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Eoin Sheahan and Ben Symes picked out the talking points following yesterday's BLOCKBUSTER FAI Cup 3rd Round tie as 17-year old Sam Rooney netted the winner for the Saints in Extra Time, sinking Shamrock Rovers and ending their worst week of the season after hurt in Europe.The Football Show on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

David Wilson is in the chair for Monday's Football Daily, with a packed run-through from the FAI Cup to the Premier League.St Patrick's Athletic pull off a comeback for the ages against Shamrock Rovers, as 17-year-old Sam Rooney bags a glorious extra-time winner in a rip-roaring Dublin derby. You'll hear from Stephen Kenny and Stephen Bradley, while Bohemians make it a clean, professional job to reach the quarter-finals.Plus: Troy Parrott looks La Liga-bound with Real Betis in the mix, Arsenal hammer Man City in the Community Shield, and Rodri's move to Barcelona edges closer.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as:FAI Cup 3rd round is in full swingA blockbuster tie on SundayMixed week in EuropeFull slate of Women's Premier Division gamesSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

David Wilson is back with Friday's Football Daily, rounding up a bruising night for the League of Ireland clubs in Europe. Shamrock Rovers suffer a stunning collapse in Albania as Stephen Bradley labels it one of the worst performances of his tenure, while Bohemians and Shelbourne also bow out – despite Shels earning a superb 2-2 draw with Ajax at Tolka Park.There's also Europa League misery for Rangers under Derek McInnes, plus updates from Hearts, Motherwell and Hibernian.In the Premier League, Michael Carrick talks transfers and Champions League demands at Manchester United, with the latest from Man City and Arsenal too.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Shane Hannon are here to bring you this week's episode of Inside The Odds, looking ahead to the upcoming Community Shield between Man City and Arsenal as well as the start of the Premier League season!Inside The Odds brought to you by Novibet. | Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

Former Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Colm Boohig and Shane Hannon to discuss Shamrock Rovers' capitulation last night in the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round as they lost 5-1 away to EgnatiaOff The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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

Off The Ball's Ben Symes was in Tolka Park as Shelbourne's 2-2 draw with European powerhouses Ajax was not enough to see them progress further in Europe. After the game, he spoke with Shels manager John Russell and goalscorer Evan Caffrey.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

Republic of Ireland's Ruesha Littlejohn joins Eoin Sheahan to look back on her off season in Brazil, her free agency and the discussion around whether she is ready for retirement. The Football Show on Off The Ball with Novibet. Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

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Thursday's Football Daily with David Wilson is packed with big talking points — from the FAI withdrawing its support for Gianni Infantino amid growing governance and transparency concerns, to the fallout from FIFA's private investment proposal.It's also a huge European night for the League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers look to finish the job in Albania, Bohs chase a comeback in Denmark, and a sold-out Tolka Park awaits Shelbourne's second leg against Ajax.Plus: PSG beat Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, major transfer headlines (Rodri, Enzo, Romero), Messi retirement hints, and Xavi's Netherlands appointment.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Vinny Perth steps into the hotseat for Stevo on this week's LOI Pod, alongside Gareth McGlynn and seven-time league winner Owen Heary — and there's no shortage of heat.They get stuck into the Stephen Bradley vs Ciaran Kilduff fallout after Dundalk's clash with Shamrock Rovers: was it a fair tackle, a reaction to Rovers losing control, or just old-school LOI needle?Then it's the James McClean situation at Derry City — social media, contracts, leadership, duty of care, and why the whole saga has become a PR nightmare.Plus: are Rovers in “third gear”, what's gone wrong defensively at Shelbourne, Pats' progress under Stephen Kenny, Waterford flying under Graham Coughlan, and why Sligo are in real trouble.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on InstagramAnd as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

It's The Green Scene, and we're back like we never left — talking all things Irish football as the season kicks into gear across the EFL, Scotland and beyond.We dig into Festy Ebosele's surprise loan to newly-promoted Erzurumspor in Turkey and what it means for his Ireland prospects, before chatting Seamus Coleman's free-agent situation (and the Killybegs “almost” story).There's transfer chat galore too: Joe Hodge's move to Motherwell, Will Ferry's Anderlecht links, Mikey Johnston and Louie Barry, plus why Kian Leavy's next step is massive.And finally: where does Troy Parrott end up — and is Arsenal's Ceadach O'Neill about to switch?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

David Wilson brings you Wednesday's Football Daily, with Aston Villa and PSG set for tonight's UEFA Super Cup final in Salzburg — plus what John McGinn and Unai Emery have been saying as Villa look to keep pushing on.There's also the latest on James McClean and Derry City, with chat from Kevin McLaughlin and Dion Fanning on why the homecoming has turned messy and what could happen next.Meanwhile, it's Man United vs Leeds at a sold-out Croke Park, Denis Irwin on his memories of HQ, Paddy Madden returns to Bohs, Arne Slot turns down the Netherlands job, and the day's big transfer and contract headlines.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Eoin Sheahan is joined on the line by football writer Kevin McLaughlin to talk about the current situation surrounding James McClean and his relationship with Derry City following the reports that his contract had been terminated and then the player turned up to training this morning.Football on Off The Ball with Novibet.Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

Ross Flanagan brings you Tuesday's Football Daily where the Transfer window heats up as Liverpool, Everton, Crystal Palace and Fulham all welcome new signingsMeanwhile, the Derry City-McClean saga continues with the ROI International turning up to training despite reports his contract had been terminatedAnd, from one President to another, Trump gives his support to Gianni Infantino despite the mounting pressure on him and FIFABecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

David Wilson rounds up a packed Monday edition of Football Daily, with St Patrick's Athletic moving up to second after a 2-1 win away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park – and John Russell left rueing missed chances and a late red card.Waterford's resurgence continues with a 3-1 thumping of Bohemians, and Keith Treacy tips Graham Coughlan as a real Manager of the Season contender.Plus, the latest Irish transfer talking points, a round-up of the rumour mill, Celtic stay perfect as Rangers' slow start drags on, and growing pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as:A Thriller in TallaghtA goalless Maroon & Blue encounterConnolly gets Derry back to winning ways2 BIG Sunday fixturesThe Business end of the WPD seasonBusiness as usual for the RebelsHistoric night ahead for Shels at Tolka ParkConference League on the Hoop's HorizonSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Phil Egan is back with Friday's Football Daily, with a packed round-up from Europe, the League of Ireland and the latest transfer talk.Shelbourne keep their Europa Conference League tie alive despite a 3-1 defeat to Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with Daniel Kelly's late goal giving John Russell's side something to bring back to Tolka Park. Hear from Russell, Kelly and Paddy Barrett after a night of “bodies on the line” defending.Bohemians fall 2-0 to Midtjylland at Tallaght, while there's previews and live commentary details for tonight's Premier Division action.Plus Rodri's Barcelona preference, Cristian Romero to Atletico links, Mo Salah's arrival at Trabzonspor, and more.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ben Symes was in the Johan Cruyff Arena for Shelbourne's Europa Conference League clash with Ajax, as the hosts won 3-1, with Shels' goal coming in the dying minutes to ‘keep the tie alive'.Ben spoke with Shels manager John Russell, as well as goalscorer Daniel Kelly, and Paddy Barrett after the match. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson previews a huge night in Europe for the League of Ireland — with Shelbourne taking on Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena in a Europa Conference League qualifier.We hear from Shels boss John Russell on the “special occasion” of bringing an Irish club to one of football's most famous stadiums, while Ben Symes checks in from Amsterdam and Dutch football lawyer Auke Kok explains how Ajax ended up at this stage of the competition.Plus, Bohemians welcome FC Midtjylland to Tallaght Stadium, Derry City's manager hunt continues, and there's the latest on Rodri, FIFA, and more.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

You Have To Be There is BACK, as Colm Boohig is joined by Andy Cantwell — the man behind those painfully awkward (and painfully accurate) Overlap edits that keep popping up on your feed...Andy breaks down how the sketches come together, from hunting for the perfect Roy Keane reaction to adding that “teaspoon hits the floor” moment, plus what it's like when the actual Overlap crew are watching along.And yes, we do eventually get into the five picks: Anfield for Liverpool v Man City, McGregor's Dublin night, a flying armbar that brought the house down, peak “six-year sports” glory, and an all-time Irish one-liner… at a funeral.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Ahead of their Europa Conference League clash with Ajax in Amsterdam tomorrow night, Shelbourne FC manager John Russell spoke with Off The Ball's Ben Symes about the special occasion of playing in the Johan Cruyff Arena!The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

Stephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week during a busy period for both the league and European competition.The lads dig into the breaking news of the day which is the departure of Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch. The Belfast man took over the club at the end of 2024 after leaving his post at Larne and has had a mixed season and a half with the Candystripes.There is of course the matter of a few ties in Europe to talk about too, with Rovers setting themselves up for yet another visit to European Group Stage competition with a 3-1 win over Egnetia last night and just the small opponent of Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena for Shels.Finally, Bohs face Danish giants Midtjylland in Tallaght Stadium tomorrow with less than a 3rd of the season to play too.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on InstagramAnd as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Phil Egan rounds up Wednesday's Football Daily, starting with Shamrock Rovers' 3-1 win over KF Egnatia at Tallaght Stadium in the Europa League third qualifying round. Graham Burke opens the scoring from the spot, before Píco Lopes and Aaron Greene get on the end of Jack Byrne corners to hand Stephen Bradley's side a two-goal cushion heading to Albania.There's also the latest on Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães edging closer to a £75m move to Arsenal, plus transfer updates involving Mohamed Salah and Chelsea's pre-season returns.And in the background: FIFA turmoil around Gianni Infantino, and why Celtic should be looking at Irish left-back Will Ferry.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Shamrock Rovers take a huge step towards Europe with a 3-1 win over KF Egnatia in the Europa League third qualifying round, as Graham Burke becomes the top Irish goalscorer in European history.But the bigger chat is off the pitch: why was it so hard (and so expensive) to actually watch the game? The lads debate production value, and why RTÉ and the FAI aren't doing more to put Irish clubs on national television.Plus: Troy Parrott's potential next move, Ireland's “home” Nations League game in Serbia with no Irish fans, FIFA's latest crisis, and tributes to former GAA President Liam O'Neill.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Phil Egan is back with Tuesday's Football Daily, with Shamrock Rovers looking to bounce back in Europe as they face Ignatia in the Europa League qualifiers at Tallaght Stadium, and Stephen Bradley calling them the best side they've played this year.There's also a look ahead to Shelbourne's Conference League trip to take on Ajax, plus the latest from the Women's Premier Division and the Women's FAI Cup semi-final draw.And in the wider football headlines: pressure mounting on Gianni Infantino at FIFA, Celtic's 1-0 win over Dundee to start their title defence, and Cape Verde boss Bubista stepping down.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as:Rovers fall short twice in the weekThe BitoRed score late to mount a survival challengeA big week in Europe for the LOIA First Division Bank-Holiday double headerAgg's Athlone bow out of EuropePremier Division Super SundayBad publicity for the CandystripesSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Off The Ball's Stephen Doyle was in Sullivan & Lambe Park as Drogheda United saw out a 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland. After the game, he spoke with Rovers boss Stephen Bradley as well as Drogs' Edwin Agbaje and manager Kevin Doherty.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

Ben Symes is joined by Stephen Doyle on commentary and Owen Heary from Sullivan and Lambe Park, looking back on the League of Ireland teams in Europe this past week, James McClean's comments on social media, and Shamrock Rovers' failure to progress in the Champions League.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

Phil Egan is here with Friday's Football Daily, looking ahead to tonight's live League of Ireland commentary as Drogheda host Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park-coverage on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7, with kick-off at 8.Tributes are paid to Italian football legend Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66. Things go from bad to worse for FIFA President Gianni Infantino with his senior advisor quitting the Asian Football Confederation the latest to oppose his World Cup sell offBohemians and Shelbourne advance to the next round of the conference league with Shels setting up a glamour tie with Dutch giants Ajax.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Phil Egan is here with Thursday's Football Daily, looking ahead to a big night of European fixtures for 3 League of Ireland clubs, with Bohs, Shels and Derry all looking to make it to the 3rd round of the UEFA Conference League.It's also a day of change at Newcastle United, as manager Eddie Howe is expected to leave the club.Plus: Matt Slater talks about the fallout after Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plans.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Stephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week with just 12 games remaining in the Premier Division seasonThe panel dig into Shamrock Rovers' aggregate defeat to Ararat-Armenia in the Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, which sees them drop to the Europa League 3rd Qualifying RoundThey also discuss the Hoops' signing of Sligo Rovers captain Will Fitzgerald and what it means for the BitoRed, who begin a new era under English manager Darren PurseAnd finally, the lads are locked into deep debate over St Patrick's Athletic's failure to gain ground on their title rivals following a 1-1 draw against Dundalk in Richmond Park last Friday. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Stephen Bradley's post-match reaction to Rovers' 2-3 defeat to Ararat-Armenia. Shamrock Rovers will exit the Champions League and drop down into the Europa League third qualifying round, where they will face KF Egnatia. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:Pats struggle to keep up with RoversBohs give Dalymount a European goodbyeAthlone have another massive UCL tieShels score big at TolkaA new era begins at SligoUCD shock CorkRovers have work to doSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

St Patrick's Athletic moved into second place in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, ahead of Bohemians on goal difference, after a 1-1 draw with Dundalk in Inchicore.Stephen Doyle caught up with Stephen Kenny, Sean Hoare and Ciaran Kilduff for their post-match reaction!

Phil Egan is here with Friday's Football Daily, looking ahead to tonight's live League of Ireland commentary as St Pat's host Dundalk at Richmond Park — coverage on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7, with kick-off at 8.It's also a big European round-up, with Shelbourne hammering Nõmme Kalju 5-2 in John Russell's first home game in charge to put themselves on course for a potential clash with Ajax, while Derry City fall 1-0 away to Rijeka but remain right in the tie.Plus Keith Treacy on the unique feel of European nights, Dundalk's season under Ciaran Kilduff, and Sligo Rovers naming Darren Purse as their new manager.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Stephen Doyle is back with Vinny Perth and super-sub Keith Treacy on the LOI Pod, with a big announcement: we're going live from the All Together Now Festival, with Brian Kerr joining the lads in the Go Loud Lounge.The panel digs into Bohemians' dramatic European night at Dalymount — Ross Tierney's stunning late winner, James-Taylor's impact, and what has to tighten up before the second leg with Ballkani.They also assess Shamrock Rovers' “sloppy” moments in Europe, and look ahead to Friday's live commentary: St Patrick's Athletic v Dundalk, plus the latest FAI Cup draw and the shifting title picture.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Phil Egan is in for Thursday's Football Daily, with all the latest from Europe and beyond.Bohemians come from behind to beat Ballkani 2-1 at Dalymount Park, with Douglas James-Taylor levelling late before Ross Tierney's stunning 90th-minute volley seals a first-leg lead. Hear from Alan Reynolds on brave substitutions, and Tierney on feeling the winner was coming.It's a big night ahead too as Derry City travel to Rijeka, while Shelbourne host Nõmme Kalju in John Russell's first home game in charge.Plus, Mick McDermott on working with Ghana at the World Cup, Jonathan Wilson on FIFA accountability, and more headlines.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ben Symes catches up with Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds and goal scorer Ross Tierney after Bohemians secured a 2–1 victory over Ballkani in the UEFA Conference League at Dalymount Park this evening.

Phil Egan is back with Wednesday's Football Daily, and it's a big one for the League of Ireland in Europe. Shamrock Rovers have a mountain to climb after a 2-0 defeat away to Ararat Armenia, with Stephen Bradley admitting sloppy moments proved costly — but insisting they've shown before they can turn it around at Tallaght.Bohemians are in action tonight against Ballkani at Dalymount, while there's also news from the FAI Cup draw and a brilliant start for Athlone Town in the women's Champions League qualifiers.Plus the latest on Liverpool injuries, Chelsea's record-breaking move for Morgan Rogers, and Graham Hunter on Spain's World Cup-winning culture.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Phil Egan has Tuesday's Football Daily, with Shamrock Rovers in Yerevan for a huge Champions League qualifier against Ararat Armenia — and the chance to push on in the “champions path” and keep Europe alive deep into the summer.There's fallout from the World Cup final too, with FIFA confirming Argentina are facing an investigation into the ugly scenes after full-time, plus reaction on how the mood turned as the game went on.We also hear from Richard Fitzpatrick on Spain's Madrid celebrations and the politics around the hosts, while Pep Guardiola is linked with an astonishing move to revive Italian football — and tributes continue for the late, great Kevin Keegan.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mark Lawrenson joins Colm Boohig & Enda Coll in the wake of the devastating news that Kevin Keegan has passed away aged 75, and shares a brilliant, deeply personal tribute to one of football's greats.From the little-known Scunthorpe-to-Liverpool backstory and the “big one, little one” partnership with John Toshack, to Keegan's relentless work-rate, strength, and sheer drive, Lawrenson paints the picture of a player who made himself elite.There's also Newcastle memories, Keegan the man of principle & some insight into what he was like behind the scenes.We finish off with a few blunt Lawro takes on modern football — including VAR: “No, next question.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Michael McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle were on the Newsround as we remembered the life of Footballing legend Kevin Keegan who sadly passed away at the age of 75 today. Firstly, you will hear a clip from the show in 2020, in which Kevin joined on the line alongside John Giles for Giles' 80th Birthday. Then Liverpool legend and former team-mate of Kevin, Phil Thompson joins on the line to pay tribute to a Liverpool and Newcastle Great.The Newsround on Off The Ball

Kevin Keegan the former England footballer and manager, has died at the age of 75.It was announced in January that Keegan had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, with his family revealing he was to begin treatment.Most revered for his feats as a manager at Newcastle and as a player at Liverpool, Keegan forged a successful career that included three First Division titles, one FA Cup, one European Cup, and two UEFA Cups as well as two Bundesliga titles between the years of 1968 and 1984.Keegan's traits as a forward was founded on his pace and ability with the ball, and he formed a formidable strike partnership with John Toshack, and was at the heart of Liverpool's prosperous side in the 1970s under Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.As a manager, Keegan took Newcastle from the second tier into the Premier League and to their best-ever second finish, earning the nickname ‘King Kev', and signed some of the club's most iconic players, including Alan Shearer.Here in this podcast, Keegan joined his old friend and rival, John Giles to mark Giles' 80th birthday back in 2020, and the duo alongside Nathan Murphy reminisced on that punch and the glory days of the 70s and 80s.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Phil Egan brings you Monday's World Cup Daily as Spain are crowned world champions after a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres striking late to seal a second World Cup title.Hear reaction from Luis de la Fuente and Marc Cucurella as Spain's control, defending and clean-sheet record define the tournament — plus the milestones for teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, and a record-setting run for Unai Simón.There's also the Messi angle as Argentina fall short and tempers flare, Andy Townsend on a team built around their “Lord and Saviour”, and a look at the spectacle off the pitch, LOI/FAI Cup updates, and major Premier League transfer news.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join.

Phil Egan is back with Friday's World Cup Daily as the fallout from England's semi-final collapse to Argentina rolls on — and Thomas Tuchel insists he's “100% committed” despite the criticism of his late defensive switches and questions over England's identity.Tim Vickery, Seamus Flanagan and Ben Symes dissect the baffling subs, the lack of an “outball”, and how Argentina adapted on the fly to flip the game.Plus, Lionel Messi on Argentina's belief ahead of Sunday's final with Spain, and Vickery on Lionel Scaloni's biggest triumph: integrating Messi as the team's vocal leader.There's also LOI and FAI Cup news, with Derry's European dropdown, Bohemians progressing, and a furious reaction to the Ringmahon Rangers fiasco.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

England are out of the World Cup – and Argentina are heading to a second final in a row after a dramatic 2-1 semi-final comeback in Atlanta.Phil Egan breaks down how Anthony Gordon's opener was overturned late on, with Enzo Fernandez striking from range before Messi delivers the killer cross for Lautaro Martinez in injury time. There's reaction to Thomas Tuchel's “shut up shop” subs, and why the momentum flipped so brutally.Plus, Philippe Auclair on England's familiar capitulation, Lionel Scaloni on capitalising, and the extra fallout – including Argentina facing FIFA action over a post-match banner – as Spain await in Sunday's final.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

David Wilson, Matthew Brennan and Phil Egan are in studio for this week's Inside The Odds, discussing the semi-finals of the World Cup as Spain swept France by on Tuesday night while England crashed out in the second half against the World Champions ArgentinaInside The Odds on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | http://gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

England's World Cup dream is over, so Ger, Colm & Enda are absolutely feasting on the fallout after that bonkers semi-final against Argentina.From Pickford's positioning and Bellingham's reaction to the first goal, to that swing to 5-at-the-back and the “what are we even doing here?” chaos on the pitch, it's a full post-mortem on how England, once again, couldn't see it out.Was it Tuchel bottling it with the subs? Did the players lose belief? And how much joy is it acceptable to take from crying kids and a Telegraph meltdown?Plus: Messi's moments, Argentina's shithousery, and whether Spain can handle what's coming next.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Ben Symes is in for Stephen Doyle on this week's League of Ireland Pod, alongside Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, after a chaotic, unorthodox run of fixtures across the Premier Division.They break down Drogheda's massive 2-1 win away to Dundalk, the fallout and what it means at the bottom, plus Eoin Kenny's move to Portsmouth and why it's a brilliant, hard-earned story.There's big talk on John Russell leaving Sligo for Shelbourne — what it does to the Bit O' Red, what Russell can bring to Tolka, and the growing Jamestown Analytics model behind the scenes.And it's Europe and the FAI Cup: Rovers' 5-1 statement, Derry's hope in the Brandywell, Bohs in Gibraltar, and the Ringmahon Rangers controversy.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Phil Egan is back with Wednesday's World Cup Daily, as Spain book their place in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after a dominant 2-0 win over France — and Didier Deschamps admits his side “didn't turn up”.It's then all eyes on England v Argentina tonight as a rivalry for the ages is renewed, with Tuchel's plan for Messi, Alexis Mac Allister walking back his pre-tournament comments, and Gary Lineker backing England to peak at the right time.Plus, Shamrock Rovers make European history in Tallaght — overturning a two-goal deficit with a 5-1 win over Floriana — with reaction from Stephen Bradley and John McGovern.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join