OTB Football
2,992 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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
Defeat in Armenia | Wasted Opportunity | Obafemi should start | David Connolly
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBFormer Irish international striker David Connolly joined Ger and Nathan to reflect on the Republic of Ireland's disappointing 1-0 defeat to Armenia on Saturday. 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
Ireland undone in Yerevan | Where did it go wrong against Armenia? | STUEY BYRNE & JOHNNY WARD
June 05, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBStuart Byrne joined Johnny Ward on Sunday's Off The Ball to reflect on the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 defeat to Armenia in the Nations League on Saturday evening. The lads were joined in studio by former Dublin hurler David 'Dotsy' O'Callaghan who was watching the Munster hurling final clash between Limerick and Clare. Football is in association with Sky
ARMENIA 1-0 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND | Vinny Perth - post-match reaction | Nations League
June 04, 2022 15:42 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBVinny Perth joined John Duggan for immediate reaction to the Republic of Ireland's defeat to Armenia in the UEFA Nations League. Football w/ @SkyIreland
GAVIN COONEY IN YEREVAN | Armenia vs Ireland preview | Predicted XI | Kenny's tenure to date
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBGer Gilroy is joined by Gavin Cooney as he reports LIVE from Yerevan, as we preview Ireland’s clash with Armenia tomorrow evening. Football with @SkyIreland
Ireland Nations League preview | Obafemi to lead the line? | Karen Duggan
June 03, 2022 09:30 - 16 minutes - 7.77 MBFormer Republic of Ireland defender and now COYGIG co-host, Karen Duggan, joined Adrian and Johnny to look ahead to Ireland's clash with Armenia on Saturday. 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
PAUL MCSHANE INTERVIEW: 'Henry's handball still makes me sick' | Ireland memories | New look Manchester United
June 02, 2022 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBNathan Murphy is joined by former Ireland international Paul McShane, talking about his decision to announce his retirement from professional football, and his role in the Manchester United academy. Football with @SkyIreland
Trent is not a good defender | Kalvin Philips to City | CL final reaction | JOHN GILES
June 02, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBNathan Murphy is joined by Ireland football legend John Giles to talk through all the biggest stories from the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland
Pogba leaves United for free again | Martial earning more than Salah | Andy Mitten
June 02, 2022 09:30 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBUnited We Stand's Andy Mitten joined Aisling and Ger on #OTBAM to chat about Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard's departure from Manchester United and what could be a busy summer ahead for their new boss Erik ten Hag. 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 as...
SEASON IN REVIEW | Graham Hunter and Matt Slater | Fan violence, Newcastle’s takeover & Mbappe’s bumper deal | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
June 01, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBJoe Molloy is joined by football experts Graham Hunter and Matt Slater for a special edition of The Football Show, as we look back on some of the biggest talking points & events from the 2021/22 season. Football with @SkyIreland
Ireland's Nations League | Rating Liverpool | Nathan Murphy
June 01, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBNathan Murphy joined this morning's OTB AM to talk Ireland's Nations League hopes and Liverpool's season. 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
Champions League hangover for Liverpool | Ireland gear up for Armenia | Undercover Gardai tackle cocaine at LOI grounds
May 31, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJoe Molloy is joined by The Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell for Tuesday’s edition of The Football Show, as they discuss the Ireland’s Nations League campaign & the aftermath of the Champions League final. Football with @SkyIreland
Carnage in Paris | Madrid are champions of Europe | Too many games taking its toll on Salah | PAT NEVIN
May 30, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBJoe Molloy is joined by former Chelsea & Everton player Pat Nevin to dissect everything that happened this weekend in football, from the chaos in Paris to Nottingham Forest’s promotion back to the Premier League. Football with @SkyIreland
Liverpool fans' unbelievable patience | Police 'agenda' in Paris | What will UEFA do next?
May 30, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBJoe Molloy is joined by the chief football writer for The Times, Henry Winter, to discuss what exactly happened on Saturday night in Paris, who is to blame & what should happen next. Football with @SkyIreland
Mark Lawrenson on the Champions League final | Florentino Perez | Real Madrid | what's next for Mane
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MBMark Lawrenson gives his thoughts on the weekend's Champions League Final, what is next for Sadio Mane and just how good are Real Madrid. 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
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: Liverpool have no-one to blame but themselves | RAY HOUGHTON
May 29, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBFormer Liverpool player and Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton joined Joe Molloy on Sunday's Off The Ball to review his former club's Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday night. Football in association with Sky
CONOR MOORE IN PARIS: Gassed by French police | A Liverpool fan's 'crazy' CL final experience
May 29, 2022 16:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe brilliant Conor Moore joined Joe Molloy on Sunday's Off The Ball to relay his first-hand experience of attending last night's Champions League final as a Liverpool fan. Football in association with Sky
FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Lawro in studio - Liverpool v Real | 1980s nostalgia | Jack Charlton memories
May 28, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBMark Lawrenson was in studio for OTB Football Saturday this afternoon for our Champions League final preview special! Dan McDonnell and Shane Keegan were in too alongside Shane Keegan, as we took a look ahead to Liverpool v Real Madrid. Football with @SkyIreland
League of Ireland Late Night | Shane Keegan and special guest Chris Shields
May 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBFormer Dundalk manager Shane Keegan was the host of League of Ireland Late Night this week, with special guest host Chris Shields taking your calls after an exciting round of LOI action.
Ancelotti's brilliance | Liverpool's final push | Play-off final preview | THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF
May 27, 2022 10:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBPhil Egan is joined by Aisling O’Reilly & David Connolly for the FINAL episode of The Football Kick-Off, as we look back on the end of the Premier League, and preview the Champions League final. Football with @SkyIreland
Kevin Kilbane on Everton | Saipan 20 years on | the Champions League final
May 27, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBFormer Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane on Frank Lampard, Everton, the Champions League final and the best ginger footballers ever. 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 on Liverpool | Champions League final | team selection
May 27, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MBThe Anfield Wrap's Gareth Roberts previews the Champions League final. Can Liverpool realise their treble aspirations? 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 rise of Luis Diaz | Champions League final preview | Will Firmino make Brazil’s WC squad?
May 26, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJohnny Ward is joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery to preview the Champions League final, as we look at the South American talent on show, including the rise of Luis Diaz. Afterward, Graham Gartland joins to talk about all the biggest stories from the #LOI @Football with @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES: Reaction to final day of PL action | Is Marsch the right man going forward for Leeds? | CL Final preview
May 26, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBJohnny Ward is joined by Irish football legend John Giles, as they look back on the final round of PL fixtures, with Man City crowned champions, Leeds’ survival and preview Saturday’s Champions League. Football with @SkyIreland
Mane leaving Liverpool? | Madrid ready to splash the cash | Deal Or No Deal?
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOTB Sports' Phil Egan looks at the latest transfer speculation on Deal Or No Deal. #OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Madrid chasing number 14 against Liverpool | Humiliation of Mbappe rejection | Dermot Corrigan
May 26, 2022 08:20 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Athletic's Dermot Corrigan gave a Spanish perspective ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward
TOMMIE GORMAN: The story behind his iconic Roy Keane interview post-Saipan
May 25, 2022 20:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBLegendary Irish journalist Tommie Gorman joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's Off The Ball to reflect on the iconic interview he conducted with Roy Keane shortly after the Republic of Ireland captain had departed Saipan in 2002. Football is in association with Sky Ireland
GRAHAM HUNTER: Mbappé to stay at PSG, Champions League Preview, Luis Suárez' next move | OTB AM
May 25, 2022 10:15 - 20 minutes - 19 MBGraham Hunter deep dives into Kylian Mbappé's decision to stay at PSG and looks ahead to the Champion's League Final Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Is Man City’s dominance the best in PL history? | Saipan 20 years on | Erik Ten Hag's arrival | DAMIEN DELANEY & ROB DAWSON
May 24, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJoe Molloy is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Damien Delaney, as they look back on the Premier League’s final round of fixtures, and look ahead to the Champions League final. Afterwards, ESPN's Rob Dawson stops by to discuss Erik Ten Hag's first press conference as Man United manager. Football with @SkyIreland
Saipaniversary | Jason McAteer on Roy Keane row | David Connolly's unseen tapes
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBJason McAteer and David Connolly joined Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Saipan, which saw Ireland captain Roy Keane depart the squad on the eve of the 2002 World Cup finals. #OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlesFlow
Saipaniversary | Dion Fanning and John Duggan | #OTBAM
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJohn Duggan and Dion Fanning joined Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM to look back on the events of Saipan, 20 years on. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward
Cork's players demanding more of each other | Lazarus Lehane | Hurling | Sarah O'Donovan
May 24, 2022 12:45 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBSarah O'Donovan joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to chat about Cork's revival which has seen them qualify for the All-Ireland series in the hurling championship. #OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Erik ten Hag's task at Manchester United | Summer clear out ahead? | Daniel Harris
May 24, 2022 12:30 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBFootball writer Daniel Harris joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss Erik ten Hag's first press conference at Manchester United and the task facing the Dutchman in trying to break the dominance of Liverpool and Manchester City. #OTBAM with Gillette| #BestFaceForward
MAN CITY WIN THE PREMIER LEAGUE | Gerrard’s villa let 2-0 lead slip | Leeds avoid relegation | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
May 23, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJoe Molloy is joined by former Chelsea & Everton player Pat Nevin for Monday’s edition of The Football Show, as the premier league comes to a close after a dramatic final day of fixtures. Football with @SkyIreland
Philippe Auclair: Why we love Liverpool more than Manchester City | Has Kylian Mbappe changed football forever?
May 23, 2022 18:50 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWhy do we all admire Liverpool and find Manchester City tolerable at best? The brilliant Philippe Auclair joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Off The Ball to reflect on the final day of the Premier League season, as well as taking a look at Kylian Mbappe's decision to remain a PSG player. Football is in association with Sky Ireland
MARK LAWRENSON: Thiago injury concerns, managers talking 'sh1t' | Football on OTB AM
May 23, 2022 10:59 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMark Lawrenson reflects on a dramatic final day in the Premier League. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
OTB FOOTBALL SATURDAY | David Meyler and co - Premier League final day preview | Saipan 20 years on
May 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBJohn Duggan is joined by David Meyler, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward for OTB Football Saturday this afternoon! We're discussing the final day of action in the Premier League - the title race, battle for top four, and relegation D-Day. We're also reminiscing on Saipan 20 years on... Football with @SkyIreland
Final day drama prediction | Everton’s heroic comeback | Pitch invasions | THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF
May 20, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBPhil Egan is joined by Colm Boohig & Damien Delaney for this week’s episode of The Football Kick-Off, as they look ahead to the final day of the Premier League season. Football with @SkyIreland
Barca vs Lyon Champions League Final, WSL, US WNT break new ground | Kathleen McNamee
May 20, 2022 09:42 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBCOYGIG podcast host Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to the Champions League Final as heavyweights Barca & Lyon square off in Turin. OTB AM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Reaction: 'EMBARRASSING Everton celebration scenes' | OTB AM
May 20, 2022 09:38 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOTB AM reacts to Frank Lampard's Everton securing their Premier League future. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ten Hag’s gets straight to work | Will De Jong reunite with his former boss? | Premier League latest | Andy Mitten
May 19, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWill O’Callaghan is joined by United We Stand editor Andy Mitten to discuss Manchester United’s season & Erik Ten Hag cutting his holiday short to get to work straight away. Football with @SkyIreland
Ten Hag’s gets straight to work | Will De Jong reunite with his former boss? | Premier League latest | Andy Mitten
May 19, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWill O’Callaghan is joined by United We Stand editor Andy Mitten to discuss Manchester United’s season & Erik Ten Hag cutting his holiday short to get to work straight away. Football with @SkyIreland
Gavin Kilkenny: Bournemouth promotion, PL dreams, Ireland
May 19, 2022 10:30 - 20 minutes - 9.24 MBRising Irish football star Gavin Kilkenny joined OTB AM to talk about his future, Bournemouth's promotion & Ireland. 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
Match-fixing scandal in LOI | The dangers of pitch invasions | Europa League Final updates | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
May 18, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJoe Molloy is joined by The Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell for Wednesday’s edition of The Football Show, chatting about all the biggest stories, including the ongoing investigation into match-fixing in the League of Ireland. Football with @SkyIreland
Phil Egan | Liverpool send title to final day | Forest pitch invasion
May 18, 2022 09:30 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MBPhil Egan reacts to Liverpool's comeback against Southampton. The chances of Villa getting a result against City on the final day and the pitch invasion after Forest's semi-final win over Sheffield United.
Are Real Madrid returning to the top? | Raiola’s legacy | How successful will Haaland be at City? | GRAHAM HUNTER
May 17, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBJohnny Ward is joined by Spanish football expert Graham Hunter to dissect all the biggest talking points in football, including the return of Madrid, Mino Raiola’s legacy & Erling Haaland. Football with @SkyIreland
LOUISE QUINN | Birmingham City future | Brilliant Barca | Upcoming qualifiers
May 17, 2022 10:04 - 22 minutes - 21 MBRepublic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn joined Aisling and Eoin on #OTBAM to chat about Birmingham's relegation, her future at the club and Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. #OTBAM with @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow
Jake Daniels: Less homophobic isn't good enough | Booing Liverpool fans | Leaked Newcastle jersey
May 16, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBJoe Molloy is joined by David Connolly, followed by Tony Evans for Monday’s edition of The Football Show, reviewing all the biggest stories from the weekend, as Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties and Man City slip up. Football with @SkyIreland
Mark Lawrenson: FA Cup final | BBC exit | PL title race | OTB AM
May 16, 2022 09:20 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMark Lawrenson joined OTB AM to reflect on Liverpool's FA Cup victory, Man City's wobble & his announcement that he's called time on his 30+ years with the BBC. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
BRIAN KERR | West Ham should keep Jarrod Bowen | Can Leeds United stay in the Premier League?
May 15, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBFormer Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr spoke with Stephen Doyle after West Ham's 2-2 draw with Manchester City. Football w/ Sky
OTB FOOTBALL SATURDAY - FA Cup final memories | Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Derry | Bazunu to Everton?
May 14, 2022 13:28 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBShane Hannon was joined by Dan McDonnell and Shane Keegan for OTB Football Saturday - as they delved into their FA Cup final memories ahead of Chelsea v Liverpool! They also talked Shamrock Rovers stretching their SSE Airtricity Premier Division lead to four points last night, and reported interest from Everton in Gavin Bazunu. @SkyIreland