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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

Electric Celtic hammer Rangers | Roy Keane to Sunderland? | Jamie McGrath's pastures new | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 02, 2022 22:45 - 39 minutes - 2.29 KB

Dan McDonnell joins Joe for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ @SkyIreland

Celtic and Rangers set for mega Old Firm clash | Keane vs Vieira tunnel bust-up revisited | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

February 01, 2022 22:04 - 49 minutes - 2.87 KB

Tom English joins us to talk about Celtic's Japanese stars, Ange Postecoglu and Aaron Ramsey being the biggest signing for the league since Roy Keane.

Deal or No Deal | Transfer deadline special - Dele Alli to Everton and more

February 01, 2022 12:25 - 21 minutes - 1.28 KB

Phil Egan joined Ger and Eoin in studio for a transfer deadline special episode of Deal or No Deal - talking Dele Alli to Everton and all the rest! 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 COYGIG Pod Ep.12 | Ciara Grant on her move to Rangers | The COYGIG Transfer Awards

February 01, 2022 12:05 - 51 minutes - 3 KB

For this week's COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan were all set to have a WNL pre-season breakdown with Shels' Ciara Grant, but after her recent move to Rangers we've thrown that out the window. Instead, she lets us in on the how, when and most importantly why it all came about and what the WNL could learn to keep future generations closer to home. We've also let Emma Carroll run rogue this week as we ditch the TOTW for a very special inaugural COYGIG Transfer Awards as we look at ...

Greenwood latest | How will Lampard fare at Everton? | Deadline Day Round-Up | PAT NEVIN & MIGUEL DELANEY

January 31, 2022 23:17 - 47 minutes - 2.75 KB

Pat Nevin & Miguel Delaney join Joe for Monday's Football Show In association w/ Sky Ireland

Football Saturday | Autographs, Lampard to Everton, Bohs Bob Marley

January 29, 2022 17:40 - 1 hour - 5.39 KB

It was Dan McDonnell, Shane Keegan and Graham Gartland with John Duggan for OTB Football Saturday this afternoon!   Frank Lampard looks to be on the way to Everton, Liverpool are getting busy in the transfer market, and Bohemians' Bob Marley jersey design has gone viral - we got into all that and plenty more. @SkyIreland

LILIAN THURAM INTERVIEW (EN FRANÇAIS) | LA PANSÉE BLANCHE

January 28, 2022 17:57 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KB

The French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram spoke to OTB's Ger Gilroy via interpreter David Murphy about racial inequality, education and his new book, White Thinking.  This version of the interview contains both the English and French language aspects of the conversation which took place.

LILIAN THURAM INTERVIEW | "Racism is a political issue, not societal"

January 28, 2022 17:49 - 24 minutes - 1.43 KB

The French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram spoke to OTB's Ger Gilroy via interpreter David Murphy about racial inequality, education and his new book, White Thinking. 

JOHN GILES | Everton succession plan and Pep's warped logic

January 27, 2022 20:30 - 19 minutes - 1.17 KB

As ever on a Thursday, John Giles recaps the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland

From Kerr to King Kenny - Jim Goodwin on Ireland, Celtic and managing St. Mirren

January 27, 2022 18:02 - 43 minutes - 2.53 KB

St. Mirren manager and former Republic of Ireland international Jim Goodwin sat down with OTB's Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Football Show.   Football in association with Sky Ireland

Everton's manager farce, British manager obsession & LOI TV

January 27, 2022 14:09 - 45 minutes - 2.67 KB

Enda Coll, Arthur O'Dea and Will O'Callaghan look at the Everton manager search, why there is an obsession with British managers in the Premier League and the changes to the LOI TV package.

Newcastle's transfer business | Crucial days ahead | Craig Hope

January 27, 2022 10:47 - 18 minutes - 1.07 KB

The Daily Mail's Craig Hope joined #OTBAM to discuss Newcastle's transfer business in the January window and their plans before it shuts. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Miguel Delaney & Tim Vickery | Frank fanatics and Neymar's legacy

January 26, 2022 17:14 - 42 minutes - 2.5 KB

Joe Molloy is joined by Miguel Delaney as we look at the week's biggest footballs stories, is Frank Lampard about to make a return? We're also joined by Tim Vickery as we discuss the new Neymar documentary and his legacy in the game.   Football with Sky.

Transfers: Tielemans in demand | The next Bruno Fernandes? | Man Utd manager hunt | Deal or no Deal

January 26, 2022 11:36 - 15 minutes - 936 Bytes

OTB's Phil Egan joined this morning's OTB AM to breakdown the latest transfer stories. Where will Youri Tielemans end up? Who is the next Bruno Fernandes? #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 O...

The Beef is Real | Hodgson HATES Harry the Hornet | OTB AM

January 26, 2022 11:36 - 6 minutes - 414 Bytes

OTB AM's Eoin Sheahan revisits Watford boss Roy Hodgson's feud with Watford mascot Harry the Hornet. #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 GoLo...

RANKED: Great players at average (or poor) clubs | OTB AM

January 26, 2022 11:32 - 24 minutes - 1.46 KB

Nathan Murphy unveils his list of the best 10 Premier League players outside of the top 10 clubs. #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 FOOTBALL SHOW | Andy Mitten on Manchester United's current form | Graham Hunter on Xavi's Barcelona

January 25, 2022 20:23 - 54 minutes - 3.2 KB

The Athletic's Andy Mitten joins Joe Molloy to talk about all the biggest stories coming out of Manchester United. Graham Hunter is also on board to give a La Liga update.   Football with Sky

The COYGIG Pod Ep.11 | Pearl Slattery | The FAI evolution | A wild WSL weekend!

January 25, 2022 11:03 - 51 minutes - 2.99 KB

This week on The COYGIG Pod Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by current Shelbourne captain and FAI Programme Coordinator for Women's Football Pearl Slattery, to discuss her role in the development of grassroots and more recently female specific participation, as well as the work going on behind the scenes in the very public FAI restructuring of the past year. Emma Carroll is also back with the Team of the Week and there's full reaction to a weekend full of WSL talking points, incl...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Pat Nevin reviews PL action | Referee controversy | Rooney to Everton

January 24, 2022 19:55 - 46 minutes - 2.7 KB

Former Everton and Chelsea player Pat Nevin joins Joe Molloy to discuss all of the weekend’s action from the Premier League, after another round of questionable decisions from referees and rumours continuing to circulate of Wayne Rooney to Everton. Football with Sky.

Mark Lawrenson | Spurs off the Top 4 pace, where next for Man United, Rooney for Everton

January 24, 2022 11:10 - 33 minutes - 1.93 KB

Liverpool and Ireland legend Mark Lawrenson joined Ger and Eoin on Monday's OTB AM to discuss all the action from this weekend's Premier League. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward 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 - Gerrard wins again | Rashford strikes | Kelleher - stay or go?

January 22, 2022 17:22 - 1 hour - 5.51 KB

On OTB Football Saturday John Duggan was joined by Graham Gartland, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward for a chat around the week's talking points from the beautiful game. They talked Gerrard's bounce at Villa, Ronaldo's midweek strop at Brentford, Adam Idah's form and lots more. @SkyIreland

Move the Ball | Getting underage players passing

January 21, 2022 13:26 - 44 minutes - 2.62 KB

Enda Coll chats with Larry Mahony, author of Let the Players play about his second book, which looks help coaches develop the passing and teamwork element of underage players'

Should United keep Ronaldo next season? | Rice's unofficial trial | The Football Kick-Off with Simon Cox

January 21, 2022 11:42 - 33 minutes - 1.98 KB

Former Ireland international Simon Cox joins Ger Gilroy and Phil Egan to preview the best of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures! Football with @SkyIreland

'Spurs is too big for Doherty' | Kane to stay? | Rating Arteta | Martin Lipton

January 21, 2022 11:30 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KB

Martin Lipton joined #OTBAM to discuss Liverpool's win against Arsenal in the EFL Cup and whether Matt Doherty has any future at Spurs #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Greg O’Keefe on Everton’s managerial search | Carabao Cup latest with Pearl Slattery

January 20, 2022 21:58 - 46 minutes - 2.71 KB

The Athletic’s Greg O’Keefe & Shelbourne’s Pearl Slattery join Nathan Murphy for Thursday’s edition of The Football Show, discussing Everton’s manager search, with LIVE updates of the Carabao Cup action between Liverpool and Arsenal.   Football with @SkyIreland

