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 Annoyingly bad teams, Dublin fillet Cork, AP V BOD V Shefflin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:34

The Dubs have won their third League title in a row, but Cork's weak-willed performance was the focus of most of the post-match reaction - Oisin McConville and Anthony Moyles re-evaluate Cork's chances of a championship run this year. AP McCoy has stepped away from racing after 20 years at the top - we look back at an extraordinary day at Sandown on Saturday. Plus there's annoyingly bad sports teams, John Terry Day, and the return of Nigerian manager Stephen Keshi.

 Mysterious Muller, Sadlier V Thierry, Grealish senior | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:07

Eoin and Ken discuss the mysterious gifts of Thomas Muller and celebrate the fact that Kevin Grealish is finally getting the credit he deserves. Richard Sadlier opens up on his inadvertent war with Thierry Henry, and contemplates some thorny issues of national identity. And Sid Lowe on whether Diego Simeone is falling a little too in love with the dark side for his own good.

 Celebration etiquette, Trevor Giles' sleeves, Splash Brothers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:23

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss goal celebration etiquette, the GAA Versus The Millenium Bug and the Splash Brothers. The NBA playoffs have kicked off, and US Murph tells us his loser home-town team the Golden State Warriors just might be the best team in basketball. Plus there's the mystery of Trevor Giles' sleeveless jersey is finally laid to rest, Andre Rieu's german soul, The Sunday Game theme tune, and the humbling aftermath of a motion picture's fairy tale success.

 Leinster's missed opportunity, Bradford stadium fire, dad-strength | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:42

The manner of Leinster's defeat to Toulon may haunt them as much as the result - Gerry Thornley and Shane Horgan look back on a missed opportunity. The events of the fire at the Bradford City 30 years ago are the subject of a new book by Martin Fletcher, who lost 4 of his closest relatives that day. He joins us on the show to discuss the startling new facts which have come to light.

 Grealish tops Raheem, Chelsea's perverse pleasure, twitter spats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:48

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss Jack Grealish's Wembley triumph, twitter spats, Martin O'Neill's latest task, and Pep Guardiola's major medical team malfunction. Jonathan Wilson has his theory on why Jose Mourinho takes a perverse delight in winning ugly. And Miguel Delaney was at Wembley to see Tim Sherwood lead Aston Villa... back to Wembley.

 Leinster's Toulon mission, Schmidt contract, Croker name, Messi's pal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:13

What is Leinster's biggest problem before their Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon this Sunday - their opponents' galaxy of stars, or their own form? Shane Horgan and Gerry Thornley join us. We talk about the issue of naming rights for Croke Park with the author of the definitive book on Croker history, Michael Foley. Plus a big day for Brand Murph, the added value in Joe Schmidt, sporting hubris and Messi's new super-friend.

 Slick Suarez, Laughing gas, Klopp future, shy John Delaney | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:49

Eoin and Ken discuss Raheem Sterling's moral war, Man City fans' pointless anger, and media shy John Delaney. We ask Richie Sadlier if every other team should give up now that Suarez, Messi and Neymar are all in form. And Raphael Honigstein talks about Bayern's shock loss to Porto and what Jurgen Klopp's game is.

 Breaking America, the comeback king, helicopter parents | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:10

Jordan Spieth was a universally popular winner of the US Masters and proved himself a threat to Rory's future dominance. We discuss the impact he's made, plus Tiger's return, with author/caddy/musician Lawrence Donegan. Andy Lee just doesn't do drab - another extraordinary mid-fight turnaround saw him save a draw in front of 2.5 million tv viewers in America on Saturday night. Plus there's helicopter parents, only child issues, Bubba Watson hatin' on the Louvre, David Silva hiding behind a corner-flag, and Kid Chocolate's weighing scales

 Man Utd outcasts deliver, Pellegrini trials, Madrid heat | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:33

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the trials of Manuel Pellegrini, the triumph of Manchester United's outcasts over adversity, and the venomous tongue of Tony Pulis. Jonathan Wilson was at Old Trafford to see Marouane Fellaini and Ashley Young lead the destruction of Manchester City. And Kieran Canning joins us from Madrid to look ahead to the Champions League quarter-final between the city's great rivals.

 Andy V Kid Chocolate, Tiger's next step, Rory's ad, Hulkamania | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:05

Andy Lee's first defence of his world middleweight title is in Brooklyn on Saturday. Lou DiBella tells us why this fight will influence the rest of Andy's life. The US Masters has an unprecedented 5 Irish players in the field. Malachy Clerkin and Lawrence Donegan talk Tiger's next step, Rory's long game and ipod etiquette. Plus there's Rory's paylords, ROCKY IV, the ebb and flow of psychic energy in Wrestlemania III and Ian Poulter's massive headphones.

 Madchester fever, goal crazy, wacky Sherwood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:15

Eoin and Ken talk about Liverpool absolutism and Cristiano Ronaldo and Ciaran McDonald's respective scoring records. Richie Sadlier tells us why he thinks it will be insane if Tim Sherwood finishes the season with more credit than Sean Dyche. And John Brewin has a crippling case of Manchester Derby Fever.

 Arsenal coulda' been contenders, Man U for Hummels, toxic Pool | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:14

Eoin and Ken discuss Tim Krul's sportsmanship, Mats Hummels' big decision and Raheem Sterling's favourite song. Jonathan Wilson was there to see Arsenal's biggest league win over Liverpool in the Arsene Wenger era. And Dermot Corrigan tells us how the Bernabeu greeted Real Madrid's 9-1 win.

 Can Leinster beat Toulon, fooball reignites, GAA beefs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:28

Leinster are in a European Cup semi-final... so why is everyone so downbeat? We try and accentuate the positives and ask if they should go for broke against Toulon. The Gaels of Ireland were supposed to be attending a wake this weekend - instead there was a festival of football. Doctors McConville and Moyles hail the patient's miracle recovery. Plus we tell you why GAA beefs in January are never a good idea and why Bakkies Botha and Ali Williams are riddled with fear.

 Leinster identity, Ire V Eng Pt II, Nike, Lance, Tiger and Gatlin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:55

Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss Richard Keys' global reach, the What's App prison and the Seven Deadly Sins of sport. We ask Shane Horgan and Gerry Thornley about Leinster's identity, Bath's style, comparisons with Ireland V England and the reliance on returning 6N stars. Plus there's a Hong Kong PBESO, Leinster's holding pattern, Ken's mind palace and Nike's strange policy on superstar endorsements.

 Raheem wants more, relative poverty, workplace bullying | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:30

Eoin and Ken discuss Raheem Sterling's PR onslaught, and Man United reserve team coach Jim Ryan's views on workplace bullying. Richard Sadlier joins us to discuss whether Raheem Sterling is a mercenary young greedhead of startling effrontery, or a self-possessed young talent of independent mind.

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