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December 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM

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🎙NO GAINS AT HOME🎙

This week, the boys discuss Gainsborough's troubles at home, Hednesford dropping points and Hebburn make it NINE wins in a row!

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December 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM

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🎙WE WANT MOORE🎙

This week, the boys are joined by Hebburn Town manager Dan 'Bobby' Moore, to talk about The Hornets incredible recent run.

We also look at Ilkeston's red cards and Gainsborough's troubles at home.

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We Want Moore

December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM

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🎙ON THE RIGHT PETH🎙

Morpeth manager Craig Lynch joins us again to talk about the challenges of this season and Peth's change in fortunes. We also review all the weekend's action and preview this week's games.

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On the Right Peth

December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM

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🎙RAGS TO RICHARDS🎙

Newly appointed @guiseleyafc.bsky.social manager, Ian Richards joins us to reflect on a brilliant start at his new club, coaching philosophy and aspirations.

We also look at the weekend action and make our predictions!

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Rags to Richards

November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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🎙ELEMENTARY NIALL WATSON🎙

Luke, Ross and a very croaky Rick look over the weekend's league and FA Trophy action, we also look at Warrington Town's resurgence and predict this week's action!

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Elementary Niall Watson

November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM

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🎙CATCHING THE RYE🎙

In our 2nd show of the week, the boys review all the weekend's action, Ross is a happy bunny, Luke has seen Dr Hyde and Rick has no voice!!!

We also preview all this week's matches!

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Catching the Rye

November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM

NPL Chat Podcast

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🎙SHANE BLAND SPECIAL🎙

Whitby Town keeper Shane Bland joins the boys to talk about becoming the all time appearance holder for Whitby and celebrating a year free of gambling.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM

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🎙HED BOY🎙

Gareth Davies from Hednesford Town joins Luke and Rick (and Ross!) this week, to talk about the Pitmen's meteoric rise in the last 2 years. We also look back at a crazy weekend in the NPL!

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Hed Boy

November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM

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🎙Man Of Steel🎙

This week, we are joined by Adam Allcroft from Stocksbridge Park Steels talking about the rise of the club, ambitions of the season and how good their pies are!

We also look forward to all 3 hosts meeting up at the weekend!

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October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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🎙CLUBBER BANG🎙

This week, Ross is a happy bunny, Luke loves Sumo and Rick rants about live streaming matches. We also round up the weekend's action and preview this week's games!

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October 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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🎙A DEAK HERE AND THERE🎙

Ilkeston Town manager Ian Deakin joins us this week to talk about the Robins start to the season. We also discuss 2 managerial changes and give our week's predictions!

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October 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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🎙PULL THE RUTHER ONE🎙

Hebburn Town CEO Stephen Rutherford joins us this week to talk about the Hornets start to the season and the massive grant they have just been awarded.

Also, we duscuss how worthwhile the FA Trophy is.

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Pull the Ruther One

October 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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⚽️Oh Jimmy, Jimmy⚽️

Lancaster City manager Jimmy Marshall joins us this week, to talk about the Dollyblues brilliant start to the season, and how the club can progress further.

Luke is buzzin' and Ross still needs a hug!

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Oh Jimmy Jimmy!

September 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM

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⚽️🎙FAMOUS ROUSE🎙⚽️

This week, we are joined by Cleethorpes Town manager Craig Rouse to talk about the season so far.

Luke and Rick reflect on a rain soaked NPL CHAT DERBY, Lancaster on a flyer and Ross just needs a hug!

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Drive105 Match Night Live Dee Curran talks to S3 Solutions the company commisioned to prepare the funding application for Derry City. We hear from Eamon Seydak.

September 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM

Dee Curran

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Clubs from the NW missed out on NI Football Fund support, sparking debate. Dee Curran chats with Eamonn Seydak (S3 Solutions) to tackle claims & questions. #Drive105 #LOI #bythefansforthefans

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When football clubs from the North West were left out of the second stage of the Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme, it sparked plenty of debate—from political circles to casual conv...

It's FAI Cup weekend. We hear from Tiernan Lynch on this weekends game against Treaty and the departure of Kevin Holt

September 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM

TheBroadhallWay

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5 Years of @thebroadhallway.bsky.social - Party pending!? 🥳

We’ve somehow made it this far! But we’re not sure where we’ll be in 5 years, so we’re taking this opportunity to say thank you! 🤝

Check how, why, where, when in the 60 second video below…🎥👇

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August 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM

DRIVE105 Match Night Live

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Ahead of tomorrow's #FAICup tie away to #TreatyUnitedFC, Packie Cooke spoke to #derrycityfc
Manager, Tiernan Lynch, abut a possible cup upset, moving on from Sligo and Kevin Holt's departure. #derrycity #loi #TreatyUnited #Drive105MNL #bythefansforthefans audioboom.com/posts/875032...

Interview by Patrck Cooke

We hear from Derry Latest signing, Alex Bannan

July 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Dee Curran

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I met Alex Bannan yesterday, the new #derrycityfc defender, on loan from #burtonalbionfc. We spoke about the step up from the Scottish Championship, challenging for Europe, what to expect from him & his initiation song. #LOI #Drive105MNL #bythefansforthefans

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Derry City completed the signing of Alex Bannan on loan from Burton Albion today.

We hear from Derry City's latest signing Adam Frizzell, and ask the manager about recent rumours regarding new signings

July 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM

Dee Curran

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Earlier I met new #derrycityfc signing #adamfrizzell, but being a Derry man, listen to me butcher his name over and over again.

I also asked Tiernan Lynch about Alex Bannon's possibly signing and the Moses Dyer rumours. #drive105mnl #bythefansforthefans

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Dee Curran spoke to new Derry City Signing, Adam Frizzell. He also asked Manager Tiernan Lynch to address the rumours surrounding Alex Bannon and Moses Dyer.

Bohs v Derry City preview: Tiernan Lynch shares his thoughts on the game ahead, hinting at possible signings to strengthen the squad.

June 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM

DRIVE105 Match Night Live

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Tiernan Lynch shares his thoughts on the game ahead, hinting at possible signings to strengthen the squad.

Join us tomorrow night on #Drive105MNL for live commentary and build-up from 7pm on FM, DAB and Online. #bythefansforthefans

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Interview by Patrick Cooke

You're not out to try and stop (Shamrock) Rovers, You're out to try and impose our own game - Tiernan Lynch

May 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM

DRIVE105 Match Night Live

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You're not out to try and stop Rovers, You're out to try and impose our own game - Tiernan Lynch.

A huge night awaits at a packed Brandywell. Join us tomorrow night on #Drive105MNL

#DerryCity #LOI #LeagueOfIreland #Candystripes #bythefansforthefans
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Dee Curran caught up with Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch ahead of Friday night's top of the table clash against Shamrock Rovers

Gavin Whyte scores his first competitive goal for Derry against Galway Utd, as Derry come away with 3 points

May 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM

DRIVE105 Match Night Live

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TONIGHT
Derry City v St. Pat’s
Live on Drive 105 from 7pm-10pm | KO 7:45

Dee Curran, Eddie Seydak & Stephen McClelland on commentary.
Interviews with Tiernan Lynch, Stephen Kenny, Adam O’Reilly & Michael Dougherty.

#LOI #DerryCity #bythefansforthefans #stpatsfc

May 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM

DRIVE105 Match Night Live

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Our dedicated volunteers are on the road to Waterford to bring you live coverage of @waterfordfc.bsky.social v @derrycityfc.net Join them from 7pm for full match commentary and analysis. #ByTheFansForTheFans #MatchNightLive #Drive105MNL #DerryCity #LOI #communityradio

April 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM

DRIVE105 Match Night Live

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Following his match winning goal tonight for @derrycityfc.net Gavin Whyte spoke to Michael Kealey for Drive 105. #bythefansforthefans

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Interview by Michael Kealey