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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

The COYGIG Pod Ep.4 | FAI Women’s cup final review | Tom Elmes on the growth of women’s football and the need for players to get an education

November 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 2.4 KB

Following a convincing victory in the FAI Women’s cup final, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan discuss Wexford Youth’s performance as they ran out 3-1 winners. OTB's Emma Carroll swings by with the WSL team of the week, and the Republic of Ireland’s senior team assistant coach Tom Elmes discusses the growth of the women’s game, the need for players to get an education and challenging players to get out of their comfort zone. The #COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with @Cadbury FC, offic...

Carrick overrated, Keane for clicks, Graham Hunter | Football on OTB AM

November 23, 2021 11:55 - 55 minutes - 3.23 KB

Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan continue the discussion on who Manchester United will select as interim manager. Then, Graham Bumper joins the show ahead of their crucial Champions League with Villareal. #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

ANDY MITTEN & PAT NEVIN | Where do Manchester United go from here?

November 22, 2021 20:43 - 59 minutes - 3.5 KB

We discuss Manchester United's managerial search and more in the company of Pat Nevin & Andy Mitten In association w/ Sky Ireland

Solskjaer sacked, Maguire horror show, United's interim manager options | Daniel Harris

November 22, 2021 11:49 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KB

Football writer Daniel Harris joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward on Monday's OTB AM for more reaction to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking as Manchester United manager. #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

Karen Duggan | Wexford cup winners, should the WNL go semi-pro, WC Qualifiers preview

November 22, 2021 11:43 - 15 minutes - 908 Bytes

Peamount United and Ireland star Karen Duggan joins Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward on Monday's OTB AM as Wexford Youths pipped Shelbourne to the FAI Women's Cup. #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

Solskjaer sacked by Manchester United | Roy Keane ST interview | THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

November 21, 2021 19:14 - 1 hour - 4.25 KB

Dan McDonnell & Sean McGoldrick join Joe for the Sunday Papers on OTB

Football Saturday: Lawro and co | Ole's Hornets nest; Stevie G's Villa

November 20, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour - 5.55 KB

On OTB Football Saturday, Mark Lawrenson, Johnny Ward and Shane Keegan joined John Duggan to chat about the beautiful game. We kept track of Manchester United's abysmal performance in their 4-1 defeat at Watford, talked Stephen Kenny at the wheel, the FAI Women's Cup final, and how footballer's drinking habits have changed. @SkyIreland

Martin O'Neill vs Stephen Kenny | How Ireland's 2022 World Cup Campaign compares to 2018

November 19, 2021 18:41 - 50 minutes - 2.94 KB

Enda Coll is joined by Juco James - a data analyst - as they look at the performance data for Ireland's World Cup campaign and compare it with the 2018 campaign under Martin O'Neill.

Gerrard's return, Liverpool Arsenal preview and analysing Ireland's growth | Phil Thompson and Enda Coll

November 19, 2021 12:46 - 26 minutes - 1.54 KB

Phil Thompson joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTBAM to talk all things Liverpool ahead of the return of the Premier League this weekend. Thompson previewed Liverpool's clash with Arsenal and discussed Steven Gerrard's return to the Premier League. Enda Coll then joined the lads to wrap up the final talking points around a positive international break for Ireland. He also touched on Kenny's contract talks as the situation develops. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekda...

Tim Vickery on South America & Stewart Robson on Arsenal | FOOTBALL SHOW

November 18, 2021 20:35 - 36 minutes - 2.17 KB

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Tim Vickery for an update on all things football in South America, while Stewart Robson was on-hand to talk about how well things are going at Arsenal for a change.  In association with Sky Ireland

JOHN GILES | Ireland turn a corner and the Premier League managerial makeover

November 18, 2021 20:04 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KB

John Giles joins Will O'Callaghan to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association with Sky Ireland

'Find a new manager and see what happens!' | Stephen Kenny contract uncertainty | OTB AM

November 18, 2021 11:52 - 17 minutes - 1.02 KB

On this morning's OTB AM, Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and John Duggan discussed the lack of a definitive answer from FAI board member Packie Bonner on the future of Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager. #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

Gerrard enters the Villa, Arsenal-Liverpool, Rodgers a good fit for United | Premier League | Ty Bracey & Phil Egan

November 18, 2021 11:43 - 35 minutes - 2.06 KB

Ty Bracey of the Villa Spaces podcast and our own Phil Egan join Thursday's OTB AM ahead of a busy weekend of 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

Stephen Kenny's future & promising U21s | Dunphy Rod Liddle rant anniversary | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

November 17, 2021 21:35

Dan McDonnell joins us for this Wednesday's edition of The Football Show In association w/ Sky Ireland

The COYGIG Pod Ep.3 | Karen's WNL debrief | Amber Barrett on German life and her international move to midfield!

November 17, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 2.86 KB

Kathleen McNamee is joined by a very sombre Karen Duggan on this week's pod, after Peamount's 2-5 loss at home to give up the Women's National League title. OTB's Emma Carroll also swings by with the WSL team of the week and then Koln's and Ireland international Amber Barrett joins Karen and Kathleen to talk like in the Bundesliga, the importance of education and her recent unexpected move to midfield for Ireland. The #COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with @Cadbury FC, official snack ...

'Freak show' international football and Super Shels title glory | Miguel Delaney & Saoirse Noonan | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

November 16, 2021 21:34

Miguel Delaney & Saoirse Noonan join Joe for Tuesday's edition of The Football Show. In association w/ @SkyIreland

International round-up | 10-goal England, great Scots, post-goal music

November 16, 2021 12:53 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Phil Egan joined Ger and Eoin to reflect on last night's international action - including ten-goal England, and an impressive Northern Ireland and Scotland. #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

Ciara Grant | Shelbourne's dramatic final day WNL title win

November 16, 2021 12:29 - 18 minutes - 1.07 KB

Shelbourne and Republic of Ireland star Ciara Grant was with Ger and Eoin to celebrate Shels' dramatic title win on the final day of the Women's National League season. #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

Ireland bury Luxembourg demons with 3-0 win | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

November 15, 2021 20:55 - 54 minutes - 3.16 KB

Nathan Murphy, Stuey Byrne, Phillip Quinn & Gavin Cooney all join Joe for this evening's Football Show as we recap a 3-0 Irish win in Luxembourg.

Ireland's DeLuxe win, Knight shines for Kenny | Shane Keegan & Enda Coll

November 15, 2021 12:32 - 37 minutes - 2.22 KB

Former Dundalk manager Shane Keegan joins Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward on Monday's OTB AM to react to Ireland's stylish win away to Luxembourg on Sunday night. Enda Coll also joins the show live from Luxembourg. #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

RICHIE PARTRIDGE INTERVIEW | Ireland memories & Liverpool FC life | #OTBCadburyFC

November 14, 2021 19:09 - 50 minutes - 2.93 KB

A standout for Ireland underage, Richie Partridge spent five years with Liverpool as a player from 2000 to 2005. He later returned to Liverpool to serve as a physiotherapist with the first team from 2016 to 2020. Partridge's football career spanned 13 years as he played for teams all across England and Wales. He's most known in Ireland for being part of the famed under 18 team that won the European Championships in 1998. Partridge shared that dressing room with Richard Dunne, Stephen McPhail,...

Football Saturday | Luxembourg v ROI preview; Kenny future; Solskjaer

November 13, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 5.2 KB

On OTB Football Saturday this afternoon we took a look ahead to Luxembourg v Republic Ireland, and discussed Stephen Kenny's future. We also talked Solskjaer's situation at Manchester United, and Jack Byrne links back to Shamrock Rovers. Former Irish international striker Simon Cox, Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent, and Johnny Ward joined John Duggan.

