Episode 2667: Time To Raise the Bar
Ireland are finally off the mark in their European qualification campaign, with a 3-0 win over Gibraltar that looked anything but comfortable at half-time. There was a smattering of boos at the break, but goals from Mikey Johnston, Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah did at least keep us treading water.
©INPHO/James Crombie
Damien Delaney and Richie Sadlier work for rival TV companies, but are together on the podcast today to discuss where this window leaves Stephen Kenny, who should be on a short-list for our next manager, and more importantly what type of manager they should be.
©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Damien and Richie explain in detail some of the basic errors being made with formations and tactics, how the bar is now unacceptably low, and why this group are currently less than the sum of their parts.
Click the player at the top of the page to play the show. Monday’s shows are free to all and to listen to our programming throughout the rest of the week, join the Second Captains World Service. It’s independent, commercial-free and member-led with feature interviews, breaking news, Ken’s Football Show, Richie Sadlier’s Player’s Chair, The Politics Podcast, The “I’ll Tell You Who Wrote It” Book Club and lots of added extras. You’ll also be supporting the development of our longer-form work, like our recent international series ‘Where Is George Gibney?’.
Go to PatreonRichie Sadlier and Damien Delaney join us on todays Pod as this International window slams SHUT.
???
Pod dropping later today. pic.twitter.com/8Y1xEKCyVq
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) June 20, 2023