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No surprises in Giovanni Trapattoni’s team selection for the Euro’s but one man who is out of the squad is James McCarthy on compassionate grounds. The Ireland and Wigan star requested to be excluded from the squad to be with his father who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Joining Dave on the YBIG Football Show this week were two Derry men. Ryan Kelly, contributor for Goal.com and Sports News Ireland and Daniel Collins, football writer and contributor to the YBIG Fanzine.

Dave also caught up with Willie Gannon, football writer and podcaster with Back Page Football.

We also had the usual YBIG Football Show suspects with John O’Neill from Dublin and Joe from the Irish Abroad website.

Coming up:

Tribute to James McCarthy

Trap’s final squad

James McClean’s twitter attacks

League of Ireland gossip.

The YBIG Football Show is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to sponsor, advertise or just get involved, drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

Twitter: @TheWorldsTalkin

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FAI Chief Executive John Delaney joined Dave and the lads on the show this week. John is gearing himself up for Euro 2012 and talks about the growing levels of excitement sweeping across the country.

Dave is also joined by Gerard Blair, Chairman of the newly formed RISSCW and Philip O'Connor, our man in Stockholm who is preparing a report for Reuters, profiling the Irish Soccer team.

As usual, our fans man, John O'Neill puts all your questions to John Delaney.

Coming up:

A chat with JD which includes:

- Irish fans ticketing issues

- Ireland's supporters in the North

- Coaching and the FAI

- Irish players and supporters abroad

- The mystery player?

The YBIG Football Show is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to sponsor, advertise or just get involved, drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

Twitter: @TheWorldsTalkin

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To make tuning in again easier for you:

1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.

2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

3. You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

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A message from the RISSCW:

"My name is Gerard Blair (Club Chairman) we are setting up the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club (Western Branch) (RISSCW for short) to be based out of Galway City. We wanted to contact you with regards possibly bumping the club RISSCW on your facebook page? Any support on this would be greatly appreciated.

We have already been running buses from Galway to all the
home games for some time and with the Euros rapidly approaching, we felt now was the ideal time to form an official supporters club.

RISSCW In Association With GUST Coach Details Galway/Athlone Bus Ireland v Bosnia 26th Of May 2012

Meeting point at the Skeffington Arms Hotel Eyre Square Galway City coach leaving outside the Skeff @ 8-45am!!!

Picking up at Tom Hogan Service Station - Ballybrit @ 9-15am!!!

Picking up at the Kilmartin Service Station, Dublin Rd, Athlone @ 10-15am!!!

Arriving Lansdowne Road @ 12-30pm!!! (scruffy murphys)

Departing Lansdownde road @ 6- 45pm!!! ( scruffy murphys)

For more details contact risscwsecretary@gmail.com or roigalway@gmail.com facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/327715940626538/

Plus the the next meeting of the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club (Western Branch) will be held on Friday 18th May 2012 at 8pm in the Dew Drop Inn, Galway City.

Please feel free to come along and join us as we will be finalising the details of the bus to the Republic of Ireland vs Bosnia Friendly being held in Dublin on Saturday May 26th.

Everyone is welcome, so hopefully we will see you there."

Young Irish footballer Barry Maguire has hit form for his club VVV-Venlo in the Dutch league. Despite the teams poor run of results, Barry, 22, continues to impress.

Barry joins us on the show this week and gives us an insight into what it's like to play in the top league in Holland.

He also talks about his aspirations to one day wear the green jersey of Ireland.

We are also joined by Gareth Maher, football journalist with the Irish Daily Mail.

As usual our the three J's return to the panal, John, James and Joe and we have new Finn Harps goalkeeper Rory Kelly to fill us in on all the action in the League of Ireland.

The YBIG Football Show is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to sponsor, advertise or just get involved, drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

Twitter: @TheWorldsTalkin

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To make tuning in again easier for you:

1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.

2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

3. You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Ireland, Swindon and Portsmouth legend Alan McLoughlin joins Irish fans John, Paul and Joe on the show this week.

Alan talks about that famous night at Windsor Park when his goal sent Ireland to the World Cup in the USA.

He also reveals how he was standing in a slightly offside position when Kevin Sheedy put the ball in the English net in Italia 90.

Coming up:

- Alan McLoughlin chats to Irish fans

- Alex McLeish favours the Irish at Villa

- Fergie wants McClean

- Aidan McGeady and other Irish players

The YBIG Football Show is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to sponsor, advertise or just get involved, drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

Twitter: @TheWorldsTalkin

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To make tuning in again easier for you:

1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.

2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

3. You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Former Ireland international and now Limerick footballer Dominic Foley joins the team on the show this week. He talks about his career and his life in Belgium when he played for Gent.

Dominic also sparked an interesting discussion on Irish players applying their trade on the continent and beyond. We are also joined by the triple J's in John (from Dublin), Joe (from Limerick) and James (a Kilkenny man living in London).

Coming up:

- Dominic is back in Ireland and playing for Limerick

- His time in England and playing for Ireland

- A career for a footballer in Belgium

- The way the game is played in Ireland

- League of Ireland gossip with Derry Goalkeeper/Journalist Rory Kelly

- James McClean keeps on impressing

- The Do's and Don'ts in Poland

- Tickets for the Euro's

The YBIG Football Show is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to sponsor, advertise or just get involved, drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

Twitter: @TheWorldsTalkin

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To make tuning in again easier for you:

1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.

2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

3. You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Two of Ireland's top sports journalists join Dave on the show this week.

RTE broadcaster and Sports Correspondent Tony O'Donoghue chats with international soccer writer Miguel Delaney on the YBIG Football Show.

The lads are also joined by our two YBIG fans, Neil from Dublin and Thomas from Cork.

Coming up:

- Ireland's media coverage of Euro 2012

- Difference between Ireland fans home and away

- Irish players facing a relegation battle

- Young players (Robbie Brady, Joe Mason, James McClean and McCarthy)

- An interesting chat about Stephen Ireland (orchestrated by Tony O'D!)

- League of Ireland, MNS and 'Tony doing Elvis'

The ‘YBIG Football Show’ is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to advertise, sponsor or just be involved with the show, simply drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com

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To make tuning in again easier for you:

1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.

2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

3. You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

5. And Twitter http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Aston Villa and Ireland star Ciaran Clark joined Dave on the show this week. He talks about his career so far and the Irish influence at Aston Villa.

Dave also catches up with Goalkeeper turned journalist Rory Kelly about all the action in the Airtricity League, including the Setanta Cup.

Coming up:

- Villa's emerging Irish star Ciaran Clark

- League of Ireland news

- My Fair Land song

The ‘YBIG Football Show’ is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to advertise, sponsor or just be involved with the show, simple drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com

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To make tuning in again easier for you:
1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.

2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

3. You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

And Twitter http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Sky News reporter Enda Brady, our man in Stockholm Philip O'Connor and Derry City goalkeeper/Journalist Rory Kelly join the lads for a fun-filled action-packed YBIG Football Show.

Coming up:
- Traps 'system' works against the Czech Republic?
- Special night for James McClean.
- Paul Green v James McCarthy, who should be on the plane?
- Let Keith Andrews off the leash?
- League of Ireland special with Rory Kelly
- Breen White & Gold Song!

The ‘YBIG Football Show’ is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to advertise, sponsor or just be involved with the show, simple drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com

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To make tuning in again easier for you:
1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “YBIG” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.
2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

You can find old episodes here: http://ybigfootieshow.podomatic.com/

We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

And Twitter http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Irish soccer legend Dave Langan joins us on the show this week. He talks about the highs and lows of his career including the fantastic times he wore the green jersey.

Irish fans will no doubt be excited about the release of Dave's book 'Running Through Walls'.

Also joining Dave were Irish fans John from Dublin, and Joe from Limerick.

On the agenda:

Stephen Kelly's good club form

Jedward's Euro 2012 song

Uefa tickets resale portal

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The ‘YBIG Football Show’ is by the fans for the fans. If you would like to advertise, sponsor or just be involved with the show, simple drop us a mail to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com

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The ‘YBIG Footie Show’ with Dave O’Grady.

Irish Daily Star columnist Mark McCadden joined Dave and the lads on the ‘YBIG Footie Show’ this week.

Dave was also joined by John in Dublin, James in London and Joe in Limerick.

Coming up on the show:

- Bring James McClean to Euro 2012?

- Is Trap thinking of the wrong person when referring to Marc Wilson?

- Tribute to the wonder career of Kevin Kilbane.

- James McCarthy, too good for Wigan?

- Irish players on twitter and a certain mention of Joey Barton.

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Don’t forget that Joe is helping to raise money for a terrific cause and is looking for more people to be involved.

For more information about the screening, there's a thread on the YBIG.ie forum: http://www.ybig.ie/forum/charity-screening_topic35536_post817507.html

The trailer for the film is on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghBM-3y629E

There is also a public facebook event for anyone who wants to attend: https://www.facebook.com/events/328717853829730/

In the Hunt of a Wolf! (Apologies for poor sound quality at times)

The YBIG Footie Show with Dave O'Grady.

On this week's show, Irish soccer star Stephen Hunt chats to the fans about Euro 2012. He also discusses his career and the emerging Irish stars at Wolves.

We also catch up with Antonio in Poznan, who helped set up an Irish fans village for the European Championships.

The YBIG Footie Show is by the fans, for the fans.

If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply be involved with the show, drop us an email to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

The YBIG Footie Show with Dave O'Grady

Sky News journalist Enda Brady tells the YBIG Footie Show that the Irish players are targetting a quarter-final spot as a minimum at next summer's Euro 2012 finals and they are relishing Friday's draw in Kiev.

Enda was the special guest on the YBIG Footie Show this week.

There were two Irish fans also making their debuts on the show. Thomas from Cork and Conor from Armagh, who is currently living in Leeds.

Barry Orr from Betfair.com also joined Dave on the show this week.

Topics discussed:

Trap signs a new contract, but what do we think about the criticism of his style of play.

The lads also mull over their favourable Euro 2012 draw and assess Ireland’s chances of making th quarter finals.

New additions to the Irish squad for Euro 2012?

The World Cup Qualifier draw, how difficult will it be?

Euro 2012 betting with Barry Orr from Betfair.com

The YBIG Footie Show is by the fans for the fans.

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