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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

'That’s how we want to play...' | Bohs complete three-peat on Shamrock Rovers

Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds speak to Scarlett Herron following Bohemians 2-0 win over league leaders Shamrock Rovers. The Dublin Derby result leaves Bohemians nine points off Shamrock Rovers with two games in hand. LOI w/ Rockshore 0.0 #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

Jun 23, 20258 minSeason 25Ep. 616

Football Daily | Writing on the wall for Duff's Shelbourne, 'A massive blow to the LOI', and Real Madrid's Rüdiger reports racial abuse

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from Damien Duff's shock resignation from Shelbourne plus all the build-up to tonight's games in both the Premier and First Divisions. Duff says that he 'smelt' a drop off in standards at Shels in pre season. Vinny Perth calls it a massive blow to the league. Stephen Bradley has no fears about how his side will handle the occasion of a Dublin derby. Tiernan Lynch praises one of the best midfielders in his arsenal. Antonio Rudiger r...

Jun 23, 202518 minSeason 25Ep. 615

PERTH & MURPHY | ‘The timing really couldn’t be any worse….’ | DUFF LEAVES SHELS! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig are joined by Vinny Perth & Nathan Murphy within this week’s Performance Rankings to react to the news that Damien Duff has resigned as Shelbourne boss! 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 acro...

Jun 23, 202528 minSeason 25Ep. 614

Damien Duff | "We didn't derserve anything" | Tiernan Lynch backs all-Ireland league

Shelbourne's patchy form continued on Friday night with a 1-0 defeat at home to Derry City. After the game, OTB's Ben Symes spoke to a disappointed Shelbourne manager Damien Duff, and then it's the turn of Derry boss Tiernan Lynch. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn

Jun 20, 202511 minSeason 25Ep. 610

"The ref would've stopped it if it was a boxing match" | John Coleman, Alan Reynolds, Conan Noonan | Waterford 2-1 Bohemians

Waterford made it back-to-back wins over Bohemians at the RSC in OTB's live game, beating the Gypsies by 2-goals to 1. After the game, match commentator Stephen Doyle caught up with the Blues manager John Coleman, his Bohs counterpart Alan Reynolds, and Waterford goalscorer Conan Noonan. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn

Jun 20, 202517 minSeason 25Ep. 609

Football Daily | LOI preview, Liverpool target Palace defender, future Forest player downs PSG

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action - which includes our live game from the RSC where Waterford play Bohemians. We hear from Blues boss John Coleman, Bohs winger Archie Meekison, as well as Stephen Bradley, Jamie Lennon, David Hurley, John Russell, Callum Flynn and more. Liverpool have turned their attentions towards Selhurst Park having practically wrapped up the sale of Jarrell Quansah. And a future Nottingham Forest player fell...

Jun 20, 202513 minSeason 25Ep. 608

Football Daily | The Moose is loose, Gattuso's Italian Job, Juve caught offside by Trump’s Qs and BBM's Cardiff adventure

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Club World Cup as Manchester City and Real Madrid got their campaigns underway yesterday and the latest from the world of football transfers. Phil Foden eyes a better season next year. Juventus have a... strange meeting with Donald Trump. Victor Gyokeres could go on strike at Sporting. Gennaro Gattuso on the Italian Job. And Wales name their EUROS squad. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

Jun 19, 202513 minSeason 25Ep. 604

Football Daily | Omobamidele's French connection, Trent set to make his Real Madrid debut and Paul Pogba back in the game?

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Club World Cup as Manchester City and Real Madrid begin their campaigns. Pep Guardiola hints at a possible way back for Jack Grealish. Xabi Alonso fears Al-Hilal strength. Leah Williamson to battle on despite several English retirements. Joe Gomez could follow Caoimhin Kelleher out the door. And could Paul Pogba play in France? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

Jun 18, 202511 minSeason 25Ep. 603

The Inside story of Saudi's football takeover | James Montague | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Football author James Montague joins Colm & Ger on the show, to chat about his new book, ‘Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the World’. 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...

Jun 18, 202540 minSeason 25Ep. 602

Football Daily | Doherty laments Drogs expulsion, Bradley looks to kick on, whilst Duff delights

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night in the League of Ireland plus all the latest from the Club World Cup. Kevin Doherty laments Drogheda United's European expulsion, as does Stephen Bradley, Stephen Kenny and Damien Duff. Bradley wants Rovers to kick on as they go clear at the top. Kenny disappointed with his side's first half showing, whilst Duff credits his team with a battling win. Carla Ward's Ireland heading back to the Aviva. And Manchester Uni...

Jun 17, 202516 minSeason 25Ep. 600

KEITH TREACY: ‘Morally, Drogheda had a case… but technically they were wrong’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Colm Boohig & Nathan Murphy are joined by former Ireland international Keith Treacy to talk all things football, reflecting on last night’s League of Ireland action and the news that Drogheda United will not be allowed to compete in Europe this season. 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.co...

Jun 17, 202528 minSeason 25Ep. 599

"We want to make in-roads in Europe" | Damien Duff, Ali Coote & Stephen Kenny | Pats 0-1 Shels

Shelbourne returned to winning ways in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Monday night with a 1-nil victory away to Dublin rivals St. Pat's. After the game, OTB's Scarlett Herron spoke to Shels manager Damien Duff about that win, their ambitions in Europe, and his sadness for former Shels colleagues now at Drogheda. Scarlett also caught up with Pat's manager Stephen Kenny, and Shels' playmaker Ali Coote. League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourown...

