Hat-Trick Hero Stephens on Sligo, Avril’s Return & All-Island Cup Preview
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Breifne Earley and Avril Brierley discuss Avril's return to football and preview the All-Island Cup.
Breifne Earley is joined by Avril Brierley for a packed episode combining personal stories, in-depth insight and a full preview of this weekend’s All-Island Cup action. The show begins with Avril reflecting on her long-awaited return to football after 22 months out injured, making her comeback appearance with a late 20-minute spell against Drogheda United — a significant milestone in her journey back to the pitch. Attention then turns to the All-Island Cup, with a full preview across all four groups. In Group B (6:13), Peamount United host DLR Waves, while Lisburn Rangers face Galway United (7:37). Group A (9:00) sees Shamrock Rovers take on Sligo Rovers, with Wexford FC meeting Linfield (10:50). Group C (15:46) features Cliftonville v Athlone Town, before Cork City face Treaty United (23:00). In Group D (27:09), Glentoran host Waterford FC, while Shelbourne take on Bohemians (28:41) in another standout fixture. The episode’s feature interview (37:07) sees Breifne and Aaron Clarke sit down with Sligo Rovers star Sydney Stephens following her sensational start to the season, including a hat-trick and two assists in last weekend’s emphatic win over Bohemians. In a wide-ranging…
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