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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. Gary Breen, John Giles, Pat Nevin, Kevin Kilbane, Kenny Cunningham, Graham Hunter, David Meyler, and much more too! The Football Show on Off The Ball with Nathan and Joe. Saturday Football with JD, Dan and Johnny. Football on OTB AM (Deal or No Deal and much more too!) OTB Roadshows. Subscribe for all of that and much more.

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    Football Daily | Has Ruben ran his race? Robbie closes in on another title and the Lamine Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 13:41


    On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the latest from another big weekend of football as the title races reach boiling point across Europe.Ruben Amorim questions whether he is the right man for the job at Manchester United.Nuno Espirito Santo and Evangelos Marinakis remain on the same page.Hansi Flick continues his Barca domination over Real Madrid.Manchester City eye Tijani Reijnders to reboot their midfield.Robbie Keane looks set for the Hungarian title.Ajax and Napoli wobble in their title pushes.And Chris Wilder has his eye on Premier League promotion.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    "They've got a right to boo him" | De Bruyne To Liverpool? | Liverpool vs Arsenal | Sunday Kickback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 17:17


    Stephen Doyle & Eoin Doyle take a look back at the draw in Anfield as Arsenal come from behind to level Liverpool 2 - 2. Did Alexander-Arnold deserve the boos? Could Kevin De Bruyne be moving to Liverpool? See what the two Doyle's have to say

    "I wasn't impressed by him today" | Kobbie Mainoo | Manchester United vs West Ham | The Sunday Kickback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 13:45


    Nathan Murphy and Brian Kerr take a look back at another poor performance from Manchester United as they fall at home, 0-2, against West Ham.The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

    LOI LATE NIGHT: Shels' stitch in time against Saints, are Cork in trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 64:02


    Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward get the thoughts of the League of Ireland nation on another busy night in the SSE Airtricity League, as Shelbourne stopped their slump with a 2-1 win over St Pat's, while Shamrock Rovers moved top by beating erstwhile leaders Drogheda United 3-0 in Tallaght.League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

    Damien Duff | "I'm all about intensity | Shelbourne 2-1 St. Pats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:21


    OTB's Stephen Doyle catches up with Shelbourne manager Damien Duff following tonight's late win at home to St. Patrick's Athletic.

    Stephen Kenny | "To concede at the death is not good enough" | Shelbourne 2-1 St. Pats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:12


    A disappointed St. Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny spoke to OTB's Stephen Doyle after the Saints' 2-1 defeat away to Shelbourne on Friday night.

    John Coleman | LOI is the perfect antidote to "boring" and "over-coached Premier League

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:18


    Waterford continued their recent resurgence in form under new manager John Coleman this time, with a 1-0 win at home to Galway United. After the game, the Blues boss caught up with OTB's Jonathan Higgins.

    Football Daily | Bradley & Doherty's mind games, Coleman on Amond, Real's next manager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 18:28


    On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's League of Ireland action, which includes tonight's Dublin derby that's live on Off The Ball, with coverage on Newstalk starting from 7pm. We speak to St. Pat's winger Zach Elbouzedi, and also hear from Damien Duff, Stephen Bradley and new Waterford manager John Coleman. Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool exit for the first time, while also discussing the prospects of Conor Bradley. And Real Madrid are closing in on confirmation of Carlo Ancelotti's successor.

    WHO YOU GOT?: 'Are you saying the multiverse is real?' | Delusional Arteta | European places up for grabs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 49:23


    Mick McCarthy is joined by Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig for this week's Who You Got?, as we look ahead to the final few weeks of the Premier League season.Who You Got? W/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

    "You do lose players..." | The FAI aligned calendar debate | Ger Murphy | OTB Breakfast Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:20


    Secretary of the Waterford & District Junior League, Ger Murphy, joins Shane & Colm on the show to talk about the aligned calendar and the potential impact on grassroots football.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

    OTB Breakfast Bite | Quinlan tackles Lions selection + how Man Utd must focus on positive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:33


    Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park. All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action. And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    ‘A football pyramid is essential' | Ger McDermott | FAI Grassroots Director | OFF THE BALL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 50:16


    FAI Grassroots Director Ger McDermott joins Eoin and Nathan to discuss the current state of the grassroots plan set out by the FAI to switch the season calendar to summer football.

    Duff V Bradley | Another Shels-Pats Epic? | The LOI Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 45:16


    Stephen Doyle is joined again by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to discuss another impending week of dramatic LOI action. Can Drogheda hold onto top spot?with thanks to Rockshore #aleagueofourown

    Football Daily | Were Arsenal actually better than PSG? Ange calls out Arsene and 'What a player was by the way...'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 15:09


    On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the latest from last night's Champions League semi final between PSG and Arsenal, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League semi-finals, and which Irish player has his eyes on a Premier League promotion.Mikel Arteta believes that his side were the better despite being knocked out of the Champions League semi final by PSG. Luis Henrique disagrees.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi eye an Inter takedown, whilst Arsene Wenger praises the Parisian's adaptability.Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Garnacho look ahead to another meeting with Athletic Club plus Ange Postecoglou isn't happy with Arsene Wenger's comments.Jason Knight has his eyes on his on causing a play-off upset.And there is a fantastic 'What a player he was by the way...' thanks to Richie McCormack.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    Football Daily | Inter book Munich trip, Rice relishes Partey comeback, Infantino like a kid at Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 15:43


    On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from one of the best ever Champions League ties plus build-up to tonight's second semi final between PSG and Arsenal.Barca boss Hansi Flick rues refereeing decisions.Denzil Dumfries says it was the fine margins which put his side through.Mikel Arteta wants his side to make history.And Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino the best of friends.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    OTB Breakfast Bite | Champions League classic + Leinster mistakes | Hunter and O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 11:47


    Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday.Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity?Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat?But this morning's Bite starts with Hunter reflecting on one of the greatest European ties of all time.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    The COYGIG Pod Ep. 153 | United win battle for Europe | Refereeing disaster class | OTB FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:43


    Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan to look at all the football action here and across the water in England including Niamh Fahey's retirement, London City Lionesses Championship win and Manchester United's victory in the hunt for European 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

    Football Daily | Duff-Bradley beef, Doherty's top Drogs, Bohs win in the west, and Trent at the Club World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 17:23


    On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from a big weekend of domestic action plus build-up and team news ahead of the Champions League semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter.Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff continue their war of words after the fall out between the pair two weeks ago.Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds praises his side's fans after a late win in Galway.Drogheda United remain top of the pile, and their head coach Kevin Doherty feels like his side fully deserved their win over Cork City.Tiernan Lynch describes what it means to put on a Derry City shirt.Dungannon Swifts make history, but which of their players looks to be heading to Tallaght?And Hansi Flick's little genius Lamine Yamal is ready to light up Europe again.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    Adam Wharton To Liverpool?: "A Match Made In Heaven" | Chelsea 3 - 1 Liverpool | The Sunday Kickback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 12:25


    Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy take a look back at the Chelsea vs Liverpool game at Stamford Bridge today, as the Premier League champions fail to hold onto their winning ways! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

    THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Brentford 4-3 Manchester United | Goals galore, but another PL loss for MUFC as Brentford boost bid for Europe!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 12:34


    Richie McCormack & Brian Kerr bring you all of the reaction from Brentford's clash with Manchester United at The Gtech Community Stadium!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

    LOI LATE NIGHT: 'The worst Shels performance under Duff!' | Saints go top as Drogs slip up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 65:45


    Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward get the thoughts of the League of Ireland nation on another busy night in the SSE Airtricity League, as Shelbourne fall to a 2-0 defeat at Derry City, St Pat's go top by beating Galway United 2-0, while Drogheda United blow a 2-0 lead over bottom side Sligo Rovers and settle for a 2-all draw.League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

    STEPHEN KENNY & JOHN CAULFIELD: 'The sending off was harsh!' | 10-man St Pat's defeat Galway | St Pat's 2-0 Galway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 8:31


    Jonathan Higgins speaks with victorious St Patrick's Athletics manager Stephen Kenny as well as disappointed Galway United FC manager John Caulfield after 10-man St Pat's moved to the top of the League of Ireland table.League of Ireland coverage on Off The Ball with Rockshore | #LeagueOfOurOwn

    Football Daily | Klopp congratulates Slot, Bohemian's Cornwall backs Rennie, Littlejohn on the LOI and Ireland under-15s make racism complaint

