Episode 2912: Screamers In Madrid, Arsenal’s Defence Dithers, Judging Handballs, Ireland Nul Points, Pauw Speaks

Three matches in one night was the assignment for the football correspondent. Under pressure, he resorted to unconventional methods which might transform the future of his football-watching.

After arguing over whether Real Madrid v Man City was really all that, we discuss how Arsenal v Bayern turned into a massive row about refereeing decisions. Thomas Tuchel accused the ref of “judging handballs”. Isn’t that his job?

Karen Duggan joins us to talk about the Ireland WNT performance against England. How did Ireland come out of the match feeling pretty positive despite being destroyed in the opening half hour? And what did she make of what Vera Pauw told Richie in the latest episode of Episode?

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‘The results and performances that we got were in spite of Vera being our coach’

Vera Pauw responds to Diane Caldwell’s comments today on Episode with Richie Sadlier – free for all and out now wherever you get your pods.https://t.co/GjOmaREWNQ pic.twitter.com/LpVNXqjELg

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