Ken Early
Journalist and commentator known for writing on Irish football and culture; appears as a featured guest offering analysis and written-media perspective on the Ireland campaign and fan behaviour.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 15min
Ep 3514: We Can't Go On, We Must Go On, ScapeGoat Hunt, The Keys Of Navarone
Dion Fanning, Irish football journalist offering match analysis, and Ken Early, writer on Irish football and culture, debate the aftermath of Prague. They dissect fan behaviour, penalty psychology and whether crowd hysteria affected performance. They also tackle managerial questions, squad depth, VAR controversies and the Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham story.
Jan 7, 2026 • 28min
Ken Early on why Ruben Amorim and Manchester United were a disastrous match
Ken Early, an Irish Times football columnist, dives into the rocky tenure of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. He highlights the early warning signs of a poor fit and Amorim's damaging public critiques of players. The discussion touches on structural tensions between managers and coaches, and the political savviness required to survive in modern football. Early critiques Amorim's rigid tactics, explores strained player relations, and discusses potential replacements while affirming that Manchester United remains a prestigious role despite its challenges.
