Bits & Bobs: Mack’s knuckles rapped, golf drops the hammer, can Ange save football?

Joe is joined by Irish Independent GAA correspondent Colm Keys to discuss Jarlath Burns' intervention to Naas GAA regarding the appointment of Rory Gallagher as coach, and the former Derry manager's threat of legal action against the GAA president. Colm reads out the email Burns sent to the Kildare champions, and discusses Gallagher's strongly-worded response and what his prospects of returning to management are. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can attend: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/six-nations-preview-dublin-29-01-2025/event/1800619187310C73 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will & Conor convene for the latest edition of Bits & Bobs, where Mack Hansen’s ban is on the menu, as is golf’s latest reinvention, Carabao Cup contention, and plenty more besides. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can attend: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/six-nations-preview-dublin-29-01-2025/event/1800619187310C73 🏉 And If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with the ‘Super’ Wild Card weekend kicking off on Saturday. Tara Sullivan of the Boston Globe joined Joe to wrap some of the biggest talking points from the NFL season, including how the New England Patriots are struggling to move on from Bill Belichick, assessing the popularity of Aaron Rodgers, and how Tom Brady is performing in the broadcast booth. First, Ronan and Shane spin through this weekend’s match-ups, and ask if anyone can stop the Kansas City Chiefs from doing the three-peat. You can contact the show through [email protected], or across our social channels @IndoSport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan & Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to round three of the Champions Cup and discuss the rising price of Six Nations tickets. Leinster travel to La Rochelle while Munster host Saracens and Ulster are making the trip to Leicester, as the panel weigh in on the big tactical talking points. Mack Hansen's hearing, the difficulty in getting access to Six Nations tickets and the new rule changes coming to the Champions Cup are all up for discussion too. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live [with Keith Wood & Martin Johnson], head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can attend: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/six-nations-preview-dublin-29-01-2025/event/1800619187310C73. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bits and Bobs returns for the first time in 2025 as Joe is joined by Ronan and Conan to discuss all the news of the day and go through some emails. Jarlath Burns' email intervention over Rory Gallagher's potential move to Naas is first up, while the lads also discuss Luke Littler's PDC World Championship win and Robbie Keane's appointment as manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Live, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can attend: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/six-nations-preview-dublin-29-01-2025/event/1800619187310C73 ??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delighted to announce that the very first edition of Indo Sport Live will take place on Wednesday, January 29th at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre, right on the eve of the 2025 Six Nations. It's all with thanks to our rugby sponsor Energia, and we've got quite the guest list, as World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson and Ireland legend Keith Wood join us to preview the tournament, as well as reminiscing about their own past battles, and legendary days touring together with the British & Irish Lions. To access tickets and further information, head over to Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/six-nations-preview-dublin-29-01-2025/event/1800619187310C73 🏉See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Gaelic football's new rules continue to be road tested on the challenge-match circuit, Joe is joined by Donnchadh Boyle, Conor McKeon and Conan Doherty to discuss what has stood out about the changes ahead of the National League. The panel then discuss the leading All-Ireland contenders - and they all arrive at a different verdict on who will lift Sam Maguire. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After yesterday’s frenetic fare at Anfield, Damien Delaney joins Joe to give his impression of what we can glean from Man United’s relative improvement in performance level, & whether or not it’s actually a template Ruben Amorim can build from. The lads also delve into Liverpool’s comparatively lacklustre showing, in particular that of Trent Alexander-Arnold, as well as rounding up the rest of the weekend’s Premier League action, including: Evan Ferguson’s mooted move to West Ham, some sympathy for Ange Postecoglou - plus Robbie Keane’s next prospective managerial post. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In advance of Liverpool vs Manchester United this weekend, journalist Dion Fanning joins Conan to assess the starkly different fortunes of the two clubs at present, both on and off the field. Conan & Ronan also discuss the Marcus Rashford wrangle, 'Sir' Gareth Southgate, and tonight's World Darts Championship decider between Luke Littler & Michael van Gerwen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year to all our listeners on Indo Sport! On today's programme, Joe, Conan & Ronan conclude a look-back at some our most popular interviews to date. Back to your regular scheduled programming tomorrow as we bring you a football show ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.