The Second Captains Podcast

Rodgers surrenders, same old Arsenal, Dave Whelan

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about saying the unsayable and the tragedy of Dave Whelan's 78-year old frame of reference.Dion Fanning analyses Liverpool's latest ...

Sexton on progress, Irish clean sweep, Katie greatest

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Sexton talks to us about progress, Ireland's kick heavy strategy and hype. Gerry Thornley and Mattie Williams look at next step for Ireland. ...

Robbie Brady, fan discontent, Man Utd V Arsenal

20 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss Ireland's mauling of USA, discontent on the stands of the Aviva, and Van Gaal's need for precision. John Brewin fills us in on th...

Wayward Aussies, Tiger cares, Katie grudge match, bad tippers

20 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Wallabies are in town with Michael Cheika and his wayward stars - we hear the Australian viewpoint. It turns out Tiger Woods does care about what ...

O'Neill scrubs Roy's graffiti, American granny, Scots roll

17 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about Martin O'Neill's exasperated attempts to address issues raised in Roy Keane's press conference.Tom English explains how the Sc...

Ireland V Oz, Roy V media, Scottish weekend

17 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland are third in the world rankings, so why not scrap the World Cup and we'll take our bronze medals now? Gerry Thornley and Matt Williams on long...

Roy's scrabble move, Cu Chulainn, Georgian nightmare, Jerry World

13 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Roy's scrabble move, Murph's Milltown misery, George Galloway, getting stuck in the rugby mud and the cautionary tale of Ireland's meeting wit...

Roy Keane and the commotions, McGeady and midfield, Ray's Glasgow

13 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss latest Roy Keane adventure-farce, and the Celtic Twilight that will imminently descend on the dreams of either Scotland or Ireland.Ray Houg...

Scots boo, Rodgers' week from hell, Chelsea simplicity

10 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about the rights and wrongs of booing McGeady and McCarthy, and just what it was that made Field Marshal Kitchener such a big deal. ...

Smart Ireland, female coach in men's sport, invasive TV

10 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland may now have the best coach in the world - Gerry Thornley and Mattie Williams tell us how Schmidt outsmarted the Springboks. We speak to Lisa...

Ireland's new centre pairing, SF victory parade, Tony Hawk, specialisation myth

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

'Henshaw or Payne' was the question all week - but when Joe Schmidt doesn't know the answer, he changes the question. Shane Horgan talks to us about o...

The future, Man City's rotten core, Damien Comolli

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from the Web Summit, Eoin, Ken and Ciaran peer into the future and they aren't sure they like what they see. Augmented reality, accelerated obso...

Van Gaal criticism starts now, Gerrard's sales pitch, St Pats' legacy

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about Oscar's masterpiece, Mourinho's misdirection and Marco Reus' melancholia.Emmet Malone joins us in studio to talk about St Pats...

Schmidt plan for big bad Boks, Man U loss, managerial number 2's

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We are the Six Nations champions, and it's probably no harm to remind ourselves of that fact, because we're in a spot of bother ahead of this November...

FAI ticket allocation, Sturridge fatalism, Roy sings for nobody, CCCP destroyer

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about John Delaney's criticism of the Scottish FA, Daniel Sturridge's injury fatalism and Roy Keane's review of Gone Girl. F...

The Kenyan and the Irishman, BOD's Rugby League replacement, Duffer's ankles

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Dublin marathon was won last Monday by Kenyan athlete Eliud Too, and he joins us in studio to talk about his upbringing, the Irishman aiding his a...

Reptilian Chelsea, Man Utd corner, watching tv with Roy

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss reptilian Chelsea, Van Gaal - Mourinho love, Fergie's obsession with Fergie, Scotland Ireland ticket issues and watching TV with ...

Munster charge, Leinster grind, fairytale of Dundalk, Daly's trunks

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Three games, two wins and only two tries tells some of the story for the Irish provinces in the European Cup this weekend - Denis Hickie and Gerry Tho...

Balotelli the mudguard, ManUnitedLand, Suarez's return

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss the scandal of The Shirt, and wonder who's inside the Mickey Mouse outfit at Man United.Tony Barrett joins us to analyse Liverpoo...

Munster joy, BOD V Keane books, sports psychology, World Series

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Munster lock Dave Foley is 26 years old, and in the last week he has won a Champions Cup match courtesy of a last-second drop goal, got called up to t...

Balotelli V Ronaldo, Angry Arsene, Chelsea skull n bones

20 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken wonder about the element of surprise in football, we hear from some angry managers, and discuss Jose Mourinho's new idea for Chelsea's sk...

Irish comebacks in Europe, Keatley, Oz meltdown, Cillian O'Connor

20 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The first week of the new European cup featured some hardy perennials - including a last-minute Munster drop goal, a patchy early-season Leinster win,...

David Forde on Ireland, Stephen Ferris on retirement, Stuart Barnes on Europe

16 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Todays' show features one of the heroes of Ireland's draw with Germany - David Forde talks to us about being too knackered to sprint the length of the...

Big picture for Ireland, O'Shea love, its raining midfielders, Scotland game

16 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph talk about John O'Shea's moment of glory, why it is that coaches often seem to prefer less talented players for more difficult gam...

Robbie/Wes/Long dilemma, Telepathic Roy, steady Germany ship

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken and Eoin discuss the Robbie Keane/Wes Hoolahan/Shane Long dilemma, the shrinking home advantage, Roy Keane's expectations of telepath, and Roy Hod...

Ireland whiplash, European Champions Cup begins, Polish history

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken, Eoin and Murph discuss monkey attacks, the pebble of Cashel, short kick outs, memorable goalies and if life would be better with a name like Jord...

The real Roy Keane, Fergie gripes linger, insecurity, Roy manager

09 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about Roy Keane's new book and wonder do we know the man any better after reading this latest autobiography.Emmet Malone was at toda...

Roy Keane week, sports autobiography farce, Dubs next step

09 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken has been speed reading the Roy Keane book and finds within those pages a man deeply unsure of himself, a comic genius and one who still enjoys con...

Chelsea tank, Fabregas Rolls Royce, Ireland injuries

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss various managers' views on the proper response for injured or semi-injured footballers: do you grit your teeth and play through t...

Leinster Munster Ireland issues, Jim McGuinness force for good, Wenger mindfulness

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Ken and Murph implore Leinster and Munster to start fighting again, dismiss Carlow football, have a cunning plan for Joe Schmidt and explain how ...

Liverpool gloom, Wenger's muse, football vampires

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss whether the best way to stop conceding goals at set pieces is to practise not conceding goals from set pieces, and wonder whether...

Leinster V Munster, Kilkenny pearls, end of sports journalism

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken ponder the future for sports journalism, the challenges of replacing greatness (Suarez and BOD specifically), the walk of shame and how c...

Second Captains Football 29/09 - Chelsea ease, chunky Suarez, red Rooney

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss the sweetest taste in sport, which is the taste you get in your mouth as you watch your critics eating their words. Miguel Delane...

Second Captains 29/09 - Lefty revolt, master McGinley, Cody's decima, UFC sell

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss Lefty's Fletcher Christian moment, the timing of Brian Cody's gripes, UFC's big sell, Cork's outrageous comeback and Monty...

Second Captains Football 25/09 - Everton V Liverpool, excess positivity, tactics truck, coach Eoin

25 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken discuss how to remain positive in a negative world and the weight of footballing expectation. And for the first time, Eoin opens up on hi...

Second Captains 25/09 - Ryder Cup hatred, hurling final replay, NFL's Irishman

25 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Can there be such a thing as TOO much sport in one weekend? We say of course not, and that's why we're looking ahead to the All-Ireland hurling final ...

Second Captains 22/09 - Kerry splendour, old men in jeans, PL insanity, golfing Irish

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We tried to like the All-Ireland football final for as long as we could, but there was no escaping it in the end - it was a pretty poor game. Tell a K...

Second Captains Football 22/09 - United implode, Big Sam outsmarts Rodgers, sincere Frank

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about Frank Lampard's exemplary professionalism, Frank Lampard's deep sincerity, Frank Lampard's property empire, and Frank Lampard'...

Second Captains Football 18/09 - Casual Man City, blunt Arsenal, Abramovic, football's moral code

18 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about Dortmund's destruction of Arsenal, and whether football fans have a duty to take into account the moral acceptability or other...

Second Captains 18/09 - All Ireland Preview, little beats large, masterful managers

18 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph give their thoughts on childhood holidays in Kerry, biased local commentators, footballer love, Carlow, and dolmens."It's going to...

Second Captains Football 15/09 - Van Gaal's new strut, Rio's chips, Anglo German CL wars

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about various forms of chips, Jack Wilshere's game of two halves and Alan Pardew's brilliant litany of excuses.John Brewin joins us ...

Second Captains 15/09 - Man Utd are back, Scottish sporting independence, Dan Martin, Tony Kelly

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss cycling accidents, public booze shame, the power of the vox pop, Man United's football village and how Scottish independen...

Second Captains Football 11/09 - Neville criticises Man Utd, football up north, Rodgers V Roy

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

From coal mining to world transfer records to Welbeck's potential, today's football show runs the whole gamut.Michael Walker joins us to talk about hi...

Second Captains 11/09 - Ray Rice, indestructible NFL, concussion in GAA, trouble in paradise

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

US Murph talks to us about Ray Rice, the NFL player who's been banned indefinitely by the NFL after a shocking video of him punching his fiancee was m...

Second Captains Football 08/09 - McGeady magico, Delaney cleanses, MON V media, Wayne's wane

08 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

oin, Ken and Murph discuss McGeady's magic, edgy O'Neill, the voice screaming in the wilderness that is the new John The Baptist movie, and consider I...

Second Captains 08/09 - hurling greatness, replay strategy, John the Baptist, Frampton

08 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A fourth Tipp-Kilkenny All-Ireland hurling final in 6 years... but no-one's complaining after yesterday's extraordinary draw in Croker. Malachy Clerki...

Second Captains 04/09 - Hurling final preview, when money doesn't talk, Mayo recovery

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

All Ireland hurling preview, eternal sunshine of the baseball mind, Mayo a hurtin'The All-Ireland hurling final pits Tipp against Kilkenny for the fou...

Second Captains Football 04/09 - Niall Quinn, Richie Sadlier, Roy Keane, Seamus Coleman

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran hear the latest from Roy Keane and Seamus Coleman in Malahide. There is also some archive from Roy Hodgson's Lenny Bruce period a...

Second Captains Football 01/09 - Falcao, Man U galacticos, Given return, Grealish Noble, Pool class

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph hear the latest from Martin O'Neill and Shay Given in Malahide where the Irish team has gathered in advance of this week's games a...

Second Captains 01/09 - Kerry and Donegal sparkle, Eamon McGee, McGenius, Munster Leinster leaks

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It was a great week to be a gaelic football fan... and not such a great week if you were a pundit predicting a Mayo-Dublin final. Oisin McConville and...

Second Captains 29/08 - David Baddiel 250th Show Special on Mourinho, music, money, FF

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Novelist, stand-up comedian and long-standing football fan David Baddiel joins us for the last of our shows celebrating our 250th podcast with the Iri...

Second Captains 28/08 - Donegal V Dubs, Mayo journey, US non response, Sadlier soundboard

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our week long '250th show' celebrations we're looking back at some memorable moments, giving away SC survival bags, launching our new websi...

Second Captains Football 28/08 - Di Maria and Cesc's revenge, Keano V Dunga, Alonso move

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss the possible return of Shay Given to the Irish squad, and the rise and rise of Captain Wayne Rooney. Sid Lowe explains why...

Second Captains 26/08 - Bill O'Herlihy on ROI and football, Giles Brady Dunphy, RTE, PR, dead air

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our week long '250th show' celebrations we're looking back at some memorable moments, giving away SC survival bags, and catching up with so...

Second Captains Football 25/08 - Angel Di Maria, LVG's 3-5-2 issues, MOTD50, brainwash

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Angel Di Maria, the MOTD50 documentary and managerial brainwashing techniques.We ask Jonathan Wilson whether English foot...

Second Captains 25/08 - 250th Show Special, Kerry Mayo replay, Sexton, Serena mystery

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate our 250th show with The Irish Times we're broadcasting 6 shows this week, including two specials which will include Second Captains memor...

Second Captains Football 21/08 - Balotelli to Liverpool, Shane Long tip, Scholes, Malky Mackay,

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss Balotelli's move to Liverpool, the Malky Mackay scandal, the new Ireland squad and Paul Scholes' prescription for what ail...

Second Captains 21/08 - Mayo V Kerry, Balotelli, pre teen heroes, coach Brian

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are Mayo past their peak or coming to the boil at just the right time? Oisin McConville believes his tip for the All-Ireland this year are timing the...

Second Captains Football 18/08 - United defeat, angry Redknapp, shy Rooney, Big Sad Sam

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the new, angry Jamie Redknapp, and the new, relentlessly self-critical Wayne Rooney. John Brewin dissects Manchester Unit...

Second Captains 18/08 - Cork collapse, centre of mediocrity, Mark English, David Gillick

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Tipperary stormed into the All-Ireland semi-final, but the question on everyone’s lips now is – have they done enough to impress Eoin McDevitt? T...

Second Captains Football 14/08 - Chelsea favourites, Top 4 prediction, LVG V Woodward

14 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about the start of the Premier League season, potential top 4 and whether Louis van Gaal is feeling the same love for his club offic...

Second Captains 14/08 - End of generation, Tipp V Cork, Rory's tv charm

14 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin is feeling sore after England's women's rugby team trampled on his dreams and Ken thinks Tiger's mum may have sent him some mixed messages.In the...

Second Captains Football 11/08 - ROBBIE ROBBIE KEANO! Ramsey, Brady & Henk Ten Cate

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Ken talk about Arsene Wenger's optimism, Aaron Ramsey's dynamism, and Liam Brady's pessimism about the future of Irish football. Jonathan Wil...

Second Captains 11/08 - McIlroy the fighter, Limerick heartbreak, Unstoppable Dubs

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rory McIlroy showed that he could tough it out in the majors when he took the USPGA title again last night. We discuss the remarkable performance, whe...

Second Captains Football 07/08 - Liverpool Spending, Hearts at War, Bonsai Celtic

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the new MOTD panel, the attractiveness of the Celtic job and the pre-season sourness of Pep Guardiola. Alex Massie joins ...

Second Captains 07/08 - We can win WRWC, Lynne Cantwell, Limerick or Kilkenny & Emmet Bolton

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish women's rugby team's defeat of New Zealand on Tuesday evening was a monument to hard work, belief, and skill - we speak to Ireland's most ca...

Second Captains Football 05/08 - Coach Rogers, Arsenal hopes, Man U victory, Ken returns

05 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the perils of commentating off tube and the difference between upward and downward communications. Andrew Mangan of Arseb...

Second Captains 05/08 - two-trick ponies, drugs in golf and foam parties

05 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Early makes his triumphant return to studio after a week of foam parties in Playa Des Ingles, and there's plenty to discuss. Aindriu Mac Lochlain...

Second Captains Football 31/07 - Van Gaal is United all over, Kevin Sheedy on Everton

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone said they'd like to be the man AFTER the man chosen to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United - Louis van Gaal is the man in that enviabl...

Second Captains 31/07 - Football QF's, Croker factor, Godfather of Irish MMA, McGregor

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The action in the gaelic football and hurling championships is now focused solely on Croke Park, and with four games this weekend, Oisin McConville an...

Second Captains 28/07 - Daly future, Tipp hype, goal frenzy, hosting sports events

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On the basis of yesterday's double-header in Thurles, hurling is in crisis. Can we stand idly by and watch the demise of our national sport, or was it...

Second Captains Football 28/07 - Big Interview With Michael Parkinson

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Before he became the greatest interviewer of all time, Michael Parkinson wrote about football for his local newspaper in Barnsley. He went on to becom...

Second Captains Football 24/07 - Big Interview with Stephen McPhail

24 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

At 17, Stephen McPhail was dubbed 'the new Liam Brady' by his then-club manager George Graham. He went on to play for Leeds United in the Premier Lea...

Second Captains 24/07 - Paul Kimmage Rough Rider, NFL barriers, Hurling QF's

24 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A documentary following Paul Kimmage through two of the most turbulent years of his life, incorporating the Lance Armstrong downfall, professional fru...

Second Captains Football 21/07 - St Pats' Celtic dream, John Delaney value for money, Brazil

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The entire nation of Brazil was thrown in gut-wrenching, heart-breaking retrospection after their 7-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semi-final. ...

Second Captains 21/07 - Evolution of Rory, golfing Irish, Dub train, Donegal plan

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rory McIlroy has won his third golf major by the age of 25 - good news if you're looking to draw comparison between him and Jack Nicklaus and Tiger, a...

Second Captains 17/07 - Liam Griffin, drugs and rugby, Lebron legacy, Tiger channel

17 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Wexford have been the story of the hurling summer so far – having taken out the All-Ireland champions last weekend, they face Waterford this Saturda...

Second Captains Football 17/07 - Sliding Doors, sanctioned violence, Super Deutschland

17 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Ken's hair in humid climates, the American tv conspiracy and why Van Persie's goal was overrated.Richie Sadlier joins us to talk about the ...

Second Captains 14/07 - Davy's next challenge, JBM drive, Messi's hell, Armagh return

14 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The reigning All-Ireland champions Clare are out of this year's hurling championship - we talk about what the challenges are now facing Davy Fitzgeral...

Second Captains World Cup 14/07 - German plan comes together, Argentina miss chance, 2018

14 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken was in the Maracana to witness an epic World Cup final. He reports from his hotel, which is right in the middle of the German party zone. Tim Vick...

Second Captains World Cup 10/07 - World Cup final joy, Mascherano spirit, German strength

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's World Cup final weekend, so we welcome Richie Sadlier into studio to discuss Brazil's meltdown, penalty strategy, goalkeeper homework and FIFA's ...

Second Captains 10/07 - Super Sunday, Argie party in enemy territory, Munster final

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever your taste in sport, Sunday should be to your liking. The World Cup final, the Connacht football final and the Munster hurling final - all i...

Second Captains World Cup 09/07 - Brazilian shame, football madness, German destroyers

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The craziest game in the history of the World Cup gets pored over in detail in today's podcast - Ken was there, and he is still a little in shock at t...

Second Captains World Cup 08/07 - Brazil V Germany, relaxed Phil, Low mind games

08 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

World Cup Semi-Final Day dawns for Ken Early in Belo Horizonte, and not even a potentially fatal chest infection can dampen his enthusiasm. Ken was a...

Second Captains World Cup 07/07 - Van Gaal's chess pieces V Messi, Ugly Neymarless Brazil

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Neymar will take no further part in WC2014, but could his injury be their way to escape the pressure against Germany? Ken joins us from Rio to discuss...

Second Captains 07/07 - likeable Kerry, Cork heart, Fed's future, Clare defence, Tipp style

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Murph discuss likeable Kerry, fulfilling your sporting talent, Roger Federer the hustler, Nicky English the hurling soothsayer and McDeviit's...

Second Captains World Cup 03/07 - Brazil shrink, Messi move, Roy Keane

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

4 quarter-finals will be played in the World Cup this weekend, each one of them a tantalising prospect. After his long walk home from Sao Paulo, Ken ...

Second Captains 03/07 - Derval O'Rourke, Cork Kerry, Lebron soccer

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Derval O'Rourke is one of Cork and Ireland's greatest ever athletes - she gives us an exclusive interview after her decision to retire. Cork and Kerr...

Second Captains World Cup 02/07 - Messi's hapless helpers, Fra V Ger, cocky Belgian

02 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

All 8 group winners have won their round of 16 game in the World Cup, which would suggest that the cream is rising to the top. But given the struggles...

Second Captains World Cup 01/07 - Messi the sloth, S American pride, clunky Germans

01 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken floated on a dream into Sao Paulo to watch Messi at work and finds that the Argentinian is not the dynamic go getter he once was.South and Central...

Second Captains 30/06 - Gillick on retirement, GAA body shape, World Cup theatre

30 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One of Ireland's greatest ever athletes, David Gillick, has retired - he gives his first interview to Second Captains. A 2-time European champion, Gi...

Second Captains World Cup 30/06 - Holland hope, Van Gaal genius, Brazil

30 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There were four extraordinary games over the weekend, but still the world's appetitite is not sated. We talk Holland's high hopes, Van Gaal's self pro...

Second Captains World Cup 26/06 - Laws of the jungle, bite or kick, TV passion

26 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken is in the jungle, and unfortunately he is the hunted not the hunter. Yes, he had his bag stolen and is grateful to mother nature for teaching him ...

Second Captains 26/06 - USA bandwagon, women coaching men, complex Galway

26 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Murph discuss runaway labradoodles, American cheer, drinking cans on the Great Wall of China and silver backs.Brian Murphy is driving the US ...

Second Captains World Cup 25/06 - Luis Suarez bites again, media reaction, Chiellini

25 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken was at the Italy Uruguay game to observe one of the strangest moments in World Cup history, and one of the most complex characters in sport, Luis ...

Second Captains World Cup 24/06 - Strange Suarez, Van Gaal flaw, golden Neymar

24 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about Andrea Pirlo and the Two World Cups, Luis Suarez strangeness, and Louis van Gaal's fatal flaw.Dion Fanning joins us fr...

Second Captains 23/06 - Derval retires, football's little guys, Shefflin Canning Pt 2

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With Henry Shefflin starting on the bench yesterday, Joe Canning could have been forgiven for thinking he'd be free of the comparisons for one afterno...

Second Captains World Cup 23/06 - Ronaldo, Messi, Klinsmann, Ghana, Chile

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It was a World Cup weekend for the ages, and our man in Brazil Ken Early was there for perhaps the most dramatic 45 minutes so far, as Germany and Gha...

Second Captains World Cup 19/06 - Rooney, Roy, Spanish era, headbutts

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

So, one week in and we've already lost our World Champions. After a week of extraordinary football, Richie Sadlier is in studio to discuss what we sho...

Second Captains 19/06 - Canning V Shefflin, US Soccerama, WC PBESO

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The GAA championship would want to be pretty bloody good to distract from this World Cup... so it's just as well hurling has picked up where it left o...