Episode 3406: Ireland Is In Love, Bellingham Wars, Infantino Promises, Favourite Empires, U17s Lose To Swiss

Two days have passed since that momentous win in Budapest and the emotional emails and messages, full of joy and love, continue to flood in. We chat about Irish football memories from childhood, Second Captains on repeat, Molumby madness, and the latest video to make us cry.

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Ken gives us the latest on the Jude Bellingham attitude wars and the unkeepable promises Infantino is making to Trump, before revealing his favourite empire.

Plus Gavin Cooney joined us in studio to watch the Ireland u17s lose to Switzerland today. We chat about the loss, Heimir’s contract situation and what the playoffs may hold for Troy and Big Ev.

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