The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.

This is the football section of the show where we talk to former Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle about another mad week for Manchester United, the absolute strangeness of Newcastle and his take on the return of the Three Amigos and how he's adjusting to punditry. 

As well as speaking to Kevin, the lads also make their 1-2-Free Picks for the weekend, trying to get three correct scores and win €100 cash.

If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a look ahead to the weekend's European rugby and our NFL picks, along with much more, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed. 

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