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
‘I was going out of my training to get GK coaching’ | Barcelona's Tiki-taka | Ireland's goalkeepers
March 28, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIt can be difficult to find the right goalkeeping coach, but once you've found them you'll do anything to stick with them, according to former Republic of Ireland captain Emma Byrne. She joined OTB AM on Tuesday to discuss the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona, Arsenal and look ahead to Ireland's trip to Sweden. OTB AM in association with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
DELANEY & KILBANE: How Kenny changed Ireland | Nations League | Canada going to the World Cup
March 28, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBFormer Republic of Ireland internationals Damien Delaney and Kevin Kilbane joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show this evening to reflect on Ireland's 2-2 draw with Belgium on Saturday afternoon. Given that he joined us from Canada, Kevin also shared what the mood is like in the country following a weekend in which the Canadian men's team qualified for their first World Cup since 1986. Football is in association with Sky
MATT HOLLAND: Ireland mixing it up, Kenny plan comes together | OTB AM
March 27, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBFormer-Ireland international Matt Holland reflects on Kenny's side holding their own against the Belgians at the Aviva on Saturday. With Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland - Belgium preview | Should we embrace the Euros? | Derry's blistering start | FOOTBALL SHOW
March 24, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBRichie McCormack is joined by Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins to chat about the club's flying start to the League of Ireland season. Dion Fanning of The Curreny is also on hand to chat Ireland-Belgium, plus the FAI joint bid to host Euro 2028. @SkyIreland
World Cup play-off breakdown | Italy navigating dangerous waters | OTB Football
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBEoin Sheahan took a deep dive into each of Thursday nights World Cup play-offs, including Portugal vs Turkey and Italy vs North Macedonia. Italian football journalist, Paddy Agnew also joined #OTBAM to discuss Italy's preparations for the tie. The Azzurri face the prospect of failing to qualify for consecutive World Cups for the first time in their history should they fail to beat North Macedonia tonight. If they do win, they will face the winner of Portugal or Turkey in order to ensure a p...
Predicting the Ireland XI vs Belgium | Ebosele set to leave Derby for Serie A | Nathan Murphy
March 23, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNathan Murphy joined Eoin Sheahan and Johnny Ward on Wednesday's #OTBAM to try and predict the Ireland XI that will line out from the start against Belgium. The lads also discussed Festy Ebosele's pending move to Udinese and Wayne Rooney's recent comments on his decision. They also spoke about Jamie McGrath's omission from Stephen Kenny's squad as the young Irish winger struggles for game time at Wigan.
THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Dan McDonnell | International break preview | Euro 2028 bid reaction
March 23, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell joins Joe Molloy for Wednesday’s edition of The Football Show, previewing this weekend’s international fixtures and reacting to Ireland’s joint Euro 2028 bid to host. Football with @SkyIreland
The COYGIG Pod Ep.18 | Louise Quinn | Sweden switch, Blues' battle & missing out on the Ireland captaincy.
March 22, 2022 11:27 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this week's COYGIG Pod, Karen Duggan and Pearl Slattery are joined by Ireland and Birmingham's Louise Quinn. Currently in a battle to avoid WSL relegation, she's had a busy first year with the Blues, coming directly into the side as captain upon signing. Having turned professional playing in Sweden many years ago and with almost a century of Ireland caps, she is taking it all in her stride, as well as the pressures of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign, one which she thinks could chan...
Arteta’s master plan coming together | Celebrations criticism | Andrew Mangan | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 22, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBArseblog creator Andrew Mangan joins Joe Molloy for Tuesday’s edition of The Football Show – chatting about player celebrations and top four hopes. Football with @SkyIreland
THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Barca triumph over Madrid | Everton | Pat Nevin & Guillem Balague
March 21, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBPat Nevin & Guillen Balague join Joe Molloy to discuss Real Madrid's heavy defeat to Barcelona in the El Clasico & all things Premier League. @SkyIreland
Alexander-Arnold concerns | Everton's woes | Mark Lawrenson on OTB AM
March 21, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBMark Lawrenson looks back at the weekend's football action. Live with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
BRIAN KERR | Is Will Keane a top class player? | What is going on with Obafemi?
March 20, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBBrian Kerr joined Will O'Callaghan for post-match analysis of Tottenham's win over West Ham, and spoke about the latest on Michael Obafemi and Will Keane. Football with Sky
League of Ireland Late Night: Derry Go Top, Rovers Drop More Points, Drogs Win Louth Derby
March 19, 2022 12:35 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBShane Keegan, Johnny Ward, and Nathan Murphy were joined by fans from across the Premier and First Divisions on League of Ireland Late Night on a night where Derry beat Pats to go to the summit. Take part in the debate every Friday night on Twitter Spaces on the Off The Ball account.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Champions League & Europa League reaction | PL title challenge intensifies
March 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBShane Hannon is joined by Johnny Ward, Dan McDonnell and David Connolly for this week’s edition of Football Saturday, chatting about all the biggest and best stories from around the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland
Liverpool crank up the pressure | Manchester United's Ground Zero | Marcus Rashford blame game | Brazil's Class of 22 | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 16, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBMark Critchley & Tim Vickery join Joe for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ Sky Ireland
DEBATE: How far are Man United from competing? | Arsenal | Gabriel Martinelli to Liverpool? | Incredible youngsters
March 16, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBKenny Cunningham joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to reflect on Manchester United's loss to Atletico Madrid. He also looked ahead to tonight's blockbuster Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool. #OTBAM is live with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Football with Phil Egan | Champions League | Will Everton be relegated?
March 08, 2022 09:58 - 12 minutes - 730 BytesPhil Egan joined Ger and Eoin in studio for football talk on OTB AM - previewing Liverpool's Champions League second-leg tonight, and discussing whether or not Everton can survive the drop. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever ...
Pearl Slattery | Growing women's soccer | Shels' title defence | WNL so far
March 08, 2022 09:52 - 13 minutes - 819 BytesShelbourne star Pearl Slattery was on OTB AM to discuss the growth of the women's game, Shels' looking to defend their title, and the WNL season so far. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB ...
What ails Man United? | Virtuoso Man City | Tottenham thump Everton | Danny Mills & Pat Nevin | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 07, 2022 22:13 - 49 minutes - 2.91 KBDanny Mills & Pat Nevin join Joe to recap the weekend that was in the world of football In association w/ @SkyIreland
Man United throw in the towel | Beautiful Liverpool | City cruising | David Meyler
March 07, 2022 10:52 - 36 minutes - 2.16 KBDavid Meyler reflects on the weekend's Premier League action, including a dismal performance by Manchester United in the Manchester derby. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK | #BestFaceForward Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Netwo...
Brian Kerr: United were 'Outplayed, outthought and outfought' | City 4-1 United
March 07, 2022 06:10 - 10 minutes - 638 BytesBrian Kerr spoke to Joe Molloy live from the Etihad after Manchester United's crushing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Football w/ Sky Ireland Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Football Saturday: Jack Byrne in studio | Manchester Derby | sportswashing
March 05, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 5.45 KBShamrock Rovers star Jack Byrne joined John, Dan and Johnny in studio this afternoon for OTB Football Saturday. They discussed sportswashing, last night's League of Ireland, abuse of referees, and looked ahead to tomorrow's Manchester Derby. @SkyIreland
League Of Ireland Late Night: Rovers fall to second defeat in four games | Duff's Shels lose to Derry
March 05, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour - 4.38 KBOn Episode Four of League of Ireland Late Night, Nathan Murphy, Johnny Ward, and Shane Keegan were joined by fans across the leagues to look back on Friday night's games. Have your say on League of Ireland Late Night, every Friday at 10pm on Twitter Spaces. We'll be live on the Off The Ball Twitter account
THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF | Manchester Derby w/ David Meyler
March 04, 2022 11:59 - 45 minutes - 2.69 KBFormer Republic of Ireland international David Meyler joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for the latest installment of the Football Kick-Off. In association with Sky Ireland
From Ukraine camp to watching Russia invade | Ukrainian footballer Nicole Kozlova
March 04, 2022 11:48 - 13 minutes - 812 BytesFootballer Nicole Kozlova shares her experience of watching the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfold.
Brian Kerr | Manchester Derby preview | Spurs | League of Ireland
March 04, 2022 11:48 - 20 minutes - 1.22 KBFormer Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr previewed the weekend's Premier League action on OTB AM.
Al Foran: Annoying Gary Neville | Football impressions | Man United | Launching a podcast
March 04, 2022 11:47 - 14 minutes - 860 BytesImpressionist and comedian Al Foran joined Friday's OTB AM to discuss his new Go Loud podcast, Goalmouth.
Man United's March Madness | Irish players to watch | Andy Mitten & Gavin Cooney | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 03, 2022 22:57Andy Mitten & Gavin Cooney join Nathan for Thursday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ @SkyIreland
'Bielsa performed miracles at Leeds - he deserved more' | JOHN GILES
March 03, 2022 22:33 - 30 minutes - 1.78 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
Abramovich's legacy | Ronaldo | Manchester Derby | Daniel Harris on OTB AM
March 03, 2022 11:47 - 27 minutes - 1.59 KBDaniel Harris reflects on Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea and looks ahead to the Manchester derby.
Abramovich's Chelsea fire sale | Everton issues | Jonathan Wilson & Dan McDonnell | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 02, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 2.73 KBDan McDonnell & Jonathan Wilson join Joe for Wednesday's Football Show In association w/ @SkyIreland
THE MISSING ROY KEANE TAPES: Inside his controversial Manchester United exit
March 02, 2022 13:16 - 25 minutes - 1.48 KBJoe Molloy was joined by OTB's own Mick McCarthy, Ronan Mullen and Arthur James O'Dea to discuss an article written by Daniel Taylor in The Athletic about Roy Keane's controversial exit from Manchester United. Football w/ Sky
Burnley in trouble | Record Irish ticket sales | Post-Bielsa Leeds | Abramovich & fan ownership, Conte, LOI revival
March 02, 2022 11:41 - 56 minutes - 3.31 KBGer Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy chat football on OTB AM. Phil Egan later joined OTB AM to talk mid-week football and more. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK | #BestFaceForward Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. ...
Marsch-ing on together | What next for Leeds United? | Bye Bye Bielsa | ADAM POPE
March 01, 2022 22:07 - 13 minutes - 801 BytesAdam Pope of the BBC joins us to assess what's next for Leeds after the departure of Marcelo Bielsa In association w/ @SkyIreland
Marsch-ing on together | What next for Leeds United? | Bye Bye Bielsa | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 01, 2022 22:07 - 13 minutes - 801 BytesAdam Pope of the BBC joins us to assess what's next for Leeds after the departure of Marcelo Bielsa In association w/ @SkyIreland
The Roy Keane MUTV tapes 'uncovered' | David Gill's Chamber of Secrets | Who was the Man United mole? | FOOTBALL SHOW
March 01, 2022 21:08 - 25 minutes - 1.52 KBAs The Athletic's Daniel Taylor recounts Roy Keane's final days at Old Trafford, we reflect on the hubbub which surrounded his infamous [and untelevised] MUTV punditry appearance.
JACK BYRNE | Wonder-goal; Stephen Kenny texts; McPhail influence
March 01, 2022 12:18 - 12 minutes - 730 BytesShamrock Rovers star Jack Byrne spoke with Nathan Murphy after his side's 3-1 SSE Airtricity Premier Division win over Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium last night. #OTBAM is live every morning with with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcas...
VINNY PERTH | How to increase LOI audience | Jack Byrne | best stadia
March 01, 2022 11:19 - 29 minutes - 1.7 KBVinny Perth joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM for a chat around the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland season so far! They discussed Jack Byrne's wonder-goal for Rovers last night, the best stadiums in the country, and ways in which we can improve LOI coverage. #OTBAM is live every morning with with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am acro...
FOOTBALL SHOW | Is the Abramovich era over? | Disgraceful FIFA
February 28, 2022 22:04 - 30 minutes - 1.8 KBFormer Chelsea and Everton footballer Pat Nevin joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Football Show to discuss the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Roman Abramovich and FIFA's approach to Russia. Football w/ Sky Ireland
JASON MCATEER: Should Kelleher leave Liverpool? | 'Quadruple is on!'
February 28, 2022 20:33 - 18 minutes - 1.08 KBFormer Liverpool player and Republic of Ireland international Jason McAteer joined OTB Sports to discuss the club's Carabao Cup win and Caoimhin Kelleher. Football w/ Sky Ireland
MARK LAWRENSON: Cup final win reaction | Russia and Chelsea | OTB AM
February 28, 2022 11:22 - 22 minutes - 1.31 KBIreland and Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson reflects on Liverpool's latest cup win. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK | #BestFaceForward Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Football Saturday | Eoin Doyle - Vincent Tan; Kelleher; Championship quality
February 26, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 5.61 KBSt Pats striker Eoin Doyle joined John Duggan, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward in studio for OTB Football Saturday - with stories galore from his career to date! Also talked Ronaldo, Caoimhin Kelleher, wearing gloves in matches and plenty more...
Ukraine-Russia crisis | Rob Harris on Infantino and sporting fallout
February 26, 2022 15:16 - 14 minutes - 861 BytesRob Harris from the Press Association joined John Duggan to discuss the latest sporting fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
League Of Ireland Late Night: Derry Strike Late To Beat Rovers | First Win For Duff's Shels
February 26, 2022 10:11 - 1 hour - 4.63 KBOn Episode Three of League of Ireland Late Night, Nathan Murphy, Johnny Ward, and Shane Keegan were joined by fans across the leagues to look back on Friday night's games. Have your say on League of Ireland Late Night, every Friday at 10pm on Twitter Spaces. We'll be live on the Off The Ball Twitter account.
Cork's Caoimhín, Lukaku's future and have Tottenham broken Conte?
February 25, 2022 13:43 - 48 minutes - 2.85 KBEnda Coll, Colm Boohig and Will O'Callaghan talk Caoimhin Kelleher, Lukaku and the biggest 'that guy' in football.
THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF | Who’s going to win the Carabao Cup? | David Connolly
February 25, 2022 12:51 - 31 minutes - 1.84 KBGer Gilroy and Enda Coll are joined by former Ireland international David Connolly to look ahead to the five best games on the TV this weekend! Football with @SkyIreland
EXPLAINER: Russia's grip on UEFA | Gazprom, Champions League, Putin, Ukraine
February 25, 2022 10:47 - 23 minutes - 1.4 KBProfessor Simon Chadwick from Paris's Emlyon Business school - an expert in the Geopolitical Economy of Sport - joined OTB AM to discuss UEFA's relationship with Gazprom and the Russian Federation. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward
THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Leeds United struggles, Missing Bamford, Bielsa future
February 24, 2022 21:57 - 30 minutes - 1.78 KBNathan Murphy joined by Sports Broadcaster Adam Pope to chat about Leeds United after their 6-0 hammering at Anfield last night in the Premier League @SkyIreland
JOHN GILES | Is Conte’s time up at Spurs? | Fernandes attitude problem | Leeds’ relegation trouble
February 24, 2022 20:47 - 21 minutes - 1.29 KBFormer Republic of Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to discuss all the biggest and best stories from the world of football, including Antonio Conte’s shocking post-match comments and Leeds United’s relegation battle. Football with @SkyIreland
World Cup of Man United CB's | Who is your number one? | Kenny Cunningham
February 24, 2022 11:25 - 19 minutes - 1.16 KBKenny Cunningham rates Man United's best CBs from the dawn of the PL Era to the present day... #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward