No prizes for guessing what takes up most of this weeks podcast. After 3 hugely successful seasons, Damien Duff resigned as manager of Shelbourne Football Club. The lads discuss the fallout of a defeat against Derry, the happenings of Sunday morning, and what lies ahead. They discuss their pride in how the players and staff performed in Waterford, and how Shels were unlucky not to take all three points. There's all that, plus another massive win in Sligo for our WPD side, and the lads look ahead...
Jun 24, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 67
It's a cobbled together back three as Darren is joined by Lee and John for this week's 1895 Podcast. The lads chat the Champions League draw, Luke Byrne gives an update from Nyon,The Richie Rankings return, and there's a spotlight on the business end of the women's season. All that plus Dublin derby delight, the rise of DOS in the League of Ireland, and Drogheda's Euro dilemma.
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Join Ste and Ben on this week’s episode of the 1895 Podcast as they review a thrilling victory over Sligo Fresh off John Martin's stunning hat-trick, the lads dissect what went right on Friday. Mackenzie Anthony's goal was enough to secure a point in the All-Island Cup, where the Reds sit top of the group with 1 game to play. They also reflect on the significance of the upcoming international break, listener comments, and the customary Richie Rankings.
May 26, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Ste and Ben are here again to look back over another busy weekend. A 6-1 victory in Wexford came in between a defeat and a draw for Damien Duff's team, leaving the lads with more questions than answers. Pearl Slattery broke her 3 game goal drought,, Lorcan Healy made his League debut, and Ste & Ben did their best to not talk about referees. All that plus listener comments, Richie Rankings and plenty more.
May 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 64
There was a late substitution this week, with Darren in the hotseat along side Ste for this weeks 1895 Podcast. The lads break down a massive come from behind victory over St Pats, the mental victory, character, and brave managerial decisions. The assists took centre stage on Saturday, where a brace from Rebecca Cooke saw our WPD side take all 3 points against Galway. We have all the usual stuff, Richie Rankings, listener comments, and of course, some moaning.
May 12, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 63
On this weeks 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben will look back on another busy weekend for the Reds. Victory against Treaty was sandwiched between defeats for Duffer's team, and the lads ask how we can get back to winning ways. There is all the usual stuff, including listener comments and the Richie Rankings, whilst the lads also discuss the potential of the Reds going back to Lansdowne Road.
May 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 62
This week, the lads have more questions than answers. After three 2-2 draws on the bounce, the lads wonder if not winning more games so far could come back to bite us. The All Island Cup is off to a flyer, with the Reds hitting Linfield for 5. There's WPD chat, Ben is angry, listener questions, and of course Richie Rankings.
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 61
This weeks podcast does exactly as the title suggests. Ste and Ben are here to look back on a busy Easter Weekend for the Auld Reds. Draws for Damien Duff's side left the lads feeling confident, satisfied and frustrated, while a 7-0 victory for our WPD side certainly boosted morale for everyone involved. We also have our Richie Ranking's, some listener comments and Ben is angry again.
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 60
This week, the lads are here to review a huge couple of wins in the world of Shelbourne FC. Damien Duff's side bossed Bohemians, while Eoin Wearen's team stuck 7 past Bohs in Dalymount on Saturday evening. There's praise all round, for performances and decisions, as well as Richie Rankings, listener questions, and all the usual moaning and rambling!
Apr 15, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Ste and Ben are here as always to review the 0-0 draw away to St Pats. The lads talk grit, determination, and cutting edge. They also preview two huge Dublin Derbys this week. Damien Duff's side entertain the Gypsies on Friday night, while Eoin Wearen's side head up the road to Dalymount on Saturday. As well as that we have listener questions, Richie Rankings and more.
Apr 09, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Ste and Ben are back with another busy episode of The 1895 Podcast. The lads review a hard earned 3 points in The Showgrounds, made more impressive by the growing injury list amongst the group. Eoin Wearen's side picked up another hugely important 3 points on Saturday, thanks to late Kate Mooney penalty. Also on the agenda this week are red cards, both deserved and undeserved, terrible stick, manager rants and the Richie Rankings.
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 57
On this bonus episode, Ste was joined by former Shelbourne chairman Gary Brown, to discuss Gary's upcoming one man show, "Ollie, One Love One Life". The show, starring Apres Match's Gary Cooke, delves into the life of the charismatic former chairman Ollie Byrne. Gary also dives into his time as chairman, covering the relationship between Dermot Keely and Ollie, the trip to Ibrox in 1998, and plenty more. "Ollie, One Love One Life" will be on stage Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th, at the He...
Mar 26, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 56
This week, the lads chat all about the 4-0 victory over DLR Waves, the professional performance and the woeful pitch. They also preview a difficult trip to Sligo, and try to guess what the starting 11 will be. Aside from that, there's disagreements, Richie Rankings, and the usual listener questions.
