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OTB Football

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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

Evan Ferguson: Choosing Brighton over Liverpool, Irish debut

Shane Hannon spoke to young Republic of Ireland star, Evan Ferguson about his move to Brighton, his first international cap and working under Stephen Kenny. 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

Nov 25, 202211 min

Mark Your Card: Football | Are Germany done for? Lewandowski to let rip?

John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to pick through the most interesting ties in this weekend's World Cup fixtures. Mark Your Card Football is all in association with Betway. Get Ireland-customer exclusive free bets, boosts and superboosts on the World Cup and more. 18+, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way - visit Dunlewey.net.

Nov 24, 202214 min

Glazers selling United, Gavi a 'hotheaded young bull' | Andy Mitten

Football journalist Andy Mitten joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to react to the latest at the World Cup, plus the news that the Glazers are open to selling Manchester United. 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

Nov 24, 202223 min

WORLD CUP: Germany falter, Spain shine | Dave McIntyre

Commentator extraordinaire Dave McIntyre joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM for the latest World Cup news, with Argentina & Germany facing effective knockout games from here on, and hot favourites Brazil facing a tricky Serbian side today. 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 ...

Nov 24, 202218 min

Why Iran's players chose silence, 'tone deaf' Carlos Queiroz | Jeré Longman

Joe Molloy was joined by New York Times journalist Jeré Longman to discuss the Iranian players' anthem protest during Monday's World Cup clash with England. A straight forward gesture on the face of it, Jeré explored the shrouded complexities of everything from the team's presence at the tournament, to the possibilities of what might occur in the coming games against Wales and the United States of America. Football in association with Sky

Nov 23, 202223 min

Baby Spain make their World Cup bow | Graham Hunter

The Big Interview's Graham Hunter joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM live from Qatar as a young Spanish side kick off their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica today. 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

Nov 23, 202226 min

Packie Bonner: Kelleher v Bazunu, Kenny pressure, Italia 90

Packie Bonner joined Shane Hannon to discuss Irish football, quality goalkeepers and look back at some Italia 90 memories. 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

Nov 23, 202219 min

MANCHESTER UNITED FOR SALE! Matt Slater explores what happens next

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Matt Slater on Tuesday's Football Show where he shared his thoughts on reports that Manchester United could be up for sale. Furthermore, speaking to us live from Qatar Matt shared with us his World Cup experience so far, including Gianni Infantino's remarkable speech, and the One Love armband fiasco. Football in association with Sky

Nov 22, 202218 min

Kevin Kilbane Live in Qatar: armband failure, inside Brazil's hotel

Ex-Ireland World Cup star Kevin Kilbane joins Ger and Shane live from Qatar on #OTBAM as he gives his thoughts on the first few days of the 2022 World Cup. 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

Nov 22, 202223 min

FIFA are the villains here: Jonathan Wilson

Football writer Jonathan Wilson joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on captains of European nations opting not to wear the One Love armband, plus his other observations from the first days of the World Cup. 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 ...

Nov 22, 202227 min

The COYGIG Pod Ep.48 | *That* Arsenal-United game, City's constant changes & Emma Byrne's TOTW!

Ireland internationals Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne are alongside Kathleen McNamee as ever on the pod. There's a full breakdown of the weekend's WSL action, Karen gives us the low-down on her new signing with Peamount (and her impending holiday) & with no Emma Carroll around, Emma Byrne picks up the mantle of 'Emma's Team of the Week'! **Make sure to listen to find out how you can win €1,000 for your local grassroots adult club!** Got a question for Kathleen, Karen & Emma? Email TheCOYGIG...

Nov 22, 202245 min

One Love fiasco, Infantino's cunning, UK media handling of Qatar | The Football Show

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning on Monday's Football Show. From the decision of players to abandon the One Love armbands after the threat of sanction by FIFA, to opening wins for England, the Netherlands and a well-earned draw for Wales, the lads discussed it all on this evening's Off The Ball. Football in association with Sky

Nov 21, 202245 min

One Love armbanned, World Cup opening match flat | David Sneyd

The42's David Sneyd joins Ger and Shane as #OTBAM looks back on the opening day of the World Cup, with not much happening on the pitch, but a hell of a lot happening off it... 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...

Nov 21, 202212 min

Ireland: 3 player who impressed & disappointed | David Sneyd

David Sneyd of The42 joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to run through which Ireland players shone - and which ones have been left in the dark - following international friendlies against Norway and Malta. 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 Gill...

Nov 21, 202224 min

Surviving cancer | Celtic legacy | JOHN HARTSON

Celtic and Wales legend John Hartson joined Joe Molloy at The Camden to discuss all things Celtic and Wales and all things he has had to overcome. In association with @Bud_Ireland. Always drink responsibly, Get the facts, visit http://drinkaware.ie

Nov 20, 202244 min

FOOTBALL SATURDAY - World Cup Preview | Ronaldo's petulance | Aviva set piece disasters

OTB's John Duggan was joined by Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster Johnny Ward and former Republic of Ireland international David Meyler to look at all the big stories in the world of football including their picks for the World Cup and if Cristiano Ronaldo has blown his chances. Football with thanks to @SkyIreland

Nov 19, 20221 hr 29 min

THE SATURDAY PANEL - World Cup memories with Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella

Former Republic of Ireland stars Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella join John Duggan to look back on previous World Cup triumphs for Ireland and give their views ahead of tomorrow's kick off of this year's festival of football in Qatar. Brought to you with thanks to Carry Out, Ireland’s largest independent off licence.

Nov 19, 202250 min
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