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# The Football Family

This year
2023
'It was near enough the best team goal I’ve ever seen. It was absolutely ridiculous'
Roberto De Zerbi’s suitability for the top jobs in football was discussed on the Football Family.
'There was a certain lack of respect for Leicester ... That exists a bit with Brighton'
The Football Family podcast heard that big Premier League teams will refuse to alter their gameplans to play Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
'Imagine how she feels ... To hear her captain saying, "she’s too tired, she should go off"'
The fallout from Katie McCabe’s difference of opinion with Vera Pauw was up for debate on this week’s Football Family podcast.
'Abbie Larkin and Lucy Quinn should start, but I don't think they will'
Football Family podcast heard that Ireland could leave the World Cup with regrets if their team selection is conservative.
'There are two wildly different but plausible scenarios in my head'
Football Family podcast previews Ireland’s World Cup opener against Australia.
'It's the miracle of loaves and fishes at underage football in Ireland'
The disparity of resources between GAA and soccer clubs was discussed on this week’s Football Family podcast.
'They don’t always make the right decision . . . which can sometimes be a good thing'
The search for gems in junior football was discussed on the Football Family podcast.
'Mick, you cannot be in the dressing room before a game'
Owners coming into the dressing room was discussed on the Football Family podcast.
Last year
2022
'I want to go to the next level, be it with Rotherham or another team that gives me the opportunity'
Chiedozie Ogbene discusses his future at club level with The42′s Football Family podcast.
'I don’t want to change who I am to try and be more successful in football'
Georgie Kelly talks to The Football Family podcast about his Rotherham heroics, self-doubt, and how football’s macho atmosphere is changing.
Stephen Bradley edges closer to Shamrock Rovers exit as Lincoln make formal approach
Two players with whom Shamrock Rovers have been heavily linked may be among Bradley’s earliest signings in England, should he make the move.
The Jennings effect on Troy and concern for Coleman the 'culture creator'
On the latest episode of the Football Family podcast, we discuss the winners and loses from this international break for the Republic of Ireland.
Should Kelleher follow Bazunu's lead or stick with Reds number-two role for now?
The Cork netminder’s future was top of the agenda on this week’s episode of The Football Family.
The Football Family: Adam Idah's untimely misfortune
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
Will the injury to Adam Idah tempt Stephen Kenny to summon 17-year-old Evan Ferguson?
Idah’s setback is addressed on today’s episode of The Football Family.
'He has worked them like you would not believe during pre-season... they've been savaged'
Damien Duff’s reign as Shelbourne boss begins in earnest on Friday.
The Football Family: League of Ireland season preview
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
The Football Family: Euro hosting and FAI strategy
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Obafemi 'still has miles to go' to earn Ireland call-up despite Swansea progress
The 21-year-old striker scored the winner for his club in their Championship clash with Blackburn Rovers.
The Football Family: Irish youngsters with Italian ambition
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Fit-again Dara O'Shea should 'walk back into' the Championship's best defence
The Ireland defender returned to action yesterday after a five-month absence due to a fractured ankle.
The Football Family: Why has Seamus Coleman been so loyal to Everton?
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The Football Family: Premier League clubs climbing aboard the Knight train
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The Football Family: Celtic-bound youngster Johnny Kenny 'can go really far in the game'
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All time
An improving Ireland side have 'gone up a few levels' in 2021
Vera Pauw’s team are now well-placed to earn a play-off spot as they pursue World Cup qualification.
The Football Family: Ireland v Georgia debrief
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'She's top quality, she's box office, but we need to get more out of her'
Could Katie McCabe be even better for Ireland in a different role? The Football Family podcast discusses.
The Football Family: World Cup hopes suffer Slovakia setback
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Chasing the World Cup dream with Ireland 'means the world' to US-born Brosnan
The Ireland goalkeeper appeared on The Football Family podcast ahead of Thursday’s clash with Slovakia.
The Football Family: Ireland v Slovakia, 2023 Women’s World Cup qualifier – preview
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'The whole squad can't quite believe how good this guy is'
Effusive praise for Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu on today’s instalment of The Football Family podcast.
The Football Family: Luxembourg v Ireland debrief
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Stephen Kenny has made Ireland tough to beat – and a whole lot more
Following Ireland’s draw with Portugal, a new episode of The Football Family podcast is now available.
The Football Family: Ireland v Portugal debrief
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'There seems to be a growing level of confidence that the contract extension will be granted'
The latest episode of The Football Family podcast is a preview of Ireland’s clash with Portugal.
The Football Family: Ireland v Portugal preview
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'Until he's playing semi-regularly, you can't argue that he deserves a place in the Irish squad'
Aaron Connolly’s omission from the Ireland squad is the main talking point on The Football Family.
The Football Family: Assessing Ireland’s squad to face Portugal and Luxembourg
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O'Gorman vows 'there's definitely more to come' as Ireland take aim at World Cup qualification
The Irish international features on The Football Family podcast.