A ROVERS REVIVAL? // BIT O'RED POD 197 //

A 2-0 victory over has made three without defeat for The Bit O'Red. Two wins in a row in that time coupled with a second clean sheet in three have caused reasons for optimism. In Episode 196, Ronan, Fionn, James and Gerry look back on the triumph at The Showgrounds. The games are coming thick and fast. Martin from The Men Who Saved Football Podcast joins the lads to preview the next fixture- Dundalk at home.

An early concession had The Bit O'Red fearing the worst. However, a remarkable turnaround saw the team pick up a valuable three points in the League of Ireland Premier Division. In Episode 196, Ronan, Fionn, James and Gerry look back on the triumph at Dalymount Park and the potential repercussions for the remainder of the season. Waterford come to town on Saturday. The lads look ahead to that one.

The Bit O'Red pick up one point from a possible six across the Bank Holiday weekend. In Episode 195, Ronan, Gerry, Fionn and James look back on the 4-1 defeat at Richmond Park to St. Patrick's Athletic and the scoreless draw with free-spending Derry City at The Showgrounds. There's no let up with a trip to the only unbeaten team in the league so far this season- Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

A one-nil defeat to Shelbourne has left The Bit O’Red eighth in the table with eight games played. In Episode 194, Ronan, Fionn, James and Gerry look back on the loss and the implications may lay further down the line. The women’s team were also unsuccessful over the weekend, succumbing 2-1 to Galway. With no men’s game to preview, owing to the international break, the listener’s give their view of the season so far.

It’s been a weekend of mixed results for teams donning The Bit O’Red. In Episode 193, Ronan, Gerry and James look back on the two defeats for the men’s team, at home to Shamrock Rovers and away to Dundalk. The women’s team, however, began their season in impressive fashion, drawing one-all with three-in-a-row chasing Athlone Town. One of the team’s newest recruits, Sydney Stephens sits down with Ronan and Gerry to discuss her path to The Showgrounds and the squad's ambitions for 2026. While the games continue to come thick and fast with Shelbourne rolling into Church Hill Road on Saturday.

The Bit O'Red have picked up their first three points of the season. In Episode 192, Ronan, Gerry and James dissect the 2-1 triumph over Drogheda United. The women's team kick-off their season when they host Athlone Town on Saturday. Ronan sits down with newly-appointed manager Gavin Hughes to look ahead to the 2026 campaign. Ahead of a busy weekend with two games, broadcaster and sports commentator Con Murphy chats with the lads about all things Hoops and RTÉ's MNS! Attention turns to visit of Stephen Bradley's side before a trip to the new surface at Oriel Park.

Another wretched display this time away to Galway United has left The Bit O'Red at the foot of the table. In Episode 191, Ronan, Fionn, James and Gerry look back on the defeat at Eamon Deacy Park. Comments from the listeners spark some interesting discussions. While 4th place Drogheda United visit The Showgrounds on Saturday night, the lads look ahead to the fixture.

The first point of the season was picked up following a nil-all draw away to Waterford. In Episode 190, Ronan, Fionn and James look back on the RSC stalemate. The games are coming thick and first with another away trip on the horizon. The lads look ahead to the visit to Eamon Deacy Park to take on familiar foes in Galway United.

A humiliating defeat to Bohs in the first home game of the season has The Bit O’Red left with questions to answer. In Epsiode 189, Ronan, James, Gerry and Fionn look back on the four-nil triumph for the away side. The games are coming thick and fast with a trip to Waterford on Friday night. Blues fan Seán Leane joins the lads to look ahead to the fixture as both sides aim to pick up their first point of the season.

A sucker punch in the closing minutes denied The Bit O'Red from the opening game of the season away to Derry City. In Episode 188, Ronan, Gerry, Fionn and James discuss the 2-1 defeat to The Candystripes. The first home game is just around the corner with Bohs visiting The Showgrounds. The lads look ahead to the fixture with a large crowd expected to attend.