Ireland hold off Portugal | Post-match reaction | #OTBFootball

November 12, 2021 17:12 - 17 minutes - 1.02 KB

Johnny Ward joins Ger Gilroy to discuss Ireland's nil all draw with the Portuguese last night. Football with @SkyIreland

Women's Super League | National Women's League title race | Emma Carroll

November 12, 2021 11:29 - 16 minutes - 973 Bytes

Emma Carroll from OTB's #COYGIG podcast joined Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to this weekend's games in the Women's Super League and the conclusion of the Women's National League season #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Republic of Ireland draw with Portugal | Dundalk takeover | Vinny Perth

November 12, 2021 11:27 - 19 minutes - 1.12 KB

Dundalk manager Vinny Perth joined Eoin Sheahan and Adrian Barry to review the Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Portugal and to discuss the takeover of the Lilywhites this week. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa Confirmed | Ireland v Portugal | Phil Egan

November 11, 2021 11:42 - 22 minutes - 1.33 KB

OTB Sports' Phil Egan joined Ger and Eoin to discuss Steven Gerrard's appointment as Aston Villa head coach and to look forward to Ireland's clash with Portugal #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Republic of Ireland v Portugal | Idah's key role | Stopping Ronaldo | Simon Cox

November 11, 2021 11:41 - 20 minutes - 1.19 KB

Former Republic of Ireland striker Simon Cox joined Eoin and Ger to look ahead to tonight's World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Ronaldo's 'self-fulfilling prophesy' | Collins to start? | Gavin Cooney on Ireland vs Portugal

November 10, 2021 20:09 - 15 minutes - 945 Bytes

The42.ie journalist Gavin Cooney joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday's edition of The Football Show to take a look at what Stephen Kenny has been saying ahead of Ireland vs Portugal.  In association with Sky Ireland

NIAMH FAHEY: Ireland on the right road to success | Life at Liverpool

November 10, 2021 16:31 - 34 minutes - 2.03 KB

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool defender Niamh Fahey joined Joe Molloy in the latest edition of our Cadbury FC Roadshows.  Cadbury Ireland | #OTBCadburyFC

Steven Gerrard to leave Rangers to take Aston Villa job? | Liverpool audition?

November 10, 2021 12:04 - 15 minutes - 918 Bytes

Kenny Cunningham thinks Steven Gerrard could be better served staying at Rangers rather than moving to Aston Villa if he wants to prove he's ready to be Liverpool boss in the future. The former Republic of Ireland captain assessed the situation with Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Kenny Cunningham | Republic of Ireland preview | Facing Ronaldo

November 10, 2021 12:03 - 41 minutes - 2.45 KB

Former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joined Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM to preview tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Portugal. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Damien Delaney & Dan McDonnell | Ireland vs Portugal preview | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

November 09, 2021 20:48 - 1 hour - 3.52 KB

Damien Delaney & Dan McDonnell join Joe for Tuesday's edition of The Football Show @SkyIreland

"I scored 100 goals before getting called up" | Robbie Fowler on Liverpool, England & peaking early

November 09, 2021 19:47 - 29 minutes - 1.73 KB

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler sits down with Joe Molloy in our later OTB Roadshow as we chat through his career with Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester City @CadburyIreland | #CadburyFC

Liverpool blow; managerial merry-go-round; ROI v Portugal | Phil Egan

November 09, 2021 11:59 - 18 minutes - 1.09 KB

Our own Phil Egan joined Eoin and Ger to talk Liverpool, the managerial merry-go-round in the Premier League, and the Republic of Ireland's chances against Portugal. #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

Shane Keegan | ROI v Portugal - tactics; likely Irish team; Ruud Dokter

November 09, 2021 11:23 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KB

UEFA Pro Licence coach Shane Keegan joined Eoin and Ger for a tactical breakdown of how Stephen Kenny might set up to take on Portugal on Thursday. #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.2 | Katie McCabe | Move to left-back, praise from legends & growing with Ireland | #OTBCOYGIG

November 09, 2021 11:13 - 57 minutes - 3.38 KB

In episode two of the COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are joined by Ireland captain and Arsenal's Katie McCabe! Emma Carroll will bring the pod its first official WSL team of the week and of course, we'll have a round-up of all the weekend's action! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Women's National Team. #OTBCOYGIG | @CadburyIreland

PAT NEVIN: 'I'd have Moyes back at Man United' - not that he'd want it | Premier League title race opens up

November 08, 2021 23:10

Former Chelsea and Scotland player Pat Nevin joined Joe Molloy on Off The Ball for a run through the weekend's football action.

JOHN GILES | Disgraceful United players lack leadership from 'yes-man' Solskjaer

November 08, 2021 23:00

John Giles joins Joe to recap the weekend that was in the Premier League In association w/ Sky Ireland

Robbie Fowler's dream 5-a-side team | The Cadbury Roadshow

November 08, 2021 15:36 - 13 minutes - 810 Bytes

Former Liverpool and Leeds United legend Robbie Fowler spoke to OTB Sports this week and picked his selections for a 5-a-side team of his former teammates. Cadbury Ireland | #CadburyFC Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

Daniel Harris | The bell tolls for Ole, Rodgers for Man United manager? | OTB AM

November 08, 2021 11:58 - 28 minutes - 1.7 KB

Daniel Harris of United Rewind joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward on Monday's OTB AM to reflect on the weekend's Premier League storylines. They discuss whether Solskjaer has finally run out of road at Old Trafford, and if United will spring for Brendan Rodgers. #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

KEITH TREACY: 'David Moyes is dragging West Ham up there' | West Ham 3-2 Liverpool

November 08, 2021 06:21 - 15 minutes - 926 Bytes

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy spoke to Joe Molloy after West Ham's 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

Football Saturday | City school United, Conte, Duff to Shels, Ruud Dokter

November 06, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 4.71 KB

Mark Lawrenson, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward joined John Duggan on OTB Football Saturday to reflect on Man City winning the Manchester derby. They also talked Antonio Conte joining Spurs, Ruud Dokter getting set to leave his FAI role, and Damien Duff taking the helm at Shelbourne. @SkyIreland

'Fowler Ball'?! | Robbie Fowler on his managerial ambitions

November 05, 2021 17:47 - 19 minutes - 1.15 KB

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler is the latest guest to join us on our OTB Cadbury roadshow series. Here is one segment of his chat with Joe Molloy. Keep an eye on our social channels for more from Fowler in the coming days.  In association with Cadbury Ireland | #OTBCadburyFC

The Patrice Evra Interview | Henry handball, Suárez racism, Fergie love

November 05, 2021 12:37 - 26 minutes - 1.57 KB

Manchester United and France legend Patrice Evra joined Adrian Barry for a chat around the release of his autobiography I Love This Game. They discussed the influence of Alex Ferguson, the infamous Henry handball, the Suárez racism case, and dealing with being sexually abused when he was younger. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

"If Ronaldo wasn't there, they'd be in bits" | John Giles on MUFC, Duff and Conte

November 04, 2021 19:23 - 37 minutes - 2.22 KB

John Giles joins Nathan  to recap the week that was in the world of football. @SkyIreland

How Manchester City are looking before the Derby | Sam Lee

November 04, 2021 19:12 - 24 minutes - 1.44 KB

Sam Lee of The Athletic joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to discuss this weekend's Manchester Derby between United and City.  In association with Sky Ireland

Gareth Roberts | Suarez didn't respect the club | Red hot Liverpool advance in Champions League

November 04, 2021 14:04 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KB

The Anfield Wrap's Gareth Roberts joined Adrian Barry and Michael Verney to discuss Liverpool's win against Atletico Madrid and the booing of "pantomime villain" Luis Suarez #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

John Egan interview | Liverpool trump Atletico | Duffer takes the Shels helm | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

November 03, 2021 23:33 - 1 hour - 4.1 KB

Ireland international John Egan joins us to preview next week's clash with Portugal and his season's so far. Dan McDonnell & Louise Quinn are also on hand as we keep across the night's Champions League action. In association with Sky Ireland

United rescue draw at Atalanta | Liverpool v Atletico | Ireland depth chart

November 03, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 4.96 KB

Former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joined Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan on OTB AM to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's latest rescue act for Man United, Liverpool's clash with Atletico and Ireland's defensive options. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Clutch Cristiano secures late draw for Manchester United | Andy Mitten

November 03, 2021 11:34 - 20 minutes - 1.22 KB

Journalist and author Andy Mitten joined Kenny Cunningham, Nathan Murphy, and Eoin Sheahan to review Manchester United's draw against Atalanta in the Champions League. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward