On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to last night's Premier League draw at the Vitality where neither manager emerged happy. Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is facing a lengthy ban after 'testing positive' for a banned substance. Manchester United are trying to get to the bottom of their team sheet leaks. Wales are given a nightmare draw for next summer's Women's European Championships.
Dec 17, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 1020
Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little taster for this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show Andy Mitten and Sam Lee look back on both sides of the Manchester derby, more of which in a moment. Pat McCarry reflects on a busy weekend for the provinces in Investec and Champions Cup action. And Aisling O'Reilly rounds up the club GAA action. This morning's Breakfast Bite takes us to the Performance Rankings, and what Colm has dubbed 'the best worst Manchester ...
Dec 16, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 1017
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of Russell Martin's sacking as Southampton manager. Ruben Amorim is vindicated in his dropping of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho for the Manchester derby. Enzo Maresca keeps insisting Chelsea aren't title contenders, despite cutting Liverpool's lead to 2-points. Brendan Rodgers says there's no talk of a treble yet at Celtic, after they bag the potential first leg of it.
Dec 16, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 1018
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr bring you immediate reaction from The Etihad Stadium as Manchester United capitalise on another Manchester City capitulation The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Dec 15, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 1015
Welcome to a Friday edition of Football Daily Extra, where Richie McCormack brings you news and reaction to the Republic of Ireland's draw in the World Cup qualifiers. Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson for his thoughts on the group. Pep Guardiola discusses using the January transfer window as a means of arresting Manchester City's slump. Ange Postecoglou has no regrets regarding his Timo Werner comments - we hear from the Spurs manager. Arne Slot provides an update on F...
Dec 13, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 1012
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined us ahead of La Rochelle's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bristol tomorrow. Daniel Harris reflects on Manchester United getting out of jail away to Plzen in the Europa League. And as Shamrock Rovers stretch their Conference League run into the new year, former Hoops keeper Barry Murphy joins us. And it's in Tallaght where we take our Breakfa...
Dec 13, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 1008
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' 3-0 win at home to Borac. We hear from Hoops boss Stephen Bradley on the future of on-loan striker Johnny Kenny, and he looks ahead to their "free hit" at Chelsea. Ange Postecoglou has strong words for Timo Werner following his lacklustre display at Ibrox. And Ruben Amorim revels in his Manchester United players' fighting spirit - even if it's among themselves.
Dec 13, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 1010
Shamrock Rovers' 3-0 win at home to Borac means the Hoops will be playing knockout football in the new year. There was another excellent performance from Darragh Burns, who set up Johnny Kenny for his opener in Tallaght. And Neil Farrugia once again proved his quality, netting Rovers' second last night. He's a wanted man, as revealed to Off The Ball by his manager Stephen Bradley. Both Burns and Farrugia spoke to Nathan Murphy after that 3-0 win.
Dec 13, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 1007
Shamrock Rovers booked their place in the knockout stage of the Conference League with a 3-0 win at home to Borac. A brace from Johnny Kenny, and an assist for Neil Farrugia, only underlined the value of the on-loan Celtic striker. Following Thursday night's game, Rovers boss Stephen Bradley spoke to Nathan about Johnny Kenny's future at the club, and his relationship with Rovers part-owner Dermot Desmond.
Dec 12, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 1006
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan wraps up all of last night's Champions League action, which included a deepening of Manchester City's slump. We hear from Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta following contrasting nights for the Spanish duo. Stephen Bradley fires a warning to his Shamrock Rovers bosses as they stand on the brink of the Conference League knockout phase. Rocco Vata opens his account at Watford. And a former Ireland U21 international is suddenly a free agent....
Dec 12, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 1005
Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we tackle Eileen Gleeson's sacking as Republic of Ireland WNT manager with Kathleen McNamee. The BBC's Chris Jones gives us a UK-centric preview of next year's Lions squad. Mayo legend David Brady joins us for a special 'You Had To Be There'. And Keith Treacy looks back on last night's Champions League action, and previews Shamrock Rovers' Conference League tie wit...
Dec 12, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 1004
Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan are live in studio to react to the news that Eileen Gleeson's contract as manager of the Republic of Ireland women's national team will not be renewed by the FAI. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.
Dec 11, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 1000
Ahead of Thursday night's Conference League tie with Borac, Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley spoke to Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy about their European challenge. The Hoops boss also touched on the internal tensions within the club, and the signing of former Bohemians winger Danny Grant.
Dec 11, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 999
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to last night's Champions League action. There's bad news for Caoimhin Kelleher direct from the horse's mouth that is Arne Slot's, who has also been discussing Darwin Nunez's poor form. We hear from Brendan Rodgers after Celtic's draw in Zagreb. Pep Guardiola reveals how his Manchester City players can rebuild their confidence. And Saudi Arabia is to be waved through as 2034 World Cup hosts today....
