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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game. Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount Park Dawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitions Team news and key absences ahead of tonight’s crucial clash in Dublin Shamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght Stadium Stephen Bradley praises Galway’s progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meeting Derry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat’s all in action across a packed LOI schedule First Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FC Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in Europe Heimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland’s high-stakes playoff in Prague Europa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas Tuchel Premier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developments Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Cork City manager Liam Buckley about the search for a new permanent manager and fighting for Premier Divison survival. Finn Harps centre-back Scott Waru reveals which LOI pals he spoke to before signing for the Donegal club and the belief they can get something against Galway United.

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all four interviews. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Cockhill Celtic boss about goalkeeper managers and the Seagulls landing in Buncrana. Kilbarrack United's new signing Dano Byrne on why he left League of Ireland football and the pressure on Finn Harps. Evan Galvin and his Ringmahon Rangers teammates are feeling hopeful as they go to Kerry and with a former Cork City midfielder among their ranks. St Michael's boss John Cremin on a tough draw at home to free-scoring Waterford and thoughts on a Second Division.

This is the sixth edition of LOI Matchday. Off The Ball's new magazine-style podcast covers all of the results and fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Sligo Rovers manager John Russell, Bohemians midfielder Adam McDonnell, Cobh Ramblers goalkeeper Lee Steacy and Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers

Welcome to the first edition of LOI Matchday. Off The Ball's new magazine-style podcast covering all of the results and fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League. Host Stephen Doyle is joined by Bohemians manager Declan Devine, Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan, Sligo Rovers striker Max Mata and Finn Harps goalkeeper Tim Hiemer for a lookahead to this weekend's action.