The big kick off

So we all know theres tonnes of money in the Premier League... But is it the same attractive product that it once was? - Money and more Money at the Club World Cup - Brandon Williams fall from the top - Are Sky on their way out of the Premier League... and why?

- Premier League Referees earning up to £250k a year - The top 10 biggest clubs in Britain - The fury surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnolds free move to Madrid

The debate is always out there... Who is or was the greatest football player ever? Everyone has their thoughts, we shared ours...

- Ashley Young is a Diver... that's why Everton didn't get their penalty. Simple as that! - Arsenal fold yet again! - Real Madrid are getting too big for their boots!

Manchester United Fans.... With only 4 wins in 14 Premier League games and sitting in 15th position, You are in a relegation battle! - Spurs Supporter's turn on Daniel Levy - Liverpools Big Week

Jadon Sancho was trying to be centre of attention again and it's yet again not for footballing reasons.... - Plymouth dump out Liverpool - Ange is hanging on by a thread - Should Amirom change tactics?

The transfer deadline is over and we discuss a few moves.... - Evan Ferguson is a Hammer - Marcus Rashford moves to Aston Villa, is it a good move for Villa? - 2 out of 3 Irish goalkeepers ain't bad - And Arsenal hit City for 5!

With no victories in his last 7 game, Ange Postecoglous position as Manageer of Tottenham Hotspur looks in serious doubt.. can he survive? Also... - Forest tumble back to earth with a bang! - Yellow cards are the new red cards An much more!

They always say never go back to your ex! But David Moyes likes to dip back in to where he was once before. This time he is back to Goodison Park and he knows what he wants... Also.. - Walker & Rashford look to leave the Premier League - Financial fines to be put in place, but to which clubs?

After the 2-2 draw with Manchester United, attention quickily focused back on to Liverpool's unsuccessful contract negotiations with Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk and Mo Salah! Are Liverpool playing a dangerous game? - Inconsistant Man Utd - Managers in and Managers out - What is Handball?

All the talk about set piece coaches etc you wouls swear that Arsenal reinvented the wheel. One thing for sure, they are getting results... but why? - Manchester United sack another employee - Club World Cup Draw - Cole Palmer making Chelsea Tick

Liverpool outclassed Manchester City at Anfield in a game where the champions looked very ordinary! We discussed Liverpools dominace of this game and their displays so far and also Pep's struggles. - Aston Villa and Newcastle slump to the bottom half of the table - Some positivity at Manchester United - A review of the new Champions League format... so far

Tbko Football Show S5E8 : The Bad Patch by Roy Shanahan

It was inevitable wasn't it!? Erik Ten Haag was walking a tight rope since the start of the season. He failed to convince anyone than any sort of progression was being made and INEOS let the Dutchman go. But why didn't they do it in the summer? - Almorim to take over at United - Real Madrid have a strop - Arsenal sit back again

Should the clubs be able to spend what they want, when they want? We chat about this plus... - Siapan the movie brings up bad memories - Klopp has a new job - Where are all the academy players that should be coming through?

With Rodri such an influential personality at City and ruled out for the season we ask which player you feel your team couldn't do without? - Has the art of defending almost died? - Ten Haag believes 'we are all in it together'

There's one in every club, That player that doesn't seem to do much but gets away with it or worse... praised! Who's your player? Also, Who is the most important person in a club now? The Manager, the Players, the Director of Football, or the owner?

Spurs needed to replace Harry Kane's goals and ensure value for money, so...... they bought Dominic Solanke! - Will Solanke be a success? - Are Football players going to go on strike? - Liverpool good, Liverpool bad

Well, it was same old same old for Manchester United. Liverpool wiped the floor with Erik Ten Haag's team and the pressure piles up again. - Declan Rice sees Red - Haaland is on Fire but who replaces him if he gets injured?

The Transfer window is nearly closed for the summer and it's been a busy one. - Ramsdale to Southampton - Chiesa to Liverpool - Ugarte to Man Utd - Nketiah to Crystal Palace Plus many more...

The 2024/25 Premier League season has kicked off and we know one thing for certain... Chelsea are no better to watch this season! - Is Slot the answer for Liverpool? - Man Utd are still short in Midfield - Ivan Toney seems to be holding out for the money!

Another Euros has come and gone and it was more heartbreak for England, but where did it all go wrong? (Recorded before Garreth Southgates resignation)

You don't have to play great in a tournament to go on and win it! England understand this more then most after the 2020 final. This week we discuss..... - Spain are the best side to watch - Watkins, should he start ahead of Kane - Deschamps has a few big decisions

It was a week to look back on the Euro's and reflect on the competition so far? - Bellingham saves Southgate - Spain cruise past Georgia - Where is all the quality?

The Euro's are well and truly up and running and there was much to talk about.... - Scotland are eliminated at the group stage again - Southgate has served up many debates after the first couple of games - What has happened to the natural goal scorer?

Well, the Premier League season is over and we decided to put together our team of the year. There are a few exclusions that may raise a few eyebrows, but we feel our team is just about right.... Let us know your thoughts and share your team of the year!

With Pochettino and Chelsea deciding to part ways, Klopp's decision to leave Liverpool, De Zerbi gone, Kompany going to Munich and Lopetegui taking over at West Ham.... The managerial Merry Go Round is well and truly underway!

It's been a season to forget at Old Trafford and just when you thought it couldn't get any worse.. the stadium starts to fall apart! We discuss the Old Trafford waterfall and more including... - Spurs fan's and their losing mentality - Premier League clubs to vote on VAR

Eric Ten Haag told us this week that Manchester United are one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the Premier League.... We didn't see that one coming!! We discuss this and also.... - Salah and Klopp touchline fallout - It's a two-horse race for the title - Worry for Ferguson at Brighton

It was a week of controversy and drama and who doesn't love a bit of football drama...... - Pressure on Pep, Arteta and Klopp, who will buckle first? - Nottingham Forest accuses the FA and Premier League of cheating - Who would you want on your team? Saka, Palmer, or De Bruyne?

When your club has a designated penalty taker, why do they allow someone else to pull rank? - Coventry make it to Wembley - Man United look half-decent for once - Spurs and Villa fight it out

After the big game at the weekend, it's fair enough to say Liverpool will look back on missed opportunities. We discuss this plus much more including... - Spurs hammer Villa - Brighton's Inconsistency - Alisson vs Kelleher - Arsenal tweak that brought the goals

Drogheda United's owners were true to their word when they said they would look into acquiring Weavers Park. We discuss the positive news and also.. - CK United next for LOI? - John O'Shea is the Irish Boss - Republic of Ireland Women's team face a tough Euro Draw

When Bohemian's supporters misbehave, is it fair to punish another club for that!? We discuss this and more including... - Is it ok to put your hands on a ball boy/girl? It seems to be... - Caoimhin Kelleher reminds everyone that he's still around ahead of the spring internationals

Everton have had some up's and down's this season and the rollercoaster continued over the weekend... - Klopp earns more Silverware - Alphonso Davies agrees €70 million move

The Republic of Ireland manager job seems to be a job that isn't that appealing. We discuss this and much more including... - Shelbourne to purchase Tolka? - Finn Harps under threat? - A look back at the opening weekend

What's the future for Irish football? We were at the FAI Football Consultation and a few interesting things were revealed.... Also.. - Dalymount gets the green light - The Republic of Irelands Nations League draw gets the juices flowing - And the league is finally back!!!

West Ham fans have never fully taken to David Moyes. After being hit for six by Arsenal, it makes things a little more difficult to see a contract being placed on the table! - Harry Kane gets roasted in Germany! - Should Kobbie Mainoo be in the next England Squad? - Should the Blue card be dismissed so easily?

There seems to be a big weekly story coming out of Dundalk every week! - No plastic pitch for Dundalk - Treaty United feeling the blues - Longford hit the century

It was a big game, there was no doubt about that! Arsenal claimed all 3 points but Jamie Carragher was having none of the celebrations... - Can Arsenal win the league? - Is Pochettino under real pressure now? - Is Hojlund the real deal?

Wexford Football Club is going in the right direction and the news of some US investment into the club is very welcome indeed..... - Who would you like to be the new Ireland boss? - A League of Ireland fixture sees itself sneak into the top 50 of Copa 90's best derbies in world football

Jurgen Klopp shocked the footballing world when he announced he would step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season. - Why is he leaving? - Who is likely to take over? - How does the news affect the team this season and next? - What made him so successful?

Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle talk all things Irish including... - Do we want a Third tier in the League of Ireland? - Dundalk is looking to sell its naming rights Plus a bit more!

There was only a handful of Premier League games but that didn't shop the football stories rolling in... - Eni Aluko questions the policing of online hate speech - The Saudi League starts to show signs of wobble - Financial Fair Play rules starting to show its teeth

It's only 4 weeks to the League of Ireland's opening games and there is so much to discuss... - Is Higgins under pressure this season? - Can Galway make a big impact on the Premier Division? - Can anyone topple 4 in a row Champions Shamrock Rovers? - What is success for Damien Duff and Shelbourne? Plus a lot more!

January shocked us early this year! Are Bayern Munich looking to improve their squad? We discuss..... - Sancho to Dortmund - Dyer to Germany too.. - Havertz & Arsenal both struggling - Does Klopp need to win the League again before his times up at Liverpool?

There doesn't seem to be a game that isn't decided by VAR these days! We discuss the need for VAR and also.. - Squad size in the Champions League can make or break your season - Are Chelsea Improving?

Tbko League of Ireland S4E26 : Turkish Not-Delight by Roy Shanahan

Stephen Bradley was unhappy that Cork City didn't give his Shamrock Rovers team a guard of honour, We discuss this and much more including... - The women's national team goes from strength to strength - Can Cobh Ramblers pull off a shock?

Lionel Messi made it a record 8 Ballon d,Or's. Did he deserve it this year? Roy Shanahan, David Buggle, and Neal Dobbs discussed this and much more including..... - Erik Ten Hag starts to feel the pressure - Saudi Arabia and the 2034 World Cup

If you're a Dundalk supporter these days it's getting more and more worrying. Roy Shanahan and Nathan Doyle discuss the rumours surrounding the club and also discuss.. - League of Ireland takeovers at Treaty United & Drogheda - Stadium developments including Oriel Park - Is Euro 2028 going to benefit the LOI in any way?