In the fourth and penultimate episode of The42’s exclusive podcast series ‘On the Right Wing’, Enda Coll explores the role that former football hooligans played in the establishment and rise of the right-wing group The English Defence League. With Professor Jon Garland from the University of Surrey, they track the birth of the group, the overlap in those involved with previous football firm members, and the EDL stands out as a unique occurrence. Plus, Senior football news reporter with the Athletic, Matt Slater joins to discuss the improvement in fan behaviour through the 1990s and beyond, but how there was fear that antisocial behavior was on the rise in the post-COVID seasons.

In the fourth and penultimate episode of The42’s exclusive podcast series ‘On the Right Wing’, Enda Coll explores the role that former football hooligans played in the establishment and rise of the right-wing group The English Defence League. With Professor Jon Garland from the University of Surrey, they track the birth of the group, the overlap in those involved with previous football firm members, and the EDL stands out as a unique occurrence. Plus, Senior football news reporter with the Athletic, Matt Slater joins to discuss the improvement in fan behaviour through the 1990s and beyond, but how there was fear that antisocial behavior was on the rise in the post-COVID seasons.

On the Right Wing: The English Defence League, the Euros and the rise of cocaine use

In the third episode of the series, Enda Coll explores the world of Italian football and why the league has historically had issues with fascist showcasing inside their grounds. To do so, he goes back in time with Simon - author of 'Football and Fascism: The National Game under Mussolini' - to understand how much Italy's fascist past impacts the modern-day league.Plus, Italian football writer Paddy Agnew explains how organised crime has infiltrated the stadiums, how they use the ultra movement to their advantage and the issues the authorities have had when trying to deal with it.

In the third episode of the series, Enda Coll explores the world of Italian football and why the league has historically had issues with fascist showcasing inside their grounds. To do so, he goes back in time with Simon - author of 'Football and Fascism: The National Game under Mussolini' - to understand how much Italy's fascist past impacts the modern-day league. Plus, Italian football writer Paddy Agnew explains how organised crime has infiltrated the stadiums, how they use the ultra movement to their advantage and the issues the authorities have had when trying to deal with it.

On the Right Wing - Ep3: Italy - The Phoenix of Fascism

In a special edition of Behind the Lines, The Journal Editor, Sinead O'Carroll takes over hosting duties of the podcast. She's joined in studio by journalist and broadcaster Cliona Foley, by Irish Times sports writer Mary Hannigan and by The 42's Emma Duffy. They discuss their careers working in the sports media as women, the early days of covering women's sport and how it has developed, the struggles they still face fighting for proper coverage of women's sport and they look ahead to the excitement of the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Behind the Lines - Women's World Cup Special

In the second episode of the series, Enda Coll explores the world of German football and its heterogeneous fan culture. Charting the rise of hooliganism in the country from the 1980's onwards, he looks at the clamping down on football by authorities after the World Cup in France in 1998, the rise of the Ultra scene, the role that some football hooligans played in the anti-lockdown protests during COVID and the Neo-Nazis in that group, who are training professionally in gyms.Get the full podcast by subscribing - The42.ie/podcasts/

In the second episode of the series, Enda Coll explores the world of German football and its heterogeneous fan culture. Charting the rise of hooliganism in the country from the 1980's onwards, he looks at the clamping down on football by authorities after the World Cup in France in 1998, the rise of the Ultra scene, the role that some football hooligans played in the anti-lockdown protests during COVID and the Neo-Nazis in that group, who are training professionally in gyms. Get the full podcast by subscribing - <a href="http://The42.ie/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The42.ie/podcasts/</a>

On the Right Wing - Ep2: Germany - The lateral thinkers

On The Right Wing - Neymar's backing of Bolsonaro by The42

On The Right Wing - Neymar's backing of Bolsonaro

Gavin Bazunu

Enda Coll, David Sneyd and Shane Keegan look at Gavin Bazunu's season with Southampton and what the future holds for the young goalkeeper.Get the full Football Family podcast by subscribing to The 42 - The42.ie/subscribe/

Enda Coll, David Sneyd and Shane Keegan look at Gavin Bazunu's season with Southampton and what the future holds for the young goalkeeper. Get the full Football Family podcast by subscribing to The 42 - <a href="http://The42.ie/subscribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The42.ie/subscribe/</a>

The Football Family | What's next for Gavin Bazunu?

Gavin Cooney joins David Sneyd and Shane Keegan in the aftermath of the World Cup final as he attempts to sum up what this means to Messi and Argentina.

