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FAI Grassroots Director Ger McDermott joins Eoin and Nathan to discuss the current state of the grassroots plan set out by the FAI to switch the season calendar to summer football.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the latest from last night's Champions League semi final between PSG and Arsenal, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League semi-finals, and which Irish player has his eyes on a Premier League promotion. Mikel Arteta believes that his side were the better despite being knocked out of the Champions League semi final by PSG. Luis Henrique disagrees. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi eye an Inter takedown, whilst Arsene Wenger pra...
Stephen Doyle is joined again by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to discuss another impending week of dramatic LOI action. Can Drogheda hold onto top spot? with thanks to Rockshore #aleagueofourown
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from one of the best ever Champions League ties plus build-up to tonight's second semi final between PSG and Arsenal. Barca boss Hansi Flick rues refereeing decisions. Denzil Dumfries says it was the fine margins which put his side through. Mikel Arteta wants his side to make history. And Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino the best of friends. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday. Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity? Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat? But this morning's Bite starts...
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan to look at all the football action here and across the water in England including Niamh Fahey's retirement, London City Lionesses Championship win and Manchester United's victory in the hunt for European 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
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from a big weekend of domestic action plus build-up and team news ahead of the Champions League semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter. Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff continue their war of words after the fall out between the pair two weeks ago. Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds praises his side's fans after a late win in Galway. Drogheda United remain top of the pile, and their head coach Kevin Doherty feels like his side...
Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy take a look back at the Chelsea vs Liverpool game at Stamford Bridge today, as the Premier League champions fail to hold onto their winning ways! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Richie McCormack & Brian Kerr bring you all of the reaction from Brentford’s clash with Manchester United at The Gtech Community Stadium! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward get the thoughts of the League of Ireland nation on another busy night in the SSE Airtricity League, as Shelbourne fall to a 2-0 defeat at Derry City, St Pat's go top by beating Galway United 2-0, while Drogheda United blow a 2-0 lead over bottom side Sligo Rovers and settle for a 2-all draw. League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie...
Jonathan Higgins speaks with victorious St Patrick's Athletics manager Stephen Kenny as well as disappointed Galway United FC manager John Caulfield after 10-man St Pat's moved to the top of the League of Ireland table. League of Ireland coverage on Off The Ball with Rockshore | #LeagueOfOurOwn
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from the Europa League semi finals plus all the build-up ahead of a huge night of domestic action. Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim backs his senior pros after an historic win in Bilbao. Ange Postecoglou wants more of the same from his Spurs side. Nottingham Forest poor form continues. Arne Slot says he has had a message from Jurgen Klopp congratulating him on their league title win. Ruesha Littlejohn wants more done ...
This week’s You Had To Be There comes by way of Irish comedian & Après Match legend, Gary Cooke! West Indies v Ireland 1976 in Rathmines 1977 Ireland v France in Lansdowne 1980 United Liverpool Old Trafford India v Ireland cricket in Malahide 2022 Wimbledon 2016 Irish Open 1978 Faldo etc. John O’Leary came 2nd Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the ...
Republic of Ireland footballer Ruesha Littlejohn joins Eoin Sheahan live in studio to discuss her move to Shamrock Rovers, what brought her back to Ireland, and Carla Ward's Ireland. Off The Ball Football with William Hill Ireland.
Nathan Murphy is joined this week once again by Gareth McGlynn and Vinnie Perth to talk about all things League Of Ireland. LOI Pod with Rockshore #leagueofourown
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from Barcelona's Champions League thriller with Inter. Lamine Yamal is described as a genius, and despite just being 17 years-old has played 100 games for his boyhood club. Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are on the warpath as Spurs target a first European final since the 2019 Champions League showpiece. Ruben Amorim wants to put an awful domestic season to bed by booking their ticket for next season's UCL. Chelsea claim...
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's Champions League semi-final involving Barcelona and Inter. We delve into the reasons behind Carlo Ancelotti's u-turn regarding the Brazil job. We hear from St. Pat's boss Stephen Kenny ahead of this week's live game on OTB, with Galway United visiting Richmond Park. And Phil previews what could be a decisive night in the WSL title race.
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show. Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Sivertsen explains why PSG aren't a team to go chasing. And as build-up heats up ahead of this weekend'...
Republic of Ireland internationals and Standard Fémina de Liège’s Amber Barrett and Claire O’Riordan join Eoin Sheahan to discuss the club’s recent Belgian Women’s Cup title, as well as international teammate Louise Quinn’s retirement. The Football Show with William Hill.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the retirement of one of the greats of Irish football, what does Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique think ahead of their Champions League semi final tonight and just where could Paul Pogba end up next? Louise Quinn carved out a remarkable career which spanned nearly 20 years and four countries and one World Cup. Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward joined Kathleen McNamee on today's COYGIG podcast and you can hear her tribute to Quinn on a mome...
Kathleen McNamee sat down with Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward to chat about the breaking news that Louise Quinn was retiring from football. They also discussed the upcoming crunch games with Turkey and Slovenia and how Ward feels the Nations League has gone so far. 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
Alanna Cunnane is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on the crazy weekend of Champions League and WSL action that was, including a highlight which saw Katie McCabe’s Arsenal complete a comeback for the ages against Lyon. The team also chat through West Ham and Brighton’s brightsparks this year, as well as the relegation of Crystal Palace and who might end up the Champions League spots come the conclusion of the WSL. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbu...
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from a huge weekend of football. Arne Slot's Liverpool finally get over the line after their 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur yesterday at Anfield. The Reds had led the Premier League for the majority of the season and can now claim a 20th English top division title. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that consistency is key to their success whilst the reality of winning the title had not yet set in for fellow Dutchman Slot. Pe...
Nathan Murphy & Brian Kerr are in Anfield as Arne Slot’s Liverpool claim the Premier League title with a comfortable victory over Tottenham Hotspur! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.
Stephen Doyle & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Bournemouth’s clash with Manchester United at The Vitality! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward try their best to make sense of the absolute scenes in the League of Ireland on Friday night, as Galway United move level on points with Drogheda United after beating them 2-1, while Bohemians get another last-minute winner to stun St Pat's at Dalymount... League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action. Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement. Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the Uruguayan's future? Bernardo Silva says that he will miss having Kevin de Bruyne around but calls hi...
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left? Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians legend Owen Heary joined Shane and Keith live in studio. No doubt, Marc Canham quickly became the topi...
Shane Hannon joins Ger Gilroy and Will O'Callaghan in studio to discuss what is sure to be another weekend of riveting football action. Just a point would secure a record-equaling 20th Premier League title for Liverpool when they face Spurs, who are in dismal form. There's also the prospect of two FA Cup semi-finals to look forward to from Wembley. with thanks to William Hill.
On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had their 13th draw of the season last night at home to Crystal Palace which means Liverpool only need a point to secure the Premier League title at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Could we see Kevin de Bruyne in the claret and blue of Aston Villa? Where is Mohammed Kudus off to? And Chelsea look to make yet another signing. Shane Keegan offers his thoughts on who could ...
