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Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.You will hear from Jimmy McGuinness, Stephen Rochford, Malachy O'Rourke, Mattie Donnelly, Rory Beggan, Sam Mulroy, Brian Howard, Paddy Tally, Padraic Joyce, Shane Walsh, Kieran McGeeney, Oisin McConville and a whole pile more!Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
On Episode 4 of The Final Whistle, we break down a frustrating run of form as the team remains winless in four. While the attack is showing real promise, midfield sloppiness and costly turnovers continue to leak goals and undo good work in the future.We highlight the players who've stepped up over the past month, check in on the U-20s' progress, and look ahead to the next stretch of games with cautious optimism and a critical eye.
Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.Kilkenny insist they have been tested as they cruise to yet another Leinster title.Galway manager Micheal Donoghue still has the faith.Kildare's special day as Brian Dowling, David Qualter and Rian Boran all contribute to the greatest day in Lilywhite hurling.And there is all the reaction from the Munster Hurling final as Cork put the stop on Limerick's drive for 7-in-a-row.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.Armagh topple the Dubs in HQ thanks to Rory Grugan.Dessie Farrell targets a Derry ambush whilst Paddy Tally is happy with how his side is building.Gabriel Bannigan's Monaghan continue their winning streak whilst Clare's Peter Keane sees improvement.Jim McGuiness knows it will all come down to the decider against Mayo, whilst Tyrone aim to bounce back against Cavan.Ger Brennan says the demands of inter-county players are too much.And Jack O'Connor says it is a bruising experience every time you go to Cork.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
It was the European finale in Cardiff and Jim, Goodey and Bigs unpack an epic weekend of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We dive into UBB's first-ever title and whether Saints were undone by early injuries, French power, or just Lucu & Jalibert magic. There's post-match beef, Alex Coles stepping up, and debate on what this means for some Lions hopefuls. Plus, Bath look ruthless in dismantling Lyon to claim silverware, with some controversy along the way. We preview the URC quarter-final line-up and try make sense of a chaotic final round in the Prem with top four still up for grabs. Settle in and subscribe on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of FPL Juice, the hosts dive into the competitive world of Fantasy Premier League with a playful banter that highlights their contrasting ranks. Ashley boasts about his impressive two commas in his rank, while his co-host playfully challenges his lack of top 10K finishes. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they exchange jabs about their Fantasy League performances, with Ashley claiming superiority despite his co-host's consistent track record. Listeners can expect plenty of laughs as they discuss the significance of commas in ranking and the ups and downs of their FPL journeys. Tune in for a lighthearted take on the game that fuels their passion!
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 38. As Liverpool lift the premier League trophy in front of an electric Anfield crowd. Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League football as Villa miss out with a defeat to Manchester United and Tottenham's poor league form continues as they get beat 4-1 at home to Brighton. All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.Pat Ryan eyes a Limerick ambush on the Munster final.Peter Queally wants the Deise to kick on next year.Micheal Donoghue praises his side's ability to get it done as Galway book a Leinster date with Kilkenny.Jim McGuiness can't explain why his Donegal team weren't up to the pitch of things against Tyrone.Malachy O'Rourke continues to be a fly in the McGuinness ointment.Ger Brennan holds his hands up.And Dessie Ward on nearly calling it a day.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 38. As Liverpool lift the premier League trophy in front of an electric Anfield crowd. Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League football as Villa miss out with a defeat to Manchester United and Tottenham's poor league form continues as they get beat 4-1 at home to Brighton. All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's seventeen years to the day since Hull City beat Bristol City to secure promotion to the Premier League, and the man who scored that iconic winner under the Wembley arch, Dean Windass, has been speaking about the challenges and difficulties in his life. Windass, who tells all in his new book Deano: Beyond the Final Whistle, sits down with Hull City reporter Barry Cooper to reflect on his battles with alcohol, divorce, suicide attempts and his latest fight with dementia. Please note this episode does contain swearing. Deano: Beyond the Final Whistle is out now, published by Pitch Publishing, and can be purchased at pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/deano or at all good book shops including Waterstones in Hull city centre where this interview was conducted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 37. As Arsenal secure 2nd place after beating Newcastle United. The race for top 5 heats up as Villa beat Spurs and Chelsea Beat Manchester United. Everton bid goodbye to Goodison with a win over Saints. All this and more on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.Barry Nash and John Kiely on a huge Limerick win over Cork.Rebels boss Pat Ryan rues where it went wrong.Liam Cahill praises his Tipperary side and his old Waterford players too, whilst Deise boss Peter Queally says it was a tough result to take.Kilkenny's Derek Lyng eyes a Leinster crown.Dessie Farrell's Dubs are back?And Padraic Joyce and Galway are brought back down to earth.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 37. As Arsenal secure 2nd place after beating Newcastle United. The race for top 5 heats up as Villa beat Spurs and Chelsea Beat Manchester United. Everton bid goodbye to Goodison with a win over Saints. All this and more on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 221 - Farewell Goodison Park. It sees the final whistle go one last time in a 2-0 win over Southampton
Mark Griffiths and Neil Williams discuss Mark Howard's contribution to Wrexham AFC, and there's an archive interview with ex-Wrexham striker and Cameroonian legend, Patrick Suffo.
