Dermot Gilleece, long-time golf writer and author of ‘A Farewell to the Fairways’ joins Joe in a deep dive into his memories from over 60 years in journalism. In it, Dermot recalls the lengths he went to in order to get his stories published, memories of Greg Norman’s reaction to the 1996 Masters, and his view on the difference between Rory McIlroy and the mentality shown by the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

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The difference between Tiger and Nicklaus - Dermot Gilleece’s memories from over 60 years in journalism

Dan McDonnell and Alanna Cunnane join Joe to give their reaction to the news that Eileen Gleeson’s contract as Ireland manager will not be renewed by the FAI, who now begin the search for her successor.
Plus - Dan briefs us on the growing war of words happening at Shamrock Rovers. 
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Eileen Gleeson steps down - what now for the FAI as they renew their search for a manager? 

Indo Sport’s own Conor McKeon joins Joe and Conan on Thursday’s edition of Bits & Bobs, talking through all the latest sporting headlines. 
They discuss Shay Given’s reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher being dropped, what value Denis Irwin would bring to today’s game, Bill Belichick’s return to college football and more.
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Bits & Bobs: Pep under pressure | Bill Belichick is back | Sharing gym equipment?

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 FIFA World Cup today. How exactly did this happen? What does it tell us about modern-day FIFA?

Miguel Delaney, author of ‘States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football’ joins Joe as confirmation comes that Saudi Arabia has maneuvered its way into becoming 2034 World Cup hosts. It’s a story of Gianni Infantino and the wheels of FIFA moving ever closer to the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
Human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia now take centre stage for many worried about where football is going. Sam Collins, producer & director of ‘Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia’ joins us to discuss the extent of abuse that exists inside the country.

Produced by Alanna Cunnane and Shane Brennan. Sound by Paul Donegan.

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