The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 6

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 Donal Ryan and Oisin Langan as they delve into another week of action in the League of Ireland. The show opens with the controversial decision in the Showgrounds with the referee deciding not to show Leon Pohls a straight red card for his tackle on Simon Power which has stirred up debate the past few days. We hear form Sligo Rovers manager John Russell on the decision as he spoke to Donal Ryan post-match on Saturday night. These leads to a further discussion on the standard of refereeing in Ireland as once again they are in the spotlight after another weekend of games. Is the officiating in this country good enough at the high level? Is there a solution to the issue? (21:35) For part two, former Bohemians and Dundalk defender Mark Rossiter joins the lads on the podcast this week. Mark gives us an insight into his new role at St. Patrick’s Athletic as the opposition analyst and what the job entails. They discuss the sacking of Declan Devine as Bohemians manager, was it right call to remove him now? Should have it been done over the winter? The lads talk through the potential list of who can replace him. Mark also gives his thoughts on Stephen O’Donnell and what is going on at Dundalk this season, Pat Hoban and much more! Support the show