Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

Between the Stripes LOI podcast has always championed the First Division and this week's show is no different as we speak exclusively to Kerry FC manager Billy Dennehy after the Kingdom's historic first-ever LOI win on Friday while Treaty United striker Enda Curran joins us after finding himself embroiled in a spot of controversy at Bishopsgate on Saturday.  As ever, we've got all the latest Premier Division reviews and previews for you too with this week's show starting off with a deep discussion on the title race with both Shamrock Rovers and Derry City recording Friday/Monday victories in recent days.  There's a deeper discussion on players & managers trying to deceive referees and plenty of other meaty subjects to get stuck into on another action-packed edition of the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

After a turbulent few weeks, Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher joins us on the show to discuss Colin Healy's departure, disappointing on-field results, Liam Buckley's arrival as Sporting Director and why the former league winning boss will NOT be considered for the vacant managers position.  Kieran & Gary fill us in on their first ever trip to Mounthawk Park while there are full reviews of all the latest results from the Premier & First Divisions.  We play our predictions game as ever plus there are listeners questions and some chat on the FAI's lack of lobbying power given the current GAAGO and betting levy debates.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Just in case you don't realise it from the ten million references on this week's show, Kieran has flown back from Turkey just in time to react to two managerial departures in the league this week.  The lads also reflect on a bumper bank holiday weekend across both divisions while as ever, the world famous BTS predictions league makes for some interesting listening.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Dundalk FC legend & current Linfield midfielder Chris Shields is a very special guest on this week's show. The 5-time LOI winner discusses the growing attendances, coverage and on-field standards in both the LOI & NIFL as well as giving us his views on the Lilywhites start to the season, the Oriel Park pitch and the title race.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Coming to you slightly earlier this week, it's S7EP10 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast. On this week's show the lads discuss:  - What Derry City need to do to win the title  - Stephen O'Donnell's Oriel Park pitch comments  - Stephen Bradley's winning mentality  - Colin Healy under pressure?  - Are LOI teams "obsessed with possesion?"  - Interviews with Stephen Henderson & Hugh Douglas  - Predictions League & much more!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

On this week's show, Kieran & Gary reflect on a busy Easter bank Holiday weekend by reflecting on the Friday/Monday fixtures in the Premier Division and the latest First Division results too.  The lads delve into what they believe some of the issues are at Derry City after they suffered back-to-back home defeats and throw out a few more hot takes on some other LOI sides.  We hear from Tim Clancy & Daire Doyle on this week's show while Gary tells us what word he's muted this week, there's a fresh BTS kebab review and loads of other nonsense to keep you entertained this week!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie. 

Having both retired in recent seasons, former teammates Dinny Corcoan and Gavin Peers join us on this week's pod to look back on their time in the LOI and give their thoughts on the current crop in the league.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

There is nobody more passionate and knowledgeable about the game of football than the fans themselves and that’s why this week on Between the Stripes LOI podcast we are giving LOI fans a voice! Joining us on the show will be Galway United fan Julian Canny, Super Saint Tadhg Gavin, and One Up Top podcast host and Bohs diehard Jordan. Kieran & Gary talk Ireland, improvements that are needed for fans at the Aviva Stadium, the return of the LOI Premier Division, and a full review & preview of all the latest happenings in the First Division. Anthony Quinn takes part in our world-famous predictions league while we also field your questions on this week’s pod too. A more complete LOI & Irish football podcast you won’t find! Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

This week's guests are Galway United striker Rob Manley and Drogheda United defender Conor Keeley.  Manley is on to chat about Galway's perfect start to the season, dealing with pressure, Ollie Horgan's impact, and much more.  Keeley reflects on a gut wrenching derby defeat to Dundalk but an otherwise strong start to the season by the Drogs, his time in the NIFL with Ballymena and reasons for returning to the LOI while he also discusses his younger brother Josh's progress at Spurs and recent call up to the Irish U21 squad.  Kieran & Gary hit all the usual notes while there's a deep chat on Stephen Kenny and Ireland ahead of the Latvia and France games as well as the new Ireland kit by Castore.  Sponsored by QuinnAV.ie

After a solid start to the new LOI season, Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty joins Kieran & Gary on this week's show. Kevin reflects on the distraction that was investment talks in pre-season, dealing with the loss of key players, the clubs unofficial partnership with Lincoln City and Thursday's upcoming Louth derby.  Aside from the usual match reviews, previews, and predictions, Kieran & Gary field a number of listeners questions, discuss Tim Clancy's future at St.Pat's and the new FAI/Ireland crests and kit deal among other hot topics in Irish football at the moment.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

It's our biggest and best edition of the pod so far this season as Kieran & Gary reflect on a bumper few days in the LOI.  Damien Duff, Stephen O'Donnell, Billy Dennehy, and Kalen Spillane all feature while the show opens with a discussion on St.Pat's and Tim Clancy after a disastrous few days for the Saints.  Refereeing decisions and the rise in yellow cards is up for discussion while our much-loved predictions league features as ever (As endorsed by Shane Keegan). 

It's a bumper edition of the pod this week as Kieran & Gary touch on some hot topics surrounding the league at the moment such as "multi club ownership models" amid Hull City's apparent interest in a number of LOI clubs while the lads also touch on some LOI TV issues already emerging this season.  This week's guests are Bohemians number two Gary Cronin with the Gypsies the only Premier Division side holding a 100% record going into gameweek 3 while Sean Kelleher tells us how he has discovered an indescribable buzz since becoming a Kerry FC season ticket holder.  Sponsored by QuinnAV.ie

Drogheda United's on loan Lincoln City striker Freddie Draper joins us on this week's show following the Drogs scoreless draw on the opening night away to Shelbourne. Freddie gives us his reaction to the moment everyone is talking about from that game, the Matty Smith miss.  Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett tells us why this will be the Limerick clubs toughest season yet.  There's also audio from Andy Myler and Stephen Henderson.  All the usual stuff too as Kieran & Gaz reflect on all the talking points from the opening weekend and look ahead to game week two in both divisions. Be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.Ie 

The greatest league in the world is back and so are we for a 7th series! On the opening pod of 2023, we're joined by new Cork City owner Dermot Usher while Aodh Dervin tells us about his glorious return to Longford Town.  Kieran & Gary examine how each squad is shaping up ahead of the new season and of course, they've got some woeful predictions as ever.  It's great to be back, enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe! 

The 2022 Between the Stripes LOI podcast Xmas Special is here! Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest comings and goings and look ahead to next season.  New Longford Town manager Stephen Henderson and new Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers are our festive guests.  Kieran & Gary also discuss the LOI rebrand, the potential return of LOI TV season passes, the shambolic FAI AGM and several other hot topics leading into the new year.  Enjoy the show and from the entire BTS team, have a merry and safe Christmas and we'll speak to you all again in the new year!

Fresh from lifting the FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, Derry City assistant manager Alan Reynolds joins us to reflect on the win and the year that was, as well as looking ahead to 2023.  Kieran & Gary review the FAI Cup final and some of the crowd issues that surrounded the game, the play-off final between UCD and Waterford, Stephen McGuinness's comments about some First Division clubs, Kerry FC joining the LOI, the FAI's EURO 2028 bid, the future of LOI TV, and more, as well as briefly setting the tone for next season.  Thank you to all of our listeners this year! Sponsored by Quinn AV. 

With four cup winners' medals between them, Derry City legend Gareth McGlynn and James Keddy, formerly of both Derry City & Shelbourne, are the perfect guests on our FAI Cup Final podcast special this week!  Aside from looking ahead to the Aviva Stadium showpiece, Kieran & Gary reflect on the final round of games in the Premier Division, the "structural issue scandal" that overshadowed Friday's First Division play-off final and they also discuss John Caulfield's future following defeat to Waterford.  The lads also look ahead to the Blues promotion/relegation decider against UCD, address rumours surrounding Andy Myler's future, deal with Ian Ryan's surprise Wexford departure and the introduction of a minimum wage for LOI players.  Simply put, you won't find a more comprehensive LOI show anywhere! 

Dundalk FC's Chief Operating Officer Martin Connolly joins us to discuss the Lilywhites return to Europe, rumours of unrest with Stephen O'Donnell this season, flares, Oriel Park, snd much more.  Kieran & Gary react to the surprise departure of Gary Cronin from Longford and De Town's play-off exit to Galway.  There are previews to the final round of league fixtures on Sunday and we've got a whole host of brilliant questions from listeners this week too.  Sponsored by QuinnAV.ie

Ahead of the start of the First Division play-offs, we chat with fans Patrick Lynn (Waterford), Jason Shanahan (Treaty), Kevin Rooney (Longford), and Julian Canny (Galway) to get the fans perspective on the upcoming games.  Also on the show is St.Pat's fan Dermot Looney who tells us all about the latest LOI book on the horizon, "Saints Rising."  Elsewhere, Kieran & Gary reflect on Shamrock Rovers historic three-in-a-row and discuss what they must do to maintain their domestic dominance. The lads also chat in depth about the fallout from our episode with Kurtis Byrne last week, the FAI's public spat with its not ex-kit supplier, TV coverage for the league in the wake of the GAA pulling the plug on Sky Sports and much more.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Two-time LOI winner, Kurtis Byrne officially announces his retirement on this week's show and tells us why he's decided to call time early on his LOI career and some of the circumstances at Bray this season that led to his decision.  Away from Kurtis, Kieran & Gary review the FAI Cup semi-finals, the latest league action, and Rovers in Europe.  All the usual stuff too including our world-famous predictions league and lots of moaning from Kieran about his poor auld knee.  Proudly sponsored by Quinn Av.