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In Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's clash of European hopefuls Bohemians and Derry City - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Friday night's Off The Ball. We hear from Kevin Doherty, Stephen Bradley, Ger Nash, Tony McNamee and Oran Crowe ahead of this evening's FAI Cup quarter-finals. Plus, Arne Slot on Liverpool's pursuit of Marc Guehi, and injury blows for Chelsea & Newcastle's new strikers.
It was a week of mixed emotions for everyone involved in Irish football with news of Ollie Horgan's final farewell coming through ahead of a historic ‘going electric' night on the pitch for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne. We try and cover both bases here with Dave Webster joining to offer his reflections on the joy of working with the late, great Galwegian with Ollie also coming up in the course of Johnny's chat with Stephen Bradley about another landmark achievement for the Hoops. In addition to that, there's saunas in Saints territory, the perils of football addiction, Celje throwbacks, and a come and get me plea to Dubai property buyers. All of this above board fun is brought to you in association with Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Sport Cosanta & Rascals Brewing. Safe travels Mister Horgan.
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a tweaked Republic of Ireland squad ahead of this week's first World Cup qualifiers. We hear from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after they move 9-points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Jonathan Wilson gives his assessment of Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool. And the latest on the Irish players on the move on Deadline Day in the UK.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester United's shock cup exit at the hands of Grimsby plus there is a full preview of tonight's European action including our live commentary game of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Santa Clara and Shelbourne's trip to Belfast to take on Linfield.Ruben Amorim quivers in the shelter of the dugout as Manchester United's misery continues.Jaze Kabia a Corkman with Irish aspirations at the heart of Grimsby's success.Is Amorim going to walk out of Old Trafford in the international break?Stephen Bradley is exactly where he wants to be.Joey O'Brien wants his side to embrace the Belfast challenge.And are Chelsea finally about to sell one of their 313411 players?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Stephen Bradley speaks to Nathan Murphy after Shamrock Rovers qualify for the group stages of the European Conference League.The League Of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore
Thursday night could see two Irish clubs qualify for the group phase of a European competition for the first time in the one season. One half of that quest - Shamrock Rovers' 2nd leg of their Conference League playoff with Santa Clara - will be live on Off The Ball. Ahead of that game, OTB's Nathan Murphy spoke to Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and midfielder Danny Mandroiu.
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action plus our live commentary game between Bohemians and Cork City on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock, plus a momentous day for Irish clubs in Europe.Stephen Rice is Keith Andrews' man for set pieces at Brentford.Stephen Bradley on perhaps the greatest week of his life.Joey O'Brien knows there is 2 halves of football still left, plus a backing for Mipo Odubeko.Evan Caffrey loves the WWE, and Danny Mandroiu praises his team's effort.And what could have been for Robbie Keane at Inter?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of Shelbourne's massive Europa Conference League playoff tie with Linfield that you can hear exclusively live on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock, plus Shamrock Rovers' tough tie with Santa Clara in the Azores for a shot at League Phase football.Joey O'Brien has been keeping a close eye on events in Belfast.Stephen Bradley knows that his side are up against it.Celtic face a litany of boos after Kazakh draw.Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce have a shot at Champions League football.And Arsenal get their man Eze, but could they be about to add another England star?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Kathleen McNamee for Thursday's Newsround as we bring you live commentary of Shelbourne's European clash with Linfield tonight.The Newsround on Off The Ball w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to a fine night for Irish sides in Europe, and how it effects their standing on TV. We hear from Rory Gaffney and Stephen Bradley after Shamrock Rovers' thrashing of Ballkani, with the latter not keen on talking about Jack Byrne, John Russell, John Coleman, Ger Nash and Greg Cunningham help us preview tonight's FAI Cup action. Nottingham Forest are splashing the cash ahead of the opening of the Premier League season. Eddie Howe addresses Alexander Isak's current standing at Newcastle. And Fabien Hurzeler is suddenly very confident about Manchester United target Carlos Baleba.
Stephen Bradley and Rory Gaffney speak to Jonathan Higgins following Shamrock Rovers 4-1 aggregate victory over Ballkani in the Uefa Conference League 3rd round. They will face Santa Clara from the Azores, Portugal in the Play Offs. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0.
