On the back of two disastrous results against Waterford and St Patrick's Athletic, Tiernan Lynch's troops find themselves with just a single win from their opening four games. Simon and Kevin discuss the early season slump, the controversial decisions in Inchicore, Derry's inability to find the net and they look ahead to a difficult home test against Galway. Featuring interviews with the Derry boss and defender Kevin Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 04, 2025•41 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast On the back of a big Brandywell win against Bohs, Simon and Kevin discuss the major talking points of an encouraging night for Tiernan Lynch's troops and look ahead to a double header of fixtures against Waterford and St Pat's. Featuring interviews with Ben Doherty, Carl Winchester and new signing from Dundee United Kevin Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 25, 2025•54 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast It was a disastrous start for Tiernan Lynch's new-look Derry City side who fell to a comprehensive 3-1 loss to Shelbourne. The lights went out and ideally would've stayed out after a chaotic opening half and the second half didn't get much better. Simon and Kevin discuss the major talking points from a crazy league opener. Featuring interviews with the Derry boss and skipper Mark Connolly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 18, 2025•41 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Back for a third season, Kevin and Simon have plenty to discuss with plenty of new faces at Brandywell under new boss Tiernan Lynch and the lads give their predictions on this year's League of Ireland title race. Featuring interviews with the Derry manager and winger Michael Duffy ahead of Friday's trip to the champions at Tolka Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast This special edition episode features an extensive, exclusive first interview with Ruaidhri Higgins following his departure from Derry City last week. In an honest, though-provoking chat, the 40 year-old former Brandywell boss talks about the reasons he felt it was time to step away; his thoughts on the new manager; what needs to change for Derry to fulfil its potential; dealing with online abuse; the sudden death of his brother and why the 2024 season should be a learning curve for everyone. Ho...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast A new dawn at Derry City called for a special edition of our Talking Derry City podcast and Simon is joined by Kevin who's in sunny Spain and special guest Mark McIntosh who knows a thing or two about the Irish League and in particular new Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch. The guys discuss the appointment of the Belfast man and what he will bring to the table. Also features an interview with Lynch from his official unveiling at Brandywell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Nov 21, 2024•33 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Well that's a wrap for season 2 of the podcast and for an instantly forgettable 2024 season. Episode 40 features 1997 league title winner with Derry City Sean Hargan who gives his verdict on where it all went wrong for Ruaidhri Higgins' men and what he reckons is needed to come back stronger next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 12, 2024•51 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast As FAI Cup fever begins to take its grip on the city, Simon and Kevin are joined by former St Pat's, Shelbourne and Drogheda manager Johnny McDonnell who discusses why he thinks Derry City came up short in the league this season and he gives his thoughts on why the Candy Stripes simply must win Sunday's showpiece against Drogheda. Also featuring an interview with Ruaidhri Higgins from this week's cup final press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Derry City's title tilt came to a miserable end in Inchicore and Simon and Kevin reflect on where it all went wrong. With Shelbourne aiming to rub salt in the wounds and lift the trophy at Brandywell on Friday, we hear from Ruaidhri Higgins on why his team must finish the season on a high and the lads predict how the final day will go down. Also featuring an interview with Andrew Cassidy, author of ‘Cityview – 30 years of Missing A-Z Interviews’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Following a crucial win at Dundalk, Simon and Kevin discuss the potential scenarios on another pivotal weekend of League of Ireland action. They look ahead to Derry City's penultimate game of the league campaign where Ruaidhri Higgins men must simply beat Stephen Kenny's St Pat's to ensure a final day showdown with Shelbourne. Featuring an interview with Higgins who explains why he believes 4G pitches are unsuitable for professional sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Oct 23, 2024•41 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Picking up the pieces after a demoralising Brandywell double header Simon and Kevin discuss the damage done and Derry City's chances of winning one of the craziest title races in memory. Featuring an interview with Derry keeper Brian Maher, the guys give their predictions ahead of a trip to Oriel Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 16, 2024•41 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Derry City are bouncing into a Brandywell double header after a huge win over Bohs at Dalymount which secured a second FAI Cup final in three years for Ruaidhri Higgins' troops. Simon and Kevin take a look back on a memorable night in Dublin and have their say on how the next week will pan out for the Candy Stripes. Featuring an interview with City captain Patrick McEleney who made his 300th appearance for the club on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 09, 2024•48 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast With Simon Collins off on a well earned break (again - seriously!), Kevin McLaughlin and Michael Wilson pick the bones out of a very disappointing night in Drogheda and look forward to a huge FAI Cup semi-final date with Bohemians at Dalymount Park this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2024•45 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast In the aftermath of Derry City's late draw with Shamrock Rovers, Kevin and Simon discuss that controversial penalty decision and what went before it. The lads take a look at the remaining fixtures in the title race and have a chat about who they believe will finish on top at the end of the season. Featuring interviews with Stephen Bradley and Ruaidhri Higgins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 24, 2024•39 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast After Derry's big Cup win over Shelbourne, Simon and Kevin are joined by ex-Shels and Derry midfielder Keith Ward who has his say on where the 2024 Premier Division title