Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

Happy Christmas to LOI fans everywhere! On this year's BTS Xmas special we bring you interviews with former Ireland international and the new Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliott while we also hear from Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher.  Kieran & Gary review the year that was and look ahead to 2025.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

It's the 2024 season finale, and we're reflecting on Drogheda United's stunning FAI Cup success with Drogs chairperson Joanna Byrne.  The lads reflect on a disastrous season for Derry City and what may happen next at the Brandywell.  Kieran & Gaz also reflect on the season as a whole and name their BTS teams and players of the year for both divisions.  There's also one last BTS hotline so until next year, thank you so much for supporting the show.  We were sponsored all year by the brilliant QuinnAv.ie 

It's our penultimate pod of the season as Kieran & Gary react to Shelbourne's stunning title success. Drogheda United defender Andrew Quinn joins us to talk about Sunday's FAI Cup final.  That's not all however, as the lads discuss stories around the league from Kilduff's imminent appointment at Dundalk to the clear out underway at Bohemians.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Here we are then, it's the final week of the Premier Division season and the title will stay in Dublin but will it be a historic 5-in-a-row for Rovers or will Damien Duff deliver the holy grail to Tolka? The lads have their say.  One team who won't be winning the title is Derry City, the lads discuss the fallout from their title flop.  Meanwhile, Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin joins the lads for a long overdue serious discussion on the proposed slashing and perhaps even total removal of UEFA solidarity payments to First Division clubs.  In BTS's continued commitment to the First Division, the lads also discuss the latest goings on in the playoffs!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Seven title contenders are now four and we could even have a new champion as soon as this Sunday but nothing is ever that simple in the LOI!  On this week's show, we're joined by former LOI referee Graham Kelly and Paul Francis of FC32, the new owners of Cobh Ramblers.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary reflect on the disgraceful scenes that followed Dundalk's relegation at Oriel Park last Friday and John Temple's subsequent media appearance.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

With Dundalk FC potentially set to be relegated this Friday night, we focus on the off-field future of the club by chatting to Gerry Lennon of the newly formed Dundalk FC Supporters Trust.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz discuss Derry City latest "tog filling" weekend and the mad nature of the title race in general.  The lads also discuss the national team following their trip to Helsinki. There's the BTS Hotline and BTS Predictions league too.  All brought to you by QuinnAv.ie

With the lads away to Helsinki, this week's show was meant to be something of an express pod. However, you know Kieran & Gaz by now, they can't stop talking when it comes to LOI so tune in to hear all their latest thoughts, rants and predictions about this wonderful league of ours.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

The lads are back and they're energised from one of THE great LOI TV games on Monday night at Tolka Park. Are Shels folding? Can St.Pat's mount a late title charge? Are Galway United in the race to be crowned kings? We cover every nook and cranny of this insane league run in.  Kieran opens the show with a tribute to the late great Maxi.  There's audio with Ruadhri Higgins, Kevin Doherty and Frantz Pierrot while we've also got the usual BTS Predictions League and BTS Hotline segments.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Former Derry City defender and current Grimsby Town man, Cameron McJannet joins us on this week's show to chat among other things about THAT decision at the Brandywell last Friday.  Kieran & Gary, now card carrying members of the Dublin media it would seem, run through all the latest big talking points such as who will actually win this blood league and perhaps more importantly, who would beat who in a LOI managerial boxing series.  All this utter nonsense as well as the BTS Predictions League and Hotline are brought to you by our sponsors QuinnAv.ie

Rescued from the brink of extinction, the lads discuss the fresh takeover at Dundalk FC. Despite understandable outpourings of relief from the Dundalk fans, Gary warns of a testing road ahead for Lilywhite supporters. Kieran also reports from the 1903's public fan meeting at Oriel Park.  On the pitch, there's plenty to ponder. Can Shamrock Rovers still complete a miraculous drive for five? Could Derry City win the double? As ever, we've got in-depth First Division coverage which this week also includes the eagerly anticipated return of the BTS Kebab Review!  We've also got the predictions league and hotline on a bumper edition of the pod. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

This week's pod is understandably Ireland and Dundalk FC heavy as the lads blow off some steam after a dark week for Irish football.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

