The League of Ireland is back, baby. And so is the Branno and Sneyd power hour; but these two are no nativist propagandists, as Dave warns of non goal-scoring goal scorers while Branno urges caution on the push to bring the league’s football grounds into the 19th Century.

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As the search for a manager of the Irish men’s side moves into mid Feb, Shay Given is now coming for McDevitt’s “Kingmaker” crown. We discuss just who is the leading mover and shaker on the presenter/pundit scene.

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Ken is not impressed by the Champions League, but there are enough “Harry Kane and other assorted Premier League rejects” subplots to keep him watching.

Simon refutes suggestions of over the top criticism of Jack Crowley before engaging in a discussion about a discussion about people having a discussion about life assurance during Irish Six Nations games. Murph wants a clean sweep of rugby fans; Simon wants more Gloria Gaynor.

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