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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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The Boys Interview Fran Actor Darragh Humphreys about Fran the Man 55:53

3 days ago55:53

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Send us a text Out in Cinemas Now! When an Irish football club becomes embroiled in an international match-fixing scandal, their hapless assistant manager, Fran, finds himself way out of his league. In this week's Episode Johnny and Conor sit down with actor Darragh Humphreys about his role as football coach Fran. We discuss his original role as Fran the Male in the television series on Setanta, and the revival of our favorite Irish coach. A must-listen episode. Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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The Boys Interview Adam Kavanagh from Diaeuro Futsal Ireland 40:13

10 days ago40:13

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Send us a text Futsal? In Ireland? Join Conor and Adam Kavanagh from Futsal Ireland as they discuss the history and future of futsal in Ireland. More associated with the skilful one-touch passes of South America, futsal had a brief push in Ireland during the 2000s before a more recent revival. Here we examine the game itself, what skills it brings - that an Irish team might want! - and the futsal team's upcoming tournament aspirations Follow the Team's progress @Diaeuro_ireland on Instagram. If you would like to support Team Ireland's journey to the Euros please visit their fundraising page https://diabetesie.enthuse.com/pf/diaeuroireland Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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The John the Baptist Documentary 43:42

17 days ago43:42

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Send us a text Yes, John Delaney really made a whole documentary about himself Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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The Kenny Cunningham Episode 1:05:20

24 days ago1:05:20

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Send us a text Ireland's player of the year for 1998, Captain for Brian Kerr's Ireland and even crowned Birmingham's player of the decade! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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The Boys Interview Chris Lee 1:10:10

4 weeks ago1:10:10

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Send us a text Chris Lee is a writer, podcaster and lecturer on the history of football across multiple continents. Chris has written three books, Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World (2021), The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism (2022), and, more recently, Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football (2025). In this Episode we ask Chris about his latest book, which has just been published, Shades of Green and the often underappreciated history of Irish football. This is a must listen for LOI and International fans alike For more on Chris, check out his website Outside Write , his podcast Outside Write and his socials @outsidewrite.bsky.social on Bluesky. His latest book is available from all major retailers or can be found be clicking on the following link. Enjoy! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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The Denis Irwin Episode 1:02:23

5 weeks ago1:02:23

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Send us a text Where do we begin? Along with Roy Keane and Steve Heighway, Denis Irwin is Ireland's most successful ever player. Synonymous with Manchester United, Denis Irwin is widely regardedManchester United's best ever fullback For Sir Alex Ferguson, Irwin is the only player guaranteed a spot in his all-time United XI. Join us this week as Conor and Johnny explore the highs, and at times, lows, of Denis Irwin's career for the Republic of Ireland, Take in treble-winning seasons, pinging play off goals and having to 'prove yourself' internationally. Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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Stephen Ireland and Grannygate 44:09

6 weeks ago44:09

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Send us a text A more nuanced situation than you think... Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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The Euro 2008 Qualification Campaign 1:14:00

8 weeks ago1:14:00

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Send us a text Lets see, 5-2 loss to Cyprus, narrow victories over San Marino and Stan the Man put under pressure. What could be wrong? Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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The Magic of the FA Youth Cup: The 90s Edition 1:13:36

8 weeks ago1:13:36

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Send us a text Join the Boys this week as they examine every FA Youth Cup final from the 1990s and, more importantly, the Irish representatives during the 1990s. Some big names and bigger stories in them hills Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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January Transfer Round Up 46:36

9 weeks ago46:36

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Send us a text Is that hope I am feeling? Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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The Irishman Who Invented Penalty Kicks 1:05:57

10 weeks ago1:05:57

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Send us a text Recap Ep. Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the history of penalty kicks and then Irishman who invented them! Willie McCrum from Milford Armagh proposed a penalty kick in 1890 to the English FA and, from there... history was made. This week our boys discuss the history of the penalty, the creation of the penalty shootout and Ireland's luck in shootouts. We also devote some time to saving and reforming the penalty for the better. All in a day's work for this Pod. Enjoy x Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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The Dominic Foley Episode 58:26

11 weeks ago58:26

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Send us a text 6 Caps and 2 goals but, more importantly, a character case in why Irish players should go abroad. Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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The Boys Interview Lee Trundle 1:08:13

12 weeks ago1:08:13

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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 boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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The Stephen McPhail Episode 1:09:45

13 weeks ago1:09:45

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Send us a text The Young Liam Brady according to George Graham. It was an incredible start and a wonderful resurrection for one of the classiest midfielders of his generation Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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Best & Worst 2024 for Irish Players 50:16

14 weeks ago50:16