OTB's John Giles
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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
Bournemouth 'Snowflakes' and the legend Jimmy Greaves
February 13, 2020 20:23 - 23 minutes - 1.36 KBNathan Murphy chats to John Giles about the biggest football stories from throughout the week.
Liam Brady's Italian Job, Bruno's strengths, Jordan Henderson's chops
February 06, 2020 20:47 - 21 minutes - 1.24 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
'Tone-deaf Klopp', United's hollow victory, Bruno Fernandes impact
January 30, 2020 14:32 - 29 minutes - 1.75 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
Liverpool keep the Wolves from the door, John Giles in studio, Seani Maguire on the line, Quinn appointed
January 23, 2020 22:02 - 1 hour - 4.08 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan in studio to keep across Liverpool's visit to Wolves. We also hear Philip Quinn's thoughts on Niall Quinn's interim entry into the FAI, and we check in with Ireland forward Seani Maguire. @PaddyPower
Liverpool vs Manchester United, Fergie's number twos, Eddie Howe's sell-by date
January 16, 2020 20:27 - 25 minutes - 1.49 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football, and to preview Manchester United's visit to champions elect Liverpool 📺 @PaddyPower
Lackadaisical City, Mersey misery, Big Dunc slammed
January 09, 2020 20:34 - 24 minutes - 1.42 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
Liverpool's league, Henderson's improvement and Man United's Pogba predicament
January 03, 2020 16:54 - 27 minutes - 1.62 KBRichie McCormack chats to John Giles after a loaded Christmas schedule of Premier League. Is the league Liverpool's to lose, Jordan Henderson's improvement over the years and Man United's ongoing issues with Paul Pogba.
Arteta & Ancelotti, de Bruyne rebirth, 'Mickey Mouse' World Championships
December 19, 2019 20:34 - 21 minutes - 1.23 KBNathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we get his highlights from the week in football. @PaddyPower
John Giles | Rashford starring, Managerial targets, Tactical Klopp
December 12, 2019 19:01 - 30 minutes - 1.78 KBNathan Murphy joined by John Giles @paddypower
Revie's Leeds team honored, 'Unstoppable' Liverpool and cocky Tottenham
December 05, 2019 17:34 - 23 minutes - 1.39 KBRichie McCormack is joined on the line by Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles as we look back at the midweek Premier League fixtures. We discuss whether this Liverpool side will be stopped in their search for the league title, why smaller sides have been the thorn in Man City's side and whether arrogance played a part in Tottenham's loss to Manchester United in their midweek-defeat at Old Trafford. We also chat with John about receiving the freedom of the city of Leeds for his time and succes...
"Guardiola has to get De Bruyne out" - John Giles on Manchester City problems
November 28, 2019 22:12 - 24 minutes - 1.45 KBKevin De Bruyne is acting like a "spoiled brat" at Manchester City and should be dropped by Pep Guardiola - that is according to John Giles. Giles spoke to Off The Ball after an underwhelming Champions League home draw against Shakhtar Donetsk, and believes that their erstwhile talisman is part of the underlying problem.
"Disgraceful!" | John Giles on Pochettino sacking and Ireland v Denmark
November 21, 2019 22:18 - 25 minutes - 1.49 KBNathan Murphy is joined by Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles to discuss the week's football stories including Tottenham's decision to sack Mauricio Pochettino and appoint Jose Mourinho and Ireland's 1-1 draw with Denmark which consigns them to the Euro 2020 playoffs Our football coverage is in association with Paddy Power.
John Giles | Troy Parrott chances, V.A.R issues, Southgate handling of Sterling
November 14, 2019 17:07 - 26 minutes - 1.56 KBNathan Murphy joined by John Giles with a look ahead to the Republic Of Ireland v New Zealand and Denmark, his thoughts on pitchside monitors not being allowed and Gomez and Sterling bust-up @paddypower
Leeds' greatest ever, Pep's pressure and too late for Wenger's return?
November 07, 2019 18:52 - 28 minutes - 1.67 KBFormer Ireland manager John Giles in studio with Nathan Murphy as we look at all the #ChampionsLeague action from the week, look ahead to Liverpool vs Man City this Sunday and the potential return of Arsene Wenger to football management?
