Best Football Manager Therapy Podcasts (2024)

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FMT Episode 174: Uncle & Auntie Cipation 1:13:25

3d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Oh hi there friend! How are you today? That's nice. Can I somehow improve your day with some brand new podcast? Oh I can? That's good. FMT are back with another instalment of your favourite weekly podcast. Join Rich and the returning Jeb as they talk you through what's been going on in their virtual worlds this week. On this episode we discuss full…

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Football: Were Dublin wrong to start Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey? 38:35

2h ago38:35

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Colm Keys and Conor McKeon joined Will Slattery after a weekend where Dublin went crashing out to a spirited Galway, who came of age to defeat the All-Ireland Champions. Dessie Farrell’s selection choices naturally came under the microscope, and the team discuss whether the Dubs front-loaded their squad too much in a game where the Tribe surged lat…

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SuperFlex SuperShow 290 - Wanna Bet? 1:14:19

4h ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Place your bets… whether you want to or not! After last week’s poker theory episode, TommyB and the SFD have the gambling itch. Lucky for them, fantasy football is one big parlay bet with legs for days! The guys discuss the bets we all make by joining a league, committing to a strategy, and managing a team through the various phases of the dynasty …

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Remembering Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh 15:58

1d ago15:58

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News broke this week that legendary GAA broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh died aged 93. His legacy is one filled with kindness, grá for Gaelic games and a unique commentary style that is woven into the stories of many iconic Irish sporting moments. For this special edition of the Throw-In, Martin Breheny and Colm Keys joined Shane Brennan to rec…

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PodChatLive 132: Calf raise testing, Blood flow & heel pain, and necrotising fasciitis. 14:54

2d ago14:54

14:54

PodChatLive 132: Calf raise testing, Blood flow & heel pain, and necrotising fasciitis. Email us on getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Samsung launches ‘sneakers of the future’ that can control your cell phone A randomised crossover trial on the effects of foot starting position on calf raise test outcomes Posterior Tibial Artery …

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Football: Mayo find a new way to lose; Ger Brennan Manager of the Year? 47:52

3d ago47:52

47:52

Frank Roche and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery in the wake of an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final round that saw Mayo crash out, Roscommon surprise and Louth make history. Dick breaks down what he sees as Mayo’s true undoing - not scoring enough before half-time, and he believes that the county can’t have too many complaints after a disappo…

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Hurling: ‘O hAilpín was like a brick wall’; Brian Lohan’s time-off masterclass 50:38

4d ago50:38

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up again after a pair of quarter-finals that failed to get the juices flowing - but memories of food poisoning from years gone by came back in the meantime. On the pitch, Eddie wonders why Cork and Dublin seemed to play with their ‘heads still on the pillow,’ while John explains his belief that …

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SuperFlex SuperShow 289 - Heads Up With Mom 55:37

7d ago55:37

55:37

Introducing the world to the person who introduced TommyB to the world! Most of us know her as Carol Harmon, professional poker player. Tommy simply calls her “mom.” And suddenly, TommyB’s competitive and strategic nature makes total sense! Mrs. Harmon shares wisdom on poker strategy, theory, and psychology, all of which translates seamlessly into …

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PodChatLive 131: Determinants of diabetic foot complications & a new review on non-surgical management of big toe arthritis 25:50

9d ago25:50

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PodChatLive 131: Determinants of diabetic foot complications & a new review on non-surgical management of big toe arthritis Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this week: Italian Olympian breaks high-jump record before faking injury, jokingly pulling springs from shoe What are the most effective treatments for arthritis of the big to…

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FMT Episode 173: We Played FM With Zealand! (NOT CLICKBAIT) 1:08:48

11d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Hi there friends! How are you? That's nice. Can I offer you a hot slice of podcast? Good. FMT are back with another instalment of your favourite weekly pod. This week, join Rich and Kev as they talk you through what's been going on in their digital worlds this week. It's been a pretty cool week for 3/4 of the FMTeam - last Thursday, Rich, Kev and C…

