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Aug 5
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Shamrock Rovers take a huge step towards Europe with a 3-1 win over KF Egnatia in the Europa League third qualifying round, as Graham Burke becomes the top Irish goalscorer in European history.

But the bigger chat is off the pitch: why was it so hard (and so expensive) to actually watch the game? The lads debate production value, and why RTÉ and the FAI aren’t doing more to put Irish clubs on national television.

Plus: Troy Parrott’s potential next move, Ireland’s “home” Nations League game in Serbia with no Irish fans, FIFA’s latest crisis, and tributes to former GAA President Liam O’Neill.

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