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 15:26


    On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from the Europa League semi finals plus all the build-up ahead of a huge night of domestic action.Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim backs his senior pros after an historic win in Bilbao.Ange Postecoglou wants more of the same from his Spurs side.Nottingham Forest poor form continues.Arne Slot says he has had a message from Jurgen Klopp congratulating him on their league title win.Ruesha Littlejohn wants more done for the development of the LOI.Stephen Kenny says that every point is vital, whilst Bohemians' Rob Cornwall pays tribute to Alan Reynolds.Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch wants his side to bounce back whilst Waterford's Padraig Amond wants a turnaround in the Deise's fortunes.And finally, the Ireland under 15's make a racist complaint after a game with the UAE.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    Gary Cooke of Après Match You Had to Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 65:51


    This week's You Had To Be There comes by way of Irish comedian & Après Match legend, Gary Cooke!West Indies v Ireland 1976 in Rathmines 1977 Ireland v France in Lansdowne 1980 United Liverpool Old Trafford India v Ireland cricket in Malahide 2022 Wimbledon 2016 Irish Open 1978 Faldo etc. John O'Leary came 2ndOff 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

    LOI POD | Top three players in the league | Jack Byrne's interview | Carl Winchester's value | OTB FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 49:34


    Nathan Murphy is joined this week once again by Gareth McGlynn and Vinnie Perth to talk about all things League Of Ireland.LOI Pod with Rockshore #leagueofourown

    RUESHA LITTLEJOHN: 'We're standing still as a league' | How can we make the League professional? | Louise Quinn tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 43:54


    Republic of Ireland footballer Ruesha Littlejohn joins Eoin Sheahan live in studio to discuss her move to Shamrock Rovers, what brought her back to Ireland, and Carla Ward's Ireland.Off The Ball Football with William Hill Ireland.

    Football Daily | Spurs fight back, United duo return, Heimir on the LOI and Scales looks forward to Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 17:47


    On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from Barcelona's Champions League thriller with Inter.Lamine Yamal is described as a genius, and despite just being 17 years-old has played 100 games for his boyhood club.Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are on the warpath as Spurs target a first European final since the 2019 Champions League showpiece.Ruben Amorim wants to put an awful domestic season to bed by booking their ticket for next season's UCL.Chelsea claim a 6th WSL title in a row and look to go invincible. Heimir Hallgrimsson targets LOI players in the June squad.And finally, Liam Scales wants revenge on Rangers despite confirming the title last weekend.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    Football Daily | Reasons behind Ancelotti's Brazil u-turn, Kenny talks Pats slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 13:30


    On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's Champions League semi-final involving Barcelona and Inter. We delve into the reasons behind Carlo Ancelotti's u-turn regarding the Brazil job. We hear from St. Pat's boss Stephen Kenny ahead of this week's live game on OTB, with Galway United visiting Richmond Park. And Phil previews what could be a decisive night in the WSL title race.

    OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Awkward situation but not impossible' + Saints eye Leinster upset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 10:29


    Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Sivertsen explains why PSG aren't a team to go chasing.And as build-up heats up ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Dawson ponders caution for any team visiting Leinster on home soil.But this morning's Bite starts with Sivertsen's reaction to last night's Champions League semi-final.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    BARRET & O'RIORDAN: Louise Quinn's retirement | Setting the Standard in Belgium | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 30:45


    Republic of Ireland internationals and Standard Fémina de Liège's Amber Barrett and Claire O'Riordan join Eoin Sheahan to discuss the club's recent Belgian Women's Cup title, as well as international teammate Louise Quinn's retirement.The Football Show with William Hill.

    Football Daily | Quinn calls it a day, Arteta says 'bring your boots', and where could Pogba turn up next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 17:20


    On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the retirement of one of the greats of Irish football, what does Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique think ahead of their Champions League semi final tonight and just where could Paul Pogba end up next?Louise Quinn carved out a remarkable career which spanned nearly 20 years and four countries and one World Cup.Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward joined Kathleen McNamee on today's COYGIG podcast and you can hear her tribute to Quinn on a momentous career.Arteta wants his side's supporters to bring a vociferous atmosphere for their first leg with PSG.Luis Enrique isn't quite sure whether the Premier League is the best in the world.Gabriel Martinelli looks forward to perhaps the biggest game of his fledgling career so far.And finally, is Paul Pogba United States-bound?Plus there's a brilliant Liverpool title-winning montage bonus created by Richie McCormack to round things off.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    The COYGIG Pod Ep. 152 | Exclusive Carla Ward reaction to Louise Quinn retirement | What next for WNT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 17:25


    Kathleen McNamee sat down with Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward to chat about the breaking news that Louise Quinn was retiring from football. They also discussed the upcoming crunch games with Turkey and Slovenia and how Ward feels the Nations League has gone so far.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

    The COYGIG Pod Ep. 151 | Champions League Final Beckons For McCabe | Chelsea Exit | Spicy WSL Finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 33:22


    Alanna Cunnane is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on the crazy weekend of Champions League and WSL action that was, including a highlight which saw Katie McCabe's Arsenal complete a comeback for the ages against Lyon.The team also chat through West Ham and Brighton's brightsparks this year, as well as the relegation of Crystal Palace and who might end up the Champions League spots come the conclusion of the WSL.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 | @Cadbury|reland

    Football Daily | Slot and Van Dijk on Liverpool's title triumph, Pep's City slickers and McTominay's Scudetto charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 10:24


    On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from a huge weekend of football.Arne Slot's Liverpool finally get over the line after their 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur yesterday at Anfield. The Reds had led the Premier League for the majority of the season and can now claim a 20th English top division title.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that consistency is key to their success whilst the reality of winning the title had not yet set in for fellow Dutchman Slot.Pep Guardiola says that despite City's defeat of Nottingham Forest doesn't rectify what has been a poor season for the Citizens.And after Arsenal completed an astonishing comeback against Lyon, we hear from Renee Slegers after they booked their place in the Champions League final against Barcelona.Elsewhere Carlo Ancelotti looks to be headed for Brazil and the 2026 World Cup, whilst a possible future star of those games scored a cracker for River Plate against Boca JuniorsAnd finally, is Scott McTominay about to lead Napoli to the Serie A title?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham Hotspur | LIVERPOOL ARE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 17:42


    Nathan Murphy & Brian Kerr are in Anfield as Arne Slot's Liverpool claim the Premier League title with a comfortable victory over Tottenham Hotspur!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

    THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United | Late Hojlund dagger snatches point at the death!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 14:15


    Stephen Doyle & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Bournemouth's clash with Manchester United at The Vitality!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

    LOI LATE NIGHT: *Another* last-minute winner for Bohs, Moses double shuts out Drogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 57:21


    Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward try their best to make sense of the absolute scenes in the League of Ireland on Friday night, as Galway United move level on points with Drogheda United after beating them 2-1, while Bohemians get another last-minute winner to stun St Pat's at Dalymount...League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

    Football Daily | Slot's machine eyes number 20, Silva on KDB and a huge night of LOI action

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 13:25


    On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action.Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement.Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the Uruguayan's future?Bernardo Silva says that he will miss having Kevin de Bruyne around but calls him Manchester City's greatest ever.We have all the build up ahead of Friday's League of Ireland games, as you will hear from Pico Lopes, Keith Buckley and Mason Melia.And finally, there is team news from Spain as one star returns but one misses out for Barcelona as they take on Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    OTB Breakfast Bite | O'Gara's PSG experience + Who is the 'Godfather of Irish football?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 11:05


    Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left?Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians legend Owen Heary joined Shane and Keith live in studio.No doubt, Marc Canham quickly became the topic of conversation but who did Keith describe as the 'Godfather of Irish football?'Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    Who You Got? | Liverpool's Coronation, FA Cup Action | Off the Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 46:40


    Shane Hannon joins Ger Gilroy and Will O'Callaghan in studio to discuss what is sure to be another weekend of riveting football action. Just a point would secure a record-equaling 20th Premier League title for Liverpool when they face Spurs, who are in dismal form. There's also the prospect of two FA Cup semi-finals to look forward to from Wembley.with thanks to William Hill.

    Football Daily | Irish wonderkids, Arteta's unlucky 13 and Milan thump Inter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 11:41


    On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had their 13th draw of the season last night at home to Crystal Palace which means Liverpool only need a point to secure the Premier League title at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Could we see Kevin de Bruyne in the claret and blue of Aston Villa? Where is Mohammed Kudus off to? And Chelsea look to make yet another signing.Shane Keegan offers his thoughts on who could fix the mess that is the FAI.What European giants are looking at two Shamrock Rovers starlets?We have the latest from Spain and Italy as Inter lose their chance of a treble, and Madrid secure a scrappy win.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    OTB Breakfast Bite | Could the FAI take a leaf out of the GAA's book? + Building a legacy in France

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 12:34


    Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped.Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term?Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has had quite the coaching career so far, learning from the likes of Leo Cullen and Paul O'Connell.But today's Bite begins with Keegan on Canham and the FAI.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    Football Daily | What next for the FAI and Marc Canham?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:16


    On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.FAI CEO David Courell says that there was no conversation which tried to persuade Marc Canham to stay at the FAI.Vinny Perth offers his thoughts on who should take over and why this appointment is arguably more important than any of the national side appointments.Pep Guardiola heralds one of his wingers as the ‘best in the world over 5 metres.'Mikel Arteta wants star winger Bukayo Saka to start contract negotiations to extend his stay with Arsenal.Liverpool could be crowned champions if Crystal Palace beat the Gunners tonight at the Emirates.And, Barcelona take one step closer to the La Liga title.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    OTB Breakfast Bite | Is the Ioane signing hurting Irish rugby long-term? + how to solve a problem like Marc Canham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 11:34


    Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby?How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap?With yet another scandal to hit the FAI, who will take over from CFO Marc Canham?Who is next in line to take over, and will they understand the many complexities of Irish football?But today's Bite begins with Barnes talking all things Leinster and Rieko Ioane.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    The COYGIG Pod Ep. 150 | Marc Canham departs FAI | Chelsea suffer another blistering Barca beating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 37:52


    Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the breaking news of Marc Canham's departure from the FAI as well as another blistering defeat for Chelsea at the hands of Barcelona in the Champions 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

    Football Daily | Marc Canham's tenure with the FAI is up plus reaction to all of Monday's LOI action

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 13:23


    On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction to all the shock departure of Marc Canham from the FAI.There is also reaction to all of Monday's SSE Airtricity Premier Division games from Alan Reynolds, Stephen Bradley and more.There is cup final heartbreak for Troy Parrott in Holland.There will be another Irish player back in the English Premier LeagueAnd just who are Manchester United targeting to solve their goal-scoring crisis?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

    The Sunday Kickback | Leicester City 0 v 1 Liverpool | Trent Alexander-Arnold Gets His Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 14:01


    Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth take a look back at Sunday's Premier League game in King Power Stadium, where a Trent Alexander-Arnold goal meant relegation for the Foxes. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

    THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Ipswich Town 0-4 Arsenal | The Gunners sweep aside lacklustre Ipswich Town outfit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 10:40


    Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy reflect on Arsenal's comfortable Easter Sunday victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, which sees Liverpool's wait for the Premier League title prolonged for another week!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

    LOI LATE NIGHT: Warren D keeps Drogs top, Sligo beat the Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 66:54


    Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward make a Good Friday even better by hearing the thoughts of the League of Ireland action, as Drogheda stay top with a 2-all draw at home to Shelbourne, while Sligo Rovers put 4 past Waterford to move off the foot of the table.League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

    OTB Breakfast Bite | Pats-Rovers preview, Eamon McGee + Kieran Hughes, W6N

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 13:03


    This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Keith Treacy joined Shane in studio and helped preview tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Richmond Park where St. Pat's entertain Shamrock Rovers. Eamon McGee and Kieran Hughes helped look forward to this weekend's renewal of rivalries between Donegal and Monaghan in the Ulster Football Championship. And Hannah O'Connor looked at Ireland's W6N prospects in Wales on Sunday. And this morning's Bite takes a snapshot of all three conversations. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

    John Giles | Arsenal Deserved their Big Win, Midlands Rivalries | Off the Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 27:22


    Ireland legend John Giles joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the differing fortunes of Arsenal and Aston Villa in the Champions League, as well as the Liverpool duo of van Dijk and Salah signing on for two more years at Anfield.Brought to you by William Hill.

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