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!
The Football Show on Off The Ball with Nathan and Joe.
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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 MBNathan 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 MBEoin 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 MBGer 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 MBArsenal 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 MBNathan 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 MBSergio 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 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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 MBSam 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 MBDaniel 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 MBFor 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 MBJoe 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 MBUnited 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 MBFormer 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 MBIt 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 MBNathan 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 MBDavid 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 MBNathan 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 MBNathan 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 MBGraham 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 MBKenny 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 MBJoe 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 MBOTB 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 MBNathan 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 MBJoe 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 MBFormer 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 MBKathleen 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 MBFormer 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 MBFormer 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 MBShane 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 MBJohnny 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 MBFormer-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 MBNathan 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 MBThe 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 MBGraham 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 MBJoe 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 MBEoin 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 MBEoin 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 MBLiverpool 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 MBJoe 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 MBThe 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 MBOn 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 MBPat 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 MBFootball 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 MBFormer 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 MBFormer 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 MBJohnny 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 MBShane 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 MBDavid 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 MBThe Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill reflects on Liverpool hammering Manchester United and looks ahead to the title run-in. OTB AM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow