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.
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2017 • 50min
Ep 110: Man City's dominance continues, but can they win the Champions League?
Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and John Giles to talk about Man City's dominance of the Premier League, but the panel differ over whether Pep Guardiola's side can go all the way in Europe. There's also discussion of Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal, and a look at the Champions League draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2017 • 42min
Ep 109: Bertie Ahern on Brexit
Eamon is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern who discusses Brexit, the perils of negotiating with a divided British government, and why Leo Varadkar must use Ireland's veto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2017 • 29min
Ep 108: Trump on a roll
The latest from Washington with Niall Stanage. Up for discussion Donald Trump's decision to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the ongoing Michael Flynn investigation, and the president's backing Roy Moore in Alabama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2017 • 38min
Ep 107: Katy French – Death and drugs, then and now
Its 10 years since model Katy French fell victim to cocaine and the Celtic Tiger party. Eamon is joined by Investigations Editor with the Sunday World, Nicola Tallant, to discuss what a grip the drug had on society back then, how it has made millions for the drug gangs, and where we are today as the deadly feud between the Hutch & Kinahan continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2017 • 58min
Ep 106: Joe Brolly uncut
Eamon is joined by Joe Brolly to talk about growing up in Derry, the GAA and its role in the community, commercialism, politics, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2017 • 33min
Ep 105: Frances Fitzgerald on the brink
Eamon is joined by the Irish Examiner's Mick Clifford to discuss the ongoing crisis in justice that may bring down the government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2017 • 44min
Ep 104: Stick or twist with Martin O'Neill?
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to talk about Irish football and the future of Martin O'Neill. Is it time for a change, or stay with more of the same? There's also Premier League discussion, and the possibility of an English winner of the Champions League this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2017 • 38min
Ep 103: Father Peter McVerry on his despair at the government's approach to the housing crisis
Eamon is joined by Father Peter McVerry to talk about his tireless crusade for the homeless of Ireland and his growing despair at the government's response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2017 • 44min
Ep 102: Life inside the White House press room
Eamon is joined in studio by Niall Stanage, White House reporter for The Hill newspaper in Washington DC. On the agenda, Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, Republicans, Democrats and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2017 • 31min
Ep 101: Are we going to Russia?
Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and John Giles to discuss the 0-0 draw with Denmark on Saturday night, the second leg at the Aviva on Tuesday, and to assess the chances of qualification for the World Cup in Russia next summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
