Stephen Doyle is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth on this week’s LOI Pod as the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season heads for the finish line.

We react to a huge weekend: Shamrock Rovers’ derby win over Bohemians and what it means for their title run, plus the talking points from the full-time scenes afterwards.

There’s also plenty on the FAI Cup finalists, with Waterford and Derry City booking their Aviva date — including praise for Pádraig Amond, Michael Duffy, Ellis Chapman and the management job Graham Coughlan is doing.

Plus, we look ahead to Friday’s live commentary: St Patrick’s Athletic v Shelbourne.

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It’s a packed Football Daily with David Wilson as Michael Carrick reflects on a five-game winless run and a hurting dressing room, while midfielder Andrey Santos apologises to travelling fans and insists the squad still believes in the manager.

We round up a busy Champions League night, including Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Lille and Mikel Arteta on Bukayo Saka’s impact off the bench, plus all the other key results across Europe.

Looking ahead, Liverpool face LASK amid a growing injury list, while Manchester City prepare for PSG with the financial charges backdrop still looming.

Plus: Ireland cruise past Kazakhstan to set up a World Cup play-off with Poland, and Graham Hunter explains the chaos at Rayo Vallecano as fan protests and ownership tensions boil over.

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Colm Boohig and David Wilson are joined alongside The Sligo Champion’s Jessica Farry to discuss the unsuccessful year for Sligo Rovers that resulted in relegation.

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Former Republic of Ireland Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Colm Boohig & David Wilson to look back on a ruthless 12-0 aggregate win over Kazakhstan, with 11 different goalscorers lighting up the two legs.

With Poland up next in a World Cup play-off (away on December 1st, then back at the Aviva on December 5th), we dig into what Carla Ward learned from the window: squad rotation, new combinations, and standout contributions from the likes of Jessie Stapleton, Shanade Hopcroft and Abbie Larkin.

Plus, the mentality test after the Wales heartbreak, why Ireland have already had joy against Poland this year, and the Cork vs Aviva debate as the road to Brazil comes into view.

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Phil Egan is joined by Ireland manager Carla Ward and player Emily Murphy to reflect on Ireland's 4-0 win over Kazakhstan at Supervalu Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork, which saw the Girls in Green win 12-0 on aggregate. Their reward is a do-or-die playoff against Poland, with the winners setting off to Brazil for next year's World Cup.

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The whole gang are in Cork! Kathleen McNamee spoke with Scarlett Herron immediately after full time of Ireland’s 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, booking their place in the World Cup Play-off final against Poland!

She also caught up with Karen Duggan to get her thoughts after the game.

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David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back on The Green Scene after a crackling night in Tallaght, where Bohs v Rovers delivered the kind of Dublin derby edge that keeps the League of Ireland box office.

They also round up the weekend’s Irish storylines across the water: Dara O’Shea’s late winner for Ipswich, Adam Idah’s scoring run at Swansea, and a nod to Callum Robinson popping up again at Cardiff.

Plus there’s Under-21s hype after that huge win over England, the Thomas Lonergan/Rory Finneran chat, and whether Evan Ferguson or Rocco Vata could drop down for the Finland playoff.

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Shamrock Rovers taking a massive step towards the League of Ireland title with a tempestuous 2-1 victory over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium, with four red cards shown after full-time.

Conan Byrne and Owen Heary assess the damage to Bohs’ title hopes as the Hoops move six points clear at the top.

Ireland’s women welcome Kazakhstan to Páirc Uí Chaoimh with a place in next month’s World Cup playoff on the line. Denise O’Sullivan discusses the special occasion of playing in her home city, while Ruesha Littlejohn reflects on her hopes of returning to Carla Ward’s squad.

Plus, Coventry celebrate a first Premier League home win in 25 years after thumping Newcastle, Manchester United face a crucial Champions League test away to Atlético Madrid, and Arsenal deal with fresh injury concerns ahead of their clash with Lille.

We also look ahead to a packed night of European action and the latest battles in the Championship, as Swansea look to hold on to top spot.

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Colm Boohig is joined by Owen Heary & Conan Byrne to discuss the League of Ireland following the heated Dublin derby last night between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers!

The lads discuss all of the needle from the aftermath of the game, where it all went wrong for Bohs, whether it is Pats or Rovers for the title and much more!

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It’s Monday’s Football Daily, with the League of Ireland title race taking centre stage as Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians go head-to-head in a massive Dublin Derby at Tallaght Stadium — live build-up from 7pm on Off The Ball, with Richie McCormick joined by Vinny Perth.

We also react to Manchester City’s 3-0 win at Anfield, their first since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, with Maresca insisting his players are focused on football — and Virgil van Dijk holding off on comment until the appeal process plays out.

Plus: Forest v Palace fallout, Everton’s missed chances at Hull, Newcastle at Coventry, Southampton’s Spygate response, and Celtic steadying the ship.

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Stephen Doyle and Eoin Doyle are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Manchester City's first win since they were found guilty of 114 charges. The Manchester club breezed past Liverpool in the second half with 3 goals scored after Ryan Gravenberch got sent off.

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