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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

The COYGIG Pod Ep.62 | Chelsea climb to the top, Columnist Captain Karen & the WSL TOTW!

March 14, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

We've no Emma Byrne this week, but fear not, we do have our WSL team of the week with Emma Carroll, Karen dissects Vera Pauw's recent beef with her and we pick through all the fixtures from last weekend as Chelsea returned to the top spot in the league! Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.

Why Pat Nevin went on the BBC this weekend | Premier League round-up | The Football Show

March 13, 2023 20:45 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Former Scotland and Chelsea player Pat Nevin joins The Football Show to discuss the weekend's Premier League action including Arsenal getting into their groove against Fulham and why he appeared on the BBC on Sunday. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland

Simon Kuper: What the Gary Lineker fiasco tells us about modern Britain

March 13, 2023 18:45 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Simon Kuper on Monday's Off The Ball, the author of "Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK". Following reports that Gary Lineker would be reinstated to his role within the BBC, Simon explored what happened over the previous few days and why it matters. In association with Sky

FAI announce multi-year deal with Castore, Arsenal stay five clear, Lineker back in the hot seat for BBC

March 13, 2023 13:30 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Welcome to Monday'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.

Phil Thompson: Liverpool's drop off, Jude Bellingham's future

March 13, 2023 10:20 - 13 minutes - 6.38 MB

Former Liverpool defender Phil Thompson joined OTB AM after Jurgen Klopp's side sunk to a 1-0 loss against Bournemouth at 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

Kenny Cunningham: Newcastle’s window of opportunity, how worried should we be for Nathan Collins?

March 12, 2023 19:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by former Republic of Ireland captain, Kenny Cunningham to react to Newcastle's 2-1 win over Wolves. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Bazunu excels at Old Trafford, Casemiro sees red, Man United under pressure from the chasing pack | Manchester United 0-0 Southampton reaction

March 12, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

OTB's Stephen Doyle is joined by Brian Kerr to review Manchester United nil Southampton nil at Old Trafford today. Football with Sky

FOOTBALL SATURDAY: Lineker takes on the BBC, the Kelleher-Bazunu debate is over & Liverpool's inconsistency

March 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan, the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell and the broadcaster Johnny Ward look at the latest news from the Premier League including the war over Match of the Day. Dan has issues with the obsession with the new Ireland Football crest, while Shane has more issues with the FAI's app, particularly how early he needs to submit his starting XI. Is the debate over Gavin Bazunu or Caoimhin Kelleher to start officially over? Mickey Johnson...

Gary Lineker versus the BBC | Mark Lawrenson on why Lineker won't back down

March 11, 2023 14:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Former BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson joined John Duggan to break down the situation involving Gary Lineker and the BBC.

Football Daily: 1st v 3rd in LOI, United bounce back, Arsenal draw in Lisbon

March 10, 2023 13:30 - 7 minutes - 7.28 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 | Can Liverpool leapfrog Spurs? | Tremendous Tugay

March 10, 2023 13:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Will O'Callaghan and Colm Boohig are joined by former Republic of Ireland footballer Keith Treacy to preview the weekend's Premier League action. Football w/ @SkyIreland

MUFC comeback tour | Wan Bissaka 'gamechanger' | Don't need captains | Nooruddean Choudry

March 10, 2023 11:29 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Nooruddean Choudry joined Adrian and Shane on OTB AM to talk about Manchester United's comprehensive win over Real Betis and whether it put to bed questions over the team after the weekend's horror showing against Liverpool. 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...

Girls in Green, Importance of role models : Stuey Byrne & Seana Cooke

March 10, 2023 10:45 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MB

Shelbourne legends Stuey Byrne & Seana Cooke joined Adrian & Shane in studio to chat about their new colouring book 'Girls in Green'. 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

Chelsea ‘tempting’ for Katie McCabe | Pauw won’t change tactics | Women’s Super League title race

March 09, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Rachel O'Sullivan from Girls On The Ball joined Nathan Murphy ahead of the Women’s Super League top-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Manchester United this weekend. ⚽️ with Sky.

JOHN GILES: Bruno Fernandes was dreadful | Midfield positioning masterclass | Revie’s superstitions

March 09, 2023 17:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the fall-out from Liverpool's 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United, if Tottenham's time with Antonio Conte is coming to an end, and the superstitions of his former Leeds boss Don Revie. ⚽️ with Sky.

Football Daily: Spurs out of the Champions League, United look to bounce back in Europa League, WSL title race hotting up

March 09, 2023 13:20 - 9 minutes - 8.71 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.

Pitiful Spurs, Kane exit door, Poch to return? | Martin Lipton

March 09, 2023 10:22 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

The Sun's football writer Martin Lipton joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Spurs were knocked out of the Champions League following defeat to AC Milan in the Round of 16 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 | #Effortles...

Manchester United takeover latest: Qatar in the box seat | 'Odds of Glazers staying going up' 

March 08, 2023 21:45 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

The Athletic's Matt Slater joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to discuss the latest developments in the potential takeover of Manchester United. ⚽️ with Sky.

Are PSG more balanced without Neymar? | Messi's future | PHILIPPE AUCLAIR

March 08, 2023 17:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

French football expert Philippe Auclair joined Joe Molloy to discuss why PSG might be a better team without the injured Neymar, Messi's future in Paris and his pick to win the Champions League. ⚽️ with Sky.

Football Daily: Chelsea into CL quarters, Conte wants reaction after 2 defeats, Mikey Johnston gets FIFA clearance

March 08, 2023 13:45 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

Welcome to Wednesday'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.

How Chelsea denied Dortmund: Jasmine Baba's tactical breakdown

March 08, 2023 11:40 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MB

Football analyst Jasmine Baba joins Shane & Johnny for a deep dive into Chelsea's dispatching of Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League quarter finals. 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

Ten Hag’s Anfield horror show, should Spurs cash in on Kane, LOI update | Dan McDonnell, The Football Show

March 07, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent joins Joe Molloy on the Football Show this evening chatting all things Premier League and League of Ireland. Football with Sky

Football Daily: Candystripes school the Students to stay top, Kiernan's World Cup hopes fading, UEFA to refund Liverpool fans for last season's final

March 07, 2023 13:24 - 8 minutes - 8 MB

Welcome to Tuesday'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.

Shamrock Rovers struggle, Bohs midfield impress | Vinny Perth

March 07, 2023 10:20 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

Vinny Perth joined #OTBAM to review last night's League of Ireland action. 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

Andy Mitten: Erik Ten Hag defence, Reigniting Liverpool-United rivalry

March 07, 2023 10:20 - 20 minutes - 9.38 MB

United We Stand founder Andy Mitten gave his assessment of Manchester United's 7-0 defeat to Liverpool to #OTBAM. 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

Kenny Cunningham: Championship medal in laundry bag

March 07, 2023 10:20 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

In a rare morning appearance, Kenny Cunningham joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon to chat a little bit of nostalgia as well as current footballing affairs. 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 COYGIG Pod Ep. 61 | The awe of Arsenal, do Chelsea have the spirit for the title challenge & the LOI kicks-off!

March 07, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Arsenal are Conti Cup champions, Captain Karen got off to a winning start and the WSL is heating up - we're buzzing all round on this week's pod! Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.

The Football Show: Liverpool embarrass Manchester United, "unforgivable" Bruno & Premier League title-race | Pat Nevin

March 06, 2023 19:43 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Former Scotland and Chelsea player Pat Nevin joins The Football Show to discuss the weekend's Premier League action including Liverpool's domination of Manchester United and Arsenal's last minute winner vs Bournemouth. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland

Football Daily: Liverpool in seventh heaven, Rovers target first win tonight, FAI announce new all-island women's competition

March 06, 2023 13:20 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

Welcome to Monday'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.

Jonathan Wilson: United will get over this, Gakpo starting to click and missing the obvious

March 06, 2023 13:20 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Football writer with the Guardian Jonathan Wilson joins Joe Molloy to discuss the Anfield annihilation of Manchester United at the hands of Liverpool Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Daniel Harris: What happened to Man United mentality monsters?

March 06, 2023 10:20 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Football writer Daniel Harris joined OTB AM to talk about Manchester United's capitulation against Liverpool and what it means for the Erik Ten Hag project. 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

Liverpool in 7th heaven, Salah record-breaker | Harriet Prior

March 06, 2023 10:20 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MB

Harriet Prior of 'The Anfield Wrap' joined Nathan and Shane to look back at a record-breaking night for Liverpool at Anfield. 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

Liverpool's record-setting game against Manchester United | Kenny Cunningham

March 05, 2023 19:17 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 at home with Mohamed Salah overtaking Robbie Fowler as the club's leading scorer in the Premier League. Kenny Cunningham was there to watch it as it happened with Stephen Doyle. Football with @SkyIreland.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Liverpool usurped by United | Arsenal battle back | Do tactics ever really change?

March 04, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

5 time League winner with Liverpool Mark Lawrenson joins OTB's John Duggan, LOI legend Graham Gartland and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward to look at the biggest stories in the world of football. The lads discuss Liverpool v Manchester United on Sunday and where both sides stand, Man City's big win over Newcastle while Arsenal battle back against Bournemouth and discuss whether old style tactics have a place in the modern game ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

REACTION: 'We found a way to win' | Derry City's 2-1 Win over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium

March 04, 2023 15:35 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

After Derry City secured a 2-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght, Aisling O'Reilly brings you all of the reaction from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, Derry City manager, Ruaidhrí Higgins & Derry City player, Jamie McGonigle. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Gavan Holohan | Grimsby's FA Cup adventure | Penalty techniques | Brian Cody is still the king

March 04, 2023 13:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Grimsby Town midfielder Gavan Holohan joined John Duggan on OTB Saturday to discuss his latest giantkilling of Southampton in the FA Cup. The Kilkenny native described the journey his club have been on in the famous cup this year, what goes through your head when you take two penalties in the same game and why he'll always be a Village hurling man at heart.

Football Daily: Last season's top two in LOI tonight, Kenny on the rise of Evan Ferguson, Klopp and ten Hag ahead of Sunday

March 03, 2023 13:40 - 9 minutes - 8.63 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 | Can Liverpool topple Ten Hag? | Newcastle face down City | Keith Treacy

March 03, 2023 11:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Keith Treacy and Phil Egan are alongside Ger Gilroy to look ahead to this weekend's Premier League games on The Football Kick-Off. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

YHtBT: Noz Choudry - Fergie's last game, staring down Simeone

March 03, 2023 10:20 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Nooruddean Choudry was the latest guest on OTB AM's You Had to Be There and had some sensational moments he wanted to share. 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, Noz Choudry: Fergie's last game, staring down Simeone

March 03, 2023 10:20 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Nooruddean Choudry was the latest guest on OTB AM's You Had to Be There and had some sensational moments he wanted to share. 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

Arsenal need grit, McCabe has to play | Gilly Flaherty

March 03, 2023 10:15 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MB

Former Aston Villa captain Gilly Flaherty joined OTB AM to preview the return of the Women's Super League as well as the Continental Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea. 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

Kevin Kilbane: GAA v Soccer the difference in technique

March 03, 2023 06:20 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

Kevin Kilbane joined Adrian and Colm to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action and explain to us what the different techniques between striking a ball in GAA v football. 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 | #Effo...

STEPHEN KENNY | Looking ahead to France | Croatia are the blueprint more than Morocco | Impression of Evan Ferguson

March 02, 2023 19:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny sits down with Nathan Murphy for an in-depth interview ahead of Ireland's upcoming qualifying campaign. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Shebahn Aherne | 'Sam Kerr is the best striker in the world' | Women's League Cup Final Preview

March 02, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by Sky Sports' Shebahn Aherne to discuss the WSL and to preview the Women's League Final. Football w/ @SkyIreland

John Giles | The Life of a Pro Footballer | 'West Ham bottled it!''

March 02, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by the Republic of Ireland and Leeds legend John Gile live in OTB Towers 🔥 Football w/ @SkyIreland

Football Daily: A Grim night for the Saints, Arsenal get stuck into the Toffees, Johnston opts for Boys in Green

March 02, 2023 13:17 - 9 minutes - 8.47 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.

Thrilling LOI atmospheres, rocky start for Rovers | Vinny Perth

March 02, 2023 10:20 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Ex-Dundalk manager Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Shamrock Rovers host Derry City in a cracking set of fixtures in the League of Ireland on Friday 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

Casemiro's importance, Arsenal lack fear | Daniel Storey

March 02, 2023 10:15 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MB

Football writer, Daniel Storey joined Ger and Shane on OTB AM to discuss Manchester United's good form ahead of their trip to Anfield. 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 | Ferguson on fire | Arsenal on top once more | Kenny Cunningham

March 01, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by former Republic of Ireland captain and OTB stalwart Kenny Cunningham on Tuesday’s edition of The Football Show. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Football Daily: Ferguson does it on a cold Tuesday in Stoke, Arsenal can go five points clear, tributes paid to legendary France striker

March 01, 2023 13:15 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MB

Welcome to Wednesday'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.