Episode 4 – Athens awaits: Rovers look to make a statement in Europe

In Episode 4 of The Milltown Way Podcast, we turn the focus to Europe as Shamrock Rovers prepare for their UEFA Conference League trip to Greece to face AEK Athens.

After a defining domestic week, securing the league title with a 1–0 win over Galway United and concluding the campaign with a rotated side against Sligo Rovers, attention now shifts to the European stage. The Hoops enter this fixture knowing they face one of the toughest challenges of their group phase, but also one of the biggest opportunities to showcase progress.

We also reflect on Rovers’ European journey so far, the lessons learned from facing sides like Sparta Prague and NK Celje, how this League Phase has tested the squad’s depth, and where performances have shown real growth.

We discuss the broader story on how Rovers’ European consistency represents a continuation of the club’s long-term success from the days of exile after Milltown to being Ireland’s flagbearers abroad.

With plenty of discussion around player form, tactical tweaks, and the emotional weight of representing Irish football on the continent, this episode offers context and clarity heading into a massive week for the Hoops.

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