Crunch Time

Doody and Ben sit down with the man you've all calling for: Dickie Kelly. Fresh off a big Friday night win in Dalymount, Dickie chats about the atmosphere, and why the form lately feels like it’s come at the wrong time.Then it’s proper “behind the player” stuff — Ringsend roots, the long road through the Leinster Senior League, the FAI course, and breaking into the League of Ireland through the madness at Bray.There’s honest talk on injuries and the mental side, the Ajax goal and the family moments, plus PlayStation, FIFA/COD quickfires, cut socks, hairband superstition, and an interesting teammates segment. Up the Reds.

Doody and Ben are still laughing after a hilarious Friday night in Inchicore, as Shelburne come from behind to beat Pats 2-1 — Sean Moore and the ever-reliable Dickie Kelly doing the damage.There’s chat on the gameplan, the second-half turnaround, leaving three up at set pieces, and why Dickie can genuinely play anywhere (hairband buffs included). Plus shoutouts for Kam’s recent form, Odhran Casey’s rise, and Eddie Beach’s “highlight reel” save.We also preview Sean Russell’s huge Galway trip with Europe on the line, get stuck into Richie Rankings, answer listener questions, and finish with a serious word on mental health: Mind yourself, mind your mates, mind your family. Up the Reds.

Doody and Ben are joined by Evan Caffrey this week for a proper deep dive — from family trees and golf beef to cut socks, fry-up essentials, and why he’s still calling it a “fake shot”.Ev chats honestly about a tough spell this season, the Kerry cup low, and the buzz of that five-goal win in Tolka.Plus: Ireland U19s, THAT 96th-minute winner in Inchicore, Derry league night emotion, Europe (Ajax in Tolka, Cruyff Arena), wrestling quickfires, and teammate chaos. Up the Reds.

Doody and Ben are in flying form — starting with a look back at the women’s 4-0 win, the post-cup professionalism, and why it never really felt in doubt (despite the nerves on socials).Then it’s pure Friday-energy chaos: alternative jobs for the squad, Kam’s cut socks getting put on trial, and the modern football trends that do our heads in — tiny shinguards, “no celebrations”, and referees acting like they’re being mauled.There’s also a proper listener Q&A on Jarvo, John Martin’s impact in the run-in, and whether Europe would actually “paper over” a rough season.Richie Rankings are back, and there’s a big announcement: Evan Caffrey in the hot seat next week. Up the Reds.

Doody is joined by Shels Women’s manager Sean Russell for a proper deep dive after that unbelievable 3-1 FAI Cup final win over Athlone. They chat the week of prep after the Rovers defeat, leaning into the occasion, what “being us” actually looks like, and how the first-half gameplan clicked.Sean gives huge credit to the group (and the staff), with special mentions for the young players’ maturity and Mya Sanchez’s massive saves at massive moments — plus what the cup win means, and why Europe has to be the next target.Then Ben drops in late as the lads break down Galway away: a grim one-all, a ridiculous penalty, Chuck’s “professional foul” attempt, Connor Walsh’s big save, Casey brilliance, and the latest Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is (finally) back on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben soak up Shelbourne’s first league win since July — a mad, dramatic night in Dundalk where the Reds were full value, showed real urgency, and somehow still had to do it the hard way.They break down the performance, the sloppy goals conceded, and a big shift in intensity — with loads of praise for Chuck, a solid debut from Connor Walsh, and a proper “Rolls-Royce” display from Odhrán Casey.Plus: massive respect for Sean Boyd (and Luke Byrne) after Boydie’s injections-just-to-make-the-bench story ends in two scrappy, glorious goals.On the women’s side: it’s all eyes on Sunday’s FAI Women’s Cup final vs Athlone in Tallaght — rivalry, drama, and “moments” guaranteed. Up the Reds.

It’s a tough one this week on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben try to make sense of a properly disappointing few days — the late gut-punch on Friday, a flat Monday night that left everyone in Tolka frustrated, and that creeping sense of dread the minute the equaliser goes in.They talk confidence, body language, a search for leaders, and why the performances are starting to feel more worrying than just “bad luck” — plus the vicious circle between frustration in the stands and nerves on the pitch.There’s listener questions, a call for unity ahead of Oriel, and Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is back on the 1895 Podcast after a decent weekend: a big point in Tallaght against the best side in the country, and a must-win victory for Shels' Women to keep the title push alive.Doody and Ben break down a “complete performance without three points” — defensive solidity, set-piece improvement (Davey Mac praise, obviously), Eddie Beach’s calm in goal, and why Odhran Casey looked back to his best. Plus: chances galore, the Roddy–Dickie partnership, and a ref who had an absolute stinker.On the women’s side, Pearl to the rescue again, a first senior goal for Sadhbh Hartley, and plenty of listener questions — including the fully-fit starting XI debate, pitch slips, and the Joey O’Brien punditry story. Up the Reds.

The 1895 Podcast is back after 18 weeks… and in perfect 1895 fashion, Doody forgot to press record for the first 15 minutes. Grand return, same old chaos. Doody and Ben get stuck into the big talking points: Joey’s departure, why the atmosphere around Tolka went a bit weird, and why there’s real optimism around John Russell as the new era starts to take shape — with flashes of that quick, direct style already showing. They chat contracts, the injury crisis that’s absolutely battered the squad, and give some overdue love to Shels Women after winning the All-Island Cup. Plus: Harry Wood’s move, Ellis Chapman discourse, UNC rocking up to Tolka, and a surprise Dazzler cameo for Richie Rankings and general headloss. Up the Reds.

Darren “Dazzler” Cleary is in the chair this week because — shock horror — it’s Ste Doody’s last ever episode on the 1895 Podcast. No scandal, no cancellation… just Doody stepping into a new role at the club and calling time on the pod (before he can be bullied any further).To mark the end of Doody’s reign of terror, the lads launch the inaugural “Doody’s” awards: busiest beaver, “we’re so back” moments, songs that scream Tolka, best/worst players of the last five years, favourite goals, lowest lows, highest highs, and more.Expect nostalgia, chaos, and a few all-time stories from Europe, feuds, prank calls, and pitch invasions. Up the Reds.