Jun 16, 202514 minSeason 25Ep. 598

"You dream of it... I might never manage in Europe" | A heartbroken Kevin Doherty on Drogheda's European expulsion

A horrible day for Drogheda United ended with a 2-1 defeat at home to SSE Airtricity Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park. Heartbroken and emotional, their manager Kevin Doherty spoke to OTB's Nathan Murphy, as did the Rovers boss Stephen Bradley. League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourown

Jun 16, 202512 minSeason 25Ep. 597

Football Daily | Andrews set to 'Bee' Brentford boss, the Moose is loose, and the Duff-Bradley saga continues

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of the European sides doing battle in the League of Ireland plus all the latest from the Club World Cup. Stephen Bradley not expecting anything easy as his side travel to take on Drogheda United. Damien Duff says he has no friends in football. Tom Grivosti on the classics between Pats and Shels. Keith Andrews set to be the new Brentford boss. Could Ibrahima Konate follow Trent out the door to Madrid? Andrew Omobamidele to stay...

Jun 16, 202512 minSeason 25Ep. 596

BARRY MURPHY & OWEN HEARY: ‘If Shels lose tonight… they’re out of it!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Former Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy & former Shelbourne manager Owen Heary join Colm & John in studio to reflect on the weekend of League of Ireland action that was! 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 acros...

Jun 16, 202526 minSeason 25Ep. 595

'I don't have friends in football' | Dublin Derby drama | Damien Duff, Stephen Bradley & Matt Healy

Damien Duff, Stephen Bradley & Matt Healy react to Shamrock Rovers going six points clear at the top of the league following their 2-1 win away to Shelbourne. League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join...

Jun 13, 20258 minSeason 25Ep. 592

LOI LATE NIGHT: is the title race *now* over? Bohs blast Cork at the Cross

Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy joined Cameron Hill to catch up with the League of Ireland nation after the mid-season break, as Shamrock Rovers were 2-1 winners at Shelbourne, while Bohemians move into second with a 2-0 win over Cork City at Turner's Cross. 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

Jun 13, 20251 hrSeason 25Ep. 591

Football Daily | Rovers and Shels renew rivalry, Kenny wants Pats solidity, Kilduff excited by the Town and Liverpool get their man

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of the restart of the League of Ireland. Stephen Bradley wants his side to kick on in the second half of the season. Graham Burke is enjoying the injury-free life. Stephen Kenny says that clean sheets are key to St Pats' chances of improvement. Ryan McLaughlin says the strength of the squad should get the Inchicore side through the business part of the season. Podge Amond feels Waterford have turned a corner. Ciaran Kilduff fe...

Jun 13, 202510 minSeason 25Ep. 590

THE LOI POD: "A Disaster For Drogheda" | Vinny's New Modelling Gig | Off The Ball

Nathan is back for another week of LOI action and he was joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to chat through Drogheda's desperate bids to get into the conference league, the positions that clubs need to fill, and Vinny's new gig as a model! The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball is brought you to by Rockshore 0.0, refreshingly Alcohol Free. Always be drink aware, get the facts and visit drinkaware.ie

Jun 12, 202544 minSeason 25Ep. 587

Football Daily | Galway add Caribbean heat, Mancini open to Azzurri return, Ireland women's boost

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a new signing at Galway ahead of the return of the League of Ireland on Friday night. We hear from Stephen Bradley ahead of our live game - the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers on Newstalk. Roberto Mancini opens the door to an Italian return. And there's a boost for the Republic of Ireland women's team.

Jun 12, 202510 minSeason 25Ep. 586

Football Daily | 'Sloppy' & 'boring' Ireland, Palestine robbed of World Cup playoff, Wirtz 'here we go' premature

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to the Republic of Ireland's drab scoreless draw away to Luxembourg. We hear from Jack Taylor, Max O'Leary and captain Nathan Collins. We hear from new Manchester City signing Tijani Reijnders as Kevin de Bruyne heads to the Italian champions. The 'here we go' for Florian Wirtz appears premature. Brazil, Ecuador and Australia book their World Cup places, but Palestine are robbed of a playoff.

Jun 11, 202511 minSeason 25Ep. 583

Football Daily | Luxembourg's Rodrigues headache, Ranieri 'no' to Italy, City's 2 Peps

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of tonight's international friendly away to Luxembourg. We hear from manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, while the hosts tangle with a delicate situation around their Aviva match-winner. Claudio Ranieri has said 'no' to Italy, and we've the latest on the next cab off the rank. Manchester City have tapped into Liverpool's old brains trust. The odd deals between Nottingham Forest and John Textor's clubs c...

Jun 10, 202510 minSeason 25Ep. 581

Football Daily | Heimer on Bosun Lawal, Elliot on his way out of Liverpool and is Aaron Ramsey off to Mexico?

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of the friendly with Luxembourg. Bosun Lawal looks to impress. Scotland have a goalkeeping crisis. Craig Bellamy wants his Wales' side to be history makers. Could Aaron Ramsey be off to Mexico? Harvey Elliot is considering his Liverpool future. Another Bellingham in Dortmund. And Uriah Rennie passes away aged 65. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

Jun 09, 202517 minSeason 25Ep. 578
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