On Tuesday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack helps preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Greece at Tallaght Stadium. St. Pat's' title hopes have been dealt a serious blow. Richie has the latest on the futures of two of Liverpool's soon-to-be out of contract stars. We hear from Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their massive Champions League quarter-final. And has Ruud van Nistelrooy cooled on the notion of standing by Leicester....
Apr 08, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 362
Former Republic of Ireland international Méabh de Burca joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig to look ahead to tonight’s clash between Ireland & Greece in The Nations League! 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
Apr 08, 2025•9 min•Season 25Ep. 361
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the Republic of Ireland WNT's preparations for the second part of their Nations League double-header with Greece. Arne Slot on his message to his Liverpool players after their defeat to Fulham. Pep Guardiola claims one of his players is not smart enough to play in midfield. And former Bohemians striker Jonathan Afolabi's career has hit the skids in the Benelux.
Apr 07, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 358
Episode 2 of this week's Sunday Kickback is here! Eoin Doyle and Nathan Murphy take a look back at the scoreless Manchester Derby as City took on United in Old Trafford. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Apr 06, 2025•8 min•Season 25Ep. 356
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on Liverpool’s visit to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham on this Sunday afternoon! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Apr 06, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 355
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward hear the thoughts of the League of Ireland nation after another busy week - on and off the field - in the SSE Airtricity Leagues, as Drogheda go top, while Sligo's woes continue following a 4-2 defeat at Bohemians.
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 25Ep. 352
Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Mick McCarthy to reflect on Ireland's dominant away victory over Greece in the Nations League. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.
Apr 04, 2025•20 min•Season 25Ep. 351
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of this evening's League of Ireland action. We'll have live and exclusive coverage of St. Pats' Dublin derby with Shelbourne on tonight's Off The Ball, with coverage starting on Newstalk from 7pm. We hear from Pat's boss Stephen Kenny, Galway captain Greg Cunningham, Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, Waterford forward Trae Coyle, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch and Sligo assistant Ryan Casey on tonight's top flight games. The FAI ha...
Apr 04, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 350
Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon and John Duggan are in for this week's Who You Got? where they look ahead to the weekend's football action, including Friday afternoon's clash between Greece and the Republic of Ireland! Who You Got? w/ William Hill Ireland.
Apr 04, 2025•34 min•Season 25Ep. 349
Shane and Colm are joined by former Irish international Méabh De Búrca to look ahead to the game against Greece this afternoon, as our girls seek to bounce back after the Slovenia loss. Off The Ball Breakfast with Optimum Nutrition #UnlockMoreYou
Apr 04, 2025•17 min•Season 25Ep. 348
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction worth airing from the Merseyside derby. Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk speaks to OTB about their Premier League dreams, while David Moyes claims last night's winner should not have stood. PGMOL have reacted to James Tarkowski's contentious challenge on Alexis MacAllister. Amber Barrett discusses a potential 50th WNT cap. And the Women's World Cup is coming to Belfast.
Apr 03, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 345
Stephen Doyle was joined by our resident League Of Ireland experts, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, to get into the weeks LOI action. They got into Shelbourne's performance in the league so far and they previewed the upcoming stack of Friday night fixtures. Don't miss our EXCLUSIVE Live League of Ireland commentary on the St. Pats vs Shelbourne game, this Friday from 7pm on Newstalk!
Apr 02, 2025•47 min•Season 25Ep. 344
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with Evan Ferguson's latest disappointing outing for West Ham. Graham Potter explains his reasons for the half-time hooking of the Ireland striker, and why he may struggle for more starts. Ruben Amorim says the pressure of playing for Manchester United is too much for some players. Phil has the latest from a turbulent build-up to the Ireland WNT's Nations League double header with Greece. And Carlo Ancelotti appears in court charged ...
Apr 02, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 343
This is this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize flavour of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, The Athletic's Mark Critchley broke down a thirteenth Premier League defeat for Manchester United. We spoke to Cork City boss Tim Clancy about their much sought-after starlet Cathal O'Sullivan. And ahead of their Leinster Championship first round clash with Laois, we were joined by Wexford football manager John Hegarty. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE w...
Apr 02, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 342
Cork City boss Tim Clancy joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line this morning! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou 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
Apr 02, 2025•22 min•Season 25Ep. 341
The Irish football legend Denis Irwin joined Colm Boohig in the Off The Ball studio for a look back at his remarkable career. From the incredible highs of playing for Manchester United during the club's most successful era, to how he became such a free-kick specialist, there was also plenty to discuss about his playing days with Ireland and why he never made the move into football management. It's a brilliant chat that was made possible by ‘Match Day at Guinness Storehouse’ – Ireland’s Highest P...