Calling Out Ronaldo Tantrum Reports | 'You Can't Fully Trust Ralf' | Daniel Harris

January 20, 2022 11:20 - 14 minutes - 869 Bytes

Daniel Harris reflects on Manchester Untied's 3-1 victory against Brentford. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Louise Quinn | Ireland's Qualification Hopes | Birmingham's Improved Form

January 20, 2022 11:20 - 17 minutes - 1.04 KB

Republic of Ireland and Birmingham defender, Louise Quinn, spoke to Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Premier League LIVE | Lampard to Everton, Chelsea's blues & Irish transfers

January 19, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes - 2.76 KB

Joe Molloy is joined by Dan McDonnell from the Irish Independent as we keep a close watch on the LIVE Premier League games of the night and talk through the biggest football stories of the week. Football with Sky

The 1895 Podcast with Shelbourne Captain Luke Byrne

January 19, 2022 16:51 - 44 minutes - 2.6 KB

The first edition of The 1895 Podcast for 2022 features an exclusive interview with Shelbourne FC captain for our SSE Airtricity league Premier Division team Luke Byrne. Host Darren Cleary and Shels' Head of Media Gavin White also reflect on a busy off-season with new arrivals into Damien Duff's set up.

Everton's managerial merry-go-round | Deal or No Deal with Phil Egan

January 19, 2022 12:04 - 27 minutes - 1.59 KB

Phil Egan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to discuss the latest rumours circling as the transfer window begins to enter its final stages. The lads discussed the Everton managerial circus and assessed the likely candidates to succeed Rafa Benitez on a full-time basis. They also talked about the futures of Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba and where they may end up at the end of the summer. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcas...

Roberto Lopes' African Cup of Nations adventure | #OTBFootball

January 18, 2022 22:10 - 23 minutes - 1.35 KB

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

David McWilliams on the growth of Crypto in football | "The opening chapter of things going mad"

January 18, 2022 21:54 - 32 minutes - 1.88 KB

Economist and Podcaster David McWilliams joins Joe Molloy as we look at the growth of crypto and NFTs in football.

Norwich City focus | Michael Bailey on Idah goal; Omobamidele

January 18, 2022 11:27 - 17 minutes - 1.02 KB

Michael Bailey from The Athletic joined Ger and Eoin to talk Norwich City - Adam Idah, Andrew Omobamidele and whether the Canaries can avoid the drop. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward 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.10 | Elite referee Michelle O'Neill - "You have to be able to see change" | Arsenal score Blackstenius

January 18, 2022 11:12 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

On the 10th episode of The COYGIG Pod Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by elite referee Michelle O'Neill, who as well as putting up with Karen in the WNL, has also officiated in a number of high profile competitions, both male and female, including last summer's Toyko Olympics! There's also a full breakdown of the weekend's WSL action, as well as the significance of Arsenal's signing of Swedish superstar Stina Blackstenius after her previous links to Manchester United. The COYGIG ...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Pat Nevin on Benitez' sacking, City's dominance and Coutinho's return

January 17, 2022 19:59 - 30 minutes - 1.8 KB

Former Everton player Pat Nevin joins Joe Molloy on the Football Show as we look back on the weekend PremierLeague action and Rafa Benitez' sacking. Football with Sky.

Vinny Perth | Benitez bites the bullet, Tuchel in trouble, Lukaku's Chelsea struggles

January 17, 2022 12:26 - 18 minutes - 1.11 KB

Ex-Dundalk manager Vinny Perth join Ger and Eoin on Monday's OTB AM to talk through this weekend's Premier League action. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward 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 - Meyler and co | Rashford; Salah contract; Idah scores

January 15, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 5.84 KB

David Meyler, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward were with John Duggan for OTB Football Saturday across the afternoon! We discussed Marcus Rashford's loss of form, Man City's dominance, the Mo Salah contract situation, Adam Idah's first Premier League goal and lots more. @SkyIreland

January transfers ranked, Marcus Rashford's attitude and Tuchel's impact

January 14, 2022 16:34 - 47 minutes - 2.81 KB

Enda Coll and Colm Boohig discuss the January transfer market, the Chris Wood transfer, Marcus Rashford's attitude and Chiedozie Ogbene.

