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Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about some of the big deals of transfer deadline day. Ken is throbbing with vindication as Chelsea re-sign David Luiz. But Luiz's Chelsea TV interview doesn't give much away.Richie Sadlier joins us to talk about Ireland v Oman, the goodbye to Robbie Keane and Keano the future Ireland manager. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's All-Ireland hurling final week, and Seamus Hickey joins us to discuss why more people aren't in love with the prospect of another Tipperary-Kilkenny final. US Murph tells us about a huge story in American sports, as San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem, sparking a predictably massive backlash. Plus there's the return of Eoin's Poems, Robbie's big send-off and our burgeoning relationship across the time-zones with Oman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dublin win a classic in Croker Dublin and Kerry gave us one of the great games of gaelic football, but when the All-Ireland champions kicked for home, Kerry had no response. Malachy Clerkin and Mike Quirke join us to pick over the bones of a classic, while Ken gives us the (not particularly fair) view from Fairview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the Premier League reverting to type as the big clubs race away at the top of the table. And we explore the sad situation of Daniel Sturridge, a delicate flower gazing wistfully from the sidelines at the frenetic machine football of Spurs and Liverpool.Rob Smyth joins us to explain what's so special about Marcus Rashford.And we hear from Robbie Keane as Ireland's record goalscorer gives his final press conference with the national team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss 18 years of Robbie Keane, including Ken's mid life crisis, and Eoin's flirtation with idolatry in EstoniaEmmet Malone joins us to reflect on his memories of Keane's Ireland careerAnd Jonathan Wilson discusses Jurgen Klopp's extended honeymoon at Liverpool See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can Kerry really lose a fourth successive championship game to Dublin? This apocalyptic vista is too much for some ex-Kerry greats, who are presuming a big response is in the offing... Oisin McConville doubts if this team has it in them however. US Murph joins us to talk about Ryan Lochte's brush with diplomatic infamy in Rio, and there's the end of Robbie Keane's glorious career in green, long goodbyes, and the freakish achievements of Katie Ledecky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss football's Olympic shame, Richard Keys' tactical newsflash, and Neymar's lack of joined-up ethical thinking.Miguel Delaney joins us to talk about the impact Antonio Conte is having at Chelsea. And John Brewin looks forward to a Premier League season that is already shaping up as a duel between the Manchester clubs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The jamboree has finally screeched to a halt - and we take one last lingering look at Rio, with John Delaney's passport now being requested by the Brazilian authorities.Caster Semenya won the 800m as predicted, and just as predictably, the issue of hyper-androgenic athletes also came up - Ross Tucker, South African professor of exercise physiology joins us on the line to discuss why he thinks she shouldn't have been allowed to compete.Karol Mannion and Mike Quirke are on hand to talk about Mayo winning their way through to another All-Ireland final, and there's Conor McGregor's maturation, Eoin spontaneously combusting, inmates of Keegan Island, and our crab-running marathon hero. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran reflect on Dundalk's big Champions League night before a large and quietly respectful crowd, and hear what Jurgen Klopp has been saying to Stern magazine back in Germany.Jack Pitt-Brooke talks to us about Mauricio Pochettino's efforts to get the Tottenham train back on the tracks.And Gabriele Marcotti discusses whether Pep Guardiola is right to be unimpressed by Joe Hart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thomas Barr very nearly followed Annalise Murphy onto the Olympic podium today - we have reaction from Derval O'Rourke to Barr's fourth place finish in the men's 400m hurdles final earlier today. And we speak to Annalise about her brilliant performance on Tuesday which secured her the medal she so narrowly missed out on in London in 2012. Plus there's Ryan Lochte, the O'Brien Era gets an auspicious start in the OCI, and Eoin finds out he's got the right stuff to succeed in the sailing world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran talk about an extraordinary 24 hours in Irish sport. Pat Hickey's arrest, Annalise Murphy's silver, and the daylight robbery of Michael Conlan. Tom Hennigan joins us on the line from the police campus in Rio where OCI President Pat Hickey will be taken following the completion of medical check-ups. Plus there's Thomas Barr's amazing run, Ryan Lochte's 'whatever', and Simon explains how Annalise got it so so right. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the ethics of goal celebration, the curious smell hanging over the city of Leicester, and Joe Hart's dilemma.Richie Sadlier joins us in studio to discuss that 3-4 at the Emirates. Was it Wenger's fault? Is this Liverpool's year?Plus there's Lineker and the MOTD legacy and Richie Sadlier's costume japes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, the 100m men's final, Mo Farah, the start of the Premier League... all taken care of on today's show.Malachy Clerkin and Seamus Hickey break down the dramatic wins for Kilkenny and Tipperary in the hurling, while Ewan McKenna talks to us about the baffling reaction to his question to Mo Farah in the aftermath of his 10,000m men's final win on Saturday night.Plus there's Scotty Too Hotty Evans, Pat Hickey in OlympicsLand, tennis in the Olympics, and skepticism as a starting point. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the Devastation of the Nation Katie Taylor Podcast, as we try and process Katie's crushing Olympic quarter-final defeat to Mira Potkonen of Finland.Andy Lee joins us in studio to tell us about the warning signs he saw in Katie's training a number of weeks ago, and the struggles she's had to overcome in the last few months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our first medal of the 2016 Olympics, and it comes courtesy of the O'Donovan brothers in the mens lightweight double sculls final - Ken, Eoin and Murph give their instant reaction. David Epstein, author of "The Sports Gene" talks to us about Simone Biles, the break-out star of the Games so far, and the height factor in gymnastics. There's also O'Donovan Rossa, our new hero Neville Maxwell, Lochte destroys Phelps, and Pat Hickey vs Shane Ross (behind the red button). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin and Ken talk about the start of the new Premier League season. Will Pep's new-look City hit the ground running? Do Jose Mourinho's revamped Manchester United have it in them to do a Leicester?Miguel Delaney joins us to preview the forthcoming World Championship of Managers. Plus there's Ken's predictions, the new Scarface blueprint for the Premier league and Eoin's hype machine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin and Ken discuss the adversity olympics, Simone Biles' majesty, Dj Jazzy Jeff and a great day for the rowers.World Champ and Olympian Andy Lee tells us if this bad week for Irish boxing is all down to the loss of Billy Walsh. Plus there's RTE's Timmy McCarthy on the Dream Team reality, Eoin goes deep on the wolfturn and Simon explains silly sailing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the wake of his shock loss we discuss Paddy Barnes' social media storm and weight issues, and we rejoice at the renewal of cold war hostilities in the Olympic pool.SBP columnist Ewan MacKenna joins us from Rio to analyse what went wrong for Barnes, and if Americans are on safe ground when accusing rivals of using PEDs.Plus there's the Amazing O'Donovan Boys from Cork, Derval O'Rourke on food and fitness and the latest episode in a bad PR week for the Olympic Council of Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin and Ken talk about the Community Shield, the meaning of Juan Mata's punishment substitution, and the merits of standing in versus arriving in the box.Dion Fanning joins us to discuss the eruption of hostilities between the FAI and St Patrick's Athletic. Plus there's Klopp not getting too close to The Sun, Tony Hibbert's loyalty, and Jose's Van Gaal tribute. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eoin and Ken have been watching a lot of Olympic action. Is it morally acceptable to click and watch videos that promise scenes of unmentionable horror? Does it matter either way? Meanwhile there was an epic hurling championship semi between Waterford and Kilkenny. Malachy Clerkin and Eoin Kelly join us to analyse.Keith Duggan joins us from Rio to talk about the Irish boxers' reaction to the drama and dilpomatic incidents in the pool. Plus Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion discuss Mayo's march to the semis and Dublin's win over Donegal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.