False Start at Tolka Dark

On the back of two disastrous results against Waterford and St Patrick's Athletic, Tiernan Lynch's troops find themselves with just a single win from their opening four games. Simon and Kevin discuss the early season slump, the controversial decisions in Inchicore, Derry's inability to find the net and they look ahead to a difficult home test against Galway. Featuring interviews with the Derry boss and defender Kevin Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the back of a big Brandywell win against Bohs, Simon and Kevin discuss the major talking points of an encouraging night for Tiernan Lynch's troops and look ahead to a double header of fixtures against Waterford and St Pat's. Featuring interviews with Ben Doherty, Carl Winchester and new signing from Dundee United Kevin Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a disastrous start for Tiernan Lynch's new-look Derry City side who fell to a comprehensive 3-1 loss to Shelbourne. The lights went out and ideally would've stayed out after a chaotic opening half and the second half didn't get much better. Simon and Kevin discuss the major talking points from a crazy league opener. Featuring interviews with the Derry boss and skipper Mark Connolly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back for a third season, Kevin and Simon have plenty to discuss with plenty of new faces at Brandywell under new boss Tiernan Lynch and the lads give their predictions on this year's League of Ireland title race. Featuring interviews with the Derry manager and winger Michael Duffy ahead of Friday's trip to the champions at Tolka Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special edition episode features an extensive, exclusive first interview with Ruaidhri Higgins following his departure from Derry City last week. In an honest, though-provoking chat, the 40 year-old former Brandywell boss talks about the reasons he felt it was time to step away; his thoughts on the new manager; what needs to change for Derry to fulfil its potential; dealing with online abuse; the sudden death of his brother and why the 2024 season should be a learning curve for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new dawn at Derry City called for a special edition of our Talking Derry City podcast and Simon is joined by Kevin who's in sunny Spain and special guest Mark McIntosh who knows a thing or two about the Irish League and in particular new Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch. The guys discuss the appointment of the Belfast man and what he will bring to the table. Also features an interview with Lynch from his official unveiling at Brandywell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that's a wrap for season 2 of the podcast and for an instantly forgettable 2024 season. Episode 40 features 1997 league title winner with Derry City Sean Hargan who gives his verdict on where it all went wrong for Ruaidhri Higgins' men and what he reckons is needed to come back stronger next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As FAI Cup fever begins to take its grip on the city, Simon and Kevin are joined by former St Pat's, Shelbourne and Drogheda manager Johnny McDonnell who discusses why he thinks Derry City came up short in the league this season and he gives his thoughts on why the Candy Stripes simply must win Sunday's showpiece against Drogheda. Also featuring an interview with Ruaidhri Higgins from this week's cup final press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derry City's title tilt came to a miserable end in Inchicore and Simon and Kevin reflect on where it all went wrong. With Shelbourne aiming to rub salt in the wounds and lift the trophy at Brandywell on Friday, we hear from Ruaidhri Higgins on why his team must finish the season on a high and the lads predict how the final day will go down. Also featuring an interview with Andrew Cassidy, author of  ‘Cityview – 30 years of Missing A-Z Interviews’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a crucial win at Dundalk, Simon and Kevin discuss the potential scenarios on another pivotal weekend of League of Ireland action. They look ahead to Derry City's penultimate game of the league campaign where Ruaidhri Higgins men must simply beat Stephen Kenny's St Pat's to ensure a final day showdown with Shelbourne. Featuring an interview with Higgins who explains why he believes 4G pitches are unsuitable for professional sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.