The Bit O'Red Supporters Trust Pod

Despite having no game for two weeks (Derry in the Brandywell on October 14th) we still have plenty to get through on this week’s pod. The women’s team recorded a 1-1 draw at home to Peamount, our U20s (through no fault of their own) were beaten in the Enda McGuil Cup final on the back of a very poor off side decision. The Club's recently appointed Social Responsibility Office Jamie Murphy stop by to give us an updated on his work to date.

A 2-1 victory over the lowly lilywhites has returned The Bit O'Red to winning ways. In Episode 151, Ronan, Gerry, Conor, Sean and James look back on Saturday's victory. The lads discuss the record-breaking annual draw, the women's cup semi-final defeat and the men's under 20 team's pending cup final. With a trip to Tolka Park on the horizon, can Rovers defeat Duffer's table toppers?

Episode 150 sees a reduced staff of Gerry, Fionn and Conor discuss a challenging game in Tallaght and comments John Russell made to the media, post-match about his long-term future at the Showgrounds. Ronan Flanagan caught up with bit o'red women's manager Tommy Hewitt after their impressive 1-1 draw away to Shams and Tommy looks ahead to the upcoming FAI Cup semi-final. Dundalk have dominated the headlines recently, and they're scheduled to visit the Showgrounds this weekend, but will they still be a going concern come 7.45pm Saturday evening? Gerry says emphatically "YES"

A 2-0 win over Waterford has restored the bounce in the Bit O'Red step. In Episode 149, Ronan, Gerry, Fionn, Conor and James discuss the victory over the Blues and its importance ahead of the international break. The women's team know their FAI Cup semi-final opponents, can they avenge last year's defeat? While with no game for the men's team this weekend, the lads preview the run in and give some bold (and outrageous) predictions.

A drubbing at the hands of Drogheda has The Bit O'Red down in the dumps. In Episode 148, Ronan, Conor, Gerry, Fionn and Sean discuss the trouncing at Weavers Park. However, the women's team restored some hope with their FAI Cup quarter-final victory over DLR Waves. It's 4th against 3rd at The Showgrounds on Saturday. The lads preview the visit of Waterford.

As a second-rate Rovers FAI Cup run is brought to an end by third-level students, John Russell & Ryan Casey will be seeking a higher-level performance on the road to bottom of the class Drogheda United on Friday night. Conor, Ronan, Jame, Gerry and Sean look back on where it all went wrong against UCD and what's needed to put things right against the Drogs.

A 2-1 victory over Shelbourne was the perfect response following the defeat to St. Pat's as The Bit O'Red return to winning ways. In Episode 146, Ronan, James, Fionn and Sean dissect how Rovers toppled the table toppers and discuss this ever-impressing run of form. Another game, more controversial incidents as women's manager Tommy Hewitt becomes the second manager in a week to receive his marching orders, the lads react to that. While UCD pay a visit to The Showgrounds on Saturday, can a cup quarter-final be reached for the first time since 2020?

A controversial 3-2 defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic has left The Bit O'Red seeking answers. In Episode 145, Ronan, Gerry, James and Sean look back on the Bank Holiday loss and assess what can be done, if anything, to heal the anger felt by supporters at the full-time whistle. With Damien Duff and Shelbourne coming to town, the lads look ahead to Saturday evening's fixtures as Rovers hope to get back on the proverbial horse.

A 2-0 Connacht derby victory against Galway United has ensured a fifth win in a row for The Bit O'Red. In Episode 144, Ronan, Gerry, Conor, James and Sean look back on the triumph over John Caufiled's side. The lads discuss the FAI Cup draw while Ronan receives a geography lesson. With a trip to Inchicore on the horizon, the lads preview the clash with St. Patrick's Athletic where a familiar face has just landed.

It's been a busy week for The Bit O'Red with both Everton and Cobh Wanderers coming to town. In Episode 143, Ronan, Gerry, James and Sean look back on the 3-3 draw against the Premier League outfit and the 3-0 victory over the Munster Senior League side. The lads look ahead to the third Connacht Derby of the season as Galway United come to The Showgrounds in what looks set to be a keenly contested encounter.