Episode 2924: Arsenal 5-0 Cole Palmer FC, Klopp And Slot, Leinster-Week, Central Perks, Wexford-Scots

Cole Palmer Football Club, without Cole Palmer, were no match for a rampant Arsenal last night. We look back on Chelsea’s miserable display, and the discourse around Liverpool’s potential new manager, Arne Slot.

? Liverpool negotiating with Feyenoord today having made Arne Slot preferred choice. #LFC keen to show Feyenoord total respect + also in contact with Slot – 45yo enthusiastic about potential move. Still other candidates but Slot main target @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/0dbGKI7hgm

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 24, 2024

Leinster have in recent weeks signed galacticos RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett, confirmed former Munster outhalf Tyler Bleyendaal will be their next attack coach, secured 10 of 13 central IRFU contracts, hammered European champs La Rochelle, sold out the Aviva, sold out Croke Park; so, everyone in Irish rugby is happy?

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We chat to Ruaidhri O’Connor about the 82,000 Croker sellout, Dublin demographics, the Leinster schools system, the fairness/unfairness of the central contract system, maintaining the emotional connection with the Irish team and Munster’s chances of winning another URC title.

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And a Wexford hurling fan comes to a horrifying realisation about her county.

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