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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1962 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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We're just one week out from the World Cup and we're starting to feel it.
First stop for Ken is Mexico City early next week, but before he went he gave us a special World Cup edition of KenCall!
This week we also had Tim Vickery on Ancelotti's sou... more
Arsenal went to Budapest surfing a tidal wave of hope and joy, and finished losing on penalties after one shot on target in more than two hours of play. Less than Inter managed losing 5-0 last year, and less than Arsenal themselves managed against Ba... more
Welcome to fight week on the Second Captains world service! There was a Donnybrook in Dalyer, the McGuinness melee in Kerry and Keano and Bruno fighting on the internet. Plus we have a champions league show tomorrow and Monday, and coming very soon, ... more
The other four Champions Cup finals Leinster lost were all close, winnable and heartbreaking for fans; this defeat to Bordeaux however was over after 20 minutes and deeply concerning for all involved.
We chat to Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble about... more
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What happened to the free Monday show for football?
In Brisbane listening to latest post Portugal episode. Heaven!!!! Thanks lads.
Having got one of the UK most renowned journalists on to discuss the premier league, it then proceeds to turn into a party political broadcast for Sinn Fein with comments about Colonial oppressers & Britain shooting Irish when the discussion is about the NFL going to Dublin……that is such a weird pivot…..
Kudos for bringing attention to atrocities in Palestine but Ken you were a bit weak letting your guest dismiss the atrocities of October 7 with no condemnation as “what other people did.” Just as Israelis are responsible for duly elected Netanyahu, Palestinians are responsible for duly elected Hamas. A discussion that fairly blames Israel but demurs on Hamas is not the whole truth.
Used to listen to these idiots but on Mondays show they proved themselves complete morons.
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A sharp, conversation-driven show that blends high-level football analysis with media, culture, and current events. Episodes frequently dissect big European football stories, referee decisions, transfer chatter, and club politics, while weaving in anecdotes, reader questions, and cross-sport comparisons. A hallmark is the lively banter among regular hosts and a rotating cast of journalists, players, and analysts, which keeps debates provocative and entertaining. The mix of rigor, humor, and insider perspectives makes it especially appealing to listeners who want both thoughtful context and entertaining storytelling around football and its broader media ecosystem. Noteworthy is the show's consistent willingness to connect on-pitch events wit... more
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