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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

Football Daily: Arsenal v City for top spot, more Champions League action, Scott wants to face best version of Canada

February 15, 2023 13:32 - 9 minutes - 9.02 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.

Kathleen's Ireland WNT World Cup squad

February 15, 2023 10:10 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MB

As Vera Pauw's side continue a training camp in Marbella, COYGIG Pod host Kathleen McNamee joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to give her shouts for the Ireland WNT squad for the 2023 Women's 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. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association wit...

Martin Lipton: San Zero for Spurs at Milan

February 15, 2023 10:10 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MB

Football writer, Martin Lipton joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM after Spurs suffered defeat to AC Milan in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg 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

Top 10 Liverpool players of the Premier League era

February 15, 2023 10:05 - 13 minutes - 6.41 MB

Shane, Colm and Nathan each pick their Top 10 players 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

THE FOOTBALL SHOW: Bazunu and Collins' struggles | UEFA must act on Paris report findings

February 14, 2023 22:15 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Dan McDonnell joined Mick McCarthy and Joe Molloy on The Football Show. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Football Daily: Champions League is back, Liverpool get first league win of 2023, Mannion says family proud after Ireland call up

February 14, 2023 13:15 - 9 minutes - 8.5 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.

Merseyside derby: Gareth Roberts & Patrick Boyland

February 14, 2023 10:15 - 19 minutes - 8.78 MB

Liverpool broadcaster Gareth Roberts & The Athletic's Patrick Boyland join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Liverpool picked up their first win of 2023 with a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside 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 associatio...

The COYGIG Pod Ep.58 | The Mannion low-down, Captain Courage & a huge weekend for the WSL!

February 14, 2023 09:28 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

It's just Kathleen and Emma this week as Karen is back off to the sun... but there's plenty to talk about with Vera Pauw's squad named for next week's training camp in Spain, as well as a whopper weekend of WSL fixtures. And most importantly, Emma Carroll has her Team of the Week! 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.

John Giles on Liam Brady: A "beautiful" player and better teammate

February 13, 2023 22:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Ahead of Monday's documentary about Liam Brady and his life in football, John Giles spoke to Nathan Murphy on Off The Ball about what made Brady a "beautiful footballer" and brilliant teammate. In association with Sky

Philippe Auclair: Man City vs the Premier League, Qataris eye up Manchester United | The Football Show

February 13, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by French football writer Philippe Auclair for the Football Show on Monday's Off The Ball. From Manchester City's pitched battle with the Premier League to a whole host of VAR mix-ups, there was plenty to get into of the weekend's action. In association with Sky

League of Ireland Preview with Keith Long and Shane Keegan

February 13, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Former Bohemians manager Keith Long and current Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan joined OTB's John Duggan and Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent on Football Saturday to look ahead to the upcoming SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division season. The panel discussed the rise of players like Evan Ferguson and Andy Lyons, who can challenge Shamrock Rovers dominance and why now is the time to improve facilities and capitalise in a boost in popularity. Football with Sky Ireland

Football Daily: Coleman in line to make 400th appearance for Everton in derby, VARce of a weekend for Premier League officials, Haaland fitness concern for City

February 13, 2023 13:39 - 9 minutes - 8.62 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.

Pep Guardiola's formation change | Who should start against Arsenal? | Brian Kerr with Nathan Murphy

February 12, 2023 20:48 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Brian Kerr speaks to Nathan Murphy after Manchester City beat Aston Villa in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola's side face Arsenal in a massive game in their next game.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY: Arsenal’s test, Man City mindset and Merseyside madness

February 11, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson, Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent to bring you the biggest news and views from the world of Football. The lads will discuss Arsenal’s wobble against Everton, Man City’s mindset ahead of their Aston Villa test and the return of Manchester United vs Leeds. Later, former Bohemians manager Keith Long will join the lads to chat about the upcoming League of Ireland season. Will Derry’s Presi...

Football Daily: New faces in Vera Pauw's squad, President's Cup tonight, quarter-final draw for Women's Champions League

February 10, 2023 13:26 - 9 minutes - 8.73 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.

United's 'massive strides' under ten Hag | Merseyside derby | THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF

February 10, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Clive Allen and Colm Boohig joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to this weekend's Premier League action on The Football Kick-Off. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Gilly Flaherty: WSL top 3 race, Katie McCabe's future

February 10, 2023 10:25 - 15 minutes - 7.34 MB

WSL legend, Gilly Flaherty joined Adrian and Shane to look ahead to the weekend's WSL action, where Arsenal take on Man City in the race for the Champions League spots. 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

Phil Thompson: Merseyside derby, what's up with Klopp?

February 10, 2023 10:20 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MB

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as the Reds hope to end a dismal run of form when they take on city rivals Everton on Monday 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

Shebahn Aherne: Katie McCabe's Arsenal future | Vera Pauw's Ireland squad announcement

February 09, 2023 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Nathan Murphy was joined by football broadcaster Shebahn Aherne to discuss Katie McCabe's Arsenal future and other major talking points from the WSL heading into this weekend's round of fixtures. In association with Sky

John Giles: 'I couldn't understand Marsch', Klopp's confusion and the beauty of Liam Brady!

February 09, 2023 18:30 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

John Giles joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to discuss Leeds United's search for a new manager, Jurgen Klopp's inability to fix Liverpool and what VAR would have been like in 1970s football. In association with Sky

Cyrus Christie: 'I took a lot of flak for Denmark' | Irish future, Aaron Connolly at Hull and racism in football

February 09, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Republic of Ireland international Cyrus Christie joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. At home in Hull City's first team this season after a few years on the move, Cyrus and Nathan discussed his complicated Fulham exit, racism in English football and his international hopes with Stephen Kenny's Ireland team. In association with Sky

Football Daily: Ten Hag backs Sancho, McCabe starts in Arsenal's win over City, new Super League proposal

February 09, 2023 13:20 - 6 minutes - 6.17 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.

Revived Super League, Ange for Leeds? | Phil Egan

February 09, 2023 10:20 - 11 minutes - 5.17 MB

Phil Egan joined Shane and Aisling in studio to talk through Irish players in the WSL and who will be the next manager at Leeds. 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: United v Leeds rivalry, lack of depth

February 09, 2023 10:15 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MB

United We Stand's Andy Mitten joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM after Man United and Leeds shared the spoils at Old Trafford with a 2-all draw in 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

City should have titles stripped if found guilty | Rashford 2.0 | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 08, 2023 22:20 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Gavin Cooney of The42.ie on Wednesday's Football Show. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Football Daily: United v Leeds part 1, will McCabe start for Arsenal tonight? Tedesco named Belgium boss

February 08, 2023 13:21 - 8 minutes - 7.96 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.

Gareth Roberts: Klopp’s journalist clash, Retrospective title wins

February 08, 2023 10:15 - 16 minutes - 7.82 MB

Gareth Roberts joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning to talk through what is happening at 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 Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

The Football Show | MCFC vs the Premier League, Liverpool in crisis, Adam Pope on Leeds' manager hunt

February 07, 2023 22:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent on Tuesday's edition of The Football Show on Off The Ball. From Manchester City's battle with the Premier League to Liverpool's problems on the pitch, the lads were also joined by BBC Sport journalist Adam Pope to discuss Leeds United and who they might turn to as a replacement for Jesse Marsch. In association with Sky

EXPLAINED: The Premier League's case against Manchester City | Nick Harris

February 07, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by renowned investigative journalist Nick Harris (Sporting Intelligence, Mail on Sunday) to discuss the allegations of impropriety that have been levelled against Manchester City. In association with Sky

Football Daily: City have questions to answer, Leeds search for new manager, Wrexham eye dream date with Spurs

February 07, 2023 13:34 - 6 minutes - 5.65 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.

Man City charges explained: Martin Lipton

February 07, 2023 10:10 - 18 minutes - 8.52 MB

The Sun's chief football writer Martin Lipton joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to break down the Premier League bringing charges against Manchester City regarding their finances. 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.57 | Katie kept out, United's uphill battle & Brosnan breaks on to the TOTW!

February 07, 2023 09:40 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

We're fully back to business this week as both the WSL and Kathleen return to grace Emma Byrne and Karen Duggan with their presence and Emma Carroll also has a brand new team of the Week! 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.

What's going on with Manchester City? Everton beat Arsenal | Leeds sack Marsch | Pat Nevin

February 06, 2023 16:20 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Pat Nevin talks to Richie McCormack in a packed slot where the former Chelsea footballer sheds light on what's going on at Manchester City, the reaction to Everton of beating Premier League leaders Arsenal and where Leeds go from here after sacking Jesse Marsch. Football with @SkyIreland

Tottenham's win over Manchester City was huge for many reasons | Nathan Collins dropped by Wolves | Brian Kerr

February 05, 2023 17:20 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Brian Kerr joins Stephen Doyle after Tottenham beat Manchester City in the Premier League to discuss a variety of topics.

Should Leeds move on from Jesse Marsch? Nat Philips needs to start for Liverpool |Vinny Perthy

February 05, 2023 17:15 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Vinny Perth joins Nathan Murphy after Nottingham Forest beat Leeds United at home in the Premier League

FOOTBALL SATURDAY - Toothless Chelsea, Dyche's debut delight and horror tackles

February 04, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

OTB's John Duggan is joined by League of Ireland legend Graham Gartland, Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan and Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell to bring you all the latest news and views from the world of football. The lads will discuss Chelsea's transfer spending and if it's all for naught, they'll talk Everton and their tough opening challenge for new boss Sean Dyche and how the game perceives tough tackles and what's changing in the game. Football with @SkyIreland

Football Daily: Potter to give Fernandez a debut? Martinelli signs new deal, ten Hag says team won't be disrupted by off-the-field issues

February 03, 2023 13:27 - 6 minutes - 5.95 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.

Chelsea’s choices, the Dyche era debuts & no gimmes guaranteed | THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF

February 03, 2023 12:45 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Ger Gilroy & Phil Egan are joined by David Connolly to talk through all the big fixtures in this weekend’s Premier League action! Football with @SkyIreland

Martin Lipton: Conte steps back, Maguire at Spurs?

February 03, 2023 10:20 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MB

The Sun's Martin Lipton joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Tottenham gear up for Manchester City in the Premier League 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

How can 'Visit Saudi' be allowed to sponsor the Women's World Cup? | FIFA are at it again

February 02, 2023 21:15 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Rachel O'Sullivan of GirlsOnTheBall joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss the potential Saudi Arabian sponsorship of the Women's World Cup. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

JOHN GILES: Dyche's fight to keep Everton up | Evan Ferguson's development

February 02, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

How can the League of Ireland catch up financially? | Third tier? | Mark Scanlon

February 02, 2023 16:15 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Mark Scanlon joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss all the different aspects of the League of Ireland's structure and how it can be improved. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Dara O'Shea: Molumby has been 'massive' for West Brom | Ferguson excitement

February 02, 2023 16:15 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

West Brom and Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss playing every week for the Baggies in the Championship, Jayson Molumby's form and how Ireland are shaping up ahead of next month's qualifier against France. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Football Daily: Idah signs new deal with Norwich, Ireland U-21's drawn against Italy again, injury setback for Kiernan

February 02, 2023 13:20 - 8 minutes - 7.56 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.

Daniel Harris: United line up Cup final clash with Newcastle

February 02, 2023 10:30 - 17 minutes - 7.83 MB

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon chat to Manchester United writer Daniel Harris about their League Cup win last night, the current strength and depth in the squad and the impact Erik ten Hag has had on Jadon Sancho. 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 ass...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW: Arsenal's 'savvy January' | Will Doherty get many games at Atletico?

February 01, 2023 22:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Mick McCarthy was joined by Gavin Cooney of The42.ie to analyse the winter transfer business of the top Premier League clubs on Wednesday’s edition of The Football Show ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Football Daily: Fernandez most expensive player in British football, Doherty completes move to Atletico, Newcastle into League Cup final

February 01, 2023 13:14 - 7 minutes - 6.48 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.

Deal or No Deal: Doherty to Madrid, Jorginho to Arsenal

February 01, 2023 10:20 - 14 minutes - 6.57 MB

Phil Egan joins Ger and Shane for the final Deal or No Deal of the transfer window to reflect on the Deadline Day moves. 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

McCabe stays at Arsenal, busy transfer window | WSL legend Gilly Flaherty

February 01, 2023 10:20 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MB

Ex-Arsenal & Liverpool star Gilly Flaherty joins Ger, Shane & Kathleen on #OTBAM after record fees and a potential move for Katie McCabe made for a dramatic Deadline Day in the women's football transfer window. 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 ass...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW: Doherty’s deadline day Atletico switch | Ferguson fit for France? | Dan McDonnell

January 31, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Dan McDonnell and Mick McCarthy joined Michael Verney on The Football Show as the winter transfer window drew to a close. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.