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# The Football Family

Last year
2022
# Chieo
'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.
# Georgie Kelly
'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.
# The Football Family
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 Football Family
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.
# looking after No 1
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.
# Podcast
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.
# Evan sent for
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.
# Red Alert
'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.
# Podcast
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Euro hosting and FAI strategy
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# The Football Family
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Irish youngsters with Italian ambition
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Podcast
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Why has Seamus Coleman been so loyal to Everton?
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Premier League clubs climbing aboard the Knight train
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Celtic-bound youngster Johnny Kenny 'can go really far in the game'
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
All time
# These go to 11
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Georgia debrief
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Special K
'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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: World Cup hopes suffer Slovakia setback
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
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# Keeper of the faith
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Slovakia, 2023 Women’s World Cup qualifier – preview
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# The yellow wall
'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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Luxembourg v Ireland debrief
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Kenny at the wheel
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Portugal debrief
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# COYBIG
'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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Portugal preview
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Boys in Green
'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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Assessing Ireland’s squad to face Portugal and Luxembourg
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Lucky 13
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.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Finland v Ireland debrief, 2023 Women's World Cup qualifier
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# The Football Family
A 'sizeable challenge' awaits in a game Ireland can ill afford to lose
Tuesday’s clash with Finland is vital to Ireland’s prospects of making the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Sweden debrief, 2023 Women's World Cup qualifier
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Pauw Patrol
World Cup qualification would be 'transformative' for Irish women's football
Ireland’s bid to reach the 2023 tournament in Australia & New Zealand begins this week in Dublin.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Sweden preview, 2023 Women's World Cup qualifier
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# Qatar gently weeps
'Hendrick has always had it in him, that's why he's had so much criticism'
Jeff Hendrick’s performance against Qatar was dissected on the latest episode of The Football Family.
# Podcast
The Football Family: Ireland v Qatar debrief
A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.
# The Kenny era
'Getting a result against Luxembourg next month is going to be massive for him'
Stephen Kenny strengthened his claim for a new contract with Saturday’s win over Azerbaijan in Baku.