Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Republic of Ireland squad in Murcia, including Rory Finneran's call-up and Killian Cahill's rise, and react to the weekend's League of Ireland action, while Rachel Graham looks ahead to a big week in the Women's Premier Division and discusses the immediate future for Irish contingent at the clubs promoted from WSL2.
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00:50 A look back on the vital save by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya on West Ham's Mateus Fernandes on Sunday from Richie's perspective as an outfielder and Barry's experience as a shot-stopper.
03:25 Discussion on the Ireland squad in Murcia- prior to Jaden Umeh's withdrawal - including the addition of former under-17s captain Rory Finneran of Newcastle United and Leyton Orien goalkeeper Killian Cahill, plus Barry's time with the Irish under-23s in the mid-2000s - a squad that doubled up as a de factor LOI XI.
09:20 A review of Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action, and Cork City returning to the top of the First Division after coming out on top in their head-to-head with UCD.
32:00 Reaction to the weekend's All-Island Cup results including a surprise defeat for Athlone Town at Cliftonville, and a preview of a big week in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division including Rachel's Shelbourne facing high-flying Galway United.
44:20 The challenge for Irish players going to WSL2 and contract news for the Republic of Ireland contingent at promoted clubs Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.
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