OTB's John Giles
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe legend that is John Giles speaks his mind about the week's football events and answers your questions every Thursday from 7:30 pm. We talk the Premier League and everything that's going on in European Football as well as stories from John's playing days with Manchester United and Leeds United. We may even get a sing-song going. Subscribe to get your weekly fix of John Giles.
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Episodes
JOHN GILES: America were ahead of their time with their shootouts | Remembering Trevor Francis
July 27, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBRepublic of Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles joined Will O'Callaghan after the passing of Trevor Francis, who Giles came across during his time in America. They also discussed Ireland's heartbreaking exit at the Women's World Cup, before looking at Spurs' transfers and why Harry Kane has all the power.
JOHN GILES | Rodgers' Leicester poker game and Manchester United mood shift
September 02, 2022 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBLeeds United and Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Ger Gilroy to dissect the under-pressure managers in the Premier League after a month of action in the new season. Football with @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES: Liverpool WILL win the quadruple | Terrific Thiago | City's defensive issue
April 28, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe brilliant John Giles joined Nathan Murphy as ever on Thursday's Off The Ball to look back over the Champions League semi-finals, the mess Manchester United continue to find themselves in, and much, much more. In association with Sky
JOHN GILES | Ireland report card | Midfield renaissance | Troy Parrott's attitude adjustment
March 31, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJohn Giles joins us to give his appraisal of the week that was for Stephen Kenny & the Ireland team ⚽️ @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | Everton struggles, Kelleher's chance, Belgium coming to town
March 24, 2022 22:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIrish soccer legend John Giles joins Richie McCormack to talk all things football on Thursday's Off The Ball. In association with Sky
'Bielsa performed miracles at Leeds - he deserved more' | JOHN GILES
March 03, 2022 22:33 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
"Moyes came out worse than the poor cat" | Keane spurns Sunderland | Gerrard & Coutinho | JOHN GILES
February 10, 2022 20:19 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
JOHN GILES | Roy Keane management return? | Eriksen miracle | Can Dele Alli come good again?
February 03, 2022 21:02 - 20 minutes - 15.6 MBJohn Giles joins us as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
JOHN GILES | Everton succession plan and Pep's warped logic
January 27, 2022 20:30 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBAs ever on a Thursday, John Giles recaps the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
JOHN GILES | Rumours surround Man United | Chelsea’s blues | Rooney to Everton
January 20, 2022 20:15 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBFormer Republic of Ireland and Leeds United legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy this Thursday evening to discuss all the major football stories of the week, including reports of unrest at Manchester United, as Wayne Rooney is linked with the vacant Everton manager’s role. Football with @SkyIreland
Will United players get Ralf Rangnick the sack too? | Lukaku fallout | JOHN GILES
January 06, 2022 21:36 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MBIt's 2022's first edition of Thursday Night Football with John Giles, in association w/ @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | Is Rangnick doomed to fail at United? | Playing against Alex Ferguson at Rangers
December 30, 2021 18:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBArthur O’Dea is joined as ever on a Thursday by Irish legend John Giles to discuss all the latest in the footballing world! Football with @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | End of season awards
December 23, 2021 18:24 - 24 minutes - 38.6 MBNathan Murphy joined by Ireland legend John Giles as they discuss the Christmas schedule and how its changed from his time. Spurs under Antonio Conte and his end of season awards including his player of the year @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | 'Selfish' unvaccinated players | Leeds can bounce back from 7-0 | The great Sergio Aguero
December 16, 2021 19:59 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBJohn Giles joined Richie McCormack to discuss postponed matches in the Premier League, unvaccinated footballers and Leeds United In association with Sky Ireland
JOHN GILES | Steven Gerrard's Anfield return, the genius of Bobby Charlton, world class Declan Rice, and Rangnick's MUFC
December 09, 2021 18:53 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of Football In association w/ @SkyIreland
GILES: If Rangnick is so good, give him the United job full-time!
December 02, 2021 18:34 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBJohn Giles joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk about Manchester United and their dysfunction, the brilliant Ray Kennedy and a week's worth of Premier League mid-week games. In association with Sky Ireland
JOHN GILES | Ralf Rangnick arrives at Manchester United | Champions League review
November 25, 2021 21:30 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. Football on Off The Ball, brought to you by Sky. All the football you love in one place across Sky Sports, BT Sport & Premier Sports
"If Ronaldo wasn't there, they'd be in bits" | John Giles on MUFC, Duff and Conte
November 04, 2021 19:23 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES: 'Klopp wouldn't take Pogba for free' | Do players respect Ole?
October 28, 2021 19:03 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBJohn Giles joined OTB's Richie McCormack for a run through the week's major football stories on Thursday's show. In association with Sky
JOHN GILES | Solskjaer, Pogba & United's other problems | Champions League recap
October 21, 2021 15:38 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBJohn Giles joined Off The Ball on Thursday evening for a run through the week's Champions League action, and a look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures. In association with Sky Ireland
JOHN GILES | Have Stephen Kenny's Ireland turned a corner?
October 14, 2021 20:49 - 18 minutes - 13.7 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ Sky Ireland.
John Giles | Azerbaijan vs. Ireland Preview | Newcastle takeover complete | #OTBFootball
October 07, 2021 20:02 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAs ever on a Thursday, Irish football legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to discuss all the latest and breaking from the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | Roger Hunt remembered, Curtis Jones' potential, Liverpool vs Man City preview
September 30, 2021 19:27 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | The art of penalty-taking, Joe Kinnear and care for past players, Jimmy Greaves remembered
September 23, 2021 19:09 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan for this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
JOHN GILES | Champions League Week 1 Review
September 16, 2021 18:12 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football.
JOHN GILES | Recapping the week that was for Ireland & Stephen Kenny
September 09, 2021 18:23 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football
JOHN GILES | Portugal 2 - 1 Ireland reaction LIVE in studio! | #OTBFootball
September 02, 2021 21:05 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIreland legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy live in studio to reflect on last night’s disappointing 2-1 loss away to Portugal.
John Giles | Kane stays, Ronaldo to Man City & Pep wants to leave!
August 26, 2021 20:19 - 24 minutes - 1.41 KBRichie McCormack is joined by Ireland football legend John Giles to get his thoughts on all the latest happenings in the world of soccer. Football with @PaddyPower
John Giles | Kane stays, Ronaldo to Man City & Pep wants to leave!
August 26, 2021 19:19 - 24 minutes - 22 MBRichie McCormack is joined by Ireland football legend John Giles to get his thoughts on all the latest happenings in the world of soccer. Football with @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | Premier League season preview | Leeds legends remembered
August 12, 2021 20:53 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIt's the eve of the Premier League season which can only mean the return of Thursday Night Football w/ John Giles. @PaddyPower
John Giles' Season Review | Philippe Auclair on Varane to MUFC & French football in crisis
July 15, 2021 21:48 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBJohn Giles & Philippe Auclair join Nathan for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | England vs. Italy Euro 2020 Final preview
July 08, 2021 19:32 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan Murphy to cast his eye on this Sunday's Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley. Football with @paddypower | #SaveOurGame
JOHN GILES | 'England are favourites' | Xhaka's midfield exhibition | Lamentable France
July 01, 2021 22:01 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power
John Giles | Harry Kane hampered by Jack Grealish? | Billy Gilmour the new Modric? | Euro 2020 groups
June 24, 2021 22:12 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan Murphy for the Euro 2020 roundup of the group stages, as we know our last 16. We look at whether Harry Kane is hampered by Jack Grealish; which of Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho or Phil Foden might come in; and why Billy Gilmour is reminiscent of Croatia's Luka Modric. @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | De Bruyne, Southgate & England at Euro 2020
June 17, 2021 21:01 - 20 minutes - 1.23 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan Murphy as always on a Thursday evening to review all the latest football happenings! #SaveOurGame | @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | De Bruyne, Southgate & England at Euro 2020
June 17, 2021 20:01 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan Murphy as always on a Thursday evening to review all the latest football happenings! #SaveOurGame | @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | What have we learned about Stephen Kenny's Ireland? | Euro 2020 preview
June 10, 2021 21:58 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBNathan Murphy is joined by John Giles as usual on a Thursday night, as we look back at the Republic of Ireland's recent games against Andorra and Hungary, and we also get his thoughts on how England are likely to fare at Euro 2020, which gets underway tomorrow. Football with @paddypower #SaveOurGame
John Giles | Ireland-Andorra reaction | Premier League Team of the Season
June 03, 2021 21:13 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Football Show to look back on the Republic of Ireland's 4-1 win against Andorra, as well as go through his Premier League Team of the Season. Football with @paddypower
Advantage Liverpool in Top 4 race | Who is manager of the year? | Luke Ayling the PL's best right back? | JOHN GILES
May 20, 2021 23:09 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | Man Utd. vs Liverpool reaction, Manager of the Year debate and is Solskjaer doing what's needed?
May 14, 2021 14:35 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBGer Gilroy is joined by John Giles for a special Friday look at all the latest football action. Football with @paddypower
JOHN GILES | Kante masterclass | Foden & Mount set themselves apart | Can Werner become prolific?
May 06, 2021 21:44 - 24 minutes - 22 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
John Giles | Champions League semis | Manchester City's Jekyll & Hyde performance | Chelsea v Real
April 29, 2021 20:34 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | Super League comeuppance, Mourinho insecurity, 'The John Giles Derby'
April 22, 2021 22:50John Giles joins Nathan to recap the manic week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
John Giles | Champions League | Foden and Bellingham impress
April 15, 2021 17:39 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBRepublic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to review this week's Champions League quarter-final second legs. Football with Paddy Power
JOHN GILES | Training ground 'superstars', Champions League class, PSG rise to the occasion
April 08, 2021 22:21 - 19 minutes - 18 MBJohn Giles joins Adrian to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
Weakest Ireland squad I can remember | John Giles
April 01, 2021 20:16 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIreland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to look back on another winless week for the Republic of Ireland team. Football is sponsored by Paddy Power.
John Giles | Serbia 3-2 Ireland | Remembering Peter Lorimer
March 25, 2021 20:25 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBJohn Giles spoke to Nathan Murphy about the Republic of Ireland's loss to Serbia and the passing of Leeds' record goalscorer Peter Lorimer. Sponsored by Paddy Power.
JOHN GILES | Arsenal turn a corner? | Rabona bonanza | Undisciplined Lamela | Tuchel's Chelsea bounce
March 18, 2021 20:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBJohn Giles joins Richie to recap the the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power
JOHN GILES | Irrepressible Haaland, Liverpool rekindled, MUFC's muddled structure
March 11, 2021 23:20 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | 'Transformative' Ian St John, Bruno Fernandes' supporting cast, 'complete' Declan Rice
March 04, 2021 20:05 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJohn Giles pays tribute to the late Liverpool legend Ian St John, and to discuss what ails Manchester United. @PaddyPower