Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize taster from this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mayo legend Lee Keegan reflects on the retirement of Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton. We speak to former Springbok Jean de Villiers. United We Stand's Andy Mitten talks the arrival of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, and the enduring obsession with the club around the world. Plus, Vinny Perth on Irish football's 2024. This morning's Breakfast Bite sees Ger, Colm and Ar...
Nov 20, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 915
The COYGIG Pod is back and this week Karen is sitting in the hosting seat! Joined by Jamie and Scarlett, they delve into the weeks football news including whether or not Aoife Manion will be included in the squad to face Wales. 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...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min•Season 24Ep. 913
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of good nights in the Nations League for both Northern Ireland and Scotland with Liverpool full-backs to the fore. Derry City have moved quickly to replace manager Ruaidhri Higgins. Robbie Keane has once again been defending his decision to manage in Israel. And could Chelsea sign away Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher?
Nov 19, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 911
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the day's football news, which is dominated by the Republic of Ireland's second half collapse at Wembley. Heimir Hallgrimsson attempts to rationalise the capitulation, and we also catch up with debutant Mark McGuinness. Lee Carsley discusses what he's learned during his time in charge of England. We round up the rest of last night's Nations League affairs. Plus, the latest on Neymar's future in Saudi Arabia.
Nov 18, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 908
As part of Movember, Eoin Sheahan and Shelbourne's Sean Boyd braved a cold plunge followed by a sauna all while chatting about the importance of being open around your mental health. Boyd's family has felt the direct impact of suicide and he is keen to raise awareness for the help that is there. If you or someone needs help: https://ie.movember.com/mens-health/get-support . This Movember grow a Mo, Move for Movember, Host or Mo your own Way. All to save lives. Sign up now at Movember.com . @Move...
Nov 15, 2024•19 min•Season 24Ep. 903
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to last night's Nations League win for the Republic of Ireland at home to Finland. We hear from manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, who told Nathan Ireland still need to improve despite the three points. Lee Carsley's faith in youth is restored, as he explains Harry Kane benching against Greece. It's all change at Derry City, with Ruaidhri Higgins' departure as manager confirmed. And Bohemians continue to get their business done early, signing a...
Nov 15, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 902
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the latest football news. We hear from Heimir Hallgrimsson on his task of replacing Chiedozie Ogbene, and Nathan Collins on why he makes a good captain ahead of tonight's clash of the Republic of Ireland and Finland. There's reaction as a second video allegedly featuring David Coote comes to light. Clubs line up for compensation should Manchester City be found guilty of their 115 charges. Bohemians have moved to rectify this seas...
Nov 14, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 897
Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize sampling of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, none other than Paul Mescal joined us for a very special edition of You Had To Be There. Alan Quinlan assessed the Ireland team selection for tomorrow night's test with Argentina at the Aviva. And Gavin Cooney joined us to look ahead to the Republic of Ireland's Nations League clash with Finland. And it's there we take our Breakfast Bite, with Gavin saying the onus is ...
Nov 14, 2024•17 min•Season 24Ep. 898
On a Wednesday Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins ahead of tomorrow night's Nations League clash with England. Hallgrimsson addresses Robbie Keane's controversial cap presentation to the squad, the latest fitness updates on Dara O'Shea and Festy Ebosele, and Andrew Moran's potential for a second cap this week. We also hear from new England call-up Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the influence upon ...
Nov 13, 2024•13 min•Season 24Ep. 892
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of Thursday's Nations League meeting with Finland, and we meet the man touted as Ireland's next Wes Hoolahan - Andrew Moran. Gavin Bazunu's future could lie away from Southampton, despite his impending return from a long-term injury. A couple of surprising departures from Waterford, as they tie down Darragh Leahy. Katie McCabe helps Arsenal to a big win in the Women's Champions League. And we hear fro...
Nov 13, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 891
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sampling of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning's show began with a look at this morning's papers, which includes the opprobrium thrown Robbie Keane's way after the FAI got the former Maccabi Tel Aviv manager in to present caps to the current Republic of Ireland squad. Elsewhere on this morning's show, we spoke to Argentina assistant coach Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe ahead of Friday's test with Ireland. We also chat to for...
Nov 13, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 889
Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Jamie Finn discuss a big weekend of Women's Super League action which saw Arsenal regain their footing while Chelsea and Man City stormed ahead. 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...
Nov 12, 2024•45 min•Season 24Ep. 887
On Tuesday's edition of Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the latest football news. We hear from Republic of Ireland assistant John O'Shea and Sammie Szmodics on how they're going about building confidence in the squad ahead of Thursday's Nations League date with Finland. Phil has the latest on the David Coote situation. Reaction to Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United departure. Could Frank Lampard return to management at Coventry? And we hear from the Manchester City and ...
Nov 12, 2024•13 min•Season 24Ep. 885
Ireland defender Louise Quinn joined The Football Show this evening to talk to Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan about all things Ireland football. With a big international window coming up, some massive club games in England and her own injury challenges, Quinn still found time to explain what she loves about watching Nathan Collins as a player. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
Nov 12, 2024•27 min•Season 24Ep. 888
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your amuse-bouche to the main course that is Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning, Ger, Colm and Arthur opened the show by discussing the David Coote controversy, and whether or not the Premier League official's career should be forever ruined by it. In the main podcast, you can find: The NZ Herald's Gregor Paul on the All Blacks' victory over Ireland Mark Critchley of The Athletic on contrasting moods at the Manchester giants And Sligo Rovers manager Jo...
Nov 12, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 882
On Monday's Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you news of three alterations to the Republic of Ireland squad preparing for the Nations League games with Finland and England. We hear from assistant manager John O'Shea and Sammie Szmodics, who was one of only ten players training today at Abbotstown. Trent Alexander-Arnold's expected absence is revealed. St. Pat's manager Stephen Kenny has compared their new signing to Chiedozie Ogbene. Bohemians are close to easing their striker worri...
Nov 11, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 876
On Monday's edition of Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction from yesterday's FAI Cup final at the Aviva. We hear from celebrating Drogheda United players Shane Farrell and Ryan Brennan, as well as Brian Maher and Mark Connolly from beaten finalists Derry City, Ruben Amorim provides an update on Ruud van Nistelrooy's future at Manchester United, as the interim boss discloses the meaning of yesterday's Stretford End farewell. Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's injury woes, as two of...
Nov 11, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 874
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show... Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to set the scene for Ireland's mammoth test with the All Blacks tonight. Keith Treacy looks back on Shamrock Rovers' 2-1 win over TNS, and previews Sunday's FAI Cup final. And your Breakfast Bite this morning takes you through the morning's back pages, as Phil, Colm and Arthur dive into that Rovers win over TNS, and Shane Duffy's return t...
Nov 08, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 868
On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you tons of reaction from last night's European action. Stephen Bradley addresses Johnny Kenny's future at Shamrock Rovers after another win for the Hoops in the Conference League. Ruud van Nistelrooy discusses his potential role under incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim. Enzo Maresca on piling further pressure on Arsenal after Chelsea goals fly in 2-by-2 against Noah. Ange Postecoglou on a memorable night - for both good and bad - for...
Nov 08, 2024•18 min•Season 24Ep. 867
On a special edition of Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Republic of Ireland squad for this month's Nations League games with Finland and England. Nathan Murphy catches up with manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, who has bad news regarding Chiedozie Ogbene, the reasons for Matt Doherty's continued exile, and why Festy Ebosele is not listed among his defenders. There are 2 new call-ups to the England squad ahead of that Wembley showdown with Ireland. The Ireland women's team learn of thei...
Nov 07, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 863
On Thursday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to last night's Champions League outings for Arsenal and Aston Villa. We hear from Mikel Arteta on the refereeing decisions he feels cost his Arsenal players against Inter. Ezri Konsa on Tyrone Mings' brain-fart in Bruges. Stephen Bradley and Dan Cleary look ahead to Shamrock Rovers' Conference League clash with TNS. Ange Postecoglou on what football can offer in a turbulent political world. And we hear from new Dundalk manager C...
Nov 07, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 862
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your easy-to-digest FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ger, Colm and Arthur discussed the impending arrival of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, it being 'fun' to watch Manchester City suffer, and when is a 4-1 not a 4-1? Elsewhere on the show... Ex-Irish athlete Ciarán Ó Lionáird joined the lads to discuss the U.S. election. All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams has the "popcorn" out for Friday's test with I...
Nov 06, 2024•18 min•Season 24Ep. 857
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction from a surprising night of Champions League action. Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva disagree over Manchester City's current status, while Ruben Amorim talks up Viktor Gyorkeres' future after his hat-trick last night. Arne Slot on Curtis Jones' new role in the Liverpool midfield, and how they must improve on last night's thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen. Brendan Rodgers basks in the glow of one of Celtic's great European ni...
Nov 06, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 856
Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron join Alanna Cunnane to discuss the standout players and managers in the LOIW season, bid farewell to Athlone Town’s league winning manager Ciarán Kilduff and break down all things WSL, including Arsenal and Man United’s 1-1 draw over the weekend. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf 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 Nat...
Nov 05, 2024•46 min•Season 24Ep. 853
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the action and reaction from last night's West London derby, with Harry Wilson's injury-time brace proving the difference for Fulham. We hear from Brentford boss Thomas Frank and his Fulham counterpart Marco Silva. Caoimhin Kelleher addresses his future ahead of tonight's Champions League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen, and we also hear from Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso. Pep Guardiola's sounding downbeat about Manchester City's multi-prong...
Nov 05, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 851
On Monday's Breakfast Bite, Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea and Colm Boohig set the table for the day ahead. How would Mick fare in the Jungle? Should Liverpool push the boat out to keep Mo Salah? And is Lisandro Martinez a 'thug'? To hear the full podcast, including: Jonathan Wilson on the weekend's Premier League action Alan Quinlan begins our look ahead to Ireland's clash with the All Blacks. Eoin Doyle reflects on Shelbourne's SSE Airtricity Premier Division title win. And, as ever - the Performanc...
Nov 04, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 849
On Monday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of who's benefitting and how from the government's Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Funding announcements. Surprising news from Arsenal, with their sporting director set to leave, and where he's likely to land. There's reaction from yesterday's pair of Premier League encounters, with Enzo Maresca unhappy that Lisandro Martinez didn't see red at Old Trafford. The nominees are revealed for the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Pla...
Nov 04, 2024•13 min•Season 24Ep. 848
Former ROI footballer, Keith Treacy, joins Richie McCormack in studio to breakdown the Man United vs Chelsea draw on the second episode of this week's Sunday Kickback. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Nov 03, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 845
Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr joins Stephen Doyle on this week's first episode of 'The Sunday Kickback'. They discuss Tottenham's incredible second half comeback to beat Aston Villa 4-1, where Villa went wrong, and they look ahead to the rest of the Premier League. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Nov 03, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 844
Head Coach of the Irish Down Syndrome Futsal squad and FAI Football for All Development Officer Paul Smyth, Shelbourne and Ireland defender Josh Hennessy and Dundalk and Ireland defender Jamie Linden joined Shane Hannon for a very special Saturday Panel in studio today.
Nov 02, 2024•24 min•Season 24Ep. 842
