CAPITAL CAPITULATION // BIT O'RED POD 215 //

The Bit O'Red have exited the FAI Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Waterford at the RSC. In Episode 216, Ronan, Fionn, Gerry and James dissect the loss on the south coast. The women's team, however, were successful on their travels. They picked up a 3-0 triumph of their on- away to Cork City at Turner's Cross. The men's team face into two fixtures in the space of a weekend. Drogheda United welcome Darren Purse's side to Weavers Park on Friday before Galway United roll into The Showgrounds on Monday evening.

The Bit O'Red made the trip to Dalymount Park last Friday night. In Episode 215, Ronan, James and Gerry look back on the 3-0 defeat and the manner of which has left many at a low ebb. The FAI Cup returns to view this weekend with another trip on the road. The lads look ahead to the game at the RSC against a resurgent Waterford FC.

The Bit O'Red picked up another vital point in the pursuit of Premier Division survival. In Episode 214, Ronan, Gerry and James look back on the draw with Waterford FC. While the league continues with a trip to Dalymount Park. The lads look ahead to the game against Bohs.

The Bit O'Red avoided a potential banana skin with 4-0 triumph over Kerry FC. In Episode 213, Ronan, Gerry and James look back on the FAI Cup Last 16 victory and the impact in change in formation to a 3-5-2. Last Friday saw a major announcement in relation to the structure of behind the scenes at Sligo Rovers. Club chairman Tommy Higgins joins the lads to answer some listener questions and provide some clarity. While the league returns with a visit of Waterford FC to The Showgrounds for some Friday night lights.

The Bit O'Red left The Brandywell on Friday night empty handed. In Episode 212, Ronan, Fionn and Gerry look back on the defeat and the manner of which has left many aggrieved. The women's team continue to outshine their male counterparts. They maintained their unbeaten league run to ten games with a 1-all draw with Galway United. While the FAI Cup comes into focus as Kerry FC come to The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

It wasn't pretty but The Bit O'Red picked up a point at Oriel Park. In a reversal of previous weeks, it was Gareth McElroy who found the elusive equaliser in county Louth. In Episode 211, Ronan, Gerry, James and Odhrán look back on the draw. The women's team suffered extra-time heartbreak in the FAI Cup- the lads discuss that. While the games are coming thick and fast. The men's team travel up the N15 to Derry on Friday and the women's team look for a small bit of revenge, this time in the league, against Galway United.

The Bit O'Red looked like they were going to pick up all three points last Saturday night. However, a Drogheda United goal in stoppage time ensured a share of the spoils. In Episode 210, Ronan, Odhrán and Gerry dissect Darren Purse's first game in The Showgrounds dugout. The women's team are continuing their fine form. They held on for a 3-2 triumph at Dalymount Park last Saturday. While the games are coming thick and fast. The men's team travel to Oriel Park on Friday and the women's team are in FAI Cup quarter-final action away to Galway United.

Darren Purse has been named as the new manager of Sligo Rovers. In this mini episode 209, Ronan, Fionn, Gerry and James reconvene to react to confirmation of his appointment. We hear from the new gaffer himself. While Si from Cardiff City World joins the pod. He gives insight into Purse and what Bit O’Red fans can expect from the new man in the dugout.

No manager? No problem for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 208, Ronan, Fionn, James and Odhrán discuss the 4-0 triumph over Janesboro FC in the FAI Cup which ensured progression to the next round. The draw is made for the last 16 with a home tie at The Showgrounds the result- the lads analyse that. It's a podcast with announcements as further clarification is sought and somewhat delivered on the next manager. The women's team continued their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over DLR on Saturday. While the men's team host Drogheda United on Saturday in a six-pointer to avoid the drop.

It has been a tumultuous week for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 207, Ronan, Fionn and Gerry discuss John Russell’s departure to Shelbourne, his time as manager at the Showgrounds the potential impacts of his exit for the rest of the season. Despite coming from 2-nil down last Saturday, Galway struck an injury time winner, the lads look back on that. The women’s team, however, continue their fine form. They picked up a 1-0 triumph over Wexford at The Showgrounds. While the FAI Cup comes into a view with a trip to Limerick to take on Janesboro FC.