The Boys We've Seen
This is a journey through Irish footballing history. Every week Conor and Johnny discuss a player or moment from the Republic of Ireland's history. Beginning with the 1992/1993 Premier League season, these two diehard fans have a simple purpose - to talk about every Irishman to grace the Premier League!
Episodes
145 episodes since 2021
Worst Irish Managerial Starts?
In light of Heimir Hallgrímsson's first two matches we do a historical deep dive to show yes...sadly... it has always been this awful
September 16, 2024
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44:00
Best Premiership XI v. Non-Premiership XI
Or Golden Oldies versus the Millennium bunch
September 09, 2024
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1:32:50
The Stephen Carr Episode
The great career renaissance since Paul McGrath? Captained Spurs, Newcastle and Birmingham, won two League Cups, two team of the year inclusions and forty plus Ireland caps. Are you not entertained?! Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Ste...
September 02, 2024
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1:23:55
The Saipan Movie and Best Irish Football Films
Welcome to Movie Corner/Casting Couch as we discuss the upcoming film about the 2002 Saipan controversy
August 26, 2024
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54:15
What Happened After Saipan?
Given the news that the infamous Saipan incident will be the subject of the film, we decided to revisit what happened immediately after Roy Keane walked out of the 2002 World Cup.
August 19, 2024
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1:08:47
A History of Irish Premiership Transfers
From the dawn to the 2010 season. Who were the impactful signings?
August 12, 2024
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41:55
2024/2025 Season Predictions
Tis the season for silly predictions. Tra la la la la...
August 05, 2024
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55:42
How the FIFA Video Game Changed Football
Were you a Lounge player? Or a Pro-Evo head? What about the all-hallowed but rarely discussed This is Football Franchise? Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the FIFA videogame franchise, how it changed football and not always, as w...
July 29, 2024
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1:10:10
The David Kelly Episode
9 goals in 26 games for the Republic of Ireland excluding 'THAT' goal against England in the infamous Lansdowne Riot match. This week Conor redeems himself as the Boys do a deep dive on striker David Kelly. Learn about his late start in footbal...
July 22, 2024
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1:11:51
Who is Heimir Hallgrímsson?
Join Conor and Johnny this week as they provide a deep dive on new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson. We explore the rise of the Icelandic National Team under his tenure, his so-so time at Al-Arabi and of course, his most recent j...
July 15, 2024
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48:57
The First Ever League of Ireland Season
Join Conor on a solo episode as we explore the first-ever League of Ireland season ... 1921/1922! This story has it all... nationalism... the War of Independence ... high-scoring games and terrible teams! Huzzah
July 08, 2024
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39:11
The Young Damien Duff
From the archive as Johnny recovers from a stag and Conor recovers from life. In light of Duffer's current successes at Shels the Boys discuss the early career of one of Ireland's best, and most exciting, players. Enjoy!
July 01, 2024
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1:02:24
Niall Quinn's Sunderland Fairy Tale Story
A late career surge with a big man/little man combo. We are in heaven
June 24, 2024
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45:59
Blue Moon: Niall Quinn's Chaotic Time at Man City
A Manchester City disco pant-wearing legend when they didn't have a pot to piss it. Fancy that...
June 17, 2024
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1:02:25
Roy Keane's Final Season
13 Games, One Goal, a League Title and a Scottish Cup. Not a bad return for Roy Keane's last season!
June 10, 2024
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56:40
The Build Up to Euro 88
Safe to say the country well and truly lost the run of itself. Here come the good times!
May 20, 2024
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1:00:17
Euro '88 Qualification
Long balls and lovely Scotsmen...Ireland finally qualifies for a major international tournament!
May 13, 2024
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50:17
The Boys Interview Roddy Collins Part Two
This week with sat down with footballer, manager and pundit Roddy Collins. With a playing and managerial career that spans the Republic of Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Malta, Roddy has had one of the most fascinating careers of...
May 06, 2024
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1:11:08
The Boys Interview Roddy Collins Part One
This week with sat down with footballer, manager and pundit Roddy Collins. With a playing and managerial career that spans the Republic of Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Malta, Roddy has had one of the most fascinating careers of...
April 29, 2024
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49:43
The Keith O'Neill Episode
One of Ireland's most exciting players of the 1990s. Got off to a blistering start with the Republic before injuries and ill luck curtailed his career
April 22, 2024
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59:31
Best and Worst Granny Rule Players
More of them than you think and if anyone uses the 'plastic Paddy' moniker Conor will scream.
April 15, 2024
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1:21:40
Replay: The Boys Interview Keith Fahey
*Content Warning - Addiction, Suicide and Mental Health*The Boys sit down with League of Ireland, Birmingham City and Ireland legend, Keith Fahey. In the episode we discuss Keith's initial time in England, restarting his career in the L...
April 08, 2024
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1:06:30