Episode 3670: Richie Sadlier On Squad Dynamics And The FAI’s Handling Of The Israel Saga
RTE’s decision to carry just the generic UEFA commentary on Sunday evening, without any pre- or post-match discussion, denied the public the chance to hear the views of Richie Sadlier, who spoke so articulately about the Israel fixture before Ireland/Kosovo on Thursday evening.
But Richie is in studio with us today. We discuss everything that’s happened since last Thursday, how squad dynamics work in high-pressure environments, the FAI’s continued bungling, and how this whole sad affair is far from over.
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