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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!

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Episodes

For Diego: Brilliant new football film | Having Adam McKay as a mentor | Miguel Flatow interview

February 24, 2022 11:25 - 19 minutes - 1.12 KB

Mexican film maker, Miguel Flatow, joined OTB AM ahead of the screen of his new film, For Diego, at the Dublin Film Festival tonight.  

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Dan McDonnell & Jonathan Wilson | Champions League latest | Man United future

February 23, 2022 22:06 - 1 hour - 3.73 KB

Jonathan Wilson joins Joe Molloy and Dan McDonnell to preview this evening’s Champions League clash between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, while Dan and Joe keep you up to date on all the biggest and best stories from the world of football.   Football with @SkyIreland

The 1895 Podcast with Jack Moylan

February 23, 2022 16:01 - 22 minutes - 1.33 KB

Shelbourne midfielder Jack Moylan looks ahead to this Friday night's crucial clash in Drogheda and reflects on a bittersweet night in Tolka Park last week. Darren and Gav also discuss new investment and a busy week in the Shels news cycle.

Harry Maguire's historic level of awfulness | Fred speaks out | Daniel Harris Atletico Preview

February 23, 2022 14:28 - 27 minutes - 1.61 KB

Daniel Harris looks ahead to Man United vs Atletico Madrid and the latest news from Old Trafford. #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

The COYGIG Pod Ep.15 | How do you create a WNL Team? | Sligo Rovers set-up with Emma Hansberry & CEO Colin Feehily

February 23, 2022 12:24 - 52 minutes - 3.05 KB

Directly in the wake of Ireland's successful third place play-off in the Pinatar Cup, episode 15 of The COYGIG Pod has full analysis and a very interesting chat with star of the newest Women's National League team, Emma Hansberry of Sligo Rovers and their CEO Colin Feehily to let us in on what exactly goes into setting up a new team in the league?! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team!

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Kenny Cunningham LIVE IN-STUDIO | Champions League updates | Manchester United leaks & future

February 22, 2022 22:02 - 46 minutes - 2.74 KB

Former Ireland international Kenny Cunningham joins Joe Molloy LIVE IN-STUDIO for this evening’s Champions League action, as well as to preview Manchester United’s clash with Atletico Madrid. Football with @SkyIreland

Graham Hunter | Fergie's lesson, Simeone focus, Haaland options, Barca

February 22, 2022 10:36 - 29 minutes - 1.72 KB

Graham Hunter joined Ger and Eoin to discuss the Champions League this week, Barcelona's situation, Diego Simeone, and Erling Haaland's options. 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 | #BestFaceForward

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Pat Nevin & Harriet Prior | Title race back on, Liverpool squad depth, Lukaku out of touch

February 21, 2022 18:14 - 53 minutes - 3.13 KB

Former Chelsea and Everton player Pat Nevin & The Anfield Wrap's Harriet Prior join Joe Molloy for Monday's edition of The Football Show, as the title race is blown wide open with Liverpool closing in on Manchester City.   Football with @SkyIreland

MARK LAWRENSON: Liverpool enter title race | Manchester United | Harry Kane | Lukaku | OTB AM

February 21, 2022 13:56 - 25 minutes - 1.48 KB

Liverpool and Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson looks back at a wild weekend of Premier League football. 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 | #BestFaceForward

Football Saturday | LOI start, best stadiums, Jim Goodwin, Leeds v MUFC

February 19, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 5.54 KB

On OTB Football Saturday this week we talked the LOI season kick-off, the Man United dressing room, best stadium atmospheres and more! Johnny Ward and Dan McDonnell were in studio with John Duggan. @SkyIreland

Sports autographs | Shane Hannon's memorabilia collection

February 19, 2022 14:48 - 19 minutes - 1.11 KB

Shane Hannon joined John Duggan in studio to discuss his extensive autograph collection - from Ali to Federer to Edmund Hillary! What sports memorabilia do you have? Let us know in the comments.

League Of Ireland Late Night: Episode One | Pat's Spoil Shels' Return | Rovers Up And Running

February 19, 2022 10:34 - 1 hour - 4.59 KB

Shane Keegan, Johnny Ward and Nathan Murphy were joined by fans from across the Premier and First Divisions on League of Ireland Late Night on the opening night of the new season. 

Amber Barrett: All eyes on Sweden, Streaming controversy, Pinatar Cup

February 18, 2022 12:19 - 13 minutes - 828 Bytes

Amber Barrett spoke to OTB AM as the Irish WNT take part in the Pinatar Cup. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Vinny Perth: Rovers missing Euro pedigree | Duff's Shells | Derry threat | LOI preview

February 18, 2022 12:19 - 26 minutes - 1.58 KB

Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth looks ahead to the kickoff of the new League of Ireland season. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

DAMIEN DELANEY | Idah injured | Will Conte stay? | PL preview on The Football Kick-Off

February 18, 2022 11:32 - 35 minutes - 2.06 KB

Former Ireland international Damien Delaney joins Ger Gilroy and Phil Egan ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action to look at the five best fixtures on the telly! Football with @SkyIreland

League of Ireland Season Preview | Stuey Byrne & Dan McDonnell | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 17, 2022 23:06 - 50 minutes - 2.93 KB

Stuey Byrne & Dan McDonnell join Nathan for Thursday's instalment of the The Football Show. With @SkyIreland.

JOHN GILES | Will Antonio Conte leave? | Manchester United struggles

February 17, 2022 20:50 - 19 minutes - 1.13 KB

Former Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to talk about the biggest stories from the world of football, including Antonio Conte' Spurs and Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United.   Football with @SkyIreland

Mark Lawrenson: Liverpool vs Inter | Klopp walking? | Spurs mess

February 17, 2022 11:25 - 21 minutes - 1.28 KB

Liverpool and Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson looks back on Liverpool's win in Milan in the Champions League. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Liverpool seize control at the San Siro, Leaky MUFC, Duffer's managerial debut | Kenny Cunningham | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 16, 2022 22:34 - 47 minutes - 2.76 KB

Former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joins Joe for this Wednesday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ Sky Ireland

Death, Taxes and Charlatans.. 10 Years on from the collapse of Rangers FC

February 16, 2022 16:58 - 38 minutes - 2.27 KB

Enda Coll is joined on the line by Tom English as they look back on the administration and liquidation of Rangers FC in 2012.

Mbappe masterclass | Away goals debate | LOI expectations | Nathan Murphy

February 16, 2022 12:56 - 34 minutes - 2.04 KB

Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's #OTBAM to discuss all of the latest football news after a scintillating night of Champions League action. 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 | #BestFaceForward

European Cup memories| Liverpool vs Inter preview | Phil Thompson

February 16, 2022 12:49 - 23 minutes - 1.35 KB

Liverpool great, Phil Thompson joined Wednesday's #OTBAM to discuss Liverpool ahead of their trip to San Siro to face Inter Milan. 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 | #BestFaceForward  

GRAHAM HUNTER | PSG's identity crisis, Neymar's professionalism and Mbappe's future

February 15, 2022 21:24 - 18 minutes - 1.11 KB

Graham Hunter joins us to preview the Round of 16 as the Champions League knockout stages kick-off this evening.   In association w/ Sky Ireland

FOOTBALL’S COCAINE PROBLEM | Matt Lawton on cocaine and football hooliganism

February 15, 2022 20:16 - 36 minutes - 2.11 KB

The Times’ Matt Lawton joins Joe Molloy for a special discussion on football hooliganism and the relationship between football and cocaine.   Football with @SkyIreland

The COYGIG Pod Ep.14 | Wexford Youth's Kylie Murphy | WNL preview | Emma's TOTW

February 15, 2022 11:37 - 49 minutes - 2.89 KB

On this week's COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by a true stalwart of the Women's National League, Kylie Murphy. As well as discussing her choice to be a one-club-woman unlike so many, she also joined in on the COYGIG WNL season preview before it all kicks off in a few weeks and Karen doesn't let us mention it anymore... Emma Carroll is also of course along with her final Team of the Week before the international window and Karen & Kathleen look through all the talking...

Man United's defensive issues | Champions League preview | Kenny Cunningham and David Meyler

February 15, 2022 11:24 - 40 minutes - 2.38 KB

David Meyler joined Eoin Sheahan and Kenny Cunningham on Tuesday's #OTBAM to talk all things football as the Champions League returns to action with some mouth-watering clashes this week. Cunningham and Meyler assessed Manchester United's defensive frailties and discussed the partnership between defensive midfielders and their centre-backs in light of the recent reporting around Harry Maguire. The lads also previewed all of the big games, including Liverpool's trip to San Siro on Wednesday. W...

