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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest news as Ireland prepare to play Senegal for the first time tonight.Gabriel has signed a new contract at Arsenal until 2029.A nine-goal thriller between Spain and France last night.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had. Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of the friendly with Senegal.Max O'Leary looks for his debut in a green shirt.Manchester United suffer more backroom upheaval.Bryan Mbuemo moves a step closer.Rangers get Russell Martin.Luis Diaz to stay at Liverpool.Newcastle sign a Spanish prodigy.And there is panic in FIFA over the Club World Cup.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Nations League win for the Republic of Ireland over Slovenia.Carla Ward says Katie McCabe could be on the way to burnout.Tributes are paid to the retiring Louise Quinn.Is Jason Knight the most experienced 2003-born player in the world?Adam Idah is ready for a Celtic battle.And Lee Carsley decides to extend his England under-21 stay.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
As we reach the mid-season break of the League of Ireland, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn join Steveo to decide on their team of the season so far. The LOI Pod with Rockshore #LeagueOfOurOwn
Sue Ronan reflects on Ireland's 1-0 victory against Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Carla Ward's side look ahead to a play-off for League A qualification.Off the Ball Breakfast with UPMCTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Former Irish international Méabh de Búrca joins Eoin in the aftermath of Ireland defeating Slovenia 1-0 in their final Nations League group phase match of 2025. The result means Ireland will have a play-off game to determine if they will gain promotion to League A. Football on OTB w/ William Hill.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up to tonight's Nations League decider with Slovenia.Carla Ward and Katie McCabe call the Nations League situation bonkers.Jake O'Brien and Josh Honohan on Kelleher, Coleman, Bradley and the World Cup.Bruno Fernandes turns down Saudi Arabia with Bryan Mbuemo a possible incoming for Manchester United.Jadon Sancho is back at OT but where could Rasmus Hoijlund end up?And the UK government take on Roman Abramovich.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward joined Cameron Hill to feel the pulse of the League of Ireland nation at the midway point in the season, with Bohemians seeing off 10-man Derry City at Dalymount Park, Shamrock Rovers stay six points clear despite a scoreless draw with Galway United, and Shelbourne settle for a 1-all draw at Cork City.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 brings you all the build-up to tonight's League of Ireland matches plus Ireland's Nations League game with Turkey.Stephen Bradley on new signings and the Galway threat.Stephen Kenny wants his Pats team to end the first half of the season on a high.Louise Quinn on what she brings to the senior international side.Trent confirms his participation at the Club World Cup.And there is the return of Angel Di Maria to his boyhood club.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig to discuss how Katie McCabe's recent win with Arsenal can translate over to the Irish camp ahead of their games against Turkey and Slovenia.
Gareth McGlynn joins Nathan Murphy and Vinnie Perth, both of whom took notable trips to the barbers ahead of the show, for this week's episode of The League Of Ireland Pod.The LOI Pod with Rockshore #LeagueOfOurOwn
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from both the Irish men's and women's camps ahead of their international matches.Could Seamus Coleman call it a day?Megan Connolly on life with Lazio.Chelsea win the European set.Italian managerial merry-go-round.And where could Caoimhin Kelleher be off to?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest news and updates from the world of football.Hear from Jurgen Klopp in the aftermath of the Monday's incident at Liverpool's trophy parade.Champions League winner Katie McCabe joins up with Ireland's Nations League squad ahead of their clash with Turkey this coming Friday.Enzo Maresca & Reece James speak ahead of tonight's Europa Conference League final between Chelsea & Real Betis!Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest news and updates from the world of football.We hear from OTB's Football correspondent, Nathan Murphy, who was in Liverpool yesterday evening, during those tragic scenes on Water Street.New recruit, Erin Healy, speaks ahead of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Turkey this coming Friday.Mary Earps makes the decision to walk away from international football, just five weeks from the start of England's Euros campaign.Carlo Ancelotti names his first Brazil squad.Cristiano Ronaldo has teased a new move away from Al Nassr.Links between Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne have strengthened...Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Owen Heary and Barry Murphy join Ger Gilroy and John Duggan to review all the recent League of Ireland shenanigans, including Shamrock Rovers knicking a winner away to Derry City, Stephen Kenny and St. Pats continued woes, and the lads give their Team of The Seasons so far. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC #GetBackInAction
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy and John Duggan after witnessing first-hand the initial jubilation and subsequent tragedy that engulfed Liverpool FC's celebratory parade in the city centre on Monday afternoon. 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
Nathan Murphy joins Eoin Sheahan to offer the latest update on the developing incident at the Liverpool parade.
Rachel O'Sullivan joins Eoin Sheahan on The Football Show to look back at Arsenal's historic victory over Barcelona in the Champions League final.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction from the final day of English Premier League action plus build-up to Ireland's Women's Nations League double-header.Virgil van Dijk on the legend that is Alan Hansen.Trent Alexander-Arnold gets his dues from the Liverpool supporters.Unai rages against the PGMOL machine.Amorim feels the good days are coming.Troy Parrott takes AZ back into Europe whilst Robbie Keane wins another league title.Juventus book their Champions League ticket.And after Katie McCabe becomes a Champions League winner, Louise Quinn pays tribute to the Tallaght star.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Richie McCormack and Brian Kerr bring you the last Sunday Kickback of the season! They discuss Villa's poor performance in their final Premier League game of '24/25, Manchester United's uncertain future, and their highlights of this year's league. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Hear from Drogheda's Kevin Doherty, Bohs boss Alan Reynolds, Damien Duff of Shelbourne, Sligo gaffer John Russell, Galway manager John Caulfield, Cork City boss Gerrard Nash, and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley on this comprehensive roundup of LOI manager interviews from the past weekend.
Chris Shields makes his seasonal bow to join Cameron Hill and Shane Keegan for the rundown of tonight's League of Ireland action, after Shamrock Rovers won 2-1 at Derry City to go six points clear at the top, while John Martin earned his salt with a hat-trick against Sligo Rovers.In partnership with Rockshore; A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action, which includes OTB's live game - Drogheda United v Bohemians. We hear from Stephen Bradley and Tiernan Lynch ahead of the top of the table clash at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Stephen Kenny talks up Pats' hopes of recovery after Tallaght mauling. We hear from Katie McCabe as her Arsenal side prepare for the Women's Champions League final.Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure. And Eric Ten Hag is back in the game.
With Mick McCarthy off celebrating his victory with a week still to go, Eoin Sheahan and Kathleen McNamee preview the final weekend of Premier League action, as well a the Champions League Final on Saturday! #WhoYouGot? with William Hill Ireland.
Arsenal legend Emma Byrne and Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron join Kathleen this morning to look ahead to the women's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona tomorrow.
Former Barcelona, Arsenal and current Brighton midfielder Vicky Losada joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona, as Arsenal look to win their second Champions League title, currently the only English team to have ever done so! The Football Show with William Hill.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction from Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League final win over Manchester United.Ange Postecoglou ALWAYS wins in his second season.Sonny finally gets his Spurs trophy, and Mickey Van de Ven is still sore from his acrobatic clearance.Ruben Amorim says that he is still the man to lead Manchester United.Luke Shaw apologises to the fans whilst Bruno Fernandes says he wants to take the club back to the top.And there is a good old fashioned classic Spurs-inspired Richie McCormack audio bed.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up to tonight's Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.Ange Postecoglou insists he isn't a clown after clapping back at Dan Kilpatrick.Ruben Amorim says that he is fighting fore more than just his players.Carla Ward says she has turned down an offer from the WSL.And good ol' FIFA say they'll follow Oasis lead and introduce dynamic ticket pricing.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
The League of Ireland Pod is back and Stephen Doyle was joined by Vinny Perth to get into all the news and stories from the weeks action, including Shamrock Rovers recent form. The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore, #ALeagueOfOurOwn
Former Mayo & Bohs star, AFLW player, and now A-League champion, Sarah Rowe, joins Ger & Vinny the show following her latest sporting venture.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, Phil Egan brings you all the news from a big Monday of League of Ireland action.Damien Duff marvels at Drogheda's doggedness, as Kevin Doherty is frustrated not picking up all three points.Graham Burke feels like Rovers are improving, whilst Stephen Bradley is not getting carried away just yet.Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mohammed Salah will be back amongst the goals despite Monday's miss.Brighton eye Europe as Manchester City prepare to say goodbye to club legend Kevin de Bruyne.And what is the latest scandal to hit Italian football?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from a big weekend of football plus a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action.Joey O'Brien wants his Shels side to bounce back after defeat to Bohemians.Stephen Bradley and Ed McGinty want Shamrock Rovers to put the hammer down.Simon Power eyes a Tallaght scalp.Hannah Dingley leaves the FAI, but does that leave the door open to an Eileen Gleeson return?And the race for the Scudetto goes down to the wire.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Nottingham Forest's narrow victory over West Ham at The London Stadium!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
OTB's match commentator Stephen Doyle speaks to Shelbourne assistant Joey O'Brien after their nine men were beaten 1-0 by Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
A jubilant Alan Reynolds speaking to OTB's match commentator Stephen Doyle after Bohemians beat nine-man Shelbourne 1-0 at Dalymount Park.
One of the greatest ever football writers - Brian Glanville - passed away on Friday. Often described as 'the doyen of football writers', Glanville penned the definitive history of the World Cup, as well as scripting the movie to the 1966 edition - Goal!He was frequently a guest of OTB, particularly in the show's early days, and we've compiled some of those appearances in his memory. 00:00:13 - From December 2006, Brian discussed the all-too-short career of Liam Whelan, one of the Busby Babes that perished in Munich in 195800:08:24 - From November 2005, Brian is doorstepped for immediate reaction to the death of George Best by Damien Kiberd. 00:15:40 - From January 2007, Jerry O'Sullivan speaks to Brian on FA Cup 3rd round day, asking if the competition has been irreparably damaged00:27:53 - In June 2007, Brian joined OTB to talk about his then freshly-published book 'England Managers - The Toughest Job in Football'.00:46:57 - On the day that Giovanni Trapattoni was confirmed as Republic of Ireland manager, Brian joined us to talk about the Italian's storied career.
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy hear the thoughts of the League of Ireland faithful on another packed night of action, as St Pat's leave it late to beat Cork City 3-2, while Damien Duff could only watch on as his 9-man Shelbourne side lost 1-0 to 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
Colm Boohig, Ger Gilroy and Phil Egan look ahead to FA Cup Final weekend, with a sprinkling of Premier League games peppered in. Will Spurs be looking for a new manager next season? Are United fans more apathetic than Tottenham fans? Will Chelsea ease to the WFA Cup title? Who You Got? with William Hill Ireland.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Dalymount Park - the Dublin derby clash of Bohemians and Shelbourne. We speak to Sean Gannon ahead of that game, plus we hear from Liam Kearney, Francely Lomboto and Stephen Bradley on tonight's other games. Phil has a cross-section of reaction to last night's huge call-in regarding the grass roots move to summer football. Gianni Infantino is facing some high-level rebellion at the FIFA Congress. And there's another award for a Celtic star.
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, Alan Quinlan helped preview the final round of regular season fixtures in the URC. Conal Keaney looked ahead to another massive weekend in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships. And we previewed tonight's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. But this morning's Bite first takes us to our chat with Quinny, as he assesses the scrapping of the Ireland Men's Sevens programme, and then we cut to Owen and Barry as they reflect on last night's call-in regarding grass roots football on Off The Ball. 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
Colm and Keith are joined by Owen Heary and Barry Murphy to discuss all things League of Ireland, including Stephen Kenny's explosive comments, the stress that managers are under, and the upcoming Dublin derby tonight between Bohs and Shels Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland| #GetBackInAction
Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan are LIVE talking to you, the public, about all things grassroots football, from the structures to Summer Football and everything in between!We want to keep the conversation going! Get in touch on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180 if you have any thoughts, opinions or concerns around 'Summer Soccer' and the aligned calendar.The Football Show with William Hill Ireland.
Nathan Murphy was joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to chat through the weeks League of Ireland news, including Stephen Kenny's proclamation that "sportsmanship is dead". The LOI Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore #ALeagueOfOurOwn
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the world of football as Johnny Kenny gets off the mark for the Celts, and Robbie Keane misses out on a first trophy in Hungary.New Republic of Ireland call up Josh Keeley delights Leyton Orient as they're off to Wembley.Bologna create history, as Barca look to wrap up the title.Liverpool look set to sign Jeremie Frimpong, as Manchester United chase Liam Delap and Antoine Semenyo.Dean Huijsen looks like he could be off to Real Madrid.And drama in Holland as Ajax look to complete one of the all time great bottlings of a league title.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Mancunian poet Mike Garry joined Eoin Sheahan in studio for an in-depth discussion on football, art, Kneecap and poetry. The Football Show with William Hill Ireland.
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the announcement of the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's summer friendlies.Stephen Kenny bites back at the lack of sportsmanship in the league.Dan Ashworth is back in football.Sampdoria are down, as Celtic target another treble.And Frank Lampard's Coventry City miss out on the play-off final.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron to discuss the end of the Women's Super League season and the reported news that head of women's and girl's football Hannah Dingley is set to leave her role after just one year.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
Guinness World Record holder and Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell speaks with Eoin Sheahan about her club, the London City Lionesses' recent promotion to the WSL, her throw-in world record, and her new central position.The Football Show on Off The Ball with William Hill.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Ireland, the UK and all over Europe as the season reaches boiling point.Trim's Tim Clancy believes investment is needed to compete with the top and burnout was the reason he had to step away from Cork.John Caulfield pays tribute to his star striker Moses Dyer and calls him a 'beautiful person.'Dyer himself eyes a New Zealand call up and looks on Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata as inspirations.Atalanta guarantee Champions League football, whilst Antony is on his way out of Old Trafford, but where?And Frank Lampard wants his side to step in the lions den as Coventry push for promotion.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ex-Cork City manager Tim Clancy joins Ger & Colm on the show to talk about why he decided to leave the club, as Cork sit 2nd from bottom in the League of Ireland.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