THE LOI POD: Rovers get their flowers, McClean’s Kenny comments and First Division playoff final set
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Stephen Doyle, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back for this week's LOI Pod as we edge closer to the end of the season. Rovers have wrapped up the title with a comprehensive win over Sligo Rovers in Tallaght, the lads discuss the season that delivered a 23rd league title to the Hoops and a 6th under manager Stephen Bradley Coming up this Friday, we have LIVE & EXCLUSIVE commentary of Shamrock Rovers' final match of the season as they lift the trophy in Oriel Park following the encounter against Dundalk. Meanwhile this Sunday, Bray Wanderers and UCD face off in Tolka Park with the winner playing 9th place in the Premier Division (Most likely Drogheda United) for a chance to gain promotion to the Premier Division. Stephen was down at the Carlisle Grounds last night and spoke to fans from both sides about their thoughts on the play-offs and the resurgence of Bray as well as the ascendence of Kerry. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The LOI Pod on Off The Ball.
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