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Football Daily: United and Arsenal in Champions League action, Turkish football suspended after ref attack, Reece James facing another spell out

December 12, 2023 13:35 - 6 minutes - 6.03 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.

Football Daily: Ten Hag calls on players to stick together, City and Spurs end winless runs in PL, Arsenal move level on points with Chelsea in WSL

December 11, 2023 14:08 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

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

Next Ireland WNT manager | Record-breaking WSL crowd | Kathleen McNamee

December 11, 2023 11:45 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

OTB's Kathleen McNamee joined Ger Gilroy and Dan McDonnell to run through the latest women's football stories.

Sextortion and sharing of intimate images | Leigh Nicol's story | Kathrina Bentley | Det. Supt. Ian Lackey

December 09, 2023 14:30 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Leigh Nicol, former professional footballer with Crystal Palace, shared her harrowing story with us on Off The Ball after she had intimate images and videos shared and circulated online a number of years ago. Leigh joined Shane Hannon on the line for our panel to raise awareness of her experience, and also in studio were Kathrina Bentley, CEO of Men's Aid Ireland, and An Garda Síochána Detective Superintendent Ian Lackey. This Panel is with the Department of Justice – Sharing intimate imag...

Football Daily: Everton move out of bottom three, Spurs winless run continues, Alisson close to return from injury

December 08, 2023 13:45 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MB

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

Football Daily: Villa move above City, Liverpool cut gap on Arsenal, Keegan steps down as Cobh boss

December 07, 2023 13:49 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MB

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

Football Daily: Republic of Ireland secure sixth successive win, Rice to the rescue for Arsenal, Premier League action tonight

December 06, 2023 12:45 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MB

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

The COYGIG Pod Ep.99 | A Nations League clean-sweep, Carusa's break-out year & who comes next?

December 06, 2023 11:50 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

We're 6/6 for The Nations League and 1/4 on podcast members, so who else to sub in other than Puskás nominee Stephanie Zambra! Finally defrosted from last night's game, she joins Kathleen McNamee to dissect what can only be classified as a very successful campaign under interim manager Eileen Gleeson! Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s N...

Ireland's sporting X-Factor | Harsh realities | Jenny Claffey

December 06, 2023 11:01 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MB

Former pro-tennis player Jenny Claffey was on Off the Ball Breakfast to talk about her experiences on TG4's series 'The Underdogs.' Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: Republic of Ireland in Nations League action, Arsenal travel to Luton, managerial change at Sheffield United

December 05, 2023 13:36 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MB

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

Is Atkinson the next McCabe? | Job done vs Hungary | Kathleen McNamee

December 04, 2023 10:05 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Off The Ball's Breakfast Kathleen McNamee reviews Ireland's tense 1-0 win over Hungary in Tallaght. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

A frustrating night in Tallaght, but a fifth consecutive win for Ireland | Eileen Gleeson, Heather Payne & Izzy Atkinson

December 02, 2023 13:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson, and forwards Izzy Atkinson and Heather Payne addressed the media following their 1-0 win in a freezing cold Tallaght on Friday night to earn their fifth consecutive win. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

Football Daily: Ireland v Hungary in Nations League, Liverpool into last 16 of Europa League, Everton lodge appeal against 10 point deduction

December 01, 2023 13:40 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MB

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

Potential successor to Eileen Gleeson | Barrett's squad exclusion | Sue Ronan

December 01, 2023 10:43 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan joined Off the Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs. Hungary. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: United let two-goal lead slip in Turkey, Arsenal into last 16 of Champions League, Kelleher to feature for Liverpool in Europa League

November 30, 2023 14:15 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB

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

Football Daily: United and Arsenal in Champions League action, Newcastle denied win against PSG, Mustaki targets maximum points in Nations League

November 29, 2023 13:45 - 9 minutes - 8.7 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.

Radical restructuring of women's football in England | Tom Garry

November 29, 2023 11:24 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

The Telegraph's women's football correspondent Tom Garry joined Off the Ball Breakfast to explain what the creation of a new company, run by WSL clubs, to take over the league from the FA means for football in England. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: Champions League action tonight, Wolves boss done with VAR, Megan Connolly on improvements from World Cup

November 28, 2023 13:35 - 7 minutes - 6.52 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.

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 98 | Eileen Gleeson's young guns, Beth Mead is on fire, Spurs go all... Spursy

November 28, 2023 10:36 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

It’s the eve of an international week but there is still plenty of Women’s Super League action for Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan to sink their teeth into. From Beth Mead back in scoring form to that Tottenham statement, they review the weekend’s games and look ahead to what is possibly Eileen Gleeson’s final two games in charge. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the...

Caitlin Hayes & Megan Connolly: Ireland gear up for Nations League finale

November 28, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Aisling O'Reilly spoke to Ireland WNT players Caitlin Hayes & Megan Connolly as the Girls in Green round off their successful Nations League B campaign with the visit of Hungary on Friday, before Tuesday's game away to Northern Ireland. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Football Daily: Garnacho steals the show at Goodison, Villa up to fourth in Premier League, Ireland squad build up to Nations League double header

November 27, 2023 14:14 - 8 minutes - 7.33 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.

Football Daily: FAI confirm Kenny's departure, Ellen Dolan called up to Ireland squad, Wales drawn against Finland in Euro playoffs

November 23, 2023 13:03 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

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

Football Daily: Kenny's time in charge draws to a close, Ireland U21s denied win against Italy, Argentina beat rivals Brazil

November 22, 2023 13:59 - 9 minutes - 8.29 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.

Athlone manager Ciarán Kilduff: 'They get very little out of it, besides days like Sunday'

November 22, 2023 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Athlone Town manager Ciarán Kilduff joined Off The Ball Breakfast after his side beat Shelbourne on penalties to claim the 2023 Women's FAI Cup, explaining the extent of the underinvestment in the women's game in Ireland. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Laurie Ryan: Leading Athlone Town to FAI Cup | Struggles with concussion

November 21, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Athlone Town skipper and Clare footballer Laurie Ryan joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Athlone's penalty shootout victory vs Shelbourne in last weekend's FAI Cup final. Off the Ball Football with William Hill Ireland.

Football Daily: Kenny set to take charge for final time, last night of Euro 2024 qualifiers, Kavanagh completes move to Pats

November 21, 2023 13:30 - 6 minutes - 6.16 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.

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 97 | Athlone are Cup Champions, the FAI's funding & the Manchester Derby is staying with The City!

November 21, 2023 06:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

The Kat(hleen) is away, so the co-hosts will play... That's right, Karen is back in charge this week and she's got a pair of Emmas to keep her company too! Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Football Daily: Collins ruled of New Zealand game, Athlone Town lift Women's FAI Cup, Euro 2024 qualifiers

November 20, 2023 13:55 - 9 minutes - 8.34 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.

Football Daily: Everton deducted 10 points, Ireland squad in Amsterdam for qualifier, defeats for Argentina and Brazil

November 17, 2023 13:42 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB

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

Jenny Claffey: The Underdogs series | Pathways for Irish tennis players

November 17, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

​​Jenny Claffey joined the OTB Breakfast gang in studio to bring us up to date on her activities in the newest 'Underdogs' series. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Linda Gorman: Exhibition on history of Women’s Football in Ireland

November 17, 2023 09:35 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Ireland football legend Linda Gorman dropped into the OTB studio to discuss the 'Exhibition on history of Women’s Football in Ireland' which is set to open its doors in Louth County Museum tomorrow. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Growing women's football in Ireland | "We need to strike while the iron is hot”

November 16, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Peamount United's Karen Duggan and Sligo Rovers' Eimear Lafferty joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss the current state of domestic women's football in Ireland, and how interest in the national team could be harnessed into growing the league. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

Football Daily: Ebosele on the up since move to Italy, Shels aim to send King out on a high, tonight's Euro 2024 qualifying action

November 16, 2023 13:45 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MB

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

Shelbourne-Athlone Town rivalry ready to go again at Cup final | Pearl Slattery & Kellie Brennan

November 16, 2023 08:40 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Shelbourne and Athlone Town will meet for the fifth time this year on Sunday at the FAI Cup final and Pearl Slattery and Kellie Brennan joined Off the Ball Breakfast to set the scene. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: Kenny urges players to make their mark in Amsterdam, United CEO Arnold to leave club, Hayes confirmed as USA boss

November 15, 2023 13:28 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MB

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

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 96 | Congrats for Captain Karen, Brighton's big scoop & do Arsenal have a starting XI?

November 14, 2023 09:54 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Our WNL-winning Captain Karen has taken a well-earned week off, so for once Kathleen and Emma Byrne will be nice about her after Peamount were officially crowned LOI winners at the weekend! We also have the TOTW with Emma Carroll and our usual pick through all the weekend's fixtures, as well as a big weekend for Ireland's Sinéad Farrelly with Gotham FC in the NWSL! Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, ...

Football Daily: St Pats win FAI Cup in front of record crowd, Ferguson an injury doubt for Ireland, Chelsea and City share 8 goals

November 13, 2023 13:49 - 8 minutes - 8.01 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.

Sinead Farrelly's league success | Arsenal march on after slight stumble | Rachel O'Sullivan

November 13, 2023 11:05 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB

Rachel O'Sullivan from Girls on the Ball joined Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and Kathleen McNamee to discuss Sinead Farrelly winning the NWSL in the US over the weekend and all the WSL action.  Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: Kenny names Ireland squad, United beaten again in Champions League, more European action tonight

November 09, 2023 14:14 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

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

'Written-off' Peamount claim Premier Division title | James O'Callaghan

November 09, 2023 08:45 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Peamount United manager James O'Callaghan joined Off The Ball Breakfast as the South Dublin club celebrate their fourth Women's Premier Division title. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: City into last 16 of Champions League, United and Arsenal in action tonight, racism case involving Ireland U-21 player closed

November 08, 2023 13:13 - 7 minutes - 7.1 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.

Football Daily: Chelsea hand Spurs first league defeat, Arteta says it's his "duty" to defend Arsenal, Champions League returns tonight

November 07, 2023 13:29 - 7 minutes - 6.85 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.

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 95 | Emma Hayes shock, Brosnan superb, lucky United

November 07, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

Emma Hayes shocks WSL fans with the news she'll depart Chelsea at the end of the season. Carla Ward under pressure at struggling Villa. Katie McCabe's, Arsenal get big win over rivals Manchester City. Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they react to the weekend's WSL action, while Emma Carroll brings you the team of the week. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack p...

Football Daily: Diaz earns a point for Liverpool, Spurs look to reclaim top spot, McCabe makes 200th appearance for Arsenal

November 06, 2023 13:44 - 9 minutes - 8.36 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.

Emma Hayes departs Chelsea, McCabe playing her best football | Rachel O'Sullivan

November 06, 2023 10:26 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MB

Football journalist Rachel O'Sullivan talks all things WSL with Ger, Eoin & Kathleen as McCabe shines again and Emma Hayes leaves her post at Chelsea. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Ireland moving up in the Nations League | WSL returns | Rachel O'Sullivan

November 02, 2023 18:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Rachel O’Sullivan from Girls On The Ball joined Richie McCormack on The Football Show ahead of the return of the Women's Super League this weekend, and Ireland's promotion to Group A in the Nations' League. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 94 | 'Superstars' Katie & Denise | Ireland promoted

November 02, 2023 13:55 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Ireland are promoted to League A of the Nations League after a wet night in Albania. Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan are superstars and  how much will City miss Alex Greenwood? Join Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan as they react to the latest international window. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Repub...

Joining TG4's 'The Underdogs' | Where competitive motivation comes from | Jenny Claffey

November 02, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Jack of all trades Jenny Claffey was on Off the Ball Breakfast about her newest venture: starring in TG4's new season of The Underdogs. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Football Daily: Ireland beat Albania, Rodgers looking for Celtic response, Carabao Cup action tonight

November 01, 2023 12:37 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

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

Football Daily: Ireland on cusp of Nations League Group A, Messi & Bonmati win Ballon d'Or

October 31, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MB

Welcome to Tuesday'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.