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Football: Dublin the masters of timing; Galway fail to turn the screw 48:16

10d ago48:16

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Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Shane Brennan on this week’s Throw-In football show after a slate of round-robin clashes that saw Mayo, Dublin, Galway and Armagh all go through intensive tests. Shane feels that Mayo had a missed opportunity, but Colm is quick to remind that Dublin are the masters of timing - as shown by their game-changers and th…

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Hurling: Therapy time - your ‘Rory McIlroy’ moments; Are broadcasters pushing Gaelic games aside? 56:34

11d ago56:34

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney engage in a wide-ranging chat around on-pitch form and off-field issues hitting some fans. On the field, Cork were a little sloppy against an Offaly team that have a bright future, as John believes the Faithful men have showed enough to challenge Leinster counties next season. Meanwhile, confusion reig…

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SuperFlex SuperShow 288 - Broken Arm(s Race) 1:07:32

14d ago1:07:32

1:07:32

We’re putting the Arms Race strategy to the test on this week’s episode! TommyB’s controversial Arms Race strategy gets its day in court, as the guys cross examine the QB strategy and the overall roster build. How to build the rest of the roster around five elite QBs? How to acquire five elite QBs in the first place? And how to compete with an AR r…

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PodChatLive 130: Celebrity foot injuries, flat feet & muscle strength, choosing running shoes, and how the UK treat ingrown toenails 24:46

16d ago24:46

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PodChatLive 130: Celebrity foot injuries, flat feet & muscle strength, choosing running shoes, and how the UK treat ingrown toenails Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for todays episode: Pseudoscience is easy to identify if you examine their claims Revolutionary New Insoles Combine Five Forms Of Pseudoscience How do runners select their…

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FMT Episode 172: The Wonderkids Are Alright 1:28:16

18d ago1:28:16

1:28:16

Now what's all this we've been hearing about guests on the podcast? It can't be true can it? Sorry to burst your bubble, but it is. FMT are back and this time they've brought a fiend - it's king of the wonderkids Salty B! Rich, Kev, Jeb & Mr Jebbles all sit down with Salty and talk Wonderkids United, City Skylines, building an online presence and p…

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Football: Jeopardy enters Sam Magure groups of death; Derry players need to own slump 50:58

17d ago50:58

50:58

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche joined Shane Brennan to break down the key match-ups that will decide the fate of the 16 teams left in the race for Sam Maguire. Dublin face Mayo, where the Connacht men may not have the defensive power to halt the Blues - we assess what weaknesses the Dubs may have. Elsewhere, Der…

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Hurling: Nickie Quaid hurler of the year? And what we think of 53 in the backroom 1:02:58

18d ago1:02:58

1:02:58

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney review a weekend of finals as Limerick did what may ever be done again, sealing their sixth Munster title in a row. John is quick to express his belief that Nickie Quaid could be hurler of the year, with Eddie adding that his ‘quarterback’ style has been a strong point of Limerick’s. The set-up around …

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SuperFlex SuperShow 287 - Stacking Trucks, Stacking Trailers 1:07:29

21d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

We got stacks… stacks on stacks! An episode that was meant to discuss the broad topic of roster detailing, instead focuses solely on the fine art of stacking. TommyB and the SFD consider the strategy behind “stacking” a QB with his top pass catcher… and even going so far as to stack the second best pass catcher as well. But is it a valid strategy? …

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Hurling: Bumper Leinster and Munster finals preview; Offaly’s future is as bright as their chant 1:14:14

22d ago1:14:14

1:14:14

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney team up to preview a weekend of finals - Kilkenny v Dublin in Leinster, Clare v Limerick in Munster, and Offaly v Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Proud Offaly man Verney was delighted to touch on the county’s under-20 All-Ireland triumph, which Mullane and Eddie highlighted as a fantastic occasion for h…

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PodChatLive 129: Beighton threshold for hypermobility in children, wax baths for plantar fasciitis, and pes planus & hip arthroplasty 22:58

