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Talking all things Derry City, Journal sports reporter Simon Collins and Kevin McLaughlin discuss the latest goings-on in the Brandywell. Featuring special guests, behind the scenes gossip and lots more, join in the weekly conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Derry City progressed to an FAI Cup semi-final meeting with Galway after an impressive comeback victory over Dundalk at Brandywell. Kevin and Michael discuss the performance, a difficult tie at Eamonn Deacy Park and the shock transfer of Barry Cotter to CSKA Sofia. The lads also look ahead to the weekend's trip to Shelbourne as league action resumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Kevin off on a Spanish retreat, Simon secures the Transfer Deadline Day signing of Dundalk striker and former Derry City favourite Danny Mullen to take his place - a significant upgrade on his co-presenter! Danny previews the biggest match of the season: the FAI Cup quarter-final against the Lilywhites at Brandywell next Sunday. The ex-Partick Thistle frontman even sticks his neck on the line with a prediction. Danny discusses his time with Derry and how his former teammate Mark Connolly has changed the mood at the club. The Scot also gives an update on his ankle injury. The episode also features an interview with in-form Ellis Chapman who can't wait for Sunday's cup clash. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1997 title winner with Derry City, James Keddy gives his thoughts on the club's current problems, the characteristics needed to manage 'the biggest club in Ireland', recruitment strategies and how the structures of the football club need reinforced. The Dubliner also gives an insight into the mentality of the 1997 title winners plus much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a turbulent week of controversy surrounding James McClean's stand-off with the football club, Derry City enjoyed an FAI Cup tonic but it was far from plain-sailing against UCD in Belfield. Simon and Kevin discuss the events of a night where Derry rode their luck while the lads react to the quarter-final tie against Dundalk at Brandywell. Featuring an interview with Derry skipper Michael Duffy, the lads also look ahead to a big league clash against Bohemians at Dalymount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The James McClean saga rumbles on as reports claim Derry City terminated his contract. The Ireland centurion turned up for training on Tuesday despite those suggestions as the national media gathered outside Brandywell. Kevin and Simon discuss another eventful week at the club which hosted a meet and greet for almost 1,000 kids at the Feile and look ahead to the biggest game of the season against UCD in the cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City has parted company with Tiernan Lynch after 18 months in charge. We dissect where it went wrong, who's to blame and what happens next as Mark Connolly slotted into the role and guided the team to a comprehensive win over Sligo Rovers. We also discuss James McClean's continued absence from the squad and what it means for the future of the Ireland centurion. Featuring interviews with Derry's interim boss and goalscorer Barry Cotter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City is fast becoming the 'laughing stock' of the League of Ireland as the James McClean social media circus continues to undermine manager Tiernan Lynch. With the club underperforming—just six wins in 26 league matches and seven wins from 31 in all competitions—the latest controversy has overshadowed the off-pitch improvements. With a lack of transparency and silence from the club's hierarchy, Simon and Kevin discuss the lack of leadership at the club. The episode also features interviews with Finn Harps boss Patrick McEleney and goalscorer of that stunning strike at St Pat's, James Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City were out-foxed in Rijeka but it's still all to play for at Brandywell in the UEFA Conference League second leg. Simon and Kevin also discuss the potential to have a regular PSNI presence at the stadium after the CSKA Sofia disaster; Derry's significant financial losses, the latest transfer business, plus exclusive interviews with goalkeeper Brian Maher and new signing Brooklyn Lyons-Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the ugly scenes which marred the return of European football to Brandywell, Kevin and Michael discuss the fallout as Uefa prepare to come down hard on CSKA Sofia and Derry. The lads also review Derry's FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers and a Conference League clash in Croatia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a huge week for Derry City Football Club with CSKA Sofia arriving for the second leg of the Uefa Europa League first round qualifier at Brandywell. Derry are trailing 3-2 but it's all to play for and it promises to be another special European night at the Lone Moor Road venue. Kevin and Simon are on location at a sunny Brandywell Stadium where they recap the first leg tie in Sofia and discuss Derry's chances of progressing to the second round where Qarabag are the likely opponents. Featuring an interview with new signing Darragh Burns who the media met following his move from Grimsby Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Featuring fan interviews and footage from Murphy's Irish bar in Sofia, Simon and Kevin are in Bulgaria as Derry City's European adventure gets off and running against CSKA Sofia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cameron Dummigan produced another wonder strike as Derry City made a winning return to Brandywell Stadium, featuring its spectacular £1.4million grass pitch and new mascot The Candy Stripe Kid. Kevin is joined by Michael Wilson this week as they discuss all the talking points including potential transfers, the visit of Waterford, the upcoming Derry City 5K Run & Walk and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon and Kevin look back at Derry City's Jekyll and Hyde performances over the weekend with reaction from Liam Boyce. The lads also preview the long awaited return to Brandywell. Featuring an exclusive interview with the project manager of the state-of-the-art Brandywell pitch project Richard Hayden who gives us a run-down on the stunning new hybrid grass surface, his unbelievable World Cup experience and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been a busy week on and off the pitch for Derry City who resumed after the midseason break with an emphatic win over Bohs at Celtic Park. Mark Connolly was appointed Director of Football and there's been several Brandywell exits. The Europa League draw paired the Candystripes with CSKA Sofia and Tiernan Lynch's men prepare for a trip to Galway. Simon and Kevin discuss all the goings-on at the club while Gary Slevin shares details of the club's upcoming charity 5K. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Featuring interviews with Derry City treble winners Liam Coyle and Felix Healy, Simon and Kevin look back on the end of an era as the Brandywell club's 'Legends' hang up their boots. The lads also give their thoughts on what's expected to be another big player turnaround in the summer transfer window as the League of Ireland returns following the midseason break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derry City went into the midseason break after a 2-1 loss to Dundalk to stretch their winless run to seven matches as pressure on Tiernan Lynch reaches boiling point. Kevin and Simon discuss the fallout and question why the Derry City Board hasn't been more transparent or outspoken about the recent crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon and Kev pick the bones of two dull, scoreless draws at Celtic Park over the Bank Holiday weekend and Tiernan Lynch's decision to play without a recognised striker despite the club's struggles in front of goal. Patrick McClean provides an honest assessment of where the team is going wrong and we hear from Richard Hayden, project manager of the Brandywell pitch upgrade who gives insight into what fans can expect from the world class surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Treble winner Liam Coyle discusses Derry City's current issues including Tiernan Lynch's future, the crucial role of the new Head of Recruitment, how ex-players can be utilised more and the danger of fans turning against the club. He also reveals plans for a 'last hurrah' for the Derry City Legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin McLaughlin has had enough and went to his retreat in Spain but Simon and Michael picked up the pieces after a disastrous defeat in Drogheda. Calls for a change in management are intensifying ahead of a trip to bottom of the table Waterford. Can Tiernan Lynch turn it around? The lads discuss Derry's search for a new Head of Recruitment, Tiernan's Tinkering and pay tribute to ardent Derry City fan Charlie Doherty who sadly passed away upon his return from Drogheda last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After back-to-back 1-1 draws Simon and Kevin discuss all the big talking points from the Bank Holiday double header including, Tiernan's tactics, Winchester's new deal and that bizarre Pat Hickey handball. Featuring an interview with goalscorer Kevin Dos Santos and a look ahead to Friday's trip to Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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