Former Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Celtic and Hibernian midfielder Richie Towell, Shelbourne stalwart and former Girls in Green international Rachel Graham, ex-Hoops and St Pat's goalkeeper Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo on this week's episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.
Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland is up for discussion as they look to build on the 1-0 over Turkey ahead of Tuesday's second UEFA Women's Nations League match in Slovenia.
The weekend's League of Ireland news and action is reviewed, including the way in which Shamrock Rovers v Cork City was postponed shortly before kick-off, while the Hoops' European exit and the passing deadline for clubs applying to join a mooted third tier is also on the menu.
TIMESTAMPS
00:20 Rachel and Anthony analyse Ireland's 1-0 win over Turkey and potential tweaks and changes for Tuesday's second Nations League clash in Slovenia, as well as interview clips of Carla Ward, Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell.
22:05 Rachel will be in action for Shelbourne in the Women's President's Cup against Athlone Town and looks ahead to Saturday's curtain-raiser
26:15 Richie and Barry reminisce about playing against each other and sharing a FIFA cover
27:10 Review of Shamrock Rovers' Conference League exit on penalties against Molde
34:50 Barry and Richie on the late nature of the Shamrock Rovers v Cork City postponement
39:25 Weekend LOI review and build-up to Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers
57:10 The mooted LOI third tier and potential clubs keen on applying, dealing with the first Friday-Monday-Friday cycle of the season and an eye towards St Pat's v Derry City next Monday.
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