02 Episode 8: Ireland v Saudi Arabia
In the penultimate 2002 series episode, Nick and Martin watch back the highlights of Ireland's 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Yokohama and share their fond memories on a special night for Irish football.

In the penultimate 2002 series episode, Nick and Martin watch back the highlights of Ireland's 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Yokohama and share their fond memories on a special night for Irish football.
David and Martin react to Ireland’s 1-0 loss to Ukraine and bring you all the comments of the fans.
The lads preview the Ireland v Ukraine (eventually!) after signing through the media and fan reaction to our 1-0 loss to Armenia on Saturday. We also throw back to Jack Charlton’s moving return to Lansdowne Road in 2015.
Nick and Martin watch through the highlights of Ireland’s famous draw with Germany at the 2002 World Cup and share their memories of Robbie Keane’s late equaliser.
The lads sift their way through the Kenny Haters, who have been noticeable by their absence up until now and try to explain why Ireland were so, so bad...
Nick and Martin watch back and discuss Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Cameroon after a week of turmoil following the Roy Keane fiasco. We also hear from the goal scorer himself Matt Holland as he discusses the goal and how he mastered his technique.
All the latest Irish football updates as the lads profile Armenia and preview the game as well as bringing you all the latest social media watch and remembering the Euro 88 squad which was names 25 years ago and Matt Holland’s screamer against Cameroon which was 20 years ago this week.
Veering away a bit from the Irish context, the lads review and share their memories of the 2002 World Cup, from some incredible upsets to Ronaldo’s redemption and a bit of (alleged!) match fixing along the way.
Listen back to the lad’s reaction to Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement for the June fixtures against Scotland, Ukraine and Armenia.
The latest Irish football news and updates including the closing thoughts on the Irish performances in the Premier League, a discussion around the plague of pitch invasions and remembering Liam Brady’s goal that gave Ireland victory over Brazil in 1987.
The unavoidable episode of the series as the lads give their momentous and thoughts 20 years on from that old chestnut….Saipan!
Nick and Martin bring the latest Irish football news and updates as they discuss Nathan Collins’s rapid rise and chat about the release of Callum O’Dowda and David McGiodrick from their clubs as well as a throwback to the 1994 World Cup squad announcement which happened on this day 28 years ago.
In the latest episode of the 2002 anniversary series, the lads look back at Niall Quinn’s testimonial which was not only remembered for the incredible amount of money raised for charity but the media frenzy created by Roy Keane’s withdrawal from the game. Did this play a part in the Saipan saga?
David and Martin bring the latest Irish football updates on the last week of the Championship, discuss the latest Irish football news including away ticket information and wish Jack Charlton a very happy birthday. This plus much more!
Nick and David look back exactly 20 years to the day that Mick McCarthy announced his Ireland squad for the 2002 World Cup. Who were the surprise exclusions and the forgotten men who made the original squad but did not travel to the Far East?
The introduction episode to the new mini series celebrating 20 years since Ireland’s last World Cup appearance in 2002.
David and Martin bring the latest player updates from the weekend as a number of Irishmen ended the season with club awards, Aaron Connolly latest off the field antics are discussed and the legend that is David O’Leary is remembered on his 64th birthday. This plus much more!
All the latest Irish football updates and news as James McClean makes the L2 Team of the Year, Roy Keane is linked with Hibs, Bazunu PFA snub and the Liverpool Ladies trio triumph. This plus much more!
The latest Irish football news and player updates in the new live format of Our Boys in Green.
Nick caught up with recently retired former Watford, Blackburn and Aberdeen player Tommie Hoban about life after football, being linked with some of England’s biggest clubs as a youngster and captaining Ireland at underage level.
The final episode of the Gaffer Series covers the club career of Mick McCarthy.
Nick and Martin bring all the latest Irish football news and updates from the weekend as Michael Obafemi, Matt Doherty and Chiedoze Ogbene all hit the headlines
Nick and David reminisce over Ireland’s underwhelming stay at Croke Park on the 15th year anniversary of the first game against Wales.
The penultimate episode of the gaffer series looks back at Chris Hughton’s managerial career at Newcastle, Birmingham City, Norwich City, Brighton and Nottingham Forest as well as his spells assisting Spurs and Ireland.
Listen back to the live post game show and all the comments of the fans as Troy Parrott’s stoppage time screamer saw Ireland beat Lithuania 1-0.
Listen back to this live show and all your comments as David and Nick give their reaction to Ireland’s 2-2 ‘victory’ over Belgium and discuss the news that Robbie Keane is speaking an apology after claims were made he should refund his FAI wage.
Former Ireland international Matt Holland joins the Green Machíne to preview the upcoming games against Belgium and Lithuania. Matt shares his thoughts o; the current Ireland squad and throws back to THAT goal against Cameroon nearly 20 years ago.
The latest international week news including Jimmy Dunne’s call-up, Darren Randolph’s apparent availability and Michael Clegg’s comments on Saipan!
The one everyone has been waiting for as Roy Keane’s brief but dramatic management career is remembered.
Nick and Martin bring the latest player updates ahead of international week as well as the news of the appointment of John Eustace and reaction to Stephen Kenny’s Ireland squad and the Irish underage squads.