Pat Nevin | Is the title challenge still alive, Spurs slipping, Ronaldo's goal drought

February 14, 2022 17:58 - 35 minutes - 2.11 KB

Joe Molloy joined by former Chelsea and Everton player Pat Nevin as we look back on the weekends Premier League action. @SkyIreland

Manchester United's frustrations continue | Football with Andy Mitten

February 14, 2022 11:34 - 21 minutes - 1.29 KB

United We Stand founder and Athletic writer Andy Mitten joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's #OTBAM to discuss United's current struggles under Ralf Rangnick. 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 | #BestFaceForward

Fabinho the difference as Liverpool overcome Burnley | Post-match reaction with Brian Kerr

February 13, 2022 20:01 - 15 minutes - 946 Bytes

Liverpool kept in touching distance of Manchester City with a 1-0 victory over Burnley and Brian Kerr joined Nathan Murphy to discuss their performance. Kerr discussed Liverpool's reliance on a high defensive line and whether or not they need to take so many risks. He also gave his thoughts on Fabinho, who has become a key player at Anfield over the past few seasons and popped up again with another crucial goal. Finally, Kerr delved into Manchester United's struggles which continued with anot...

Football Saturday | Lawro and co: MUFC draw, Moyes stance, LOI Preview

February 12, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 5.53 KB

On OTB Football Saturday today John Duggan was joined by Mark Lawrenson, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward to discuss the day's Premier League action. They also discussed David Moyes' stance on Kurt Zouma, Liverpool's magic, and previewed the League of Ireland season. @SkyIreland

Football with Vinny Perth: Rodgers in trouble, still a fit for Man United? Luis Diaz debut

February 11, 2022 12:40 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KB

Vinny Perth chats us through the mid-week Premier League action as we talk Leicester-Liverpool, Manchester United and much more too! 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 | #BestFaceForward 

THE FOOTBALL KICK-OFF | Premier League preview with David Connolly

February 11, 2022 11:46 - 32 minutes - 1.89 KB

Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined by former Ireland international David Connolly to look ahead to five of the biggest Premier League games on your TVs this weekend! Football with @SkyIreland

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Joey O’Brien on playing for Sam Allardyce & working with Damien Duff

February 10, 2022 21:59 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

Former Bolton Wanderers and West Ham player Joey O’Brien joins Nathan Murphy to reflect on his career, and discuss his new role as part of Damien Duff’s coaching staff at Shelbourne   Football with @SkyIreland

"Moyes came out worse than the poor cat" | Keane spurns Sunderland | Gerrard & Coutinho | JOHN GILES

February 10, 2022 20:19 - 17 minutes - 1.01 KB

John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland

The LOI Season Preview

February 10, 2022 14:17 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KB

Enda Coll and Richie McCormack look ahead to the year's League of Ireland season that kicks off next week.

The anger and enigma of Wayne Rooney | Can Manchester United save their season? | Oliver Holt & Laurie Whitwell | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 09, 2022 21:13 - 58 minutes - 3.41 KB

Oliver Holt & Laurie Whitwell join Joe for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ @SkyIreland

West Ham's PR Nightmare | Lampard's first PL game | FAI set out their stall | Nathan Murphy

February 09, 2022 12:07 - 34 minutes - 2.03 KB

Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's OTBAM to discuss all of the latest football news. To begin, the lads talked about how West Ham handled the fallout from the Kurt Zouma video and criticised the club's decision to play the defender against Watford. They then discussed Everton's performance in Frank Lampard's first game in the Premier League as the Toffees fell to Newcastle. Will Everton find themselves in the Championship next season? Finally, they spoke about the...

Misfiring Man United | Rangnick's clear out job | Managerial candidates | Daniel Harris

February 09, 2022 11:55 - 21 minutes - 1.26 KB

Journalist, Daniel Harris joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's OTBAM to assess Manchester United's draw 1-1 with Burnley. Harris discussed United's misfiring frontline and the need for the club to sign another striker this summer. He also spoke about the need for an overhaul of the playing staff, a process that has begun under Ralf Rangnick. Finally, he gave his thoughts on the names that might be linked with the manager's job once Rangnick steps into his consultant role. #OTBAM ...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Dan McDonnell reviews the FAI’s joint bid to host Euro 2028

February 08, 2022 22:44 - 51 minutes - 3 KB

The Independent’s Dan McDonnell joins Joe Molloy in studio to dissect the plans laid out by Jonathan Hill and the FAI for the next few years, including a joint bid to host Euro 2028. Football with @SkyIreland

The COYGIG Pod Ep.13 | Harriet Scott | The Blackstenius/Miedema situation | Team of the Week

February 08, 2022 11:11 - 40 minutes - 2.38 KB

On this week's COYGIG Pod, Birmingham and Ireland's Harriet Scott joins Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan. She discusses their difficult loss to Leister at the weekend, why being in a relegation battle is more exciting than safe in the middle of the table and just how mental he life is right no balancing football with her 4th year medical studies! Emma Carroll is back with the Team of the Week after our first full slate of fixtures in quite a while and Karen and Kathleen break down all the ac...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Dion Fanning & Joseph N'Do | FAI Euro 2028 bid & AFCON Final reaction

February 07, 2022 22:02 - 53 minutes - 3.13 KB

Dion Fanning joins Joe Molloy to discuss this evening’s FAI press conference, where the plan for a joint bid to host the 2028 Euros competition was laid out. Meanwhile, former Cameroon international and League of Ireland star Joseph N’Do dissects all the drama from the African Cup of Nations final between Sadio Mane’s Senegal and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt   Football with @SkyIreland

FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Mark Lawrenson, Graham Gartland & Shane Keegan | FA Cup reaction

February 05, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 6.09 KB

OTB Host John Duggan is joined by former Liverpool player Mark Lawrenson, former League of Ireland player Graham Gartland and former League of Ireland manager Shane Keegan to discuss all the biggest and best stories from the world of football.   Football with @SkyIreland

Elanga's impact, Jamie McGrath's future and Unusual Arsenal betting | The Football Show

February 04, 2022 17:44 - 47 minutes - 2.79 KB

Joe Molloy and Dan McDonnell talk Man United, Jamie McGrath's next move and the Shamrock Rovers fireworks.   Football with Sky.

Roberto Lopes' African Cup of Nations adventure

February 04, 2022 17:10 - 22 minutes - 1.33 KB

Shamrock Rovers' Roberto Lopes joins us as he continues his #AFCON2021 journey with Cape Verde   In association w/ Sky Ireland

Keane set for Sunderland? | Anthony Barry departs Ireland | DAVID CONNOLLY

February 04, 2022 14:16 - 24 minutes - 1.43 KB

Former Ireland international and teammate of Roy Keane joins Ger Gilroy to discuss his rumoured return to Sunderland, as well as the breaking news of Anthony Barry's departure from the Irish coaching set-up. Football with @SkyIreland

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Tim Vickery on South American World Cup qualifiers | Gavin Cooney on young Irish talent

February 03, 2022 22:07 - 44 minutes - 2.63 KB

Richie McCormack is joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery to talk about the World Cup qualifiers and South American talents in the Premier League. But first, The42's Gavin Cooney stops by to chat about all the young Irish talent signing for foreign clubs in the post-Brexit era. Football with @SkyIreland

JOHN GILES | Roy Keane management return? | Eriksen miracle | Can Dele Alli come good again?

February 03, 2022 21:02 - 20 minutes - 1.22 KB

John Giles joins us as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland

The 1895 Podcast with Pearl Slattery

February 03, 2022 18:53 - 26 minutes - 1.55 KB

Darren and Gav reflect on the four opening games of Damien Duff's tenure in pre-season while Shels Captain Pearl Slattery joins the pod for her first feature interview after the Club's WNL title win in 2021.

Celtic's demolition derby, Roy Keane is back and more Barca messing

February 03, 2022 15:31 - 46 minutes - 2.71 KB

Enda Coll and Will O'Callaghan look back on the Glasgow derby, Roy Keane's re-step into management and the weirdness of the January transfer window.

Roy Keane To Return To Management With Sunderland? | Craig Hope

February 03, 2022 10:54 - 11 minutes - 719 Bytes

Football writer with The Daily Mail, Craig Hope, joined Ger Gilroy to provide an update on Roy Keane's potential return to Sunderland. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward