and much more.  Nobody covers both divisions quite like Between the Stripes LOI podcast so get stuck in and subscribe to the show! 

After a week away supporting the Boys in Green in Poland, Burko & Gaz are back with another edition of the show. On this week's pod, we catch up with LOI legend Raff Cretaro who gives his thoughts on the appointment of former teammate John Russell as Sligo Rovers manager, the struggles of his former side Finn Harps this season, and the rapid loss of form by Derry City, where Raff was on the coaching ticket last season. Longford Town FC's longest-serving current player, Karl Chambers chats with us following his stunning late equaliser versus Cork City. While other topics on this week's show include: Dundalk title challengers? Referees, Higgins under pressure? Cobh's hunt for a new boss, Bray's horror show season continues, European & FAI Cup draws, and much more. 

The League of Ireland First Division returns on Friday night after the summer break so Kieran & Gary look ahead to this weekend's matches as well as speaking to Longford Town manager Gary Cronin as he prepares to take on his old side Bray Wanderers.  With it being a busy international window in the Nations League, Ronan Calvert from "Kenny's Kids" joins us to look back on the nightmare in Armenia before looking ahead to the Dublin double header this week against Ukraine and Scotland.  The lads also cover the breaking Kerry FC story and what it may mean for the LOI as well as tackling all the other latest hot topics across LOI and Irish Football!  There's something for everyone on this week's show so be sure to listen, share and subscribe! 

As the League of Ireland enters its mid-season break, the BTS team is hard at work on this week's show handing down their report cards for all 19 clubs and their performances so far this season. Who's top of their class and who's barely getting by? Tune in to find out. 

Slightly later in the week than usual but well worth the wait, S6EP15 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast is here and features interviews with Shamrock Rovers gaffer Stephen Bradley and Drogheda United's on-loan Lincoln City keeper Sam Long.  Among this week's hot topics are Liam Buckley's departure from Sligo, Ian Ryan's decision to stay at Wexford, poor refereeing standards, the FAI, and sadly once again, crowd behavior.  Friday and Monday's Premier Division games are reviewed while as ever, we've got every base in the First Division covered too. An enjoyable listen as ever so what are you waiting for, get stuck in now!

We're back with another live edition of the pod this week as Kieran and Gaz are joined by callers from St.Pat's, Bohs, and Finn Harps while there are plenty of listeners' tweets discussed on the show.  Among the topics for discussion this week:  Is the title race over? Crowd trouble Can UCD stay up? Is style of play important? The First Division & much more! 

Biding his time upon leaving Bohs, mixing his studies with playing professional football, scoring the promotion-winning goal to the Championship, playing with the lovable Ogbenne, NFT's.......It's all up for discussion as we sit down with Rotherham striker Georgie Kelly on this weeks show. As ever, Kieran & Gary get stuck into the latest results while asking "why is Liam Buckley not under more pressure?"  The lads also reflect on the latest hot topics such as Bradley's decision to stay put while also looking ahead to and predicting the outcome of this weekend's matches.   All this and more on another bumper edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast!

This week's pod is a Twitter live space as we open the floor to our listeners for your calls and comments. The lads reflect on the latest hot topics including Stephen Bradley's talks with Lincoln City and Pat Devlin v the Bray fans in Wexford. Gary tells us all about his trip to Germany and much more on an enjoyable edition of the show. 

It's our biggest & best show yet as award-winning journalist & co-author of Champagne Football, Mark Tighe joins us to discuss all things FAI & Irish Football.  Keeping with the book theme, Dundalk legend Brian Gartland tells us about his new book "One Last Shot" while his Lilywhites teammate Keith Ward is also a guest on the show.  Away from the interviews, Kieran & Gary reflect on another weekend of crowd trouble at LOI grounds and follow it up with a strong discussion on the issue while there's debate on other hot topics as well as the usual fixture reviews and previews from both divisions.  A must-listen for any and all fans of Irish Football!

After a hectic bank holiday weekend across the League of Ireland, the BTS team looks back on all the big talking points from the Easter period, including today's news that Ian Morris is no longer the manager of Waterford FC.  There's an interview with Hearts midfielder Aaron McEneff, fresh off the back of the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Edinburgh rivals Hibs, while Aaron also talks about his brother's start to life at Shelbourne and he gives us his title prediction.  Meanwhile, Longford skipper Sam Verdon is also a guest on this week's show. As ever the lads get stuck in with some weekend predictions with good old Jon Brier making a cameo appearance. All this and more on S6EP10!

For the first time ever, Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming to you live from a LOI ground with this week's show coming from Bishopsgate, the home of Longford Town FC.  On the show, we hear from the now-former Athlone Town AFC manager, Martin Russell while Dean Williams speaks to us following his third goal of the season against Bohemians on Friday night. 

There's lots to mull over on this week's show as we ask who is the best manager in the league and if the lads are still sticking with their original title predictions after a strong start from Derry City in the Premier and a slow start by First Division favs Waterford. The apparent split in the Bohs fanbase is also tackled on the show. After a strong weekend on the predictions front, the lads once again get stuck in with some tasty tips for this weekend's matches as well as looking back on all the latest results from both divisions.  On top of all of that, we've interviews with the man sitting pretty at the top of the tree with Derry City, that's of course Ruaidhri Higgins while Longford Town boss Gary Cronin is also a guest on this week's show. 

Caulfield, Kenny, Kebabs & Veggie Burgers. We've got it all covered on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast in true BTS style.  Treaty United media mogul and long time fan of the show, Jason Shanahan stars as a guest co-host alongside usual partners in crime Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly, while Derry City defender, Shane McEleney and the man behind the new LOI fantasy football game, Nathan McConnell are this week's special guests on the pod.  There's truly something for every Irish football fan on this week's show so do give it a go, we promise it's better than the Aviva Stadium food. 

The first-ever live edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast took place via Twitter spaces earlier this week and is now available to listen back to.  Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review/preview the latest LOI action across BOTH DIVISIONS while there are topical debates on crowd trouble, the FAI's EURO 2028 bid, and much more. 

"We're angry Tony." The lads have a lot to get off their chests this week after a wasted trip to Limerick on Friday night, with Treaty United board member & media man, Mike Aherne fielding a number of their questions and complaints on the show.  Following a busy Friday-Monday schedule in both divisions of the LOI, the lads look back on and look forward to all the latest action with Gary enjoying a particularly fruitful week in the predictions league last time out.  All this and more on another hard-hitting, opinionated, and passion-filled episode of your favourite weekly LOI podcast, Between the Stripes LOI podcast. 

On this week's show, Shelbourne midfielder, Aodh Dervin talks about recent praise from his manager, Damien Duff, and moving away from "mammy" for the first time.  American goalkeeper, Luke Dennison reflects on his first-ever league appearance for Longford Town, despite this being his third season at the club. Luke also talks about how his move from the States came about, his love for the LOI, and more.  As always, the lads get stuck into every single game across both divisions in terms of reviews and previews of all the latest matches while there may be a mention or two of bad pitches.  Also contains chats on recent crowd incidents and what can be done to combat it plus some more ramblings about the proposed third division, FAI culture and more.  

A jam-packed (can you put jam on pancakes?) show for you this week as we're joined by four top-class guests.  Shelbourne boss, Damien Duff tells us why he believes he's got four of the best midfielders in Ireland in his dressing room.  Dundalk Head Coach, Stephen O'Donnell reflects on a 3-0 win at home to Finn Harps.  Wexford FC manager, Ian Ryan discusses his sides rollercoaster start to the season and the return to form of players like Dinny Corcoran and Conor Davis.  While Drogheda FC chairman, Conor Hoey informs listeners of how they can attend the Drogs home game v UCD on Friday for FREE!  All this and the usual lark, plus a debate on why Stephen Kenny still hasn't signed a new contract with Ireland, following the announcement of record season ticket sales by the FAI.  That enough to satisfy your LOI appetite this week? 

Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & Nigel Hegarty look back on the opening weekend of games in the LOI Premier & First Divisions as well as looking ahead to this weekend's fixtures.  John Mernock of Save Tolka Park updates us following a big week for the movement while Treaty United striker, Enda Curran is on to silence his critics in the BTS studio.  The lads talk about the LOI highlights show, the 5 subs rule, and much more. 

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a sixth season and we're back with a bang ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the 2022 League of Ireland season!  Christian Magerusan tells us of his remarkable road to recovery after signing for Longford following over 3 years of a hellish injury nightmare. New Drogheda United manager, Kevin Doherty reacts to Friday's Malone Cup win against Dundalk and looks ahead to his first season in charge of the Drogs while Hamilton defender, Dan O'Reilly updates us on his progress in Scotland after his move from the LOI.  There are previews and predictions for EVERY GAME in BOTH DIVISIONS plus a serious discussion on the FAI's long-term plan and proposed EURO 2028 host bid.