If you thought managing a team in the First Division was all about team selection, tactics and transfers, you are mistaken as Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy gives listeners a wonderful and detailed insight into the all consuming life of a manager in the second-tier of Irish football.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz breakdown the latest twists and turns in the race for the title, Europe and the battle to avoid the drop.  We've got our full First Division coverage as ever while the lads also look ahead to Ireland v England in Dublin on Saturday.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

LOI legend Dermot Keely joins us to discuss his new book, the late Jim McLaughlin, his concern for Dundalk FC, and of course, he has plenty to say about the FAI too.  Having attended Weavers Park for one of the most remarkable score lines of the season on Friday, Kieran brings us audio with Drogheda goalkeeper Luke Dennison while listeners will also hear from Stephen Kenny ahead of St.Pat's historic trip to Istanbul this week.  The lads also discuss the eleventh hour postponement of Dundalk v St.Pat's along with a number of other key topics in another riveting edition of the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie - Hit subscribe/follow wherever you're listening! 

As the episode title suggests, it's been another insane week across the LOI. From Cup upsets to calls for Rennies head and the return of Danny Mandriou.....The lads have quite a bit to pick through on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Does anyone want this title? What's going on at Dalymount Park? Did Stephen Kenny disrespect Galway United? Will Aidan O'Brien be a hit at Tolka Park? Did only 68 people really watch Longford at the weekend? All these questions plus your hotline submissions are answered on this week's podcast.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Where do you even start this week? Duffer v Higgins, Maguire's Rebels return, Dundalk's hostile home reaction, Dawson Devoy suspension gate, Sligo Rovers v Rob Hennessey, Athlone v Kerry - The best bad game of all time?  These are just some of the many subjects covered on this week's show which also contains audio with Ruaidhrí Higgins and Brian Maher.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

On this week's show:  - Optimism following Rovers Prague display  - Vaduz victory a turning point for Kenny?  - Can Aidan Keena break the Saints striker curse?  - Keating returns to Turners Cross  - Relegation battle going to the wire  - Sligo Rovers for Europe?  - A bad weekend for goalkeepers  - Shelbourne v Derry City on Monday night!  - BTS Predictions League  - BTS Hotline  - Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

On this week's pod the lads look back on Shamrock Rovers defeat to Sparta Prague, is it the end of the European dream for the Hoops?  Derry's embarrassing Euro exit to Bruno's Magpies is discussed too but did Sunday's big Cup win rescue the week for the Candystripes? Speaking of that cup game at the Brandywell, just how big of a job does Stephen Kenny have on his and can he work his magic in Europe against Vaduz?  Damien Duff's extraordinary post-match interview following Shels cup win in Bray is dissected as is Tim Clancy's comments on wage inflation across the league.  All of this and much more is brought to you by our sponsors QuinnAv.ie  

We've got an assortment of topics and competitions to cover on this week's show. LOI TV Commentator Barry Murphy dials in from Tallaght Stadium with immediate reaction to Shamrock Rovers dramatic win in the Champions League.  We've got audio with Ruaidhrí Higgins & Brian Maher as Derry City aims to avoid an embarrassing early Euro exit at the hands of Bruno's Magpies. We also discuss Shels second leg tie with St Joseph's.  Having witnessed Friday's fan violence in Oriel Park first hand, Kieran gives his views on what unfolded and what should follow while the lads discuss Drogheda's reaction to the unruly behavior from sections of their support.  There's discussion on the new Ireland manager and his proposal for domestic-based international squads, who would make the lads LOI international team? All this and much more on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie    

We're going international on this week's pod as Gibraltar's Louie Annesley joins us to discuss Derry City and Shelbourne's upcoming European ties against teams from the rock.  The current Braintree Town defender also reflects on his time in Ireland with Dundalk, which included relearning how to walk after a life and death brush with sepsis.  Kieran & Gary start the show by discussing Shamrock Rovers scoreless draw in Iceland while there's a full recap of last week's LOI results from both divisions.  The Louth and Midland derbies are the feature fixtures this coming weekend while the lads also give their views on the PFAI's proposal for clubs to have a minimum number of professional contracts on offer.  All of this is brought to you by the good folks at QuinnAv.ie - Our main sponsors.