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 in...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 8Ep. 30
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
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 8Ep. 29
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 ahe...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 8Ep. 28
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.P...
Aug 28, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 27
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
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 8Ep. 26
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
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 25
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
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 8Ep. 24
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...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 8Ep. 23
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 ...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 22
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...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 8Ep. 21
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 divis...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 8Ep. 20
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 t...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 8Ep. 19
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
Jun 26, 2024•42 min•Season 8Ep. 18
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
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 8Ep. 17
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. A...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 8Ep. 16
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...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 8Ep. 15
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 G...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 8Ep. 14
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/bts...
May 16, 2024•39 min
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 th...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 8Ep. 13
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 pow...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 12
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...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 8Ep. 11
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 ...
Apr 24, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 8Ep. 10
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...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 8Ep. 9
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 hi...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 8Ep. 8
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
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 7
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 ....
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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 o...
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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 ed...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 8Ep. 3
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 the...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 8Ep. 2
