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
Can Ten Hag turn things around? | Did Dyche deserve the sack? | Tuchel’s pitch inspection | JOHN GILES
April 21, 2022 19:15 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIrish football legend John Giles joins Richie McCormack to chat about all things football – including the breaking news that Erik Ten Hag will become the next Manchester United manager. Football with @SkyIreland
How Black British footballers shaped the modern game | Calum Jacobs
April 21, 2022 17:30 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBEditor of the recently published A New Formation: How Black British Footballers Shaped the Modern Game, Calum Jacobs joined Richie McCormack on Thursday's Off The Ball. Football in association with Sky
JIM CRAWFORD: Ireland's 'high potential' players | Mipo misunderstanding | Kenny's influence
April 21, 2022 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBRepublic of Ireland U21 football manager Jim Crawford joined Richie McCormack to discuss the future of Irish football and more on Thursday's Off The Ball. Football is in association of Sky Ireland
THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Manchester United self-destruct at Anfield | Haaland to Man City? | LOI attendances | Dan McDonnell
April 20, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnel joins Joe Molloy for Wednesday’s edition of The Football Show, as they discuss the future of Manchester United, record attendance numbers at LOI games and the Premier League title race. Football with @SkyIreland
Liverpool's joyful front three | Another Thiago masterclass | Henderson's tactical role | David Meyler
April 20, 2022 12:20 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDavid Meyler joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's #OTBAM to discuss Liverpool's 4-0 win over Manchester United at Anfield. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Man United at an all-time low after Liverpool drubbing | Andy Mitten
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAndy Mitten joined #OTBAM to discuss all things Manchester United after they suffered a 4-0 hammering by Liverpool at Anfield. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Thiago out of this world | Pep's Achilles heel | Liverpool United preview | Mark Lawrenson
April 19, 2022 11:35 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMark Lawrenson joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Tuesday's OTBAM after Liverpool's FA Cup win over Manchester City. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
The COYGIG Pod Ep.22 | Courtney Brosnan | The GK Union | Do City deserve another trophy?
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this week's COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by the star of last weekend's 1-1 draw with the Swedes, goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan. Emma Carroll also has a combined Arsenal/Chelsea XI off the back of their FA Cup semi-final, as well as full analysis, alongside the other tie between West Ham and Manchester City. The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Irelands Women's National Team.
VINNY PERTH | Ralf Rangnick's poor team selection | United's lack of effort | Liverpool's sensational Thiago | City can still drop points
April 18, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBFormer Dundalk manager Vinny Perth spoke to Stephen Doyle after Liverpool's dominant 4-0 victory over a poor Manchester United on Tuesday night. Football w/ Sky Ireland
League Of Ireland Late Night: Derry's Lead Cut Back To Three Points
April 16, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBShane Keegan and Johnny Ward were joined by supporters from across the League of Ireland to discuss Good Friday's games on. League of Ireland Late Night.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Dyche sacked, Ten Hag hands full, Man City-Liverpool dominance
April 16, 2022 13:48 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn OTB Football Saturday it was Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward joining John Duggan in studio as usual. We looked ahead to Man City and Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final today, discussed a magic week of Champions League action, and Kenny Shiels' controversial comments. Football with @SkyIreland
Manchester United make Pogba new offer | Champions League review | Jesse Marsch comments | JOHN GILES
April 14, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIrish football legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to review this week’s Champions League drama, Paul Pogba’s new contract offer and Jesse Marsch’s Bielsa training regime comments. Football with @SkyIreland
Liverpool: 'I'd take the PL over the Champions League' | Atletico are a disgrace | Phil Thompson
April 14, 2022 11:25 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBLiverpool legend Phil Thompson looks back at last night's action and ahead to the clubs back-to-back clashes with Manchester rivals. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Who is Erik Ten Hag? | Nick Miller on the new Manchester United manager | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
April 13, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBJoe Molloy is joined by The Athletic’s Nick Miller to discuss Erik Ten Hag – the next Manchester United manager, and what he will bring to Old Trafford, including the possible return of a former Manchester United assistant coach… Football with @SkyIreland
Emma Byrne on a famous Irish draw | Reaction to 'emotional women' comments
April 13, 2022 10:29 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB134 cap ROI international Emma Byrne joined OTB AM to look back at Ireland's 1-1 draw in Gothenburg. OTB AM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
OTB AM on an amazing night of football | Ireland shock | Chelsea & Real Madrid classic
April 13, 2022 09:58 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOTB AM is joined by Nathan Murphy, Aisling O'Reilly & Julie-Ann Russell to react to an amazing Tuesday night of football action. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The COYGIG Pod Ep.21 | A winning draw in Sweden | Sue Ronan: working with FIFA | Team of the Season (so far)!
April 13, 2022 08:37 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWhat a time for Irish football, Ireland have held Sweden to a draw and Kathleen McNamee is back alongside Karen Duggan on The COYGIG Pod! They of course have a full breakdown of that fantastic 1-1 draw away in Gothenburg, Emma Carroll has the latest WSL Team of the Season (so far) and former Ireland manager and now FIFA Women's Football Technical Consultant, Sue Ronan also joins the pod! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of I...
THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Can Chelsea comeback against Madrid? | Ireland hold on for a point in Gothenburg
April 12, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell joins Joe Molloy for Tuesday’s edition of The Football Show, as Chelsea attempt the impossible at the Bernebeu and CJ Hamilton declares for Ireland. Football with @SkyIreland
Champions League preview - can Chelsea claw back Madrid? | Is Ancelotti majorly underrated? | Phil Egan on OTBAM
April 12, 2022 09:40 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPhil Egan joined Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to look at the Champions League action in the second leg of the quarter finals today.
Daniel Harris | Poor state of MUFC; Ten Hag has his hands full; should they keep Marcus Rashford?
April 12, 2022 09:11 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBDaniel Harris joined #OTBAM on Tuesday to discuss the poor state of Manchester United and whether Erik Ten Hag will have the free reign to fix them.
City and Liverpool are miles above the rest | Man United's misery continues | Mark Lawrenson
April 11, 2022 12:20 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBMark Lawrenson joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's #OTBAM to discuss all of the fallout from the epic encounter between Manchester City and Liverpool. The former Liverpool defender discussed the widening gap between the two sides and the rest of the Premier League. He also gave his thoughts on Manchester United's continuing woes as they lost further ground in the race for the top four. In association with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Manchester City vs Liverpool reaction | Lampard’s Everton know how to beat Man United
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJoe Molloy is joined by Aisling O’Reilly live from Sweden to preview Ireland’s crucial game tomorrow night, and Kenny Cunningham talks about the Premier League title race and football rivalries. Football with @SkyIreland
Liverpool will have regrets | Will City be able to see out the League? | LFC will prioritise Europe
April 09, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBFormer Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr spoke to Off The Ball's Stephen Doyle after the top of the table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. Football w/ Sky Ireland
FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Everton are in big trouble | Title race takes centre stage | Can Chelsea bounce back?
April 09, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBJohn Duggan is joined by Johnny Ward, David Meyler and Shane Keegan for this week’s edition of Football Saturday, talking us through all the biggest and best stories from the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland
League of Ireland Late Night: Greene stunner wins derby for Rovers, Pat's and Dundalk stalemate.
April 09, 2022 10:45 - 56 minutes - 51.7 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.
DAMIEN DELANEY | City-Liverpool preview | Can United beat Everton at Goodison? | Will Hodgson drag Watford out of relegation? | The Kick-Off
April 08, 2022 10:52 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBGer Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined by Damien Delaney to talk through all the top fixture in the Premier League this weekend! Football with @SkyIreland!
Liverpool's quadruple dreams and Man City clash | Anfield Wrap's Harriet Prior
April 08, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Anfield Wrap's Harriet Prior joined Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM to preview Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League. #OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Philippe Auclair | Manchester City: 'The details are crucial' | Brilliant Karim Benzema
April 07, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFrench football journalist Philippe Auclair joins Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to discuss the latest revelations surrounding Manchester City's finances, and the brilliant Karim Benzema. Football is in association with Sky
'Disastrous' United | Why Dyche should have said nothing | Everton in turmoil | JOHN GILES
April 07, 2022 16:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe brilliant John Giles joined Nathan Murphy as ever on Thursday's Off The Ball to discuss the ongoing mess at Manchester United, why Sean Dyche should have said nothing, and the best Everton can hope for with Frank Lampard. Football is in association with Sky
It's a really tough job that Ten Hag has ahead of him!' | Champions League | Burnley beat Everton
April 07, 2022 09:56 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBPhil Egan joined #OTBAM to react to another night in the UEFA Champions League, but focused on Everton losing to Burnley in the Premier League and Erik Ten Hag's impending appointment as #MUFC manager.
ERIK TEN HAG TO MANCHESTER UNITED | Simon Kuper on The Football Show
April 06, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDutch football writer Simon Kuper joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's Off The Ball to discuss Manchester United's seemingly imminent appointment of Erik ten Hag. Football is in association with Sky
Building Roy Keane back up | Ferguson's trust | How United legends differed | MICK CLEGG
April 06, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTalking Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex Ferguson and Manchester United, Mick Clegg, the club's former Power Development Coach, joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's Off The Ball to mark the release of his new book. Football is in association with Sky
UEFA Champions League fallout and reaction | The Sopranos of modern football | Trent Alexander-Arnold redefining the right back position
April 05, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBPhil Egan joined OTB AM to break down the upcoming UEFA Champions League ties on Wednesday night. Nathan Murphy also joined #OTBAM to react to Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League quarter finals. GIllette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Getting motivated to qualify for the World Cup | McCabe vs. O'Sullivan player of the match awards
April 05, 2022 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBIreland's Ruesha Littlejohn spoke with Eoin Sheahan ahead of the World Cup Qualifier against Sweden this weekend. Football w/ Sky
Liverpool take control | De Bruyne brilliance | Irish goal surge | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
April 05, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDan McDonnell joins Joe Molloy to run through all of the day's news on The Football Show. In association with Sky Ireland
World Cup draw re-emphasises the moral and practical issues with Qatar | Miguel Delaney
April 05, 2022 18:12 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBMiguel Delaney from The Independent joins Joe Molloy to reflect on his experiences at the World Cup draw in Qatar as preparations ramp up for this year's controversial staging Football is in association w/ Sky
Graham Hunter | Pep v Simeone rivalry; Liverpool's Benfica challenge; Buckfast at the Old Firm
April 05, 2022 09:53 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBGraham Hunter was on OTB AM with Ger and Eoin ahead of a big night of Champions League quarter-final first leg action, with Pep's Man City and Klopp's Liverpool both in action.
