OTB Football
2,992 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 79 ratingsWelcome 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
WNT Performance Rankings: New players entering the WC squad?
March 01, 2023 10:10 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MBKathleen delivered her Ireland WNT starting XI and wider World Cup squad after last week's friendly against China in Marbella, with the US up next in Vera Pauw's preparations for July. 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 | #...
Jonathan Wilson: Ferguson shines again, Chelsea going to Pott
March 01, 2023 10:10 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBFootball writer Jonathan Wilson joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to talk Evan Ferguson, how much time is left for Graham Potter at Chelsea, and what Erik ten Hag has done to turn around Man United's performances. 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 associ...
THE FOOTBALL SHOW: Xavi somehow keeping pace with Pep's treble winners | Real Madrid's new wonderkid | Graham Hunter
February 28, 2023 19:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBGraham Hunter joined Joe Molloy to discuss all things Spanish football with Real Madrid and Barcelona meeting on Thursday night. Hunter also recalls the best interviews he's ever had on his podcast with some phenomenal stories and goes into great detail about the racist abuse of Vinicius Jnr. ⚽️ with Sky.
The COYGIG Pod Ep.60 | FIFA Pro fake-tan fatalities, Captain Karen & the World Cup state of affairs...
February 28, 2023 19:03 - 42 minutes - 39 MBEmma Byrne has graced us with her presences after another night away with football's finest in France, Karen is far too good of a mood about the new domestic season & Kathleen has done some actual work and dug into how our World Cup groupmates have fared in the latest international window. 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.
Football Daily: FA Cup fifth round, Best FIFA awards, injury blows for Chelsea and West Ham
February 28, 2023 13:15 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBWelcome 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.
Tom English: Celtic's Kyogo too good for SPL
February 28, 2023 10:30 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MBBBC Sport's Tom English joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Celtic beat bitter rivals Rangers 2-1 to claim the Scottish League Cup. 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
Are Manchester United back? | Precarious Potter | Pat Nevin | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
February 27, 2023 19:35 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBFormer Scotland and Chelsea player Pat Nevin joins The Football Show to discuss the weekend's Premier League action and the aftermath of Manchester United's victory over Newcastle United in the League Cup final. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland
Football Daily: United dancing to a winning Toon, Potter needs some magic at Chelsea, Bohs top after week 2 of LOI
February 27, 2023 13:30 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBWelcome 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.
Andy Mitten: Carabao Cup success, Ten Hag is 'overachieving'
February 27, 2023 10:25 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MBFootball writer Andy Mitten joined OTB AM after Manchester United's victory vs. Newcastle United yesterday at Wembley in the Carabao Cup. 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
Tottenham or Newcastle for the top four? Should Graham Potter resign to escape the turmoil of Chelsea? - Brian Kerr
February 26, 2023 16:55 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBBrian Kerr joins Stephen Doyle to discuss all relevant matters in the Premier League after Tottenham comfortably beat Chelsea at home. Football with @SkyIreland
FOOTBALL SATURDAY – Wasteful City, Liverpool’s clear out and League Cup bonuses
February 25, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBOTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland international David Connolly, football writer with the Irish Independent Dan McDonnell and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward to dissect all the biggest stories in the world of football. The lads discussed Manchester City's struggles during the week, they looked at who Liverpool need to say goodbye to as part of their rebuild and preview Newcastle’s bid for a first ever League cup final win against a cruising Manchester United.
"He always got the big moments right" - Lawro on John Motson
February 25, 2023 14:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFormer BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson joins John Duggan to remember his friend and partner in crime John Motson who passed away this week at the age of 77. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.
Football Daily: Week 2 of League of Ireland, Europa League draw, Sheva on double-header against USA
February 24, 2023 13:28 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBWelcome 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.
Newcastle & Man United clash in Carabao Cup final | Title race | THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF
February 24, 2023 12:15 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBKeith Treacy and Colm Boohig joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to this weekend's Premier League matches and the Carabao Cup final on The Football Kick-Off. ⚽️ with Sky.
Ten Hag’s tactical brilliance, cup ambitions | Daniel Harris
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 9.8 MBOn Friday's OTBAM Colm Boohig and Adrain Barry were joined by Daniel Harris to react to Manchester United's 2-1 win over Barcelona at Old Trafford. 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
Remembering Motty: Conor McNamara on the legend behind the microphone
February 23, 2023 20:45 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFollowing the passing of legendary commentator John Motson, his former colleague at the BBC, Conor McNamara, joined Nathan Murphy to tell us about the type of person Motty was behind the scenes. ⚽️ with Sky.
Brian McDermott: 'I felt a traitor playing for England - my blood is Irish' | Long, Doyle & the glory days at Reading
February 23, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBNathan Murphy was joined by the former Reading and Leeds United manager Brian McDermott on Thursday's Football Show. As a young Arsenal player making his debut alongside the likes of Liam Brady, David O'Leary and Frank Stapleton, Brian explained why his playing career never panned out as he would have wanted it to. Internationally bound to England after playing in an underage tournament, he explored his on-going regret at never playing for Ireland and how it impacted him throughout his li...
JOHN GILES: Trent not good enough defensively | Magic Modric | Arsenal's impressive comeback
February 23, 2023 17:45 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIreland and Leeds legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to discuss this weekend's action in the Champions League, Modric's ability to control games, Pep over-complicating his tactics and Arsenal's comeback at Villa. ⚽️ with Sky.
Football Daily: Tributes paid to John Motson, United v Barca in Europa League, Vera Pauw's plan for the World Cup
February 23, 2023 13:22 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBWelcome 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.
Why friendlies are important ahead of World Cup | Kathleen McNamee
February 23, 2023 10:20 - 12 minutes - 5.95 MBKathleen McNamee joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward after she returned from Spain where Ireland took on China in a friendly yesterday. They discuss whether Kate McCabe playing higher up the pitch paid off, how these friendlies actually matter and who makes the squad for the World Cup. 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....
Graham Hunter: Can Real Madrid improve, Liverpool in transition
February 23, 2023 10:20 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBGraham Hunter joins Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward on OTBAM this morning to look back on the latest Champions League and Europa League 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
Real Madrid expose Liverpool, Ireland's attack lacks punch, John O'Shea joins Kenny's team | The Football Show
February 22, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBJoe Molloy was joined by journalist Dan McDonnell on Wednesday's edition of the Football Show on Off The Ball! With another night of Champions League football to keep the lads busy, there was also the question of Ireland's World Cup warm-up match with China to discuss, and John O'Shea's recruitment to Stephen Kenny's backroom team for the men's team. In association with Sky
The COYGIG Pod Ep.59 | Ireland 0-0 China: new player impact, 'long-ball city' & who's at risk of missing out?
February 22, 2023 19:19 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBEmma Byrne & Karen Duggan are with Kathleen who is live from Marbella after Ireland acquired a nil-all draw with China as they ramp up the World Cup preparation. 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.
Football Daily: O'Shea joins Kenny's backroom team, Real-ity check for Liverpool, City in Germany to face Leipzig
February 22, 2023 13:19 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBWelcome 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.
Why English clubs want LOI partnerships | Vinny Perth
February 22, 2023 11:20 - 20 minutes - 9.4 MBVinny Perth spoke with Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, diving into the League of Ireland and why English have a sudden interest in patterning with clubs in this country. 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...
Pauw looking for more new recruits? | Kathleen McNamee in Marbella
February 22, 2023 10:10 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MBOTB's Kathleen McNamee joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon live from Marbella this morning ahead of the Irish WNT's clash with China this afternoon. 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
Gareth Roberts: Real disaster at Anfield
February 22, 2023 10:05 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBGareth Roberts joined OTBAM this morning to review Liverpool's clash with Real Madrid in the Champions league last night, dissecting what went wrong and how Liverpool can come back from here. 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 Gille...
INSTANT REACTION: John O'Shea's new Irish role
February 22, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 5.04 MBGer, Shana and Colm react to the news that John O'Shea is set to be announced as part of the Irish coaching set-up. 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
Madrid thrash Liverpool at Anfield | Kenny Cunningham | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
February 21, 2023 22:15 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBFormer Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show on a night when Real Madrid came back from 2-0 down to hammer Liverpool 5-2 in the Champions League. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.
Football Daily: Liverpool v Real in Champions League, Leeds Jav their man, Newcastle lost without Pope
February 21, 2023 13:23 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBWelcome 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.
Mark Lawrenson: Champions League, things get Real at Anfield
February 21, 2023 10:15 - 17 minutes - 7.82 MBLiverpool & Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of a clash of the Champions League titans as Liverpool face Real Madrid 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
Spurs Top 10 Players: Kane, Bale or Modric as No.1?
February 21, 2023 10:10 - 17 minutes - 8.05 MBColm and Shane bring us another of their Top 10 Premier League Players lists. This time they pick Spurs and JD also has his say. 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
John Brewin: Liverpool NOT for sale, 'splintered' United fans primed for Qatari takeover
February 20, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBJoe Molloy was joined by English football journalist John Brewin to discuss an eventful weekend for both Manchester United and Liverpool. In association with Sky
Pat Nevin: Why Chelsea will back Potter, 'City should have been 5-0 up', Arsenal bounce back | The Football Show
February 20, 2023 17:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MBAt long last Joe Molloy was reunited with Pat Nevin on Monday night's Football Show. Between Chelsea's decision to stick with Graham Potter through the tough times, to Manchester City's slip up at Forest and Arsenal late, late salvage job at Villa Park, there was plenty to talk about. In association with Sky
Football Daily: Ireland to face Zambia in World Cup warm up, Carusa out to avoid FOMO, Rashford still on fire
February 20, 2023 13:45 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBWelcome 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.
United ownership, Potter's problems | Ben Jacobs
February 20, 2023 10:10 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBFootball reporter Ben Jacobs joined Ger and Shane this morning to talk about Chelsea's poor run of form and who is most likely to buy United. 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
Harry Kane must do more for Tottenham, Richarlison can do more too, Seamus Coleman's wondergoal | Kenny Cunningham
February 19, 2023 19:22 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBKenny Cunningham joins Nathan Murphy after Tottenham beat West Ham in the Premier League to discuss all things Spurs, the race for the top four and Manchester City's inconsistency. Football with @SkyIreland
Rashford’s resurgence, Leicester too good to be relegated, are Manchester United title contenders? | Brian Kerr
February 19, 2023 18:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBBrian Kerr talks to Stephen Doyle to review Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Leicester City today, as well as what we can expect from both sides in the coming weeks. Football with Sky.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY – Arsenal's comeback, Coleman's stunner and domestic delights
February 18, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBOTB’s John Duggan is once again joined by the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell and broadcaster Johnny Ward along with former Irish international Kevin Doyle to go through the biggest stories in the world of football. The lads discuss Arsenal’s comeback against Aston Villa, why coaches play a more important part than managers on the training ground and the opening weekend in the League of Ireland season. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.
Football Daily: League of Ireland returns, United's deadline for potential buyers, Campbell to throw everything into World Cup
February 17, 2023 13:34 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBWelcome 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.
Will Unai Emery upset Arsenal? | Newcastle vs Liverpool: Make or break | The Football Kick-Off
February 17, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBFormer Ireland international Keith Treacy joined Ger Gilroy and Phil Egan for the latest edition of The Football Kick-Off on Friday's Off The Ball. In association with Sky
The League of Ireland returns | Growing attendances, players still leaving | OTB AM
February 17, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.34 MBWith a new League of Ireland season starting this evening, Johnny Ward extolled the virtues of the domestic game on this morning's #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
Man United title contenders? | Rashford's excellence | Barcelona review | Daniel Harris
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDaniel Harris joined Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward to review last night's Europa League action and assess Erik ten Hag's tenure so far. @GilletteUK | #effortlessflow
Barcelona 2-2 Man United | Rashford is "back to his best" | Harry to Leeds?! | JOHN GILES
February 16, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBRepublic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Richie McCormack to review Manchester United's draw at Barcelona in the Europa League and Leeds' ongoing search for a new manager. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.
League of Ireland lagging behind League One | Ireland ‘overachieve’ as an international team | VINNY PERTH
February 16, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBFormer Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joined Richie McCormack on The Football Show for a state of the union on Irish football ahead of the start of the new League of Ireland season. ⚽️ with Sky Ireland.
Football Daily: United away to Barca in Europa League, City back on top, Sheva looking to impress Vera Pauw
February 16, 2023 13:33 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBWelcome 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.
Graham Hunter: Madrid are chasing down Barcelona
February 16, 2023 10:15 - 19 minutes - 9 MBSpanish football journalist Graham Hunter joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM with the La Liga title race heating up, and Barcelona hosting Manchester United in a tantalising Europa League clash tonight. 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 G...
Arsenal-Man City tactical breakdown | Jasmine Baba
February 16, 2023 10:10 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBFootball analyst Jasmine Baba joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to explain exactly how Manchester City managed a 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates 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
LAWRO: City back on top of the Premier League | Arsenal's dressing room "must stay strong"
February 15, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBMark Lawrenson joined Joe Molloy on this evening's Football Show reflecting on Manchester City's win at their Premier League title rivals Arsenal. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.
"Fight against it!" | Manchester United, Qatar and people caught in the middle | Nooruddean Choudry
February 15, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBJoe Molloy was joined by football writer and broadcaster Nooruddean Choudry to discuss reports that Manchester United could be sold to Qatari investors. A Manchester native and fan of the club, Nooruddean explored the complicated moral issues that may arise should United come under the control of dubious new owners. In association with Sky