Grassroots and Green Shoots with Mark McChrystal

Derry City's Technical Director Mark McChrystal joins us this week as a special guest to discuss the latest developments within the club's Academy structures. McChrystal talks about the Irish government's £3million investment in League of Ireland academies and how it will benefit Derry City. He also provides information on the new football pyramid and the strategy currently being implemented at Brandywell plus lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Duffy scored a last gasp winner against Sligo Rovers to put Derry City in full control of their European destiny with three games to go. Kevin and Simon discuss another huge result for Tiernan Lynch's side and predict how the final few matches of the campaign will go. Featuring interviews with the Derry manager Lynch and man of the moment Duffy who is dreaming of European nights back at Brandywell next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rumour mill was in full swing ahead of Derry City's 1-1 draw in Drogheda and Simon and Kevin try to make sense of it all on this week's episode. Featuring an interview with Michael Duffy who signed a new deal with the club and Sligo Rovers defender Patrick McClean who is relishing the thought of returning to Brandywell on Friday night for another huge clash for both teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring interviews with Dennis Tueart and Joey O'Brien, this week's episode takes a look back at the successful 40th anniversary Gala Night at the Everglades and the lads reflect on a decent point at home to Euro rivals Shelbourne. Simon and Kevin also discuss the situation with out of contract players and look ahead to a difficult trip to Drogheda United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a week of drama and frustrations in equal measure for Derry City who bounced back from the NI Football Fund snub with a stunning 4-3 victory over Bohemians at Dalymount Park to strengthen hopes of qualifying for Europe. Simon and Kevin discuss all the goings-on including Gordon Lyons' mystery matrix scoring system and that seven goal thriller in Dublin. Featuring interviews with Tiernan Lynch and Alan Reynolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon and Kevin are joined by ex-Derry City striker Sean Patton in his first interview since joining Reading on a two year deal. The Drumkeen man tells us how he's settling into life with the Royals after a hectic few weeks. The lads also discuss the departure of Derry's Head of Recruitment, the launch of the new 40th anniversary shirts and the upcoming announcement on the NI Football Fund. There just so happens to be a huge top of the table clash between Derry and Bohs on Friday and the guys give their predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Kevin shows off his piano skills as the lads discuss Derry City's European chances after a dramatic fightback against St Pats at Brandywell where Alex Bannon scored a double. Simon and Kev also reflect back on what's been an emotional week for the League of Ireland fraternity following the passing of Ollie Horgan who was laid to rest on Monday. Stephen Kenny and Tiernan Lynch pay tribute to the ex-Finn Harps boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derry City get back on the winning trail and strengthen their hopes of achieving European football with a smash and grab victory in Galway. Michael, Kevin and Simon look back on a significant weekend in the race for Europe and give their predictions ahead of the visit of St Patrick's Athletic to Brandywell this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin McLaughlin and Michael Wilson pick the bones out of City's disappointing FAI Cup exit, look ahead to Galway United this weekend and address the rumours surrounding Ronan Boyce's future at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Simon Collins off on another holiday, Michael Wilson is off the bench to join Kevin McLaughlin to discuss what went wrong against Cork City and look ahead to Saturday's huge FAI Cup visit of Drogheda United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.