Episode 1336: European Cup Preview, Coveting Lancaster, Munster Sizzle, Jose On The Brink, Second Captains’ Weakest Slot
Leinster go into their European Cup back to back games against Bath having scored 50 points or more in their last two wins. But the loss to Toulouse means they need a win, away from home, against a rich, ambitious club that may be after their senior coach.
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Meanwhile Munster are looking good with Conor Murray and Chris Farrell back in the mix for their tie with Castres.
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We talk to Gerry Thornley about the family factor for Lancaster, and his contract situation with Leinster.
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Sam Peters of The Independent and Sunday Times joins us to discuss the story that emerged today, linking the English RFU with Lancaster (as successor to Eddie Jones), a mere three years after they booted him out.
Would the Leinster coach be tempted by a second spell in charge of his homeland? https://t.co/Oie9sXjbv6
— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) December 4, 2018
Plus there’s Chris Farrell’s impact on Munster’s backline, Ulster’s priorities, and taking down the Barcelona of rugby.
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Ken takes a look back at Man City’s win last night and ahead to a tasty match at Old Trafford this evening when “mad dog” Arsenal take on Jose’s weary troops.
“Players look lost, unfit, it’s a sinking ship”
“He’s a shadow of a man, and doesn’t know what to do”
Lee Dixon doesn’t hold back on #MUFC and says they’re broken under Jose Mourinho.
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And we ask listeners to eliminate the worst slot on the show. Not Murph’s mammy, surely……?
We’re just one day away from the first of our Gang’s All Here 2018 shows! We’ll welcome incredible guests, talk a lot of nonsense and, with your vote, cull the weakest of our 2018 slots FOREVER. What slot do you never want to hear again? VOTE NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT @OHarasBeers
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****Warning: Listeners with a weak stomach should skip through from 3.30 mins to 4.05 mins on today’s show.
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