The Bit O'Red Podcast
Episodes
FABULOUS FAB // BORST POD 093 //
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A morale-boosting 3-1 victory over The Students has The Bit O’Red purring ahead of a challenging Bank Holiday weekend ahead. In Episode 93, Ronan, ...
GREG BOLGER SPECIAL // BORST POD 092 //
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A draw with the Drogs in dour conditions as The Bit O'Red are still in search for the first clean sheet of the season. In Episode 92, Ronan, Donal, C...
ORIEL HIGHS & TOLKA LOWS // BORST POD 091 //
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A victory over Dundalk and a defeat to Shels sees The Bit O'Red finish the Easter Weekend in 6th position with two home games in succession. In Episo...
BITE THEM !!! // BORST POD 090 //
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A defeat to Bohs sees The Bit O'Red remain in 4th albeit looking over their shoulder at a sizeable hunting pack. In Episode 90, Ronan, Conor, Gerry, ...
BOHS ON THE HORIZON // BORST POD 089 //
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the international break over, The Bit O’Red return to action with a home game against table-topping Bohs. In Episode 89, Ronan, Gerry, Shaun, ...
FABULOUS FABRICE // BORST POD 088 //
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One point gained or two points dropped? A St. Patrick's Day draw at The Brandywell leaves The Bit O'Red in fourth position during the international br...
RESCUE MISSION // BORST POD 087 //
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After falling 2-0 down at home to Cork, two goals in the final 15 minutes ensured a point which sees The Bit O’Red in 4th position after 5 games. I...
10 MEN TRIUMPH & DROGHEDA LOSS // BORST POD 086 //
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing defeat to the Drogs on Friday, the Bit O’Red responded impressively with a 10-man victory over St. Pat’s on Monday night. I...
EMMA DOHERTY & DROGS LIE IN WAIT // BORST POD 085 //
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After stifling the students, The Bit O’Red look ahead to two games in three days with a trip to Drogheda before hosting St. Pat’s. In Episode 85,...
LUKAS LEAVES IT LATE // BORST PODCAST 084 //
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A point after the opening night of the season against Shams with plenty of encouraging signs and performances. We hear your Shouts from the Shed End....
SEASON PREVIEW WITH JOHN RUSSELL // BORST POD 083 //
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 83 marks the start of the new League of Ireland season for The Bit O’Red. Men’s first team manager John Russell joins the lads to discuss...
END OF SEASON REVEIW // BORST PODCAST 082 //
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to you for listening! Up The Rovers, Ronan, Shaun, Gerry, Donal and Magoo
ENCOURAGING DRAWS // BORST POD 081 //
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two draws in two games for The Bit O'Red, but plenty to be encouraged by. In Episode 81, Ronan, Gerry, Donal and Shaun look back on the stalemates ag...
RICHIE RYAN DUNDALK & DERRY // BORST PODCAST 080 //
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no league game to discuss but in Episode 80, Ronan, Shaun, Gerry and Donal still have plenty to discuss. The lads pay tribute to Richie Rya...
VICTORY OVER STUDENTS & 10 YEARS SINCE LEAGUE WIN // BORST POD 079 //
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A victory over UCD has The Bit O'Red mood high once again. With no upcoming game to discuss in Episode 79, Ronan, Shaun, Donal and Gerry look back on...
BARLOW SHINES V SHAMS // BORST POD 078 //
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A defeat to Shams has deflated The Bit O’Red. However, the annual draw has generated a record total and the BORST Pod is back, so it’s not all doo...
DUFFER DUMPED DERRY DEFEAT // BORST POD 077 //
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A win and a loss in the last two games for The Bit O'Red. In Episode 77, Ronan, Gerry and Magoo discuss the victory over Shelbourne and the loss to D...
3 POINTS GAINED, 3 POINTS LOST
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A win over Drogheda but deducted three points following an ‘alleged suspension error’ against Dundalk, it’s never simple when it comes to The Bi...
RUFF CUTS // BORST POD 074 //
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A defeat in Ballybofey has posed questions to The Bit O'Red for the remainder of the season. In Episode 74, Ronan, Donal, Gerry and Magoo discuss the...
BACK TO THE BREWERY 2022 // BORST POD 073 //
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The European adventure has come to an end so it's league-focused now for The Bit O'Red until the end of the season. In Episode 73, Ronan, Shaun, Con...
MAX ATTACKS // BORST POD 072 //
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A heavy defeat in Europe but a vital win in the league, it’s been a mixed week for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 72, Ronan, Shaun, Conor, Donal and M...
RAIDED BY WEXFORD & TRAVELLING TO VIKING // BORST POD 071 //
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
European progression past Motherwell but an FAI Cup exit at the hands of Wexford, it’s been a week of mixed results for The Bit O’Red. In Episode...
HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR CHIPS // BORST POD 070 //
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A 1-0 victory at Fir Park has Bit O'Red supporters dreaming of further progression in the Europa Conference League. In Episode 70, Ronan, Gerrry, Sha...
ED-ING FOR MOTHERWELL // BORST POD 069 //
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A penalty shootout victory over Bala Town, a defeat to UCD and the impending departure of first-choice goalkeeper Ed McGinty, it’s been an eventful ...
BEATING BALA & BUILDING BLOCKS // BORST POD 068 //
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2-1 up from the first leg in Oswestry, The Bit O’Red are 90 minutes away from the next stage of the Europa Conference League. In Episode 68, Ronan,...
BALA BOUND // BORST POD 067 //
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five games unbeaten, Duffer defeated and a European trip on the horizon, times are good at The Bit O'Red. In Episode 67, Ronan, Shaun and Gerry look ...
WHERE'S THE PASSWORD // BORST 066 //
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A draw with Drogs and Duffer coming to town, it could be a key few weeks ahead for The Bit O’ Red. This week’s podcast looks back on Friday nigh...
3 FROM 3 V HARPS // BORST POD 065 //
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3 wins from 3 against Finn Harps this season keeps the momentum building under new manager John Russell but bigger ties lie ahead for this team. Ger...
EUROPEAN BUILD UP // BORST POD 064 //
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following a mid-season break the pod returns with news of European fixtures, a trip to Shropshire and the home Total Network Solutions to face Bala To...
SEAMIE KEOGH SAYS HELLO // BORST POD 063 //
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Massive podcast this week! It's been an exceptionally busy week in the Showgrounds with Liam Buckley departing, Shaun, Magoo, Gerry and Conor discuss ...
GAVIN PEERS PT. 1 // BORST POD 062 //
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's late in the week but we bring you some gold in the form of Sligo Rovers legend Gavin Peers. Gavin announced his retirement from the game this wee...
IS IT TIME? // BORST POD 061 //
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"In order to govern, the question is not to follow out a more or less valid theory but to build with whatever materials are at hand. The inevitable mu...
NEW ROVERS 2012 DOC // BORST POD 060 //
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Packed podcast this week, Shaun, Gerry, Magoo and Conor look back on a exciting 3-2 win over Drogheda. Oisin Moran and Micheal Moran have produced a ...
FINN PARK, HARD FOUGHT // BORST POD 059
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No Magoo, but what can you do? It's Gerry, Shaun and Conor posting a very late in the week pod to reflect on Liam Buckley's side brining the slump to ...
WHERE'S THE CHAOS // BORST POD 058 //
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've been made to look like some fools! 9 points from 3 games, what were we thinking?! Still it could have been worse.... Gerry, Magoo, Shaun and C...
HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND // BORST POD 057 //
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9 points from three games? What were we thinking?! Shaun, Gerry and Conor are on board pod 57 to reflect on two consecutive home lesses against Shel...
AIDAN KEENA SPECIAL // BORST PODCAST 056 //
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have an exclusive interview with the current top goal scorer in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the Mullingar Magician, Aidan Kee...
SHAMS SHARE POINTS IN SDCC STADIUM // BORST POD 055 //
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SHAMS SHARE POINTS IN SDCC STADIUM // BORST POD 055 // by The BitO'Red Supporters Trust
JORDAN HAMILTON SPECIAL // BORST POD 054 //
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very similar start to this campaign as that of last season but something feels different. Gerry, Shaun, Magoo and Conor discuss how Liam Buckle...
Paddy Kirk Loves a Tackle // BORST POD 053 //
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Kirk Loves a Tackle // BORST POD 053 // by The BitO'Red Supporters Trust
A STEADY START // BORST POD 052
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4 points from two games is a decent return for the Bit O'Red. This week's podcast looks back on the win in Richmond Pk and the scoreless draw in Derry...
STEVE FEENEY & FYNCH // BORST POD 051
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AND THEY'RE OFF!!!!! Well most of them are off but Rovers are left in the starter's blocks and will be hoping to get up to speed in Richmond Park agai...
ASSESSING THE SQUAD // BORST POD 050 //
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 ushers in season 2022 in the Showgrounds. Shaun, Magoo, Gerry and Conor run the rule of the new faces in the squad and ask which of the aca...
MARK BYRNE JOINS FOR SEASON FINALE // BORST POD 049 //
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're signing off for the season in style with Mark Byrne. The winger has just signed a two year extension with the Bit O'Red and tells the pod about ...
BAILED OUT BY THE BANKS // BORST POD 048 //
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Bolger back, more inspired performances from John Mahon and our #KeepKennyOnThePitch campaign has paid off in spades! Are the Bit O'Red back on t...
JUST 6 POINTS THIS WEEKEND, THAT’S ALL // BORST Pod 047 //
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Airtricity Premier League point Gods are teasing Sligo Rovers - making us suffer in Ballybofey but offering hope by condemning Derry in Drogheda b...
Vortex of vexation // BORST POD 046 //
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt about it - the Bit O'Red are displaying relegation form. With each game that passes more questions than answers come to the fore. Tha...
3rd place, sure you couldn't give it away // BORST Pod 045 //
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They're saying nobody wants 3rd place in the League... We bloody do! Another underwhelming performance from the Bit O' Red, this time at home to Wat...
Looking For More & a Derry Dosh Debate // BORST Podcast 044 //
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A disappointing performance away to Dundalk means there's growing pressure on Rovers maintaining their European spot as we move into the final stages ...
We'll take 6 from 9 // BORST Podcast 043 //
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We'll take 6 from 9 // BORST Podcast 043 // by The BitO'Red Supporters Trust
Global Shouts & Momentum before the Shams // BORST PODCAST 042 //
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pats - defeated Dundalk - defeated Shams - in our sights!!!! It's a marathon, not a sprint and any good jockey will say winning is about coming good ...
PLANS FOR SENIOR WOMENS TEAM & NATHAN DOYLE ON PATS // BORST POD 041
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41 is packed! We're still warm from the glow of our visit to The Whtie Hiag in Ballymote on Saturday. The big news from the #BitORed this week...
Gibson Out, Hallows In // BORST PODCAST 040 //
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Despite no fixture last week, there has been news a-plenty around the Showgrounds with the departure of leading goal-scorer Jordan Gibson. Gerry, Mag...
Reasons to be positive & another signing // BORST Podcast 039 //
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, if you won every week it'd be boring! The pod goes deep on the latest Rovers set-back, this time against Derry City.... but it's not all bad. ...
ANDRE WRIGHT EXCLUSIVE // BORST PODCAST 038 //
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So it's 6 defeats on the trot, a 3rd league defeat in a row for the Bit O'Red and the goals are few and far between, the lads look back on the loss in...
Seeking Resilience // BORST Podcast 037 //
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a week's hiatus [podcast-wise] Gerry, Magoo, Shaun and Conor return to record episode 37 in person, in the flesh, in a single space! This has le...
Cup Exit Therapy Session // BORST Podcast 036 //
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can you say....... There's an hour's therapy here following the Cup exit to Cork. We speak to Ken Sloan from the Men Who Saved Football Podcast...
Keith Foy & Goodbye Europe // BORST Podcast 035 //
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's not too many around West Dublin who refer to Shamrock Rovers as Shams but Bit O'Red cult hero Keith Foy is one and he's our feature interview ...
FH at Home & Adam McDonnell // BORST PODCAST 034 //
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Rovers latest European campaign underway, Gerry, Magoo, Shuan and Conor dissect the performance in Iceland and look ahead to what needs to happen...
Chris Rutherford & the European Tour // BORST Podcast 33 //
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally here, European football is back for the Bit O'Red. The events of the next two weeks will determine so much for the season ahead. It will ...
Welcome to Heaven & Greg Bolger // BORST Podcast 032 //
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following a convincing performance against Bohs at home, Shuan, Magoo, Gerry and Conor discuss where it all went so right for the Bit O'Red. They look...
It's just a blip & Jordo from One Up Top //BORST Podcast 031 //
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the back of 1 point from two games in quick succession, the lads discuss what changes to the starting XI can spark and improvement in the squad. Ca...
Fahrudin Kuduzović & The Dogmatic Drogs //BORST podcast 030 //
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A loss to Drogheda United is not the end of the world but it presents a chance for the lads to discuss what's required by the Bit O'Red to produce gre...
Maintain the Momentum // BORST Podcast 029 //
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the midseason break comes to an end Gerry, Magoo Shuan and Conor discuss the challenge presented by Drogheda on Saturday evening, the importance of...
3 POINTS IN FINN PARK, DANIEL McDONNELL & BOB COGGINS // BORST Podcast 028 //
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bit O'Red secure another three points on the road to maintain their hold on top of the table. Magoo, Shaun, Gerry and Conor look back on the game ...
Shams toppled to go top & Richie Ryan // BORST Podcast 027 //
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sligo Rovers are top of the League and the view is superb! The Bit O'Red have returned maximum points in their last 2 games to eke out a 1 point le...
Brian "Dinky" Dorrian // BORST Podcast 026 //
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a significant week for the future of the football club with the publication of the Masterplan which outlines the #BitORed's ambitions to transfor...
Joseph Ndo Part 2 & Chris O'Donnell // BORST Podcast 025 //
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're joined by Rovers fan & Grange athlete Chris O'Donnell who recently helped the Irish mixed 4x400m relay team reach the Olympics. AND w...
Joseph Ndo Part 1 // BORST Podcast 024 //
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Few players are held in such esteem across a League as that of Joseph Ndo. Viewed by some as the catalyst that paved the way for success at the Showgr...
Mark Hutchison drops by & Fynch on St Pats // BORST Podcast 023 //
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dented by Derry City, Mark Hutchison drops by to lift the spirits on the Pod. St Pat's fan Fynch checks in to give his thoughts on the Saint's season ...
STILL TOP, LET'S PARTY // BORST Podcast 022 //
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
yeah, so what if just less than one-third of the teams in the division are 'top of the League', Magoo, Conor, Shaun & Ger are going to celebrate. And ...
Raff Cretaro drops in ahead of Harps at home // BORST Podcast 021 //
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The legend that is Raff Cretaro joins Magoo, Shaun & Conor on this week's pod. Raff chats about his 20 years in the League of Ireland, the best teams ...
Cawley Calling & Friday I'm in LOIve lads drop in // BORST Podcast 020 //
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode 20 of the pod and we're joined by Son of Sligo Alan Cawley to discuss his career in football and broadcasting, the that state of the foot...
Gary Buckley & Kieran Burke from BTS // BORST Podcast 019 //
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Gary Buckley for an in-depth interview about his move to the northwest from Cork City. Why he left his hometown club, the pr...
Bit O'Red in the Black - Club Treasurer Special // BORST Podcast 018 //
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from this year's virtual AGM, club Treasurer David Rowe joins the pod to report on the club's financial situation - it's not bad but it's not gr...
Season Preview with Liam Buckley // BORST Podcast 017 //
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper pre-season episode of the podcast featuring an extended interview with #BitORed manager Liam Buckley. New feature 'Shouts From the Shed End'...
Jordan Gibson // BORST Podcast 016 //
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the new League of Ireland season only around the corner, the lads on the pod try to get to grips with a starting XI. Kenny to start? Romeo out w...
Ed McGinty & Oisin Moran // BORST Podcast 015 //
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New season, new players, new hope, same 3 hosting the BORST podcast. Dunner, Magoo and Conor chat to Sligo Rovers 'keeper Ed McGinty on how he made t...
Liam Buckley // BORST Podcast 014 //
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bit O'Red Supporters Trust, in partnership with Milligram Coffee is delighted to welcome Sligo Rovers manager, Liam Buckley to the podcast! Sinc...
The Legend Willie McStay // BORST Podcast 013 //
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Few people associated with Sligo Rovers are held in the esteem of that of Willie McStay. In his brief time at the Showgrounds he and his players conqu...
Danny North // BORST Podcast 012 //
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another day another Danny, this time in the form of Danny North the Grimsby native who led the line as the BitORed won the League, Cups and put Rosenb...
Danny Ventre // BORST Podcast 011 //
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One step closer to Europe! An uninspiring performance plus spot kicks gets the Bit O'Red a step closer to European football for next term. Magoo, Sh...
Keano & O'Grady reminisce // BORST Podcast 010 //
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's 10 years since Rovers lifted the FAI Cup in the Aviva Stadium after that penalty shoot out made famous by Ciaran Kelly. Alane Keane & Conor O'Gra...
Hello Europe, Hello Niall, Goodbye Kyle // BORST Podcast 009 //
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We did it! We think... we may just have qualified for Europe!!! This week's pod chats to midfield maestro Niall Morahan and Kyle Callen-McFadden co...
The David Cawley Episode // BORST Podcast 008 //
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Cawley is the feature of this week's podcast, fresh from penning a new 2-year deal that keeps him at the Showgrounds until 2022. Ahead of the ...
The John Mahon Exclusive // BORST Podcast 007 //
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TWO MORE YEARS, TWO MORE YEARS!!! John Mahon, fresh from signing a contract that ties him to the Showgrounds until the end of the 2022 season, gives a...
The Torture of Tolka // BORST Podcast 006 //
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 of the pod picks apart the latest incredibly disappointing performance by the Bit O'Red following the 0-1 loss in Tolka Park. Among the chat...
The Colin Feehily Interview // BORST Podcast 005 //
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 (disregard Conor saying it's episode 4 at the start) sees Magoo, Shaun and Conor chat to Sligo Rovers CEO Colin Feehily. Colin tells the lad...
The Leo Gray Interview // BORST Podcast 004 //
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's pod catches up with former sports editor of The Sligo Champion, Leo Gray. Leo has spent his life in and out of work following the ups and ...
The Will Seymore Interview // BORST Podcast 003 //
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the this week's pod we're joined by Rovers midfielder Will Seymore to discuss the deep, deep lows of Waterford away, the 87th minute crescendo than...
Bet By the Bohs // BORST Podcast 002 //
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pod looks back at the defeat at home to Bohs, what went wrong and what could have been done differently. But let's not dwell on the past, we look ...
The Tommy Higgins Interview // BORST Podcast 001 //
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first edition of the Bit O'Red Supporters Trust Podcast. The sound quality isn't great but the content isn't bad! In the inaugural pod we t...