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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! 

The Football Show on Off The Ball with Eoin & Nathan. Saturday Football with John Duggan and guests. Football Off The Ball Breakfast, OTB Roadshows. Subscribe for all of that and much more.

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Episodes

The COYGIG Pod Ep.115 | Hope, devastation & reality | IRE 0 - 2 ENG

It wasn't what we dreamed of, but it also wasn't as bad as we feared... Kathleen and Captain Karen take a look back at ultimately a decent night's work in the Aviva, given the sheer class of opponent facing Ireland. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland...

Apr 10, 202425 minSeason 24Ep. 253

Are Ireland waiting in long grass for Lionesses? | GoTB's Rachel O'Sullivan & Sophie Downey

Rachel O'Sullivan & Sophie Downey from Girls on The Ball joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland gear up for European Champions England in their Euro 2025 qualifier at the Aviva tonight. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Apr 09, 202427 minSeason 24Ep. 251

The Silver Fox's den: Ireland kick off Euro 2025 berth in France | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Kathleen joins Ger, Adrian & Shane live from Metz on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast as Eileen Gleeson takes her Ireland team to Metz on the first stop of their Euro 2025 campaign against Hervé Renard's France tonight. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Apr 04, 202416 minSeason 24Ep. 238

The COYGIG Pod Ep.114 | Fahey flies home, Eidevall & Emma, WSL with Gilly Flaherty!

Kathleen McNamee & Captain Karen Duggan are once more joined by WSL legend Gilly Flaherty on this week's pod! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Apr 02, 202447 minSeason 24Ep. 231

The COYGIG Pod Ep.112 | Arsenal outdone, City vs. Chels head-to-head & Karen's WLOI update!

We're back to full strength this week with Kathleen McNamee & Karen Duggan after a monster weekend in the title race, there's the Team of the Week with Emma Carroll & WSL legend Gilly Flaherty pops along too! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland...

Mar 19, 202441 minSeason 24Ep. 198

Emma Hayes' comments cause a stir | Chelsea face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge | Kathleen McNamee | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Host of The COYGIG Podcast Kathleen McNamee joined Off the Ball Breakfast to explain why certain comments from Emma Hayes are causing a stir ahead of Chelsea vs. Arsenal in the Women's Super League. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou...

Mar 15, 202411 minSeason 24Ep. 197

The COYGIG Pod Ep.111 | WLOI dark horses, FA Cup upsets & what United need to do!

With Kathleen banished for crimes against Irish football and Karen's confidence surging after an opening weekend goal, she's taken the reign's alongside HerSport's Alanna Cunnane to pick apart the weekend, including the FA Cup with Goal.com 's Ameé Ruszkai. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @Cadbury...

Mar 11, 202432 minSeason 24Ep. 180

KAREN DUGGAN & SCARLETT HERRON | Women's LOI Preview | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Peamount United's Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron of Shamrock Rovers joined Off The Ball Breakfast as the new season of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division gets underway this Saturday. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou...

Mar 08, 202418 minSeason 24Ep. 178

Peamount look to retain title | Shels feeling dangerous | Big changes at Sligo | LOI Women Launch | OTB Soccer

Kathleen McNamee went along to the launch of the Women's League of Ireland spoke to several players about their expectations for the year ahead. Shelbourne's Pearl Slattery Shamrock Rovers' Aine O'Gorman Sligo Rovers' Emma Hansberry Sligo Rovers' Tommy Hewitt Wexford Youths' Aoibheann Clancy Bohemians' Rachel Kelly DLR's Izzy Finnegan Football on OTB with William Hill Ireland.

Mar 07, 202434 minSeason 24Ep. 174

The COYGIG Pod Ep.110 | "This podcast is brought to you by Delusion..." | European Qualifiers draw reaction!

We're fine, you're fine, everything is fine... we love a challenge, right?? It's official, we're in the group of death for the European Qualifiers and Kathleen & Karen are taking it incredibly well.. sort of... Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland...

Mar 05, 202452 minSeason 24Ep. 165

OTB's Mount Rushmore | Sue Ronan's Top 4 Irish footballers

Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan kicks off OTB's 2024 Mount Rushmore with her Irish women's football picks. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

Mar 04, 202428 minSeason 24Ep. 164

Ireland's potential Nations League opponents | North London derby approaches | Football's Mount Rushmore | Rachel O'Sullivan

Rachel O'Sullivan from Girls on the Ball joined OTB Breakfast to preview the Women's Super League weekend and look ahead to Ireland's potential European opponents with the draw next week. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou...

Mar 01, 202420 minSeason 24Ep. 159

IRELAND 0-2 WALES: First defeat of Gleeson era, worries for Nations League A? | Méabh De Búrca

Former Ireland international Méabh De Burca joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland suffered their first defeat under Eileen Gleeson in a 2-0 defeat to Wales in front of a record attendance at Tallaght Stadium last night. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #The...

Feb 28, 202423 minSeason 24Ep. 150

The COYGIG Pod Ep.109 | "Something needed to be said..." | IRE 0-2 WAL

Kathleen McNamee & Karen Duggan pick apart Ireland's disappointing 0-2 loss to Wales in their first home game of the year. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Feb 28, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 141

The COYGIG Pod Ep.108 | A Denise O'Sullivan Exclusive! Injury update, the Welsh face-off & life after The Courage!

We have a very special bonus pod this week, Irish legend Denise O'Sullivan is alongside Kathleen McNamee with the latest on her injury, how we're going so far in this international window and how her plans are shaping up for her next steps in life & football! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @C...

Feb 26, 202433 minSeason 24Ep. 139

Ireland prepare for Italian challenge | Playing football abroad | ACL crisis | Niamh Farrelly

Ireland international and London City Lionesses player Niamh Farrelly was on Off the Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland's first friendly of the international window vs. Italy. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

Feb 23, 202419 minSeason 24Ep. 138

The COYGIG Pod Ep.107 | A missing midfield, Gilly Flaherty on the WSL & the Team of the Week!

With Karen mysteriously missing from this week's pod, Kathleen is joined by friend of the pod, HerSport's Alanna Cunnane and of course our own Emma Carroll too. Gilly Flaherty also pops along to dive into the weekend's WSL action! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland...

Feb 20, 20241 hrSeason 24Ep. 117

Who is Ireland call-up Emily Murphy? | Big weekend in WSL | Jessy Parker-Humphreys | OTB Breakfast Football

Women's football journalist Jessy Parker-Humphreys joined Off The Ball Breakfast this morning as Chelsea youngster Emily Murphy is called up to Eileen Gleeson's Ireland WNT squad for friendlies against Wales and Italy. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #TheresM...

Feb 16, 202419 minSeason 24Ep. 116

The COYGIG Pod Ep.106 | The Emma Byrne Farewell Tour

It's a very sombre pod as Kathleen & Karen bid farewell to our one and only Emma Byrne, who was today named as part of Eileen Gleeson's permanent Ireland background team... much to our desperate sadness... but also great pride! There was still a full weekend of FA Cup to dissect though, so we swapped an Ireland legend for an English one, Gilly Flaherty! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official ...

Feb 12, 202445 minSeason 24Ep. 80

The COYGIG Pod Ep.105 | The Championship chaos, Eidevall in agreement & Man City's saviours!

Girls on the Ball's Rachel O'Sullivan rejoins Kathleen & a very presidential Captain Karen in the midst of a very busy week of women's football! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Feb 06, 202448 minSeason 24Ep. 79

Bank Holiday Access - 'There's an argument for Roy Keane' | Kenny Cunningham on Ireland's next manager

For the Bank Holiday weekend - here's a chance to listen back to a previously subscriber only podcast! If you would like to have access to more content like this, Join The Obsession and head on over to offtheball.com/join. Joe Molloy was recently joined by the former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham on Off The Ball. With the identity of Stephen Kenny's successor as Ireland manager as yet unknown, Kenny shared his thoughts on those individuals who are considered to be in with the best...

Feb 02, 202419 minSeason 24Ep. 78

Legendary Liverpool supporter Dáire Gorman on his special relationship with Jurgen Klopp and how he came to love the club | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Dáire Gorman and his father Kenny were on Off the Ball Breakfast following his viral video over Christmas with Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool players. Dáire told Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon about the moment he fell in love with Liverpool football and his plans to make sure he gets to see Klopp's final game in charge. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you ...

Feb 02, 202426 minSeason 24Ep. 77
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