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Welcome to OTB Football. It's where you'll get the finest football analysis with some of the sharpest minds in the game, we'll throw in some nostalgia, transfer nonsense and legends interviews too. Gary Breen, John Giles, Pat Nevin, Kevin Kilbane, Kenny Cunningham, Graham Hunter, David Meyler, and much more too!

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Episodes

Rovers extend lead, St Pat's should see themselves as contenders | Vinny Perth

June 07, 2023 09:25 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Vinny Perth joined Ger & Shane in studio to run through the latest League of Ireland news. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Football Daily: Spurs confirm Postecoglou appointment, Shamrock Rovers move clear, Ireland under-21 squad named

June 06, 2023 11:15 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Cathal Mullaney runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Deduct points for serious misconduct against Refs | Errol Sweeney & Keith Hackett

June 06, 2023 09:15 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MB

Former referees, Errol Sweeney & Keith Hackett joined Ger & Shane to discuss the recent abuse towards officials and what can be done to combat the issue. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Can Ange save Spurs? Kane to Madrid? | Martin Lipton

June 06, 2023 09:15 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

Martin Lipton joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Spurs look set to appoint Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, while Real Madrid are looking at Harry Kane as their potential replacement for the outgoing Karim Benzema. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Of...

The COYGIG Pod Ep.72 | Champions League Final review with Vicky Losada, differences between Liga F & the WSL, toughest career adjustments?

June 06, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Kathleen McNamee, Emma Byrne and Karen Duggan are joined by current AS Roma and Spain star Vicky Losada to breakdown the crazy Champions League final that was between Barcelona and Wolfsburg. They also talk about Losada’s career so far as well as the differences between the Liga F in Spain and the WSL. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s...

Manchester City Do The Double | The De Gea Dilemma | FA Cup Final Review

June 04, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Kathleen McNamee and Nathan Murphy were joined by former Republic of Ireland player, Keith Treacy to discuss Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Cup Final day, Kenny makes his picks and post football careers

June 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

League of Ireland legend Graham Gartland and FA Cup winner with Liverpool Mark Lawrenson join OTB’s John Duggan for this weekend’s edition of Football Saturday. The lads will be keeping an eye on the Manchester derby in Wembley while discussing the Premier League season just gone, the Republic of Ireland squad for the crucial qualifiers coming up and why Eric Cantona has taken to music.

Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Dundalk: Post-Match Interviews w/ Stephen Bradley, Stephen O'Donnell & Lee Grace

June 03, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Aisling O'Reilly was joined by Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, Dundalk manager Stephen O'Donnell and Rovers defender Lee Grace after Rovers' 2-0 win over Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium.

Football Daily: Tonight's League of Ireland action, Premier League "appalled" at treatment of Anthony Taylor, Postecoglou not distracted by Spurs links

June 02, 2023 12:35 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Daniel Harris: FA Cup final, Mount to United, anti-semitism in football

June 02, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MB

Adrian & Shane were joined by football writer, Daniel Harris ahead of the first ever FA Cup final to feature a Manchester Derby. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Anthony Taylor attacked at airport, Mourinho's antics | OTB AM Reacts

June 02, 2023 09:30 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MB

Adrian, Shane, Kathleen & Cameron react to the video footage of Europa League final referee, Anthony Taylor being attacked at the airport. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Can Barcelona be beat? Champions League final, Emma Hayes' greatness | Gilly Flaherty

June 02, 2023 09:20 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MB

Former WSL player, Gilly Flaherty joined Adrian and Shane to look ahead to the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Wolfsburg. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

LOI Matchday with Connolly, Doyle & Kelliher

June 01, 2023 18:55 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's new magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Mark Connolly who is looking to make his first appearance for Derry City since March. St Patrick's Athletic striker Eoin Doyle after a big win against Dundalk before a trip to the Bowl. Kerry sharpshooter Ryan Kellihe...

LOI Matchday EXTRA with Connolly, Doyle & Kelliher

June 01, 2023 18:55 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all four interviews with host Stephen Doyle speaking to Derry City defender Mark Connolly, St Patrick's Athletic forward Eoin Doyle and Kerry striker Ryan Kelliher.

LOI expecting an upsurge, Bazunu has never disappointed Ireland, Kelleher on the move? | Stephen Doyle

June 01, 2023 16:45 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

OTB’s Stephen Doyle joins Nathan Murphy for a quick LOI recap and to review the latest Ireland squad selection by Stephen Kenny.

Is Stephen Kenny concerned about Gavin Bazunu? | Stephen Kenny press conference

June 01, 2023 15:45 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Stephen Kenny speaks to the assembled media after naming his Republic of Ireland squad today.

Haaland can only get better, Ferguson YPOTY, FA cup final memories | Premier League end of year awards with John Giles

June 01, 2023 14:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Irish football legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to hand out his team of the year, player of the year and young player of the year awards, while also looking forward to Manchester United vs Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

Football Daily: Ogbene ruled out of June qualifiers, Messi to finish up at PSG on Saturday, Bono gives Sevilla the edge in shootout

June 01, 2023 13:32 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

'It was a difficult week for myself and my family' | Stephen Bradley on Cork City fan abuse

June 01, 2023 11:35 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Stephen Bradley joins Nathan Murphy to discuss the recent abusive remarks directed at his family from Cork City fans.

Harry Kane to... Newcastle?, Mourinho plays the villain | John Brewin

June 01, 2023 09:15 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Football writer John Brewin joins Shane on #OTBAM after José went full José for the Europa League final, with his Roma side losing to Sevilla on penalties in Budapest last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effort...

O'Donnell overachieving at Dundalk, Rovers need to win | Vinny Perth

June 01, 2023 09:10 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB

Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for our weekly League of Ireland slot, as Shamrock Rovers hit another bump in the road to the title against Cork, and Dundalk look in serious bother. He also gives his thoughts on why competitive games at underage level can benefit the development of young players. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. ...

Ange for Spurs? What's next for Jose? | OTB AM Reacts

June 01, 2023 09:05 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Ger, Shane & Kathleen kicked off #OTBAM this morning by discussing whether Ange Postecoglou will be tempting away from Celtic, with Spurs the latest team to express an interest in recruiting the back-to-back Scottish Premiership winner. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am a...

The Football Show: First-ever Manchester derby FA Cup final | Ranking Irish players in the Premier League

May 31, 2023 16:30 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy for The Football Show to look ahead to the meeting of Manchester United and City in the FA Cup final, the impact made by Irish players in the Premier League this season, and the latest in the League of Ireland title race. ⚽️ with Sky.

Football Daily: Sevilla v Roma in Europa League final, Guardiola and Hayes take top honours at LMA awards, Martial ruled out of FA Cup final

May 31, 2023 12:39 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The Football Show: Top 5 moments of the Premier League season

May 30, 2023 16:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Gavin Cooney of the42.ie joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to look back on some of the key events in a remarkable Premier League season. Football with Sky.

Football Daily: Liverpool confirm Schmadtke as sporting director, more changes at Chelsea, Edu wants Arsenal to build on this season

May 30, 2023 12:33 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Dortmund blow title race on final day | Jude Bellingham's impact on the Bundesliga | Jasmine Baba

May 30, 2023 09:32 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Football analyst Jasmine Baba joined OTB AM to talk about the final day of the Bundesliga which saw Borussia Dortmund draw with Mainz and let Bayern Munich snatch the title from them. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #E...

The COYGIG Pod Ep.71 | Team of the season review, transfer market madness, what’s next for the Irish players?

May 30, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Kathleen McNamee, Emma Byrne and Karen Duggan are joined by the resident TOTW selector Emma Carroll to pick a team of the season, and the COYGIG crew also break down the winners and losers of the year as well as what we might (already) expect from the transfer market madness that is set to ensue. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s Nationa...

Pat Nevin: Everton survive, will Leicester bounce back and team of the season | FOOTBALL SHOW

May 29, 2023 16:15 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin joins OTB's Joe Molloy to look back on the final weekend of the Premier League campaign and picks his team of the season. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Football Daily: Everton avoid relegation on final day, Chelsea confirm Pochettino appointment, weekend round-up

May 29, 2023 12:28 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Leicester's relegation nightmare, which players go? Rob Tanner

May 29, 2023 09:15 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MB

The Athletic's Leicester City correspondent Rob Tanner told OTB AM about how the club sleepwalked into relegation after several years in the top half of the Premier League. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Brian Kerr: Premier League final day reaction, Should Everton stick with Dyche

May 29, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MB

Brian Kerr speaks to Stephen Doyle ahead following the end of the Premier League season. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY – Disgusting abuse in LOI, under 17s up against it and who’s going down?

