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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

Football Daily | 'His experience, his knowledge, his character...' - Heimir on POTY Brady, FIFA's Club World Cup worries and Rangers' new era

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of the friendly with Senegal. Max O'Leary looks for his debut in a green shirt. Manchester United suffer more backroom upheaval. Bryan Mbuemo moves a step closer. Rangers get Russell Martin. Luis Diaz to stay at Liverpool. Newcastle sign a Spanish prodigy. And there is panic in FIFA over the Club World Cup. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

Jun 05, 202511 minSeason 25Ep. 570

Football Daily | Quinn tribute, Idah's battle for Celtic role, never-say-Knight and Carsley extends his 21s stay

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Nations League win for the Republic of Ireland over Slovenia. Carla Ward says Katie McCabe could be on the way to burnout. Tributes are paid to the retiring Louise Quinn. Is Jason Knight the most experienced 2003-born player in the world? Adam Idah is ready for a Celtic battle. And Lee Carsley decides to extend his England under-21 stay. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

Jun 04, 202513 minSeason 25Ep. 566

Méabh de Búrca | Ireland beat Slovenia at Parc Uí Chaoimh | OFF THE BALL

Former Irish international Méabh de Búrca joins Eoin in the aftermath of Ireland defeating Slovenia 1-0 in their final Nations League group phase match of 2025. The result means Ireland will have a play-off game to determine if they will gain promotion to League A. Football on OTB w/ William Hill.

Jun 03, 202520 minSeason 25Ep. 564

Football Daily | Ireland target top spot, O'Brien and Honohan's rebel calling and Bruno says no to Saudi

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up to tonight's Nations League decider with Slovenia. Carla Ward and Katie McCabe call the Nations League situation bonkers. Jake O'Brien and Josh Honohan on Kelleher, Coleman, Bradley and the World Cup. Bruno Fernandes turns down Saudi Arabia with Bryan Mbuemo a possible incoming for Manchester United. Jadon Sancho is back at OT but where could Rasmus Hoijlund end up? And the UK government take on Roman Abramovich. Become a member ...

Jun 03, 202514 minSeason 25Ep. 561

LOI LATE NIGHT: Bohs see off Derry at Dalymount, are Russell's days numbered at Sligo?

Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward joined Cameron Hill to feel the pulse of the League of Ireland nation at the midway point in the season, with Bohemians seeing off 10-man Derry City at Dalymount Park, Shamrock Rovers stay six points clear despite a scoreless draw with Galway United, and Shelbourne settle for a 1-all draw at Cork City. 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...

May 30, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 25Ep. 557

Football Daily | Bumper LOI preview, hasta luego Trent and is Bruno off to Saudi?

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up to tonight's League of Ireland matches plus Ireland's Nations League game with Turkey. Stephen Bradley on new signings and the Galway threat. Stephen Kenny wants his Pats team to end the first half of the season on a high. Louise Quinn on what she brings to the senior international side. Trent confirms his participation at the Club World Cup. And there is the return of Angel Di Maria to his boyhood club. Become a member and subscr...

May 30, 202523 minSeason 25Ep. 556

SUE RONAN: “I’m expecting a win”| OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig to discuss how Katie McCabe’s recent win with Arsenal can translate over to the Irish camp ahead of their games against Turkey and Slovenia.

May 30, 202517 minSeason 25Ep. 555

Football Daily | Heimir on Coleman's future, Connolly's life in Italy, Kelleher Brentford bound and Conte set to stay in Naples?

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from both the Irish men's and women's camps ahead of their international matches. Could Seamus Coleman call it a day? Megan Connolly on life with Lazio. Chelsea win the European set. Italian managerial merry-go-round. And where could Caoimhin Kelleher be off to? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

May 29, 202516 minSeason 25Ep. 551

Football Daily | PL manager of the year named, Chelsea hunt European glory, McCabe joins WNT camp & Man Utd set to make their 1st Summer signing!

On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest news and updates from the world of football. Hear from Jurgen Klopp in the aftermath of the Monday’s incident at Liverpool’s trophy parade. Champions League winner Katie McCabe joins up with Ireland's Nations League squad ahead of their clash with Turkey this coming Friday. Enzo Maresca & Reece James speak ahead of tonight’s Europa Conference League final between Chelsea & Real Betis! Become a member and subscribe at offtheba...

