THE LOI POD: Standards climbing | Ireland’s next-gen stars | Do Pats have the stomach for the fight?

The LOI Pod returned with another packed edition as Ben Symes sat in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined as ever by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a dramatic week in the League of Ireland. The trio examined those names from the League of Ireland who were included in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad for the friendlies with Qatar and Canada. The lads also discussed whether games could be called off to allow the players involved join the squad. The issue of intensity and playing standards also proved a bone of contention and where the league has come from over the years. Dundalk and Drogheda United take each other on in another Louth derby this Friday, and are Waterford about to turn a corner with Graham Coughlan in charge? Also after Shelbourne defeated St. Patricks Athletic last week, can both of those sides turn attentions to hunting down leaders Shamrock Rovers? And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The LOI Pod on Off The Ball. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here:    / @offtheball   Have you downloaded the Off The Ball app? Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo... SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels: YOUTUBE |    / offtheball.  . TWITTER |   / offtheball.  . INSTAGRAM |   / offtheball.  . FACEBOOK |   / offtheball.  . WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio... We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio... PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well iTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! We are wherever you get your podcast GET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180 Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1 Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam