

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
The Stand
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 11, 2018 • 31min
Ep 247: The case for Conor McGregor and MMA
Philip O'Connor joins Eamon to discuss Conor McGregor, his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas last weekend, and the ugly scenes it sparked in and out of the octagon. Does that really represent the sport? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2018 • 26min
Ep 246: A good week for Donald Trump
Niall Stanage of The Hill joins Eamon to discuss what has been a successful week in the eyes of Donald Trump after the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. But will this galvanise his base, or spark a backlash in the upcoming mid-term elections? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2018 • 38min
Ep 245: Premier League review
Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to discuss stalemate at Anfield between Liverpool and Man City, Arsenal's ninth successive win, a Man Utd victory but more Mourinho antics, plus Real Madrid's surprise defeat to Alaves and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2018 • 44min
Ep 243: Premier League preview
Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to preview the Premier League, in particular Sunday's clash between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2018 • 28min
Ep 242: Washington waits on FBI report
Niall Stanage of The Hill newspaper joins Eamon to discuss the latest from Washington as all eyes are on the FBI and their report into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the accusations made against him by Christine Blasey Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2018 • 32min
Ep 241: Football with John Giles
John Giles is in studio to discuss the Premier League, Jose Mourinho's continued troubles at Manchester United, and Eamon makes a bold prediction about this weekend's upcoming clash between Liverpool and Man City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2018 • 39min
Ep 240: Matt Cooper on turbulent times for Michael O'Leary
Matt Cooper, author of a new book about Michael O'Leary, is in studio with Eamon to discuss the life and times of the Ryanair boss – and the challenges he faces in the future after Monday's profit warning for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2018 • 41min
Ep 239: Brexit - a UK perspective
Liam Halligan, columnist with the Sunday Telegraph, joins Eamon to discuss the ins and outs of Brexit from a UK/leave perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2018 • 38min
Ep 238: Ryder Cup preview
Gary Murphy of Sky Sports is in studio with Eamon to look ahead to the Ryder Cup 2018. Gary assesses both teams, weighs up Europe's chances of a win, there's discussion of Tiger Woods comeback and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2018 • 35min
Ep 237: Brexit – an Irish perspective
Economist Jim Power joins Eamon in the studio to discuss Brexit and the likely effects it will have on Ireland and the Irish economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


