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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

Should Ireland move on from Vera Pauw? | OTB AM Reacts

Following Ireland's bitter loss to Canada at the World Cup, OTB AM discuss whether we should move on from Vera Pauw. 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 27, 202333 min

The COYGIG Pod Ep.79 | CAN 2 - 1 IRL | A proud defensive-press, unnecessary subbing & that McCabe Olympico!

It's a sad day for Irish football, but still one we can be so so proud of - and no one more so than Emma Byrne & Karen Duggan, who join Kathleen McNamee live from Perth after a devastatingly disappointing result for Ireland. 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. #CadburyS...

Jul 26, 202331 min

Managers shouldn't single out players after a loss | Meabh De Burca

Former Irish player Meabh De Burca chimes in on Vera Pauw's comments regarding Marissa Sheva and Ireland's defensive tactics. 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 26, 202315 min

"Have the guts to fail" | Must-win for Ireland | Linda Gorman

Irish legend Linda Gorman provides poetic encouragement to Irish team at the World Cup on OTB AM. 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 26, 202320 min

Where is Amber Barrett? | Vera Pauw questionable selections | OTB AM

Kathleen McNamee continues the buildup to Ireland v Canada as she joins the lads live from Perth on OTB AM. 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 26, 202330 min

Kevin Kilbane predicts IRELAND vs. CANADA | OTB AM

Former Ireland international Kevin Kilbane talks with Colm Boohig ahead of Ireland's clash with Canada in their 2nd game at the Women's 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 26, 202318 min

Women's World Cup Show | Where will Ireland find some desperately needed goals?

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Kathleen McNamee and The Journal's Sinead O'Carroll live from Australia for a look ahead to Ireland's second game of the World Cup against Canada on Wednesday morning. With plenty to talk about, one question hung over everything else on today's show: can Ireland find a reliable source of goals? In association with Sure | #SURExFIFAWWC

Jul 25, 202334 min

The COYGIG Pod Ep.78 | To (Group) B or not to (Group) B | Canada preview with Carmelina Moscato | Winners & losers of Round 1!

We've reached the end of round one of the group stages and naturally, Kathleen & Emma Byrne have a few thoughts... then there's just the small matter of a fierce-looking Canadian team waiting for Ireland tomorrow - thankfully we have Olympic bronze medalist & 3x Canadian WWC player Carmelina Moscato on hand to bring just a bit of our bias into perspective! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG ...

Jul 25, 202348 min

All to play for - Ireland vs Canada | Should Abbie Larkin start? | Sue Ronan

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Vera Pauw's side need a positive result against Canada to keep their World Cup hopes alive. 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 25, 202322 min

Missing out on the World Cup squad | Irish fans taking over Australia! | Sarah Rowe

Irish footballer Sarah Rowe chats the Women's World Cup, Irish in Austrlia, adapting her body to different sports & more on OTB AM! 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 24, 202312 min

OTB AM Reacts: World Cup defeat, Irish rugby captain Nichola Fryday retires

Shane, Aisling & Colm react to the latest sports news, including a debrief on Ireland World Cup opener and the new that Irish rugby captain, Nichola Fryday is retiring. 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 21, 202333 min

First ever All-Island Cup final | Galway United's Aislinn Meaney

Galway United & Republic of Ireland midfielder Aislinn Meaney joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM as her side face Cliftonville in the first ever All-Island Cup final at the Showgrounds 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.

Jul 21, 202311 min

Ireland weren't overwhelmed, Amber Barrett conundrum | Irish legend, Linda Gorman

Former Republic of Ireland player and manager Linda Gorman joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM after the Girls in Green lost to Australia by the slimmest of margins in their opening World Cup group game. 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 21, 202322 min

The COYGIG Pod Ep.77 | AUS 1 - 0 IRL | 'It was good to be disappointed..', McCabe vs. Raso & sympathy for Sheva!

Our first World Cup is officially started, Kathleen McNamee is joined as ever by Captain Karen & Emma Byrne to pick through it all. 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 21, 202336 min

LOI Matchday with Cullen, Cremin, Byrne & Galvin

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 has been speaking to Cockhill Celtic boss about goalkeeper managers and the Seagulls landing in Buncrana. Kilbarrack United's new signing Dano Byrne on why he left League of Ireland football and the pressure on Finn Harps. Evan Galvin and his...

Jul 20, 202319 min

LOI Matchday EXTRA with Cullen, Cremin, Byrne & Galvin

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 four interviews. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Cockhill Celtic boss about goalkeeper managers and the Seagulls landing in Buncrana. Kilbarrack United's new signing Dano Byrne on why he left League of Ireland football and the pressure on Finn Harps. Evan Galvin and h...

Jul 20, 202350 min

It's time to get excited, the road down under | Ireland legend, Linda Gorman

Ireland legend and first ever manager of the Irish Women's team, Linda Gorman joined Ger & Colm in studio to build the excitement for Ireland's first World Cup and remember the journey of this team. 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 20, 202320 min

World Cup is a full circle moment for this team | Luke Connolly

Cork GAA footballer, Luke Connolly and brother of Irish international, Megan Connolly joins Ger & Colm live from Sydney as his family head to the stadium for Ireland's first World Cup moment. 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 20, 20239 min

LIVE from Sydney, World Cup build-up with Kathleen McNamee

Just hours from Ireland's World Cup Kick-off, Kathleen McNamee is live from the stadium in Sydney with Ger & Colm. 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 20, 202315 min
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