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The lads chat about the latest week of Ireland disappointment, underachievement and utter misery after the 0-0 draw against Georgia and the 2-nil defeat to Switzerland, which leaves Ireland needing a win against Denmark to ensure qualification to Eur 2022, and avoiding a very difficult Nations League play-off round.On the agenda is the 3-5-2 experiment failure, the situation with James McClean and his below par performances, Seamus Coleman and if he could be reaching a crossroads in his Irish career, the sudden yearning for Stephen Kenny and a note of gratitude to Derrick Williams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've got Dan Bardell (@danbardell) of the Villa View on this week to talk about the rise of fan-led football content and journalism, and it's place in the industry alongside traditional football reporting. (35:00 mins)Elsewhere, Kevin and Cian chat about Man Utd and Arsenal's averageness, Newcastle's misfortunes under Steve Bruce, why Brendan Rodgers isn't appreciated despite taking a good club to new heights, and discuss the latest Irish squad which has been struck with some major absentees ahead of the games against Georgia and Switzerland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's podcast, Kevin is joined by Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88) and Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn) for a complete look at Manchester United - including Tuesday's earnings call where Ed Woodward announced record revenues, their insistence to proceed with a Director of Football, the problems with the squad in light of the loss to West Ham and recent spate of injuries, the transfer agenda and some of the changes Solskjaer can look to try and turn things around. (29:00 mins)Before that, the lads chat about Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea and the Blues' free shot under Lampard, and whether Manchester City's thumping over Watford is a sign of things to come. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a Champions League special this week with Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) to talk about all the contenders in this year's contenders, including why Liverpool look strongly replaced to go all the way again, Manchester City's defensive woes, if Barcelona can turn around their recent away misfortune, the best of the rest and some of the dark horses and exciting young talent on show, including Ansu Fati and Joao Felix. (20:00 mins)Before all that, Kevin, Cian and Phil talk about Liverpool's defeat in Napoli and if Frank Lampard was right to keep trust in his kids in their European Cup opener. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show we speak to the Business Post's Aaron Rogan (@AarRogan) on the match fixing allegations currently facing Limerick FC, as well as wider issues with gambling in sport, including the vice grip it has from a sponsorship and advertising perspective as well as the cultural and societal issues that this has manifested, with addiction on the rise in Ireland, and look at the personal and corporate responsibility of gambling. (From 32:00 mins)Before all that, the lads wax lyrical on the Ireland U-21 side and pluck some positivity from the senior team's results, and look to see who could possibly give Mick McCarthy a headscratcher going into the next round of competitive games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the first international break of the season and to preview Ireland's next batch of games we speak to Goal.com's Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) about Ireland's current squad, the absence of Shane Long and the possibility of Matt Doherty eventually replacing Seamus Coleman. Looking further long term, we discuss the fresh faces that are beginning to emerge at Premier League clubs in the underage ranks, which may signal an exciting new dawn for Irish football. Also, Ronan explains the latest situation with Bayern Munich's soon-to-be-Irish youngster Ryan Johansson.Before all that, Kevin and Cian discuss Sadio Mane and Mo Salah's lover's tiff, Graeme Souness' uncalled for comments about Moise Kean, and the utterly baffling decision that denied Aston Villa a point at Crystal Palace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's show we speak to Bury FC fan Jamie Hoyle (@jtahoyle) about the club's fascinating recent history, which culminated in it being hours from liquidation this past weekend. We speak about the club's recent financial troubles and the ownership merry-go-round which led to it being bought from a pound, and how they still earned promotion last season despite lack of payment and financial issues. Jamie tells about Bury's impact on his family and the community around it, and why relegation doesn't matter once there's a football club there to support.Elsewhere, Kevin, Cian and Phil talk about Liverpool's emphatic win over Arsenal and the defensive frailties that continue to hurt the Gunners, Newcastle's shock win over Spurs and why Christian Eriksen simply must start, and we touch on James Maddison's reported flirting with Ireland, and why others - and not he - could make the switch in the coming years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the La Liga kicking off this past weekend, there was plenty to talk about with AS's Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) after a busy summer for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as Gareth Bale stays and Philippe Coutinho leaves, all the while Atletico Madrid could steal the show with new boy Joao Felix.On the Premier League front, Kevin, Cian and Phil get into some more VAR chat after Manchester City's match winning goal against Spurs was chalked off at the weekend, talk about Manchester United and their odd penalty procedure but improving performances, and take a look at the wealth of Irish talent doing the business at Sheffield United. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VAR is here to control every aspect of our lives. Kevin, Cian and Phil chat about the impact VAR will have on the game and the kinks they still have to work out. We chat Liverpool and Norwich, and why we learnt more about the Canaries. We admire the new lean machine Harry Kane and drool over Christian Eriksen, and explain why their 3-1 win over Aston Villa flattered them.In part two we're joined by the Racing Post's Andy Synnott (@andy_syn_8_) to talk about all things Chelsea in the new Frank Lampard era, including the transfer ban, Jose Mourinho's beady eye from the studio, the youthful impact and if Tammy Abraham can score their goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin, Cian and Phil are back for the 2019/20 season to bring you more football fire in three very distinct Irish accents. In the first podcast under the new 'Three At The Back' name, the lads preview the upcoming Premier League season, including all of the major transfer activity (or lack thereof) across the top six and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.