Dec 11, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 998
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for this evening's Champions League action. We hear from Arne Slot on Alisson's return to the Liverpool side in their game away to Girona. Unai Emery on the shifting expectations of Aston Villa's European campaign. Tomas Soucek pays tribute to Michail Antonio as West Ham heap the pressure on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. Plus, Manchester City's rap sheet has grown as their hearing into alleged financial rule breaches closes....
Dec 10, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 994
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Jamie Finn, Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan to discuss the latest action from the Women's Super League. 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
Dec 09, 2024•43 min•Season 24Ep. 992
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the details behind Dan Ashworth's sudden departure as Manchester United sporting director after just five months in the job. There's finally news of movement on Liverpool's behalf towards their trio of soon-to-be out-of-contract stars. Ange Postecoglou on the failings of VAR after Tottenham's capitulation at home to Chelsea. Just how close were Bournemouth's owners to taking over at Shamrock Rovers? Drogheda United continue to tie down their F...
Dec 09, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 990
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the immediate aftermath of Tottenham’s brilliant clash with Chelsea! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.
Dec 08, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 988
Nathan Murphy & Vinny Perth look back on Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.
Dec 08, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 987
This weeks 'Who You Got' panel of Mick, Eoin, Shane and Colm review last weeks predictions while looking ahead to a weekend of Derby action across the Premier League and the WSL. Football on Off the Ball with William Hill To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join
Dec 06, 2024•31 min•Season 24Ep. 986
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you that news that a League of Ireland player has received a six-month ban for betting offences. An FAI General Assembly voted in favour of introducing 'summer football' last night, we've the latest on that seismic move. Ange Postecoglou shares the reasons behind his exchanged words with travelling Tottenham fans last night, and tries to explain their inconsistency. Shamrock Rovers look set to lose Johnny Kenny back to Celtic. And Kylian Mbappé has dr...
Dec 06, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 985
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE appetiser for this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mark Lawrenson and Pat Nevin helped us set the table for tomorrow's Merseyside derby - which is set to be the last to be played at Goodison Park. The Investec Champions Cup gets underway this evening, with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in action - we look ahead to the provinces in action with Alan Quinlan. And a very special anniversary is marked. It's 20 years since Brock...
Dec 06, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 983
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to speed on an event-filled night in the Premier League. We hear from Arne Slot following Kelleher's clanger at St. James's Park, as he hails another stellar Mo Salah performance. Pep Guardiola's injury problems are only worsening, despite the clouds lifting over the Etihad. Enzo Maresca demands more from Noni Madueke. Dundalk are to provide an update on their future. Plus we hear from Nickson Okosun as he swaps Bohemians for Watford....
Dec 05, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 979
This is OTB Breakfast Bite - your treat size sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson reflects on a busy and event-filled night in the Premier League. We have your tech-centric Christmas gift guide with Jess Kelly. And this morning's You Had To Be There comes from the Off Duty Chef - Mark Moriarty. But this morning's Bite anticipates today's Club World Cup draw - we're all excited, right? Well, maybe not our Arthur... Catch The Off The Ball Breakfa...
Dec 05, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 978
Who better to look back at Richard Dunne's one-man defensive effort against Russia in Moscow in 2011 than Paul McGrath? As we continue to mark the great man's 65th birthday, we check in on the night that Dunne seemingly equalled McGrath's Giants Stadium performance - September 6th 2011.
Dec 04, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 974
Paul McGrath is 65 today - one of the most iconic figures in Irish sport. From our archives is a roadshow appearance with Ger, Paul reflects on his breakthrough at Manchester United, and is asked about his favourite ever game and teams with whom he's played.
Dec 04, 2024•30 min•Season 24Ep. 973
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on Ireland's failure to qualify for next summer's European Championships in Switzerland after losing 3-2 to Wales on aggregate. 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...
Dec 04, 2024•36 min•Season 24Ep. 971
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's heartbreaking Euro playoff defeat for the Republic of Ireland WNT. We speak to Kyra Carusa and Megan Connolly, plus Hibs and Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant on the need for stronger grassroots to help build the women's game. Plus, Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson on whether her bench provoked their hosts. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and his Ipswich counterpart Kieran McKenna on their respective captains' iss...
Dec 04, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 970
Today marks the 65th birthday of one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers - one Paul McGrath. Back in October, he sat down for a lengthy chat with Eoin Sheahan to discuss the current state of Irish football, the similarities between himself and Nathan Collins and lots lots more. You can hear the full podcast by becoming an Off The Ball member now and digging into our limitless archive. In this segment, Paul discusses his love of music and his permanent ties to St. Patrick's Athletic. Happy bir...
Dec 04, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 968
Back in 2021, Paul McGrath joined Ger and Kenny Cunningham on Off The Ball Breakfast for something of a centre-back summit. The great man discussed the differences in defending now versus his playing days, and he also managed to share his favourite goal celebration too. Happy 65th Paul!
Dec 04, 2024•19 min•Season 24Ep. 969
