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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

Ogbene's smart move, European challenge begins for Rovers | Vinny Perth

Former Dundalk manager, Vinny Perth was in studio to discuss League of Ireland clubs beginning they're Champions League journey and to talk some Irish transfers. 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.

Jul 10, 202321 min

Shane Keegan: LOI latest, sending an Irish side to Europe and transfer madness

Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest from the world of football in terms of transfers and results. They will discuss if Arsenal are getting the transfer market right, ask if Man United would be right in getting rid of goalkeeper David De Gea and look ahead to the European adventures of the League of Ireland sides which begin next week

Jul 08, 202328 min

EXCLUSIVE Aoife Mannion: Man Utd star speaks for first time since missing out on World Cup squad

Manchester United's Aoife Mannion joined OTB AM to reflect on last night's defeat for Ireland against France and tells the crew how she felt after missing out on Vera Pauw's World Cup squad. 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.

Jul 07, 202326 min

The COYGIG Pod Ep.75 | REACTION: Ireland 0-3 France | Blind optimism vs. reality, home-soil debuts & tactics, tactics, tactics!

Kathleen & Karen are once more along and full of energy (or maybe not..) for an early morning pod to reflect on a difficult night in Tallaght against France. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Jul 07, 202330 min

LOI Matchday with Adegboyega, Osam & Craven

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Drogheda United defender Emmanuel Adegboyega about defending on the ball and frustrating Shamrock Rovers. UCD defender Evan Osam on fighting relegation as they gear up to launch themselves at Shels. Bray Wanderers midfielder Darr...

Jul 06, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 28

LOI Matchday EXTRA with Adegboyega, Osam & Craven

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all three interviews with host Stephen Doyle and Drogheda United centre-half Emmanuel Adegboyega, Evan Osam of UCD & Bray Wanderers midfielder Darren Craven.

Jul 06, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Louise Quinn - In conversation with Brian O'Driscoll | Hampden Park emotions & World Cup expectation

In the fourth episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', Republic of Ireland defender heading to the World Cup in Australia Louise Quinn joins Brian to discuss what went through her mind in Hampden Park, the expectations ahead of the World Cup and the state of women's sport in Ireland. In partnership with Guinness, ‘In Conversation with Brian O’Driscoll’ is celebrating and sharing stories from Ireland’s leading female athletes and sporting personalities. It’s all with thanks to Guinness...

Jul 06, 202323 min

Tallaght World Cup send-off, Pauw reaction, Daly v Russo | Meabh De Burca

Former Republic of Ireland international, Meabh De Burca was in studio with Shane & Kathleen to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup send-off match against France and discuss England's forward options for 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.

Jul 06, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 25

GAVIN BAZUNU: Supporting Kenny | Rovers return | Media criticism | Ronaldo penalty

Republic of Ireland and Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu joined Shane Hannon for a chat at the Shamrock Rovers Academy at Roadstone. They talked Stephen Kenny criticism, Southampton’s relegation, his favourite saves, and lessons in psychology. It came as Shamrock Rovers Football Club launched an internal club initiative called The Boot Room. This social initiative is aimed at educating young players in valuing and looking after their prized matchday equipment – their boots! The Boot Room unit...

Jul 05, 202310 min

What is a club? Gerrard's Saudi move: Jonathan Wilson

Football writer, Jonathan Wilson joined Shane & Johnny on OTB AM to discuss the impact of the Saudi movement in football. 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.

Jul 04, 202316 min

Vinny Perth: Not over hyping League of Ireland young guns

Vinny Perth joined Shane and Johnny on OTB AM to discuss the League of Ireland title race and some of the impressive young talent in the league. 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.

Jul 03, 202317 min

McCabe, Littlejohn, Fahey, Irish squad media day, jersey presenatations

Off the Ball’s Kathleen McNamee and Aisling O’Reilly headed out to UCD for the jersey presentations and to talk to the squad ahead of their travels. Timestamps below: (01:00) – Izzy Atkinson (06:50) – Sinead Farrelly (13:10) – Ciara Grant (20:00) – Heather Payne (24:10) – Lucy Quinn (30:15) – Kyra Carusa (35:50) – Megan Walsh (38:50) – Katie McCabe (45:40) – Ruesha Littlejohn (53:20) – Niamh Fahey (59:00) – Abbie Larkin (01:05:00) – Claire O'Riordan

Jun 30, 20231 hr 15 min

Motion for more funding for grassroots football: Labour Leader, Ivana Bacik

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM this morning with the party set to put forward a Dáil motion calling for investment in Irish football. 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

Jun 30, 202320 min

Manchester City S&C coach, Shayne Murphy: Grealish is right to enjoy himself

Manchester City S&C coach, Shayne Murphy joined Adrian & Shane in studio to discuss why S&C is important for elite and non-elite athletes. 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

Jun 30, 202314 min

Do-or-die for Kenny in September, Mount or Rice? | OTB AM Reacts

Adrian, Shane & Colm discuss the sports headlines to kick off this morning's #OTBAM. 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

Jun 30, 202329 min

LOI Matchday with Gaffney, Honohan & Idowu

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Shamrock Rovers centre-forward Rory Gaffney who isn't getting carried away despite the Hoops going seven points clear at the top of the table. Cork City centre-half Josh Honohan on the quiet confidence on Leeside that they can av...

Jun 29, 202317 min

LOI Matchday EXTRA with Gaffney, Honohan & Idowu

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all three interviews with host Stephen Doyle and Shamrock Rovers centre-forward Rory Gaffney, Cork City centre-half Josh Honohan & Waterford midfielder Roland Idowu

Jun 29, 202338 min

'We don't really fear anyone!' | Ireland Women's National Team Celebration Night

The 23 Ireland players and Ireland manager Vera Pauw gathered in the Mansion House, in celebration of all their achievements as they are a few weeks away from heading down under for Ireland's first ever Women's World Cup! Aisling O'Reilly and Nathan Murphy spoke with Pauw, Ireland captain Katie McCabe and a host of others in the Round Room of the Mansion House. It is all in partnership with Sky Ireland | #OUTBELIEVE

Jun 29, 20231 hr 36 min
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