The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 5 - Paul O'Hehir - Conan Byrne - Stephen Bradley - Ireland's Group of Death - John O'Shea appointment - Investment in Pats

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts (00:23) – On this week’s episode, Luke Jordan is joined by the returning Macdara Ferris and the Irish Daily Mirror football correspondent Paul O’Hehir to kick off the show. Macdara reported on the big game in the Premier Division the past week as Shamrock Rovers and Derry played out an exciting 2-2 draw on Monday night. He shares his thoughts on the fixture, should Lee Grace been sent off, Darragh Burns’ impact and we also hear the voice of Stephen Bradley as Macdara caught up with him after the match. Paul is back on the podcast to discuss the latest on the FAI’s search for a new permanent head coach for the Republic of Ireland national team. Paul gives his verdict on the appointment of John O’Shea as interim boss, the return of Brian Kerr to the Irish set up, was Slaven Bilic ever a contender for the Irish job and more. While Macdara informs us of the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s team group of death ahead of the Euro 2025 qualification. (33:34) For part two, Luke is joined by former St. Patrick’s Athletic player, and current pundit Conan Byrne to chat about the latest with the Inchicore side. Conan gives his view on the American investment arriving in Dublin 8 this week as well the poor start of the season the Saints have endured so far. What has gone wrong? Is Jon Daly in potential trouble? Is it time for Marcelo Pitaluga to be dropped already from the starting XI ahead of a huge game Friday night against fellow strugglers Dundalk? (51:56) For part three, we hear from extratime.com reporter Phillip Morrisey who drops us a voice note as he reported on the action from Cork City against UCD last Friday night. Luke closes the show as he reads out the fixtures for the weekend ahead. Support the show