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The Green Machíne

The Green Machíne

By The Green Machíne

The Green Machíne Podcast, your Irish football news and nostalgia hosted by David Dunne with Nick Menezes and Martin Pendergast.

Bringing you everything Irish football including weekly updates, retro throwbacks and special guests.

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GM Live S2 Ep10: Ogbene & Parrott net | Kenny end date set? | Potential granny rule recruits? |

The Green MachíneOct 22, 2023

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01:04:27
State of Play: FAI in trouble AGAIN I No Pyro, No Prize Money I Third Party for a Brucie Bonus?

State of Play: FAI in trouble AGAIN I No Pyro, No Prize Money I Third Party for a Brucie Bonus?

David and Martin chat about how the State of Irish football and the beautiful game around the globe!

Nov 30, 202336:36
State of Play: Kenny staff clear out | who is next ‘imminent’ Ireland manager? | PAC to hear FAI

State of Play: Kenny staff clear out | who is next ‘imminent’ Ireland manager? | PAC to hear FAI

David and Martin discuss if the clear-out of Stephen Kenny's backroom staff means a new manager is imminent, also, the FAI are due to be hauled in front of the Public Accounts Committee next year over a lack of trust in the organisation!

Nov 23, 202333:18
Stephen Kenny departure reaction (Live)

Stephen Kenny departure reaction (Live)

The lads react to the news that Stephen Kenny has not had his contract renewed by the FAI and read out the comments of the fans.
Nov 22, 202301:39:58
Ireland 1-1 New Zealand: LIVE post match reaction

Ireland 1-1 New Zealand: LIVE post match reaction

David was LIVE from Lansdowne Road as he gives his and hears your reaction to Ireland's 1-1 draw with New Zealand in which will almost certainly be Stephen Kenny's very last game in charge of the Republic of Ireland team...


Nov 22, 202353:04
GM Live S2 Ep13: Netherlands Review & New Zealand Preview

GM Live S2 Ep13: Netherlands Review & New Zealand Preview

David and Martin give their thoughts on Stephen Kenny and James McClean's final game for the Boys in Green!
Nov 20, 202301:30:12
Netherlands 1-0 Ireland: LIVE post-match reaction

Netherlands 1-0 Ireland: LIVE post-match reaction

Dave and Nick react live from Amsterdam and read out the comments of the fans as Ireland go down to The Netherlands in what could be Stephen Kenny’s last competitive game.
Nov 18, 202355:22
Netherlands v Ireland preview (LIVE from Amsterdam)

Netherlands v Ireland preview (LIVE from Amsterdam)

Dave, who has had to use his phone again due to dodgy foreign WIFI is holed up in a bunker in Amsterdam, whilst Martin is still in his man cave back in London...
The Irish are OUT, but can they spoil the party for the Oranje?
Nov 17, 202358:26
Window Preview I Netherlands & New Zealand

Window Preview I Netherlands & New Zealand

David and Martin preview the upcoming international window, will this be Stephen Kenny's final one? Plus, the lads take a look at the row threatening to de-rail funding for Irish football....

Nov 15, 202357:00
GM Live S2 Ep12: Squad reaction Netherlands/New Zealand and Norway/Italy

GM Live S2 Ep12: Squad reaction Netherlands/New Zealand and Norway/Italy

Nick and Martin react to what could be Stephen Kenny’s last squad announcement for the games against The Netherlands and New Zealand and Jim Crawford’s under-21 squad for the crunch games against Norway and Italy.
Nov 09, 202301:20:43
GM "ALMOST" Live S2 Ep11: Fergie Magic | Ireland drop to 58th | State of Play

GM "ALMOST" Live S2 Ep11: Fergie Magic | Ireland drop to 58th | State of Play

David discusses more Fergie magic, Ireland's plummet to 58th in the rankings and how football has gone mad around the globe!

Oct 30, 202327:04
GM Live S2 Ep10: Ogbene & Parrott net | Kenny end date set? | Potential granny rule recruits? |

GM Live S2 Ep10: Ogbene & Parrott net | Kenny end date set? | Potential granny rule recruits? |

Your latest Irish football news and updates as the lads bring a weekend of Irish goals including Chiedoze Ogbene and Troy Parrott, chat potential Granny Rule recruits with Kasey McAteer and Josh Key coming on board and is the date for Stephen Kenny’s departure set?
Oct 22, 202301:04:27
October window review

October window review

Dave gives his thoughts on a mixed window in what could be Stephen Kenny’s penultimate international camp!
Oct 17, 202301:08:25
Gibraltar 0-4 Ireland reaction (Live!)

