On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on Evan Ferguson at West Ham where Graham Potter has leapt to the defence of his on-loan striker. We hear from Pep Guardiola as Erling Haaland faces another spell on the sidelines. Liverpool are said to be keen on a former Manchester City star, while Arsenal's new sporting director could determine their move for a striker this summer. Unai Emery is refusing to be drawn on Marcus Rashford's future, despite his brace in an FA Cup quarter-...
Mar 25, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 330
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the latest Republic of Ireland WNT squad - who's in, who's out, and why. We speak directly to Ireland manager Carla Ward on her selection for the Greece window. Mason Melia's made a piece of U21 history for his country. Marc Canham discusses the FAI's Academy plans. Plus it seems Trent Alexander-Arnold's future has been definitely decided.
Mar 25, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 308
Chief Football Officer of the FAI, Marc Canham sits down with Nathan Murphy for a wide-ranging, exclusive interview about the state of Irish football. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
Mar 24, 2025•25 min•Season 25Ep. 305
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the relevant reaction from last night's Nations League win for the Republic of Ireland over Bulgaria. We speak to Evan Ferguson after he ended a four-month wait for a goal, and assistant manager John O'Shea. Plus, Juventus have a new manager, with their previous boss Thiago Motta exiting in acrimonious fashion.
Mar 24, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 304
This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sampler of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked back on Ireland's win over Bulgaria in the Nations League with Vinny Perth, and what it means for Evan Ferguson going forward. Alan Quinlan was in studio to review Ireland's defeat to France in the W6N, plus a mixed weekend for the provinces in the URC. And Camogie legend Sarah O'Donovan reflected on the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. And this mor...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 303
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's Nations League playoff win away to Bulgaria. We speak to goalscorers Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty, as well as Troy Parrott to get their views of the first leg in Plovdiv. Plus, Phil rounds up all of last night's Nations League playoff and World Cup qualifier action. And here at home, Kerry add some international flavour to their attack.
Mar 21, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 298
This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria with Nathan Murphy in Plovdiv, and Owen Heary + Barry Murphy in studio. We previewed the weekend's Allianz Football League action with Neil Ewing and Sean ‘Bawn’ O’Sullivan. And it's there we take our Bite, with Leitrim's forfeit against Fermanagh still dominating football chat, and then i...
Mar 21, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 297
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan puts the finishing touches to the Republic of Ireland's preparations for tonight's Nations League playoff first leg with Bulgaria. Heimir Hallgrimsson discusses Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott, Rocco Vata and his goalkeeping conundrum. A Liverpool stalwart leaves the Dutch camp carrying an injury. Brazil's preparations for their World Cup qualifier with Colombia have been hit by drone drama.
Mar 20, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 292
Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back in with Stephen Doyle for this week's League of Ireland pod, looking at all things LOI! From Rovers' young guns to St Pat's Chris Forrester's brilliance, the lads discuss any and all talking points from the league.
Mar 19, 2025•43 min•Season 25Ep. 288
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow night's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Heimir Hallgrimsson discusses the importance of staying in League B, what they've learned since their chastening trip to Wembley, and how best to utilise Finn Azaz. Jimmy Dunne talks Northern Ireland interest, and his hereditary resilience. Renee Slegers has her say on that 'disgraceful' pitch in Madrid. And could Dean Huijsen be heading...
Mar 19, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 286
This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leitrim captain Gary Reynolds joined Adrian to discuss his county's recent forfeiture of their league fixture with Fermanagh. James Tracy selects his Lions squad for this summer. And Nathan Murphy joins us from Plovdiv where the Republic of Ireland are preparing to play Bulgaria in the Nations League. And it's there we take today's Bite, but first, some...
Mar 19, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 284
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan continues the build-up to Thursday's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria in Plovdiv. We hear from James Abankwah, Matt Doherty and John O'Shea, with Abankwah encouraging more young Irish players to try their luck on the continent. Mauricio Pochettino still harbours hopes of a reunion with Tottenham. Dougie Freedman's swapping South London for the. Saudi second tier.
Mar 18, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 281
This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, we got the full Six Nations debrief from Alan Quinlan, while OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton provided his team of the tournament. Barry Murphy looked ahead to Thursday's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, and assessed the League Of Ireland Premier Division after half a dozen games. Plus, OTB’s GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend’s Gaelic football a...
Mar 18, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 280
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on Arsenal & Chelsea’s clash this afternoon! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Mar 16, 2025•18 min•Season 25Ep. 278
On Friday night's LOI Late Night, Nathan Murphy oversaw a country-wide discussion that took in Galway's win at home to Waterford, and a firm beating for Bohemians away to St. Pat's. Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward also joined the conversation which took many tangents including ticket prices. Most importantly, we heard from you the fan. Join us on our Twitter (balls to Elon) Space every Friday night.
Mar 15, 2025•59 min•Season 25Ep. 277
Shamrock Rovers made it back-to-back wins in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division with a 2-1 victory at Drogheda United. After the game, Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and his Drogheda counterpart Kevin Doherty spoke with OTB's Stephen Doyle.
Mar 15, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 275
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's action in the League of Ireland. We hear from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley ahead of our live game on OTB Sports Radio tonight - the clash of Drogheda United and the Hoops. There's brilliant news for Derry City on the financial front. Shelbourne's preparations for the visit of Cork City to Tolka Park have been ravaged, and we hear from the Leesiders' boss Tim Clancy. Keith Long on a tricky trip for Waterford out west. Arne Slot a...
Mar 14, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 274
It's Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon in for this week's Who You Got? as Newcastle face Liverpool in the EFL Cup final, while Chelsea take on Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final. Elsewhere, the Old Firm derby takes centre stage with Celtic the odds on favourites, and there's also some Premier League action to call too! #WhoYouGot? w/ William Hill.
Mar 14, 2025•42 min•Season 25Ep. 273
This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy was in the co-presenter's chair alongside Shane Hannon this morning, and they were joined by both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to help look ahead to Ireland's game away to Italy. Ex-Ireland full-back Chris Hughton walked us down memory lane with the 35th anniversary of Italia 90 on the horizon. We previewed day 4 of the Cheltenham Festiva...
Mar 14, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 271
Nathan Murphy was joined by our resident League of Ireland experts, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, on this weeks episode of the LOI pod. This week they dived into the development of the Bohemians after Colm Whelan's hat-trick gave them a win over Waterford at the weekend, and they previewed this weekends upcoming action with Drogheda taking on Shamrock Rovers, Galway vs Waterford, Shelbourne vs Cork and St. Pats will take on Bohemians. Don't miss our live League of Ireland commentary on Fridays...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 25Ep. 267
On this edition of Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you the latest following the Republic of Ireland squad announcement for the Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson explains his latest 23, the inclusion of Rocco Vata, and the whereabouts of the likes of Andy Moran and John Joe Patrick Finn. Plus, four League of Ireland-based players are included in the U21 squad for their latest pair of friendlies.
Mar 13, 2025•18 min•Season 25Ep. 266
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Ange Postecoglou singles out Troy Parrott for praise ahead of tonight's Europa League second leg involving Tottenham and AZ. Ruben Amorim discusses Jim Ratcliffe's disparaging of the Manchester United squad. Ruesha Littlejohn is a Hoop. And Joshua Kimmich has ended speculation regarding his future.
Mar 13, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 265
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to react to the release of the FAI's plan for women and girls' football as well as Hannah Dingley's first media appearance since taking over the role of head of women and girls' football. 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 12, 2025•31 min•Season 25Ep. 263
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on the massive rift between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs. Last night's Champions League second leg defeat to PSG has come with added cost to Liverpool ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final. Unai Emery discusses Aston Villa's second leg with Club Brugge. And we hear from Steve Clarke on his future as Scotland head coach.
Mar 12, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 262
This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, journalist Philippe Auclair reflected on a breathless night of Champions League action at Anfield. John Duggan joined us from a snowy Presbury Park ahead of day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted the Ireland XV that will start their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. And we spoke to Donald McRae about his excellent ne...
Mar 12, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 261
The FAI's head of women and girls football Hannah Dingley sits down with Nathan Murphy to talk through the action plan launched today. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
Mar 11, 2025•17 min•Season 25Ep. 258
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the news of Manchester United's plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium. The Manchester United Supporters Trust have responded to the news with a series of questions. And we hear Jim Ratcliffe's claims of how close United were to insolvency. Away from Old Trafford, Arne Slot looks ahead to Liverpool's Champions League second leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Phil has the latest on the international tug-o-war for Rocco Vata. And the Bulgarian FA a...
Mar 11, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 256
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you what Mike Arteta DID say in response to the title race question. Ruben Amorim heaps praise on his Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes. Florian Wirtz could have already played his final game for Bayer Leverkusen. And Real Madrid have injury doubts over three key players ahead of their Champions League second leg with Atletico Madrid.
Mar 10, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 253
Nathan Murphy & Keith Treacy provide immediate reaction to the draw between Manchester United & Arsenal at ‘The Theatre Of Dreams’, as Mikel Arteta oversaw is his 200th game in charge of The Gunners… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Mar 09, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 251
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on the Chelsea’s win over Leicester at Stamford Bridge… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Mar 09, 2025•19 min•Season 25Ep. 250
