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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!

The Football Show on Off The Ball with Nathan and Joe.

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Episodes

Kenny Cunningham | Changes City should make for Madrid | Inter on top

May 10, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to discuss why he thinks Man City will advance against Real Madrid in the Champions League semis and why Inter got the better of their rivals Milan. Football with Sky.

Football Daily: Real and City all square, all-Italian clash at the San Siro, Chelsea and Arsenal in WSL action

May 10, 2023 12:43 - 7 minutes - 6.71 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.

Vinny Perth: No industry for coaches in Ireland, McClean-Derry rumours

May 10, 2023 09:20 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

Ex-Dundalk manager Vinny Perth joins #OTBAM for our weekly League of Ireland slot, for the soccer perspective on the GAAGO discussion, rumblings that James McClean may return to Derry City, and whether he's ready to hop back on the managerial merry-go-round. 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 ...

Real Madrid v City is the sport at it's peak | OTB AM Reacts

May 10, 2023 09:15 - 7 minutes - 3.27 MB

Ger, Shane & Nathan reflect on the first leg of The Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid & Man City. 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

Stephanie Roche: Meeting Joe Biden, Shamrock Rovers' debut season

May 10, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.21 MB

Shamrock Rovers player Stephanie Zambra talked to Kathleen McNamee about how the club's debut season is going as she faces a spell on the sidelines. She also recently met and took a selfie with U.S. president Joe Biden. 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 Bal...

The Football Show: Kevin Kilbane on the fight to beat the drop in the Premier League | Evan Ferguson should stay at Brighton

May 09, 2023 20:40 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Republic of Ireland legend Kevin Kilbane joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show. Football on OTB with Sky.

Graeme Souness: Leaving Sky Sports after 15 years | I 'loved' working with Giles and Dunphy

May 09, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness joined us at our Off The Ball Roadshow from the Round Room of Dublin's Mansion House, all in partnership with Just Eat - the official food delivery partner of the UEFA Champions League. He discussed his exit from Sky Sports, working with the 'edgy' Giles and Dunphy, and playing under Jack Charlton.

Football Daily: Real v City in the Champions League, Everton and Forest climb out of relegation zone, Sunderland snatch last playoff place

May 09, 2023 12:20 - 8 minutes - 7.55 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.

Tom English: Celtic's total dominance, Will Ange stay or go?

May 09, 2023 09:35 - 16 minutes - 7.63 MB

The BBC's Tom English joins Shane & Adrian on #OTBAM as Celtic sealed a successful Scottish Premiership title defence with a 2-0 win over Hearts on Sunday. 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

What makes Jude Bellingham so good? Jasmine Baba

May 09, 2023 09:30 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MB

Football analyst Jasmine Baba joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to provide insight into what Jude Bellingham has been doing in the Bundesliga this year to put himself top of the shopping lists of big European 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 a...

Relegation Battle, Everton fight for survival, Forest win thriller | OTB AM Reacts

May 09, 2023 09:20 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

Shane, Adrian & Colm kick off today's #OTBAM with the main talking points from the world of football this morning, as the goals rained down in the Premier League relegation clashes yesterday, Gavin Bazunu will have a decision to make regarding his future if Southampton go down, and the Championship playoffs have a serious nostalgic feel to 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 ...

The COYGIG Pod Ep.68 | "Smiling from a United viewpoint..", the nail in Reading's coffin & an agreeable TOTW!

May 09, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Kathleen, Karen & our two Emma's are all guns blazing as we close in on what's bound to be an eventful final few rounds of this season's WSL action! Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team.

Pat Nevin | The Premier League has reached a whole new level | Exceptional Everton | The Football Show

May 08, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by former Chelsea, Everton and Scotland footballer Pat Nevin to chat about all things football. Football w/ Sky Ireland

Football Daily: Decisive day in relegation battle, Arsenal keep pressure on City, final day of Championship season

May 08, 2023 12:35 - 9 minutes - 8.67 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.

Daniel Harris: Questioning Man United's mentality

May 08, 2023 09:15 - 16 minutes - 7.58 MB

Football writer Daniel Harris was on OTB AM to talk about Manchester United's 1-0 loss to West Ham on Sunday and another poor mistake from David de Gea. 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 title race is still on | Brian Kerr

May 07, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

OTB's Stephen Doyle was joined by former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr to discuss Arsenal's 0-2 win over Newcastle at St. James' Park.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Robbie Keane the coach, seeing yourself on tv and too many knee slides?

May 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly and current Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan join John Duggan and Johnny Ward to go through the latest news and views from the world of football. Football with Sky

SHAMROCK ROVERS 2-0 BOHEMIANS | Reaction from Bohs' boss Declan Devine, plus Rovers' Stephen Bradley, Johnny Kenny & Gary O'Neil

May 06, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Aisling O'Reilly caught up with both sides of the Dublin derby on Friday night, which saw Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians 2-0. First, she spoke with Bohs' manager Declan Devine, who was not pleased with a number of calls that went against his side and allowed Rovers to take a 2-0 lead. Next she spoke with Rovers' manager Stephen Bradley, who was delighted with the win and the 'showcase for the League', before talking with Johnny Kenny, on loan from Celtic. Kenny explained what it's like on t...

Evan Ferguson can break Robbie's Ireland record | Pep hasn't changed the game: Souness, Brown and O'Shea

May 05, 2023 13:45 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness and former Manchester United and Sunderland teammates John O'Shea and Wes Brown joined us at our Off The Ball Roadshow from the Round Room of Dublin's Mansion House, all in partnership with Just Eat - the official food delivery partner of the UEFA Champions League. Stay tuned to this feed for more in the coming days - including a feature interview with Graeme.

No jerseys or training | Playing in front of 20 people | Marking 50 years of Ireland's WNT

May 05, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

May 13th marks the first competitive international of the Irish women's national team and to mark the occasion the FAI are giving the women involved official caps.    To mark the occasion, Kathleen McNamee went to chat to some of the women who played with the team in those first games in 1973. Nora McHugh from Galway who speaks first captained the side while Kathleen Ramsbottom couldn't make the first game as she wasn't allowed time off work but was there for the iconic match vs. France. Th...

The Football Kick-Off: You'd want Big Sam rather than Pep in a relegation battle | Arsenal's tricky trip to Newcastle

May 05, 2023 11:15 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Ger Gilroy was joined by former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy and Phil Egan to look ahead to a crucial weekend in the Premier League on The Football Kick-Off. ⚽️ on Off The Ball with Sky.

Man United and Thursdays, eh? | Napoli's extravagant celebrations | OTB AM reacts

May 05, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Adrian, Shane & Colm reacted to Man United's 1-0 defeat to Brighton, as well as Napoli's Serie A triumph, on OTB AM this morning. 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

Infantino's latest blunder, Kerr drags Chelsea through | Kathleen McNamee

May 05, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Kathleen McNamee joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon to talk about the final few weeks of the Women's Super League with both the title and relegation battle heating up. They also addressed Gianni Infantino's latest comments which have got him in hot water. 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 m...

The Football Show: Napoli win Serie A | Maradona's fake penis | Jonathan Wilson

May 04, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Jonathan Wilson joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show as Napoli were crowned Italian champions. ⚽️ on Off The Ball with Sky.

O'SHEA AND BROWN: Keane's MUTV interview 'wasn't that bad' | Highbury tunnel bust-up

May 04, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

John O'Shea and Wes Brown joined Nathan Murphy and Joe Molloy at our Off The Ball Roadshow from the Round Room of Dublin's Mansion House, all in partnership with Just Eat - the official food delivery partner of the UEFA Champions League. Stay tuned on this feed for more from this over the next few days including a feature interview with Graeme Souness.

AOIFE MANNION: World Cup hopes | Facing Jack Grealish at Croke Park | Mayo for Sam

May 04, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Republic of Ireland defender Aoife Mannion joined Nathan Murphy to discuss Manchester United's pursuit of a WSL and FA Cup double and her hopes of securing a place in Vera Pauw's World Cup squad. Football on Off The Ball with Sky.

JOHN GILES: I'm more worried about Leeds since Big Sam's appointment | Jimmy Murphy overdue Old Trafford statue

May 04, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Leeds legend John Giles told Nathan Murphy why he feels Sam Allardyce is not the right manager for his old club, and also spoke about Jimmy Murphy's 'huge influence' at Manchester United being recognised with a statue at Old Trafford. Football on Off The Ball with Sky.

Big Sam & Robbie Keane at Leeds, PSG give Messi le boot | OTB AM Reacts

May 04, 2023 09:25 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

Ger, Shane & Colm kick off the show this morning with Sam Allardyce (& Robbie Keane) coming in at Leeds, PSG confirming that Messi's contract will not be renewed, and Shane reviewing last night's Roadshow at the Round Room. 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...

Amazing Allison, Salah saves Liverpool's top 4 hopes | Harriet Prior

May 04, 2023 09:25 - 15 minutes - 7.21 MB

The Anfield Wrap's Harriet Prior joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Liverpool edged closer to the Champions League places with a 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League 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 | #Eff...

Messi back on market, Bellingham bidding war | Graham Hunter

May 04, 2023 09:20 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

The Big Interview's Graham Hunter joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for the latest in the world of Spanish football where, with PSG giving him le heave-ho, a Barcelona return could be on the cards for Lionel Messi. 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 assoc...

Laughing at Lampard's Chelsea, relentless Man City, the Ryan McBride Foundations needs help | The Football Show

May 03, 2023 20:50 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Dan McDonnell on Wednesday's edition of the Football Show on Off The Ball. With Liverpool (vs. Fulham) and Manchester City (vs. West Ham United) in Premier League action this evening, the lads also spoke to Gareth McCay of the Ryan McBride Foundation. In association with Sky

Football Daily: Robbie Keane set for Leeds return, Coleman injury update, City can return to top

May 03, 2023 13:30 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Cameron Hill 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.

What next for Lampard? Nations League explainer, Stephen Ireland video | OTB AM Reacts

May 03, 2023 09:05 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

Ger, Shane & Kathleen react to the latest football news including Arsenal's win over Chelsea and the Women's Nations League draw. 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

‘There’s not one shred left of the Bielsa era!’ | Adam Pope

May 02, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Will O'Callaghan was joined on The Football Show by the BBC's Adam Pope to discuss Leeds United, the imminent sacking of Javi Gracia and the return of Sam Allardyce. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Everton staring into the abyss | Seamus Coleman is a bright light for the club | Dominic King

May 02, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Will O'Callaghan was joined on The Football Show by the Daily Mail's Dominic King to discuss all things, Everton. Football w/ @SkyIreland

The COYGIG Pod Ep.67 | Arsenal exit at the Emirates, are England still WC favourites & the Nations League now known!

May 02, 2023 18:47 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

The pod is at full strength numberswise this week, but emotionally we're a little weaker after a heartbreaking night at a sold-out Emirates for Arsenal and a difficult weekend for Captain Karen in the WNL... Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team.

Rovers close in on Bohs, some Sligo love (finally!), Cork worries | Vinny Perth

May 02, 2023 09:20 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after a bevy of stunning goals & important results in the League of Ireland over the weekend. 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

Keith Treacy | The most Spurs thing imaginable

April 30, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy joined OTB's Nathan Murphy to discuss Liverpool's stunning and hilarious win over Tottenham Hotspur. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Dan McDonnell | Bohs slip up and the Irish sport funding question

April 29, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

OTB's Johnny Ward is joined by his Football Saturday colleague Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent to look at the latest stories in the world of football including Bohemians slipping up, returning to a 2 horse race in the Premier Division and where should the betting funding go? Football w/ @SkyIreland

Football Daily; Tonight's LOI action, things getting sticky for the Toffees, Barca into another Women's Champions League final

April 28, 2023 12:37 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily as 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 | The race for fourth | Should Unai Emery win manager of the season?

April 28, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Ger Gilroy is joined by Keith Treacy and Colm Boohig to preview this weekend’s Premier League action. Football on Off The Ball with thanks to @SkyIreland

Chelsea Crash out of the Champions League, Can Arsenal Reach Eindhoven? | Gilly Flaherty

April 28, 2023 10:15 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MB

Former Arsenal and West Ham player and UEFA licensed coach Gilly Flaherty was on OTB AM to talk about Chelsea's exit from the Champions League, whether Arsenal can beat Wolfsburg in their semifinal and the general state of affairs as the WSL reaches it's final stages. 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 liv...

Copying Footballer's Haircuts & Spurs Rescue a Point | OTB AM Reacts

April 28, 2023 10:05 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

It's Friday and Adrian Barry, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig kicked off the final OTB AM ahead of the bank holiday weekend. From Tottenham's comeback win against Manchester United to Shane's considering of growing his hair long and Erling Haaland-esque, there is plenty to keep you entertained. 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 ...

Ten Haag's Poor Game Management, Lampard's Losses | Jasmine Baba

April 28, 2023 09:45 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MB

Football analyst Jasmine Baba was on OTB AM to discuss where Manchester City got it so right against Arsenal and also looked at Erik ten Hag's in-game management vs. Tottenham. 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 | #Effortle...

LOI Matchday with Russell, McDonnell, Steacy & Rogers

April 27, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

This is the sixth edition of LOI Matchday. Off The Ball's new magazine-style podcast covers all of the results and fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Sligo Rovers manager John Russell, Bohemians midfielder Adam McDonnell, Cobh Ramblers goalkeeper Lee Steacy and Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers

LOI Matchday EXTRA with Russell, McDonnell, Steacy & Rogers

April 27, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast. You can enjoy the full versions of all three interviews with host Stephen Doyle speaking to Sligo Rovers manager John Russell, Bohemians midfielder Adam McDonnell and Cobh Ramblers goalkeeper Lee Steacy.

Spalletti’s transformation of Napoli, glory days returning to Italian football, what’s going on at Juventus?| Daniele Fisichella

April 27, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Journalist Daniele Fisichella joined Nathan Murphy on the Football Show this evening, discussing how Napoli are all but confirmed as champions and what legal issues Juventus are facing at the minute. Football with Sky Ireland.

Haaland turned provider, Arsenal’s weakness in the spotlight, Spurs refund won’t appease supporters | John Giles

April 27, 2023 18:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Leeds and Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to look back on the week's football, particularly how Manchester City tore Arsenal apart in the Etihad on Monday. Football with Sky

Man City 4-1 Arsenal reaction, City’s physicality, Haaland to reach 60 goals? | Sam Lee

April 27, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Sam Lee, Manchester City correspondent for The Athletic joins OTB’s Nathan Murphy to review Man City’s 4-1 win over Arsenal last night in the Premier League. Football with Sky.

Football Daily: City head and shoulders above Arsenal, more Premier League action tonight, Barca v Chelsea in Women's Champions League

April 27, 2023 12:33 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily as 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.