Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

Late goals, pitch invasions, touchline barneys, managerial spats and fresh appointments, the May Bank Holiday weekend really had it all in the LOI.  Kieran & Gary break it all down for us only as they can.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Paddy Kavanagh joins us following Bohs latest miraculous late recovery while he also gives us a general overview of the Premier Division season so far.  As ever, the First Division gets just as much care and attention on BTS as we speak to Shane Keegan about the second tier and reports linking him with the vacant Athlone job.  We also hear from Ciaran Kilduff on Dean Ebbe's brace away to Longford last week which has naturally left our podcast hosts feeling rather blue.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

It all kicked off over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with Keith Long departing Waterford and Marc Canham announcing his departure from the FAI.  The lads also chew the fat on Bohs incredibly derby day comeback, Cork City's late winner in the Munster derby against Waterford and discuss reports linking Ruaidhrí Higgins with the Blues job and the vacant position at Athlone.  Who were the big winners and losers over the Easter weekend and more importantly what Easter eggs if any did the lads get?  All of this is brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

Easter is fast approaching and aside from overpriced chocolate eggs it means a bonanza of LOI action!  St.Pat's midfielder Jamie Lennon joins us to look ahead to a huge Easter period for the Saints while Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest big stories, including Dario Castelo's departure from Athlone.  BTS prides itself on being the LOI's most interactive podcast, and we've got a flurry of listeners' tweets on this week's show as well as the BTS Predictions League and Hotline segments.   Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

It's been a week of LOI heritage with as many statements and counter statements released as games played. Naturally, the eligibility saga in the First Division is covered in depth on this week's show as are the games across both divisions from last week.  As ever, we've also got the BTS predictions league and hotline with all of this brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

Following his match winning heroics at the RSC on Friday night we catch up with St.Patrick's Athletic star Brandon Kavanagh.  Meanwhile, Dundalk FC manager Ciaran Kilduff chats to us about the need for more support for First Division clubs as the second tier continues to breed some of the leading young talent in Ireland at present.  Kieran & Gaz reflect on a hugely dramatic weekend across both divisions with controversies and drama everywhere you look.  We also read out your latest tweets and of course, there is the BTS Predictions League.  All of this is brought to you with thanks to our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

After a successful trip to Plovdiv and subsequent victory in Dublin the lads discuss rare back-to-back wins for the Boys in Green.  There's plenty of focus on the First Division on this week's show as Kieran & Gaz react to Darren Murphy's Finn Harps departure as well as looking back at last week's games including the Burko derby in Oriel.  The Premier Division returns this week and every game is covered in the usual BTS Predictions League segment.  We also reads out your latest tweets as we strive to continue being the LOI's most interactive podcast!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

With Kieran off to Plovdiv to support the Boys in Green it's a slightly (and we mean slightly) snappier pod this week.  Kieran & Gary reflect on last weekend's results across both divisions and look ahead to this week's First Division matches with the top flight on an international break.  The lads also delve into Alan Reynolds's bizarre post-Pat's interview, the even stranger BORST statement about referees, and touch on the public row engulfing Treaty United. If it's frank & opinionated LOI coverage you're after then it's got to be Between the Stripes.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

The only thing more unpredictable than a big handicap at the Cheltenham Festival is trying to predict the LOI results! Kieran & Gary drill down into a mad set of scorelines from last week while also touching on some hot topics around the league such as that Derry City video clip, refereeing decisions, pitches, the PCA v the FAI and much more.  We also hear from Daryl Horgan and Tommy Barrett on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Following the first Friday-Monday game week of the new season we have an action-packed pod coming your way as Kieran & Gary examine the big winners and losers from the double game week.  Tim Clancy's comments are discussed in depth while the lads also review some other controversial decisions from around the league.  Bohemians, Derry City and Shamrock Rovers slow starts are all covered with lots of fan interaction on this week's pod thanks to all your tweets.  There's also audio with Ryan Brennan & Dylan Hand.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Has Shane Farrell put "chicken fillet roll gate" behind him and how is his relationship now with his former boss Damien Duff? The Drogheda United midfielder chats to us after a MOTM display on Friday night.  Having coached in the likes of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Columbia, Mick McDermott tells us how he's settling into the surrounds of Cobh as Ramblers boss.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz have all the usual stuff for you too.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

The lads are left (gladly) eating humble pie on this week's show as the reflect on the record-breaking Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday. Stephen Bradley v Heimir is also discussed.  Having won a league opener for the first time in their history, we're joined by Kerry FC duo Conor McCarthy and Niall Brookwell on the show.  All the key talking points from the opening round of matches across BOTH DIVISIONS is discussed while Athlone fan Eanna represents the listeners in this week's BTS Predictions League.  We've also got the BTS Hotline and plenty of stick from Bohs fans to get through so pull up a chair and enjoy the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a ninth series as the lads revel in the news of new TV & radio deals for the league as well as the launch of an official fantasy football game, is the LOI finally mainstream?  You'll do well to find a more in-depth preview to the 2025 season than this as the lads drill down into the transfer business done at every club across BOTH DIVISIONS (We never neglect the First Division on BTS).  Dundalk FC attacker Leo Gaxha is our first guest of the season while we've also got audio with Aidan Keena as the Pat's striker talks Mason Melia, title pressures, Molde v Rovers and much more.  The BTS Hotline and Predictions League is back also and all of this is brought to you again in 2025 by our kind sponsor QuinnAv.ie. 

Happy Christmas to LOI fans everywhere! On this year's BTS Xmas special we bring you interviews with former Ireland international and the new Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliott while we also hear from Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher.  Kieran & Gary review the year that was and look ahead to 2025.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

It's the 2024 season finale, and we're reflecting on Drogheda United's stunning FAI Cup success with Drogs chairperson Joanna Byrne.  The lads reflect on a disastrous season for Derry City and what may happen next at the Brandywell.  Kieran & Gaz also reflect on the season as a whole and name their BTS teams and players of the year for both divisions.  There's also one last BTS hotline so until next year, thank you so much for supporting the show.  We were sponsored all year by the brilliant QuinnAv.ie 

It's our penultimate pod of the season as Kieran & Gary react to Shelbourne's stunning title success. Drogheda United defender Andrew Quinn joins us to talk about Sunday's FAI Cup final.  That's not all however, as the lads discuss stories around the league from Kilduff's imminent appointment at Dundalk to the clear out underway at Bohemians.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Here we are then, it's the final week of the Premier Division season and the title will stay in Dublin but will it be a historic 5-in-a-row for Rovers or will Damien Duff deliver the holy grail to Tolka? The lads have their say.  One team who won't be winning the title is Derry City, the lads discuss the fallout from their title flop.  Meanwhile, Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin joins the lads for a long overdue serious discussion on the proposed slashing and perhaps even total removal of UEFA solidarity payments to First Division clubs.  In BTS's continued commitment to the First Division, the lads also discuss the latest goings on in the playoffs!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Seven title contenders are now four and we could even have a new champion as soon as this Sunday but nothing is ever that simple in the LOI!  On this week's show, we're joined by former LOI referee Graham Kelly and Paul Francis of FC32, the new owners of Cobh Ramblers.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary reflect on the disgraceful scenes that followed Dundalk's relegation at Oriel Park last Friday and John Temple's subsequent media appearance.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

With Dundalk FC potentially set to be relegated this Friday night, we focus on the off-field future of the club by chatting to Gerry Lennon of the newly formed Dundalk FC Supporters Trust.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz discuss Derry City latest "tog filling" weekend and the mad nature of the title race in general.  The lads also discuss the national team following their trip to Helsinki. There's the BTS Hotline and BTS Predictions league too.  All brought to you by QuinnAv.ie

With the lads away to Helsinki, this week's show was meant to be something of an express pod. However, you know Kieran & Gaz by now, they can't stop talking when it comes to LOI so tune in to hear all their latest thoughts, rants and predictions about this wonderful league of ours.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie