Dublin derby buzz and Oriel flare-up 'over-reaction'? | RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Описание: Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast as they react to the weekend's action including matters on and off the field during the Louth derby between Dundalk and Drogheda United.

They also look ahead to Friday's Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers derby and discuss the Republic of Ireland goalkeeping status quo as March begins to loom large.

Meanwhile, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne run through Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland squad for next week's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands.

TIMESTAMPS

01:05 Richie and Barry discuss the Louth derby draw between Dundalk and Drogheda United as well as two off-the-field aspects. The first is the throwing of flares onto the newly laid pitch and the comments from Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan, before reacting to the difference of opinion which emanated between the Drogs' co-chairperson Joanna Byrne TD and the club's owners the Trivela Group over her comments about the Nations League fixtures to come between the Republic of Ireland and Israel.

18:10 Barry and Richie discuss the rest of Friday's results and performances, while also touching on the Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers.

35:50 Richie and Barry discuss the First Division and Cork City's start to life under ex-Celtic and Aberdeen man Barry Robson.

39:20 Ex-goalkeeper Barry gives his take on the status quo between the sticks for the Republic of Ireland as March and the FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final against Czech Republic begins to loom larger.

42:25 Rachel and Anthony delve into Carla Ward's Ireland squad for next week's qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, including the age profile and inclusion of veteran Ruesha Littlejohn, Denise O'Sullivan at Liverpool and the club future of Katie McCabe.

01:00.48 Rachel and Anthony talk domestic matters including Women's Premier Division transfers and the kick-off for the new Women's Development League.

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