Carabao Cup youngsters, Xhaka's apology and the 1978 FAI Cup final
October 31, 2019 20:25 - 23 minutes - 1.35 KBJohn Giles joins Richie McCormack in studio as we look at all the Carabao Cup action from across the week, the younger players on show for Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United. We discuss Granit Xhaka's apology to the Arsenal fans and look back on the year John brought Shamrock Rovers to an FAI Cup trophy.
John Giles | Solskjaer worries, Poch problems, Aaron Connolly should start
October 10, 2019 17:08 - 38 minutes - 2.25 KBJohn Giles joined Nathan in studio for a chat around issues at Manchester United and Spurs. John also gave us his preferred Republic of Ireland line-up to take on Georgia on Saturday. @paddypower
Football with John Giles | "He'd be a sunshine boy" Giles on Granit Xhaka
October 03, 2019 18:22 - 28 minutes - 1.66 KBNathan Murphy joined in studio by John Giles to talk about the FAI, modern-day coaching, current Man United team, Xhaka being Arsenal captain and Tottenham's problems @paddypower
Player endorsements, John Charles' greatness and Tottenham's demise
September 26, 2019 20:32 - 20 minutes - 1.2 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan Murphy in studio as we take a look at what kind player endorsement deals were like back in his day, the greatness of John Charles and how things are going so badly for Tottenham.
John Giles on Jack Byrne, Troy Parrott and Ireland Verdict
September 12, 2019 21:32 - 23 minutes - 1.37 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football ⚽️📺 @PaddyPower
Pogba on penalties, United's lack of leaders and silly handball rule
August 22, 2019 18:05 - 27 minutes - 1.62 KBJohn Giles joins Richie McCormack on the line as we look at the biggest football stories from the week. We chat Pogba, penalties and the general lack of leaders in the Man United team. Plus, we get Giles' take on the new handball rule.
Kante's genius, Liverpool's high line and who is in charge at Spurs?
August 15, 2019 20:24 - 32 minutes - 1.91 KBIreland legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy in studio as we look back at the opening games of the season, what Liverpool have changed defensively, N'Golo Kante's quality in midfield and who is in charge at Tottenham.
Transfer Deadline Day | United in danger, Liverpool favourites for the league and Zaha's cheek
August 08, 2019 18:30 - 39 minutes - 2.3 KBJohn Giles returns ahead of the Premier League season as we look at all the ongoing deals on Transfer Deadline Day, who he thinks did a good job, Man United's failure, are Liverpool favourites and Man City's seemingly ageing squad.
Newcastle in flames and the birth of Maradona
July 17, 2019 14:19 - 28 minutes - 1.64 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football.
"I would have him out the door tomorrow" John Giles on Paul Pogba
June 20, 2019 20:10 - 20 minutes - 1.2 KBDave McIntyre joined by John Giles to talk USA 94 World Cup, Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford and all the other issues going on at Manchester United
Ireland's football philosophy & John's U.S. Adventure
June 13, 2019 21:17 - 26 minutes - 1.58 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football.
John Giles | Liverpool's boring Champions League win, Kane's injury and Denmark's disrespect
June 06, 2019 20:35 - 24 minutes - 1.41 KBRichie McCormack chats to John Giles about the Champions League final, whether Harry Kane should have started and the disrespect the Danish players have shown Ireland in recent days.
John Giles: Sarri success, Hazard exit and CL preview
May 30, 2019 17:36 - 26 minutes - 1.52 KBRichie McCormack speaks to John Giles about Chelsea's Europa League win, and the manager that guided them to the award. Eden Hazard is seemingly off, and John has some kind words for a Premier League star, and some less for those in an under-performing Arsenal side. We look ahead to Liverpool versus Tottenham in the Champions League final this weekend, and John decides on which midfield combination Liverpool should go for if they want to succeed. Subscribe to Off The Ball's YouTube channel fo...
Man City's achievements more impressive than winning the Champions League | John Giles
May 23, 2019 20:17 - 22 minutes - 1.31 KBNathan Murphy chats with Irish football legend John Giles about Man City's impressive end to the season, the Europa League mess and Maurizio Sarri's treatment.
Pep legacy, Leeds indiscipline, brilliant Beckenbauer
May 16, 2019 18:53 - 38 minutes - 2.27 KBJohn Giles joins Joe to recap another dramatic week of action in the world of football.
Were Liverpool's and Spurs' wins some of the greatest in football?
May 09, 2019 17:51 - 44 minutes - 2.63 KBJohnny Giles joins Nathan Murphy on the Thursday Football Show to discuss Liverpool and Tottenham's dramatic victories in Europe, to make it a first all-English Champions League final since 2008.
