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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

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on the life and times of Jack Charlton

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 14, 202514 minSeason 25Ep. 756

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles picks the best 11 players he has ever played against, from Diego Maradona to Ferenc Puskas to Johan Cruyff

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 14, 202536 minSeason 25Ep. 754

A very special update from Off The Ball

Make the most of your OTB subscription! Join our Insider mailing list for exclusive subscriber-only newsletters, behind-the-scenes access, and first dibs on live show tickets and members-only events. Colm Boohig and Eoin Sheahan have all the details. It takes 30 seconds. Sign up now at offtheball.com/insider

Aug 14, 20253 minSeason 25Ep. 755

Football Daily | Rovers look to overcome Ballkani, Kenny's big test in Istanbul and Steve McManaman on Trent's decision to join Real Madrid

On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the build-up ahead of from a huge European night at Tallaght Stadium for Shamrock Rovers. Stephen Bradley won't be going all out early on. Stephen Kenny is keen to up the intensity from last week. Three Israeli teams continue to play in UEFA competition despite the ongoing situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Liverpool's Arne Slot on new signings. And Steve McManaman on how Trent will be remembered by 'pool supporters. Become a member and...

Aug 14, 202517 minSeason 25Ep. 753

Brian Kerr's You Had To Be There (Live at All Together Now!) | Off The Ball Breakfast

Colm Boohig brings you a very, very special edition of You Had To Be There - Brian Kerr, in front of a live audience, at All Together Now! 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...

Aug 14, 202547 minSeason 25Ep. 752

Is this finally Arsenal's season? | 'Arseblog' makes the case for and against | Off The Ball Football

Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were joined by Arsenal podcaster Andrew Mangan (Arseblog) on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. With a #9 secured in Viktor Gyökeres, Martín Zubimendi coming into midfield and possibly more signings to follow, is this finally the season where Mikel Arteta's Arsenal make the breakthrough and win the Premier League? Andrew took us through his thoughts about Arsenal's hopes this season! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Break...

Aug 14, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 751

Premier League 2025/26 Preview | ‘He HAS to be Player of The Season’ | OFF THE BALL

Stephen Doyle, Nathan Murphy and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan ahead of the 2025/26 season of the Premier League with a full preview featuring signings of the season, who will be the shock performer, the first manager to go and many more. Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill. Please Gamble Responsibly. 18+.

Aug 13, 202542 minSeason 25Ep. 749

FROM THE VAULT: Graeme Souness, Kevin Keegan, Eddie Gray and Chris Kamara on the influence of the great John Giles

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 13, 202537 minSeason 25Ep. 747

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles picks the greatest Ireland XI of all time

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 13, 202541 minSeason 25Ep. 746

Football Daily | Shels 'Fruk'-up, 'disgusted' at RTÉ's no show, Byrne and Bradley, and Robbie Keane's Champions League dream

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from a disappointing European night at Tolka Park for Shelbourne, plus a fallout between Shamrock Rovers' pair Jack Byrne and Stephen Bradley. Joey O'Brien wants his side to take last night's hurt into next week's Euro clash. Robbie Keane's Champions League dream continues. There is a suspected fallout between Stephen Bradley and Jack Byrne. Marcus Rashford gives his two cents on the mess at Manchester United. And is Keith Andre...

Aug 13, 202516 minSeason 25Ep. 745

STUEY BYRNE: "It's the most difficult thing they'll do in their lives" Shelbourne's European agony | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Shelbourne legend, Stuey Byrne, reacts to last night’s heartbreak in Tolka Park alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig, as Rijeka knocked Shels out of the Europa League qualifiers. 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 Of...

Aug 13, 202533 minSeason 25Ep. 744

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on the man that was, Manchester United's Matt Busby

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 12, 202548 minSeason 25Ep. 742

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on Leeds United's legendary manager Don Revie

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 12, 202545 minSeason 25Ep. 741

FOOTBALL DAILY | Shels look to take the game to Rijeka, Hendrick backs Jack, and Isak's Newcastle days are over

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a huge European night at Tolka Park for Shelbourne, plus what has Jeff Hendrick had to say on the move of a former teammate Jack Grealish? Joey O'Brien wants his side to go for it. Robbie Keane chases a place in the Champions League, League Phase. There is the launch of a new football segment on Off The Ball Breakfast. Alexander Isak says he is done with Newcastle United and Eddie Howe. Arrigo Sacchi questions Rasmus Hoijl...

Aug 12, 202514 minSeason 25Ep. 740

UNLOCKED: THE FOOTBALL GREEN SCENE EP.1: ‘Those are INSANE numbers..!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Your weekly dive into Irish footballers & managers making moves across the water. Off The Ball’s Matthew Brennan joins Ger & Colm to recap the last week of Irish performances from across the Irish Sea in The Championship, League One & League Two - as well as further afield across the continent! We’ve put together a team of the week from across the three EFL leagues & will hone in on some of the stand-out/most notable performers from the last round of fixtures! There’s currently f...

Aug 12, 202539 minSeason 25Ep. 739

DAN BARDELL: "I've a tad bit of envy..." Jack Grealish to Everton | Villa's transfer window | OTB Breakfast Soccer

Premier League journalist Dan Bardell joins Ger & Colm on the show, to talk through Jack Grealish's move to Everton, Villa's transfer window & more. 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...

Aug 12, 202528 minSeason 25Ep. 738

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles selects his greatest Leeds United XI

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 11, 202540 minSeason 25Ep. 736

The Football Show (UNLOCKED) | Is it time to talk about a United Ireland Football Team? | OFF THE BALL

Nathan Murphy joins Eoin Sheahan as the worldwide football scene gets going again, as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool in the Community Shield, there’s a huge week ahead for League of Ireland sides in Europe, and the Premier League kicks back up again this Friday. Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill. Please Gamble Responsibly. 18+. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

Aug 11, 202547 minSeason 25Ep. 737

FOOTBALL DAILY | Palace lose CAS appeal, Grealish gets a sweet Toffee deal, and Russell rues red card

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest Crystal Palace's appeal for their reinstatement into the Europa League fails, whilst Jack Grealish is set for the exit door at Manchester City. Stephen Kenny wants to keep his side's momentum going. John Russell rues Patrick McClean red card. Stephen Bradley is pleased with a Galway point. And are Manchester United going to bring in even more players? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...

Aug 11, 202512 minSeason 25Ep. 734

THE FINAL ONE STANDING: Off The Ball's Brand New Game | "Big Decisions Must Be Made"

To celebrate the return of the Premier League, Off The Ball has teamed up with William Hill to bring you The Final One Standing. Each week our OTB 'experts' will pick a team from the weekends fixtures that they think will win to stay in the game. Don't forget you can play alongside the OTB team in our own Final One Standing league. Simply join on the link below or on the William Hill app using code OFFTHEBALL. Sign up for free to be in with a chance to win! https://sports.williamhill.com/betting...

Aug 11, 202515 minSeason 25Ep. 735

FROM THE VAULT: John Giles selects his greatest Manchester United XI

To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From selecting best elevens, to in-depth conversations on the state of the game itself, to paying tribute to the game's greats, Giles has seen pretty much ...

Aug 11, 202526 minSeason 25Ep. 733

LOI LATE NIGHT: Dreadful Derry draw with Cork City, advantage Shels in Europe!

Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill once again to talk through the talking points from another week in League of Ireland land (the less we say about tonight's Premier Division games, the better). 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.

Aug 08, 20251 hrSeason 25Ep. 729

FOOTBALL DAILY | 'Comprehensively outclassed', Pats suffer Beşiktaş bashing, Ole's learning curve, Bradley baulks at Ballkani, and Drogheda look to avoid having the Blues

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Pats were thumped by Besiktas, Shamrock Rovers suffer defeat in Kosovo, and a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action. Stephen Kenny feels that his side were comprehensively schooled. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels the second half of his side's showing in Tallaght was an education. Stephen Bradley rues his team's poor showing against Ballkani. And is Benjamin Sesko really a good signing for Manchester United? Become a me...

Aug 08, 202515 minSeason 25Ep. 728
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