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Talking all things Derry City, Journal sports reporter Simon Collins and Kevin McLaughlin discuss the latest goings-on in the Brandywell. Featuring special guests, behind the scenes gossip and lots more, join in the weekly conversation.

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S4 · E39
Tuesday · 51 min
FAI Cup Final Bound! Duffy Delivers as Derry Rise Again
Six times winners Derry City is back at the Aviva for a 13th FAI Cup Final after a brilliant victory over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. Simon and Kevin discuss another Michael Duffy masterclass and how Mark Connolly has revived the season and reconnected with the fanbase. Featuring interviews with Patrick McClean and captain fantastic Duffy, the lads also have a look at the league double header against Drogheda and Pats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E38
October 6 · 50 min
Two sides go to war: A sorry saga and a semi-final
Four days before Derry City's biggest game of the season - an FAI Cup semi-final against Galway United - the PFAI on behalf of James McClean, issued a statement hitting out at Derry's treatment of the Ireland centurion. Simon and Kevin discuss the latest developments in the ongoing dispute, the statement's controversial timing, and the PFAI's role. Of course there's the matter of a big match on Saturday in Galway and the lads also give their thoughts on how it will go. There's also footage from both the Galway United and Derry City press conferences with John Caulfield, Mark Connolly and Michael Duffy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E37
September 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Full Circle: Back where it all began with Niall McGinn
Former Northern Ireland international, Celtic and Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn chats about his full-circle journey: from his first full-time professional contract with Derry City to a dream move to Celtic, finding a home in Pittodrie and his unforgettable international memories including upstaging Cristiano Ronaldo on his milestone 100th cap for Portugal and scoring in that famous Euros win over Ukraine in France 2016. Now first team coach at Derry, McGinn chats about a crunch season finale, the promising plans for the youth academy and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E36
September 23 · 34 min
Derry City looking sharp in FAI Cup semi-final dress rehearsal against Galway
Derry City went into the international break looking sharp after a comfortable 1-0 victory over Galway United at Brandywell, a pseudo dress rehearsal for the FAI Cup semi-final. Simon and Kevin look back at the talking points from a successful week for Mark Connolly's men including the possibility of new contracts on the horizon for two of the top performers at the club. Featuring an interview with the man of the moment Adam O'Reilly and a nostalgic look down memory lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E35
September 17 · 48 min
Fighting to the finish: Connolly’s Derry City Revival
It's been a productive weekend on the road for Derry City, as Mark Connolly's troops battled for four valuable points out of six at Shelbourne and Waterford. The Monaghan man has got the Candy Stripes firing on all cylinders ahead of Friday night's home clash with Galway United. Can Derry finish on a high before the international break? Kevin, Michael and Simon get together to discuss all the League of Ireland talking points as we enter the business end of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E34
September 8 · 33 min
Derry's Cup dream alive and kicking as Dundalk dispatched
Derry City progressed to an FAI Cup semi-final meeting with Galway after an impressive comeback victory over Dundalk at Brandywell. Kevin and Michael discuss the performance, a difficult tie at Eamonn Deacy Park and the shock transfer of Barry Cotter to CSKA Sofia. The lads also look ahead to the weekend's trip to Shelbourne as league action resumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E33
September 1 · 33 min
Danny Mullen: Derry Regrets, Dundalk Belief & a Brandywell FAI cup battle
With Kevin off on a Spanish retreat, Simon secures the Transfer Deadline Day signing of Dundalk striker and former Derry City favourite Danny Mullen to take his place - a significant upgrade on his co-presenter! Danny previews the biggest match of the season: the FAI Cup quarter-final against the Lilywhites at Brandywell next Sunday. The ex-Partick Thistle frontman even sticks his neck on the line with a prediction. Danny discusses his time with Derry and how his former teammate Mark Connolly has changed the mood at the club. The Scot also gives an update on his ankle injury. The episode also features an interview with in-form Ellis Chapman who can't wait for Sunday's cup clash. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E32
August 26 · 56 min
'Derry is an easy sell. It's the biggest club in Ireland' - with James Keddy
1997 title winner with Derry City, James Keddy gives his thoughts on the club's current problems, the characteristics needed to manage 'the biggest club in Ireland', recruitment strategies and how the structures of the football club need reinforced. The Dubliner also gives an insight into the mentality of the 1997 title winners plus much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E31
August 18 · 44 min
Derry's FAI Cup escape at UCD
After a turbulent week of controversy surrounding James McClean's stand-off with the football club, Derry City enjoyed an FAI Cup tonic but it was far from plain-sailing against UCD in Belfield. Simon and Kevin discuss the events of a night where Derry rode their luck while the lads react to the quarter-final tie against Dundalk at Brandywell. Featuring an interview with Derry skipper Michael Duffy, the lads also look ahead to a big league clash against Bohemians at Dalymount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E30
August 11 · 29 min
No More Drama - McClean Saga Continues
The James McClean saga rumbles on as reports claim Derry City terminated his contract. The Ireland centurion turned up for training on Tuesday despite those suggestions as the national media gathered outside Brandywell. Kevin and Simon discuss another eventful week at the club which hosted a meet and greet for almost 1,000 kids at the Feile and look ahead to the biggest game of the season against UCD in the cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E29
August 9 · 48 min
The Lynched Effect - Emergency Podcast
Derry City has parted company with Tiernan Lynch after 18 months in charge. We dissect where it went wrong, who's to blame and what happens next as Mark Connolly slotted into the role and guided the team to a comprehensive win over Sligo Rovers. We also discuss James McClean's continued absence from the squad and what it means for the future of the Ireland centurion. Featuring interviews with Derry's interim boss and goalscorer Barry Cotter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E28
August 4 · 51 min
No Ringmaster under the Big Top at Brandywell
Derry City is fast becoming the 'laughing stock' of the League of Ireland as the James McClean social media circus continues to undermine manager Tiernan Lynch. With the club underperforming—just six wins in 26 league matches and seven wins from 31 in all competitions—the latest controversy has overshadowed the off-pitch improvements. With a lack of transparency and silence from the club's hierarchy, Simon and Kevin discuss the lack of leadership at the club. The episode also features interviews with Finn Harps boss Patrick McEleney and goalscorer of that stunning strike at St Pat's, James Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E27
July 28 · 55 min
Out-foxed in Rijeka but it's all to play for at Fortress Brandywell
Derry City were out-foxed in Rijeka but it's still all to play for at Brandywell in the UEFA Conference League second leg. Simon and Kevin also discuss the potential to have a regular PSNI presence at the stadium after the CSKA Sofia disaster; Derry's significant financial losses, the latest transfer business, plus exclusive interviews with goalkeeper Brian Maher and new signing Brooklyn Lyons-Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E26
July 22 · 53 min
CSKA Sofia fallout, Cup Joy and the Euro crusade continues
After the ugly scenes which marred the return of European football to Brandywell, Kevin and Michael discuss the fallout as Uefa prepare to come down hard on CSKA Sofia and Derry. The lads also review Derry's FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers and a Conference League clash in Croatia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E25
July 14 · 37 min
European Nights back at Brandywell & Darragh Burns' First Interview
It's a huge week for Derry City Football Club with CSKA Sofia arriving for the second leg of the Uefa Europa League first round qualifier at Brandywell. Derry are trailing 3-2 but it's all to play for and it promises to be another special European night at the Lone Moor Road venue. Kevin and Simon are on location at a sunny Brandywell Stadium where they recap the first leg tie in Sofia and discuss Derry's chances of progressing to the second round where Qarabag are the likely opponents. Featuring an interview with new signing Darragh Burns who the media met following his move from Grimsby Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E24
July 9 · 39 min
Euro adventure off and running in sunny Sofia
Featuring fan interviews and footage from Murphy's Irish bar in Sofia, Simon and Kevin are in Bulgaria as Derry City's European adventure gets off and running against CSKA Sofia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E23
July 1 · 1 hr
Brandywell homecoming and the Candy Stripe kid
Cameron Dummigan produced another wonder strike as Derry City made a winning return to Brandywell Stadium, featuring its spectacular £1.4million grass pitch and new mascot The Candy Stripe Kid. Kevin is joined by Michael Wilson this week as they discuss all the talking points including potential transfers, the visit of Waterford, the upcoming Derry City 5K Run & Walk and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E22
June 24 · 1 hr 8 min
Return to Brandywell with the 'Pitch Professor' Richard Hayden
Simon and Kevin look back at Derry City's Jekyll and Hyde performances over the weekend with reaction from Liam Boyce. The lads also preview the long awaited return to Brandywell. Featuring an exclusive interview with the project manager of the state-of-the-art Brandywell pitch project Richard Hayden who gives us a run-down on the stunning new hybrid grass surface, his unbelievable World Cup experience and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E21
June 17 · 1 hr
It's Sofia so good for Derry
It's been a busy week on and off the pitch for Derry City who resumed after the midseason break with an emphatic win over Bohs at Celtic Park. Mark Connolly was appointed Director of Football and there's been several Brandywell exits. The Europa League draw paired the Candystripes with CSKA Sofia and Tiernan Lynch's men prepare for a trip to Galway. Simon and Kevin discuss all the goings-on at the club while Gary Slevin shares details of the club's upcoming charity 5K. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E20
June 10 · 52 min
Derry drifting towards another rebuild
Featuring interviews with Derry City treble winners Liam Coyle and Felix Healy, Simon and Kevin look back on the end of an era as the Brandywell club's 'Legends' hang up their boots. The lads also give their thoughts on what's expected to be another big player turnaround in the summer transfer window as the League of Ireland returns following the midseason break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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