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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you all the latest as League of Ireland clubs make moves in the transfer market.Jordan Rossiter looks to bring some know-how to the sunny south-east.Drogheda United sign a highly rated young Rover.Eddie Howe looks to boost his striking options, or is he planning for life without Isak?Chelsea ponder Garnacho move.Noa Lang looks set for Napoli move.Real Madrid sign a former Manchester United left-back.And Lamine Yamal could find himself in trouble.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the fallout from the Club World Cup as Donald Trump is centre-stage.UEFA and FIFA continue some frosty relations.Trump wants football to 'unite the world'.Wiegman doesn't care who her England side plays but is keen to continue progress.Wilkinson wants to inspire the next gen.Mark Travers set to join Everton as back-up for Jordan Pickford.Evan Ferguson's move to Roma looks to be imminent.And a transfer gossip round-up to finish.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Bohemians have defeated Galway United 3-0 in Dalymount Park to keep their title hopes alive.Reaction from Stephen O'Donnell and John Caulfield.LOI on Off the Ball with RockshoreTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill to hear the thoughts of the League of Ireland nation!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 brings you the latest on Evan Ferguson's potential move to Italy. We hear from John Coleman and Ger Nash ahead of tonight's Munster derby, while OTB's live game tonight sees Bohemians battle Galway United. Keith Andrews has secured the services of a Champions League-winning captain, and more.
On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Shelbourne beat Linfield 1-nil in the Champions League qualifiers.Healy hoping for more in Windsor.O'Brien happy with that start but more to do.Kenny looks for a European kick, to start their season.Ferguson looks for a move to Roma or Atalanta.Xabi Alonso humbled as Madrid spanked by PSG.Kudus is a Spurs man.And which Argentine legendary striker is back in management?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
We're back for another week of Word On The Street, and this week Eve, Susanna and Rachel tackle technology in sports!
Shelbourne will go to Windsor Park with a 1-0 lead following the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier at Tolka Park. After the game, Shels manager Joey O'Brien and his Linfield counterpart David Healy spoke to reporters - which included OTB's Stephen Doyle.
Shelbourne legend Owen Heary and ex-League of Ireland goalkeeper Barry Murphy joined Colm Boohig and John Duggan on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Following last night's 1-0 win for Shelbourne against Linfield in a Champions League qualifier, the lads assessed what was ultimately a good result for the League of Ireland champions. With the second-leg to come in Windsor Park next week, Owen and Barry explored what changes both side may make - and whether we've actually seen the best Linfield have to offer yet. The lads also got stuck into the differences that exist between playing and management, and how the former can influence the latter. 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
Off The Ball's Scarlett Herron speaks with St Pat's Athletic's Stephen Kenny and Ryan McLaughlin a day out from their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Lithuanian opposition FC Heggelmann on Thursday night.League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.
Keith Treacy is in studio this evening alongside Eoin Sheahan as Shelbourne play Linfield in their European qualifier, and we also have Girls on the Ball's Rachel O'Sullivan on to talk through today's fixtures in the women's EurosFootball on Off The Ball with William Hill
On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Shelbourne get ready to take on Linfield in the Champions League qualifiers.Healy says it isn't a derby clash.O'Brien looking to take the game to the Belfast side.Cliftonville draw in Gibraltar.Johnny Kenny wants to stay at Celtic, but does want guaranteed first team football.Cathal O'Sullivan delighted with Celtic tune-up.The UK finally get their football regulator.And details emerge on the Diogo Jota and Andre Silva crash.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Stephen Doyle was joined by our resident LOI experts Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for another episode of the League Of Ireland pod where they previewed Shelbourne's clash with Linfield, St. Pats first Conference League qualifier against Hegelmann Litauen and the Sligo vs Shamrock Rovers game that ended in a disappointing draw on Saturday. The LOI Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0, refreshingly alcohol free. Always be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Two players that were on the opposing sides of the last meeting between Shelbourne FC and Linfield, Stuey Byrne and Darren Murphy joined Eoin Sheahan to look back on that meeting in 2005, and ahead to tomorrow's European clash.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest transfer news, plus we will hear from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as his side take on Cork City.Spain thrash the Belgians.Rodgers on Diogo Jota.Champions League begins in earnest.Liverpool hunt another striker.Everton make Barry their big signing.Could Jack Grealish leave City in a cut-price deal?And is Leo Messi about to swap Miami for Riyadh?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Football writer Miguel Delaney joins Eoin Sheahan in the midst of the Women's 2025 European Championships as reigning champions England lose out to France leaving their game vs the Netherlands as a ‘do or die' game for a heavily favoured England team facing an early elimination from the tournament. He also discusses the latest news in the transfer window involving Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Noni Madueke.Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+
On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest transfer news, plus quotes from Shelbourne's Joey O'Brien as they get ready to take on Linfield.Arsenal target Victor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke.Jhon Duran joins Mourinho's Fenerbahce.Is Mikey Johnston's move to Flamengo off before it even began?Palace set to add Sosa to their defence.Will Dominic Calvert-Lewin add to United's striking or injury department?Spain take on Ireland's future opponents Belgium at the EUROS.And is Davide Ancelotti ready to take on his first major coaching role?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Reaction from Joey O'Brien, Ger Nash and Mipo Odubeko as they speak to OTB's Ben Symes after Shelbourne beat Cork City 3-1 at Tolka Park.LOI on OTB w/ Rockshore 0.0
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward kickstart July in League of Ireland land, hearing your thoughts on Derry City's 7-2 thrashing of Waterford, Shelbourne's 3-1 win over Cork City, and a Power outage in Inchicore, where a disallowed goal meant St Pat's had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Bohemians.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
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan gives you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game - the Dublin derby at Richmond Park. We hear from Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynolds, as the true value of Bohemians' jerseys is revealed. We also hear from Tiernan Lynch, John Coleman, Aaron Bolger and Ger Nash. Nico Williams has shocked many with his decision this morning, And a former Manchester United defender is joining the Arsenal backroom staff.
In this episode of Inner Drive, Paralympian Orla Comerford sits down with Colm Boohig to discuss being diagnosed with Stargardt disease as a child and her attitude to progressively losing her sight while also maintaining a deep love and passion for both her art and athletics. This is the third episode in season two of Inner Drive which follows the highs and lows of some of Ireland's best sportspeople. Inner Drive in partnership with Allianz, proud sponsor of Paralympics Ireland. #StopTheDrop
Owen Heary is in the studio this morning to talk all things Irish football, including the importance of tonight's match for St Pat's, looking ahead to Shelbourne v Linfield, and new goalkeeper rules.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
OTB's live game on Friday night comes from Richmond Park where St. Patrick's Athletic face Dublin rivals Bohemians. Ahead of that derby, Bohs boss Alan Reynolds and utility man Jordan Flores spoke to our own David Wilson. They touched on the departure of Lys Mousset, the arrival of Douglas James-Taylor and that Oasis jersey. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn
Football journalist Tony Evans joins Eoin Sheahan after the tragic news earlier today that Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident in Spain.
OTB's live game from the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night is the Dublin derby clash of St. Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians. Ahead of that game, David Wilson spoke to the Saints' manager Stephen Kenny, and their defender Sean Hoare. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has reaction to the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother.
Stephen Doyle is joined once again this week by Gareth McGlynn and Vinnie Perth after another eventful week in the League of Ireland. League of Ireland Football on Off The Ball is brought you to by the refreshingly Alcohol Free Rockshore 0.0, Always be drink aware, get the facts and visit drinkaware.ie
Off the Ball went on the road and visited Tribes Bar in Galway alongside Rockshore to bring a brilliant show to the crowds ahead of Galway United vs. Shelbourne. Eoin Sheahan was joined by Brian Kerr, Joe McGucken, Méabh de Búrca and Ricky O'Flaherty to reflect on what was a dramatic week for both clubs as they lost their talismans. League of Ireland Football on Off The Ball is brought you to by the refreshing Rockshore, Always be drink aware, get the facts and visit drinkaware.ie
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news of Lys Mousset's departure from Bohemians, a look ahead to the Women's EUROS and an in-depth look at the transfer news from across Europe.The Moose won't be linking up with Douglas James-Taylor and Ross Tierney at Dalymount.Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund march on in the Club World Cup.Who are the favourites for the Women's EUROS?Is Luis Diaz off to Bayern?Could James McAtee be off to Forest?Nico Williams gives Barca an ultimatum.And there is a fallout at Internazionale.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the US and the Club World Cup plus who is the latest addition to the Bohemian striking department. Douglas James-Taylor looking forward to linking up with Ross Tierney at Dalymount.Manchester City get dumped out of the US.Could Ollie Watkins be Old Trafford bound?Is Hugo Ekitike now an option for Liverpool?Who do Leeds want to lead their line in the Premier League next season?The usual suspects are off to the Turkish Superlig.And Aaron Ramsey to make a move to Mexico.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Shamrock Rovers player, and OTB's, Scarlett Herron joins Ger & Colm on the show to recap Ireland's back-to-back defeats to the USA.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
Kathleen McNamee joins Eoin to preview Euro 2025, which begins on Wednesday in Switzerland. She also takes us through another disappointing result for the Irish WNT against the USA, and where the squad can go from here. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the US as the Republic of Ireland lose again whilst the Club World Cup continues to swelter.Wiegman doesn't sweat on the fitness of Beth Mead.Clancy on special talent Elding.Lyon's woe could give Crystal Palace a European reprieve.Is Hugo Ekitike an Arteta man?Will Victor Gyokeres get the move he craves so badly?Nottingham Forest to sign a Brazilian number 9.And Lee Carsley celebrates more international success.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Former Cork City boss, Tim Clancy, joins Ger & Colm on the show to talk about his time off since vacating the Cork City manager role.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
Another busy Friday night of LOI fixtures calls for only one thing... LOI Late Night returns with Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward.The lads chat about Moses Dyer heading abroad, Bohs FINALLY drawing a game and an unforgettable night in Ferrycarrig Park.LOI on Off the Ball w/ Rockshore 0.0
Galway hold Shelbourne to a 1-1 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park as Jonathan Higgins gets the reaction of John Caulfield, Joey O'Brien and Bobby BurnsLOI on OTB w/Rockshore 0.0 #LeagueofOurOwn
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to a chastening night for the Republic of Ireland WNT in Denver. We preview tonight's League of Ireland action, which includes our live game from Eamonn Deacy Park where Galway United host Shelbourne. One of Luton's Irish stars is a wanted man in the Championship. And John Giles announces his retirement from punditry.
Owen Heary and Barry Murphy are in the studio this morning, to talk all things Irish football, including the sensational exit of Damien Duff, his relationship with his players and the media, and his legacy at Shelbourne.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
The legendary Irish footballer, manager and pundit John Giles joins Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan to make a very special announcement.After 23 years as the voice of football on Off The Ball, the legend has decided to retire from punditry on his own terms. On this sad occasion, Nathan, Eoin and John himself reminisce about all of the iconic, historic and legendary moments from Giles' career on the field and off it.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the US as the Republic of Ireland get ready to take on the best in the world in Denver, whilst the Club World Cup group stage comes to a close.Carla Ward and Emma Hayes face off as friends, not foes.Moses Dyer on his way to... Cambodia?Manchester City take on Juventus with both sides aiming to avoid Real Madrid in the next round.Ederson insists his future is with City and not in Saudi.Could Victor Gyokeres choose Liverpool over Arsenal and Manchester United?Who is Liverpool's new under-21 manager?And why are Aston Villa considering selling their women's team?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth join Nathan Murphy for this week's LOI Pod, after a massive week in which we lost both the most interesting manager, and the League's top scorer in one fell swoop. Catch Galway versus Shelbourne live on Newstalk on Friday at 7pm!The League of Ireland Pod with Rockshore 0.0.
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of transfers, the Club World Cup and the relegation of a French giant.Keith Andrews set to 'Bee' first Premier League Irish boss since Chris Hughton.Sean Grehan heads up north to Doncaster.Chelsea bake in the Pennsylvania sun.Boca Juniors suffer Club World Cup embarrassment.Michail Antonio steps up his comeback.Paul Pogba back in the game.And who will be Jimmy Dunne's new manager at QPR?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from a huge night of League of Ireland action in both the men's Premier and First Divisions.Alan Reynolds delights at a third win over eternal rivals Shamrock Rovers.Stephen Bradley fumes over his side's non-appearance in a frenetic Dublin derby.Joey O'Brien begins life as Shelbourne interim boss with a draw.O'Brien says that it has been a whirlwind 24 hours since the Duff departure.Shels skipper Mark Coyle pays tribute to both Duff and O'Brien.The fans of their say on the impact of Duff on the league.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Former League of Ireland manager Keith Long joins Ger & Colm in studio for his first sit-down interview since departing Waterford earlier on this year.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
Nathan Murphy caught up with Shelbourne interim boss Joey O'Brien and captain Mark Coyle as they speak about the departure of Shelbourne manager Damien Duff. LOI w/ Rockshore 0.0 #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds speak to Scarlett Herron following Bohemians 2-0 win over league leaders Shamrock Rovers.The Dublin Derby result leaves Bohemians nine points off Shamrock Rovers with two games in hand.LOI w/ Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from Damien Duff's shock resignation from Shelbourne plus all the build-up to tonight's games in both the Premier and First Divisions.Duff says that he 'smelt' a drop off in standards at Shels in pre season.Vinny Perth calls it a massive blow to the league.Stephen Bradley has no fears about how his side will handle the occasion of a Dublin derby.Tiernan Lynch praises one of the best midfielders in his arsenal.Antonio Rudiger reports a racist incident at the Club World Cup.And could Moise Kean be on his way to Old Trafford?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig are joined by Vinny Perth & Nathan Murphy within this week's Performance Rankings to react to the news that Damien Duff has resigned as Shelbourne boss!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
Keith Treacy is in studio live in the wake of the news that Damien Duff has resigned from Shelbourne.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn
This is LOI Late Night, your weekly post-match forum on the night's fixtures - hosted this week by Nathan Murphy. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn
Shelbourne's patchy form continued on Friday night with a 1-0 defeat at home to Derry City. After the game, OTB's Ben Symes spoke to a disappointed Shelbourne manager Damien Duff, and then it's the turn of Derry boss Tiernan Lynch. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn