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This coming Sunday afternoon, at 2pm, the final three matches in the Bus Éireann FAI Women’s National League season will kick-off at Turner’s Cross, Morton Stadium, Santry and Tallaght Stadium.

Let your ears rejoice with joy! Our podcast has returned and, somewhat Dr. Who-esque, it has regenerated into a new form. The Extratime.ie Sportscast, hosted by Stephen Pollard, is a podcast that will primarily focus on football in Ireland - League Of Ireland, Women's National League and their derivative competitions. Free to subscribe to and downloadable from iTunes, the first edition of the show is available here.

Attention betting column readers - anyone with any beef about my tips last week can address their concerns to: T. Croly Tallaght Stadium Whitestown Way Dublin 24 That's right, my 8/1 Tricky Treble was ruined by the Hoops and their abysmal 1-man up front defeat to UCD. Bar that, I got 3 out of 6 right, which isn't all that bad! This week sees the first round of fixtures coming to a close, and we've got some tough games on our hands.

You wouldn’t have guessed it judging by the celebrations at Turner’s Cross on Monday, as Billy Dennehy raced towards the away support to celebrate his last gasp away goal to send Shamrock Rovers through, but the Setanta Cup is entering a period of uncertainty.

Hark now hear ladies and gents! 4 out of 6 last week - anyone following my lead would have made some serious cash! If you did, feel free to send me a 12.5% cut - contact me on Twitter - we'll sort something out. I particularly enjoyed the 3/1 tip on Axel "The Boss" Bossekota romping home with two goals at Bray. More of that kind of craic, you say!? Sounds good.

After an indifferent first few weeks of betting tips (some might have a stronger word than ‘indifferent’) Accumulate This is back! I’ve taken stock, cleaned away the mud that was hurled at Extratime Towers, and am ready to line your pockets once more! *Warning – pockets may not be lined*

Is the Premier Division title race over before it has even started? Of course it is not but you would have to be a brave man to bet against a rampant Sligo Rovers.

It’s a bumper Easter Weekend of Airtricity action, and after the ridiculous weather and cancellations over the past week, the teams (and your wallet) will be hoping for a return to form on this holiest of occasions. Check back here later this weekend for predictions for Monday & Tuesday’s games.

Skopje, Zagreb, Tel Aviv, Paris and now the Aviva. You must think that all Irish supporters would be familiar with heartbreak and misery by now? The most recent late drama involving the boys in green was still an unwelcome reminder that football can be a cruel bitch sometimes. A minimum of four points was the target, two were achieved. The momentum from the credible draw in Stockholm was all undone by David Alaba's last minute kick to the nuts as our bid to reach Brazil took a serious dent and calls for the manager’s head grew louder.

Well well well! Scoff all you like, but my tricky treble of Sligo-1, Shamrock Rovers, and Derry to win romped home at the weekend. A tenner bet would have got you back a cool €90 to wash down on Paddy’s Day. There might be something in this aul betting game yet! Now, to a midweek coupon featuring some tasty ties!