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Football Daily: Ferguson ruled out of qualifiers, Henderson on his move to Saudi, Antony dropped from Brazil squad

September 05, 2023 13:17 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MB

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Chiedozie Ogbene | Playing Premier League football, the challenge of France

September 05, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Ireland & Luton Town player Chiedozie Ogbene on his move to Luton Town, the challenge of France & more. Football on Off The Ball, in association with William Hill.

JOSH CULLEN: Getting a result against France, captaining Burnley and potentially captaining Ireland

September 05, 2023 07:29 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MB

Josh Cullen speaks to the assembled media in Dublin ahead of Ireland's game against France this week.

Nathan Collins on facing France, being on the bench for Brentford and Evan Ferguson's hattrick

September 04, 2023 19:23 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB

Nathan Collins speaks to the assembled media in Dublin ahead of Ireland's game against France this week.

Arsenal leave it late against United, Salah fully focused as Liverpool down Villa, Ireland gear up for Euro qualifiers

September 04, 2023 13:22 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The latest as Vera Pauw takes aim at the FAI in explosive interview | WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SHOW

September 02, 2023 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Aidan Delaney and John Duggan give the latest on Vera Pauw's exit as Republic of Ireland Women's senior manager, after she took aim at the FAI in the previous two days. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Football Daily: Pauw claims staff turned on her, tonight's League of Ireland action, Liverpool reject huge bid for Salah on deadline day

September 01, 2023 13:48 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Support for Vera Pauw, Aaron Connolly back in the mix | Stephen Kenny

August 31, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

Ireland men's manager Stephen Kenny shows support for now former Ireland Women's manager Vera Pauw & explains his selections for the boys in green latest squad announcement. Football on Off The Ball, in association with William Hill.

Football Daily: Duffy and Connolly back in Ireland squad, transfer news, Carabao Cup round-up

August 31, 2023 13:35 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Football Daily: End of a Vera, PFA award winners, Spurs knocked out of League Cup

August 30, 2023 12:26 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 86 | Vera Pauw let go, but who comes next..?

August 30, 2023 10:40 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Well, it's official, Vera Pauw is out of a job and now the hunt is on for Ireland's next manager. Kathleen McNamee & Emma Carroll are along for an emergency debrief. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | Cadbury Ireland

Football Daily: Pauw's future to be decided tonight, Women's FAI Cup quarter-finals draw, Spanish FA calls on Rubiales to resign

August 29, 2023 12:45 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Football Daily: Latest from Spain on Rubiales, McShane appointed Ireland U-21s assistant, Nunez double wins it for 10-man Liverpool

August 28, 2023 12:45 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Bohemians 2-2 Derry City: Interviews w/ Declan Devine, Ruaidhrí Higgins & Irvine Ferris

August 26, 2023 13:45 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

After Bohs & Derry played out a spectacular 2-2 draw at Dalymount Park, Aisling O'Reilly was on hand to get some post-match reaction. Football on OTB with thanks to William Hill

Football Daily: League of Ireland tonight, Salah's Liverpool future, move for Heather Payne

August 25, 2023 12:28 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Cathal Mullaney runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Football Daily: Aine O'Gorman retires from international football, Aston Villa hammer Hibernian, City bid for Nunes

August 24, 2023 12:45 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Cathal Mullaney runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Women's World Cup show: Calls for Spanish Federation President Rubiales to resign

August 23, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

With pressure mounting on Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, journalist Semra Hunter joined Joe Molloy from Madrid on The Women's World Cup Show to discuss the latest on the story which is overshadowing Spain's World Cup success. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Football Daily: Seamus Coleman injury update, Aaron Connolly's return to form, Aston Villa in Europe

August 23, 2023 12:25 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Cathal Mullaney runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Football Daily: FAI Cup quarter-final draw, Greenwood gone from United, 10-man Arsenal win at Palace

August 22, 2023 12:35 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MB

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Women's World Cup Show: Spain battle off field issues to be crowned champs and where do England go from here?

August 21, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Football writer with the42.ie Gavin Cooney joined Joe Molloy to look back on Spain's 1-0 win over England in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Football Daily: Spain lift Women's World Cup, Chelsea beaten by West Ham, more penalty heartache for Derry

August 21, 2023 12:55 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MB

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Spain crush English World Cup hopes | Off The Ball Breakfast

August 21, 2023 10:25 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Off The Ball's Kathleen McNamee reviews the Women's World Cup final between Spain & England. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 85 | Spain are World Cup Champions | Heartbreak for England

August 21, 2023 10:25 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB

Spain are Champions! Did England and Sarina get out thought tactically? Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they react to the World Cup Final. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | Cadbury Ireland

Women's World Cup Show: Improving England have the edge over Spain | Rachel O'Sullivan

August 18, 2023 12:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Rachel O'Sullivan from Girls On The Ball joined Ger Gilroy from Sydney to look ahead to Sunday's Women's World Cup final between Spain and European champions England. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Football Daily: Derry denied playoff place on penalties, FAI Cup second round tonight, Lavia completes move to Chelsea

August 18, 2023 10:55 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Spain's World Cup final prep blighted by off-field rift | Sam Marsden

August 18, 2023 08:10 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

ESPN's Barcelona correspondent Sam Marsden joined Adrian & Shane on Friday's Off The Ball Breakfast as a dispute between La Roja players and the country's football federation overshadows their buildup to Sunday's World Cup final against England. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:3...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 84 | Time for Lauren James' redemption? | Spain success despite manager woes

August 17, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

We’re nearly there folks! The hosts are OUT, Sweden are still second best and we have a sumptuous final to look forward to. England want to cement their place on the world stage while Spain are trying to get rid of their demons behind the scenes. Who will come out on top? It’s anyone’s guess! Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they weigh up one of the tightest World Cup finals in years and give their opinions as to who might come out on top. Got a question for the pod or ...

Football Daily: Ferguson shortlisted for Young Player of the Year, Derry City target spot in Conference League playoffs, transfer news

August 17, 2023 12:50 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

England time their run to perfection, Spain in final despite player unrest

August 17, 2023 07:45 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

iNews' Chief Football Writer Daniel Storey & COYGIG Pod host Kathleen McNamee joined Ger & Shane on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast as England & Spain go toe-to-toe in Sunday's Women's World Cup Final in Sydney this Sunday. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The B...

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SHOW: England and Spain to clash in the final

August 16, 2023 19:45 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Martin Lipton of The Sun and The Athletic’s Katie Whyatt joined Joe Molloy on the Women’s World Cup Show to review Spain and England’s wins in the semi-finals and to look ahead to what will be a maiden final for both countries. The Women’s World Cup Show is brought to you by Sure, non-stop protection deodorant, official Sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Football Daily: England into first Women's World Cup final, Saints boss backs Bazunu, transfer news

August 16, 2023 13:20 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

World Cup fever sweeps Australia ahead of semi-final | Catherine Murphy

August 16, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

ABC Melbourne presenter & journalist Catherine Murphy joined Ger & Shane on Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast live from Australia as the whole country climbs aboard the Matildas hype train ahead of their World Cup semi-final duel with England in Sydney this morning. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live wee...

Football Daily: Spain into first Women's World Cup final, PGMOL apologise to Wolves, Caicedo begins life as Chelsea player

August 15, 2023 11:50 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Pauw future in balance after FAI review, World Cup hits semi-finals | Linda Gorman

August 15, 2023 07:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Former Republic of Ireland player and manager Linda Gorman joined Ger & Shane on Tuesday's Off The Ball Breakfast as the FAI complete their review into the Women's World Cup campaign, with the semi-final action getting underway this morning. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am...

Football Daily: Neymar on his way to Saudi Arabia, Chelsea agree deal for Caicedo, United v Wolves in Premier League tonight

August 14, 2023 13:04 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The COYGIG Pod Ep.83 | Live in studio! | World Cup semi-finals predictions

August 13, 2023 16:35 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Welp, it's about time! The COYGIG Pod finally sit together in studio for the first ever in-person COYGIG. It's the business end of the World Cup as the semi-finals loom. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Football Daily: Sweden and Spain into semi-finals of World Cup, tonight's LOI action, where is Caicedo going?

August 11, 2023 12:30 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MB

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Ruesha's gag at Ireland tactics, England face Columbia (without Lauryn James) | Linda Gorman

August 11, 2023 08:15 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Former Republic of Ireland player and manager Linda Gorman joined Adrian & Shane on Friday's Off The Ball Breakfast as Women's World Cup hits the quarter-final stage, with European champions England face Columbia in Sydney on Saturday morning. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:3...

Football Daily: Bayern agree fee with Tottenham for Kane, Derry City in Kazakhstan for qualifier, Chelsea and Liverpool transfer battle

August 10, 2023 12:43 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MB

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

WWCS: ‘Ireland did not look out of place' | Are Japan the new favourites? | Shebahn Aherne

August 10, 2023 09:20 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Joe Molloy is joined by TalkSport’s Shebahn Aherne for Wednesday’s edition of the Women’s World Cup Show. The Women’s World Cup Show with thanks to Sure | #SURExFIFAWWC

Football Daily: West Ham to sign Maguire and Ward-Prowse, O'Neil to take over at Wolves, Arsenal change of keepers

August 09, 2023 11:42 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The COYGIG Pod Ep.82 | And then there were 8... | US upset, unsettled Spain & England set to exploit!

August 09, 2023 11:23 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

We're getting into the juicy end of the tournament and no one is loving it more than our Kathleen McNamee & former Ireland captain Emma Byrne! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

An Update from Off The Ball

August 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you will get exclusive access to at least 50 new podcasts a week, all of which will be ad-free! For details on how to sign up, and for special sign-up offers, go to offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy explains the upcoming changes at Off The Ball

August 08, 2023 18:45 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you will get exclusive access to at least 50 new podcasts a week, all of which will be ad-free! For details on how to sign up, and for special sign-up offers, go to offtheball.com/join

Wilson and Auclair: 'Manchester United will surprise us!' | Liverpool's problematic midfield

August 08, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

On Tuesday’s Off The Ball, Joe Molloy is joined by esteemed football writers Phillipe Auclair and Jonathan Wilson to preview the upcoming Premier League season and to review the summer that was. Football on OTB in association with William Hill.

LOI in Europe, Derry City to play in Windsor, Melia to City? | Tim Clancy

August 08, 2023 09:15 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

OTB AM guest hosts, Johnny Ward and Dan McDonnell are joined by former St Patricks Athletic boss Tim Clancy to talk about the League of Ireland’s showcase in Europe and more. 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.

What would be a good season for Man United? | Andy Mitten

August 08, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell speak to Manchester United journalist Andy Mitten about Manchester United’s showcase match at the Aviva Stadium vs Athletic Bilbao and what they might expect from the upcoming Premier League season. 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 we...

Can Arsenal improve and how players build up to the PL's return | Keith Treacy

August 06, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy joins OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the new Premier League season and discuss the biggest talking points in football ahead of the return next Friday. OTB Football, in association with William Hill.

PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON PREVIEW – City to dominate again, Liverpool’s midfield problems and how will the Irish get on?

August 05, 2023 15:25 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan joins OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the Premier League season which returns next Friday night. OTB Football, in association with William Hill.

Kelleher sticks with Liverpool and other Irish transfers we're happier about | Gavin Cooney

August 04, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Gavin Cooney on Friday's Off The Ball. With a new EFL Championship season set to kick off on Friday evening, Will and Gavin explored the Irish-interest at hand.