Gibraltar 0-4 Ireland reaction (Live!)

Dave and Nick react to Ireland’s 4-0 win over Gibraltar in Faro and read out the comments of the fans.
Oct 16, 202328:32
Gibraltar v Ireland Preview (Live)

Gibraltar v Ireland Preview (Live)

Dave and Martin preview Ireland’s trip to Faro as they take on Gibraltar and bring you all the fans comments!
Oct 15, 202356:41
Ireland 0-2 Greece live match reaction

Ireland 0-2 Greece live match reaction

Dave and Martin digest a fire night at Lansdowne Road as Greece town Ireland.
Oct 14, 202352:29
Ireland v Greece preview (Live)

Ireland v Greece preview (Live)

Dave and Martin preview Ireland v Greece and read out the comments of the fans!
Oct 12, 202341:49
GM Live S2 Ep9: Szmodics in! | Weekend review | Keane evacuated | Euro 28 bid win?

GM Live S2 Ep9: Szmodics in! | Weekend review | Keane evacuated | Euro 28 bid win?

Listen back as Dave and Martin chat bring the latest Irish football updates and look forward to the international window as Sammie Szmodics earns his Ireland call! This plus much more including fan comments and discussion.



Oct 09, 202301:30:14
Squad reaction Show: Greece/Gibraltar and Latvia under-21

Squad reaction Show: Greece/Gibraltar and Latvia under-21

Nick and Martin react to Stephen Kenny react to Stephen Kenny and Jim Crawford’s squad announcements.
Oct 05, 202354:42
GM Live S2 Ep8: McGrath downs Gers | Moran thriving | Greece/Gibraltar squad prediction

GM Live S2 Ep8: McGrath downs Gers | Moran thriving | Greece/Gibraltar squad prediction

All your latest Irish football updates as Jamie McGrath downs Rangers in a week where Andrew Moran hit all the headlines and Nick and Martin predict Stephen Kenny’s upcoming Ireland squad for the games against Greece and Gibraltar.
Oct 01, 202301:04:19
GM Live S2 Ep7: WNT make history and headlines | Azaz shines |

GM Live S2 Ep7: WNT make history and headlines | Azaz shines |

The lads discuss the WNT who made history at Lansdowne after a week of controversial comments in the press, Finn Azaz shines in what was a successful weekend for Irish players across the water. The lads also reflect on the hate the Irish rugby team has received from Irish football fans in light of their success!
Sep 25, 202355:28
GM Live S2 Ep6: The Sammie Szmodics Question I OBIG & More!

GM Live S2 Ep6: The Sammie Szmodics Question I OBIG & More!

David and Martin ask what Sammie Szmodics and Liam Scales have to do
for a call up?
PLUS: OBIG Roundup and what was their worst ever away trip?

Sep 17, 202301:10:38
FAI press briefing reaction: Kenny stays | Pauw not fit for FAI | Still no sponsor

FAI press briefing reaction: Kenny stays | Pauw not fit for FAI | Still no sponsor

Nick and Martin react to the FAI’s press briefing on Thursday with Stephen Kenny remaining Ireland manager, Vera Pauw’s dismissal given further explanation and the mens side remaining sponsorless.
Sep 15, 202356:40
International window review | Kenny future | O’Neill’s bitter comments (LIVE!)

International window review | Kenny future | O’Neill’s bitter comments (LIVE!)

In this special extended episode, the lads digest another disappointing international window and discuss Stephen future as well as Martin O’Neills bitter TalkSport comments. Fan comments are also read and discussed.
Sep 11, 202302:05:28
Ireland 1-2 Netherlands reaction (Live!)

Ireland 1-2 Netherlands reaction (Live!)

Dave reacts live from Lansdowne Road as Ireland lose 2-1 to The Netherlands in what could prove to be Stephen Kenny’s last game.
Sep 10, 202332:23
Ireland v Netherlands Preview (Live!)

Ireland v Netherlands Preview (Live!)

