On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to St. Pats' and Shamrock Rovers' wins in the Conference League. We hear from Ger Nash and John Russell ahead of tonight's live Premier Division clash on OTB Sports Radio. As part of our full LOI preview we also speak to Tiernan Lynch, John Coleman and Stephen Elliott. Bruno Guimaraes has gone full Comical Ali when discussing Alexander Isak. And Newcastle's miserable transfer window continues.
Jul 25, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 685
Happy Friday everybody! Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig are joined by Vinny Perth to react to the three League of Ireland teams who have been in action in Europe this week, analyse Cork's hopes of avoiding relegation, and Evan Ferguson's exciting move to Roma. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
Jul 25, 2025•35 min•Season 25Ep. 684
Journalist Jessy Parker Humphreys joins OTB's Nathan Murphy to preview Sunday's European Championship final between World Champions Spain and reigning European champions England in Switzerland. With thanks to William Hill.
Jul 24, 2025•27 min•Season 25Ep. 683
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as the Irish clubs compete in Europe. Alexander Isak looks set to leave Newcastle, but could he be on the way to Liverpool? Bradley and Kenny eye big opportunity. Chelsea target an Ajax defender. And Marcus Rashford is happy to be at Barca. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Jul 24, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 682
Former Ireland international footballer, Keith Treacy, reacts to Shelbourne’s 3-0 defeat at home to Qarabağ, in their second round Champions League qualifier first leg. 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...
Jul 24, 2025•29 min•Season 25Ep. 681
A disappointed Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien spoke to OTB's Nathan Murphy after their home leg defeat at home to Qarabag in the Champions League qualifiers.
Jul 23, 2025•6 min•Season 25Ep. 680
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Evan Ferguson completes his move to Roma, whilst England book their European Championship final ticket. Wiegman says it was a rollercoaster of emotions. Agyemang says it was a team effort despite her cameo appearance. Joey O'Brien wants to have a crack off Qarabag. Callum O'Dowda scores his first Champions League goal. A Celtic legend passes away. And have Arsenal solved their centre-forward woe? Become a member and subscribe ...
Jul 23, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 678
Stephen Doyle is joined by Vinny Perth and Johnny Dunleavy, who put aside their fierce rivalry to talk through all things League of Ireland, including Shels' and St. Pat's European hopes, Cork City's relegation battle, the possibility of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Tolka Park and much more! The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
Jul 23, 2025•44 min•Season 25Ep. 679
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as England look to book their spot in another European final, and Hugo Ekitike arrives in the UK for his Liverpool medical. Wiegman hopes captain Williamson is fit for the Italian job. Ekitike arrives to complete the formalities. Cork City star to leave at the end of the season. Big night of Champions League action including Shelbourne's potential opponents. Rangers boss Russell Martin wants to see where his side are at against Pan...
Jul 22, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 676
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Evan Ferguson completes a move away from Brighton to Roma. Hugo Ekitike moves a step closer to Liverpool. Marcus Rashford will be a Culé. Joey O'Brien happy to welcome Jack Henry-Francis. Bring on Qarabag. Victor Boniface describes what it is like to get an eye-watering move from Saudi Arabia. And away fans are back in Argentina. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Jul 21, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 675
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has details of Shamrock Rovers' surprise destination in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. We hear from Stephen Kenny as St. Pat's plot a trip to Estonia. There's a full preview of tonight's FAI Cup 2nd round ties, and we hear from Tiernan Lynch and Jad Hakiki. Evan Ferguson's move away to Brighton nears completion, and we've details of the payment structure. Plus, Switzerland use the 2010 Men's World Cup as inspiration for their Women's E...
Jul 18, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 674
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan is back to bring you all the fallout from Shelbourne's win over Linfield in their Champions League clash plus build-up to tonight's European action. Sean Gannon wants to represent the league on the international stage. David Healy rues the fine margins. Stephen Kenny wants Pats to attack from the start. Rovers to keep a keen eye on Belfast clash. Newcastle get done by Liverpool in the race for Ekitike. And are Manchester United about to solve their striker...
Jul 17, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 672
Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to episode 12 of Word On The Street, where we are talking all things British and Irish Lions ahead of the first test this weekend. This week we asked the public where their loyalties lie, Ireland over Lions or Lions over Ireland, and also whether this concept could work in any other sport. Susanna got the chance to ramble about her favourite sport, Eve got an education in all things rugby, and Rachel joined us from the glorious land of Cork to give her two cents ...
Jul 17, 2025•37 min•Season 25Ep. 673
Stevo is joined as always by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for this weeks' League of Ireland pod to discuss Shelbourne and St Pat's upcoming European fixtures, the relegation battle in the Premier Division, and infamous FAI Cup finals The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
Jul 16, 2025•44 min•Season 25Ep. 670
On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the build-up ahead of Shelbourne's crucial Champions League clash with Linfield plus are Liverpool targeting two new strikers? Sean Gannon knows the job isn't done yet. Chris Shields fancies Linfield's chances. David Healy won't gung-ho from the get-go. O'Brien wants improvement from last week. Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez out mean that Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in? And which Argentinean star has signed for Atletico Madrid? Become a ...
