The Premier League kicked off and it didn't disappoint. Roy Shanahan, David Buggle and Neal Dobbs discuss all the weekends action including...

- Have Spurs got the best forward 3 in the Premier League?
- Manchester United's dodgy start and transfer bids
- Klopp + A Draw = Pitchgate 
- Haaland the Beast

And a lot more...

Tbko Football Show S3E2 : Pitchgate

Four years have rolled around since France won the football's biggest prize, well four years and four months. 

There is so much to discuss including...

- Is Southgate too negative to win the World Cup?
- Could Ronaldo damage Portugal's chances?
- Are France heavily reliant on Kylian Mbappe?

And much more......
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Tbko Football Show : World Cup 2022

It's been a couple of tough seasons for Dundalk and already pre-season has the Lilywhite supporters growing nervous.

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the rumours circling around Oriel Park and much more including....

- The Brandywell to get a facelift?
- Is there room for two clubs from Limerick in the LOI?
- Should Cork City be looking to do more than just avoid relegation in 2023?

Tbko League of Ireland S4E2 : What's Happening at Dundalk?

Harry Kane is set to break all sorts of goalscoring records. While that is all well and good, there isn't a trophy in sight. Is he happy to choose loyalty over ambition?

Roy Shanahan was joined by David Buggle and Neal Dobbs to discuss Kane's ambition and much more including....

- The mess at Everton
- Who has the bigger rebuild.... Klopp or Potter?
- The new white card

Tbko Football Show S3E16 : Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle were joined by football journalist James Rogers to preview both the Premier Division and the First Division and it turned up a few topics such as...

- Can Wexford push for Promotion?
- Could Dundalk and Drogheda ever ground share?
- Will Shelbourne have enough to break into the European places?

Plus a lot more!

Tbko League of Ireland S4E5 : Season Preview 2023

Evan Ferguson received heaps of praise at the weekend and that was just music to Bohemian supporters everywhere!

- Derry City in Europe
- Irish Abroad
- Do clubs underestimate the efforts of Ultra Supporters?
- LOI review

Tbko League of Ireland Podcast S4E19 : Millions

As Dave Rogers leaves his position at Finn Harps we ask 'Who will be next to sit in the Finn Harps hot seat?'

- What is needed to help Galway United remain a regular club in the top tier?
- WNT make it 2 out of 2 in the Nations League
- UCD and Andy Myler part company

Tbko League of Ireland Podcast S4E23 : Who Next At Finn Harps?

Is Bobby Charlton up there with the greatest footballers of all time? 
We discuss this and many other topics including....

- Spurs are looking less and less... Spursy!
- Premier League goalkeepers are struggling
- Who has been the best purchase so far?

Tbko Football Show S4E4: Bobby Charlton

If you're a Dundalk supporter these days it's getting more and more worrying. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the rumours surrounding the club and also discuss..

- League of Ireland takeovers at Treaty United & Drogheda
- Stadium developments including Oriel Park
- Is Euro 2028 going to benefit the LOI in any way?

Tbko League of Ireland Podcast S4E24 : Dundalk Rumours

Lionel Messi made it a record 8 Ballon d,Or's. Did he deserve it this year?

Roy Shanahan, David Buggle, and Neal Dobbs discussed this and much more including.....

- Erik Ten Hag starts to feel the pressure
- Saudi Arabia and the 2034 World Cup

Tbko Football Show S4E5 : The Popularity Contest

January shocked us early this year! Are Bayern Munich looking to improve their squad? We discuss.....

- Sancho to Dortmund
- Dyer to Germany too..
- Havertz & Arsenal both struggling 
- Does Klopp need to win the League again before his times up at Liverpool?

Tbko Football Show S4E7 : Dyer By Name, Dire By Nature!

It's only 4 weeks to the League of Ireland's opening games and there is so much to discuss...

- Is Higgins under pressure this season?
- Can Galway make a big impact on the Premier Division?
- Can anyone topple 4 in a row Champions Shamrock Rovers?
- What is success for Damien Duff and Shelbourne?

Plus a lot more!

Tbko League of Ireland S5E1 : 4 Weeks to Kick Off

There was only a handful of Premier League games but that didn't shop the football stories rolling in...

- Eni Aluko questions the policing of online hate speech

- The Saudi League starts to show signs of wobble

- Financial Fair Play rules starting to show its teeth

Tbko Football Football Show S4E8 :Is the Saudi Pro League dying already?

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle talk all things Irish including...

- Do we want a Third tier in the League of Ireland?

- Dundalk is looking  to sell its naming rights 

Plus a bit more!

Tbko League of Ireland S5E2 : The Third Division

Jurgen Klopp shocked the footballing world when he announced he would step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.

- Why is he leaving?
- Who is likely to take over?
- How does the news affect the team this season and next?
- What made him so successful?

Tbko Football Show S4E9 : Klopp

Wexford Football Club is going in the right direction and the news of some US investment into the club is very welcome indeed.....

- Who would you like to be the new Ireland boss?
- A League of Ireland fixture sees itself sneak into the top 50 of Copa 90's best derbies in world football

Tbko League of Ireland S5E3 : Keep Them Coming!

It was a big game, there was no doubt about that! Arsenal claimed all 3 points but Jamie Carragher was having none of the celebrations...

- Can Arsenal win the league?
- Is Pochettino under real pressure now?
- Is Hojlund the real deal?

Tbko Football Show S4E10 : Have Arsenal Won the League?

There seems to be a big weekly story coming out of Dundalk every week! 

- No plastic pitch for Dundalk
- Treaty United feeling the blues
- Longford hit the century

Tbko League of Ireland S5E4 : Dundalk Or Russia

West Ham fans have never fully taken to David Moyes. After being hit for six by Arsenal, it makes things a little more difficult to see a contract being placed on the table!

- Harry Kane gets roasted in Germany!
- Should Kobbie Mainoo be in the next England Squad?
- Should the Blue card be dismissed so easily?

Tbko Football Show S4E11 : David Moyes To Say Goodbye?

What's the future for Irish football? We were at the FAI Football Consultation and a few interesting things were revealed....

Also..

- Dalymount gets the green light
- The Republic of Irelands Nations League draw gets the juices flowing
- And the league is finally   back!!!

Tbko League of Ireland S5E5 : FAI Consultation

The Republic of Ireland manager job seems to be a job that isn't that appealing. We discuss this and much more including...

- Shelbourne to purchase Tolka?
- Finn Harps under threat?
- A look back at the opening weekend

Tbko League of Ireland S5E6 : No-one wants the Ireland Job!

Everton have had some up's and down's this season and the rollercoaster continued over the weekend...

- Klopp earns more Silverware
- Alphonso Davies agrees €70 million move

Tbko Football Show S4E12 : Everton On The Up

When Bohemian's supporters misbehave, is it fair to punish another club for that!? We discuss this and more including...

- Is it ok to put your hands on a ball boy/girl? It seems to be...
- Caoimhin Kelleher reminds everyone that he's still around ahead of the spring internationals

Tbko League of Ireland S5E7 : Bohemian's Ban

Drogheda United's owners were true to their word when they said they would look into acquiring Weavers Park. We discuss the positive news and also..

- CK United next for LOI?
- John O'Shea is the Irish Boss
- Republic of Ireland Women's team face a tough Euro Draw

Tbko League of Ireland S5E8 : Drogheda's Dream

After the big game at the weekend, it's fair enough to say Liverpool will look back on missed opportunities. We discuss this plus much more including... 

- Spurs hammer Villa
- Brighton's Inconsistency 
- Alisson vs Kelleher
- Arsenal tweak that brought the goals

Tbko Football Show S4E13 : Liverpool Win 1-1

When your club has a designated penalty taker, why do they allow someone else to pull rank?

- Coventry make it to Wembley
- Man United look half-decent for once
- Spurs and Villa fight it out

Tbko Football Show S4E14 : Peno's Are Not For Everyone

It was a week of controversy and drama and who doesn't love a bit of football drama......

- Pressure on Pep, Arteta and Klopp, who will buckle first?
- Nottingham Forest accuses the FA and Premier League of cheating
- Who would you want on your team? Saka, Palmer, or De Bruyne?

Tbko Football Show S4E15 : Pep Rants

Eric Ten Haag told us this week that Manchester United are one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the Premier League.... We didn't see that one coming!!

We discuss this and also....

- Salah and Klopp touchline fallout
- It's a two-horse race for the title
- Worry for Ferguson at Brighton

Tbko Football Show S4E16 : The Greatest Show!

It's been a season to forget at Old Trafford and just when you thought it couldn't get any  worse.. the stadium starts to fall apart!

We discuss the Old Trafford waterfall and more including...

- Spurs fan's and their losing mentality
- Premier League clubs to vote on VAR

Tbko Football Show S4E17 : When It Rains It Pours

On the show we had Coerver Coaching to discuss the positives its program can bring to all players at every level.

Coerver Coaching interview

As part of our zoom show we discussed the Newcastle United takeover...

The big kick off Newcastle United Takeover Zoom chat

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