Roy Keane at 50
Nick and David pay tribute to perhaps Ireland’s greatest ever player, Roy Keane, on his 50th birthday.

Nick and David pay tribute to perhaps Ireland’s greatest ever player, Roy Keane, on his 50th birthday.
AIK Fotboll have become a familiar name with Irish fans after Zak Elbouzedi’s move to Stockholm but also for the fact that they are coached by highly regarded Irishman Sean O’Shea. Sean spoke to the Green Machíne in this Manager Monday special about his globetrotting coaching career which has seen him work for princes in Dubai, take to wilderness of northern Norway and now battling it out for a league title in Sweden. Sean also spoke to us about Elbouzedi’s chances of playing for Ireland, shared...
As a link between the Trapattoni and O’Neill Manager Monday series, Noel King’s cringeworthy spell as caretaker manager is remembered as well as his time in charge of the Ireland women’s team, under-21 side and his role as head of player identification.
Nick and David discuss the FAI’s apology to Robbie Keane and if it was fully warranted given his contract situation. The lads also discuss the potential pay equality that could be incoming for the women’s national team and give a roundup of how the Irish are getting on in pre-season. This plus much more!
Martin and David who were both at Wembley on Sunday both give their first hand accounts of the madness that was seen throughout the day. The Irish reaction to the violence is discussed as well as the implications for a joint 2030 World Cup bid between the UK and Ireland. This plus much more.
After an ill fated Euro 2012, Giovanni Trapattoni endured a forgettable 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign which would cost him his job. More player fallouts, an inability to see games out and an overall verdict on Trap’s reign is discussed in the last episode of this Manager Monday era.
David and Brían engage in a fascinating debate from both angles in light of the reluctance of many Irish fans to acknowledge the success England’s Euro 2020 (plus 1) run. Historical, cultural, media and most importantly. football aspects are discussed where the question is posed if it is ok for Irish fans to support England when they take on Italy on Sunday or would it be sacrilegious?
After a 10 year wait, Ireland finally qualify for a major tournament with fans quietly confident of an upset in Poland. However, trouble in the camp, a manager’s stubbornness and some howlers on the pitch quickly extinguished the optimism. This plus much more in the forgettable Euro 2012 edition of the Trapatonni era.
Nick and David discuss the Irish moves so far this summer, the transfer rumours in the papers regarding Irish players and some Green Machíne predictions of who could be on the move and to where. The live video of this episode is available on Facebook and YouTube.
Ireland go one step further under Trap and qualify for Euro 2012. However, amongst the success is an array of even more player fall outs, a Richard Dunne masterclass in Moscow and even an international trophy. This plus much more in this weeks manager Monday.
David and Martin are joined by former Ireland women’s player and manager Sue Ronan (currently of FIFA) to discuss her playing and management career as well as the major influence she has played in taking the women’s to a drastic new level in Ireland over the last few decades. Sue also gives her views on the current crop of Irish talent, introducing second generation players to the national team and tells us about her experience managing a certain Katie Taylor. An unmissable episode with one of t...
A steadying of the ship, Andy Reid’s signing, some heroic performances and a handball in Paris, the lads remember Giovanni Trapattoni’s infamous first campaign as Ireland came agonisingly close to reaching the 2010 World Cup.
Nick, Martin and Oisín reflect on Ireland’s improvements in the 0-0 draw with Hungary and consider Stephen Kenny’s starting XI for Portugal based on the international camp.
Ireland’s 4-1 win over Andorra is reviewed in what was a live recording after the game. Despite first international goals for Troy Parrott, Jason Knight and Daryl Horgan, there were still some glaring issues in Stephen Kenny’s first win as Ireland manager.
The wonderful man that is Eddie O’Mahony joins David and Martin in what was a live broadcast to talk about his new book ‘Green White Orange: The history of the Republic of Ireland soccer shirt 1921-2021.
10 years on from our last international trophy (yes we are counting it!), Nick and David reminisce over one of the more bizarre Irish football successes on the pitch but also the commercial disaster off it.
Live reaction to Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement ahead of the end of season fixtures against Andorra and Hungary. Includes fan interaction and some healthy debate.
The lads discuss the Ireland under-19 training camp, a possible James McCarthy return and remember David O’Leary’s last game for Arsenal. This plus much more on the Green Machíne Live.
The lads remember Alan McLoughlin, discuss Vera Pauw's issues with a player's dad and much more!!!
The boss, the gaffer and the shambles that followed. Steve Staunton’s reign as Ireland manager involved a number of outer body experiences and utter embarrassments. The Euro 2008 qualifiers, Granny Gate, the infamous USA tour and some bizarre results are all shuddered upon in this latest instalment of manager Monday.
David and Kenny discuss Dublin losing its four Euro 2020 games, Michael Robinson's anniversary, 50 years since Liam Brady's expulsion from school and much more...
In this week’s midweek show which was recorded live, the lads provide what the last few days of Super League madness meant for Irish football as well as the impact Sheffield United’s relegation and Norwich’s promotion will have on the national team. Alan Judge’s unfortunate situation at Ipswich is discussed as well as the whispers that Seamus Coleman could be moving into coaching. This plus much more!
The lads gather their thoughts give an overall verdict on the Brian Kerr era. Wasted opportunity or unfair dismissal? The time leading up to the infamous appointment of the ‘Gaffer’ is also discussed as well as the idea that it was a selection by the FAI to gain the backing of the players.
A Roy Keane comeback, surrendering early leads, flat performances and Israeli amateur dramatics shaped the 2006 World Cup Qualifying campaign which ultimately cost Brian Kerr his job.
In a packed mid-week show, the lads preview the WNT games against Denmark and Belgium, discuss the FAI’s submission to UEFA regarding Euro 2020, Ireland’s latest drop in the FIFA World Rankings, the Andrews/ Quinn debate and the breakthrough of Andrew Omobamidele.
The lads unravel the crux of the proposed All-Island League which seems to be further down the pipeline after the FAI, IFA and UEFA all backed it. Could this be a commercial success and is it a UEFA guinea pig for a European super league?
Brian Kerr’s introduction to the Irish hot seat was to rectify a false start in the Euro 2004 Qualifiers. The regretful campaign, unbelievable friendly results and Roy Keane’s rumoured comeback are discussed by Nick, Martin and David in this latest instalment of ‘Manager Monday’.
Live reaction as Ireland are held to a 1-1 draw with Qatar in Hungary. Where does Stephen Kenny go from here?
The lads try to approach Saturday nights defeat to Luxembourg with clear heads after digesting the various talk from different circles in the last few days. The Qatar match is previewed in what could be one of the most important friendly matches in Irish football history.
David, Martin Brían and Kenny discuss Ireland's shocking 0-1 loss to Luxembourg. Is this the beginning of the end for Stephen Kenny and his dream job as Ireland manager, or are we very much knee deep in clearing out the muck that has clogged Irish football for 20 years.