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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as the Champions League proper gets underway tonight.Mikel Arteta knows the fine margins will decide qualification.David Raya praises his international teammate and now clubmate Martin Zubimendi.Thomas Frank will have new boy Randal Kolo Muani available, plus he feels that tactical adaptability is key.Keith Andrews on the importance of set plays.Harry Arter gives his thoughts on the man that is Eddie Howe.And Norway to donate profits to Gaza relief fund, Doctors Without Borders.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as St. Patricks Athletic booked their place in the last four of the FAI Cup thanks to a 3-1 AET time win over Galway United.Stephen Kenny is enjoying Mason Melia's final days in a Pats shirt.Jordan Garrick feels like his side's quality shone through.Ruben Amorim doubles down on his so-called philosophy.Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Ricky Hatton.And Evan Ferguson's cameo isn't enough as Roma suffer their first loss of the season.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
Live reaction from Richmond Park where OTB's Ben Symes speaks to Stephen Kenny and Jordon Garrick following St. Patrick's Athletics Extra time victory over Galway in the quarter final of the FAI Cup. LOI brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Keith Treacy joins Phil Egan for the Sunday Kickback to discuss Liverpool's late 1-0 away win against Burnley in Turf Moor The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
OTB's Nathan Murphy is joined by Brian Kerr at the Etihad Stadium in the aftermath of Manchester City's 3-0 derby win over Manchester United.Gamble Responsibly | 18+ | Visit Gamblingcare.ie
Johnny Ward and Shane Keegan take the reins on LOI Late Night, taking your shouts on a dramatic night in the league and Cup. We have reaction to Derry's edging of a 7-goal thriller at Dalymount, Shamrock Rovers' shootout win away to the Cup holders, and a momentous night at Mounthawk Park.
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch and goalkeeper Brian Maher react to a thrilling 4-3 win away to Bohemians that only helps heat up the race for Europe. Both were speaking to Johnny Higgins.
Live reaction with OTB's Ben Symes from Sullivan and Lambe Park where Shamrock Rovers have defeated Drogheda United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.LOI with Rockshore 0.0
After a tricky few weeks for the FAI, their CEO David Courell sat down with OTB's Nathan Murphy on Friday. Together they discussed the future of embattled senior men's manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, the pay dispute involving former WNT boss Eileen Gleeson, and the ongoing row with SIPTU.
In Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's clash of European hopefuls Bohemians and Derry City - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Friday night's Off The Ball. We hear from Kevin Doherty, Stephen Bradley, Ger Nash, Tony McNamee and Oran Crowe ahead of this evening's FAI Cup quarter-finals. Plus, Arne Slot on Liverpool's pursuit of Marc Guehi, and injury blows for Chelsea & Newcastle's new strikers.
Cian Fahey, Ger Gilroy, Eve Conway and Shane Hannon bring you this week's Final One Standing, with only some of them actually left in the competition at this stage of the Premier League season! Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.
Barry Murphy joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig to preview the upcoming FAI Cup Quarter-Finals as well as discuss the future after Ireland lost to Armenia on Tuesday.
Irish footballing legend Brian Kerr, Academy manager at Drogheda United John Donohue, and Head of Academy at Cork City Liam Kearney join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a discussion around League of Ireland academies and what is needed for underage and grassroots football in Ireland.Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
In today's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of a key appointment at the FAI. Phil outlines the charges facing Chelsea. The clearout from Manchester United continues, and the other Premier League star that could be Türkiye-bound. And we hear from Ange Postecoglou for the first time as Nottingham Forest manager.
Cameron Hill is subbed in for Nathan and Stevo this week for the LOI Pod with Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, as they look ahead to Bohs facing rivals Derry, FAI Cup fixtures, relegation battles, and much more! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0 | Always be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first weekend as well as giving their impressions on the league's new signings and expectations for teams in the coming season.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 Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the fallout from last night's horror show for the Republic of Ireland in Yerevan. We hear from James McClean, Glenn Whelan, plus manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins after a damaging defeat to Armenia. Last night was a good one for two Shamrock Rovers players, however, with one set to grace next summer's World Cup finals. And last night's CAF qualifiers have come at a cost to Manchester City ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad.
Ger Gilroy, Stuey Byrne & Arthur O'Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning after The Republic of Ireland crumbled at the hands of Armenia - dealing the biggest of blows to their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes…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
In Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's win-or-bust World Cup qualifier away to Armenia this evening. We hear from manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, and former international Kevin Kilbane as the Armenia boss says beating Ireland is a 'realistic' prospect. The latest on the managerial merry-go-round at Nottingham Forest. Plus, the latest Liverpool player packing their bags for Madrid.
Our own David Wilson is in Yerevan as the Republic of Ireland get ready to take on Armenia in the second of the World Cup Qualifiers,Here, David checks in from Yerevan describing the journey of getting there, plus he explains some of the other important aspects of the country including some of the more brutal times of the past.This isn't a preview of the actual game, rather more a summation of the country itself, in a social, historical and sporting context.We try to understand why people are so proud of being Armenian, and why their diasporic population continues to make waves across the entire world.Become a member at offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Irish camp in Yerevan as no new injury concerns are reported following Sammie Szmodics' departure from the squad.Heimir is positive despite Saturday's first half showing.Michael O'Neill rues a missed German opportunity.Scotland face a Belarussian test.And is Marc Guehi going to get a January move?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Friday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you news Chiedozie Ogbene's new perspective on life after his long-term injury, plus Paddy McCarthy believes that this Ireland group are on the cusp of something special.Stephen Kelly says be careful what you wish for when it comes to saying goodbye Daniel Levy.Andy Robertson wants the Scots to go for it.Wales triumph the Kazakh test.Venezuela miss out on automatic qualification, but Paraguay qualify.And an emotional night in Buenos Aires as Leo Messi says goodbye.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Former Irish footballer Louise Quinn joins Will O'Callaghan ahead of the Women's Super League returning on Friday night with Champions Chelsea taking on last seasons 4th placed Manchester City. Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Irish camp as Ryan Manning explains how he has found his free-kick sweet spot, whilst John O'Shea is pleased with the Gian Pero Gasperini influence on Evan Ferguson at AS Roma.Manning pays tribute to the late great Ollie Horgan.O'Shea is planning for the Dominik Szoboszlai influence.Wales face Kazakh test.England's Elliot Anderson on the fallout between Evangelos Marinakis and Nuno Espirito Santo.And is the last time Leo Messi plays an competitive game in Argentina?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Stevo is joined as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for this week's LOI Pod, where they trade memories of the late Ollie Horgan, discuss Shels and Rovers' European runs, and much more! The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Irish camp as Caoimhin Kelleher reflects on the passing of his friend Diogo Jota, whilst also Heimir Hallgrimsson gives his thoughts on how Evan Ferguson is doing at AS Roma.Kelleher believes the time is now to qualify for a major tournament.Bray Wanderers get a takeover.Athlone Town aim to go back top.Celtic sign a former Manchester City striker.And Alexander Isak is praised for his mentality and professionalism. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as Troy Parrott's injury news looks to be worse than initially feared.Hallgrimsson's biggest game to date.Will Smallbone has gone to Millwall.And Erik ten Hag fights back at Bayer Leverkusen.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell reveals the development of the Sligo Rovers academy in the last few years and the progress they are making on and off the pitch.Ger and Nathan enquire about the future of Owen Elding.Off the Ball Breakfast with UPMC
In this special Deadline Day edition of Football Daily, Richie McCormack runs you through ALL of the business completed by the Premier League clubs today. We also hear from Adam Idah, Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan Browne on their deadline day moves + the other Irish players securing new clubs today.
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a tweaked Republic of Ireland squad ahead of this week's first World Cup qualifiers. We hear from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after they move 9-points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Jonathan Wilson gives his assessment of Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool. And the latest on the Irish players on the move on Deadline Day in the UK.
Glen Whelan and Stephen Doyle are live from Anfield with all the reaction as Liverpool defeat Arsenal 1-0 to go top of the Premier League table before the first international break.The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Keith Treacy and Richie McCormack are here for the Sunday Kickback as Brighton beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium.The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward joined Cameron Hill on an emotional week for the League of Ireland, following the passing of former Finn Harps and Galway United coach Ollie Horgan.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
On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack has all the news from the Conference League draw, with Shelbourne to face the FA Cup winners in Dublin. Richie also has the Europa League plans for Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Rangers. The President, Michael D Higgins leads the tributes to Ollie Horgan. Two Republic of Ireland internationals are on the move today, and we hear from one of them as he lands in Southampton. And two ex-Manchester United managers join the dole queue in Istanbul.
Shane Hannon was joined by Mick McCarthy, Cian Fahey and Ben Symes for another week of Final Man Standing where they try a predict the future for this weekends Premier League fixtures. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie
Ex-Shels Owen Heary and Ex-Rovers Barry Murphy join Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy the night after their respected clubs created history by both reaching the League Phase of the Conference League by defeating Linfield and Santa Clara.Off The Ball Breakfast is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction
Stephen Bradley speaks to Nathan Murphy after Shamrock Rovers qualify for the group stages of the European Conference League.The League Of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore
Nathan Murphy and Vinnie Perth join Eoin Sheahan to remember Ollie Horgan who passed away today at the age of 57.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester United's shock cup exit at the hands of Grimsby plus there is a full preview of tonight's European action including our live commentary game of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Santa Clara and Shelbourne's trip to Belfast to take on Linfield.Ruben Amorim quivers in the shelter of the dugout as Manchester United's misery continues.Jaze Kabia a Corkman with Irish aspirations at the heart of Grimsby's success.Is Amorim going to walk out of Old Trafford in the international break?Stephen Bradley is exactly where he wants to be.Joey O'Brien wants his side to embrace the Belfast challenge.And are Chelsea finally about to sell one of their 313411 players?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
FAI Academy Director Will Clarke and Hans Vander Elst, Senior Partner Director of Football at Double Pass, the company who just carried out the external audit of League of Ireland academies joins Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan on the day that their findings are released.Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
Stephen Doyle is joined once again by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth for this week's episode of The League Of Ireland Pod during what is as busy a week as it can get for football in Ireland.The League Of Ireland Pod with Rockshore 0.0
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the latest mess at the FAI plus Celtic get dumped out of the Champions League.Brendan Rodgers asks what sort of direction Celtic want to go in.Rangers aim for to make a comeback as do Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros.And Vinny Perth on a huge night for Irish football on Thursday.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Thursday night could see two Irish clubs qualify for the group phase of a European competition for the first time in the one season. One half of that quest - Shamrock Rovers' 2nd leg of their Conference League playoff with Santa Clara - will be live on Off The Ball. Ahead of that game, OTB's Nathan Murphy spoke to Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and midfielder Danny Mandroiu.
Nathan Murphy was joined by Alan Reynolds, Brian Kerr & Ciara McCormack for a League Of Ireland Festival special. LOI on Off The Ball with Rockshore
Shelbourne legend Stuey Byrne joins Ger & Will to talk all things Irish football, from a massive week for the League of Ireland in Europe to the announcement of Heimir Hallgrimsson's ROI squad…Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad which was named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers plus there is a look back at last night's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool at St. James' Park.Heimir wants the fans to bring the noise.No Smallbone but Szmodics is in.Rio Ngumoha is Liverpool's latest superstarInter begin the Serie A in the best possible way.And is there a Manchester City defender on his way to Crystal Palace?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you a preview of tonight's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool at St. James' Park plus a look back on all the action on Sunday.Arne Slot still fears Newcastle attacking threat even without Isak.Marco Silva detected weakness' in Ruben Amorim' system.Jack is back for the Blues.FA to investigate Crystal Palace banner.And who could be in the Republic of Ireland squad?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Craven Cottage as Ruben Amorim's Manchester United are held to a 1-1 draw, courtesy of an Emile Smith-Rowe equaliser…The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Jonathan Higgins & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton entertained Brighton in their first home Premier League fixture since leaving Goodison Park…The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Shane Keegan, David Connolly, and Tim Clancy join John Duggan for this week's episode of Football Saturday, brought to you by William Hill.
Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are alongside Cameron Hill to hear the thoughts from the League of Ireland nation on a massive week for Irish clubs, both at home and in Europe!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