Jul 16, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 669
Ireland and Hibernians midfielder Ciara Grant joins Eoin to discuss the ongoing European Championships in Switzerland, as well as a season with Hibernians in which they won the league title. with thanks to William Hill.
Jul 16, 2025•17 min•Season 25Ep. 671
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you all the latest as League of Ireland clubs make moves in the transfer market. Jordan Rossiter looks to bring some know-how to the sunny south-east. Drogheda United sign a highly rated young Rover. Eddie Howe looks to boost his striking options, or is he planning for life without Isak? Chelsea ponder Garnacho move. Noa Lang looks set for Napoli move. Real Madrid sign a former Manchester United left-back. And Lamine Yamal could find himself in...
Jul 15, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 668
On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the fallout from the Club World Cup as Donald Trump is centre-stage. UEFA and FIFA continue some frosty relations. Trump wants football to 'unite the world'. Wiegman doesn't care who her England side plays but is keen to continue progress. Wilkinson wants to inspire the next gen. Mark Travers set to join Everton as back-up for Jordan Pickford. Evan Ferguson's move to Roma looks to be imminent. And a transfer gossip round-up to finish. Becom...
Jul 14, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 667
Bohemians have defeated Galway United 3-0 in Dalymount Park to keep their title hopes alive. Reaction from Stephen O'Donnell and John Caulfield. LOI on Off the Ball with Rockshore To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join
Jul 12, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 665
Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill to hear the thoughts of the League of Ireland nation! League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore 0.0 on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Jul 11, 2025•57 min•Season 25Ep. 664
On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Evan Ferguson's potential move to Italy. We hear from John Coleman and Ger Nash ahead of tonight's Munster derby, while OTB's live game tonight sees Bohemians battle Galway United. Keith Andrews has secured the services of a Champions League-winning captain, and more.
Jul 11, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 663
We're back for another week of Word On The Street, and this week Eve, Susanna and Rachel tackle technology in sports!
Jul 10, 2025•33 min•Season 25Ep. 662
On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Shelbourne beat Linfield 1-nil in the Champions League qualifiers. Healy hoping for more in Windsor. O'Brien happy with that start but more to do. Kenny looks for a European kick, to start their season. Ferguson looks for a move to Roma or Atalanta. Xabi Alonso humbled as Madrid spanked by PSG. Kudus is a Spurs man. And which Argentine legendary striker is back in management? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/j...
Jul 10, 2025•22 min•Season 25Ep. 661
Shelbourne will go to Windsor Park with a 1-0 lead following the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier at Tolka Park. After the game, Shels manager Joey O'Brien and his Linfield counterpart David Healy spoke to reporters - which included OTB's Stephen Doyle.
Jul 10, 2025•17 min•Season 25Ep. 660
Shelbourne legend Owen Heary and ex-League of Ireland goalkeeper Barry Murphy joined Colm Boohig and John Duggan on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Following last night's 1-0 win for Shelbourne against Linfield in a Champions League qualifier, the lads assessed what was ultimately a good result for the League of Ireland champions. With the second-leg to come in Windsor Park next week, Owen and Barry explored what changes both side may make - and whether we've actually seen the best Linfield h...
Jul 10, 2025•28 min•Season 25Ep. 659
Off The Ball's Scarlett Herron speaks with St Pat's Athletic's Stephen Kenny and Ryan McLaughlin a day out from their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Lithuanian opposition FC Heggelmann on Thursday night. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.
Jul 09, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 656
Keith Treacy is in studio this evening alongside Eoin Sheahan as Shelbourne play Linfield in their European qualifier, and we also have Girls on the Ball's Rachel O'Sullivan on to talk through today's fixtures in the women's Euros Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
Jul 09, 2025•54 min•Season 25Ep. 658
Stephen Doyle was joined by our resident LOI experts Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for another episode of the League Of Ireland pod where they previewed Shelbourne's clash with Linfield, St. Pats first Conference League qualifier against Hegelmann Litauen and the Sligo vs Shamrock Rovers game that ended in a disappointing draw on Saturday. The LOI Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0, refreshingly alcohol free. Always be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 25Ep. 657
On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Shelbourne get ready to take on Linfield in the Champions League qualifiers. Healy says it isn't a derby clash. O'Brien looking to take the game to the Belfast side. Cliftonville draw in Gibraltar. Johnny Kenny wants to stay at Celtic, but does want guaranteed first team football. Cathal O'Sullivan delighted with Celtic tune-up. The UK finally get their football regulator. And details emerge on the Diogo Jota and Andre Silv...
Jul 09, 2025•17 min•Season 25Ep. 655
Two players that were on the opposing sides of the last meeting between Shelbourne FC and Linfield, Stuey Byrne and Darren Murphy joined Eoin Sheahan to look back on that meeting in 2005, and ahead to tomorrow’s European clash. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.
Jul 08, 2025•46 min•Season 25Ep. 653
