Welcome to INSIDE The Boys In Green, your new one-stop shop to get all your Irish footballing news. Graham O'Toole and Paul Nealon will bring you all the information on how our Irish players are getting on at their clubs across the globe, and will also be joined by Irish footballing legends every week.
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The dream is over. After a grueling international window, Ireland’s World Cup hopes have officially come to an end in Prague.
In this exclusive episode, Graham and Paul are joined by legendary former Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan to perform a post-mortem on a painful campaign. Why did it fall apart against the Czech Republic? What is missing from the current tactical setup?
Glenn doesn't hold back as he shares his blueprint for how he would fix the national team if he were in charge. We also take a trip down memory lane to a different kind of heartbreak, as Glenn recalls the lingering pain of the 2009 Thierry Henry handball and how that missed World Cup opportunity compares to the current squad's exit.
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25 Mar 2026
“I wouldn’t go in with an awful lot of fear” | Andy Reid on Ireland v Czechia
The big day is almost here. Ireland stands potentially just 180 minutes away from their first World Cup appearance in 24 years. To break down the monumental play-off semi-final against Czechia, Irish legend Andy Reid joins Luke and Paul Nealon in the studio.
In this exclusive interview, Andy dives deep into the tactical selection dilemmas facing the squad, the impact of new recruit Harvey Vale, and the vital role of the "experienced trio"—Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, and John Egan.
Beyond the play-offs, Andy reflects on his iconic career, the "golden generation" under Brian Kerr, and his mission to develop the next wave of Irish talent through his new academy, Andy Reid Elite.
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13 Mar 2026
Predicting the Ireland XI for Czechia and Could David McGoldrick Return?
As the Republic of Ireland prepares for a monumental play-off showdown against Czechia in Prague, Graham and Paul sit down with talkSPORT Ireland’s Luke Delaney to break down the squad’s biggest talking points.
With Evan Ferguson officially ruled out following ankle surgery, the conversation turns to a sensational rumor: could 38-year-old David McGoldrick make a shock return from international retirement? We also dive into the "Nathan Collins conundrum" as the Brentford captain faces a spell out of his club’s starting XI, and analyze Heimir Hallgrímsson’s midfield options following the loss of Josh Cullen.
Finally, Luke and Paul put their reputations on the line and pick their Starting XI to take on Czechia.
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27 Feb 2026
INSIDE: The Boys In Green - Ep 5 - Alan Judge
This week on INSIDE: The Boys In Green, Graham and Paul are joined by former Republic of Ireland and Brentford playmaker Alan Judge.
Alan pulls no punches as we dive into the current state of Irish talent in the Premier League. We discuss Chiedozie Ogbene’s battle for minutes at Sheffield United, the rock-solid form of John Egan, and our concerns over Evan Ferguson’s recent injury woes.
Plus, Alan takes us behind the scenes of his own career and gives us the inside scoop on Declan Rice’s time in the Ireland camp before his switch to England. What was the vibe in the dressing room? Alan tells all.
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13 Feb 2026
INSIDE: The Boys In Green: Ep 4 - Tony Cascarino
Irish football legend and talkSPORT presenter Tony Cascarino joins Graham O’Toole and Paul Nealon for an unmissable episode of INSIDE: The Boys In Green.
In this deep dive, Tony shares hilarious, never-before-heard stories from the Italia 90 and USA 94 dressing rooms with icons like Jack Charlton and Paul McGrath. We also get the "Big Cas" perspective on his high-profile spell at Celtic and his legendary goal-scoring stint in France.
Turning to the modern game, Tony weighs in on the red-hot form of Keith Andrews at Brentford and offers a blunt assessment of Robbie Keane’s future in management. If you’re wondering where Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott should head next to reach the elite level, Tony doesn’t hold back!
In this episode, we discuss:
🇮🇪 Memories of Jack Charlton and Paul McGrath.
⚽️ The rise of Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott’s next move.
🍀 Tony’s career at Celtic and Marseille.
📈 Keith Andrews’ impact at Brentford.
📋 Robbie Keane’s managerial prospects.
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6 Feb 2026
INSIDE: The Boys In Green- Ep 3 Stephen Hunt
Former Ireland, Reading, and Wolves winger Stephen Hunt joins Graham and Paul in the studio for an exclusive look behind the curtain of the January transfer window! Now a top football agent, Stephen gives us the inside scoop on the deal that almost was: Festy Ebosele to Wrexham. He breaks down why the move from Istanbul Basaksehir stalled at the final hurdle and provides a unique perspective on the complexities of the modern market.
The conversation dives deep into the latest Irish moves, including Sammie Szmodics’ shift from Ipswich to Derby and the incredible rise of Keith Andrews as he makes his mark as Brentford boss. We also look ahead to Troy Parrott’s future to discuss where the clinical striker should head next and get Stephen’s expert pick for Ireland’s next breakout star.
In a candid moment, Stephen opens up about his own playing career and the regret he feels after turning down a move to a French club during his prime. Plus, he takes a trip down memory lane to share hilarious and gritty stories from his iconic days in the Premier League and what it meant to pull on the green jersey for the Republic of Ireland.
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29 Jan 2026
INSIDE: The Boys In Green - Ep 2
In Episode 2 of INSIDE: The Boys In Green, Graham and Paul are joined on the couch by producer Luke to dive into the biggest stories in Irish football. With Thomas Frank under immense pressure at Tottenham, we explore the "Budapest Project" and ask if Robbie Keane’s tactical evolution at Ferencváros makes him a legitimate candidate for the Spurs job. March is looming.
We’re just weeks away from the massive World Cup Play-Off semi-final against Czechia. The lads go head-to-head to name their definitive Starting XIs, debating selection dilemmas, injury concerns, and even throwing in a few "Rogue" wildcard . James McClean is back at Derry City. We discuss his English legacy and whether this is the biggest profile move in League of Ireland history.
Graham also gets Luke and Paul to build the "Ultimate XI" from the PL era and debate the best individual seasons from Roy Keane, Seamus Coleman, and Stephen Ireland. They also chat the latest on Evan Ferguson’s future at Roma and Troy Parrott’s red-hot scoring form in the Eredivisie.They also break down the latest results for the Irish contingent at Everton, Leeds, Brentford, and Wolves.
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23 Jan 2026
INSIDE: The Boys In Green - EP 1: Jeff Hendrick
Welcome to the series premiere of INSIDE: The Boys in Green! 🇮🇪⚽️
Your new weekly home for everything Irish football. Join hosts Graham O’Toole and Paul Nealon as they track our players across the Premier League, Championship, and Europe.
In our debut episode, we are joined by former Ireland international Jeff Hendrick to break down the biggest talking points in the green jersey. We dive deep into Jake O’Brien’s impact at Everton, Matt Doherty’s tough run with Wolves, and the incredible Irish contingent currently flying high at Brentford.
With Burnley captain Josh Cullen ruled out of the crucial World Cup Play-offs due to an ACL injury, who steps up in the engine room? Jeff gives his expert insight on the midfield options available to the gaffer.
Plus, we check in on Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson to see who is leading the line for the next generation.
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22 Jan 2026
Introducing INSIDE: The Boys In Green
Welcome to INSIDE The Boys In Green, your new one-stop shop to get all your Irish footballing news. Graham O'Toole and Paul Nealon will bring you all the information on how our Irish players are getting on at their clubs across the globe, and will also be joined by Irish footballing legends every week.
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