The Jake O'Brien situation, promising Parrott at Betis and FAI Cup quarters | RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Alan Cawley and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to talk Troy Parrott, Jake O'Brien, Gavin Bazunu and the other Irish abroad, react to Shamrock Rovers' European exit, the latest LOI action, and preview the FAI Cup quarter-finals, while Rachel Graham delves into the women's title race and the Irish on the move. TIMESTAMPS 01:05 Reaction to Troy Parrott's first two encouraging cameos for Real Betis. 04:20 Discussion on Gavin Bazunu's move to Bolton Wanderers, Jake O'Brien's situation at Everton and the how some of the other Republic of Ireland-eligible players abroad got on over the last week. 16:35 Reaction to the end of Shamrock Rovers' hopes of qualifying for the Conference League proper and the UEFA Champions League draw which has thrown up interesting fixtures for Parrott and Betis. 30:30 A review of the weekend's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action, build-up to this weekend's Club Orange Men's FAI Cup quarter-finals including coverage details and reaction to referee Neil Doyle's retirement after officiating the Louth derby. 01:08:40 Excerpts from interviews with some of the managers and players involved in the new FAI National League. 01:10:00 Shelbourne's experience of facing North Carolina's soccer side in a Tolka Park friendly last week ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. 01:13:55 A review of the weekend's SSE Airtricit Women's Premier Division games as leaders Athlone Town and chasers Galway United both earned narrow wins. 01:22:45 With the Women's Super League kicking off shortly, Rachel looks at Katie McCabe's fresh start at contenders Chelsea, Aoibhe Brennan joining Manchester City while Tara O'Hanlon leaves for Wolves, and Denise O'Sullivan's comments about the reasons behind her Liverpool departure. Subscribe    / @rtesport   Web http://www.rte.ie/sport X: https://x.com/RTEsport Follow us on Facebook   / rtesport