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Three At The Back

Three At The Back

Weekly football show delivering a unique wrap-up of the Premier League, Irish and European football and other important topics from around the football world. Brought to you by Back Page Football. 3atb.substack.com

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50:49

Ep 16: Merseyside Derby with Neil Jones

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2019/12/03

This week we preview the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton with Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal. The neighbouring clubs couldn't be further apart in terms of form this season, with Liverpool leading the league and Everton dwelling around the relegation zone. We cover Liverpool's busy Christmas period, the loss of Fabinho, Seamus Coleman's future and why we all want him to win, the possibility of David Moyes returning to Goodison Park, Liverpool's January transfer business and why despite

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54:04

Ep 15: Ireland 1-1 Denmark Roundtable

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2019/11/19

The lads are joined by Oisin McQueirns (@McQueirns) of Pundit Arena to unpack everything after an encouraging but ultimately disappointing night at the Aviva Stadium with Ireland's 1-1 draw against the Danes leaving them in a play-off situation next March.There's loads of topics covered, including the impact of Matt Doherty and his partnership with Alan Browne, Jeff Hendrick's off-colour night in the #10 role and who could take up the position going forward - Jack Byrne?! We glow over the immense

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62:36

Ep 14: The rise of Kosovo football

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2019/11/12

After 41:00, the lads chat to the BBC's Patrick Jennings (@pr_jennings) about the rise of Kosovo's national football team. Having played their first official competitive game as recently as 2016, they're on the brink of Euro 2020 qualification with games coming up this week against Czech Republic and England. We talk about their status as a UEFA nation, the big name Kosovan descendants who could've switched allegiance, their position for the future amongst the ultra competitive Balkan countries, and

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59:31

Ep 13: Bayern back to the drawing board

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2019/11/05

German football journalist Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) joins the show from Signal Iduna Park to discuss Bayern Munich and Nico Kovac's decision to part ways after just over a year in charge. We discuss the potential replacements, why Jose Mourinho might go to Dortmund rather than Bayern, Julian Nagelsmann's rapid rise and success with RB Leipzig, and preview this weekend's massive match between Bayern and Dortmund (38mins).In part one, the lads chat about Liverpool's comeback win over Aston Villa, the

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53:30

Ep 12: FAI Cup Final preview with Gavin McLaughlin

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2019/10/30

We chat to Gavin McLaughlin (@DundalkSport) about Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers ahead of their mammoth FAI Cup Final on Sunday afternoon at the Aviva - including how Dundalk have transitioned to Vinny Perth after Stephen Kenny left and if Irish football NEEDS Rovers to win this. Also, Gavin talks a little bit about the mooted All-Island League and whether it will be good for Irish football on both sides of the border.Before all that, the lads chat about Leicester's stunning 9-0 win over Southamption

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52:05

Ep 11: Lallana rescues Liverpool, Classic Football...

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2019/10/20

On this week's show, the lads chat to Gary Bierton from the brilliant retro jersey warehouse Classic Football Shirts about their evolution from spare room business to the one stop shop home for retro and nostalgic football shirts, ahead of their visit to Dublin from the 5th to the 10th of November.Before all that, the lads unpack the 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool which didn't go to the gameplan many had expected, in the midst of some VAR controversy and a hugely improved

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53:35

Ep 10: The Ireland debrief after Georgia & Switzerland

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2019/10/16

The lads chat about the latest week of Ireland disappointment, underachievement and utter misery after the 0-0 draw against Georgia and the 2-nil defeat to Switzerland, which leaves Ireland needing a win against Denmark to ensure qualification to Eur 2022, and avoiding a very difficult Nations League play-off round.On the agenda is the 3-5-2 experiment failure, the situation with James McClean and his below par performances, Seamus Coleman and if he could be reaching a crossroads in his Irish

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66:34

Ep 9: Fan-led football journalism with Dan Bardell

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2019/10/01

We've got Dan Bardell (@danbardell) of the Villa View on this week to talk about the rise of fan-led football content and journalism, and it's place in the industry alongside traditional football reporting. (35:00 mins)Elsewhere, Kevin and Cian chat about Man Utd and Arsenal's averageness, Newcastle's misfortunes under Steve Bruce, why Brendan Rodgers isn't appreciated despite taking a good club to new heights, and discuss the latest Irish squad which has been struck with some major absentees ahead

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76:19

Ep 8: What's going on at Manchester Utd?

