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Roy Keane
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This is a journey through Irish footballing history. Every week Conor and Johnny discuss a player or moment from the Republic of Ireland's history. Beginning with the 1992/1993 Premier League season, these two diehard fans have a simple purpose - to talk about every Irishman to grace the Premier League!

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It was supposed to be so easy

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Should we dare to dream?

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Underrated and then some

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One of Ireland's most exciting players of the 1990s. Got off to a blistering start with the Republic before injuries and ill luck curtailed his career

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Adrian Kane
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Episode: Inside the FAI Redundancy Battle with SIPTU's Adrian Kane
Paul Joannou
Author of the book 'Bill McCracken, The Offside King, The Life and Times of Football Legend'
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Episode: Interview with Paul Joannou on Bill McCracken, the Offside King
Liam O'Brien
Former footballer who played for Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tranmere Rovers
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Episode: Interview with Newcastle Legend Liam O'Brien
Philip O'Rourke
Host at Forgotten Football Clubs and author
Episode: The Boys interview Philip O'Rourke of Forgotten Football Clubs Fame
Anthony Stokes
Former Celtic and Ireland international footballer
Episode: The Boys Interview Anthony Stokes
Adam Kavanagh
Member of the DIA Euro futsal team, living with type 1 diabetes
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Episode: The Boys Interview Adam Kavanagh from Diaeuro Futsal Ireland
Chris Lee
Author and football historian
Episode: The Boys Interview Chris Lee
Michael Fahey
Author of "Don't Cry For Me, Next Door Neighbor, Five Nations, One Decade, A Nineties Football Journey"
Episode: The Boys Interview Michael Fahey
Robert Cooper
Friend of the podcast and previous Ronnie Wheelan enthusiast
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Conor Heffernan
Host of The Boys We've Seen, providing narrative and analysis
Jonathan Cooper
Co-host of The Boys We've Seen, contributing context and critique
Johnny
Co-host featured in episodes discussing Irish football history

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Superb Pod

    The lads do their research and deliver each topic brilliantly without taking themselves too seriously.

    Well done fellas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tekkers 81
    Australia3 years ago
  • Funny with a lot of unknown stories

    Big fan of this podcast. The two lads do a deep dive of the history and always find a mad story or two along the way

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scABC2991
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Terrific

    Great episodes with Alan Kirby

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    St Pats Fan
    Ireland4 years ago
  • The boys done good

    The best Irish football podcast I’ve heard

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Montgodj
    Australia5 years ago

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#53
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#249
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Inside the FAI Redundancy Battle with SIPTU's Adrian Kane
Q: How does the restructuring create a chilling effect on workers?
Adrian states that several coaches with years of experience are leaving, creating a chilling atmosphere where employees feel uncertain and uncomfortable about the future, impacting their passion for the job.
Inside the FAI Redundancy Battle with SIPTU's Adrian Kane
Q: What is the current state of play between the FAI and its workers?
Adrian Kane explains that they recently met at the Workplace Relations Commission to address redundancy concerns, emphasizing dissatisfaction with the relationship between SIPTU and the FAI and the negative implications of their restructuring.
Interview with Paul Joannou on Bill McCracken, the Offside King
Q: What does McCracken's legacy look like?
He is recognized for being one of the first players to change the rules of football, particularly the offside rule.
Interview with Paul Joannou on Bill McCracken, the Offside King
Q: What was it that distinguished McCracken as a player at that time?
He was young, quick, had a tactical mind, and could defend and attack effectively.
Interview with Newcastle Legend Liam O'Brien
Q: How did you experience playing under both Jack Charlton and Mick McCarthy?
Liam described the two as very different managers, with Charlton focusing on direct play while McCarthy emphasized holding onto the ball and passing.

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This show digs into Irish football history through focused conversations on players and pivotal moments from the Republic of Ireland's Premier League era onward. Across episodes, topics range from career-defining players and memorable clashes to the politics surrounding the game in Ireland, including landmark moments like Saipan, the evolution of sponsorship, and governance debates. The hosts bring a mix of nostalgia and critique, often tying individual stories to broader shifts in Irish football culture, fandom, and national identity. Expect candid banter, deep historical context, and guests or topics that illuminate why Irish football history remains a compelling lens on sport, society, and memory.

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