Show Notes
Former Ireland, Reading, and Wolves winger Stephen Hunt joins Graham and Paul in the studio for an exclusive look behind the curtain of the January transfer window! Now a top football agent, Stephen gives us the inside scoop on the deal that almost was: Festy Ebosele to Wrexham. He breaks down why the move from Istanbul Basaksehir stalled at the final hurdle and provides a unique perspective on the complexities of the modern market. The conversation dives deep into the latest Irish moves, including Sammie Szmodics’ shift from Ipswich to Derby and the incredible rise of Keith Andrews as he makes his mark as Brentford boss. We also look ahead to Troy Parrott’s future to discuss where the clinical striker should head next and get Stephen’s expert pick for Ireland’s next breakout star. In a candid moment, Stephen opens up about his own playing career and the regret he feels after turning down a move to a French club during his prime. Plus, he takes a trip down memory lane to share hilarious and gritty stories from his iconic days in the Premier League and what it meant to pull on the green jersey for the Republic of Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The dream is over. After a grueling international window, Ireland’s World Cup hopes have officially come to an end in Prague. In this exclusive episode, Graham and Paul are joined by legendary former Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan to perform a post-mortem on a painful campaign. Why did it fall apart against the Czech Republic? What is missing from the current tactical setup? Glenn doesn't hold back as he shares his blueprint for how he would fix the national team if he were in charge. We also take a trip down memory lane to a different kind of heartbreak, as Glenn recalls the lingering pain of the 2009 Thierry Henry handball and how that missed World Cup opportunity compares to the current squad's exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The big day is almost here. Ireland stands potentially just 180 minutes away from their first World Cup appearance in 24 years. To break down the monumental play-off semi-final against Czechia, Irish legend Andy Reid joins Luke and Paul Nealon in the studio. In this exclusive interview, Andy dives deep into the tactical selection dilemmas facing the squad, the impact of new recruit Harvey Vale, and the vital role of the "experienced trio"—Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, and John Egan. Beyond the play-offs, Andy reflects on his iconic career, the "golden generation" under Brian Kerr, and his mission to develop the next wave of Irish talent through his new academy, Andy Reid Elite.
As the Republic of Ireland prepares for a monumental play-off showdown against Czechia in Prague, Graham and Paul sit down with talkSPORT Ireland’s Luke Delaney to break down the squad’s biggest talking points. With Evan Ferguson officially ruled out following ankle surgery, the conversation turns to a sensational rumor: could 38-year-old David McGoldrick make a shock return from international retirement? We also dive into the "Nathan Collins conundrum" as the Brentford captain faces a spell out of his club’s starting XI, and analyze Heimir Hallgrímsson’s midfield options following the loss of Josh Cullen. Finally, Luke and Paul put their reputations on the line and pick their Starting XI to take on Czechia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on INSIDE: The Boys In Green, Graham and Paul are joined by former Republic of Ireland and Brentford playmaker Alan Judge. Alan pulls no punches as we dive into the current state of Irish talent in the Premier League. We discuss Chiedozie Ogbene’s battle for minutes at Sheffield United, the rock-solid form of John Egan, and our concerns over Evan Ferguson’s recent injury woes. Plus, Alan takes us behind the scenes of his own career and gives us the inside scoop on Declan Rice’s time in the Ireland camp before his switch to England. What was the vibe in the dressing room? Alan tells all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish football legend and talkSPORT presenter Tony Cascarino joins Graham O’Toole and Paul Nealon for an unmissable episode of INSIDE: The Boys In Green. In this deep dive, Tony shares hilarious, never-before-heard stories from the Italia 90 and USA 94 dressing rooms with icons like Jack Charlton and Paul McGrath. We also get the "Big Cas" perspective on his high-profile spell at Celtic and his legendary goal-scoring stint in France. Turning to the modern game, Tony weighs in on the red-hot form of Keith Andrews at Brentford and offers a blunt assessment of Robbie Keane’s future in management. If you’re wondering where Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott should head next to reach the elite level, Tony doesn’t hold back! In this episode, we discuss: 🇮🇪 Memories of Jack Charlton and Paul McGrath. ⚽️ The rise of Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott’s next move. 🍀 Tony’s career at Celtic and Marseille. 📈 Keith Andrews’ impact at Brentford. 📋 Robbie Keane’s managerial prospects.