In this episode of The Final Whistle, we sit down with Head Coach Darren Sawatzky to unpack a rollercoaster stretch for the Richmond Kickers. From the thrilling 4–4 draw against Westchester (featuring a dramatic last-minute goal from Josh Kirkland) to the tough USL Cup loss against Louisville City, we dig into what's clicking and what still needs fixing.Coach shares insight on the continued rise of Kirkland, the backline struggles that have led to recent high-scoring affairs, and what it means to finally earn a result in Chattanooga — even if it came on a soggy, storm-hit pitch.We also touch on Beckett Howell's first start, Nils Seufert's stunning free kick, and look ahead to a stacked schedule with Spokane, Westchester (again), North Carolina FC in the Cup, and Texoma.Plus, Coach gives his thoughts on the newly announced friendly against La Liga side CD Leganés — a huge moment for the club and the fans.
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 36. Liverpool draw 2-2 to the best team in Europe. Trent receives a hostile reception at Anfield, Newcastle beat Chelsea and forest draw to relegated Leicester city the champions league spot fight is heating up. All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.Sam Mulroy, Ger Brennan and Conor Grimes on a momentous day for Louth.Carla Rowe wins 12th consecutive Leinster crown for the Dubs.Tyrone book another under-20 All-Ireland final date.Jim McGuinness and Patrick McBrearty savour an Ulster triumph.Liam Cahill pays tribute to his players as Brian Lohan's Clare look all but out.And Davy Fitzgerald is impressed by Dublin.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 36. Liverpool draw 2-2 to the best team in Europe. Trent receives a hostile reception at Anfield, Newcastle beat Chelsea and forest draw to relegated Leicester city the champions league spot fight is heating up. All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When collegiate athletes hang up their jerseys, they often face a profound identity crisis that few discuss openly. In this deeply personal conversation, former college baseball player Ryan and ex-football star Carl share their transformative journeys from competitive sports to sustainable fitness, revealing the mental and physical challenges that came with this transition.Both men candidly discuss how their relationship with fitness evolved from an all-or-nothing competitive mindset to a more balanced approach focused on longevity. "I don't want to say never," Carl reflects when asked about chasing his college lifting records, "but I definitely don't have a desire to squat 500 pounds again." This shift represents a powerful maturation that many former athletes struggle to achieve.The conversation takes a particularly vulnerable turn when discussing body image issues among men. Despite being among the fittest people at their gym, both admit to struggling with how they perceive themselves. "I don't think there was ever a time in my life, even in my most fit in college, that I was like 'oh yeah, this is what I want to look like,'" Carl reveals. This rarely-discussed aspect of male fitness culture highlights how body dysmorphia affects men in silence, often without support systems.Their evolution extends beyond physical training into nutrition, recovery, and mental health management. Ryan describes how his current fitness goals support his aspirations to become a firefighter and family man, while Carl shares how consistent training functions as his anchor during professional challenges. Both emphasize consistency over intensity—a lesson learned through years of trial and error.Want to transform your relationship with fitness beyond just physical results? Join us for this honest exploration of what happens when the scoreboard disappears but the need for movement, community, and purpose remains. Your health journey isn't about recapturing past glory—it's about building a sustainable future where fitness supports your evolving life goals.Follow us on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/doubleedgefitness/
Mark Griffiths and Bill Long host the end of season promotion party, with guests Neil Roberts, Andy Edwards, Dale Webb and Luke Saunders.
Mark Griffiths explains how the last game of the season shows why we went up.
Mark Griffiths chats to fans and gets a feel for the atmosphere on a very special day: the end of season awards at the SToK Cae Ras, celebrating the remarkable feat of going back to back to back. I'M NOT SURE THIS WORKS AS AN AUDIO-ONLY PODCAST, BUT I THOUGHT I'D POST IT ANYWAY FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUDIO POD.
Nina is going solo to discuss gameweek 35 as Ben is sick. Liverpool lose to Champions league contenders, City are back in business and Arsenal have both eyes on PSG as they lose to Bournemouth. Ipswich and Leicester are playing for pride and United continue their poor form in the league. All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nina is going solo to discuss gameweek 35 as Ben is sick. Liverpool lose to Champions league contenders, City are back in business and Arsenal have both eyes on PSG as they lose to Bournemouth. Ipswich and Leicester are playing for pride and United continue their poor form in the league. All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Griffiths, Bill Long, Chay Long and Neil Williams discuss, well, promotion obviously! Also, the Bute Energy Welsh Cup final and the Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season Awards.
Mark Griffiths relives a remarkable day.
Mark Griffiths breaks down a sad end to a fine season.
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 34 as Liverpool are crowned champions in Slot's first season and discuss the other premier league fixtures and the battle for top 5. All this and more on the Final Whistle Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nina and Ben are back discussing gameweek 34 as Liverpool are crowned champions in Slot's first season and discuss the other premier league fixtures and the battle for top 5. All this and more on the Final Whistle Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Griffiths, Neil Williams and Chay Long discuss the Easter weekend games and the U19 women's play-off, and look forward to the Welsh Cup final on Sunday. Superfan is our guest, interviewed by Bill Long.
Mark Griffiths relives a fantastic Wrexham away day.
Ben Pescod reacts to Liverpool's 1-0 win over Leicester City as they move one step closer to the Premier League title, another relegation is confirmed and Manchester United's woes continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Pescod reacts to Liverpool's 1-0 win over Leicester City as they move one step closer to the Premier League title, another relegation is confirmed and Manchester United's woes continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Griffiths weighs up the Bristol Rovers game.
We're back for Episode 2, and this week we sit down with Richmond Kickers Head Coach Darren Sawatzky to unpack a rollercoaster run of form.We break down the highs and lows from the last five matches—including the US Open Cup exit to Virginia Dream, two league wins, and a pair of tough losses—with the Kickers still holding strong in second place.We spotlight the red-hot form of Darwin Espinal, the emergence of Maxi at left back, and Josh Kirkland's impact up top. Coach also shares his thoughts on USL's decision to introduce promotion/relegation in 2027, and gives us a look ahead at the next three matchups: Westchester at home, Louisville City in the Jagermaster Cup, and Greenville back at City Stadium.Plus, we check in on the squad's health and how the group navigates this early part of the season.If you're a Kickers fan, this one's packed with insight you won't want to miss.
Mark Griffiths, Bill Long and Andy Parkinson chat about last weekend's games and the run-in, and we hear from an archive interview with Jake Edwards, who outscored Ian Rush for Wrexham, on being a ball boy in the 1994 World Cup!
Mark Griffiths looks back on the fascinating tactical battle which defined the final league match of the season.
Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 32 - Arsenal drop point to Brentford. Liverpool beat west Ham 2-1. Is Ange about to get chopped? All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 32 - Arsenal drop point to Brentford. Liverpool beat west Ham 2-1. Is Ange about to get chopped? All this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Griffiths analyses where a goalless draw leaves us in the promotion run-in.
Mark Griffiths, Neil Williams and Chay Long discuss the emphatic wins over Burton and Cardiff, speak to Kevin Rogers who played in out famous games against Porto and Roma, and celebrate the anniversaries of the LDV Vans Final triumph in 2005 and Ben Foster's penalty save against Notts County in 2023. They also realise it's the Final Whistle podcast's birthday - the first episode was uploaded after the LDV Vans Final, making us the oldest football podcast in the world.
Mark Griffiths relishes a scintillating performance.
Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 31 - Arsenal drop point away to Everton. Liverpool stumble at Fulham. Manchester Derby was a snooze fest and Saints are relegated. All this and more on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 31 - Arsenal drop point away to Everton. Liverpool stumble at Fulham. Manchester Derby was a snooze fest and Saints are relegated. All this and more on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Griffiths looks back on a good day for Wrexham.
Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 29 - Arsenal close the gap to 12 points after beating Chelsea 1-0 in a borefest game. Brighton draw to Man City. Spurs lose to Fulham and Nottingham forest continue to impress as Liverpool lose to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 29 - Arsenal close the gap to 12 points after beating Chelsea 1-0 in a borefest game. Brighton draw to Man City. Spurs lose to Fulham and Nottingham forest continue to impress as Liverpool lose to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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