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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 OTB World Cup Brief | Brazil brilliant, Spain v Morocco, Portugal v Switzerland

December 06, 2022 08:25 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

Tim Vickery on Brazil's brilliance, Pele's complex genius and Roy Keane's fury

December 05, 2022 21:50 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by South American football writer Tim Vickery following Brazil's thumping defeat of Korea Republic in tonight's World Cup last-16 clash. Football in association with Sky

Bellingham shines | Vintage Messi | How England will try and stop Mbappé | Pat Nevin

December 05, 2022 21:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Pat Nevin to chat about all things World Cup 2022. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Wenger validates Infantino's FIFA, Griezmann's renaissance, stopping Mbappe | Philippe Auclair

December 05, 2022 19:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Journalist Philippe Auclair joins Joe Molloy to discuss Wenger's recent comments, Griezmann's revival for Les Blues and how England may be able to stop Mbappé. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Passing of the baton, 5 subs work, The 9 is dead: Vinny Perth & Kevin Kilbane

December 05, 2022 10:20 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Vinny Perth joined Ger and Shane to run through is 5 key take-aways of the World Cup so far. Kevin Kilbane also joined the conversation live from Qatar. 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

Nedum Onuoha: Henderson & Bellingham combine, Maguire performing?

December 05, 2022 10:20 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ex-England under-21 international Nedum Onuoha joins Ger and Shane live from Qatar on #OTBAM as England beat Senegal to set up an enthralling quarter-final with Kylian Mbappe's France. 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 | #...

The OTB World Cup Brief | England to meet France, Neymar back for Brazil

December 05, 2022 06:12 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with Cathal Mullaney of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

"What Wenger said was really stupid" | Jean-Philippe Leclaire on 'FIFA's butler', Mbappe's masterclass & France's World Cup hopes

December 04, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Aidan Delaney was joined by L'Equipe's Jean-Philippe Leclaire to discuss France's defeat of Poland and their progression to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Furthermore, Jean-Philippe discussed some highly contentious comments made by Arsene Wenger earlier today. Football in association with Sky

Brian Kerr on a happier England, Lionel Messi hysteria and Louis van Gaal's stubbornness

December 04, 2022 14:30 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by the former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr to discuss the latest action at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Football is in association with Sky

FOOTBALL SATURDAY - Knockout Stages at the World Cup | Asia Rising | Oz In Dreamland

December 03, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

OTB's John Duggan is joined by Republic of Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson, Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and the broadcaster Johnny Ward to look ahead to the knockout stages of the World Cup. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland

D̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ Write Off the Germans | Jasmine Baba

December 02, 2022 10:20 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MB

German football analyst Jasmine Baba joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM as Die Mannschaft suffered a second successive World Cup group stage exit 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

Pedri-Gavi vs Iniesta-Xavi | Kilbane LIVE in Qatar

December 02, 2022 10:20 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Ex-Ireland star Kevin Kilbane joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after an absolutely crazy night of World Cup drama as Japan beat Spain to top Group E. 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 OTB World Cup Brief | Germany out, Neymar doubts, Ghana v Uruguay grudge match

December 02, 2022 07:05 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

'Talent is a graveyard of evidence, nobody sees the dead bodies' | Puberty, late birthdays and maturation

December 02, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Nathan Murphy was joined by Dr. Laura Finnegan and Mark O'Sullivan for a discussion Dr. Laura Finnegan is a lecturer and researcher at the South East Technological University in Waterford. She earned her PhD in talent development (football). Meanwhile, Mark O'Sullivan is the Head of Football at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where he also lectures on skill acquisition. Mark is also in possession of his UEFA A coaching licence.

'De Bruyne needs a kick up the backside' | England can win the World Cup | JOHN GILES

December 01, 2022 20:10 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to discuss the World Cup as we head into the knockout stages in Qatar. Football on OTB with Sky.

Japan through and Germany out after VAR controversy | Spain survive | Damien Delaney

December 01, 2022 20:10 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Former Republic of Ireland defender Damien Delaney joined Nathan Murphy to discuss a dramatic day at the World Cup. Football on OTB with Sky.

Playing FIFA with David Meyler | Esports star Ciaran Walsh

December 01, 2022 10:35 - 8 minutes - 4.04 MB

Ireland's #2-ranked FIFA player Ciaran Walsh joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM following his FIFA battle alongside David Meyler against Stephanie Roche and Tyrone Egan on Tuesday. 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...

Australian World Cup joy | Anna Harrington

December 01, 2022 10:25 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MB

Anna Harrington of the Australian Associated Press joins Ger and Shane live from Melbourne on #OTBAM as the Socceroos earned a spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-0 win over Denmark. 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 Gi...

Rasmus Tantholdt: The Danish journalist who went viral in Qatar

December 01, 2022 10:15 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MB

Danish journalist Rasmus Tantholdt joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as he reflects on Denmark's group stage exit at the World Cup, and gives insight into what the Qatari authorities are doing to deter international media from peeking behind the curtain... 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 mornin...

Mark Your Card: Football | Favourites, but no certainties | Southgate's selection situation | Matt Holland in Qatar

December 01, 2022 10:15 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Former Ireland international Matt Holland joins John Duggan live from Qatar to look ahead to the best pick's for the round of 16! Mark Your Card Football is all in association with Betway. Get Ireland-customer exclusive free bets, boosts and superboosts on the World Cup and more. 18+, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way - visit Dunlewey.net.

Argentina's World Cup back on track | Lars Sivertsen

December 01, 2022 10:15 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MB

Football journalist and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for reaction as Argentina and Poland secured safe passage to the knockout stages, while Belgium need a positive result against Croatia to stay alive in the tournament. 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 fro...

The OTB World Cup Brief | Messi's dream remains alive, Poland through, Germany and Belgium must win

December 01, 2022 06:40 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

THE FOOTBALL SHOW: Argentina into last-16 at World Cup | Poland through

November 30, 2022 22:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Kevin Kilbane and Marcela Mora y Araujo to discuss a dramatic finish to Group C at the World Cup on The Football Show. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

A SLIGHT TANGENT ON FOOTBALL: 'Diabolical' FIFA | Box-office Keano | Off tube commentaries

November 30, 2022 15:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

On this week's edition of A Slight Tangent, Arthur, Joe, Mick, and Will discussed FIFA's fake news from the World Cup, the Irish obsession with Roy Keane, and commentary from matches. Football on OTB with Sky.

Rashford and Foden shine, Southgate selection headache | Miguel Delaney

November 30, 2022 10:10 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MB

Miguel Delaney joined Ger and Shane live from Qatar to look back at England's win over Wales and what they're chances are of going the distance in the tournament. 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 OTB World Cup Brief | England and the USA through, Messi back in action, Denmark under pressure

November 30, 2022 07:05 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

Guillem Balagué: England no chance, Messi staying put, Inspirational Enriqué

November 30, 2022 06:50 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

Spanish football writer Guillem Balagué joined Shane Hannon to look at Spain's World Cup so far, and if he think Messi will move to the US after 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. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Whataboutery World Cup, Keys & Gray talk to Piers, "disgraceful" Carlos Queiroz | Dion Fanning

November 29, 2022 21:50 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning for Tuesday's Football Show. Looking through all of the day's action from the World Cup, Joe and Dion also had a chat about whataboutery, Carlos Queiroz and what happened when Piers Morgan sat down with Richard Keys and Andy Gray. Football in association with Sky

'Hot prospect' Gakpo United bound? | 'Mediocre' Holland | DAVID WINNER

November 29, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Author of Brilliant Orange, David Winner, joined Joe Molloy to discuss the Netherlands qualifying for the last-16 at the World Cup, the pragmatic football of Louis van Gaal and the possible move of Cody Gakpo to Manchester United. Football on OTB with Sky.

The OTB World Cup Brief | England v Wales, Tensions ahead of USA v Iran, Dutch primed

November 29, 2022 09:50 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

England vs Wales, Messi to Miami | World Cup latest w/ Kilbane

November 29, 2022 09:50 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Kevin Kilbane joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM live from Qatar to talk through the latest news from the World Cup, as England vs Wales looms large on today's order of play. 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. 49 | Queen Jill, Conti Cup coverage & Team of the Season (so far)!

November 29, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Karen has ditched us for Barbados but the dedicated souls of The COYGIG Pod in Kathleen McNamee, Emma Byrne & Emma Carroll are present as always. It's been a quieter week with The Conti Cup getting limited coverage, so Emma Carroll has popped in for an extended stay to talk through all the real highlights of the week - Queen Jill Scott, The Toy Show and her Team of the Season (so Far)... **Make sure to listen to find out how you can win €1,000 for your local grassroots adult club!** Got a...

Tim Vickery: Neymar's uncertain return, Brazil's defensive shape & Argentina's mentality

November 28, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Tim Vickery on Monday's Football Show where Brazil's 1-0 defeat of Switzerland was the main topic of discussion. Football in association with Sky

Pat Nevin on the Qatar experience, discovering new players & England's World Cup hopes

November 28, 2022 21:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Pat Nevin in Qatar to discuss the latest major stories emerging on and off the field at the 2022 World Cup. Football in association with Sky

Kevin Kilbane on Paul Peschisolido spat, Canada's defeat and WC atmosphere from a Qatari metro station

November 28, 2022 19:55 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by OTB's man in Qatar Kevin Kilbane on Monday's Off The Ball. Having misjudged his journey from Doha's Stadium 974 for Brazil's defeat of Switzerland back to his hotel for our chat, Kevin spoke to Joe live from one of Qatar's admittedly well-serviced metro stations. Football in association with Sky

German tactical break-down, the big man up front | Jasmine Baba

November 28, 2022 10:05 - 14 minutes - 6.72 MB

German tactical analyst, Jasmine Baba joined Ger & Shane to discuss the start of Germany's World Cup and Hansi Flick's tactics. 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

Don't write off the Germans, France formidable | Gavin Cooney

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Live from Qatar, The42's Gavin Cooney joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM with the latest from the World Cup, including a powerful experience at the Iran-Wales game, two football philosophies clashing in Spain vs Germany, and just how good this France team are. 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 mor...

The OTB World Cup Brief | Germany and Spain draw, Portugal bid for last 16 spot

November 28, 2022 07:07 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with Cathal Mullaney of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

Brian Kerr: Balancing an 'immoral, disgusting' World Cup with a love of football

November 27, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by the former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr for a discussion about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Football in association with Sky

Rafa Honigstein on a German nightmare, 'Sunday league defending,' and finding a way by Spain

November 27, 2022 11:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Aidan Delaney was joined by journalist Rafa Honigstein to discuss Germany's disastrous start to the 2022 World Cup, and whether they can get back on track against Spain in Sunday's group stage clash. Football in association with Sky

FOOTBALL SATURDAY - England Woes | Brilliant Brazil | Best World Cup Goals

November 26, 2022 17:50 - 1 hour - 78 MB

OTB's John Duggan was joined by former Republic of Ireland international David Connolly, League of Ireland legend Graham Gartland and the broadcaster Johnny Ward to discuss the latest news in the world of football. The lads talked England's tepid draw with the USA, Germany on the brink once again and where does Richarlison's goal stand amongst the World Cup greats. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Kevin Kilbane: Maguire bounces back, Bale breaking records

November 25, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 9.33 MB

Former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane is live from Doha to preview England’s match against the USA. 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 OTB World Cup Brief | Richarlison magic, Wales seek first win, English and Dutch in action

November 25, 2022 06:45 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

Evan Ferguson: Choosing Brighton over Liverpool, Irish debut

November 25, 2022 06:30 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MB

Shane Hannon spoke to young Republic of Ireland star, Evan Ferguson about his move to Brighton, his first international cap and working under Stephen Kenny. 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

'It hurt my b****' | Kevin Kilbane on camel riding, 3-hour pre-games & Canada's World Cup story

November 24, 2022 21:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Kevin Kilbane joined Nathan Murphy live from the 2022 World Cup for a chat about all he's been doing in Qatar. Spending his days analysing the matches on Canadian television, Kevin also explained all that he's been up to on his day off. Football in association with Sky

JOHN GILES: England start well at World Cup | Argentina shocked | Uphill task for Germany

November 24, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Republic of Ireland legend John Giles is with Nathan Murphy to review the first week at the World Cup. Football on OTB with Sky.

Joseph Ndo explains how Samuel Eto'o has changed Cameroon's outlook | The Football Show

November 24, 2022 18:45 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Nathan Murphy was joined by the former Cameroon international Joseph Ndo to discuss the country's World Cup defeat to Switzerland on Thursday morning. Football in association with Sky

Mark Your Card: Football | Are Germany done for? Lewandowski to let rip?

November 24, 2022 10:45 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to pick through the most interesting ties in this weekend's World Cup fixtures. Mark Your Card Football is all in association with Betway. Get Ireland-customer exclusive free bets, boosts and superboosts on the World Cup and more. 18+, T&Cs apply. Bet the responsible way - visit Dunlewey.net.

Glazers selling United, Gavi a 'hotheaded young bull' | Andy Mitten

November 24, 2022 10:10 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Football journalist Andy Mitten joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to react to the latest at the World Cup, plus the news that the Glazers are open to selling Manchester 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

WORLD CUP: Germany falter, Spain shine | Dave McIntyre

November 24, 2022 10:10 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MB

Commentator extraordinaire Dave McIntyre joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM for the latest World Cup news, with Argentina & Germany facing effective knockout games from here on, and hot favourites Brazil facing a tricky Serbian side today. 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 acr...