The 1895 Podcast is the official podcast of Shelbourne Football Club, presented by Steven Doody and Ben Cleary. The 1895 Podcast aims to brings fans closer to the action each week with exclusive interviews from Shels players, staff and legends past and present, have your say with weekly listener topics, and the Richie Rankings™️.
Doody and Ben are in flying form — starting with a look back at the women’s 4-0 win, the post-cup professionalism, and why it never really felt in doubt (despite the nerves on socials).
Then it’s pure Friday-energy chaos: alternative jobs for the squad, Kam’s cut socks getting put on trial, and the modern football trends that do our heads in — tiny shinguards, “no celebrations”, and referees acting like they’re being mauled.
There’s also a proper listener Q&A on Jarvo, John Martin’s impact in the run-in, and whether Europe would actually “paper over” a rough season.
Richie Rankings are back, and there’s a big announcement: Evan Caffrey in the hot seat next week. Up the Reds.
29 Sept 2026
Sean Russell, Cup Winners & Galway (A)
Doody is joined by Shels Women’s manager Sean Russell for a proper deep dive after that unbelievable 3-1 FAI Cup final win over Athlone. They chat the week of prep after the Rovers defeat, leaning into the occasion, what “being us” actually looks like, and how the first-half gameplan clicked.
Sean gives huge credit to the group (and the staff), with special mentions for the young players’ maturity and Mya Sanchez’s massive saves at massive moments — plus what the cup win means, and why Europe has to be the next target.
Then Ben drops in late as the lads break down Galway away: a grim one-all, a ridiculous penalty, Chuck’s “professional foul” attempt, Connor Walsh’s big save, Casey brilliance, and the latest Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.
22 Sept 2026
Dundalk Victory & FAI Cup Final Preview
Positivity is (finally) back on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben soak up Shelbourne’s first league win since July — a mad, dramatic night in Dundalk where the Reds were full value, showed real urgency, and somehow still had to do it the hard way.
They break down the performance, the sloppy goals conceded, and a big shift in intensity — with loads of praise for Chuck, a solid debut from Connor Walsh, and a proper “Rolls-Royce” display from Odhrán Casey.
Plus: massive respect for Sean Boyd (and Luke Byrne) after Boydie’s injections-just-to-make-the-bench story ends in two scrappy, glorious goals.
On the women’s side: it’s all eyes on Sunday’s FAI Women’s Cup final vs Athlone in Tallaght — rivalry, drama, and “moments” guaranteed. Up the Reds.
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