Apr 01, 2025•39 min•Season 25Ep. 338
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a flavour of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast interview with Sean Dyche . We hear from the former Burnley boss regarding his immediate future in the game, and his praise for his ex-Everton captain Seamus Coleman. Arne Slot's addressed those stories linking Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, and discussed his squad's fatigue levels. Saoirse Noonan shows her assertive side in discussing her Republic of Ireland WNT place with Carla Ward. Ma...
Apr 01, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 337
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 were joined by ex Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche who - alongside Keith Treacy - discussed his new-found free time, plans to return to management, and how the game has gone soft. Tommy Walsh begins our previews of this weekend's Allianz Hurling League finals. Keith gives us his League of Ireland team of the week. And Irish basketball star Claire Melia ...
Apr 01, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 336
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Keith Treacy are joined by former Watford, Burnley & Everton boss Sean Dyche! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou 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...
Apr 01, 2025•37 min•Season 25Ep. 333
Alanna Cunnane is joined by COYGIG Pod stalwarts Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to preview Ireland’s upcoming games versus Greece and look back on the weekend that was in the WSL. What will Carla Ward do to rejuvenate the squad after their shell-shocking loss to Slovenia? Who will clinch the Champions League spots in the WSL? Find out all of that and more on this week’s episode. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland...
Apr 01, 2025•34 min•Season 25Ep. 335
Former Galway United boss Shane Keegan & broadcaster Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill to hear the thoughts of the League of Ireland Nation right after another night of action, as Shelbourne get a first win in five at the expense of Sligo Rovers, Bohemians' struggles continued with defeat at home to Galway, and Bray Wanderers provide their customary chaos in the First Division! Tune in live Friday on the Off The Ball Twitter/X from 10pm!
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 25Ep. 326
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action. We'll have live coverage of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Derry City live on tonight's Off The Ball, with coverage on Newstalk beginning at 7pm. Ahead of that game, we'll hear from Stephen Bradley and Tiernan Lynch. Plus, Stephen Kenny, Keith Long, Tim Clancy and Stephen Elliott look ahead to some of tonight's other games. Tottenham have seemingly identified their ideal replacement for Ange Pos...
Mar 28, 2025•15 min•Season 25Ep. 325
Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon and Will O'Callaghan look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup quarterfinals. Who You Got? with William Hill.
Mar 28, 2025•41 min•Season 25Ep. 324
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has details of the board tasked with delivering a successful Euro 2028. Newcastle are said to be very keen on a Liverpool defender. Brazil's association remains hopeful of making Carlo Ancelotti their World Cup boss. Calls from within European football's corridors of power are growing for a return of Russia. And Phil looks ahead to tonight's Women's Champions League action.
Mar 27, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 319
Our League Of Ireland experts are back for another episode of The LOI Pod. Vinny Perth, Gareth McGlynn and Nathan Murphy are chatting all things LOI including Jamie Lennon's return for St. Pats, Stephen Kenny's managerial style, and the stacked upcoming weekend of League Of Ireland fixtures! Don't miss our LIVE League Of Ireland commentary on the Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City game, this Friday at 7pm EXCLUSIVELY on Newstalk!
Mar 27, 2025•50 min•Season 25Ep. 321
This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, we had reaction to Shane Curran's snap resignation as Carlow football manager, with Tommy Rooney. We looked ahead to Ireland's W6N game away to Italy with Grace Davitt. Owen Heary & Barry Murphy look ahead to this weekend’s League of Ireland action, which includes Off The Ball's live coverage of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Derry City. Plus, Irish MMA star...
Mar 27, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 318
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to speed on another eventful 24-hours in the Republic of Ireland WNT orbit. One of Carla Ward's coaching staff has departed, with another potentially following in the summer, so the manager has addressed talk of a potential rapprochement with Colin Healy. One of Liverpool's transfer targets last summer looks likely to join Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid next season. Pressure is mounting on Brazil manager Dorival, but Phil has the reas...
Mar 26, 2025•9 min•Season 25Ep. 314
This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - a FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, we speak to former Dublin footballer and now health & performance nutritionist Kate McDaid. Football writer Jonathan Wilson proffers the theory that there is too much football. We talk to former Munster hooker Mike Sherry ahead of a huge fixture for Munster at MacHale Park this weekend. And today's Bite checks in with Mike Sherry first, as we ponder the pros...
Mar 26, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 313
Girls on the Ball's Rachel O'Sullivan speaks with Eoin Sheahan as the Women's Champions League continues this week, while Carla Ward has named her squad for the upcoming matches against Greece. The Football Show w/ William Hill Ireland
Mar 25, 2025•20 min•Season 25Ep. 311
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to chat about Carla Ward's latest squad announcement as well as all the happenings in the league here and in England. 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 25, 2025•43 min•Season 25Ep. 309
