Episode 28 - Reaction, response, and three points in Tallaght

This week, we kick things off by addressing the huge reaction to our recent social clip on the Thomas Davis and Tallaght Stadium story. What started as a short explainer sparked serious debate across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, with supporters of all ages getting in touch to share their memories, frustrations, and views on one of the most emotional chapters in modern Shamrock Rovers history.

We discuss why we decided not to rush into a full deep dive just yet, why some of the criticism aimed our way was fair, and why it’s important to get stories like this right rather than simply react in the moment. We also reveal that we’ve lined up an interview next week with someone who has ample knowledge on the matter, who was directly involved during that period and can help bring real context, detail, and lived experience to the conversation.

Then it’s back to the football, as we break down Friday night’s 1-0 win for Shamrock Rovers over Waterford FC at Tallaght Stadium. We look at the key moments from the game, the overall performance, standout players, tactical talking points, and whether this was a case of job done or whether Rovers should have put the game to bed earlier.

We also discuss what the result means in the bigger picture of the season. Is momentum building again? Who stood out on the night? Are there still areas that need improving? And how important could these home points be heading into another busy run of fixtures?Finally, attention quickly turns to Monday night as Drogheda United come to Tallaght. We preview the challenge ahead, what kind of game Rovers can expect, possible team selection questions, and what the Hoops need to do to make it back-to-back wins.

As always, thanks for all the support, comments, messages, and debate this week. Whether you agreed with us, challenged us, or shared your own memories, it all helps make The Milltown Way what it is.Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube.

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