Episode 3203: Ireland Win In Plovdiv, Troy Knows Football, Casual Collins, Matt’s Finish

Ireland don’t win many games of any kind, so to come from behind, away from home, to secure a comfortable 2-1 victory, is not to be sniffed at.

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We chat to Ken and Gavin Cooney in Plovdiv about a good night for Heimir, Finn Azaz’s big impact, Troy figuring out football, Evan being dropped, Ireland’s brittle confidence, and Doherty’s redemption.

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Plus there’s casual Collins, cold Ken and Richard Dunne memories.

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