John Giles' Champions League reactions & Stuey Bryne on Cork City
May 02, 2019 22:12 - 39 minutes - 2.3 KBRichie is joined by John & Stuey to reflect on the week that was from around the world of football.
"He's far too close to the camp" | John Giles rips into Gary Neville for United assessment
April 25, 2019 21:49 - 29 minutes - 1.71 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap all the headlines from around the world of football.
John Giles | "John Delaney should resign"
April 19, 2019 00:24 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KBIreland legend John Giles joins Nathan to review the week that was in the world of football.
FAI Questions, City's Creativity, Average Barcelona
April 11, 2019 20:22John Giles joins us in studio to look back on this week's Champions League action and to discuss the challenges facing the FAI Board following their appearance in front of the Oireachtas Committee. Thursday Night Football with John Giles.
Man City's class, Lucky Liverpool and abusive fans
April 04, 2019 17:37 - 31 minutes - 1.85 KBNathan Murphy is joined by Ireland legend John Giles looking at the title race, Spurs' new stadium and what it feels like to receive abuse from fans.
We're not asking these guys to go to war
March 14, 2019 18:16 - 24 minutes - 1.43 KBShane Stapleton joined by John Giles to chat Bamford, attacks and champions league
Unprofessional PSG, Ole's future and Real Madrid's mistakes
March 07, 2019 20:25 - 22 minutes - 1.29 KBIreland legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy in studio to dissect Manchester United's win over PSG, discuss whether Ole Solskjaer should get the job and just what has happened to Real Madrid.
Miracle man Rodgers, Kepa trouble, Salah morale
February 28, 2019 19:29 - 26 minutes - 1.55 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to cast his eye over the week that was in football.
Boring Bayern, Liverpool's Champions League hopes and United's season changing clash
February 21, 2019 21:38 - 24 minutes - 1.43 KBJohnny Ward chats to Johnny Giles about the Champions League and previews the Man United/Liverpool game.
Rice opportunity cost, United's failed test, great Gordon Banks
February 14, 2019 21:04OTB’s senior analyst John Giles joins Nathan to give his take on the week that was in football.
Liverpool's high-wire act and Wilfried Zaha's problems
February 07, 2019 20:19Footballing royal John Giles joins Nathan to cast his eye over the week's top talking points ⚽️📺
Liverpool's icy tactics, Man City's cold feet, Chelsea tumult
January 31, 2019 22:23Football royal John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in football and to preview the weekend’s fixtures.
Sarri vs Hazard, Henry at Monaco, Retirement
January 30, 2019 11:47 - 23 minutes - 1.35 KBJohn Giles was in studio alongside Nathan to give his take on the latest goings on in the Premier League, Thierry Henry's horrid time at Monaco as well as life post-retirement.
Bielsa's big brain and Rolls Royce Rice
January 17, 2019 20:29John Giles is in studio with his take on all the hot-button issues from around the world of football
Coleman - Doherty dilemma and City's Burton respect
January 10, 2019 20:27John joins Nathan as ever to recap the week that was in football and to preview the upcoming Premier League action.
Giles on Man City beating Liverpool and FA Cup memories
January 08, 2019 14:39 - 31 minutes - 1.82 KBJohn Giles joined Nathan for a Saturday special reflecting on Manchester City's incredible 2-1 win over Liverpool on Thursday night, and for some FA Cup nostalgia.
"I don't think there's Manchester United way" - John Giles on where next for United
December 21, 2018 10:55 - 26 minutes - 1.52 KBIrish football legend John Giles joins us to discuss the sacking of Jose Mourinho, Paul Pogba's role and where next for Man United as a club.
Liverpool vs United and Football Punditry
December 13, 2018 20:26 - 24 minutes - 1.41 KBJohnny Ward chats with John Giles about the Champions League week that was, Liverpool vs United and the differences between football punditry in England and Ireland.
Painkiller injections and Liverpool 'tiredness'
December 06, 2018 20:15 - 21 minutes - 1.26 KBNathan speaks to John Giles about painkillers during his time in football, Liverpool's run of fixtures and United's poor form.
The Keith Andrews and Giles special
November 29, 2018 20:09 - 20 minutes - 1.21 KBKeith Andrews in the hot seat with Giles as they run through the changes in Ireland management and Liverpool's Champions League stuggles