On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the build-up ahead of from a huge European night at Tallaght Stadium for Shamrock Rovers.Stephen Bradley won't be going all out early on.Stephen Kenny is keen to up the intensity from last week.Three Israeli teams continue to play in UEFA competition despite the ongoing situation in Gaza and the West Bank.Liverpool's Arne Slot on new signings.And Steve McManaman on how Trent will be remembered by 'pool supporters.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton were on hand this Thursday morning to take you through all the morning's biggest sports stories on Off The Ball Breakfast. Marcus Rashford has given an interview to Gary Lineker and Micah Richards, detailing his discontent with how Manchester United have been run in recent years. But did he take enough accountability for his own actions in that time? Beyond that, there was Tottenham Hotspur's collapse against Paris St Germain to discuss, and Jack Byrne's falling out with his Shamrock Rovers boss, Stephen Bradley. 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
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from a disappointing European night at Tolka Park for Shelbourne, plus a fallout between Shamrock Rovers' pair Jack Byrne and Stephen Bradley.Joey O'Brien wants his side to take last night's hurt into next week's Euro clash.Robbie Keane's Champions League dream continues.There is a suspected fallout between Stephen Bradley and Jack Byrne.Marcus Rashford gives his two cents on the mess at Manchester United.And is Keith Andrews going to secure a big-money transfer for an Ipswich talent?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Cameron Hill joins Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan for tonight's Newsround. Stephen Bradley has refused to comment further on his ‘bust up' with Jack Byrne and 5 time major champion Brooks Koepka has been confirmed in the field for the Irish Open at the K Club in September.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction
Gary Reilly is in flying form on this week's show, letting loose on a few topics – including the worrying surge in yellow and red cards across the LOI this season. Kieran's mood is less upbeat following Shelbourne's gut-wrenching European exit, while the lads dig into the reported rift between Jack Byrne and Stephen Bradley. We break down all the latest action from the Premier and First Divisions, and the BTS Predictions League heats up with the last 16 of the FAI Cup. Plus, the BTS Hotline delivers plenty of lively listener input. Brought to you by QuinnAv.ie.
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest Crystal Palace's appeal for their reinstatement into the Europa League fails, whilst Jack Grealish is set for the exit door at Manchester City.Stephen Kenny wants to keep his side's momentum going.John Russell rues Patrick McClean red card.Stephen Bradley is pleased with a Galway point.And are Manchester United going to bring in even more players?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Pats were thumped by Besiktas, Shamrock Rovers suffer defeat in Kosovo, and a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action.Stephen Kenny feels that his side were comprehensively schooled.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels the second half of his side's showing in Tallaght was an education.Stephen Bradley rues his team's poor showing against Ballkani.And is Benjamin Sesko really a good signing for Manchester United?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Shels record an historic night in Europe, Pats take on Besiktas, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks of the biggest job in Irish sport.Joey O'Brien knows that the Shels job isn't done yet.Stephen Kenny knows that Mason Melia needs to get to the next level.OGS spoke to the FAI about the Ireland job.Stephen Bradley is wary of Ballkani.And is Carlos Baleba on his way to Manchester United?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
This week's special guest host is a club legend, four-in-a-row and FAI Cup winning captain Ronan Finn, who is in his second season at UCD to pursue a Master's Degree in Sports Management. Finner helps review a boring St Joseph's game, which his daughter enjoyed at least, and a big win over Derry in Tallaght on Sunday that put Rovers 10 points clear. We look ahead to Thursday's tie with Kosovo Football expert Eljon, and potentially a trip to Portugal where Ronan made his European debut with Sporting Fingal in 2010, and also nearly cost Rovers the title that season. We reminisce about Belgrade and White Hart Lane, his League of Ireland debut for the college in 2005 and scoring against the Hoops as a teenager. Ronan talks his long wait for a first European goal, Pico taking the armband and equalling his European appearance record, Rory Gaffney's greatness, Burkey's fitness, the gaffer's half-time team talks and "the turn" when results haven't yet come. We discuss his relationship with Stephen Bradley and the senior leadership group within the squad, winning the Cup and lifting the league trophy with young Josh, and making the move from centre-mid to right-wing back, all the way up to his last goal for Rovers against Bohs in front of the south stand and the difficult decision to leave the club. There's also a chat about the dip in crowds this summer, extending the league season, doing punditry for our Conference League Phase games on TV last season, his ambitions in football after he retires, and, of course, fishing.