May 28, 202511 minSeason 25Ep. 547

Football Daily | Liverpool's tragic scenes, Mary Earps retires, KDB to Napoli

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest news and updates from the world of football. We hear from OTB's Football correspondent, Nathan Murphy, who was in Liverpool yesterday evening, during those tragic scenes on Water Street. New recruit, Erin Healy, speaks ahead of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Turkey this coming Friday. Mary Earps makes the decision to walk away from international football, just five weeks from the start of England's Euros campaign. Carlo Ancelott...

May 27, 202510 minSeason 25Ep. 543

Breakfast Bite | Nathan's first-hand account from Liverpool FC parade

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy and John Duggan after witnessing first-hand the initial jubilation and subsequent tragedy that engulfed Liverpool FC's celebratory parade in the city centre on Monday afternoon. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUB...

May 27, 202514 minSeason 25Ep. 541

Football Daily | Van Dijk pays tribute to Hansen, the Parrott takes flight in Europe, and Quinn on the legend of Katie McCabe

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction from the final day of English Premier League action plus build-up to Ireland's Women's Nations League double-header. Virgil van Dijk on the legend that is Alan Hansen. Trent Alexander-Arnold gets his dues from the Liverpool supporters. Unai rages against the PGMOL machine. Amorim feels the good days are coming. Troy Parrott takes AZ back into Europe whilst Robbie Keane wins another league title. Juventus book their Champions Leagu...

May 26, 202516 minSeason 25Ep. 537

LOI Manager Roundup | Off the Ball

Hear from Drogheda's Kevin Doherty, Bohs boss Alan Reynolds, Damien Duff of Shelbourne, Sligo gaffer John Russell, Galway manager John Caulfield, Cork City boss Gerrard Nash, and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley on this comprehensive roundup of LOI manager interviews from the past weekend.

May 24, 202518 minSeason 25Ep. 533

LOI LATE NIGHT: Hoops go six clear, Elding screamer not enough for Sligo

Chris Shields makes his seasonal bow to join Cameron Hill and Shane Keegan for the rundown of tonight's League of Ireland action, after Shamrock Rovers won 2-1 at Derry City to go six points clear at the top, while John Martin earned his salt with a hat-trick against Sligo Rovers. In partnership with Rockshore; A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

May 23, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 25Ep. 532

Football Daily | Bradley & Lynch on top of table clash, Slot talks Trent, Ten Hag is BACK

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action, which includes OTB's live game - Drogheda United v Bohemians. We hear from Stephen Bradley and Tiernan Lynch ahead of the top of the table clash at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Stephen Kenny talks up Pats' hopes of recovery after Tallaght mauling. We hear from Katie McCabe as her Arsenal side prepare for the Women's Champions League final. Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure....

May 23, 202517 minSeason 25Ep. 531

Football Daily | Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur, Ange has his day in the Bilbao sun and more Manchester United misery

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction from Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League final win over Manchester United. Ange Postecoglou ALWAYS wins in his second season. Sonny finally gets his Spurs trophy, and Mickey Van de Ven is still sore from his acrobatic clearance. Ruben Amorim says that he is still the man to lead Manchester United. Luke Shaw apologises to the fans whilst Bruno Fernandes says he wants to take the club back to the top. And there is a good old fashion...

May 22, 202516 minSeason 25Ep. 527

Football Daily | 'I am not a clown' - Ange and Amorim on the circus that is the Europa League final, Pep threatens to walk and Ward says no to WSL

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up to tonight's Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Ange Postecoglou insists he isn't a clown after clapping back at Dan Kilpatrick. Ruben Amorim says that he is fighting fore more than just his players. Carla Ward says she has turned down an offer from the WSL. And good ol' FIFA say they'll follow Oasis lead and introduce dynamic ticket pricing. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

May 21, 202516 minSeason 25Ep. 519

SARAH ROWE: "It was an incredible experience" | Winning the A-League & Returning to AFLW | OTB Breakfast

Former Mayo & Bohs star, AFLW player, and now A-League champion, Sarah Rowe, joins Ger & Vinny the show following her latest sporting venture. 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 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...

May 21, 202518 minSeason 25Ep. 518

Football Daily | Duff on Drogs dark arts, Kenny's struggling Pats, Ward calls in a new name and United pressure Mount's

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news from a big Monday of League of Ireland action. Damien Duff marvels at Drogheda's doggedness, as Kevin Doherty is frustrated not picking up all three points. Graham Burke feels like Rovers are improving, whilst Stephen Bradley is not getting carried away just yet. Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mohammed Salah will be back amongst the goals despite Monday's miss. Brighton eye Europe as Manchester City prepare to say goodbye to club lege...

May 20, 202515 minSeason 25Ep. 516
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