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OTB Football

2,992 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 79 ratings

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!

The Football Show on Off The Ball with Nathan and Joe.

Saturday Football with JD, Dan and Johnny.

Football on OTB AM (Deal or No Deal and much more too!)

OTB Roadshows.

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Episodes

League of Ireland Late Night: Shamrock Rovers Move Four Points Clear | Dundalk Up To Third

May 14, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Nathan Murphy, Johnny Ward and Shane Keegan were joined by fans from across the Premier and First Divisions, who gave their views on the latest round of games in the League of Ireland. League of Ireland is live and looking for you to join the conversation every Friday during the season at 10pm on Off The Ball's Twitter Spaces.

Eoin Sheahan at the London Derby | Reaction special on OTB AM

May 13, 2022 12:03 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Eoin Sheahan dials in from London Town. OTB AM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Who gets the final CL place? The Football Kick-Off with David Connolly

May 13, 2022 10:53 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Ger Gilroy & Phil Egan are joined by David Connolly for this week’s edition of The Football Kick-Off, looking ahead to the weekend’s best Premier League action. Football with @SkyIreland

Ainsley Harriott: Playing like a lovely ganache | Arsenal super fan interview | OTB AM

May 13, 2022 08:05 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Arsenal super fan and celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott spoke to another Arsenal fan in Eoin Sheahan ahead of the crucial clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

'Klopp's comments were OUTRAGEOUS' | De Bruyne's flaw | '72 FA Cup | JOHN GILES & EDDIE GRAY

May 12, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by footballing legends John Giles and Eddie Gray for Thursday’s edition of The Football Show, looking back on their playing careers at Leeds United. Football with @SkyIreland

Wild Sergio Ramos docu-reality series | 'Get some self-awareness!' | Have you seen... on OTB AM

May 12, 2022 12:10 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Sergio Ramos has a record 180 Spanish caps, makes a reported €400k a week - but is his Amazon Prime Series - 'The Legend of Sergio Ramos' - any good? Joseph Conroy's been diving into the archives... OTB AM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Nobody loves Manchester City | 'Wagatha Christie' | Chelsea to follow Liverpool model

May 11, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Joe Molloy was joined by Associate Editor of The Currency Dion Fanning to discuss the Premier League run-in, Chelsea's takeover and much more on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Football in association with Sky

Are City unstoppable with Haaland? | What is Messi’s motivations with Saudi Arabia? | Marcela Mora y Araujo & Dan McDonnell

May 10, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Joe Molloy is joined in-studio by The Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell, before South American football expert Marcela Mora y Araujo joins to chat about Lionel Messi becoming an ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Football with @SkyIreland

ERLING HAALAND JOINS MANCHESTER CITY | 'Nonsense' Evra criticism | Sam Lee

May 10, 2022 18:50 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Sam Lee of The Athletic joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss Erling Haaland's imminent move to Premier League leaders Manchester City. Football in association with Sky

Daniel Harris: Haaland to City | Ten Hag will be given time | Guardiola a maverick?

May 10, 2022 10:14 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Daniel Harris joined OTB AM to discuss Manchester City, Erling Haaland, Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag. He also marvels at Pep Guardiola's positioning of himself. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

The COYGIG Pod Ep.25 | Bumper WSL review with Emma Byrne | Team of the Season | The COYGIG Awards

May 10, 2022 08:46 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

For the final episode of The COYGIG Pod before our summer break, Kathleen and Karen are joined by former Ireland captain and podcast favourite Emma Byrne to talk through the season that was in it's entirety. There's also the absolutely, 100% definitive Team of the Season and we give away the incredibly coveted COYGIG Awards for 2021/22! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Irelands Women's National Team.

"Categorically NO!" Lawro on Man City being tempted by Pogba deal | How bad a loser is Klopp?

May 09, 2022 16:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Liverpool & Republic of Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson to chat about all the biggest and best stories from the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland

ANDY MITTEN: Disgraceful Brighton loss, what's next for Man United? | Ronaldo staying, Pogba out

May 09, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

United We Stand editor and writer for The Athletic, Andy Mitten joined OTB AM to talk all things Manchester United. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

'Odegaard was magnificent' | It's still all to play for for Leeds if Bamford returns | GARY BREEN

May 08, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MB

Former Republic of Ireland defender Gary Breen spoke with Stephen Doyle after performing commentary duties for Arsenal's victory over Leeds United live from the Emirates. Football w/ Sky

OTB FOOTBALL SATURDAY - Damien Delaney | Pep legacy | Maradona jersey | Stephen Bradley staying

May 07, 2022 17:02 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

It was Damien Delaney, Dan McDonnell and Shane Keegan with John Duggan for OTB Football Saturday today! Talking Man City's big week, the Premier League title race, Stephen Bradley staying with Rovers and plenty more. Football with @SkyIreland

League of Ireland Late Night: Derry Drop Points | Bradley Staying At Shamrock Rovers

May 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Nathan Murphy, Shane Keegan, and Johnny Ward were joined by fans from across the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions on the latest edition of League of Ireland Late Night. League of Ireland Late Night is live on Off The Ball's Twitter account from 10pm every Friday during the season.

Will Man City have a CL hangover? The Football Kick-Off | David Connolly

May 06, 2022 11:01 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

David Connolly joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this week’s Football Kick-Off! Football with @SkyIreland

Where did it all go wrong for Pep & City? | Madrid’s Real good comebacks | Jonathan Wilson on the CL semis

May 05, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by Jonathan Wilson for Thursday’s edition of The Football Show, divulging all the biggest stories from this week in the sport. ⚽ with @SkyIreland

Can Jesse Marsch save Leeds? | Pep’s CL collapses | Liverpool’s historic quadruple chances | JOHN GILES

May 05, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by Irish football legend John Giles for a chat about some of the biggest and best stories from the world of sport, including Jesse Marsch’s chances of keeping Leeds in the Premier League. Football with @SkyIreland

Graham Hunter: Man City out again as Real Madrid march on | OTB AM

May 05, 2022 09:50 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Graham Hunter joined OTB AM to reflect on another night of high drama in the Champions League where Real Madrid produced a late, late comeback to reach the final. #OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

MADRID SHOCK MAN CITY | Post-Match reaction with Kenny Cunningham

May 04, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Kenny Cunningham reacts with Joe Molloy to Real Madrid's shock semi-final win over Manchester City. Football with @SkyIreland

Will Madrid Pep City to the post? | Is Ancelotti underrated? | Maradona’s jersey sale | KENNY CUNNINGHAM

May 04, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Joe Molloy is joined in-studio by former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham for Wednesday’s edition of The Football Show, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of football, with a few laughs in-between. Football with @SkyIreland

MARK LAWRENSON: LFC Champions League Final XI | Tough Salah negotiations

May 04, 2022 11:05 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

OTB AM looks back at Liverpool vs Villarreal with Mark Lawrenson. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

BIG OTB AM Liveerpool Champions League reaction podcast

May 04, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Nathan Murphy and Phil Egan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to reflect on Liverpool reaching the Champions League Final. With Gillette #EffortlessFlow

Are Leeds United in big trouble? | Stephen Bradley to Lincoln? | CL semi-final latest | Adam Pope & Dan McDonnell

May 03, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Joe Molloy is joined in-studio by the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell, while BBC’s Adam Pope will drop in for a discussion Leeds United’s relegation worries. Football with @SkyIreland

DAVID MEYLER: Liverpool On Course For Champions League final | Everton boost survival hopes

May 03, 2022 12:27 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler joined Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy to look ahead to tonight's Champions League semi-final second leg between Villarreal and Liverpool. They also chat about Everton's crucial win against Chelsea and Rodri's role at Manchester City. #OTBAM with @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

The COYGIG Pod Ep.24 | Rianna Jarrett | Leaving the WSL | Knackered Knees | Emma's TOTW

May 03, 2022 09:20 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Kathleen McNamee is joined by a COYGIG super-sub on this week's pod in the form of Pearl Slattery! Emma is back with the penultimate WSL Team of the Week and Ireland and London City Lioness's Rianna Jarrett also stops by for a chat! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Irelands Women's National Team.

'Arsenal won't care how the points come' | Arsenal weren't soft but lacked quality | GRAHAM GARTLAND

May 01, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Former League of Ireland player Graham Gartland spoke to Nathan Murphy after Arsenal's 2-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday. Football w/ Sky

BRIAN KERR: Everton have a good chance of staying up | Will Chelsea be worried about a top four place now?

May 01, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr spoke with Stephen Doyle after Everton got a much needed three points on Chelsea n Sunday. Football w/ Sky

Klopp’s new contract | Should Ten Hag keep Rashford? | Molumby’s loan made permanent | FOOTBALL SATURDAY

April 30, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Shane Hannon is joined by Johnny Ward, Graham Gartland & Simon Cox for this week’s Football Saturday, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland

How many PL titles will Klopp win by 2026? | Can United get a win before the end of the season? | THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF

April 29, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Johnny Ward is joined by Phil Egan & David Meyler for this week’s edition of The Football Kick-Off, previewing all the best fixtures in this weekend’s Premier League. Football with @SkyIreland

Matt Jarvis: Old Trafford's fall | Sancho dilemma | Rice | Diaz's impact | Football on OTB AM

April 29, 2022 11:10 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Former-West Ham winger Matt Jarvis joined this morning's OTB AM. OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

