Best Ian Doherty Podcasts (2024)

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S8 Ep10: S8EP10 with Ian Harkin 2:20:11

3h ago2:20:11

2:20:11

Kieran is back from Vegas, where he well and truly hit the jackpot (I mean, look at him), and he is making up for lost time as himself and Gary catch up on all the big stories they missed out on last week including, Hendo's Longford exit, Noel King's shock LOI return with Dundalk, Jonathan Hill's FAI exit, the closure of Turners Cross, safety issue…

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S8 Ep9: S8EP9 with Conor McCarthy 1:24:07

11d ago1:24:07

1:24:07

You've got to feel for the lads (not really). Kieran & Gary are broken men following their trip to Tralee last Friday but they did at least get to witness some LOI history as Kerry FC claimed their first-ever league win at Mounthawk Park. Kerry Head Coach Conor McCarthy is this week's special guest as a result. Away from the misery of Longford Town…

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S8 Ep8: S8EP8 with Aaron Dobbs! 1:39:32

21d ago1:39:32

1:39:32

After a manic Easter weekend, Kieran & Gary chew the fat (as opposed to the Easter eggs) on all the big talking points from the 20 matches played across both divisions. Derry's "mind-numbingly boring" style of play is discussed as are some "interesting" interviews from Stephen O'Donnell and Ian Ryan. Speaking of "interesting" interviews, Aaron Dobb…

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Episode 63: The Return 49:35

22d ago49:35

49:35

It's been months but the Two Men on the Run are back (and hoping to keep to some level of release schedule). Jon-Jo has been building epic fitness, Matt's now a dad but training just as hard, and the Two Men on the Run have battled it out in fairly herculean fashion (they're not modest at all) at the Steve Prescott GPW St. Helens 10km.…

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S8 Ep7: S8EP7 1:13:24

22d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

It's been a mental week for the lads as you'll hear on the show. As a result, there's lots to cover between the international and domestic football scenes. We've finally got a first BTS kebab review of the season too. What more could you ask for? Sponsored by QuinnAv.ieBy BetweenTheStripes.net

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S8 Ep6: S8EP6 with Dylan Hand 1:21:04

1M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

Shels keep on trucking, Rovers off the mark, dire Derry, Dundalk's LSC humiliation, woeful defending & goalkeeping in the First Division, we've got it all covered on this week's show. Dylan Hand tells us how he was announced as signed by both Athlone & Longford ahead of the two sides meeting in the Midlands derby this weekend. As ever, we've got ou…

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S8 Ep5: S8EP5 with Gary Hunt 2:10:41

1M ago2:10:41

2:10:41

One of the LOI's newest managers joins us on this week's show as Cobh Ramblers boss Gary Hunt reflects on his first win as a permanent gaffer at Finn Park last Friday. The former Waterford FC coach also looks back on his time at the RSC and gives us an insight into life as a rookie LOI manager. Sadly, there has been a managerial departure elsewhere…

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S8 Ep4: S8EP4 with John Flanagan 1:53:47

2M ago1:53:47

1:53:47

What a mental 72 hours that was in the LOI as Friday's fixtures were decimated by the Dublin snow while Sligo Rovers demolition of Dundalk was one of THE headlines from Monday's matches. We cover it all on this week's podcast! FAI Cup-winning captain with Dundalk, John Flanagan joins us to give his viewpoint on the Lilywhites dreadful start to the …

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S8 Ep3: S8EP3 with Enda Curran 1:58:26

2M ago1:58:26

1:58:26

This week's pod comes super-sized as Kieran and Gary tackle a range of off-the-field issues, including the serious flares incident at Richmond Park, while the lads also do some deep diving on last week's nine matches across BOTH divisions. Treaty United striker Enda Curran is our special guest while a steroid-enhanced spider also makes an appearanc…

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S8 Ep2: S8EP2 with Jack Doherty! 1:44:40

2M ago1:44:40

1:44:40

What a start to the new League of Ireland season it was! Unpredictable results, lots of goals, red cards and our first Damien Duff viral video of the new campaign, this truly is the #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld! Cork City FC star Jack Doherty joins us on S8EP2 to discuss his dream debut for the Rebel Army, his return to full-time football, coping with…

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S8 Ep1: S8EP1 with Dane Massey! 1:59:07

2M ago1:59:07

1:59:07

Love is in the air, and we aren't talking about Valentine's day either, the League of Ireland is back and so is Between the Stripes LOI podcast for an eighth season! Dane Massey joins us to discuss his recent retirement, the glory days at Dundalk, wrapping up at Bray and he also previews both divisions for 2024. Kieran & Gary preview all ten games …

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S7 Ep41: BTS Xmas Special! 2:01:50

4M ago2:01:50

2:01:50

Ho Ho Ho! It's the Between the Stripes LOI podcast Christmas Special as Kieran & Gary reflect on the year that was, examine the transfer presents left under the tree so far around the league, and give their thoughts on how 2024 may play out. Joining in the festivities are the recently retired Hughie Douglas and the youngest Head Coach in LOI histor…

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S7 Ep40: SEASON FINALE with Barry Murphy & Dean McMenamy 1:48:01

5M ago1:48:01

1:48:01

It's our final pod of the season as Kieran & Gary reflect on Sunday's historic FAI Cup final between Bohemians and St.Pat's while former goalkeeper at both of those clubs Barry Murphy joins us to review the final and the LOI season as a whole. Blues midfielder Dean McMenamy chats with us following Waterford's promotion too. The lads also name their…

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S7 Ep39: CUP FINAL SPECIAL with Jamie Lennon, Gaz Cronin & Mark Rossiter 1:50:08

6M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

It's Cup Final week and we've got a foot in both camps as we hear from St.Pat's midfielder Jamie Lennon and Bohs number two Gary Cronin. And yes, while he won the cup with Bohemians in 2008, Mark Rossiter is also on hand to give us a fairly impartial view on the cup final and wider LOI matters including the developing off-field soap opera that one …

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S7 Ep38: James Rogers, O'Donnell & guard of honour gate 2:07:11

6M ago2:07:11

2:07:11

This week's show features more fireworks than your local Halloween festival and more gates than a farmers yard. Kieran & Gary talk to James Rogers following Stephen O'Donnell's explosive post-match interview on Friday night while James also addresses a number of rumours regarding the club including Pat Hoban's future. Shamrock Rovers 4IAR is discus…

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S7 Ep37: Kerry FC CEO Brian Ainscough 1:31:07

6M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Kieran & Gary are back from supporting the Boys in Green over in Portugal and they've another excellent show lined up as Kerry FC CEO Brian Ainscough delivers listeners an exclusive on the clubs set up for next season. This week's show starts with a review of Tuesday night's First Division play-offs while the lads, as ever, have all the top-flight …

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S7 Ep36: LOI Takeover Special with Joanna Byrne & Ciara McCormack 47:14

6M ago47:14

47:14

We've got a very special edition of the show for listeners this week as Kieran chats with a couple of Women who have made history in their respective roles within the league. Joanna Byrne is the league's first & only female chairperson and speaks to us about the proposed takeover of Drogheda United by the owners of Walsall while former Irish intern…

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S7 Ep35: Ticketing chaos, supporter bans & Canadian takeovers? Just a normal week of LOI 1:32:23

7M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Gary is back from his football holiday in Germany and gives us the low down on pints, currywurst, and kebabs. While he's been away, Kieran has been getting wound up over cup final ticketing arrangments, refereeing performances, and of course, the FAI. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ieBy BetweenTheStripes.net

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S7 Ep34: Marc Ludden 1:31:20

7M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Having recently passed 400 LOI career appearances, Treaty United full-back Marc Ludden joins us on this week's show. Ludden chats about passing such a milestone, his future in the league, Treaty's play-off hopes and his local club Galway United's FAI Cup semi-final this weekend at home to Bohemians. Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary (fresh from his weekend …

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S7 Ep33: Dayle Rooney 1:31:50

7M ago1:31:50

1:31:50

Just hours after taking social media by storm thanks to his Goal Of The Season contender against St.Pat's, Drogheda United's Dayle Rooney joins us on this week's show. Kieran has some very strong views on Cork City's humiliating 5-0 defeat against Dundalk on Monday while the lads also reflect on the respective races for the title, Europe and the pl…

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S7 Ep32: Cian Byrne 1:47:35

7M ago1:47:35

1:47:35

Fresh from lifting the Leinster Senior Cup as Bohs captain on Monday night, Cian Byrne joins us on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast. The young defender talks about his early season loan at Longford, his leadership qualities, how he found out he was captaining Bohs in front of over 3,000 at Dalymount, Decky Devine, and much more. Elsewher…

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S7 Ep31: S7EP31 1:12:31

8M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Kieran & Gary start this week's show by addressing the alleged racist incident that marred the First Division game between Kerry FC and Longford Town last Friday. The pair highlight issues they have with the Longford Town response so far and some of the social media reaction over the past few days. On the football front, the lads discuss Stephen Ke…

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S7 Ep30: Bonjour de BTS 2:10:06

8M ago2:10:06

2:10:06

With Kieran Paris bound for the big game, the lads rushed to Bishopsgate on Sunday morning to put together this week's show. Given the setting for this week's pod, there was only one place to start, Longford's second win of the season against Galway United at the venue just a few hours earlier. We've got audio with Cristian Magerusan, Ruadhri Higgi…

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S7 Ep29: Gary Shaw & Alan Keane 2:33:18

8M ago2:33:18

2:33:18

It's our lengthiest pod of the season and with good reason as we hear from two now-retired LOI stars, Gary Shaw and Alan Keane. Shawsey tells us why at 31, he's called time on his playing career (for now anyway) while he also talks about his former club Shamrock Rovers and their pursuit of four-in-a-row. Alan Keane talks all things Sligo with the B…

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S7 Ep28: Ryan Flood 1:52:07

8M ago1:52:07

1:52:07

Having been joined Frantz Pierrot of Athlone Town last week, the lads speak to another First Division star who has been tearing it up since arriving from America, that is Finn Harps midfielder Ryan Flood. "Floodinho" (we'll explain) discusses settling into life in Ireland, working under Dave Rogers at Arizona and now Harps, how his past football ex…

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S7 Ep27: Frantz Pierrot 1:36:56

8M ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Following his stunning late double in the Midlands derby on Saturday night, Athlone Town's Haitian striker Frantz Pierrot joins us on this week's show much to the pain of our hardened Longford Town hosts. Frantz's Portuguese coach at Athlone Town, Dario Castelo also features on the pod. The lads also discuss Cork City's woes following the home draw…

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Episode 62: The Flood with Hughie Kilbane 1:07:56

8M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by their good friend Hughie Killbane. After an exciting morning which nearly saw Made to Run flooded due to someone leaving a water tap running in the flats above, luckily guest Hughie Kilbane was on hand to do a bit of plumbing work and save the shop. There followed a great sit down and an interesting di…

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S7 Ep26: S7EP26 with Declan Devine 2:04:11

9M ago2:04:11

2:04:11

Bohemians manager Declan Devine is this week's very special guest on Between the Stripes LOI podcast. We also bring you interesting audio from Damien Duff and Stephen O'Donnell as the Oriel Park facilities saga rages on. Kieran & Gary bask in De Town's bank holiday weekend glory while there's an in-depth chat on Cork City FC's direction (or alleged…

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S7 Ep25: S7EP25 with James Donnelly 1:59:48

9M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

This week, we bring you behind the scenes in running a League of Ireland club as Longford Town FC's Head of Operations James Donnelly joins us on the show. James tackles some of the recent criticism he and the club have faced in regard to attendances and a perceived lack of community engagement. This week's pod starts with the lad's views on Vera P…

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S7 Ep24: S7EP24 feat. Russell, Doherty, Daly & Hendo 2:06:02

9M ago2:06:02

2:06:02

You better make it an extra long walk today or find a scenic route to work as we've got a bumper edition of the show covering the latest FAI Cup, League, and European action. We've got audio with managers John Russell, Kevin Doherty, Jon Daly, and Stephen Henderson while Kieran & Gary ask "have Rovers gone stale?" Jon Brier is on hand to review and…

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Episode 61: John Downes & Bernie Jones , Athletics History and can the sport be saved? 1:56:20

9M ago1:56:20

1:56:20

This week only a couple hours after racing the Helena Tipping Wrexham 10km the Two Men on the Run are joined by Welsh International and the compare of the race Bernie Jones and Irish International, 1996 British Cross Country Champion and Athletics Activist John Downes. Bernie and John highlight some of their illustrious athletic careers before divi…

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S7 Ep23: S7EP23 with Ian Harkin & Portlaoise AFC 2:06:58

9M ago2:06:58

2:06:58

Europe, the league, and the FAI Cup, we've got it all covered on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast. Kieran & Gary start the show by discussing Shamrock Rovers Champions League exit and a disappointing first European week overall for the LOI sides. Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin checks in while Dave McCall from Portlaoise AFC tells us exac…

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S7 Ep22: S7EP22 with David McMillan, Liam Feeney & half the league! 1:59:31

10M ago1:59:31

1:59:31

Possibly one of our busiest shows ever as we're joined this week by special guests David McMillan and Liam Feeney. We also have audio with Ruaidhrí Higgins, Stephen Bradley, Kevin Doherty, and Conor Keeley. Kieran & Gary look ahead to a huge week in Europe for the Irish clubs alongside the league's all-time top European goalscorer McMillan, while L…

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Episode 60: Tour of Merseyside 2023 1:23:52

10M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by a host of Tour of Merseyside participants and Tour Organiser and BTR leader Alan Rotherwell. After a round-up of this year's Tour from Matt, and a chance to hear from a number of the participants on their experience of the Tour was like. The boxing gloves were then allowed off and Jon-Jo and Alan were …

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S7 Ep21: S7EP21 with Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh 1:41:05

10M ago1:41:05

1:41:05

After a run of 4 goals in his first 5 matches since joining Longford Town as a free agent, Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh explains why he was without a club at the start of the season, joining a team "full of Dubs", how there are still big characters in the modern game and much more. Stephen O'Donnell & Louie Annesley make cameo appearances on the show …

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S7 Ep20: S7EP20 with Mark Rossiter 1:49:31

10M ago1:49:31

1:49:31

After a busy few days in the LOI, former league winner Mark Rossiter joins us to reflect on the season so far, the upcoming European matches, his old club Dundalk's fortunes, and the future of Stephen Kenny among other things. Kieran & Gary are at their usual nonsense too, you know the drill by now so just hit the play button! Sponsored by QuinnAv.…

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S7 Ep19: S7EP19 Athens, Aviva and Keegan 1:12:34

10M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Back (but not so fresh) from their trip to Athens, Kieran & Gary tackle everything from their experiences of the city, the trouble Ireland fans faced outside the ground to the dire performance on it from Stephen Kenny's team and where it leaves the former Dundalk boss going forward. On a more positive note, the European draws look to have been kind…

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Episode 59: Roads, Trails and Track - Two Men on the Run catch up 50:14

10M ago50:14

50:14

It's been a month since the last show and The Two Men on the Run are now well into their race seasons. We catch up with Matt's Copenhagen Marathon, and Jon-Jo discusses taking on the mountains and jumping down onto the flat and fast of the track.By Two Men On The Run

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S7 Ep18: S7EP18 Mid-season review show 2:03:58

11M ago2:03:58

2:03:58

As we head into the summer break, Kieran & Gary deliver their mid-term report cards for all 20 LOI clubs. Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett reflects on an up-and-down start to the season both on and off the pitch in Limerick, where in-fighting never seems far away while Sligo Rovers fan Gerry O'Connor responds to some of the lads criticism of the…

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S7 Ep17: S7EP17 with Anto Breslin & Jon Brier 2:06:43

11M ago2:06:43

2:06:43

After an action-packed Bank Holiday weekend, Kieran & Gary sit down with Pat's defender Anto Breslin with the Saints currently the most in-form team in the Premier Division. Former podcast co-host Jon Brier reconnects with us while we also take a look at the big winners and losers from the last few days across both divisions. We've got a double hel…

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S7 Ep16: S7EP16 with Collie O'Neill 1:50:02

11M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

With the Women's World Cup fast approaching, we're joined by Shamrock Rovers Head Coach Collie O'Neill who discusses the Hoops return to the Women's game, their unbeaten start, some big upcoming matches, why the energy of the World Cup must be harnessed back into the domestic league here while Collie also chats about some of his old clubs in the Me…

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S7 Ep15: S7EP15 - Daly in, Dennis's kebabs and Basket Cases 1:36:18

11M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

As you can probably tell from title, this week's BTS is weird and wonderful as we cover a whole range of topics, some more serious than others. We start by discussing Jon Daly's permanent appointment as St.Pat's boss before moving on to Derry City taking up the lead in the title race following Rovers shock defeat against Drogheda. Also on this week…

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S7 Ep14: S7EP14 with Dennehy & Curran 1:56:10

11M ago1:56:10

1:56:10

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 …

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S7 Ep13: S7EP13 with Dermot Usher 1:56:39

12M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

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 Mountha…

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Episode 58: John Hunt Man of the Fells - Taking the flat landers to conquer the mountains 1:33:11

12M ago1:33:11

1:33:11

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by fell running maestro John Hunt. John tells the Men about his hopes and plans the take the Merseyside County Team, 'The Flat Landers', to conquer the fells. His journey from football to the mountains, listen to the end for a gruesome injury tale, not for the faint of heart. And how as a researcher John …

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S7 Ep12: S7EP12 Healy & Clancy Depart 1:25:35

12M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

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 intere…

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S6. Ep4 - 135 Year Anniversary Of The Fox Sisters & The Birth of Spiritualism 38:10

12M ago38:10

38:10

Ian and Martin discuss the fascinating way how spiritualism and ghost hunting began - with a haunting in Hydesville, New York in 1888. The podcast discusses the original haunting and how it started spiritualism and ghost hunting. Topics covered include Poltergeist cases, Enfield Poltergeist, How Spiritualism Inspired a Northern England Revolution, …

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Episode 57: 2nd British Woman at the 2023 London Marathon, Rachel Hodgkinson speaks the Two Men on the Run 1:05:01

12M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Yes, the Two Men on the Run are back with another episode in the same week, don't get used to it listeners. Still, hot off the press, the Two Men on the Run speak with Rachel Hodgkinson, just days after her fantastic run at the 2023 TCS London Marathon running 2:34.46, finishing second British Woman. Rachel discusses being self-coached and training…

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S7 Ep11: S7EP11 with Chris Shields! 1:47:47

1y ago1:47:47

1:47:47

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…

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