The Second Captains Podcast

Eoin and Ken talk about a night of one-sided hammerings in the Champions League. The matchweek featured a 7-0, a 6-0, a 5-0, a 4-0 and two 3-0s: TV ratings gold.Gabriele Marcotti joins us to point the finger at the people guilty for allowing this inequality to happen.Plus there's Dundalk's new path, Roy's long memory, Pep's lash at the fans and Jose's beloved Europa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an All-Ireland football final special, with Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion in studio to preview Dublin's quest for two-in-a-row, and what Mayo can do to stop them. We talk to Michael Conroy, veteran of 3 All-Ireland finals, about what his erstwhile Mayo team-mates have learned from their recent heartbreaking defeat. Plus there's pre-race etiquette from Irish paralympian Ellen Keane and family, Eoin's handwriting and Dublin's addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the merits of Claudio Bravo, the resumption of the Old Firm rivalry and Mario Balotelli's sharp insights into this economic treadmill we've all somehow found ourselves on.Jonathan Wilson joins us to analyse the Manchester derby.And Tony Barrett was at the redeveloped Anfield to see Liverpool destroy the champions Leicester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Rio, Pat Hickey has released a statement professing his innocence - we get the latest from Tom Hennigan.Andy Lee tells us why he believes he can take Gennady Golovkin on in the ring, in a way Kell Brook was incapable of in London on Saturday night. Plus there Djokovic's non apology, Ann Downey on the ending of Kilkenny's 22 year famine, and the calming effects of Sweet Caroline on boozed up sports fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken and Ciaran talk about the Manchester derby. Pep has been getting it from all angles this week - can his City boys redress the balance on the pitch? Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to talk about Ireland's draw in Serbia and some of the fallout that's been happening during the week. Are Ireland fans not allowed to express opinions any more? And should we be concerned about the fact that Martin O'Neill still hasn't signed that new contract?Plus there's Zlatan's bants marketing mix, the infinite sadness of Iniesta, and Bobbi the dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five years ago Richard Dunne gave one of the all-time great performances in an Irish jersey... the same Irish jersey that had to have the number drawn onto it with a felt-tip pen. They say never meet your heroes but Eoin met his today and fell even more in love with one of Ireland's greatest ever defenders. Eoin and Richard discuss Ireland's World Cup campaign, away day blues and playing 5 a side in France. Shane Horgan joins us to discuss Stuart Lancaster's appointment to the Leinster backroom team, and there's Warren Gatland, Ruan Pienaar, ceremonial positions in sport, and the Irish obsession with a draw away from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran look forward to Ireland v Serbia and hear what Paul Pogba had to say about table tennis and becoming the best midfielder in the world. Emmet Malone joins us from Belgrade to preview the World Cup qualifier. And John Brewin reports on Sam Allardyce's first game as England manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All-Ireland final turned into a procession for Tipperary, as they destroyed Kilkenny in every facet. We have Eoin Kelly and Malachy Clerkin in studio to dissect what could be one of the great All-Ireland final team performances.Noel McGrath joins us from the team hotel to tell us about parking his cancer diagnosis, combining to deadly effect with his brother John, and watching his younger brother Brian captain the minor team to glory. Plus there's the stench hanging over north Dublin, basque wine and three cheers for the loser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about some of the big deals of transfer deadline day. Ken is throbbing with vindication as Chelsea re-sign David Luiz. But Luiz's Chelsea TV interview doesn't give much away.Richie Sadlier joins us to talk about Ireland v Oman, the goodbye to Robbie Keane and Keano the future Ireland manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's All-Ireland hurling final week, and Seamus Hickey joins us to discuss why more people aren't in love with the prospect of another Tipperary-Kilkenny final. US Murph tells us about a huge story in American sports, as San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem, sparking a predictably massive backlash. Plus there's the return of Eoin's Poems, Robbie's big send-off and our burgeoning relationship across the time-zones with Oman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.