STEPHEN WARD: 'Roy Keane was always brilliant with me' | EURO '16 'madness' | Scoring vs Liverpool

April 28, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward as he discusses his career in football, having announced his retirement last week. Football with @SkyIreland

JOHN GILES: Liverpool WILL win the quadruple | Terrific Thiago | City's defensive issue

April 28, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

The brilliant John Giles joined Nathan Murphy as ever on Thursday's Off The Ball to look back over the Champions League semi-finals, the mess Manchester United continue to find themselves in, and much, much more. In association with Sky

Graham Hunter: Champions League semi-finals fallout | Poor CL reform proposals

April 28, 2022 10:05 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Graham Hunter joined OTB AM from Barcelona to reflect on the first set of Champions League semi-final ties. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Champions League format to change | Man City vs Real Madrid reaction | Gavin Cooney & Padraig Amond

April 27, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by Gavin Cooney to dissect this week’s Champions League drama, before Exeter’s Padraig Amond joins to chat about his FA Cup goals and getting promoted with Exeter. Football with @SkyIreland

Essential doc: Irish football drama & controversy | Failed France 98 campaign | Have you seen...

April 27, 2022 11:56 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Eoin Sheahan & Johnny Ward were joined by Joseph Conroy to look back at 'McCarthy's Park' - the 1999 doc following his first qualification campaign as Ireland manager. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Fallout after night of CL drama

April 27, 2022 11:50 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Eoin Sheahan, Johnny Ward and Nathan Murphy look back at last night's first leg tie. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Mark Lawrenson: Pep and Man City's wild Real Madrid encounter - reaction

April 27, 2022 11:45 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Liverpool and Rep of Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson joined OTB AM to talk Champions League. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

How dominant is the Premier League in Europe? | Champions League semi-final latest | Matt Slater & Dan McDonnell

April 26, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by The Athletic’s Matt Slater to discuss the dominance of the Premier League sides in European competitions, while the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell joins in-studio for a round-up of all the biggest stories in the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Manchester City v Real Madrid Preview | City Won't Go for Declan Rice | Sam Lee

April 26, 2022 10:13 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

The Athletic's Sam Lee joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to preview the Champions League semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola's future and City's transfer targets this summer. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow.

The COYGIG Pod Ep.23 | Jess Ziu | The WSL drain | Louise Quinn's 'bonce' #OTBCOYGIG

April 26, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

On this week's COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by another WSL starlet on the verge of making big waves over in the UK, Jess Ziu! There's all your usual WSL analysis and for one week only it a Kathleen McNamee special with the Team of the Week! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Irelands Women's National Team.

Did Everton deserve a penalty? | Merseyside derby reaction | Everton’s diving criticism | PAT NEVIN

April 25, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Pat Nevin joins Joe Molloy to chat about all things premier league including the Merseyside derby and Everton's contentious penalty appeal. Football with @SkyIreland

Daniel Harris: 'Man United could've beaten Arsenal' | OTB AM

April 25, 2022 11:45 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Football Writer Daniel Harris joins OTB AM to discuss what manager-elect Erik ten Hag will take away from Manchester United's defeat to Arsenal Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

VINNY PERTH | Chelsea need consistency if they are to win the FA Cup | Lukaku on the way out?

April 23, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joined Stephen Doyle after Chelsea beat West Ham with a late winner on Sunday. Football w/ Sky

BRIAN KERR | Luis Diaz is the prototype Klopp signing | Marcus Rashford should stay at MUFC

April 23, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr spoke with Nathan Murphy after Liverpool secured the Merseyside derby with a 2-0 win over Everton on Sunday. Football w/ Sky

Is Ten Hag’s arrival enough to rescue Man United? | Merseyside derby preview | OTB FOOTBALL SATURDAY

April 23, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Johnny Ward is joined by Dan McDonnell, Shane Keegan and Graham Gartland for this week’s edition of Football Saturday, as they discuss Sunday’s Merseyside derby & Erik Ten Hag’s arrival to Old Trafford. Football with @SkyIreland

League Of Ireland Late Night: Shamrock Rovers Win At Bohs | Derry Stay At The Summit

April 23, 2022 09:15 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward were joined by supporters from across the League of Ireland to discuss Friday's games on League of Ireland Late Night on Twitter Spaces on the Off The Ball twitter account.

Can Erik Ten Hag rescue United? Weekend PL preview | The Football Kick-Off with David Connolly

April 22, 2022 15:15 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

David Connolly joins Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on this week’s show to look at the five best fixtures coming up this weekend on the telly! Football with @SkyIreland

Thiago genius | Sympathy for Everton? | Liverpool with Caoimhe O'Neill

April 22, 2022 12:18 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill reflects on Liverpool hammering Manchester United and looks ahead to the title run-in. OTB AM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow