Liverpool FC have always had a strong connection to Ireland and this episode of Total Football has a great mix of red and green.
We are off to chat Leanne Kiernan at the famous Melwood training ground. Plus, Daire Gorman, aka Klopp's best mate, is in studio to tell us about his love for the club and much more.
And there's the usual mix of football and fun, including eSports. How would a real player get on against a FIFA pro? How do you become an eSports athlete? Tune in to find out. Plus, we get back on the grass with our club of the week Kilnamanagh AFC - it's where it all began for superstar Katie McCabe!
Total Football flew to Liverpool to meet Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan. She tells us how she never expected to be where she is today, but sometimes when you don't have a plan it's better! Watch the full interview now up top.
Plan or no plan the move has worked out for the Cavan star. She was their top scorer in 2022 as the club won promotion to the Women's Super League. And, now they are making moves up the table. Leanne shows us around the top class facilities and we go into the Liverpool boot room.
Tune in to Total Football, hosted by Aisling O'Reilly and Rasdi Nsimba, Saturdays at 10am on RTÉ2 and stream any time on RTÉ Player.
Our special guest is Daire Gorman. He went mega-viral in 2023 when he was invited to Anfield to meet Jurgen Klopp and his favourite players. Since then he has also starred in his own TV show - What Daire Did Next. He tells Aisling and Rasdi all about himself and his love for the club.
We visit Kilnamanagh AFC and they play the return leg in studio too - there's lots of laughs. The club has produced greats players down the years, but there's one very famous one - Katie McCabe!
eSports and gaming is massive around the world, but did you ever dream of going pro? We meet Ciáran Walsh who plays with Wylde and has represented Ireland. We put gamer v baller to the test as he takes on Cork City's Conor Drinan. And we have some tips on how to become an eSport athlete with Ben Finnegan from Feenix Group.
FAI coaches Heather and Cameron are back with another skills for you to learn. And, we keep saying it - watch the show and then get out and play!
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