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The Boys We've Seen

Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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This is a journey through Irish footballing history. Every week Conor and Johnny discuss a player or moment from the Republic of Ireland's history. Beginning with the 1992/1993 Premier League season, these two diehard fans have a simple purpose - to talk about every Irishman to grace the Premier League!
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Send us a text The great career renaissance since Paul McGrath? Captained Spurs, Newcastle and Birmingham, won two League Cups, two team of the year inclusions and forty plus Ireland caps. Are you not entertained?! Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Stephen Carr Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at …
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Send us a text Were you a Lounge player? Or a Pro-Evo head? What about the all-hallowed but rarely discussed This is Football Franchise? Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the FIFA videogame franchise, how it changed football and not always, as we show, for the better. See Conor's longer form article for further reading 'It’s in the ga…
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Send us a text 9 goals in 26 games for the Republic of Ireland excluding 'THAT' goal against England in the infamous Lansdowne Riot match. This week Conor redeems himself as the Boys do a deep dive on striker David Kelly. Learn about his late start in football, opportunity to play for Bayern Munich (yes really) and his career ups and downs. Follows…
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Send us a text Join Conor and Johnny this week as they provide a deep dive on new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson. We explore the rise of the Icelandic National Team under his tenure, his so-so time at Al-Arabi and of course, his most recent job with the Reggae Boyz. We talk about his coaching philosophy, playing pragmatism, and his…
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Send us a text Join Conor on a solo episode as we explore the first-ever League of Ireland season ... 1921/1922! This story has it all... nationalism... the War of Independence ... high-scoring games and terrible teams! Huzzah Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…
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Send us a text From the archive as Johnny recovers from a stag and Conor recovers from life. In light of Duffer's current successes at Shels the Boys discuss the early career of one of Ireland's best, and most exciting, players. Enjoy! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.c…
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Send us a text This week with sat down with footballer, manager and pundit Roddy Collins. With a playing and managerial career that spans the Republic of Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Malta, Roddy has had one of the most fascinating careers of his generation. Part one covered Roddy's playing career and this week we cover his manager…
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Send us a text This week with sat down with footballer, manager and pundit Roddy Collins. With a playing and managerial career that spans the Republic of Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Malta, Roddy has had one of the most fascinating careers of his generation. Part one covers Roddy's playing career and part two will cover his manager…
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Send us a text *Content Warning - Addiction, Suicide and Mental Health* The Boys sit down with League of Ireland, Birmingham City and Ireland legend, Keith Fahey. In the episode we discuss Keith's initial time in England, restarting his career in the League of Ireland and an incredible time at Birmingham City. This is to say nothing of his Ireland …
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Send us a text Join a single (but not ready to mingle) Conor this week as he explores Ireland's worst result... a 7 (SEVEN) - 0 loss to Brazil in May 1982. This is one of the worst instances of FAI mismanagement and includes canceled friendlies, an international war and not paying players. Can't imagine why they lost... Follows us on those socials …
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Send us a text From 1990 to 2000, the Republic of Ireland featured five one cap wonders which, if we do say so ourselves, make up quite the decent 5-a-side team. Join Conor and Johnny as they discuss they five players good enough to play for the Republic of Ireland but who sadly failed to make it back for a second date. We'll discuss the cult hero …
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Send us a text 20 goals a season? 8 goals and 2 assists? Conor and Johnny tackle some BIG chats around Evan Fergusan 'only' scoring 6 goals this season to ask what counts as success for an Irish striker in the Premiership? The history ain't great kids... Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at b…
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Send us a text A positive story? Well yes actually... especially compared to the last ten years. Join us this week as we discuss Irish players' progress this season. We then look at the last decade or so of Irish development and prophesize about the future. Stay tuned Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or…
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Send us a text You put your Carsley in, you take your Carsley out. In out in out and shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you hire a manager, that's what its all about... Ohh ohh the FAI ... Ohh ohh the FAI... Can we please just be normal for one minute!?!? Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or …
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Send us a text In the Shadow of Benbulben: Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers is a romantic tale of divine intervention, uncanny timing and drama on and off the pitch. It's the tale of former Everton and England legend 'Dixie' Dean's four months with Sligo Rovers in the west of Ireland - a spell that would leave an indelible mark on the player, the club an…
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Send us a text This week our Boys discuss the FAI's plans to save the Eircom League/League of Ireland during the mid-2000s. They look at the often forgotten Genesis II Report ( or the White Paper on the Strategic Direction of the Eircom League) which detailed how poorly run the League was at this point. Really important retrospection on why Irish p…
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Send us a text The Boys interview Swansea Legend, Soccer AM hero and one of our favorite ever footballers Lee Trundle. In this episode, Lee discusses his rise through the ranks, navigating fame and his years-long flirtation with an Ireland cap. Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boyswevesee…
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Send us a text *Content Warning - Addiction, Suicide and Mental Health* The Boys sit down with League of Ireland, Birmingham City and Ireland legend, Keith Fahey. In the episode we discuss Keith's initial time in England, restarting his career in the League of Ireland and an incredible time at Birmingham City. This is to say nothing of his Ireland …
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