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OTB Football

OTB Sportswww.offtheball.com

Welcome to OTB Football. It's where you'll get the finest football analysis with some of the sharpest minds in the game, we'll throw in some nostalgia, transfer nonsense and legends interviews too. Graham Hunter, Brian Kerr, Eoin Doyle, Keith Treacy, David Connolly, Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney and much more too! 

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Episodes

City humiliate Manchester United, ten Hag's mistakes, unstoppable Erling Haaland | Brian Kerr

Nathan Murphy was joined by Brian Kerr at the Etihad Stadium to analyse Manchester City's 6-3 defeat of Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. As well as exploring City's overall excellence, Brian shared his thoughts on how Erling Haaland has taken to Premier League football and where Erik ten Hag got his United team selection wrong. Football is in association with Sky

Oct 02, 202217 min

Martin Lipton on North London Derby

Martin Lipton of The Sun joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM this morning as high-flying Arsenal and solid Spurs meet on Saturday for an enthralling North London Derby. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 30, 202218 min

QATAR: The employer basically owns your life | Sean O'Neill

The Times' Sean O'Neill joins Adrian on #OTBAM this morning for reaction after a British travel executive working for Qatar Airways was found dead in Doha in 2019. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 30, 20229 min

Manchester derby, Ten Hag's charisma | Daniel Harris

Football writer Daniel Harris joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM ahead of United's trip to the Etihad Stadium for the Manchester Derby on Sunday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 30, 202214 min

When Limerick played Real Madrid in Europe | Cian O'Connor

On #OTBAM, Ger and Shane speak to director Cian O'Connor on his new documentary 'Sit Down and Shut Up', which tells the story of Limerick's 1980 European Cup tie against Real Madrid. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effortless...

Sep 29, 202217 min

THE FOOTBALL SHOW: Ireland stutter to Armenia victory in Nations League | Kenny Cunningham

Former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham is alongside Joe Molloy for Wednesday's Football Show as we reflect on last night's 3-2 win for Stephen Kenny's side against Armenia. (00:39) - Kenny blanking Team OTB at the Aviva. (06:36) - Kenny's phone interupts. (07:57) - Assessing Ireland's midfield options. (15:53) - Wing backs need to be more advanced. (28:36) - Criticism of Stephen Kenny. (38:17) - Subs and in game decisions. (47:11) - Disappointment for the 21s. Football on OTB with S...

Sep 28, 202254 min

The game last night was a nothing game | David Meyler

Ex-Ireland midfielder David Meyler joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on Ireland's 3-2 win over Armenia last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 28, 202224 min

Kenny's legacy could be "what might have been | OTB AM reacts

Ger, Shane, Colm, and Nathan assess Ireland's performance after two red cards and a late Robbie Brady penalty proved the difference in a 3-2 win over Armenia at the Aviva Stadium last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Ef...

Sep 28, 202244 min

Will defeat leave Kenny in trouble? | Gavin Cooney

The42's Gavin Cooney joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to preview Ireland's final Nations League game against Armenia tonight, where defeat will see the Boys in Green relegated to Group C. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effortle...

Sep 27, 202216 min

Six-goal thriller at Wembley, Maguire nightmare | Jonathan Wilson

Football writer Jonathan Wilson joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after England rounded off their time in Nations League Group A with a 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow...

Sep 27, 202221 min

The COYGIG Pod Ep.40 | Spanish players speak out | Everton alive in Anfield | An agreeable TOTW...?

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Emma Byrne break down what has been an eventful week for football both on and off the pitch. Emma Carroll also stops by with possibly the most agreed upon Team of the Week so far... Listen to the end to find out how you can win €1,000 for your local grassroots adult club! Got a question for Kathleen, Karen & Emma? Email TheCOYGIGPod@OffTheBall.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ir...

Sep 27, 202244 min

Ireland come up short against Scotland | Sue Ronan

Ex-Ireland Women's manager Sue Ronan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Ireland look to bounce back from defeat in Scotland and gear up for their final Nations League game against Armenia. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effor...

Sep 26, 202219 min

Where Ireland got it wrong vs Scotland | Is Kenny's plan feasible? | Fanning, Treacy & Keegan

Joe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning, Keith Treacy and Shane Keegan to reflect on Ireland's 2-1 defeat to Scotland on Saturday evening. Before a do-or-die Nations League relegation decider with Armenia on Tuesday evening, the lads considered Stephen Kenny's tenure to date and where this team are going under his management. Football is in association with Sky

Sep 25, 202250 min

Coaching Celtic's 'reserves' & working w/ Ange Postecoglou | Admiring Kenny's style | DARREN O'DEA

Nathan Murphy is joined by former Celtic & Irish international Darren O’Dea on the eve of Ireland vs Scotland, as they chat about his new role at Celtic, the influence of Ange Postecoglu & the emerging talent in the Irish ranks. 0.40 - how good Aidan McGeady was 5.10 - leaving home at 15 and missing out on an education 10.10 – Darren’s love for coaching 13.35 - His role at Celtic 16.00 - On Ange Postecoglou 21.10 - What he's seeing in young Irish players 24.40 – Darren’s admiration for w...

Sep 23, 202230 min

Scotland out for revenge | Tom English

BBC's Tom English joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM with the Scottish perspective as Steve Clarke's men take on Ireland in the Nations League on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 23, 202214 min

Legendary Arsenal manager Vic Akers: Katie McCabe, NLD

Legendary Arsenal Women coach VIc Akers joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM ahead of a tantalising North London Derby in the Women's Super League this weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 23, 202216 min

John Giles on 'top class' Collins, why Souness has Grealish sussed & Arsenal's credentials

John Giles joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Football Show to preview Ireland's upcoming games against Scotland and Armenia, and cast his eye over some of the biggest talking points in the Premier League. (04:38) 'What's he done for me?' Picking an international team. (08:06) The one thing Nathan Collins needs now. (13:20) 'I don't believe what Pep is saying about Grealish - Souness is right.' (29:15) Have Arsenal finally become the real deal? (37:40) Declan Rice and the descent of West Ham Uni...

Sep 22, 202246 min

Philippe Auclair | Mbappe v KFC, French FA, record red cards

Football writer Philippe Auclair joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM to talk all things French football, with the country's FA facing sexual abuse allegations at their Clairefontaine academy. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effo...

Sep 22, 202214 min

Unrealistic England expectations, Kane's back-up | Jonathan Wilson

Football writer Jonathan Wilson joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM as England prepare for Nations League games against Germany and Italy ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 22, 202221 min

'There'll be no justice for Hillsborough' | Two survivors explain why they keep going | The Football Show

Joe Molloy was joined by two Hillsborough disaster survivors Tony Evans and Richie Greaves on Wednesday's Off The Ball. A little over 10 years after the British Prime Minister David Cameron apologised to those directly impacted by the tragedy in the House of Commons, Tony and Richie explored the ways in which life has become increasingly difficult for the survivors and their families in the years since. Football is in association with Sky

Sep 21, 202246 min
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