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Virgin Media Sport Stories

Virgin Media Sport Stories

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In-depth detailed discussions with some of the greatest names in Irish sport on their careers and life away from the sport.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Virgin Media Sport Stories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Virgin Media Sport Stories for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Virgin Media Sport Stories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sport Stories | Shane Carthy | Dark Blue
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08/10/21 • 45 min

Dublin footballer Shane Carthy talks about his book, "Dark Blue: The Despair Behind the Glory", which chronicles his mental health battle against depression.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sport Stories | Brian Kerr | Part Two

Sport Stories | Brian Kerr | Part Two

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12/09/20 • 45 min

Tommy Martin sits down with Irish Football legend Brian Kerr.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sport Stories | Brian Kerr | Part One

Sport Stories | Brian Kerr | Part One

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12/09/20 • 45 min

Tommy Martin sits down with Irish Football legend Brian Kerr.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Champagne Football: Inside John Delaney's FAI | Part One
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10/13/20 • 22 min

Virgin Media Sport’s Tommy Martin examines the scandals surrounding John Delaney’s time in the FAI, based on the best-selling book Champagne Football by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan. Martin is joined in studio Mark Tighe who was named the NewsBrands Ireland Journalist of the Year in 2019 for his reporting on the Delaney scandal.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Champagne Football: Inside John Delaney's FAI | Part Two
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10/13/20 • 24 min

Virgin Media Sport’s Tommy Martin examines the scandals surrounding John Delaney’s time in the FAI, based on the best-selling book Champagne Football by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan. Martin is joined in studio Mark Tighe who was named the NewsBrands Ireland Journalist of the Year in 2019 for his reporting on the Delaney scandal.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sport Stories | Teaser

Sport Stories | Teaser

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10/09/20 • 0 min

Virgin Media Sport’s Tommy Martin examines the scandals surrounding John Delaney’s time in the FAI, based on the best-selling book Champagne Football by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - John Aldridge | Part 2

John Aldridge | Part 2

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07/06/23 • 43 min

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 2, Aldo looks back on his brilliant international career. From his first meeting with Jack Charlton 1986 to his retirement ten years later, and Euro 88, Italia 90 and USA 94 in between, there are some wonderful stories from Ireland's halcyon days on the international stage. His spell with Real Sociedad is also discussed as well as his time as player, player-manager and then manager at Tranmere Rovers.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - John Aldridge | Part 1

John Aldridge | Part 1

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06/27/23 • 46 min

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 1, Aldo talks about his humble beginnings in football, from non-league sides around Merseyside to signing for Newport County before a great spell at Oxford United and landing his dream move to his beloved Liverpool. In a club career that included so many highs, the horrors of Hillsborough are also discussed.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sheamus

Sheamus

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01/04/24 • 22 min

WWE superstar Sheamus sits down with Will Dalton to share his incredible story and rise from amateur wrestling in town halls around Ireland to the very top of the WWE.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Matt Williams | A Life in Rugby

Matt Williams | A Life in Rugby

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08/17/21 • 46 min

Matt Williams sits down with Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about his life in rugby. From early beginnings as a player turned young coach in Australia, to being head coach of Leinster, Scotland & Ulster in the Northern Hemisphere, Matt recalls some brilliant stories along with some really tough moments including coaching the NSW Waratahs just hours after his brother passed away. His move from the dugout to the studio is also covered as he reveals how difficult he initially found it to be brutally honest in his early days as a pundit.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Virgin Media Sport Stories have?

Virgin Media Sport Stories currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does Virgin Media Sport Stories cover?

The podcast is about Irish, Horse Racing, Gaa, Ireland, Rugby, Football, Podcasts, Sport, Sports and Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Virgin Media Sport Stories?

The episode title 'John Aldridge | Part 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Virgin Media Sport Stories?

The average episode length on Virgin Media Sport Stories is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Virgin Media Sport Stories released?

Episodes of Virgin Media Sport Stories are typically released every 5 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Virgin Media Sport Stories?

The first episode of Virgin Media Sport Stories was released on Oct 9, 2020.

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