23d ago22:58

22:58

PodChatLive 129: Beighton threshold for hypermobility in children, wax baths for plantar fasciitis, and pes planus & hip arthroplasty Contact us: getinvolved@gmail.com Links from today: Rod Dixon winning the 1983 NY Marathon Variability of joint hypermobility in children: a meta-analytic approach to set cut-off scores Effects of cassava wax bath as…

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FMT Episode 171: Player Instructions. That's The Title. 1:16:14

25d ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Hi gang! It's a new week and that means one thing: FMT are back wit another steaming hot cup of content. Join Rich, Kev & Callum as they talk you through what's been going on in their digital worlds this week. On this episode, Kev has a burning question for the gang to pick apart: player instructions - any good? The gang talk about their experience…

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Football: Systems failure for Derry - has Mickey Harte lost his touch, and the dressing room? 46:24

25d ago46:24

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery to pick apart Derry’s collapse from league winners at Easter time to another poor defensive performance at home. Colm remarks that poor management is to blame as Derry have not learned their lessons from their Ulster championship defeat to Donegal, while Dick asks …

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SuperFlex SuperShow 286 - NPSS SOPs 1:28:10

28d ago1:28:10

1:28:10

The in-season roster management Standard Operating Procedures make an appearance in the non-point-scoring season! TommyB and the SFD get a head start on building rosters for the 2024 season, and apply the SOPs to do it. From “Make Sure They’re Rostered” in both shallow AND deep leagues, to Adds/Fades/Buys/Sells. The guys even get into some future p…

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PodChatLive 128: A more modern approach to manual therapy, a new paper on supination resistance, and running with CLASS 25:05

1M ago25:05

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PodChatLive 128: A more modern approach to manual therapy, a new paper on supination resistance, and running with CLASS Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for this episode: Exploring the relationship between the supination resistance test and the effects of foot orthoses on the foot and ankle biomechanics A modern way to teach and practi…

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FMT Episode 170: FM24 - It's Been Out For How Long Now? 1:19:51

1M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

Lightening. Impossible to bottle, but somehow we manage to go it on a weekly basis. Football Manager Therapy is back, baby! Join Rich, Jeb, Kev and Callum as they fill you in on what's been going on in their virtual worlds this week. On this weeks e pisode, the gang get reflective. We're now officially past the halfway stage in the FM24 game cycle.…

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Football: Meath fall to Wee County’s big statement; Armagh need to earn credit 36:08

1M ago36:08

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery as the second round of the All-Ireland series threw up a historic victory for Louth and a worrying lack of fans in Croke Park. Donegal, meanwhile, continue their resurgence, as Conor believes Jim McGuinness’s men have leapfrogged the chasing pack in the race for…

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Hurling: Questions over Henry Shefflin’s future; Limerick's shock-and-awe factor returns 1:07:11

1M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

The end of the Leinster and Munster round-robin series brought no shortage of on-field drama, sideline questions and top level action in championship hurling. Michael Verney was joined by John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to break down a weekend that saw Limerick top the Munster table, Galway get dumped out and Dublin show true strength. Questions ove…

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SuperFlex SuperShow 285 - Intrusive 59:17

1M ago59:17

59:17

Play the player, not the… well… players? TommyB is back from the basement/assignment, and in response to Hogue’s solo episode, has some intrusive thoughts of his own! The guys discuss Tommy’s methods of learning opponents’ tendencies, identifying their patterns… and exploiting that information. Specifically, looking at their preferred player profil…

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PodChatLive 127: Goal setting & shared decision making with children, Foot & leg pain in cerebral palsy, and CBD for pain? 22:29

1M ago22:29

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PodChatLive 127: Goal setting & shared decision making with children, Foot & leg pain in cerebral palsy, and CBD for pain? Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: Child-led goal setting and evaluation tools for children with a disability: A scoping review Foot and lower leg pain in children and adults with cerebral palsy …

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FMT Episode 169: We Don't Do Predictions, We Do Spoilers 1:19:47

1M ago1:19:47

1:19:47

Hi friends! We're back! Join Rich, Jeb and Kev for another round-up of what's been going on in their digital worlds this week. On the docket today: the best contract in footballing history, penalty heartbreak and embrace (mostly - sorry, Jeb) the end of a managerial era. The gang also revisit their Premier League predictions from the start of the s…

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Football: Galway back in All-Ireland picture; Donegal aren’t as good as they think 41:37

1M ago41:37

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery to break down Galway’s bounce back into form over a Derry team still reeling from a bruising Ulster campaign. Donnchadh explains why he believes that despite their loss, the body of work put in by Mickey Harte’s men does not rule them out of the running. Else…

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Hurling: Anger over Clare’s 65 does not cloud belief that Waterford could stop Limerick’s drive for five 55:24

1M ago55:24

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Controversy reigned in Clare’s one-point win over Waterford, but it sets up a thrilling final weekend. John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. John states his case for more referees being involved in senior games as ‘players deserve the best’, while Eddie believes that with Hawk-Eye, it should be ‘ever…

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SuperFlex SuperShow 284 - Alone With Your Thoughts 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

SuperFlexDude is on a solo mission this week, but he isn’t alone with his thoughts. In fact, he’s along with YOUR thoughts… your intrusive dynasty superflex thoughts. The SuperShow SuperFriends share the epiphanies that have permeated their brains and they just can’t shake. From Trey Lance’s buy/sell windows to acquiring running backs to fading Cee…

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PodChatLive 126: Swearing with patients in clinic, foot strength not reducing running injury risk, and the mediterranean diet & diabetic foot ulcers 21:28

2M ago21:28

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PodChatLive 126: Swearing with patients in clinic, foot strength not reducing running injury risk, and the mediterranean diet & diabetic foot ulcers Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Can Swearing Be Professional and Patient-Centered? Hip and core exercise programme prevents running-related overuse injuries in adult no…

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FMT Episode 168: Start By Saying Hello 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

Hello Friends!Sometimes a hello is all it takes to start a conversation; in this weeks episode Kev and Jeb (note the order; Rich is gonna be SO cross) discuss the powerful video released by Wolves last week and give an update on their mental health and wellbeing but also give some pointers on how to use our wonderful wider FM and football community…

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Football: Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh get ‘too comfortable’ in Ulster final defeat 36:55

2M ago36:55

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys and Frank Roche join Will Slattery to break down Donegal’s triumph in the Ulster final after what was a supremely difficult route to the decider. Armagh were the latest victim to Jim McGuinness’s tactical nous, but Colm suspects that Kieran McGeeney’s side got too comfortable when they got four point…

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Hurling: Cork's joy in one of the best games ever - if only we could watch it 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

The magic of the Munster championship served up one of the greatest hurling clashes in history as Cork pipped Limerick - John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. The excitement is evident after the entertainment in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where Cork got their tactics right but now face the risk of being drain…

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PodChatLive 125: Patients own knowledge about Rheumatoid arthritis, insole materials & heat, and foot pressure with bunions 21:54

2M ago21:54

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PodChatLive 125: Patients own knowledge about Rheumatoid arthritis, insole materials & heat, and foot pressure with bunions email us at: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for this episode: Vibrant Bloom Bondi L Assessment of rheumatoid arthritis patients' knowledge about foot problems related to their illness and foot care practice Effectiveness of…

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FMT Episode 167: Relegation Is An Artform 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

You'll never guess who's back? Go o. Try. Yep. It's us! Football Manager Therapy return with another episode of your favourite podcast! Join Rich, Kev and Jeb as they talk you through what's been going on in their virtual worlds. This week, we look at your feedback from last weeks episode, dive into what it takes to succeed in a relegation dogfight…

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Football: Don’t over-estimate Galway, why Mayo haven’t progressed and is Kerry’s form a concern? 38:24

