It's There! An Irish Sports Podcast

The Republic of Ireland have announced their squad for a friendly with Grenada on the 16th of May. George Hamilton and Connor Phillips look through the squad and give their opinions on the squad. Who will start in goals? Keely? O'Leary? Or another new face Cahill? Eiran Cashin is in out of the international darkness after a very impressive u21 career - can he stake a claim for the Nations League? Can Coventry, Moran or even Tom Cannon do enough to stay in the squad for the other up and coming matches? And the Jack Moylan appreciation society builds momentum with his inclusion as well! Listen to the lads break down every player included as the next generation come through... Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 in the story of one of Ireland's greatest managers. George Hamilton brings his memories and experiences to help us relive the first bit of success Ireland had on the international tournament front. George and Connor discuss how the Irish fans began to take Jack Charlton to their heart and how the term 'Union Jack' was becoming a distant memory. Find out how Euro '88 was the benchmark to which Irish sporting success is still measured and how Jack was starting to make a bif of habit of being the thorn in the side of the country of his birth. The 'Granny' rule started to become a thing and we hear how it was received in 1986. Also - keep an ear out for a story about the Irish team hotel and how a large selection of German nudists got Jack Charlton excited for the wrong reasons! Part 3 coming next week! Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With most of the big leagues across Europe including England's League One, The Championship and The Premier League all coming to a conclusion in the next few weeks - George and Connor look at the Irish influence who may have an impact. From Jack Moyland at Lincoln City, John Egan at Hull, a group of Irish players at Southampton right through to Millwall and Ipswich Town who have Irish players who could be going up to the Premier League in the coming days! Will it be Dara O'Shea or will it be Danny McNamara playing in Englands top flight next year? Maybe both? Listen to George out Liam Brady as to why Arsenal and Ireland dont have Harry Kane in their ranks... kind of! Contact / Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Almost every episode of the 'Its There!' Podcast has had a mention of the great Jack Charlton in some shape or form! So Connor Phillips has asked George Hamilton to to play the role of historian - mainly as he lived through it and 'rode that wave for almost a decade' (George's own words!) - into the life and times of the great man. In Part 1 we talk about Jacks early life, the type of player he was and how important he was to winning England a World Cup. We find out what type of manager he was and why international football management was always his destiny. Then there was the Ireland job. How did a man from Northumberland end up getting the Irish managers job in 1985 when the entire political landscape was very different? And did you know George Hamilton knew Jack was the new manager before Jack did?! It is all in this special episode of 'Its there!'. Contact / Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the news that Troy Parrott is now a cup winner having scored and assisted for AZ Alkmaar in their win over NEC Nijmegen - George Hamilton & Connor Phillips discuss the Irish players who have won domestic trophies outside of Ireland. They talk about Troy's next move, George spends most of the podcast trying to remember meeting a famous rugby player in 1999 and Connor takes umbrage at a former Irish 'International' getting a mention on the pod!! They also discuss the current English Premier League run-in, talk about the exciting end of the season up North and find out how George Hamilton became a 'glory hunter' and just follows the big teams! Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big conversation with the man they call Zinedine Kilbane - Kevin Kilbane! George and Connor caught up with the 110 cap man to talk about his extensive career both club and international. Kevin talks about the moment when he got called up for England and he had to tell his then manager Sam Allardyce that he had no interest in playing for England and big Sam's very stern response! We hear about Kevin qualifying for the World Cup with Ireland and what he actually experienced with Roy Keane / Mick McCarthy in Saipan. Could Ireland have got to a World Cup Final in 2002? George helps an emotional Kevin relive one of his most memorable moments in a green jersey. Contact & Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Rory McIlroy once again reaffirming himself as one of the greatest Irish sports stars in history, with his back to back Masters win - George Hamilton and Connor Phillips discuss who else should be at the top table of our best sports stars EVER! We find out that George is too noisy to commentate on golf, we ask whether MMA is a top-tier sport and whether any football player to come out of the island sits on the top table of world best sports person? The top 5 becomes a top 6, there are some contradictions and lets just say George and Connor didn't agree on everything! Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its George Hamilton Vs Clive Tyldesley! Two of the greatest commentators to ever do it! George and Connor sit down with Clive to look at his amazing career that included having a tie bought for him from a disgruntled Brian Clough, forming an unofficial 'wine-drinkers' club with other English speaking commentators, and he explains (in detail) if commentary is better than sex! Listen out as Clive recreates George's, 'A Nation holds it breath moment' and George returns the favour with his version of what happened that night in Barcelona when Man Utd won the Champions League in 1999 - 'And Solskjaer has won it!'. Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are joined by Captain Fantastic - Mick McCarthy. The man who has played for Ireland, captained Ireland and managed Ireland - Twice. The lads talk through a very successful club career which took Mick on an amazing journey. They talk about how he became a natural leader for Jack Charlton, how he was involved with historic campaigns like Euro '88 and World Cup Italia' 90 and how he ended up succeeding Jack as the Ireland manager. Of course - Mick being Mick, he is honest, forthright and funny. He talks about Saipan and how the story comes back every 10 years - this time in movie form with Steve Coogan. But it has never defined him. He is way more than that. He a fascinating interview - hear George Hamilton relive some of his big moments in the commentary box as well - even the goals Mick doesn't actually remember scoring! To sponsor the podcast contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a few days... George and Connor have had time to reflect on Ireland's loss to Czechia in the World Cup Play-off semi-final (takes a deep breath!). The lads look back on what could have been but start to look to the future. George and Connor take the time to talk about the good things that are possibly on the horizon for Irish football. And - ahead of the Mick McCarthy Episode (coming this Thursday) the lads talk about what listeners can expect from the big man on the podcast! To contact the podcast: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its the day of the big match. Ireland travel to the Czech Republic. George and Connor give their thoughts on who will start in a green jersey - or will it actually be a green jersey? George talks Connor through the process of how Ireland's most recognisable commentator got ready for big matches like this. He has an insight into what the team will be experiencing too. Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Connor get ready for Ireland's play-off with Czechia this Thursday. Connor's nerves get the better of him and he needs uncle George to calm him down! Always the bridesmaid and only the bride a few times - Connor gets a bit wound up about Ireland always being the 'nearly' team. George pays homage to broadcasting legend Michael Lyster who passed away over the weekend and Connor talks about the joys of being a GAA fan AND and Ireland football fan in 2026. And we hope the Credit Union has enough funds available if Ireland qualify for the World Cup! Contact and Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE REACTION! George and Connor get the Ireland squad to face Czechia LIVE while doing the Podcast and they give their immediate and live reaction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the announcement of the Ireland Squad at 11.30(ish) on the 19th of March - George & Connor try to predict the squad they think Heimir Hallgrimsson will chose! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Ireland Rugby team winning the triple crown at the weekend, George and Connor ask - is Andy Farrell the new Jack Charlton? The lads discuss the players who will definitely miss out in the Czechia play-off match and those who may make a surprise return to the squad including 38 year old David McGoldrick. With Festy Ebosele set to miss out on the play-off, the lads turned their attention to the other member of the Ebosele family who is fighting fit - Cyclone from The Gladiators TV show... who incidentally is Festy's big sister! Gladiators READY? Podcasters READY? 'Its There' Contact and sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The maker of Irish history - Packie Bonner joins George and Connor for an amazing look back at the biggest moments in Irish sport. How did it come to be that 'A Nation holds its breath'? Packie Bonner talks George and Connor through every step and make sure you still until the end where George does it all over again. From starting in Donegal where a handshake agreement to tear up his amateur contract if one of the big boys came calling to togging out for Celtic and he couldn't even tell his mummy he was playing! We find out how Packie made his way into Jack Charlton's plans having played very little under Eoin Hand and how Ireland won its ONLY international tournament in Iceland of all places. Keep an ear out for a Jack Charlton impression that you won't forget! Sponsorship enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Tuesday Episode where George and Connor have a look at Evan Ferguson and the injury that may keep him out of any potential World Cup. The lads talk about the other big players who have missed out on qualifying campaigns and big tournaments due to injury. With the Ireland team about to have ANOTHER playoff - George and Connor discuss the history of how Ireland have had more play-offs than any other nation! George helps re-live the good ones, the bad ones and the one where George needed the help of the Guards to make it to a play-off match where George flashed his ankles to the general public! Your questions also answered! Send any questions to: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 62 Ireland caps and 14 goals - George and Connor are joined by Kevin Doyle! Find out how he went from the bench in the League of Ireland to leading the English Premier League goal charts in a matter of months! Who beat him to the Premier League young player of the year? Kevin talks about scoring for Ireland at the old Lansdown Road, The new Aviva as well as Croke Park AND the The RDS! Has anyone else got the 'full set'? They talk about the weird American Tour under Steve Staunton and Kevin mentions his illustrious career and how it all came to an end when he knew something wasn't right with his concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Connor look back on an interesting weekend for Irish players. With Chiedozie Ogbene only playing for Sheffield United youth team and Mickey Johnston out injured - is it time to bring Sammie Szmodics back in from the cold? Could a Rangers superstar become and Irish superstar? As Mickey Moore ripped Celtic apart in the most recent Old Firm match - could he possibly line out for Ireland? George gives us a detailed history into Rangers players who also wore the Irish shirt! And speaking of shirts - George and Connor reveal their favorite shirts worn by The Boys / Girls in in green! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'And then Ray Houghton got the ball and stuck it in the net!'. George and Connor are joined by Republic of Ireland legend Ray Houghton. The lads relive two of the greatest moments in Irish Sporting history an delve into Ray's incredible career! Did you know Ray's feet never left the ground when he scored against England in Euro 88? Was he responsible for a 'considerable' rise in the Irish population 9 months after the goal?! And - it all could have been so different had he not gone that extra mile to be in Jack Charlton's plans for USA '94. Listen out as George Hamilton helps recreate the two goals that made us all dream! 'Its There!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips officially begin a brand new podcast! A sideways look at Irish sport - now dubbed a 'Positive Platform' by George. Connor finds out who did it better Chat GPT or George Hamilton? Evan Ferguson's injury crisis gets a mention and find out how Christmas poem for BBC Radio almost 70 years ago almost ended one of the best careers in sports broadcasting before it even began! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look ahead to a brand new Podcast with Irish commentary legend George Hamilton and presenter Connor Phillips. Dropping every Monday and Thursday - It's There is the ultimate celebration of Irish sport - with those who made history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices