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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon and Michael are at Brandywell as news breaks of James McClean's contract termination; the club and player reached an agreement following a long drawn-out saga. Featuring an interview with James Clarke, the lads discuss the final league fixture of the season against Sligo at the Showgrounds on Friday night and of course the build-up to the Aviva Stadium FAI Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the James McClean controversy raging on after the Ireland international's comments on men's mental health, his brother Patrick is captaining Derry City through the storm. He produced a sensational man of the match performance against St Pat's as Kevin Dos Santos also stepped up to the plate in the absence of the injured Michael Duffy. Featuring interviews with both Paddy McClean and Dos Santos, the guys take a look back at Monday's 1-0 win and look ahead to a final Brandywell match of the year against Dundalk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six times winners Derry City is back at the Aviva for a 13th FAI Cup Final after a brilliant victory over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. Simon and Kevin discuss another Michael Duffy masterclass and how Mark Connolly has revived the season and reconnected with the fanbase. Featuring interviews with Patrick McClean and captain fantastic Duffy, the lads also have a look at the league double header against Drogheda and Pats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four days before Derry City's biggest game of the season - an FAI Cup semi-final against Galway United - the PFAI on behalf of James McClean, issued a statement hitting out at Derry's treatment of the Ireland centurion. Simon and Kevin discuss the latest developments in the ongoing dispute, the statement's controversial timing, and the PFAI's role. Of course there's the matter of a big match on Saturday in Galway and the lads also give their thoughts on how it will go. There's also footage from both the Galway United and Derry City press conferences with John Caulfield, Mark Connolly and Michael Duffy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Northern Ireland international, Celtic and Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn chats about his full-circle journey: from his first full-time professional contract with Derry City to a dream move to Celtic, finding a home in Pittodrie and his unforgettable international memories including upstaging Cristiano Ronaldo on his milestone 100th cap for Portugal and scoring in that famous Euros win over Ukraine in France 2016. Now first team coach at Derry, McGinn chats about a crunch season finale, the promising plans for the youth academy and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City went into the international break looking sharp after a comfortable 1-0 victory over Galway United at Brandywell, a pseudo dress rehearsal for the FAI Cup semi-final. Simon and Kevin look back at the talking points from a successful week for Mark Connolly's men including the possibility of new contracts on the horizon for two of the top performers at the club. Featuring an interview with the man of the moment Adam O'Reilly and a nostalgic look down memory lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been a productive weekend on the road for Derry City, as Mark Connolly's troops battled for four valuable points out of six at Shelbourne and Waterford. The Monaghan man has got the Candy Stripes firing on all cylinders ahead of Friday night's home clash with Galway United. Can Derry finish on a high before the international break? Kevin, Michael and Simon get together to discuss all the League of Ireland talking points as we enter the business end of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City progressed to an FAI Cup semi-final meeting with Galway after an impressive comeback victory over Dundalk at Brandywell. Kevin and Michael discuss the performance, a difficult tie at Eamonn Deacy Park and the shock transfer of Barry Cotter to CSKA Sofia. The lads also look ahead to the weekend's trip to Shelbourne as league action resumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Kevin off on a Spanish retreat, Simon secures the Transfer Deadline Day signing of Dundalk striker and former Derry City favourite Danny Mullen to take his place - a significant upgrade on his co-presenter! Danny previews the biggest match of the season: the FAI Cup quarter-final against the Lilywhites at Brandywell next Sunday. The ex-Partick Thistle frontman even sticks his neck on the line with a prediction. Danny discusses his time with Derry and how his former teammate Mark Connolly has changed the mood at the club. The Scot also gives an update on his ankle injury. The episode also features an interview with in-form Ellis Chapman who can't wait for Sunday's cup clash. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1997 title winner with Derry City, James Keddy gives his thoughts on the club's current problems, the characteristics needed to manage 'the biggest club in Ireland', recruitment strategies and how the structures of the football club need reinforced. The Dubliner also gives an insight into the mentality of the 1997 title winners plus much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a turbulent week of controversy surrounding James McClean's stand-off with the football club, Derry City enjoyed an FAI Cup tonic but it was far from plain-sailing against UCD in Belfield. Simon and Kevin discuss the events of a night where Derry rode their luck while the lads react to the quarter-final tie against Dundalk at Brandywell. Featuring an interview with Derry skipper Michael Duffy, the lads also look ahead to a big league clash against Bohemians at Dalymount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The James McClean saga rumbles on as reports claim Derry City terminated his contract. The Ireland centurion turned up for training on Tuesday despite those suggestions as the national media gathered outside Brandywell. Kevin and Simon discuss another eventful week at the club which hosted a meet and greet for almost 1,000 kids at the Feile and look ahead to the biggest game of the season against UCD in the cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City has parted company with Tiernan Lynch after 18 months in charge. We dissect where it went wrong, who's to blame and what happens next as Mark Connolly slotted into the role and guided the team to a comprehensive win over Sligo Rovers. We also discuss James McClean's continued absence from the squad and what it means for the future of the Ireland centurion. Featuring interviews with Derry's interim boss and goalscorer Barry Cotter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City is fast becoming the 'laughing stock' of the League of Ireland as the James McClean social media circus continues to undermine manager Tiernan Lynch. With the club underperforming—just six wins in 26 league matches and seven wins from 31 in all competitions—the latest controversy has overshadowed the off-pitch improvements. With a lack of transparency and silence from the club's hierarchy, Simon and Kevin discuss the lack of leadership at the club. The episode also features interviews with Finn Harps boss Patrick McEleney and goalscorer of that stunning strike at St Pat's, James Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City were out-foxed in Rijeka but it's still all to play for at Brandywell in the UEFA Conference League second leg. Simon and Kevin also discuss the potential to have a regular PSNI presence at the stadium after the CSKA Sofia disaster; Derry's significant financial losses, the latest transfer business, plus exclusive interviews with goalkeeper Brian Maher and new signing Brooklyn Lyons-Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the ugly scenes which marred the return of European football to Brandywell, Kevin and Michael discuss the fallout as Uefa prepare to come down hard on CSKA Sofia and Derry. The lads also review Derry's FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers and a Conference League clash in Croatia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a huge week for Derry City Football Club with CSKA Sofia arriving for the second leg of the Uefa Europa League first round qualifier at Brandywell. Derry are trailing 3-2 but it's all to play for and it promises to be another special European night at the Lone Moor Road venue. Kevin and Simon are on location at a sunny Brandywell Stadium where they recap the first leg tie in Sofia and discuss Derry's chances of progressing to the second round where Qarabag are the likely opponents. Featuring an interview with new signing Darragh Burns who the media met following his move from Grimsby Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Featuring fan interviews and footage from Murphy's Irish bar in Sofia, Simon and Kevin are in Bulgaria as Derry City's European adventure gets off and running against CSKA Sofia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cameron Dummigan produced another wonder strike as Derry City made a winning return to Brandywell Stadium, featuring its spectacular £1.4million grass pitch and new mascot The Candy Stripe Kid. Kevin is joined by Michael Wilson this week as they discuss all the talking points including potential transfers, the visit of Waterford, the upcoming Derry City 5K Run & Walk and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon and Kevin look back at Derry City's Jekyll and Hyde performances over the weekend with reaction from Liam Boyce. The lads also preview the long awaited return to Brandywell. Featuring an exclusive interview with the project manager of the state-of-the-art Brandywell pitch project Richard Hayden who gives us a run-down on the stunning new hybrid grass surface, his unbelievable World Cup experience and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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