The Rebel Army Podcast

Last season, Conor Drinan suffered an ACL injury, and now, seven months on, he's well along the road to recovery. He joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in the studio for this week's episode!

Some good news on the injury front this week, as City boss Tim Clancy confirmed that Seani Maguire is back in the mix for Friday night!Stephen & Aaron also chat through the three games from last weekend.

After a very busy period of matches, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back in the studio this week to talk through everything from the last few weeks, as well as look ahead to a busy weekend at Turner's Cross!

This week, Stephen and Aaron are joined in studio by Cork City FC Amputee team manager, Dáire Coughlan, and player Ruairí Murphy!Ruairí shares his journey to becoming an amputee footballer, and Dáire gives an insight into the manager's role. Hear about their trip to last year's EAFF Champions League in Italy, and much more!

This week, the lads are joined by broadcaster & City fan, Trevor Welch!Trevor tells us a few secrets about his commentaries on the old Cork multichannel, as well as his memories of covering City over the years.

This week, it's an Italia '90-inspired episode, as Mick McCarthy, Kevin Sheedy & Chris Morris join us! We also look back at last Friday's draw with Shelbourne, the impressive victory over Sligo Rovers at the Cross, and the Italia '90 events from the RDS & the Cork Opera House.

An eventful Friday evening at Turner's Cross has provided plenty of talking points for this week's episode... handballs, penalty shouts and more!Hear Jamie Hamill's post-match reaction, as well as Frank Kelleher's account of Saturday's Women's Premier Division defeat away to Peamount.

In case you missed it, the Cork Super Cup was announced this week! City will take on Celtic in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh in July, and we hear from Cathal O'Sullivan & Adam Idah ahead of the historic meeting. We also look back at a thrilling Friday night at Turner's Cross, as Keating struck late to beat Bohemians!

This week's main talking point is Sunday's trip to Tallaght, only to have the match postponed with 40 minutes to kick-off.The lads also look ahead to this weekend's double header against Bohemians and Waterford!

Ahead of the start of the EA SPORTS LOI Academy season, City's Head of Academy Liam Kearney is in studio to look back at 2024, as well as preview the coming season.The lads also look back at last week's season opener against Galway United!

It's match week! During a busy Saturday afternoon at the club shop, Stephen caught up with Seani Maguire, Tein Troost and Rio Shipston ahead of Friday's season opener against Galway.

Weekly episodes are back ahead of the 2025 Season kick-off! We look back at pre-season so far, the signings, the goals, and we also hear from City boss Tim Clancy. City's ELOI representative MrWeLLy also joins us to preview the start of the 2025 ELOI campaign.

The Rebel Army Podcast is back for 2025! To kick the year off, the lads are joined in studio by 2024's Player of the Year, Charlie Lyons! Charlie talks about his time abroad, his past as a striker for Innishvilla, and much more!

Episode 35 of The Rebel Army Podcast is here! Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back for a Christmas episode to chat about everything that has happened in the last few weeks, from fixture lists, merchandise launches to new signings and more!

Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher is back in studio this week, reflecting on a successful 2024 season, and looking ahead to what's to come in 2025 and beyond! Find out more about our recently launched 'Rebel Army Clothing' brand too!

As our matchnight announcer & longtime supporter, Colm O'Sullivan has had a front row seat for many iconic Cork City FC moments. He joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio this week, to share some of his favourites memories from European trips, to half-time crossbar challenge mishaps, and much more!

City legend Roy O'Donovan joins the lads in studio this week, talking everything from his time on Leeside to settling down in Australia, and everything in between!

Head of Women's Football Danny Murphy is back in studio as we look back at the 2024 Women's Premier Division Season!

Episode 30 is here! This week, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey look back at last Friday's entertaining game in Bray, while also previewing this week's game against Treaty at Turner's Cross, and our Women's side's final game of the season on Saturday.

Ruairí Keating joins us in studio this week, for a very open and honest chat about his career so far, a very difficult period in his life, his City departure and subsequent return to Leeside, where he now feels happy and at home. He also speaks about his aims for the future, and the partnership with Seani Maguire!

Episode 28 is here, and we've got some exclusive clips from our live show, including one where Gearóid Morrissey relives an interesting pre-season session from Roddy Collins! We also hear from City boss Tim Clancy, while Danny Murphy looks ahead to the Women's FAI Cup Semi-Final on Saturday.

City are Champions, we've done a live show at the Cork Opera House, and Becky Cassin is in studio! Becky recently rejoined the club after two years abroad, and is delighted to be back where she considers home! It's been another busy week at Cork City FC, and Episode 27 is here to talk you through everything.

This week, it's the one you've all been waiting for, as Seani Maguire joins the lads in studio! Hear all about his first spell at the Club, his career in England and then his move back to Leeside. We also find out what his favourite moment in a City shirt is, and surprisingly, it wasn't at the Aviva!

Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back in studio after another very busy week in the world of Cork City FC! In case you missed it, we followed up Ruairí Keating's return to the club, by re-signing Seani Maguire too!

This week, Stephen Ryan stops by Monday Morning Memories at Turner's Cross to hear from three supporters & regular attendees! Back in studio, Stephen & Aaron talk about a very busy couple of days at Cork City, with the big talking point being the return of fan-favourite Ruairí Keating!

This week's podcast was recorded live in the Club Shop, at Saturday's meet & greet, where Brad, Christina & Doro join us for a quick chat about how the 2024 Season is going!

The lads are joined in studio this week by '98 Cup Final hero, and City legend, Derek Coughlan! He talks us through his footballing career, balancing full-time work while also being a footballer, and much more!

This week, the lads are joined in studio by one of the most in demand young players in Europe.... former City player and current Lyon player Jake O'Brien! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

Comedian Andrew Ryan is the guest on this week's episode! He's here to tell us about his memories of supporting City, his current life in Belfast, and gives us the inside scoop on what to expect from the big comedy night in October! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

After a great start to life at City, Colleen Kennedy O'Connell joins the lads in studio to explain how the move came to be, and also her gives her thoughts about what's to come from this Cork City FC Women's team! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

As we approach the midpoint of the Women's Season, Danny Murphy is back in studio to share his thoughts on 2024 so far, Eva Mangan's Ireland call-up, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

This week, it's the one listeners have been waiting for! City owner Dermot Usher joins us in studio to talk about 2024 so far, the mistakes of last season, plans and ambitions for the future, fundraising, rumours about our new kit manufacturer, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

Our commentary dream team are in studio this week - Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are joined by Ruairí O'Hagan & City legend Philip Long! The two lads have been commentating on City's streams since 2021, and both have incredible stories from their time supporting (and playing for!)) the Rebel Army! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

As we approach the halfway point of the season, the lads look back on everything that has happened so far, while also looking ahead at what's to come, as well as the current developments at the club! We've got the latest on the plans for our LOITV streams, our newest team at the club, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

Barry Coffey joins Stephen & Aaron in studio this week to talk all about how he gave up Hurling to pursue a career in football, his time in England, then Scotland, and how much he's enjoying life at City! He also reflects honestly on last year's disappointing season, and talks about his goals for 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

Stephen Ryan is joined in studio by Éanna Buckley, who has plenty of stories to share from his 18 years at the club so far! Crann CEO, Padraig Mallon, also joins to raise awareness of the incredible work that The Crann Centre do in Cork. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

City legend Dan Murray joins the lads in studio this week, to relive his time at City as a player, from arriving on loan in 2002 to settling on Leeside and captaining the 2005 league winning side! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

No guest this week due to a last minute change of plans, so instead Stephen Ryan chats to Aaron Howey about how he landed his role at the club, and what his position entails! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

Goalkeeping siblings Anthony & Trish Fennelly have both had impressive careers as in the League of Ireland, and now both find themselves back at City: Anthony, as a goalkeeping coach with the Men's First Team, and Trish, as manager of our Women's Under 19 side! They join the Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey in studio this week, for episode ten of The Rebel Army Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

This week, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are joined by First Team kitman, Mick Ring! Mick talks about his time as Chairman of City, and how he nearly ended up as a substitute for a game away to Derry City! Stephen and Aaron look back at last Friday's victory over Cobh Ramblers at a very wet and windy Turner's Cross. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

As she enters her 11th season at the club, Ciara McNamara has a wealth of experience, and stories to share! Captain of the FAI Cup winning side in 2017, 'Mac' joined Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio this week to talk through her footballing journey, and talk about the continued growth of the Women's game in Ireland! The lads also look back at a busy Easter weekend, with 3 first team fixtures to talk about! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

After weeks of being the number one requested guest, we finally got Greg Bolger into the studio! Stephen Ryan chats to Greg, while Aaron Howey has the latest from Tim Clancy & Danny Murphy after last weekend's results! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

On this week's pod, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are joined by former City player Damien Delaney, to talk everything from his spells at City, to his time at Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Ipswich Town and more, while also talking about his current role as a TV pundit! The lads also look back at last weekend's matches, and also look ahead to Friday's top of the table clash away to Treaty United at the Market's Field. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

From filming adverts for Ryan Reynolds to scoring screamers at Turner's Cross, Malik Dijksteel's story is one that can't be missed! He joined Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey in studio this week to tell all about his footballing career so far. Cork City FC's Football & Social Responsibility Officer Conor McKahey also joins, to talk about the club's community initiatives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

In this week's episode, Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey look back at Friday's victory over UCD, and look ahead to the start of the Women's Premier Division season this weekend. "The Cockney Rebel" joins the lads in studio this week, to look back at his playing career, his time un the US, and now his current focus, as manager of Cork City FC's Women's First Team! The club's commercial manager, Anthony O'Sullivan also joins to share information on sponsorship opportunities at the club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

Liam Kearney won the League and FAI Cup as a City player, but now oversees the development of the next generation, as the Head of the Boys Academy at Cork City FC! He joined the Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey in studio to talk everything from his playing days to his current role, and his famous goal against Malmo even gets a mention! Mr Welly also joins to talk to us about the upcoming 2024 ELOI season, which kicks off this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

New City signing Nathan Wood was one of many players to make his debut last Friday, and this week he joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio to talk about his journey in football so far. From coming up against Manchester United in the FA Cup, to signing for Cork City less than a week later, Nathan's story means this episode is not to be missed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

The first episode is here, and it's a big one! Two guests this week, as City boss Tim Clancy and Zeus Packaging founder, Brian O'Sullivan, join the lads in the studio ahead of the start of the 2024 Season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message