Djokovic visa cancellation with Jack Anderson | Australian Open Preview

January 14, 2022 12:26 - 26 minutes - 1.56 KB

Jack Anderson, Professor of Sports Law at the University of Melbourne, joins Eoin and Aisling after Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled by the Australian government. Then, Colm explains what the World No. 1's absence could mean for the men's draw at the Australian Open. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Salah contract stalemate, Chelsea title ultimatum, Man United's poor attitude | Shane Keegan

January 14, 2022 12:23 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KB

Ex-Dundalk boss Shane Keegan joins Eoin and Aisling on Friday's OTB AM as the Premier League properly returns this weekend #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Can Chelsea save the title race? | Coutinho's career revival under Stevie G | PL preview | The Football Kick-Off with Simon Cox

January 14, 2022 11:55 - 33 minutes - 1.97 KB

Ger Gilroy and Enda Coll are joined by former Ireland international Simon Cox to preview this weekend’s Premier League highlights! Football with @SkyIreland

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | John Giles, Rahsford's poor form, Eoin Doyle to Pats

January 13, 2022 22:09 - 47 minutes - 2.78 KB

Nathan Murphy joined by Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent and Irish football legend John Giles who has his say on Burnley selling Chris Wood to Newcastle plus so much more! @SkyIreland

Graham Hunter | Saudi El Clasico, Barça rebuild begins, Coutinho heading to Villa

January 13, 2022 10:58 - 22 minutes - 1.32 KB

Spanish football writer Graham Hunter joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM after Barcelona show promising signs in a  gripping El Clasico in Saudi Arabia #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Irish football needs better facilities, not tournaments | Neil O'Riordan | OTB AM

January 13, 2022 10:58 - 16 minutes - 1017 Bytes

Neil O'Riordan of The Sun joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM to run the rule over the current state of Irish football #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Salah contract saga, ailing Rashford, Serie A drama | Mark Lawrenson & Paddy Agnew | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

January 12, 2022 22:49 - 44 minutes - 2.63 KB

Mark Lawrenson & Paddy Agnew join Joe Molloy for Wednesday's Football Show. In association w/ @SkyIreland

What is going on with Liverpool and Mo Salah? | Deal or No Deal

January 12, 2022 13:26 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Phil Egan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan in studio for the first edition of Deal or No Deal for 2022. Egan discussed the latest rumblings from Mohamed Salah and the possibility that he could depart Liverpool if his contract negotiations with the club continue on the same path. He also talked about Marcus Rashford's slump and questioned whether or not a move away from Manchester United would benefit Rashford in future. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or ...

Philippe Auclair on crowd trouble & Andrew Jennings | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

January 11, 2022 18:16 - 32 minutes - 1.92 KB

Joe Molloy is joined by French football expert Philippe Auclair to discuss crowd trouble in Ligue 1 & the death of investigative journalist Andrew Jennings. Football with @SkyIreland

The COYGIG Pod Ep.9 | Ruesha Littlejohn | Birmingham's breakthrough | Cancel or commit?

January 11, 2022 11:23 - 51 minutes - 3.04 KB

For the first podcast of 2022 Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by Ireland and Aston Villa's Ruesha Littlejohn, someone who has been around more clubs than most, had to choose between representing Ireland or Scotland and has never been afraid to speak up, regardless of the consequences it has led to. There's also a full breakdown of the few WSL fixtures that did go ahead, including Birmingham's remarkable win over Arsenal and Emma Carroll brings us her first #OTBCOYGIG Team of the ...

Samuel Luckhurst | Man United Cup luck; Rashford; Rangnick pressure

January 11, 2022 11:11 - 22 minutes - 1.35 KB

Samuel Luckhurst from the Manchester Evening News joined Ger and Eoin to talk Man United's narrow FA Cup win over Villa. They also discussed Marcus Rashford's complete absence of form, and whether or not United will make any moves either way in the January transfer window. #OTBAM is live every morning with  @Gillette UK  | #BestFaceForward 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 p...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW | Pat Nevin & Kieran Shannon | FA Cup Upsets | Nottingham Forest progress

January 10, 2022 22:09 - 49 minutes - 2.88 KB

Joe Molloy is joined by Pat Nevin and Kieran Shannon to discuss the weekend’s FA Cup action, as Nottingham Forest had a shock victory over Arsenal. Football with @SkyIreland