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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

Euros Heartbreak for Ireland v Wales | Kathleen McNamee & Rachel O'Sullivan | OTB Breakfast Soccer

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee & GirlsontheBall’s Rachel O’Sullivan join the show to break down Ireland’s heartbreaking loss vs Wales in the 2nd leg of their Euro 2025 playoff final. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinaction 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from ...

Dec 04, 202422 minSeason 24Ep. 966

OTB Breakfast Bite | Ireland's WNT and the lessons not learned

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we have reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT missing out on qualification for next summer's Euros with defeat to Wales at the Aviva. James Treacy joins us to talk rugby. We chat to prospective Kildare GAA vice-chair Colm Nolan. And there's a State of the Tennis Union chat with Luke Jensen. But this morning's Breakfast Bite takes us back to that dissection of Irelan...

Dec 04, 202411 minSeason 24Ep. 967

Football Daily | Gleeson's penalty science, Palmer Pat's a no-brainer, another winter World Cup ahoy

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the scene for tonight's Women's Euro playoff second leg at the Aviva, where the Republic of Ireland take on Wales. With the sides deadlocked after Friday's first leg, Eileen Gleeson's been discussing penalties, while Katie McCabe's stressed the importance of harnessing nerves. Romal Palmer has described re-signing for St. Pat's as a no-brainer. Ipswich leap to the defence of their captain Sam Morsy, while West Ham are eyeing up a potential replacement ...

Dec 03, 20249 minSeason 24Ep. 964

Can Ireland make history tonight? | Ireland v Wales Euro 2025 playoff | Kathleen McNamee | OTB Breakfast Soccer

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee joins Ger & Colm in studio to look ahead to Ireland’s crucial clash vs Wales in the 2nd leg of their Euro 2025 playoff final tonight. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinaction 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off ...

Dec 03, 202418 minSeason 24Ep. 962

Football Daily | Salah to PSG? Amorim wants more from Rashford, Bove health update

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan reveals the latest interested party in Liverpool's Mo Salah. We hear from Virgil van Dijk on Caoimhin Kelleher's latest clean sheet against Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola on the reasons for his six-digit salute at Anfield. Enzo Maresca rules Chelsea out of a title challenge. Ange Postecoglou doesn't have the violins out after Tottenham drop two more points at home. Ruben Amorim still demands more from Marcus Rashford, and Sean Dyche on whether a rethink ...

Dec 02, 202412 minSeason 24Ep. 960

OTB Breakfast Bite | Brian Barry Murphy on City's impossible task at Anfield

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy broke down City's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Alan Quinlan wrapped up Ireland's autumn. And Tommy Rooney on a busy weekend of club action. But this morning's Bite takes us back to Brian Barry-Murphy, discussing how Pep got it wrong yesterday at Anfield. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday morning...

Dec 02, 202411 minSeason 24Ep. 959

Ireland are halfway to Switzerland | Wales 1-1 Rep. of Ireland | SCARLETT HERRON

Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron was live in studio with Eoin Sheahan, with Kathleen McNamee dialling in from Cardiff, to reflect on Ireland's 1-1 draw away to Wales. The draw sets up the return leg in Dublin on Tuesday as being a winner takes all clash, with the victor heading to Switzerland and #Euro2025. Football with William Hill.

Nov 29, 202422 minSeason 24Ep. 955

Football Daily | Rovers' Viennese waltz, Gleeson demands discipline, United making Amorim anxious

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' invaluable point in the Conference League, as we hear from Stephen Bradley. Ruben Amorim admits his Manchester United players are giving him anxiety. Eileen Gleeson and Denise O'Sullivan speak ahead of tonight's vital Euro playoff for Ireland's WNT in Cardiff. And we hear from new Coventry manager Frank Lampard.

Nov 29, 202412 minSeason 24Ep. 953

Ireland's crucial clash in Cardiff | All the pressure on Ireland? | Kathleen McNamee | OTB Breakfast Soccer

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee is LIVE from Wales ahead of Ireland’s crucial 1st leg vs Wales in their Euro 2025 qualification playoff final tonight. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinaction 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball....

Nov 29, 202415 minSeason 24Ep. 952

Lucy Quinn: The fiery Welsh | Building a legacy | And learning from playing against the best

Republic of Ireland international Lucy Quinn was on the line to look ahead to tomorrow night's mammoth EURO '25 play-off clash between Ireland and Cymru in Cardiff. The Birmingham star will miss the game through injury, but insists that this team have what it takes to get the job done fore Ireland. Quinn talks also of the squad learning from playing England, France and Sweden in a tough Nations League group and building a legacy for future generations. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill ...

Nov 28, 202418 minSeason 24Ep. 949

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 136 | History awaits, Are Ireland the favourites?

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan, Jamie Finn and Scarlett Herron look ahead to the first leg of Ireland's Euro qualifier clash with 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 28, 202431 minSeason 24Ep. 948

Football Daily | Slot praise for Irish stars, Leicester get Ruud, Rovers' Vienna test

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up all of the Champions League action with Liverpool putting Real Madrid to the sword at Anfield, and Unai Emery's discontent at Aston Villa being denied a famous win at home to Juventus. Stephen Bradley looks ahead to Shamrock Rovers' latest Conference League outing. Leicester bag Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. And a Drogheda stalwart bids farewell to the Cup winners.

Nov 28, 202410 minSeason 24Ep. 947

Football Daily | City collapse, Default is Ireland's sweetest word, Bohs add experience

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up the Champions League latest, and we hear from Pep Guardiola on Manchester City's collapse at home to Feyenoord. There's an explainer on how the Republic of Ireland are practically assured of a place at Euro 2028, and we speak to FAI CEO David Courell. Bohemians have added some title-winning experience to their squad. And a former Ireland striker is to cut his managerial teeth in the First Division.

Nov 27, 202414 minSeason 24Ep. 944

OTB Breakfast Bite | Where's Evan Ferguson off to in January

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - just a small taster of this morning's busy Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ger, Colm and Arthur were joined by legendary Wallabies scrum-half George Gregan to look ahead to Saturday's Test at the Aviva Stadium. Kildare midfielder Kevin Feely on the current glut of players stepping back from Gaelic football. Plus Stephen O'Meara on the proposed rule changes in Gaelic football. But this morning's Bite takes you to the start of the show, w...

Nov 27, 202414 minSeason 24Ep. 943

Football Daily | Agg on Saudi protest, Shels snap up Dundalk winger, Howe tackles Newcastle's goal drought

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan checks in with the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Euro playoff with Wales. Lily Agg discusses her protest letter to FIFA over Saudi sponsorship deals, and what the squad have learned from February's friendly defeat to Wales. Shelbourne have raided Dundalk for a highly-regarded winger, as a Pat's defender fends off interest from Bohemians to commit to the Richmond Park club. Eddie Howe on Newcastle's poor record post-international breaks, an...

Nov 26, 202415 minSeason 24Ep. 939

Football Daily | Salah contract latest, United players think too much, Potter for Leicester?

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on Mo Salah's future at Liverpool. Arne Slot calls for cool heads as Liverpool move 8-points clear at the top of the Premier League. Ruben Amorim believes his Manchester United players are thinking too much. And the latest on the mess at Leicester, amid Steve Cooper's sacking, player arguments, and the contenders to fill the King Power throne.

Nov 25, 202416 minSeason 24Ep. 934

Southampton 2 - 3 Liverpool | Salah Scores Double | Premier League | The Sunday Kickback

Brian Kerr joins Stephen Doyle on the first episode of this week's Sunday Kickback! With two late goals from Liverpool star, Salah, they discuss his contract renewal for next season, Liverpool's chances of taking home the Premier League title, and Southampton's weaknesses on the pitch today. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Nov 24, 202414 minSeason 24Ep. 931

Football Daily EXTRA | Hallgrimsson on Nations League playoff, Amorim needs 2 years, Pep blasts international coaches

On a packed Football Daily Extra, Richie McCormack brings you reaction of Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after they were drawn to play Bulgaria in the Nations League playoffs. We hear from new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on how much time he'll need to turn things around at the club, and why his 3-4-3 system is the way to get there. Pep Guardiola once again vows to stay on as Manchester City manager, even if they are relegated. Plus, he chides international managers af...

Nov 22, 202416 minSeason 24Ep. 928

'You're always looking for what comes next' | Inside elite athletes' minds | INNER DRIVE

In this special episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball give the floor to five of Ireland's best athletes (fresh from Paris 2024) in Philip Doyle, Orla Comerford, Thomas Barr, Colin Judge and Stacey Flood. No interviewer, no restrictions, just athletes talking to each other about experiences only they can truly understand. Inner Drive, with Allianz, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland and Team Ireland. #StopTheDrop

Nov 22, 202448 minSeason 24Ep. 927

Football Daily | City suffer PL defeat, Pep on new deal, Gleeson explains Noonan absence

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest big news from Manchester City - their sponsorship defeat to the Premier League, and we hear from Pep Guardiola on his decision to sign a new contract. Eileen Gleeson says her Republic of Ireland players will be practicing penalties ahead of their playoff with Wales, and the manager explains the absence of in-form Celtic star Saoirse Noonan. Shelbourne continue to tie down their league winners to new contracts. And Paris Saint-Germain's ...

Nov 22, 202410 minSeason 24Ep. 926

OTB Breakfast Bite | ROG, Keith Treacy & Gladiator II

Welcome to Friday's Breakfast Bite - your FREE treat-sized sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, we look ahead to Ireland v Fiji with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. We're joined by just the third ever Irish winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, Conor Niland for his excellent book 'The Racket'. Keith Treacy previews the start of the Ruben Amorim regime at Manchester United. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:...

Nov 22, 202412 minSeason 24Ep. 925

Linda Gorman on tackling ageism in sport & challenging perceptions | Settle In

Former Ireland international and coach Linda Gorman joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss how she’s tackling ageism in sport by encouraging more people to take up walking football and she also discussed how much support for the women’s game in Ireland has changed since she played on the first ever WNT over 50 years ago. ‘Settle in’ in partnership with Guinness 0.0.

Nov 21, 202453 minSeason 24Ep. 921

Football Daily | Ireland WNT playoff squad revealed, Liverpool accelerate Cherki interest

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of who's in and who's out of the Republic of Ireland WNT squad for their make-or-break Euro playoff with Wales. There's details on Pep Guardiola's new Manchester City contract. Derry City detail their plans to return to grass at the Brandywell. Reaction to last night's Women's Champions League action. Liverpool step up their interest in Lyon star Rayan Cherki. And Juan Mata is to make MLS history.

Nov 21, 202411 minSeason 24Ep. 920

Football Daily | Pep's extension, Bellamy's Welsh pride, McClean provisions

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the details of Pep Guardiola's contract extension at Manchester City, and we hear from the man who broke the story - Sam Lee. The EFL are to make special provisions for James McClean due to the torrent of abuse thrown his way by opposition supporters. Craig Bellamy beams with pride as Wales are promoted to League A of the Nations League. And we hear from Celtic boss Elena Sadiku ahead of their Women's Champions League test away to Chelsea....

Nov 20, 202414 minSeason 24Ep. 917
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