Mar 24, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 55
On this weeks 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben break down Friday's 1-1 draw in Tolka Park against Cork City. Everything is on the table, from starting 11's to substitutions. The lads also give their Richie Rankings, and respond to your listener questions.
Mar 17, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 54
The lads are here to review a disappointing weekend for The Auld Reds. Defeats to Drogheda on Friday, and Shamrock Rovers on Saturday saw both the Mens and Womens teams defeated in league action for the first time since September 2022. Bad Shelbourne takes also feature heavily this week, and of course we bring you our Richie Rankings.
Mar 10, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Ste and Ben are back as always with another busy edition of The 1895 Podcast. Shels won their 2nd President's Cup of the season, with a 2-1 win over Athlone Town. Friday night saw the Ringsend Derby end in a 1-1 draw, and it was a share of the spoils again on Monday in Galway, with another 1-1 draw. We also have Richie Rankings, manager meltdowns and more.
Mar 04, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 52
This week on the 1895 Podcast, Ste, Ben and Darren are joined in studio by special guest Harry Wood . From his early days in the Manchester United academy to the challenge of breaking through at Hull City , Harry takes us through the highs and lows of his journey in the game. He reflects on the life-changing move to Tolka Park , the impact of Shels on his career, that goal in Derry, the most incredible night in the Reds 130 year history and Harry takes on Team Mates....
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Ste, Ben and Darren are here this week to review a crazy Friday night in Tolka Park. The Reds roared into a 3-1 half time lead, thanks to a goal from Evan Caffrey and a brace from Sean Boyd. The lads then discuss the swift and professional handling of the half time power cut. We also have listener questions, chat about our new loan signing James Norris, and of course, the Richie Rankings.
Feb 17, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 50
The lads are back this week to look back on the 2-0 victory over Drogheda in the President's Cup. Goals from Mipo and Sean Boyd ensured the first piece of silverware of the season stayed in Drumcondra. Ste and Ben also give their predictions for the upcoming season, as well as talking about Shelbourne doppelgangers, the Richie Rankings, and listener questions.
Feb 12, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Ste and Ben are here this week to preview this Fridays President's Cup game against Drogheda United in Tolka Park. The lads take a stab at predicting the starting XI for the Drogheda game, chat squad depth, as well Shelbourne doppelgangers, away kits, other clubs online antics, and of course, Richie Rankings.
Feb 05, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Ste and Ben are here this week to get more minutes in the legs for pre season. The recent Fan Forum features heavily this week, with the lads breaking down all the off the pitch progress the club is making. All the usual squad talk is here, along with listener questions!
Jan 29, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Ste, Ben and Darren are here this week for the 1st podcast of the season. The lads look at a busy few months within the club, covering all the arrivals and departures, as well discussing last seasons success.
Jan 22, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Ste, Ben and Darren are here for the final podcast of the season. No prizes for guessing what the topic was this week. Harry Wood's goal in Derry was enough to clinch the title for the first time since 2006, and the lads will take us through a highly emotional night last Friday. There's also some listener comments, and the lads give out their final Richie Rankings.
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 45
This week, the lads are here to preview the final game of the season. Victory in Derry would seal a first Premier Division title since 2006 for Damien Duff's Reds. Ste and Ben also look back on the win over Drogheda, and the legends game that took place on Saturday to celebrate 100 years of Tolka Park
Oct 31, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Ste and Ben are here this week to review a breathtaking 6-1 victory over Athlone Town in the FAI Cup Final The lads also discuss the massive three points earned against Waterford on Friday night, which keeps Duffer's team top of the pile going into the final two games. Also on this weeks pod, the lads announce the nominees for this years 1895 Awards.
Oct 23, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Ste and Ben preview the showpiece game against Athlone Town on Sunday, as well as looking ahead to another massive game in Tolka.
Oct 16, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 42
With a huge couple of weeks ahead, Ste and Ben are here to cover all things Reds related. Men and women's fixtures and results, a thriving academy, touchline bans, moaners and much more.
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Ste is back with Ben this week to look back on a dramatic weekend in both title races. Eoin Wearen's WPD side kept their hopes alive with a narrow win in Galway, whilst Damien Duff's team had to settle for a point from two difficult games. All that plus referees, red cards, fan comments and Richie Rankings
Oct 02, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In this special episode of The 1895 Podcast, we sit down with one of Shelbourne's most iconic figures, Dermot Keely. Known for his no-nonsense style both on and off the pitch, Dermot takes us through his incredible career as a player and manager. From leading Shelbourne to double glory to returning when the club was on its knees. Dermot chats about life under Ollie Byrne, his new book, and how newspapers served as social media for the great football rivalries of the 90s and 00s. Join us for the ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Ben and Darren are focused on the FAI Cup clash with Derry City, the WLOI title race hots up, and we reflect on a drawn Dublin Derby at Dalymount. We'll check in with Aiden O'Brien at the Reds pre-match presser and the weekly Richie Rankings separate the winners from the losers of Irish football.
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 38