May 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Former Republic of Ireland international David Connolly joins Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward and OTB’s John Duggan as we look ahead to the final day of Premier League action and the rest of the biggest stories from the world of football. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Football Daily: Could be a Rovers return to the top, United secure Champions League place, Ogbene and Browne injury doubts for Euro qualifiers

May 26, 2023 12:18 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The Football Kick-Off: Last day relegation dogfight | Chelsea to win WSL | Neymar to United?

May 26, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Former Ireland winger Keith Treacy and OTB's Colm Boohig joined Ger Gilroy on The Football Kick-Off ahead of the final day of the Premier League season. ⚽️ with Sky.

Shebahn Aherne: WSL final day title decider, Littlejohn prioritising World Cup

May 26, 2023 09:15 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MB

Broadcaster Shebahn Aherne was on OTB AM ahead of the final weekend of the Women's Super League to look at the possible permutations and also discuss the several Irish players moving on from their clubs Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association...

Manchester United's massive summer clear out | Samuel Luckhurst

May 26, 2023 09:10 - 16 minutes - 7.78 MB

Manchester Evening News writer Samuel Luckhurst was on OTB AM to discuss Manchester United's possible summer transfer strategy and their win vs. Chelsea last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Rating Frank Lampard's managerial career | OTB AM Reacts

May 26, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MB

Shane Hannon and Johnny Ward were joined by Cameron Hill and Johnny Ward to talk through last night's 4-1 thrashing by Manchester United of Chelsea and remembered former RTÉ broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy eight years after his death. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across O...

Leeds United & Sam Allardyce hoping for a miracle | Adam Pope

May 25, 2023 20:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Adam Pope joins Nathan Murphy on Thursday’s OTB to discuss Leeds United being on the precipice of relegation and the damages that come as a result. Football w/ @SkyIreland

LOI Matchday EXTRA with Doherty, Keaney, Ryan & McCormack

May 25, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all four interviews with host Stephen Doyle speaking to Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty, UCD's Jack Keaney, Bray Wanderers boss Ian Ryan and Galway United skipper Conor McCormack.

LOI Matchday with Doherty, Keaney, Ryan & McCormack

May 25, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's new magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty after a big win at Shamrock Rovers. UCD midfielder Jack Keaney is expecting a physical battle and feels optimistic heading to Weavers Park. Bray Wanderers head coach Ian Ryan hope...

The Bellingham saga marches on | Edin Terzić was once a part of The Yellow Wall | Raphael Honigstein

May 25, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Nathan Murphy was joined by Raphael Honigstein to discuss Borussia Dortmund potentially ending Bayern Munich's domination of the Bundesliga, Jude Bellingham and Edin Terzić Football w/ @SkyIreland

Arsenal's secret weapon | Coping with a relegation battle | John Giles

May 25, 2023 16:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Republic of Ireland legend, John Giles joins OTB's Nathan Murphy to discuss Leeds United's potential relegation to the Championship and Evan Ferguson's stunning performance versus Southampton. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Michael Obafemi on Martin O'Neill questioning his commitment to Ireland and his love for his family

May 25, 2023 12:45 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Michael Obafemi sits down with Nathan Murphy for an in-depth interview that looks back over the course of his club and international career. @CarlsbergIreland 0.0

Football Daily: Mannion facing spell out before the World Cup, Brighton qualify for Europa League, United look to seal spot in Champions League

May 25, 2023 12:42 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

YHtBT: Andy Mitten - Roy Keane, Messi & Rivaldo

May 25, 2023 09:30 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Andy Mitten brings Ger & Shane his 5 pick's for the latest episode of 'You Had to be There'. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

You Had To Be There: Andy Mitten | Roy Keane, Messi & Rivaldo

May 25, 2023 09:30 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Andy Mitten brings Ger & Shane his 5 pick's for the latest episode of 'You Had to be There'. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Evan Ferguson watch, the struggles of player trials | LOI with Vinny Perth

May 25, 2023 09:25 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for our weekly League of Ireland slot. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

The Football Show: Ireland 17's 'incredible achievement at Euros | City's looming charges

May 24, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Football writer with the Irish Independent, Dan McDonnell, joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show. ⚽️ with Sky.

Football Daily: Ireland under-17s into quarter-finals, Valencia fined and given partial stadium ban, City go to Brighton in the Premier League

May 24, 2023 12:42 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.