will end up. Ward also spent five years at Oriel Park and he discusses Dundalk's financial plight and also what it's like to play under Damien Duff. The guys preview Friday's big Brandywell clash between City and Shamrock Rovers plus much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 17, 2024•59 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast League of Ireland title winner turned pundit Alan Cawley joins Simon and Kevin to discuss the title run-in, the recent lack of league rivalries and sticks his neck in the line to call the winner of Saturday's huge FAI Cup clash between Derry and Shelbourne at Brandywell. , Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 11, 2024•52 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast With Derry City enjoying the international break Simon and Kevin discuss last week's damaging result in Galway. Kevin - still buzzing from securing his Oasis tickets - gives his predictions (under duress) on how Derry's remaining league games will finish and the lads address some of the fans' concerns about the team's current form plus lots more. Also features an interview with Patrick McEleney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 04, 2024•52 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast With Simon Collins still missing in action, Kevin McLaughlin and Michael Wilson pick through the pieces of a busy week at Brandywell that saw three new signings, two debuts, one departure and the small matter of Derry going top of the Premier Division table! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2024•45 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast With Simon Collins sunning himself in Spain, Kevin McLaughlin is joined by Michael Wilson to look back on a tough cup win in Cork, a quarter-final draw against Shelbourne, potential new signings at Brandywell and the legacy of the late, great Jim McLaughlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2024•48 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast It's been a weekend of twists and turns which began with Derry City being held by troubled Dundalk at Brandywell. It looked like Derry's title challenge could fizzle out but a mere 72 hours later and both Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers dropped points to hand Derry a reprieve. Simon and Kevin are joined by Michael Wilson to discuss the unpredictable nature of this season's title race and the implications of the weekend's results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 13, 2024•47 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 10 Man Derry were held by Shels at Tolka but the Candy Stripes can go top with victory over struggling Dundalk on Friday night. Simon and Kevin discuss the aftermath of that stalemate in Dublin, Damien Duff's huff with Higgins and how Brexit has hampered Derry City's summer transfer business plus lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 07, 2024•43 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast With Derry City enjoying an extended break Simon and Kevin discuss the lack of activity in the summer transfer window and build up to next Monday's title showdown with Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Featuring an exclusive interview with Derry City's new Technical Director Mark McChrystal and Ciaron 'Jackie' Harkin talks about his loan move to Coleraine and the reasons behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast It's been a tumultuous week for Derry City Football Club after a humbling by Bruno's Magpies in Europe and a morale-boosting performance and result against FAI Cup holders St Pat's. Trying to sum up the highs and lows of four crazy days following the Candy Stripes, Simon and Kevin discuss the dramatic turnaround in fortunes. Featuring interviews with Ruaidhri Higgins, Stephen Kenny and Michael Duffy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 23, 2024•46 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast After last week's disastrous result in Gibraltar, Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's chances of redemption in the second leg at Brandywell, ticket prices and the return of Stephen Kenny to Brandywell in the FAI Cup. Featuring coverage from this week's Derry City press conference with Ruaidhri Higgins and Brian Maher. Also features an interview with Bruno's Magpies manager Nathan Rooney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 16, 2024•45 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead of Derry City's first European trip of 2024, Simon and Kevin discuss the Candy Stripes' chances of overcoming the challenge of Bruno's Magpies and the soaring heat in Gibraltar. Featuring interviews with Magpies Sporting Director Jansen Dalli and clips from Tuesday's press conference at Brandywell with Ruaidhri Higgins and Pat Hoban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2024•48 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode Simon and Kevin look back on a a big win over Drogheda and look ahead to Thursday's crunch clash with Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Includes interview with Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins from this week's pre-match press conference plus chats with Shane McEleney and Daniel Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2024•54 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's transfer activity featuring interviews from Ruaidhri Higgins and new signing Jacob Davenport from this week's press conference at Brandywell. Kevin also gives us the lowdown on his upcoming trip to Gibraltar and a look ahead to the visit of Drogheda to Foyleside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 26, 2024•37 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode Simon and Kevin discuss Derry City's last minute winner at Bohemians and what it means for this year's title race. Also the guys give their reaction to the Brandywell club's Uefa Conference League tie against Bruno's Magpies and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2024•48 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 0n this week's episode Kevin and Simon are joined by ex-Derry City midfielder and back-to-back Irish League title winner with Larne Joe Thomson who gives his views on Derry's title chances, an insight into Larne's top class facilities ahead of the club's preseason campaign and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2024•48 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast A morale-boosting 3-0 win over Waterford was soured by the injury sustained to Patrick McEleney. Simon and Kevin discuss the aftermath and feature interviews from Brian Maher, Pat Hoban and Paul Hegarty. The pair also look ahead to the visit of Galway to Brandywell as City look for back to back victories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 05, 2024•53 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 
