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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says it is do or die against Portugal in the World Cup Qualifier on Thursday night.Hallgrimsson on the permutations that face Ireland's possible World Cup qualification.Josh Cullen on being brave with the ball.Gavin Cooney fears Ireland's hopes could be over on Friday morning.Keith Treacy questions whether losing hurts this group of Irish players enough.Ireland's under-17s to take on Canada in the round of 32 at the Qatar World Cup.Lyndon Dykes on making history for Scotland.David Brooks on fighting cancer to chase his Welsh World Cup dream.Mary Earps returns to Manchester United.And a former Chelsea star is in hospital.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan as they reflect on Ireland's Nations League A draw and how things could have been worse as well as looking at an entertaining weekend in the Women's Super League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Kevin O'Toole explains how his Irish call-up came about, plus John O'Shea is of the belief that Ireland can upset the apple cart against Portugal on Thursday night.O'Toole's heritage comes from Dublin, as his grandfather left the country in 1958.O'Shea has full belief in getting a result over one of the world's best.Ireland's under-17s aim to top the group.Thomas Tuchel says the England door is closed for nobody.Scott Bain hoping to help Scotland in any way he can.Federico Chiesa turns down a call from Gennaro Gattuso for the Azzuri.And a betting scandal grips Turkish football.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Former Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper, Barry Murphy, chats to Will O'Callaghan & Matthew Brennan ahead of Ireland v Portugal on Thursday, while also reflecting on Rovers securing the domestic double.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
Colm Boohig sits down with Vinny Perth as he returns to the club that made him, Cherry Orchard FC, for an in-depth chat about his footballing and managerial career, the direction of the sport in Ireland, and his relationship with Stephen Kenny.You Made Me! Episode 2 is also available on Off The Ball's YouTube channel
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Evan Ferguson is ruled out of Thursday's game with Portugal.John O'Shea feels that Johnny Kenny can be the man to get the goals.Stephen Bradley puts life into perspective after a double win.Arne Slot feels that Liverpool are outsiders to retain their title.Pep Guardiola is happy to put a thousand games up.Are we seeing a new version of Guardiola football?Andoni Iraola worried by the sour taste for the Cherries.And Martin O'Neill is unsure if he will still be in charge of Celtic after the international window.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Republic of Ireland legends David Connolly and Kevin Kilbane joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's Champions League action, while the Premier League continues. The Saturday Panel with Heineken.
Keith Treacy joins Phil Egan to discuss another win for Keith Andrews' Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.With thanks to William Hill
Stephen Doyle is joined live at the Etihad Stadium by Brian Kerr for this week's Sunday Kickback, as Manchester City dismantled champions Liverpool to gain on leaders Arsenal.with thanks to William Hill
Republic of Ireland legends David Connolly and Kevin Kilbane joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's Champions League action, while the Premier League continues. The Saturday Panel with Heineken.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the build-up to the weekend's Premier League fixtures plus there is a preview of this weekend's FAI Cup final/Joey O'Brien rues red card for James Norris.Stephen Bradley not taking Cork City at their peril.Seani Maguire eyes another showing like 2016.Vinnie Perth puzzled to Johnny Kenny's exclusion.And Arne Slot provides positive news on two of his stars.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Michael McCarthy was joined by Ben Symes and David Wilson for this weeks final one standing as Mick try's to pick a team to keep himself in the game which is now down to the final 3! Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill, download the app and play today. Over 18's only see gamblingcare.ie for more
Fans are what make football special — who could forget Andy Tate's iconic line, “Give it Giggsy 'til the end of the season!”In this episode of The Kick Off, Cathal and OTB's Colm Boohig take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most unforgettable fan moments in football. Colm also previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures.Later on, Cathal is joined by Irish Seagull Tony Hayes to chat about Brighton's season so far.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland squad announcement as Heimir Hallgrimsson includes the lesser known Kevin O'Toole in the squad for the very first time whilst there is a positive update on Evan Ferguson.Heimir explains the thought process behind picking O'Toole.Ferguson is back on the grass.Ireland's future stars include a certain Jaden Umeh.Richie Towell is pleased with what he saw from Ireland's young guns.Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers both chase points in Europe.Stephen Bradley is ready for a hostile environment.Martin O'Neill is back in Europe as Celtic manager.And Aston Villa take on Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were joined by Tim Clancy and Barry Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Only days out from the 2025 FAI Cup final, Tim and Barry considered whether there is any argument to be made for relegated Cork City to beat double-chasing Shamrock Rovers. 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
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup journey plus there is a look ahead to all tonight's European action, plus reaction to last night biggest games in the Champions League.Ireland take on Panama.Arne Slot heaps praise on Tyrone's Conor Bradley.Trent Alexander-Arnold has a frosty Anfield reunion.Achraf Hakimi suffers a horror injury.Erling Haaland's Borussia Dortmund reunion.Destiny Udogie is threatened by an agent with a gun.Frank Lampard's Coventry City bounce back.And more injury woe for the Republic of Ireland.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth react to the end of the LOI season, with St Pat's falling below par and Derry looking strong for next year. They lads also give us their teams of the year! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City head coach Ger Nash ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City's Josh Fitzpatrick ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Ben Symes speaks to Shamrock Rovers midfielder Dylan Watts ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Ben Symes speaks to Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde centre half Roberto ‘Pico' Lopes ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Republic of Ireland find out their route to Brazil 2027 plus there is a look ahead to all tonight's Euro action.Ireland to take on France, Holland and Poland.Trent Alexander-Arnold ready for an emotional Anfield reunion.Xabi Alonso has faith that Florian Wirtz will come up trumps.PSG take on FC Bayern.Regis Le Bris happy with the 'Granit'-man Xhaka.And a Premier League footballer threatened with a gun by an agent.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ben Symes speaks to Stephen Bradley ahead of the FAI Cup Final. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Ben Symes is at Tallaght Stadium to speak to Stephen Bradley, Pico Lopes and Dylan Watts ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss a weekend which saw former England No. 1 Mary Earps cause waves with her new autobiography, which laid bare how her relationship deteriorated with England manager Sarina Wiegman and her feelings about her fellow national goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. The crew also looked at how the simultaneous kickoffs are going down with fans as well as reflecting on a packed weekend of football. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City striker Seani Maguire ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Galway United manager John Caulfield this evening, who reminisces on memories of the late Ollie Horgan, as well as talks about the growth of the League of IrelandFootball on Off The Ball with William Hill
On tonight's Football Show, Eoin, Mick and Ben review the League of Ireland season and discuss Martin O'Neill's tenure as Celtic manager so far!Football on Off the Ball with William HillTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from yesterday's Premier League action plus a look ahead to tonight's game between Sunderland and Everton.Pep Guardiola's high praise of Erling Haaland.Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth just can't stop the Norwegian.Nuno Espirito Santo trying to bring the good vibes to East London.Eddie Howe's not a happy bunny.Could Martin O'Neill be sticking around a little longer at Parkhead?And just how much could the redevelopment of Dalymount Park cost?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Keith Treacy and Richie McCormack bring you their thoughts on West Ham's 3-1 dismantling of Newcastle today in the #PremierLeague. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Ben Symes, Johnny Ward and Barry Murphy are here for the final LOI Late Night of the season. Shamrock Rovers are our champions, Waterford FC will face one of Bray Wanderers or Treaty United in the play off and Stephen Kenny's St. Patrick's Athletic have squandered their chance of European football. League of Ireland on OTB with Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds sums up his side's season with Stephen Doyle after beating Drogheda United 4-1 on the final day of the season! | #LOI The League Of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0.
David Wilson chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley in the aftermath of their 1-2 oss at home to Sligo Rovers which saw the Bit O'Red stay up, but the Hoops finally got their hands on the coveted league trophy.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Republic of Ireland international Chloe Mustaki joins Eoin Sheahan after a very successful international break for the Irish side, after getting promoted in the Nations League.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.
This week, we took Off The Ball's League of Ireland coverage to the Sugar Club for a League of Ireland wrap-up Roadshow, with thanks to Rockshore. Host Eoin Sheahan was joined by Tim Clancy, Vinny Perth, Ronan Finn, Chloe Singleton & Kayleigh Shine on stage to close the curtain on an epic season of Irish league football! The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore | #LeagueOfOurOwn
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Premier League plus a look ahead to a Super Saturday of League of Ireland action.Arne Slot says the squad building isn't at fault.Ruben Amorim's one year anniversary in charge of Manchester United.Eddie Howe loves the big man from Germany.Carla Ward's Ireland take on Hungary in a friendly.Frank Lampard's high-flying Coventry.And is a Champions League final going to take place in Dublin?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
It's getting down to the wire in Off The Ball's final one standing league and our very own Mick is still in the game. Eoin Sheahan was joined by Shane Hannon. Ben Symes and Eve Conway to chat through who they would pick out of this weekends fixtures. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Colm BOO-hig and Shane Hannonwe'en, are joined by Keith Trick-or-Treacy and Barry Muahahaurphy this Halloween to talk about the final day of fixtures in the League of Ireland. All matches kick off at 16:30 tomorrow. (We apologise for the fire alarm break!)Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
Shane Hannon was joined by former professional footballer and four time League Of Ireland winner, Colin Hawkins to discuss his cancer diagnosis, his journey with depression and counselling, and how important sport and the sporting community is in his recovery. Off The Ball in association with Movember, Grow a Moustache, Move for Movember, Host a Moment or Mo Your Own Way. The Moustache is Calling. Raise Funds, Save Lives – sign up now at Movember.com/register
In this episode of The Kick Off, Cathal is joined by Today FM presenter Dave Moore.Dave opens up about his lifelong love for Manchester United and shares an unforgettable Old Trafford story — one that involves Sir Alex Ferguson getting a little hands-on.OTB's Colm Boohig also returns to preview this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast... The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie? Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180.
Stephen Doyle is joined as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for this week's League of Ireland Pod, after Rovers secured their 22nd league title yesterday. All eyes now turn to the battle for the final European spaces, as well as the FAI Cup final The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
Jonathan Higgins chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley and captain Pico Lopes in the aftermath of their 1-0 win at home to Galway United which clinched a 22nd league title for the Hoops.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan is back to bring you all the latest as Shamrock Rovers finally guaranteed their 22nd League of Ireland title.Stephen Bradley says that he is partially to blame for Rovers dip in form.Captain Pico Lopes on a huge year for him professionally and personally.Evan Ferguson an injury doubt for Ireland.Arne Slot says that these standards aren't being met for Liverpool.Enzo Maresca has no sympathy for Liam Delap.And Diego Maradona would have turned 65 today.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Ireland confirmed their spot in Nations League A plus Shamrock Rovers can finally secure the league title tonight against Galway United.Ciara Grant pays tribute to the legend that is Katie McCabe.Stephen Bradley won't be taking Galway United for granted.Martin O'Neill back in green and white, but wants to unite the club.Saka backs big Vik.Brian Barry-Murphy continues EFL Cup run.Evan Ferguson waits in the wings for a Roma run.And do Juventus have their man in Luciano Spaletti?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Former Republic of Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line - alongside OTB's Kathleen McNamee - the morning after Ireland (just) overcame Belgium to achieve promotion to Nations League A!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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Matthew Brennan brings you all the latest as Celtic rocked by the news of Brendan Rodgers' departure but who is up next?A relationship which couldn't be resolved according to Chris Sutton.Martin O'Neill back in green and white.Katie McCabe ready for her 100th cap.Keith Andrews not taking Grimsby for granted.And an iconic Welsh derby in situ.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ciara Grant joins Will O'Callaghan this evening to react to the Girls in Green, who win 5-4 on aggregate over Belgium, despite losing on the night. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
Stephen Doyle sits down with Keith Treacy after an impressive performance from Tottenham gets them a 3 - 0 win away against Everton. They also touch on Liverpool's issues and Salah's continued underwhelming performances... The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
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