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Football Weekly Extra: Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by Thierry Henry

James Richardson welcomes a bumper panel of Paul Doyle, Barry Glendenning, Sean Ingle and Jonathan Wilson to discuss the week's dramatic World Cup play-offs.

The pod start by discussing the reaction in Paris and Dublin to Thierry Henry's double handball before William Gallas's goal, before arguing about video technology, Henry's reputation and what, if anything, Ireland can do now.

Slovenia finished sixth in their qualification group for Euro 2008, so how did they manage to get past Russia? Jonathan Wilson explains - before revealing what defeat will mean for Guus Hiddink's future.

Elsewhere, Sid Lowe has news from La Liga, there's a preview of the weekend's Premier League matches, including Liverpool v Man City, and we also reveal which pod members resemble Tintin characters.

Post your comments below - please keep it civil - or find us on Facebook and Twitter. And while you're messing about on the internet, have a look here for your chance to meet the Football Weekly crew - and David Pleat - in the flesh at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

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