Between the Stripes LOI podcast

Kieran & Gary have resisted the urge to join the rest of the league in the terminal two bar at Dublin airport as we reach the mid-season break.  Instead, the lads are here to review the final round of matches before the break, preview the matches when the league returns, and also to deliver their mid-season report cards for all 20 clubs.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Baz Murphy joins Kieran & Gary this week to review Shamrock Rovers excellent recent form, the stuttering start made by his other former club St.Pat's, and to react to the latest managerial bust-up between Kev Doherty and Rennie.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Gary has just about recovered from Ireland's disastrous Eurovision campaign in time to join Kieran for this week's show, where Damien Duff's antics and St.Pat's struggles are high on the agenda.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Eurovision, Louth GAA and Tim Clancy's shock Cork City departure help make up another uniquely weird & wonderful edition of your favourite weekly LOI podcast.  Journalist & author Dylan O'Connell joins us to break down the latest rumblings at Turners Cross, while credit to our Twitter followers, they've sent us some banging questions in this week's BTS HOTLINE.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Late goals, pitch invasions, touchline barneys, managerial spats and fresh appointments, the May Bank Holiday weekend really had it all in the LOI.  Kieran & Gary break it all down for us only as they can.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Paddy Kavanagh joins us following Bohs latest miraculous late recovery while he also gives us a general overview of the Premier Division season so far.  As ever, the First Division gets just as much care and attention on BTS as we speak to Shane Keegan about the second tier and reports linking him with the vacant Athlone job.  We also hear from Ciaran Kilduff on Dean Ebbe's brace away to Longford last week which has naturally left our podcast hosts feeling rather blue.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

It all kicked off over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with Keith Long departing Waterford and Marc Canham announcing his departure from the FAI.  The lads also chew the fat on Bohs incredibly derby day comeback, Cork City's late winner in the Munster derby against Waterford and discuss reports linking Ruaidhrí Higgins with the Blues job and the vacant position at Athlone.  Who were the big winners and losers over the Easter weekend and more importantly what Easter eggs if any did the lads get?  All of this is brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

Easter is fast approaching and aside from overpriced chocolate eggs it means a bonanza of LOI action!  St.Pat's midfielder Jamie Lennon joins us to look ahead to a huge Easter period for the Saints while Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest big stories, including Dario Castelo's departure from Athlone.  BTS prides itself on being the LOI's most interactive podcast, and we've got a flurry of listeners' tweets on this week's show as well as the BTS Predictions League and Hotline segments.   Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

It's been a week of LOI heritage with as many statements and counter statements released as games played. Naturally, the eligibility saga in the First Division is covered in depth on this week's show as are the games across both divisions from last week.  As ever, we've also got the BTS predictions league and hotline with all of this brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

Following his match winning heroics at the RSC on Friday night we catch up with St.Patrick's Athletic star Brandon Kavanagh.  Meanwhile, Dundalk FC manager Ciaran Kilduff chats to us about the need for more support for First Division clubs as the second tier continues to breed some of the leading young talent in Ireland at present.  Kieran & Gaz reflect on a hugely dramatic weekend across both divisions with controversies and drama everywhere you look.  We also read out your latest tweets and of course, there is the BTS Predictions League.  All of this is brought to you with thanks to our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

After a successful trip to Plovdiv and subsequent victory in Dublin the lads discuss rare back-to-back wins for the Boys in Green.  There's plenty of focus on the First Division on this week's show as Kieran & Gaz react to Darren Murphy's Finn Harps departure as well as looking back at last week's games including the Burko derby in Oriel.  The Premier Division returns this week and every game is covered in the usual BTS Predictions League segment.  We also reads out your latest tweets as we strive to continue being the LOI's most interactive podcast!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

With Kieran off to Plovdiv to support the Boys in Green it's a slightly (and we mean slightly) snappier pod this week.  Kieran & Gary reflect on last weekend's results across both divisions and look ahead to this week's First Division matches with the top flight on an international break.  The lads also delve into Alan Reynolds's bizarre post-Pat's interview, the even stranger BORST statement about referees, and touch on the public row engulfing Treaty United. If it's frank & opinionated LOI coverage you're after then it's got to be Between the Stripes.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

The only thing more unpredictable than a big handicap at the Cheltenham Festival is trying to predict the LOI results! Kieran & Gary drill down into a mad set of scorelines from last week while also touching on some hot topics around the league such as that Derry City video clip, refereeing decisions, pitches, the PCA v the FAI and much more.  We also hear from Daryl Horgan and Tommy Barrett on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Following the first Friday-Monday game week of the new season we have an action-packed pod coming your way as Kieran & Gary examine the big winners and losers from the double game week.  Tim Clancy's comments are discussed in depth while the lads also review some other controversial decisions from around the league.  Bohemians, Derry City and Shamrock Rovers slow starts are all covered with lots of fan interaction on this week's pod thanks to all your tweets.  There's also audio with Ryan Brennan & Dylan Hand.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Has Shane Farrell put "chicken fillet roll gate" behind him and how is his relationship now with his former boss Damien Duff? The Drogheda United midfielder chats to us after a MOTM display on Friday night.  Having coached in the likes of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Columbia, Mick McDermott tells us how he's settling into the surrounds of Cobh as Ramblers boss.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz have all the usual stuff for you too.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

The lads are left (gladly) eating humble pie on this week's show as the reflect on the record-breaking Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday. Stephen Bradley v Heimir is also discussed.  Having won a league opener for the first time in their history, we're joined by Kerry FC duo Conor McCarthy and Niall Brookwell on the show.  All the key talking points from the opening round of matches across BOTH DIVISIONS is discussed while Athlone fan Eanna represents the listeners in this week's BTS Predictions League.  We've also got the BTS Hotline and plenty of stick from Bohs fans to get through so pull up a chair and enjoy the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a ninth series as the lads revel in the news of new TV & radio deals for the league as well as the launch of an official fantasy football game, is the LOI finally mainstream?  You'll do well to find a more in-depth preview to the 2025 season than this as the lads drill down into the transfer business done at every club across BOTH DIVISIONS (We never neglect the First Division on BTS).  Dundalk FC attacker Leo Gaxha is our first guest of the season while we've also got audio with Aidan Keena as the Pat's striker talks Mason Melia, title pressures, Molde v Rovers and much more.  The BTS Hotline and Predictions League is back also and all of this is brought to you again in 2025 by our kind sponsor QuinnAv.ie. 

Happy Christmas to LOI fans everywhere! On this year's BTS Xmas special we bring you interviews with former Ireland international and the new Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliott while we also hear from Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher.  Kieran & Gary review the year that was and look ahead to 2025.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

It's the 2024 season finale, and we're reflecting on Drogheda United's stunning FAI Cup success with Drogs chairperson Joanna Byrne.  The lads reflect on a disastrous season for Derry City and what may happen next at the Brandywell.  Kieran & Gaz also reflect on the season as a whole and name their BTS teams and players of the year for both divisions.  There's also one last BTS hotline so until next year, thank you so much for supporting the show.  We were sponsored all year by the brilliant QuinnAv.ie 

It's our penultimate pod of the season as Kieran & Gary react to Shelbourne's stunning title success. Drogheda United defender Andrew Quinn joins us to talk about Sunday's FAI Cup final.  That's not all however, as the lads discuss stories around the league from Kilduff's imminent appointment at Dundalk to the clear out underway at Bohemians.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Here we are then, it's the final week of the Premier Division season and the title will stay in Dublin but will it be a historic 5-in-a-row for Rovers or will Damien Duff deliver the holy grail to Tolka? The lads have their say.  One team who won't be winning the title is Derry City, the lads discuss the fallout from their title flop.  Meanwhile, Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin joins the lads for a long overdue serious discussion on the proposed slashing and perhaps even total removal of UEFA solidarity payments to First Division clubs.  In BTS's continued commitment to the First Division, the lads also discuss the latest goings on in the playoffs!  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Seven title contenders are now four and we could even have a new champion as soon as this Sunday but nothing is ever that simple in the LOI!  On this week's show, we're joined by former LOI referee Graham Kelly and Paul Francis of FC32, the new owners of Cobh Ramblers.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary reflect on the disgraceful scenes that followed Dundalk's relegation at Oriel Park last Friday and John Temple's subsequent media appearance.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

With Dundalk FC potentially set to be relegated this Friday night, we focus on the off-field future of the club by chatting to Gerry Lennon of the newly formed Dundalk FC Supporters Trust.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz discuss Derry City latest "tog filling" weekend and the mad nature of the title race in general.  The lads also discuss the national team following their trip to Helsinki. There's the BTS Hotline and BTS Predictions league too.  All brought to you by QuinnAv.ie

With the lads away to Helsinki, this week's show was meant to be something of an express pod. However, you know Kieran & Gaz by now, they can't stop talking when it comes to LOI so tune in to hear all their latest thoughts, rants and predictions about this wonderful league of ours.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

The lads are back and they're energised from one of THE great LOI TV games on Monday night at Tolka Park. Are Shels folding? Can St.Pat's mount a late title charge? Are Galway United in the race to be crowned kings? We cover every nook and cranny of this insane league run in.  Kieran opens the show with a tribute to the late great Maxi.  There's audio with Ruadhri Higgins, Kevin Doherty and Frantz Pierrot while we've also got the usual BTS Predictions League and BTS Hotline segments.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Former Derry City defender and current Grimsby Town man, Cameron McJannet joins us on this week's show to chat among other things about THAT decision at the Brandywell last Friday.  Kieran & Gary, now card carrying members of the Dublin media it would seem, run through all the latest big talking points such as who will actually win this blood league and perhaps more importantly, who would beat who in a LOI managerial boxing series.  All this utter nonsense as well as the BTS Predictions League and Hotline are brought to you by our sponsors QuinnAv.ie

Rescued from the brink of extinction, the lads discuss the fresh takeover at Dundalk FC. Despite understandable outpourings of relief from the Dundalk fans, Gary warns of a testing road ahead for Lilywhite supporters. Kieran also reports from the 1903's public fan meeting at Oriel Park.  On the pitch, there's plenty to ponder. Can Shamrock Rovers still complete a miraculous drive for five? Could Derry City win the double? As ever, we've got in-depth First Division coverage which this week also includes the eagerly anticipated return of the BTS Kebab Review!  We've also got the predictions league and hotline on a bumper edition of the pod. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

This week's pod is understandably Ireland and Dundalk FC heavy as the lads blow off some steam after a dark week for Irish football.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

If you thought managing a team in the First Division was all about team selection, tactics and transfers, you are mistaken as Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy gives listeners a wonderful and detailed insight into the all consuming life of a manager in the second-tier of Irish football.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz breakdown the latest twists and turns in the race for the title, Europe and the battle to avoid the drop.  We've got our full First Division coverage as ever while the lads also look ahead to Ireland v England in Dublin on Saturday.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

LOI legend Dermot Keely joins us to discuss his new book, the late Jim McLaughlin, his concern for Dundalk FC, and of course, he has plenty to say about the FAI too.  Having attended Weavers Park for one of the most remarkable score lines of the season on Friday, Kieran brings us audio with Drogheda goalkeeper Luke Dennison while listeners will also hear from Stephen Kenny ahead of St.Pat's historic trip to Istanbul this week.  The lads also discuss the eleventh hour postponement of Dundalk v St.Pat's along with a number of other key topics in another riveting edition of the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie - Hit subscribe/follow wherever you're listening! 

As the episode title suggests, it's been another insane week across the LOI. From Cup upsets to calls for Rennies head and the return of Danny Mandriou.....The lads have quite a bit to pick through on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Does anyone want this title? What's going on at Dalymount Park? Did Stephen Kenny disrespect Galway United? Will Aidan O'Brien be a hit at Tolka Park? Did only 68 people really watch Longford at the weekend? All these questions plus your hotline submissions are answered on this week's podcast.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Where do you even start this week? Duffer v Higgins, Maguire's Rebels return, Dundalk's hostile home reaction, Dawson Devoy suspension gate, Sligo Rovers v Rob Hennessey, Athlone v Kerry - The best bad game of all time?  These are just some of the many subjects covered on this week's show which also contains audio with Ruaidhrí Higgins and Brian Maher.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

On this week's show:  - Optimism following Rovers Prague display  - Vaduz victory a turning point for Kenny?  - Can Aidan Keena break the Saints striker curse?  - Keating returns to Turners Cross  - Relegation battle going to the wire  - Sligo Rovers for Europe?  - A bad weekend for goalkeepers  - Shelbourne v Derry City on Monday night!  - BTS Predictions League  - BTS Hotline  - Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

On this week's pod the lads look back on Shamrock Rovers defeat to Sparta Prague, is it the end of the European dream for the Hoops?  Derry's embarrassing Euro exit to Bruno's Magpies is discussed too but did Sunday's big Cup win rescue the week for the Candystripes? Speaking of that cup game at the Brandywell, just how big of a job does Stephen Kenny have on his and can he work his magic in Europe against Vaduz?  Damien Duff's extraordinary post-match interview following Shels cup win in Bray is dissected as is Tim Clancy's comments on wage inflation across the league.  All of this and much more is brought to you by our sponsors QuinnAv.ie  

We've got an assortment of topics and competitions to cover on this week's show. LOI TV Commentator Barry Murphy dials in from Tallaght Stadium with immediate reaction to Shamrock Rovers dramatic win in the Champions League.  We've got audio with Ruaidhrí Higgins & Brian Maher as Derry City aims to avoid an embarrassing early Euro exit at the hands of Bruno's Magpies. We also discuss Shels second leg tie with St Joseph's.  Having witnessed Friday's fan violence in Oriel Park first hand, Kieran gives his views on what unfolded and what should follow while the lads discuss Drogheda's reaction to the unruly behavior from sections of their support.  There's discussion on the new Ireland manager and his proposal for domestic-based international squads, who would make the lads LOI international team? All this and much more on this week's show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie    

We're going international on this week's pod as Gibraltar's Louie Annesley joins us to discuss Derry City and Shelbourne's upcoming European ties against teams from the rock.  The current Braintree Town defender also reflects on his time in Ireland with Dundalk, which included relearning how to walk after a life and death brush with sepsis.  Kieran & Gary start the show by discussing Shamrock Rovers scoreless draw in Iceland while there's a full recap of last week's LOI results from both divisions.  The Louth and Midland derbies are the feature fixtures this coming weekend while the lads also give their views on the PFAI's proposal for clubs to have a minimum number of professional contracts on offer.  All of this is brought to you by the good folks at QuinnAv.ie - Our main sponsors. 

Is Georgie Kelly returning to the LOI this summer? The Carlisle United striker sparked rumours after he was spotted in the stands at LOI matches recently, the former Bohs striker answers that question for us on this week's show.  We've also got audio with Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy as he highlights a 15-year-old talent in his current squad who could be something special by the sounds of it.  Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary reflect on the first set of results after the summer break, look ahead to Thursday's matches and recap some of the latest transfers.  All of this is brought to you by our sponsors, QuinnAv.ie 

The LOI returns on Friday night following the summer break and Kieran & Gary are here to ease you back into the swing of things by previewing all ten matches taking place across both divisions.  The lads also touch on some of the early transfer window activity across the league.  Brought to you by our sponsor, QuinnAv.ie

With the LOI summer break underway, Kieran (a Longford Town legend apparently) and Gary chew the fat on the season so far. The lads start the show by discussing the European draws and Shels new signings, can Duffer's men go all the way?  Leading LOI pundit and former manager Shane Keegan is our special guest while we've got loads of listeners' tweets to get through this week too.  All of this is brought to you by our sponsor, QuinnAv.ie

We're pulling out the big guns this week as decorated former players and current LOI pundits, Gareth McGlynn and Alan Cawley join us to breakdown the season so far, as the summer break fast approaches.  Despite a bumper Bank Holiday weekend across the league, Kieran & Gaz still manage to squeeze in some Champions League Final chat as well as their thoughts on Ireland's win against Hungary.  Of course, there's the BTS Predictions League and BTS Hotline on yet another fine edition of the show. All of this is brought to you by our proud sponsor, QuinnAv.ie

The LOI's newest managerial name joins us on this week's show as we find out who the new Longford Town FC manager Wayne Groves is and what he's all about.  In typical LOI podcast fashion, there were a number of big news stories that broke just after we had published last week's show, so Kieran & Gaz kick proceedings off with a chalkboard segment with discussions on Ian Ryan's Bray exit, Jon Daly's swift return with Dundalk and Wayne Groves appointment at Longford.  As ever, we've got the usual fixture reviews from both divisions, the BTS Predictions League, and one of the best questions ever sent to us on the BTS Hotline, it's worth tuning into the pod for that alone. Enjoy.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Following the concession of two goals in injury time at home to Galway on Friday, Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty joins us for an extended chat on this week's show.  The former Shels boss recaps that crazy game on Friday, updates us on Warren Davis's injury, discusses tactics, the competitive nature of the league and why the LOI is being viewed in a totally different light by younger people these days.  Kieran & Gary reflect on a turbulent start to life at St.Pat's for Stephen Kenny while Gaz makes a big statement in regards to the title race during the BTS Hotline segment.  As ever, there's the BTS LOI Podcast Predictions League as well as unrivaled coverage of the LOI First Division. Nobody does it better than BTS. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

The lads are back for a second pod in the space of 2 days due to the stunning return to LOI management of Stephen Kenny at St.Pat'.  Meanwhile, on Wednesday afternoon, one of the most bizarre episodes in LOI history (and that's saying something) concluded with Noel King departing Dundalk after just 26 days in charge.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie.  Check out the BTS Members Club for extra LOI content weekly, including a weekly Friday column by podcast host Kieran Burke. Sign up via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi/membership 

Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett sits down for a lengthy discussion with the lads with the Limerick native admitting this season has been his most testing in charge of the club.  Kieran & Gary talk set-pieces after an error-filled derby between Rovers and Pats which leads to a wider discussion on the standard of the league this season and why we are seeing so many dull games according to the lads.  There's lots of Dundalk chat again as the off-field circus at Oriel Park continued to roll this week with Brian Gartland's acrimonious departure, an open fans letter calling for Brian Ainscough to revert his decision to appoint Noel King, and links with Paul Doolin and Ian Baraclough all making the headlines.  Will Stephen Kenny take the Pat's job, will Stephen O'Donnell and Bohs be a match made in heaven?  There's the usual BTS Predictions League and BTS Hotline segments and the odd Sopranos reference too. Not to be missed, like a plate of Gabagool. 

The long wait is finally over, for the first time since September 2023, the lads witnessed Longford Town win a competitive game.  However, that surprisingly takes a backseat on this week's pod following a turbulent Bank Holiday weekend which ultimately cost Jon Daly his job at St.Pat's.  Kieran & Gaz outline the moving parts that led to Daly's departure and who may replace him at Richmond Park.  The lads break down who the big winners and losers were over the BH weekend by creating some LOI power rankings while we've got the usual BTS Predictions League and hotline features for you too.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Given the lad's recent scepticism of stats, we're joined on this week's pod by Cobh Ramblers head of analytics, Jacob Derham.  We've also got some explosive audio with Longford Town FC interim boss, Wayne Groves following De Town's latest defeat at home to Wexford on Saturday.  We've got all the usual stuff too from Kieran & Gaz including the BTS Predictions League (the listeners are kicking the lads arse) and the BTS Hotline.  All of this fine content is brought to you by the brilliant QuinnAV.IE, our proud sponsor. 

Kieran is back from Vegas, where he well and truly hit the jackpot (I mean, look at him), and he is making up for lost time as himself and Gary catch up on all the big stories they missed out on last week including, Hendo's Longford exit, Noel King's shock LOI return with Dundalk, Jonathan Hill's FAI exit, the closure of Turners Cross, safety issues at the Brandywell, Damien Duff's comments on Shane Farrell and so much more.  Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin discusses the ongoing floodlight issues at Finn Park while offering some positive news on the new stadium development.  We've got the BTS Predictions league and the hotline on a bumper edition of the show.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

You've got to feel for the lads (not really). Kieran & Gary are broken men following their trip to Tralee last Friday but they did at least get to witness some LOI history as Kerry FC claimed their first-ever league win at Mounthawk Park.  Kerry Head Coach Conor McCarthy is this week's special guest as a result.  Away from the misery of Longford Town, Kieran & Gaz attack the rest of the show with their usual vigour as they react to all the latest results and main talking points from across the two divisions, preview this weekend's matches via the BTS Predictions League while your questions are answered on the BTS hotline.  All of this is brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

After a manic Easter weekend, Kieran & Gary chew the fat (as opposed to the Easter eggs) on all the big talking points from the 20 matches played across both divisions.  Derry's "mind-numbingly boring" style of play is discussed as are some "interesting" interviews from Stephen O'Donnell and Ian Ryan.  Speaking of "interesting" interviews, Aaron Dobbs drops in to tell the lads how he's rediscovered himself at Wexford after consecutive relegations with Longford and Shels left him considering his future in the game.  There's lots of playful (at least we hope it is) Longford bashing in the BTS Hotline as we answer your questions and play another round in the BTS Predictions League. There's a BTS Kebab Review too so get stuck in to this week's show as if it Doner from your favourite chippy.  All of our nonsense is sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

It's been a mental week for the lads as you'll hear on the show. As a result, there's lots to cover between the international and domestic football scenes.  We've finally got a first BTS kebab review of the season too. What more could you ask for?  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie