The Milltown Way Interview | Robert Goggins on Tallaght Stadium, Thomas Davis & how Shamrock Rovers survived

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Recorded25 Jun 2026

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One of the most important stories in modern Shamrock Rovers history.In this exclusive interview, The Milltown Way sits down with Robert Goggins to revisit the extraordinary story behind Tallaght Stadium, the legal battle that delayed the club’s move, and the supporters who helped keep Shamrock Rovers alive during one of the darkest periods in the club’s history.From the early plans for a new home in Tallaght, to the involvement of Dublin GAA and Thomas Davis, to the High Court legal challenge that threatened to derail the project entirely, Robert gives a first-hand account of what really happened.Topics discussed include:☘️ How the Tallaght Stadium project first began⚽ The proposed shared stadium discussions in the early 2000s🏛️ Why Thomas Davis launched legal action📄 The role of Gaelic Athletic Association figures in the dispute💰 The 400 Club stepping in during examinership📰 Shamrock Rovers’ financial crisis in 2005⚔️ The infamous “last man standing” quote🏟️ How Rovers eventually got home to Tallaght StadiumThis is a story of supporter activism, resilience, politics, football, and the fight for the future of one of Ireland’s biggest football clubs.If you’re a Rovers supporter, a League of Ireland fan, or simply interested in Irish sporting history, this is a story worth hearing.🎙️ The Milltown Way is an independent Shamrock Rovers podcast bringing you match reaction, club history, interviews, and everything happening around Tallaght.Follow The Milltown Way on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSpotifySubscribe for more exclusive interviews, matchday content, and weekly podcast episodes.#ShamrockRovers #LeagueOfIreland #TallaghtStadium #LOI #IrishFootball #TheMilltownWay

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