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Subscribe to OTB's Sunday Paper Review where Joe Molloy and guests dissect the Sunday sports pages from the UK and Ireland as they get stuck into the biggest stories of the week! Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Sunday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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    The Sunday Paper Review | Katie Taylor Headbutt | Atmosphere At the Aviva

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 74:06


    Donnchadh Boyle and Louise Lawless join Adrian Barry in studio for this week's Sunday Paper Review!

    More World Cup fallout, Camogie's big day and reflecting on Dublin's greatness | McKeon and Byrne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 83:01


    Irish Independent journalist Conor McKeon and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today.

    The titans clash at Croker, Vera on the brink and are teams catching up to Limerick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 66:28


    Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail and former Dublin footballer and CEO of Teneo Mick O'Keeffe join Joe Molloy to go through the day's backpages.

    Limerick's place in history, Larkin's rapid rise, McIlroy & The Beatles? | Sunday Paper Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 71:33


    Kieran Shannon of the Irish Examiner and Jason Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB's Stephen Doyle to bring you through today's sporting back pages.

    Ireland's World Cup blow, GAAGO in the dock and Aiden McGeady opens up | Greene and McDonnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 77:51


    Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene and Irish Independent Football writer Dan McDonnell join OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today. The panel will discuss the fallout from Ireland's ill-tempered friendly with Columbia and what it means for their World Cup chances, Dublin returning to another All Ireland final and the leaders that got them there and eye opening interviews with Aiden McGeady and Wayne Rooney

    Brolly on Gilroy, should we save Hill 16 and how to coach female players – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 81:50


    Freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward join OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this afternoon. They will discuss the numerous pieces on the return of Dublin including Joe Brolly's column on what Pat Gilroy has brought to the set up. The panel will also look at the harrowing tale of Former Galway United wonder kid Shane Keogh who saved himself from ultimate destruction and chat about the Vera Pauw controversy from during the week.

    Where does GAAGO stand now, the intricacies of Baz Ball and LIV in for the long haul | Fanning and Keegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 81:15


    Dion Fanning of The Currency and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan join OTB's Joe Molloy to go through the back pages and bring you the best stories from the world of sport on this Sunday afternoon. The panel will discuss the All Ireland quarter finals yesterday, Jonathan Wilson's lament on football losing it's touch and why golf's rebels are smiling wide

    Unwatchable Gaelic football, should Keane replace Kenny & the driving-force of women in the GAA | Sunday Paper Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 68:13


    Joe Molloy was joined by Fionn Davenport and Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) "Gaelic football is a terrible sport to watch" (14:20) Stephen Kenny's future remains hotly debated - is Roy Keane the answer? (35:30) 'Under protest' ladies players no closer to getting the charter they desire (52:30) Rory McIlroy: Is mentality his major issue?

    Ireland were never going to beat Greece, Stephen Kenny's tactical nous and Rhasidat Adeleke's big decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 72:59


    John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and boxing journalist Kevin Byrne to dissect all the biggest stories from this weekend's papers.

    SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW - City's treble dream, Rory puts the merger behind him and what's the way forward for Irish football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 55:01


    Joe Molloy is joined by Cliodhna O'Connor and Timmy McCarthy to go through the Sunday Papers.

    City's mastery continues, Clifford keeping football alive and David Corkery's fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 77:28


    Irish Independent columnist and Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail Orla McElroy join OTB's Kathleen McNamee to go through the biggest stories hitting the backpages of the newspapers both here and abroad. The panel looked at Manchester City completing the second step of their potential treble, ask if David Clifford is carrying the hopes of a Gaelic football loving nation on his back and discuss the heartbreaking tale of former Irish rugby star David Corkery and his fight for a safer game.

    Munster's magic moment, competitive undertone in underage GAA, is Cole under rated– SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 76:00


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan to go through the day's backpages and the biggest stories in the world of sport. The panel will look at the amazing comeback from Munster in the URC final, discuss the final chances for Limerick and Wexford in the provincial hurling championships and chat about Irish representation in the Premier League as the competition draws to a close this weekend.

    THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA Go goes on, Lancaster's lasting influence & Nicola Gallagher.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 71:22


    Joe Molloy is joined by The Star's Kieran Cunningham & the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to look through the best of this Sunday's sports writing.

    Seamus Power digs deep, Dignan green lights GAAGO and Rooney on Haaland – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 79:33


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the42's Gavin Cooney and the Irish Independent's GAA correspondent Conor McKeon to go through the back-pages and the biggest sport stories on this Sunday afternoon.   The panel will look at Seamus Power's piece on his personal journey, Michael Dignan on turning around his opinion from the Sky Sports GAA coverage to GAAGO's version and Wayne Rooney's thoughts on City ace Erling Haaland.

    Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | Davenport and Tracey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 66:24


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning. The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo Cullen's Blues keep marching on no matter how tough the obstacle in their way.

    The right to protest, speeding up equal status and Jack Conan's honesty - Sunday Paper Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 76:08


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and Kieran Cunningham of the Irish Daily Star to go through the backpages and discuss all the biggest stories in the world of sport.

    McManus's longevity, modern style of GAA goalkeeping, Keane & McKiernan's mentality | The Sunday Paper Review with Byrne & Doherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 76:06


    OTB's Will O'Callaghan was joined by the The Sun's Jason Byrne and the Irish Independent's Conán Doherty for the Sunday Paper Review.

    Kimmage meets Lowry, Fergus Slattery's dementia struggles and Stephen Kenny making progress? | Quinn and Verney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 79:25


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Quinn and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this morning. They include a look ahead to the Masters with a fascinating chat between Paul Kimmage and Shane Lowry ahead of the Masters, Former Ireland and Lions star Fergus Slattery's family on living with his dementia diagnosis and where Stephen Kenny can bring his Republic of Ireland team after Monday's credible loss to France.

    SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW – Ferguson's French fight, Schmidt vs Farrell's coaching style and the Russian ban continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 73:14


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the rugby analyst Andy McGeady and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to look through the backpages on a bumper weekend of sport. The lads will discuss Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell's coaching style, how women's rugby might improve and why World Athletics are right to punish Russian athletes.

    Grand Slam fallout, where's women's rugby now and diving in the GAA | O'Carroll and Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 64:13


    OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll from the Journal and the 42s Gavan Casey to discuss all the biggest stories hitting the backpages this weekend. Including a look back at the Grand Slam coverage, why Irish women's rugby haven't capitalised on their Grand Slam ten years ago and why buying frees is becoming a problem

    MOTD Madness, Hall of Fame Harrington and falling out of love with Cheltenham | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 75:43


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Golf Weekly co-host and journalist Fionn Davenport and Dion Fanning of The Currency to look through the backpages and bring you the best sportswriting of the week. Including more fallout from the Match of the Day controversy, the contrasting weeks for Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy and why it might be time for Liverpool to cash in on Mo Salah.

    The language of coaching, Casemiro: the new Keane and the importance of fun | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 62:17


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Sunday World columnist Roy Curtis to discuss the biggest sport stories hitting the back pages this weekend. They include a full spread interview with Brian O'Driscoll, Dublin faltering in the league and plenty of build up to Liverpool v Manchester United in the Premier League.

    SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland march on, the GAA and unity and a ban on violent sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 71:54


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Chief Sportwriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to discuss the biggest sport stories that are hitting the backpages today.

    Gulf takeover of football, Netflix's take on golf and Irish hamstrings - Tracey and O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 74:32


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by rugby writer with the Irish Independent Cian Tracey and the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to take a look at the big stories hitting the backpages and bring you the best views on the issues affecting football, rugby and more.

    Getting carried away, horse racing concerns and fiery Pep: Fanning and Farrelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 76:00


    OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning of The Currency and Assistant Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Hugh Farrelly to go through the back pages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport this weekend.

    Katie confirmation, "mean-spirited" Glen and time for a Superleague? - Cunningham and Cooney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 72:20


    OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Football Correspondent with the42.ie Gavin Cooney to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.

    The return of the League, Six Nations nerves and is the Mullins dynasty the greatest? - Verney and Cummiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 74:07


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent's Michael Verney and soccer correspondent with the Irish Times Gavin Cummiskey to look through the backpages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.

    Club's big day, sport vs motherhood and the declining matchday experience - O'Keeffe and McElroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 71:18


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by former Dublin Gaelic Footballer Mick O'Keeffe, and the Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, Orla McElroy to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.

    More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 80:48


    Joe Molloy was joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Editor of TheJournal Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:20) Shane McGrath and Joe Brolly on the latest Up The Ra controversy (33:00) Report on how the ball is spending less time in play in football (40:00) Mick Foley on potentially changing the names of GAA stadia (45:00) How high is too high for a rugby tackle? (48:05) Paul Kimmage on his clash with Graham Rowntree on concussion (61:00) The latest news on Damar Hamlin and how to protect players in a physical sport

    The mishandling of Vera Pauw allegations, Lionel Messi: Man vs Player, Katie Taylor in MSG | Cunningham & Keegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 66:30


    Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Lionel Messi: Separating the man from the player. (24:00) What the allegations against Vera Pauw tell us about elite coaching. (55:00) Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden. (01:01:00) 'Running a marathon is hard, to do it in Antarctica - that's mind-blowing.'

    A new England, Brolly explores GAA loyalty, Neymar's despair & Messi's bite | Greene & O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 67:20


    Joe Molloy was joined by journalists John Greene and Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) England out, but World Cup offers more answers than questions. (18:00) Why does Neymar annoy people? Barney Ronay has an answer. (40:00) Joe Brolly, the GAA and getting lost in grey areas. (01:00:00) The joy of watching David Clifford.

    Rory McIlroy: The Chosen One, Messi's moral quandary, a new kind of England | Davenport & Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 68:04


    Joe Molloy was joined by his Golf Weekly compatriot Fionn Davenport and journalist Gavan Casey on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (02:00) The Chosen One: Part 2 of Rory McIlroy with Paul Kimmage. (32:00) Why everyone wants Lionel Messi to win the World Cup (except Joe). (44:00) A new kind of England team. (55:00) "It's done, it's over, Eddie Jones needs to go!" (01:03:00) Fury vs Chisora III: 'Even Fury looked uncomfortable - it should have been stopped earlier.'

    'Tarnished' Messi, Brolly takes aim at Keane, a portrait of Rory McIlroy | Fanning & O'Donovan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 76:13


    Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning and two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) The light and shade of Lionel Messi's final years. (25:00) Joe Brolly questions Roy Keane's peacemaking credentials. (39:00) 2022 World Cup: 'The biggest carbon emitter ever outside of war.' (52:00) Rory McIlroy sits down with Paul Kimmage (again).

    Doubts about Farrell's Ireland, Ronaldo's fading star, Infantino's FIFA stranglehold | Martin & Curtis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 77:08


    John Duggan is joined by journalists Tommy Martin (Virgin Media, Irish Examiner) and Roy Curtis (Sunday World) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Gianni Infantino and all that's wrong with the Qatar World Cup. (27:00) Sven, Capello & Roy: Wayne Rooney's England memories. (34:00) Messi, Ronaldo & the World Cup's footballing storylines. (53:00) Are Andy Farrell's Ireland really the world's best? (01:08:00) Michael Murphy: Donegal's hero departs the stage

    Sickening Carbery hit, Mythical Clifford, GAA clubs in crisis, O'Neill's bitter book | O'Carroll & McKeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 65:31


    Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Sinead O'Carroll (The Journal) and Conor McKeon (Irish Independent) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Sickening Carbery hit overshadows underwhelming win. (16:50) 'Something about this story leaves me very uncomfortable.' (25:00) David Clifford's legend grows ever greater. (35:00) Pat Spillane and the GAA's battle with rural depopulation. (42:00) An eye-opening assessment of Martin O'Neill's new book. (48:00) Damien Duff: Ireland's next senior manager? (53:00) World Cup fever has yet to take hold.

    Gary Neville exposed, Ireland beat the 'Boks, Martin O'Neill settles scores | Sunday Paper Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 72:11


    Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Cliona Foley and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Ireland beat the Springboks and spark mixed feelings in rugby pundits. (25:00) Martin O'Neill's new book looks to settle some scores. (33:00) Gary Neville's Qatar logic is torn to shreds. (50:00) Andriy Shevchenko and the ongoing war in Ukraine. (01:00:00) 'A drunk mind speaks a sober heart.'

    Katie Taylor to fight in Croke Park, GAA TV rights and the potential of Irish women's rugby | SPR with Cunningham and Cummiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 66:43


    Joe Molloy was joined by Kieran Cunningham and Gavin Cummiskey to have a look at today's Sunday newspapers and discuss the latest headlines.

    Ronaldo's dilemma, Katie Taylor's endgame, Brolly & Roddy | Casey & Keegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 76:14


    Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gavin Casey and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) Stephen Kenny comes out swinging. (10:00) Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with the passing of time. (29:30) Zaur Antia: Ireland's boxing mastermind / Katie Taylor's endgame. (46:00) Joe Brolly gives Roddy Collins two thumbs up. (56:00) 'We're up to 9th now in Europe in terms of obesity.' (01:02:00) The GAA and a relationship with violence.

    FAI leaks, Dylan Hartley's human side, rugby's radical need for change | Reddan & O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 75:31


    Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Eoin Reddan and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:40) Leaky FAI board making Stephen Kenny's life more difficult. (10:30) Dylan Hartley (34:00) Neil Francis has a radical plan to clean up rugby. (42:00) 'Up the 'Ra' outrage will follow Ireland's history-makers to Australia. (01:02:49.443) Pep Guardiola and the remarkable resurgence of Granit Xhaka.

    Klopp's Liverpool crossroads, boxing in 'big trouble', tough EURO '24 draw | O'Donovan & Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 76:13


    Joe Molloy is joined by two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan and Chief Sports Writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham on the Sunday Paper Review. (7:00) 'I can see positives in Ireland's EURO 2024 draw.' (13:00) Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the seven-year itch. (26:00) A proposed solution to the GAA's issue with match officials. (35:00) 'It has been a terrible year for boxing - the sport's in big trouble.' (51:00) New York to Galway: the remarkable journey of Damien Browne.

    SPR | Paul O'Donovan out-rows fame, remembering Brian Mullins, why fans care more than players | Gary O'Toole & Michael Verney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 78:52


    Joe Molloy is joined by Irish Olympic swimmer Gary O'Toole and journalist Michael Verney for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Remembering the late, great Brian Mullins. (16:30) Paul O'Donovan and the expectations of fame. (30:00) 'Footballers don't take football as seriously as fans - it's messed up.' (39:00) Paul Kimmage tells the remarkable story of Jimmy Dunne. (49:30) Concussion: Player welfare in the NFL and rugby. (01:02:00) GAA journalism and the hunt for stories in club season.

    SPR | Boring TV analysis, Brolly meets Gough, Lawro's BBC exit claims & Kenny's Ireland woe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 77:10


    Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Vincent Hogan and Gerry Thornley for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:03:22) Is Stephen Kenny getting enough out of this Ireland team? (00:17:25) Lawrenson on his BBC exit: 'I was axed for being 65 and a white male.' (00:23:20) Has the standard of TV sports analysis suffered an 'inexorably declined'? (00:32:40) Joe Brolly & David Gough: Eavesdropping on an intimate conversation; The human cost of a World Cup in Qatar. (00:49:20) The alleged plot to extort money from Paul Pogba. (00:56:10) Alleged racism against indigenous players in the AFL. (01:04:00) Munster's Ben Healy & Graham Rowntree grant increasingly rare one-on-one interviews. (01:10:35) Can Lionel Messi finally win the World Cup?

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