Dave and Martin preview Ireland’s game with the Dutch in Dublin, can the Boys in Green cause an upset?

Sep 10, 202301:02:22
Ireland v Holland preview with Barry Maguire

Ireland v Holland preview with Barry Maguire

Nick previews Ireland v Netherlands with former Ireland and Netherlands underage player Barry Maguire who Celtic fans will remember after he scored in Utrechts demolition job of the Bhoys in 2010.
Sep 08, 202319:59
France 2-0 Ireland LIVE match reaction and fan comments

France 2-0 Ireland LIVE match reaction and fan comments

Dave and Nick react as Ireland go down 2-0 to France in Paris as with Euro’s qualification looking effectively over. Dave also reads our the comments of the fans.
Sep 07, 202301:01:42
France v Ireland preview (Live!)

France v Ireland preview (Live!)

Dave and Martin preview Ireland’s game with France in Paris and read out the comments of the fans! *Disclosure: Poor sound quality
Sep 07, 202301:02:00
GM Live S2 Ep5: International window preview

GM Live S2 Ep5: International window preview

The lads bring you all the latest Irish updates and chat and look ahead to the uploading international window as Ireland take on France and the Netherlands.
Sep 03, 202301:28:47
Ireland squad for France/Holland reaction | Pauw’s reign ends

Ireland squad for France/Holland reaction | Pauw’s reign ends

The lads discuss Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement for the upcoming games against France and Holland as well as Jim Crawford’s under-21 side and address Vera Pauw’s departure from the WNT hot seat.
Sep 01, 202301:04:43
This Week Back in the Day #16: Ireland 1-0 Holland 2001

This Week Back in the Day #16: Ireland 1-0 Holland 2001

Dave and Nick throw back to Ireland’s famous victory over the Dutch in 2001on the way to the 2002 World Cup. Roy Keane’s cruncher, Gary Kelly’s red card and Jason McAteer’s winner are all remembered in what was a stressful but fulfilling watch!
Aug 30, 202350:37
GM Live S2 Ep4: Szmodics Ireland push | Goodhram shines | Mike Dean admission

GM Live S2 Ep4: Szmodics Ireland push | Goodhram shines | Mike Dean admission

Your latest Irish football updates and news with plenty of Irish goals and assists in the Championship as Sammie Szmodics pushes for a place in the Ireland squad, Tyler Goodrham shines for Oxford and Dave chats through Mikes Dean admission of his mistake. This Week Back in the Day returns as this weeks episode is previewed and Dave asked which Irish players did well for their country despite only having a handful of caps! As always, the comments of the fans are read out and discussed!
Aug 27, 202355:02
GM Live S2 Ep3: Connolly renaissance? | Cashin to Brighton? | Castore lose Newcastle

GM Live S2 Ep3: Connolly renaissance? | Cashin to Brighton? | Castore lose Newcastle

All your latest Irish football updates and chat as the lads discuss if Aaron Connolly has turned a corner, bring updates including goals by some of Irelands young guns and highlight that Ireland’s new kit supplier has lost a major contract in England! The lads also go through some transfer news with Eiran Cashin linked to Brighton and James McCarthy departing Celtic.
Aug 20, 202301:19:10
GM Live S2 Ep2: Fergie’s electric start and Spurs tip | Irish shine in Championship | Roy watch

GM Live S2 Ep2: Fergie’s electric start and Spurs tip | Irish shine in Championship | Roy watch

An positive start for Irishmen in the Premier League as Evan Ferguson opens his account and several international shine in the Championship.
Aug 14, 202301:23:34
GM Live S2 Ep1: Pauw troubles? | Carsley England extension | McClean finished in Green?

GM Live S2 Ep1: Pauw troubles? | Carsley England extension | McClean finished in Green?