The Football Family: For football, for Argentina, for Messi

William Hill

It has been a Lions Tour riddled with setbacks, but Saturday sees Warren Gatland's side face the reigning world champions South Africa in the first of three Tests. To preview the opening game in Cape Town as well as the series as a whole, The42's Gavan Casey and Ciaran Kennedy are joined by South African rugby writer Brenden Nel, who gives his take on events so far.  18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

It has been a Lions Tour riddled with setbacks, but Saturday sees Warren Gatland's side face the reigning world champions South Africa in the first of three Tests. To preview the opening game in Cape Town as well as the series as a whole, The42's Gavan Casey and Ciaran Kennedy are joined by South African rugby writer Brenden Nel, who gives his take on events so far. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see <a href="http://gamblingtherapy.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gamblingtherapy.org</a>

The Punt with William Hill: Episode 10, Lions Tour

Ireland may not be there, but the European Championship kicks off on Friday - a year later than originally scheduled.Miguel Delaney, The Independent's chief football writer, AFP football correspondent Kieran Canning and football writer and broadcaster Tom Williams join Gavin Cooney to preview the tournament on the latest episode of The Punt.18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

Ireland may not be there, but the European Championship kicks off on Friday - a year later than originally scheduled. Miguel Delaney, The Independent's chief football writer, AFP football correspondent Kieran Canning and football writer and broadcaster Tom Williams join Gavin Cooney to preview the tournament on the latest episode of The Punt. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see <a href="http://gamblingtherapy.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gamblingtherapy.org</a>

The Punt with William Hill: Episode 9, Euro 2020 preview

Tim Vickery

A free clip from this week's episode of the Behind The Lines sportswriting podcast as South American football expert Tim Vickery joins Gavin Cooney.

Behind The Lines, Episode 77: Tim Vickery

All of your favourite podcasts from the team at The42, including The42 Rugby Show, hosted by Murray Kinsella, who is joined by Ireland's top pundits for in-depth analysis of the weekend's action.

Murray Kinsella is the only Irish journalist providing detailed rugby analysis. His videos and articles break down key moments in the game and allow insights into tactics and strategies you can’t see on a single viewing of a match. If you want to learn more about the modern game and how it’s played by our best players, this podcast and the 42.ie website is essential listening/viewing.

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Eddie O'Sullivan

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to preview this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals - Leinster v Scarlets and Munster v Racing 92.

The Rugby Show #48: Champions Cup semi-final preview with Eddie O'Sullivan

Eddie O’Sullivan joins Murray and Gavan to preview Leinster v Racing 92 this weekend.

The Rugby Show #49: Champions Cup final preview with Eddie O'Sullivan

Kevin O'Brien

Irish cricket player Kevin O'Brien joins Ryan Bailey to chat about a historic year for Irish cricket and his upcoming travels to Nepal.

One on One: Kevin O'Brien

Thanks to the heroics of Wayne McCullough and Michael Carruth in the boxing ring, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics will forever live in the Irish sporting lexicon as one of the great summers -- and in the 1990s, there were a few.But while the boxers were bagging gold and silver, a new star that would shine throughout the decade was taking her first steps at the Olympics: Sonia O'Sullivan.In Episode One of 'Sonia', we follow the Cobh youngster as she lines up for her first Olympic heat and as she takes the lead in her first Olympic final with only a few hundred yards separating her from debut glory and defeat.With Sonia, nothing was ever boring. Join us at The42 this week as we re-live her career.

Thanks to the heroics of Wayne McCullough and Michael Carruth in the boxing ring, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics will forever live in the Irish sporting lexicon as one of the great summers -- and in the 1990s, there were a few. But while the boxers were bagging gold and silver, a new star that would shine throughout the decade was taking her first steps at the Olympics: Sonia O'Sullivan. In Episode One of 'Sonia', we follow the Cobh youngster as she lines up for her first Olympic heat and as she takes the lead in her first Olympic final with only a few hundred yards separating her from debut glory and defeat. With Sonia, nothing was ever boring. Join us at The42 this week as we re-live her career.

Sonia - Episode 1 - Barcelona

Ronan O'Gara

With Ireland hoping to beat the All Blacks at home for the first time this Saturday, Murray and Gavan are joined by Irish Examiner columnist Ronan O'Gara to look ahead to the match, recount past tests and chat about the coaching life.

Previewing the 'sparks and fireworks' of Ireland v New Zealand with Ronan O'Gara

James Lowe

Leinster rugby star James Lowe joins to chat about his Movember Foundation Ireland campaign, as well as his form at Leinster, showing his parents around Ireland and Ireland's upcoming test against his native New Zealand.

One on One: James Lowe on Movember, playing tour guide and international rugby

Mick Clohisey

Dubliner Mick Clohisey speaks to Ryan Bailey after winning the national marathon championship on Sunday in his hometown of Dublin.

One on One: Mick Clohisey fresh from his victory at the national marathon championship

Shane Ronayne

Niamh O'Sullivan

Tipp manager Shane Ronayne and Meath captain Niamh O'Sullivan join Emma Duffy to preview a big weekend in football, with the league finals taking place this weekend.

The Ladies Football Show #8: Tipperary's Shane Ronayne and Meath's Niamh O'Sullivan

Peter Leahy

Sarah Conneally

Mayo ladies senior football manager Peter Leahy joins Emma in studio today to preview this weekend's semi-finals and chat about Cora Staunton's possible return to Mayo. Galway's Sarah Conneally also joins us from Galway via Skype to talk about Galway's season, and also school's football, as her own Coláiste Baile Chláir aim to win a junior title this weekend too.

The Ladies Football Show #7: Mayo manager Peter Leahy and Galway's Sarah Conneally

Behind The Lines is the sportswriting podcast from the42. Every fortnight, host Gavin Cooney chats to some well-known journalists about their careers, the industry and most importantly, their favourite pieces. BTL is exclusive to The42 members. You can join or just learn more at members.the42.ie. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this taster.

Behind The Lines is the sportswriting podcast from the42. Every fortnight, host Gavin Cooney chats to some well-known journalists about their careers, the industry and most importantly, their favourite pieces. BTL is exclusive to The42 members. You can join or just learn more at <a href="http://members.the42.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">members.the42.ie</a>. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this taster.

Now That's What I Call Behind The Lines 2019

A selection of the best bits from the dozen episodes of The Football Family podcast that aired in 2019, featuring Roy O'Donovan, Louise Quinn, Karl Moore, Graham Barrett, Derek Coughlan, Brian Barry-Murphy, Mark Yeates, Rianna Jarrett, Dean Delany, Dominic Foley, Zack Elbouzedi and Keith Fahey.To become a member and hear more of The Football Family, visit http://members.the42.ie

A selection of the best bits from the dozen episodes of The Football Family podcast that aired in 2019, featuring Roy O'Donovan, Louise Quinn, Karl Moore, Graham Barrett, Derek Coughlan, Brian Barry-Murphy, Mark Yeates, Rianna Jarrett, Dean Delany, Dominic Foley, Zack Elbouzedi and Keith Fahey. To become a member and hear more of The Football Family, visit <a href="http://members.the42.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://members.the42.ie</a>

The best of The Football Family 2019

Dessie Farrell

With Dessie Farrell having assumed the hot seat in the biggest job in the GAA,  Fintan O'Toole was joined by The Irish Sun's Gordon Manning to look ahead to the post-Jim Gavin era whilst also asking the question, 'Can Dessie Farrell be our Greta Thunberg?'Including:01:05 - The best/worst job in Gaelic Football?05:27 - A licence to experiment07:33 -  What new faces can we expect to see?09:30 - Dessie's rise through the ranks11:42 - What next for Stephen Cluxton?13:40 - Journalists and the Jim Gavin camp18:30 - Tangled Up In Blue23:28 - The continuing legacy of the 1995 Dubs27:27 - Backroom changes28:55 - Dublin's challengers in 202030:05 - The element of doubt32:25 - Dessie and Climate Change34:54 - Dublin talent coming through36:02 - How will Dessie's first year play out?

With Dessie Farrell having assumed the hot seat in the biggest job in the GAA, Fintan O'Toole was joined by The Irish Sun's Gordon Manning to look ahead to the post-Jim Gavin era whilst also asking the question, 'Can Dessie Farrell be our Greta Thunberg?' Including: 01:05 - The best/worst job in Gaelic Football? 05:27 - A licence to experiment 07:33 - What new faces can we expect to see? 09:30 - Dessie's rise through the ranks 11:42 - What next for Stephen Cluxton? 13:40 - Journalists and the Jim Gavin camp 18:30 - Tangled Up In Blue 23:28 - The continuing legacy of the 1995 Dubs 27:27 - Backroom changes 28:55 - Dublin's challengers in 2020 30:05 - The element of doubt 32:25 - Dessie and Climate Change 34:54 - Dublin talent coming through 36:02 - How will Dessie's first year play out?

What can we expect from Dessie Farrell's Dubs?

Keith Fahey

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey speaks candidly to Paul Dollery about mental health and the personal challenges he has endured.Access to The Football Family is normally exclusive to The42.ie members. However, due to the potential for Keith Fahey's message to aid others who may be experiencing similarly tough times, we've decided to make this episode freely available to all.If you need to talk, contact:- Pieta House 1800 247 247 or email mary@pieta.ie- Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org- Aware 1800 80 48 48- Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19)- Childline 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s)You can hear more from The Football Family via http://members.the42.ie

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey speaks candidly to Paul Dollery about mental health and the personal challenges he has endured. Access to The Football Family is normally exclusive to <a href="http://The42.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The42.ie</a> members. However, due to the potential for Keith Fahey's message to aid others who may be experiencing similarly tough times, we've decided to make this episode freely available to all. If you need to talk, contact: - Pieta House 1800 247 247 or email mary@pieta.ie - Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org - Aware 1800 80 48 48 - Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) - Childline 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s) You can hear more from The Football Family via <a href="http://members.the42.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://members.the42.ie</a>

The Football Family, Ep. 12: Keith Fahey

In the final episode of 'Sonia' we find her at her lowest hour, Atlanta 1996. It's her second Olympics and again, Ireland expects and demands. We then go back a year to see just why the Irish public were just so expectant as Sonia becomes World Champion in Gothenburg. Sonia finally climbed on to the Olympic podium in Sydney eight years on from coming so close in Barcelona - it had been a long, but ultimately glory-filled, road along the way.

In the final episode of 'Sonia' we find her at her lowest hour, Atlanta 1996. It's her second Olympics and again, Ireland expects and demands. We then go back a year to see just why the Irish public were just so expectant as Sonia becomes World Champion in Gothenburg. Sonia finally climbed on to the Olympic podium in Sydney eight years on from coming so close in Barcelona - it had been a long, but ultimately glory-filled, road along the way.

Sonia - Episode 3 - Talk To Joe

In Episode Two we meet Sonia on the start lines of the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart.It's two years on from the Barcelona Olympics and Sonia is a household name. In Stuttgart the nation sits back ready to bear witness to her cementing her place as an Irish Sporting Icon with Gold at the World Championships.But Ma Junren and his squad of Chinese runners have different plans.Stuttgart turns from being a coronation for Sonia to the scene where she displays just how deep she can go to find herself and overcome unforeseen obstacles.  Sonia's silver at Stuttgart shows she's here for the long haul and in doing so cements her legend more than a cake-walk to Gold ever could.Join us on The42 for Sonia Week, as we celebrate an Irish icon's 50th birthday.

In Episode Two we meet Sonia on the start lines of the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. It's two years on from the Barcelona Olympics and Sonia is a household name. In Stuttgart the nation sits back ready to bear witness to her cementing her place as an Irish Sporting Icon with Gold at the World Championships. But Ma Junren and his squad of Chinese runners have different plans.Stuttgart turns from being a coronation for Sonia to the scene where she displays just how deep she can go to find herself and overcome unforeseen obstacles. Sonia's silver at Stuttgart shows she's here for the long haul and in doing so cements her legend more than a cake-walk to Gold ever could. Join us on The42 for Sonia Week, as we celebrate an Irish icon's 50th birthday.

Sonia - Episode 2 - Caterpillar Fungus

Jim Aughney

Ryan Bailey chats to the man who's been at the helm of the Dublin marathon since 1997 about last minute prep, what to expect on race day and the best recovery techniques.

Dublin marathon advice with race director Jim Aughney

Gavan Casey joins Ryan Bailey with all the latest news and reaction from Khabib v McGregor.

On the ground in Vegas: Reaction as McGregor's UFC return turned to chaos

Fresh off their victory at the World Rowing Championships, Skibbereen's Gary and Paul O'Donovan join Ryan Bailey to chat about their gold medal race, life after rowing and the upcoming Olympic cycle.

One on One: Gary and Paul O'Donovan on life after rowing, being world champions and Tokyo 2020

Devin Toner

Leinster and Ireland player Devin Toner joined Ryan Bailey to chat about setting up for life after rugby and the apprehensions that come with it; how he's managed to be one of the most consistently fit players over the years and more.

One on One: Devin Toner on life after rugby, standing the test of time and his love of cooking'

Sinead Finnegan

All-Ireland winner and Dublin full-back Sinead Finnegan joined us on the Ladies Football Show to talk about how competitive the Dublin panel was this year and sharing an All-Ireland win with her sister. The42's Kevin O'Brien also joined us to recap on the timeline of events with the Mayo and Carnacon's ladies teams.

The Ladies Football Show: All-Ireland champion Sinead Finnegan and Mayo ladies recap

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