2M ago38:24

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Galway’s dramatic win over Mayo for their third Connacht title in a row was a huge win for Padraic Joyce’s team but does it show their true potential and are they really potential All-Ireland contenders? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss the big talking points from the weekend action. Plu…

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Hurling: Tipp rise from the ashes, Wexford breathe new life into Leinster and what next for Henry Shefflin? 52:15

2M ago52:15

52:15

Waterford look a different side this summer but after letting Tipp come back to draw against them, have they blown a big opportunity to secure qualification? And as Tipp rise from the ashes, what were the differences to the Limerick game six days before? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney for another episode of The Throw-In Hurling …

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SuperFlex SuperShow 283 - The Eighty Percent 1:15:34

2M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

It’s time! After saying “it’s too early to talk about rookies when we’re missing so much information” all non-point-scoring season, TommyB and Hogue are finally ready to talk rookies! With the NFL Draft in the rearview and superflex rookie drafts starting everywhere, the guys are here to discuss the information gained in the NFL Draft. The importan…

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PodChatLive 124: Running is good for you, high heels can be bad for you, and another study looking at insoles for plantar fasciitis 24:03

2M ago24:03

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PodChatLive 124: Running is good for you, high heels can be bad for you, and another study looking at insoles for plantar fasciitis Contact us on getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for this episode: Role of insole material in treatment of plantar fasciitis Health Benefits of Different Sports: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal and…

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Hurling: The green machine rolls on, Cork staring into the abyss & Davy v Cahill fireworks expected 50:58

2M ago50:58

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It was an action-packed weekend of hurling action and Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to discuss all the big talking points including Limerick’s humbling of Tipp with the lads asking is the Limerick green machine better than ever and what effect will the Peter Casey injury have on the rest of t…

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FMT Episode 166: The "Perfect" Striker 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Hi friends! We're back! FMT return with another hot, steaming cup of podcast. This week, join Rich, Kev and the returning Callum (get well soon Jeb x) as they answer one of the most common questions in FM: what makes the perfect striker? The gang pick 5 key attributes that, if they were making a striker from scratch, would be a perfect 20 out of 20…

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Football: Can Donegal really challenge Dublin? And Kildare have the players - not the team 32:46

2M ago32:46

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to break down Donegal and Armagh’s path to this year’s Ulster final. Elsewhere, the crew break down Kildare’s season of woes as a Leinster whimper condemned a ‘sleeping giant’ to Tailteann Cup football. The problem? Conor and Dick do not believe it lies with the…

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SuperFlex SuperShow 282 - Life On The Clock 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

The Draft is here! Sooo… what do you want to talk about?? Tommy Bee and the Ess Eff Dee are finally – FINALLY – ready to talk rookies as the rookie players prepare to enter the NFL and try on some new laundry. After months of discussing trading out of various draft slots, the guys prepare for the unthinkable: actually making the pick! Caleb William…

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PodChatLive 123: Reducing adolescent football injuries, psychological factors & pain, and knee arthroplasty & bunions 23:01

2M ago23:01

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PodChatLive 123: Reducing adolescent football injuries, psychological factors & pain, and knee arthroplasty & bunions Message us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: What if flat feet were…normal? Shoe technology reduces risk of diabetic foot ulcers What your running shoes say about you PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS SHOW LIMITED ASSOCIATIO…

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FMT Episode 165: The Xabi Alonso Appreciation Society 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Put on a hat. Immediately hold onto it. FMT are BACK with another episode of your favourite weekly podcast. Join the returning Rich and Kev as they tell you all about what's been going on in their digital worlds this week. On this episode, the lads take a deep dive into players and their completely reasonable contract demands, fear the concept of o…

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Football: Derry negligence leaves ‘keeper out to dry as Ulster springs a score-fest 54:05

2M ago54:05

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys is joined by Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche to break down the most exciting weekend of championship action so far. Jim McGuinness engineered a tactical masterclass to expose Derry’s use of a fly-keeper, Dick outlines why the Oak Leaf midfield could not take control of the game as Colm adds that their d…

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