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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patrick's Athletic book a Europa Conference League date with Besiktas.Joe Redmond said it was a mad night.Jake Mulreaney counts his blessings.Stephen Bradley wants to take Shamrock Rovers to the next level.Tiernan Lynch happy to add new faces to his Derry squad.And are Cork City already doomed.And the first bid for Alexander Isak is rejected.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley talks to Nathan Murphy after an uneventful night in Tallaght.Rockshore #LeagueOfOurOwn
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
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 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
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
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action - which includes our live game from the RSC where Waterford play Bohemians. We hear from Blues boss John Coleman, Bohs winger Archie Meekison, as well as Stephen Bradley, Jamie Lennon, David Hurley, John Russell, Callum Flynn and more. Liverpool have turned their attentions towards Selhurst Park having practically wrapped up the sale of Jarrell Quansah. And a future Nottingham Forest player fells the Champions League winners in Pasadena.
Cathal Mullaney delivers Wednesday night's Newsround to Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy this week.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland #GetBackInAction
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night in the League of Ireland plus all the latest from the Club World Cup.Kevin Doherty laments Drogheda United's European expulsion, as does Stephen Bradley, Stephen Kenny and Damien Duff.Bradley wants Rovers to kick on as they go clear at the top.Kenny disappointed with his side's first half showing, whilst Duff credits his team with a battling win.Carla Ward's Ireland heading back to the Aviva.And Manchester United turn attention to another striker.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of the European sides doing battle in the League of Ireland plus all the latest from the Club World Cup.Stephen Bradley not expecting anything easy as his side travel to take on Drogheda United.Damien Duff says he has no friends in football.Tom Grivosti on the classics between Pats and Shels.Keith Andrews set to be the new Brentford boss.Could Ibrahima Konate follow Trent out the door to Madrid?Andrew Omobamidele to stay in France.And Angel Gomes is on his way to Marseille.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
A horrible day for Drogheda United ended with a 2-1 defeat at home to SSE Airtricity Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park.Heartbroken and emotional, their manager Kevin Doherty spoke to OTB's Nathan Murphy, as did the Rovers boss Stephen Bradley. League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourown
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of the restart of the League of Ireland.Stephen Bradley wants his side to kick on in the second half of the season.Graham Burke is enjoying the injury-free life.Stephen Kenny says that clean sheets are key to St Pats' chances of improvement.Ryan McLaughlin says the strength of the squad should get the Inchicore side through the business part of the season.Podge Amond feels Waterford have turned a corner.Ciaran Kilduff feels that Dundalk are in a good place.And Liverpool get their Wirtz.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Damien Duff, Stephen Bradley & Matt Healy react to Shamrock Rovers going six points clear at the top of the league following their 2-1 win away to Shelbourne.League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourownTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/joinAll the perks right here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a new signing at Galway ahead of the return of the League of Ireland on Friday night. We hear from Stephen Bradley ahead of our live game - the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers on Newstalk. Roberto Mancini opens the door to an Italian return. And there's a boost for the Republic of Ireland women's team.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
After another double header of what ifs and if onlys, the lads convene to try and make sense of it all. We go from a rear of the year update to allegations of crawling up the backside of a prominent manager as we analyse Damien Duff's woes, the unexpected spat with the omnipresent Stephen Bradley and the aborted Aviva experiment. There's Galway recriminations, another happy week on the Bohsometer, some old and young men to watch and and another unfortunate bout of accidental blasphemy. We then go north to Derry to listen to Mark Connolly explaining why a bit of team bonding helped a season that was in danger of going south. All of this sanctioned fun is brought to you in association with our friends at Collar & Cuff, Rascals Brewing, Sport Cosanta and Future Ticketing.
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
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
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's rearranged Premier Division clash of Shamrock Rovers and Cork City. We hear from both Stephen Bradley and Tim Clancy ahead of tonight's game in Tallaght. Pep Guardiola has fired a warning shot to his constantly injured Manchester City stars. Virgil van Dijk discusses his potential new contract. And the latest on Manchester United ahead of their Europa League second leg with Lyon.