The COYGIG Pod Ep.20 | Football For All | WSL predictions | Centre-back concerns?
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBRuth Fahy is back alongside Karen Duggan for this week's COYGIG Pod where they're koined by Chris McElligott of the FAI's Football For All initiative. Emma Carroll also has the Team of the Week and there's all the WSL and WNL analysis you could ever want! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Irelands Women's National Team.
Is Ange Postecoglou who Manchester United need? | Chelsea's priorities | Pat Nevin | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
April 04, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBPat Nevin joined Joe Molloy to run through all of the weekend's biggest stories on Monday's Football Show. In association with Sky Ireland
Rangnick's plan to fix Man United | Liverpool vs Man City | Daniel Harris on OTB AM
April 04, 2022 10:55 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDaniel Harris looks back at the weekend's football action. OTB AM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
FOOTBALL SATURDAY | World Cup draw; Maguire booed; PL title race; Kenny celebrations
April 02, 2022 16:46 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBFormer Irish international David Connolly, Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent and UEFA Pro Licence coach Shane Keegan joined John Duggan on OTB Football Saturday this afternoon! We reflected on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Watford and what it means for the title race - and discussed yesterday's World Cup 2022 draw in Qatar.
THE FOOTBALL KICK OFF | Ange Postecoglou to Manchester United? | Simon Cox
April 01, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFormer Republic of Ireland international Simon Cox joined OTB's Ger Gilroy and Enda Coll to run through all of this weekend's Premier League fixtures on The Football Kick-Off. Football is in association with Sky
'I think Salah will walk away' | Harry Maguire would be welcome by another top side | MARK LAWRENSON
March 31, 2022 23:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBLiverpool legend Mark Lawrenson joined OTB AM live to discuss the return of the Premier League this weekend, discussing the Mo Salah contract situation as well as Harry Maguire at #MUFC. #OTBAM is live very weekday morning with @Gillette UK Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Mo Salah next chapter? | World Cup woes | African qualifying drama | JONATHAN WILSON
March 31, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBFootball author & journalist Jonathan Wilson joins Nathan for Thursday's Football Show In association w/ Sky Ireland
Ireland-Lithuania reaction | Troy Parrott's character arc | Harry Maguire under the hammer | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 30, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBDan McDonnell joins Richie for this Wednesday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ @SkyIreland
LOI Late Night - goes INTERNATIONAL! Ireland 1-0 Lithuania phone-in and reaction
March 30, 2022 12:15 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBShane Keegan, Johnny Ward, and Nathan Murphy were joined by Irish Football fans for immediate reaction to Troy Parrott's late, late winner - on a special International episode of LOI Late Night - live every Friday night on Twitter Spaces via the Off the Ball account.
Windsor Park and the call for an island of Ireland national football team | Eoin Sheahan in Belfast
March 29, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBEoin Sheahan braved the cold on Belfast to ask the people in the North whether or not they would support a team that was made up of players from across the 32 counties. Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Troy Parrot's late winner | The concerns around Stephen Kenny's style | Ireland 1-0 Lithuania | OTB AM Reaction
March 29, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBVinny Perth and Nathan Murphy were on OTB AM on Wednesday to analyse and assess Ireland's performance against Lithuania and what these two friendless mean for Stephen Kenny ahead of the Nations League campaign. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
The COYGIG Pod Ep.19 | Chloe Mustaki | Cancer vs. ACL mental battle, Ireland call-up and state of the WNL.
March 29, 2022 09:47 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week on The COYGIG Pod, Karen Duggan and Pearl Slattery are joined by newly capped Ireland international and Shel's Chloe Mustaki. Having been through cancer treatment in early adulthood, an ACL tear at the start of 2020 further derailed her career, but now back in full health, she was finally able to put some of those struggles behind her and get her first cap last month at The Pinatar Cup. The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Repub...
'Roy Keane is an actor!' | Ireland's young stars primed for success | STEPHEN HUNT | OTB AM
March 28, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn response to Roy Keane calling Keith Andrews a 'bullshitter', Stephen Hunt got a little bit sidetracked by Ger and Johnny as they discussed the pundit and Irish legend. Hunt also looked ahead to Ireland's friendly with Lithuania on Tuesday night. OTB AM in association with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow