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OTB's Sunday Paper Review

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Subscribe to OTB's Sunday Paper Review where Joe Molloy and guests dissect the Sunday sports pages from the UK and Ireland as they get stuck into the biggest stories of the week! Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Sunday, or subscribe to get the podcast!
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Episodes

More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll

Joe Molloy was joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Editor of TheJournal Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:20) Shane McGrath and Joe Brolly on the latest Up The Ra controversy (33:00) Report on how the ball is spending less time in play in football (40:00) Mick Foley on potentially changing the names of GAA stadia (45:00) How high is too high for a rugby tackle? (48:05) Paul Kimmage on his clash with Graham Rowntree on concussion (61:00) The latest news on Damar Haml...

Jan 08, 20231 hr 21 min

The mishandling of Vera Pauw allegations, Lionel Messi: Man vs Player, Katie Taylor in MSG | Cunningham & Keegan

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Lionel Messi: Separating the man from the player. (24:00) What the allegations against Vera Pauw tell us about elite coaching. (55:00) Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden. (01:01:00) 'Running a marathon is hard, to do it in Antarctica - that's mind-blowing.'

Dec 18, 20221 hr 7 min

A new England, Brolly explores GAA loyalty, Neymar's despair & Messi's bite | Greene & O'Brien

Joe Molloy was joined by journalists John Greene and Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) England out, but World Cup offers more answers than questions. (18:00) Why does Neymar annoy people? Barney Ronay has an answer. (40:00) Joe Brolly, the GAA and getting lost in grey areas. (01:00:00) The joy of watching David Clifford.

Dec 11, 20221 hr 7 min

Rory McIlroy: The Chosen One, Messi's moral quandary, a new kind of England | Davenport & Casey

Joe Molloy was joined by his Golf Weekly compatriot Fionn Davenport and journalist Gavan Casey on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (02:00) The Chosen One: Part 2 of Rory McIlroy with Paul Kimmage. (32:00) Why everyone wants Lionel Messi to win the World Cup (except Joe). (44:00) A new kind of England team. (55:00) "It's done, it's over, Eddie Jones needs to go!" (01:03:00) Fury vs Chisora III: 'Even Fury looked uncomfortable - it should have been stopped earlier.'

Dec 04, 20221 hr 8 min

'Tarnished' Messi, Brolly takes aim at Keane, a portrait of Rory McIlroy | Fanning & O'Donovan

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning and two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) The light and shade of Lionel Messi's final years. (25:00) Joe Brolly questions Roy Keane's peacemaking credentials. (39:00) 2022 World Cup: 'The biggest carbon emitter ever outside of war.' (52:00) Rory McIlroy sits down with Paul Kimmage (again).

Nov 27, 20221 hr 16 min

Doubts about Farrell's Ireland, Ronaldo's fading star, Infantino's FIFA stranglehold | Martin & Curtis

John Duggan is joined by journalists Tommy Martin (Virgin Media, Irish Examiner) and Roy Curtis (Sunday World) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Gianni Infantino and all that's wrong with the Qatar World Cup. (27:00) Sven, Capello & Roy: Wayne Rooney's England memories. (34:00) Messi, Ronaldo & the World Cup's footballing storylines. (53:00) Are Andy Farrell's Ireland really the world's best? (01:08:00) Michael Murphy: Donegal's hero departs the stage

Nov 20, 20221 hr 17 min

Sickening Carbery hit, Mythical Clifford, GAA clubs in crisis, O'Neill's bitter book | O'Carroll & McKeon

Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Sinead O'Carroll (The Journal) and Conor McKeon (Irish Independent) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Sickening Carbery hit overshadows underwhelming win. (16:50) 'Something about this story leaves me very uncomfortable.' (25:00) David Clifford's legend grows ever greater. (35:00) Pat Spillane and the GAA's battle with rural depopulation. (42:00) An eye-opening assessment of Martin O'Neill's new book. (48:00) Damien Duff: Ireland's next senior ma...

Nov 13, 20221 hr 6 min

Gary Neville exposed, Ireland beat the 'Boks, Martin O'Neill settles scores | Sunday Paper Review

Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Cliona Foley and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Ireland beat the Springboks and spark mixed feelings in rugby pundits. (25:00) Martin O'Neill's new book looks to settle some scores. (33:00) Gary Neville's Qatar logic is torn to shreds. (50:00) Andriy Shevchenko and the ongoing war in Ukraine. (01:00:00) 'A drunk mind speaks a sober heart.'

Nov 06, 20221 hr 12 min

Ronaldo's dilemma, Katie Taylor's endgame, Brolly & Roddy | Casey & Keegan

Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gavin Casey and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) Stephen Kenny comes out swinging. (10:00) Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with the passing of time. (29:30) Zaur Antia: Ireland's boxing mastermind / Katie Taylor's endgame. (46:00) Joe Brolly gives Roddy Collins two thumbs up. (56:00) 'We're up to 9th now in Europe in terms of obesity.' (01:02:00) The GAA and a relationship with violence.

Oct 23, 20221 hr 16 min

FAI leaks, Dylan Hartley's human side, rugby's radical need for change | Reddan & O'Brien

Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Eoin Reddan and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:40) Leaky FAI board making Stephen Kenny's life more difficult. (10:30) Dylan Hartley (34:00) Neil Francis has a radical plan to clean up rugby. (42:00) 'Up the 'Ra' outrage will follow Ireland's history-makers to Australia. (01:02:49.443) Pep Guardiola and the remarkable resurgence of Granit Xhaka.

Oct 16, 20221 hr 16 min

Klopp's Liverpool crossroads, boxing in 'big trouble', tough EURO '24 draw | O'Donovan & Cunningham

Joe Molloy is joined by two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan and Chief Sports Writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham on the Sunday Paper Review. (7:00) 'I can see positives in Ireland's EURO 2024 draw.' (13:00) Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the seven-year itch. (26:00) A proposed solution to the GAA's issue with match officials. (35:00) 'It has been a terrible year for boxing - the sport's in big trouble.' (51:00) New York to Galway: the remarkable journey of Damien Browne.

Oct 09, 20221 hr 16 min

SPR | Paul O'Donovan out-rows fame, remembering Brian Mullins, why fans care more than players | Gary O'Toole & Michael Verney

Joe Molloy is joined by Irish Olympic swimmer Gary O'Toole and journalist Michael Verney for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Remembering the late, great Brian Mullins. (16:30) Paul O'Donovan and the expectations of fame. (30:00) 'Footballers don't take football as seriously as fans - it's messed up.' (39:00) Paul Kimmage tells the remarkable story of Jimmy Dunne. (49:30) Concussion: Player welfare in the NFL and rugby. (01:02:00) GAA journalism and the hunt for stories...

Oct 02, 20221 hr 19 min

SPR | Boring TV analysis, Brolly meets Gough, Lawro's BBC exit claims & Kenny's Ireland woe

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Vincent Hogan and Gerry Thornley for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:03:22) Is Stephen Kenny getting enough out of this Ireland team? (00:17:25) Lawrenson on his BBC exit: 'I was axed for being 65 and a white male.' (00:23:20) Has the standard of TV sports analysis suffered an 'inexorable decline'? (00:32:40) Joe Brolly & David Gough: Eavesdropping on an intimate conversation; The human cost of a World Cup in Qatar. (00:49:20) The all...

Sep 25, 20221 hr 17 min

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Beckham's media masterstroke | Doping's losing battle with fans | Is Rooney the real deal?

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Dion Fanning and Bernard Jackman for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:00:38) A run through Sunday's back pages. (00:03:21) Wayne Rooney and his journey in football management. (00:24:41) Queen Elizabeth's passing and 'gesture politics' in sport. (00:35:00) David Beckham: A master at work. (00:43:38) Club rugby begins anew, farcical challenge posed by Emerging Ireland tour. (00:56:27) Why do all sports not face the same scrutiny when it com...

Sep 18, 20221 hr 20 min

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Patrick Reed bares his soul... and namechecks McIlroy | Why Chelsea wanted new wave Graham Potter | URC comes under fire

Joe Molloy was joined by 2010 All-Ireland winner Clíodhna O'Connor and journalist Conor McKeon on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The curious case of professional golf's 'black hat' Patrick Reed sparked the first talking-point on today's papers after the 2018 Masters winner conducted his first major interview since joining the Saudi-backed LIV tour. As the United Rugby Championship announced a sponsorship deal with state-owned Qatar Airways, the guys examined what has been a f...

Sep 11, 20221 hr 19 min

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA's 'cultural issue' with referee abuse | How to cover doping in journalism? | Rooney's revelations on United/Arsenal | Has VAR stolen football's joy?

John Duggan was joined by the former Dublin footballer Mick O'Keeffe and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Does the GAA have a 'cultural issue' with the abuse of referees? John, Mick and Brendan explored the most recent instances of match officials being targeted and considered what must happen to eradicate this kind of behaviour. Following an article written in the Sunday Independent by Paul Kimmage about the coverage of certain sports with relatio...

Sep 04, 20221 hr 13 min

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brolly & O'Rourke envision new Gaelic Football | GAA's managerial merry-go-round in full swing | Golf at a crossroads

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent and Gavin Cooney of The 42 on this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Joe Brolly and Colm O'Rourke brought us their vision of Gaelic Football as they feel it should be - and there was plenty for our two guests to talk about. There's also plenty to talk about in the world of professional golf, and we take a look at the significant number of GAA pundits taking a dip back into inter-county management.

Aug 28, 202254 min
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