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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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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 managerial experiences…
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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 managerial experience.…
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*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 career. Through…
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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 boysweveseen on…
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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 goalkeeper good…
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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 boysweveseen@gma…
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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 email us at bo…
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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 email us at boy…
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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 and the town. Pau…
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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 players struggle…
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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 boysweveseen@gmail.com…
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*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 career. Through…
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If you haven't already, check out our young Roy Keane episode... otherwise a lot of this makes no sense Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…
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