Balls.ie's resident League of Ireland head Sean attempts to get people hyped for the start of the League of Ireland season. God loves a trier.

Elsewhere on The Buildup podcast:

Ladbrokes ambassador Kevin Doyle chats to the lads about the need for Shane Long in the Ireland squad, the Mauricio Pochettino-shaped hole on Manchester United's touchline and tales of extreme weather.

They're also joined by PJ Browne for another edition of 'Guess the Handicaps' with PJ looking to avenge the defeat that Donny dished to him last week.

Sean also tries his hand at the Big Shout.

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