Today we talk to Ronan Kavanagh, an Irish sports scientist working with Burnley and the Welsh national team. We talk to him about his job, life at Turf Moor, Gareth Bale and what it feels like to be plotting the defeat of Ireland. 

We have our own ideas of how to improve the World Cup, and deconstruct Paul Merson's utter nonsense on Soccer Saturday. 

We also have your Ladbrokes Bet of the Week, and we dip into the BallBag. 

Get in touch: tweet @ballsdote, @Mikeyt086, @gcooney93 using #TheBallBag, or we're on Snapchat and Instagram @ballsdotie. Email thegaffer@balls.ie. 

Today we talk to Ronan Kavanagh, an Irish sports scientist working with Burnley and the Welsh national team. We talk to him about his job, life at Turf Moor, Gareth Bale and what it feels like to be plotting the defeat of Ireland.  We have our own ideas of how to improve the World Cup, and deconstruct Paul Merson's utter nonsense on Soccer Saturday.  We also have your Ladbrokes Bet of the Week, and we dip into the BallBag.  Get in touch: tweet @ballsdote, @Mikeyt086, @gcooney93 using #TheBallBag, or we're on Snapchat and Instagram @ballsdotie. Email <a href="mailto:thegaffer@balls.ie">thegaffer@balls.ie</a>.

All our football audio in one place. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast. You can get in touch with us by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or searching @Ballsdotie on Twitter and Instagram. Featuring The Balls.ie Football Show and The Buildup podcast.

All our football audio in one place. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast. You can get in touch with us by emailing <a href="mailto:thegaffer@balls.ie">thegaffer@balls.ie</a> or searching @Ballsdotie on Twitter and Instagram. Featuring The Balls.ie Football Show and The Buildup podcast.

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Today we talk to Ronan Kavanagh, an Irish sports scientist working with Burnley and the Welsh national team. We talk to him about his job, life at Turf Moor, Gareth Bale and what it feels like to be plotting the defeat of Ireland.  We have our...

Episode 22: The Kilkenny sports scientist planning Wales' defeat of Ireland, How to fix the World Cup

Diarmuid Lyng i gcomhrá le Paul Rouse.

Is podcraoladh dátheangach é 'Plé', spás ina bhfuilimid ag tabhairt fé tuairimí daoine áirithe a scaipthe a mbaineann le spórt agus ár dteanga dúchasach. Is cómhrá é, ach níos mó ná sin, is cumarsáid é agus má thagann smaointí luachmhara trí Bhéarla, Gaeilge nó Laidinis, is leor sin. Smaointí saibhir a roinneadh is ea an príomh sprioc cé go ndéanfaimíd iarracht freastal ar chruinneas agus traidisiún chomh maith. So déanaigí dearmad ar aon drochscéal sa seomra ranga agus bainigí triail as!



There is a surge of interest in the Irish language at the moment, and with that comes the most common question; where do i start? Following something you are passionate about through that language is a great way in, because you  already speak the language of your interest fluently. 'Plé' aims to exploit that possibility, in the best sense of the word. Different languages offer different insights in to the events we collectively witness and Irish is no different. We hope to bring you those fresh insights in order to add value to the collective conversation around sport and it's meaning in our lives.

Bígí linn. 

Diarmuid Lyng i gcomhrá le Paul Rouse.
Is podcraoladh dátheangach é 'Plé', spás ina bhfuilimid ag tabhairt fé tuairimí daoine áirithe a scaipthe a mbaineann le spórt agus ár dteanga dúchasach. Is cómhrá é, ach níos mó ná sin, is cumarsáid é agus má thagann smaointí luachmhara trí Bhéarla, Gaeilge nó Laidinis, is leor sin. Smaointí saibhir a roinneadh is ea an príomh sprioc cé go ndéanfaimíd iarracht freastal ar chruinneas agus traidisiún chomh maith. So déanaigí dearmad ar aon drochscéal sa seomra ranga agus bainigí triail as!
 
There is a surge of interest in the Irish language at the moment, and with that comes the most common question; where do i start? Following something you are passionate about through that language is a great way in, because you  already speak the language of your interest fluently. 'Plé' aims to exploit that possibility, in the best sense of the word. Different languages offer different insights in to the events we collectively witness and Irish is no different. We hope to bring you those fresh insights in order to add value to the collective conversation around sport and it's meaning in our lives.
Bígí linn.

Plé #1 - Paul Rouse

This is 15 for 50: The Hurling Edition.

We tasked three of the greatest minds in hurling - Anthony Daly, Anthony Nash and Liam Sheedy - to come up with a XV of the greatest hurlers the game has seen from the past 50 years to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the All-Stars!

Who will get into a stacked full forward line? Who misses out by the skin of their teeth? How many lads will be moved out of position to facilitate another?

It is a fascinating listen and, yes, the lads do come to an agreement in the end!

#15for50

 

This is 15 for 50: The Hurling Edition.
We tasked three of the greatest minds in hurling - Anthony Daly, Anthony Nash and Liam Sheedy - to come up with a XV of the greatest hurlers the game has seen from the past 50 years to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the All-Stars!
Who will get into a stacked full forward line? Who misses out by the skin of their teeth? How many lads will be moved out of position to facilitate another?
It is a fascinating listen and, yes, the lads do come to an agreement in the end!
#15for50
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Choosing The Best Hurling XV Of The Past 50 Years With Anthony Daly, Anthony Nash and Liam Sheedy | PwC 15 For 50

Continuing on the coaching theme, this week Maurice chatted to Martin Bennett, sprint coach to the stars of the GAA.

Over the course of the podcast, Martin delved into his role with the Waterford hurlers, how to get the most of an athletes performance and how impressive Tyrone's Conor Meyler truly is.

You can get in touch with the show on social media or by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast feed and leave a five-star rating and comment. 

Continuing on the coaching theme, this week Maurice chatted to Martin Bennett, sprint coach to the stars of the GAA.
Over the course of the podcast, Martin delved into his role with the Waterford hurlers, how to get the most of an athletes performance and how impressive Tyrone's Conor Meyler truly is.
You can get in touch with the show on social media or by emailing <a href="mailto:thegaffer@balls.ie">thegaffer@balls.ie</a>. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast feed and leave a five-star rating and comment.&nbsp;

Episode 22: The Kilkenny sports scientist planning Wales' defeat of Ireland, How to fix the World Cup

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