Dave and Nick reel in a new season of GM Live and discuss the Vera Pauw situation, if Lee Carsley’s contract extension could rule him out of Ireland contention and if James McClean’s move to Wrexham has ended his Ireland career? This plus much more including fan comments and discussion!
Aug 06, 202356:55
Championship preview with The Second Tier Podcast

Championship preview with The Second Tier Podcast

Nick sat down with Justin Peach of the Second Tier Podcast to preview the what to expect from all the Irishmen hoping to to win Premier League promotion with ahead of the Championship kick off this weekend.
Aug 02, 202329:51
WWC 2023: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria reaction

WWC 2023: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria reaction

Nick and Martin react as Ireland bow out of the World Cup but gain their first ever finals point in the process.
Jul 31, 202323:36
WWC 2023: Ireland v Nigeria Preview

WWC 2023: Ireland v Nigeria Preview

Nick and Martin preview Ireland’s last game at the 2023 World Cup against Nigeria and discuss Vera Pauw’s co tract situation.
Jul 30, 202333:42
WWC 2023: Sue Ronan interview

WWC 2023: Sue Ronan interview

Martin caught up with former Ireland Women’s manager Sue Ronan to get her thoughts on The Girls in Green World Cup campaign.
Jul 28, 202340:28
WWC 2023: Ireland 1-2 Canada reaction

WWC 2023: Ireland 1-2 Canada reaction

Nick and Martin react as Ireland bow out of the World Cup after their 1-0 loss to Canada.
Jul 26, 202326:07
WWC 2023: Ireland v Canada Preview

WWC 2023: Ireland v Canada Preview

Nick and Martin preview Ireland’s crunch second game against Olympic Champions Canada in Perth.
Jul 25, 202322:11
WWC 2023: Australia 1-0 Ireland reaction

WWC 2023: Australia 1-0 Ireland reaction

Nick and Martin react as Ireland go down 1-0 to Australia in their World Cup opener.
Jul 20, 202327:18
Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia v Ireland Preview

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia v Ireland Preview

It’s finally here!! Nick and Martin preview Ireland’s World Cup opener against host Australia in Sydney.
Jul 19, 202332:16
Women’s World Cup Preview

Women’s World Cup Preview

The lads preview the Women’s World Cup by bringing you the inside scoop on the 32 teams, the key players and Ireland’s chances at their first appearance at the finals!
Jul 18, 202341:21
The State of Play : WNT en route to World Cup | Have FAI missed Carsley boat?

The State of Play : WNT en route to World Cup | Have FAI missed Carsley boat?

Introducing the State of Play, Ireland's latest podcast giving you the latest news about Our Boys and Girls in Green.

David and Martin discuss whether the FAI should go all out to grab newly crowned U21's European Championship winning coach Lee Carsley and also how the Girls in Green are preparing for their first EVER World Cup!

Plus, the lads discuss the latest transfer news...
Jul 13, 202337:51
 This Week Back in the Day #15: BSKYB buy Ireland I 05.07.02

This Week Back in the Day #15: BSKYB buy Ireland I 05.07.02

On this week's episode, David and Martin chat about that time the FAI sold the rights for Live HOME Ireland internationals to the EVIL empire of Rupert Murdoch's BSKYB. The moved caused uproar up and down the country, so much so, even Bertie had to step in!

Find out WHY it happened, HOW it happened and WHAT happened, when it, erm, happened...

Jul 07, 202331:05
Katie Melady interview: Tallaght to Australia!

Katie Melady interview: Tallaght to Australia!

Singer Katie Melady chats to Martin about her song ‘Tallaght to Australia’ ahead of the Womens World Cup.
Jul 04, 202313:07
FAI stick with Kenny Pauw names World Cup squad Keane to tel Aliv contraversy

FAI stick with Kenny Pauw names World Cup squad Keane to tel Aliv contraversy

In what has been an eventful week in Irish football, the lads give their thoughts on some of the talking points this week as the FAI retain the under-fire Stephen Kenny, excitement mounts as Vera Pauw names her World Cup squad for Oz and NZ and Robbie Keanes's first mangerial role brings with it a controversial element that some fans feel could damage his legacy.
Jul 02, 202335:22
Stephen Kenny press conference reaction

Stephen Kenny press conference reaction

Dave and Martin discuss the fascinating press conference that unfolded when Stephen Kenny defended his credentials and why he is still the right man for the Ireland job.
Jun 21, 202342:15
International window review | Kenny in or out? | Should Kenny remain with FAI if sacked?

International window review | Kenny in or out? | Should Kenny remain with FAI if sacked?

The lads review the international window as the Boys in Green lost to Greece and defeated Gibraltar and read out the comments of the fans. The question is asked if Stephen Kenny is the still the man for Ireland if if he left, should he be given a role within the FAI?
Jun 20, 202301:53:19