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2019/09/24

On this week's podcast, Kevin is joined by Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88) and Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn) for a complete look at Manchester United - including Tuesday's earnings call where Ed Woodward announced record revenues, their insistence to proceed with a Director of Football, the problems with the squad in light of the loss to West Ham and recent spate of injuries, the transfer agenda and some of the changes Solskjaer can look to try and turn things around. (29:00 mins)Before that, the

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52:38

Ep 7: Champions League special with Sam Tighe

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2019/09/18

We have a Champions League special this week with Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) to talk about all the contenders in this year's contenders, including why Liverpool look strongly replaced to go all the way again, Manchester City's defensive woes, if Barcelona can turn around their recent away misfortune, the best of the rest and some of the dark horses and exciting young talent on show, including Ansu Fati and Joao Felix. (20:00 mins)Before all that, Kevin, Cian and Phil talk about

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67:39

Ep 6: Gambling in football with Aaron Rogan

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2019/09/11

On this week's show we speak to the Business Post's Aaron Rogan (@AarRogan) on the match fixing allegations currently facing Limerick FC, as well as wider issues with gambling in sport, including the vice grip it has from a sponsorship and advertising perspective as well as the cultural and societal issues that this has manifested, with addiction on the rise in Ireland, and look at the personal and corporate responsibility of gambling. (From 32:00 mins)Before all that, the lads wax lyrical on the

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56:12

Ep 5: Ireland chat with Ronan Murphy

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2019/09/02

It's the first international break of the season and to preview Ireland's next batch of games we speak to Goal.com's Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) about Ireland's current squad, the absence of Shane Long and the possibility of Matt Doherty eventually replacing Seamus Coleman. Looking further long term, we discuss the fresh faces that are beginning to emerge at Premier League clubs in the underage ranks, which may signal an exciting new dawn for Irish football. Also, Ronan explains the latest

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55:02

Ep 4: Bringing Bury FC back from the brink

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2019/08/26

In this week's show we speak to Bury FC fan Jamie Hoyle (@jtahoyle) about the club's fascinating recent history, which culminated in it being hours from liquidation this past weekend. We speak about the club's recent financial troubles and the ownership merry-go-round which led to it being bought from a pound, and how they still earned promotion last season despite lack of payment and financial issues. Jamie tells about Bury's impact on his family and the community around it, and why relegation

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59:34

Ep 3: La Liga rundown with Robbie Dunne

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2019/08/20

With the La Liga kicking off this past weekend, there was plenty to talk about with AS's Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) after a busy summer for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as Gareth Bale stays and Philippe Coutinho leaves, all the while Atletico Madrid could steal the show with new boy Joao Felix.On the Premier League front, Kevin, Cian and Phil get into some more VAR chat after Manchester City's match winning goal against Spurs was chalked off at the weekend, talk about Manchester United and their odd

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60:40

Ep 2: Why is Raheem Sterling's armpit offside?

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2019/08/13

VAR is here to control every aspect of our lives. Kevin, Cian and Phil chat about the impact VAR will have on the game and the kinks they still have to work out. We chat Liverpool and Norwich, and why we learnt more about the Canaries. We admire the new lean machine Harry Kane and drool over Christian Eriksen, and explain why their 3-1 win over Aston Villa flattered them.In part two we're joined by the Racing Post's Andy Synnott (@andy_syn_8_) to talk about all things Chelsea in the new Frank

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67:37

Ep 1: Not another new podcast!

Three At The Back ·

2019/08/06

Kevin, Cian and Phil are back for the 2019/20 season to bring you more football fire in three very distinct Irish accents. In the first podcast under the new 'Three At The Back' name, the lads preview the upcoming Premier League season, including all of the major transfer activity (or lack thereof) across the top six and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3atb.substack.com

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