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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

Klopp's big calls for Real clash | Haaland would net 40 for Pep | Lingard & McGeady | David Meyler

April 06, 2021 09:22 - 28 minutes - 1.65 KB

David Meyler joined OTB AM this morning to look back at the long-weekend's PL action and ahead to tonight's massive Champions League ties. OTB AM is live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

VINNY PERTH | Should Villa keep Grealish? | Mitrovic needs support and goals | Good weekend for LFC

April 04, 2021 21:23 - 14 minutes - 882 Bytes

Former Dundalk manager Vinny Perth joined OTB's Stephen Doyle after Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over Fulham. They discussed whether or not Aston Villa could afford to keep Jack Grealish or if he would end up in Manchester City, Aleksander Mitrovic needing to find his Serbian form for Fulham and why Liverpool had a good weekend. 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 acr...

Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham | Kenny Cunningham Reaction

April 04, 2021 18:02 - 21 minutes - 1.27 KB

Nathan Murphy joined by former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham as they discuss the late drama from St.James' Park. Flakey Tottenham Poor individual Tottenham performances Defensive unease Goal keeping issue Harry Kane's future Newcastle fight Reaction to Ireland's opening two World Cup qualifiers @PaddyPower

Football Saturday | Kenny pressure, schoolboy structure, Haaland

April 03, 2021 16:34 - 52 minutes - 3.06 KB

David Meyler, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward joined John Duggan for OTB Football Saturday this afternoon. We reflected on the international break for the Republic of Ireland, looked ahead to Liverpool's big upcoming few days, and talked Erling Haaland's future. @paddypower

Where's Timo gone, Aguero's goodbye and this season's final chapter

April 02, 2021 14:36 - 34 minutes - 2.02 KB

Enda Coll and Ger Gilroy look ahead to all the weekend fixtures as the #PremierLeague​ returns. Emmet O'Keeffe joins us to navigate the football markets. Football w/ Paddy Power

Weakest Ireland squad I can remember | John Giles

April 01, 2021 22:41 - 18 minutes - 1.09 KB

Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to look back on another winless week for the Republic of Ireland team.  Football is sponsored by Paddy Power.

Fixing Irish football, English infatuation, where is Erling Haaland going? | RAFA HONIGSTEIN & STUEY BYRNE

April 01, 2021 22:40 - 47 minutes - 2.79 KB

Rafa Honigstein & Stuey Byrne join Nathan for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

What Ireland could learn from Iceland and Tifo Football

April 01, 2021 10:22 - 47 minutes - 2.77 KB

Enda chats with Head of Football development at HK, Dadi Rafnsson about what Iceland did to revive football in their country and what lessons Ireland could take. We also chat with Joe Devine from Tifo Football.

The Football Show | Defiant Stephen Kenny | South American fixtures chaos

March 31, 2021 18:07 - 48 minutes - 2.87 KB

The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to look back on the Republic of Ireland's draw against Qatar, while Tim Vickery explains why the pandemic has thrown the South American fixtures calendar into chaos. Sponsored by Paddy Power.

Ireland vs. Qatar reaction, Stephen Kenny's future | Mark Lawrenson

March 31, 2021 11:40 - 25 minutes - 1.47 KB

Mark Lawrenson joined Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon on Wednesday's OTBAM to discuss the fallout from another frustrating night for Ireland after their 1-1 draw with Qatar. Lawrenson discussed the criticism Stephen Kenny has faced thus far, whether it is warranted or not and looked ahead to the next World Cup qualifier against Portugal. The former Ireland man also looked at ways in which Kenny might tweak his style ahead of the next round of competitive fixtures. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB A...

Ireland's winless run rolls on | Qatar's human rights shadow | MUFC women's team make history | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

March 30, 2021 22:25 - 1 hour - 3.69 KB

Declan Lynch, Miguel Delaney & Kathleen McNamee join Joe for Tuesday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

State of the Nation | Irish football review with Vinny Perth, Nathan Murphy and Stephen Doyle

March 30, 2021 13:35 - 58 minutes - 3.41 KB

Vinny Perth joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Tuesday's OTBAM to assess the state of Irish football after the disappointing loss to Luxembourg. They discussed the Irish performance, the differences between the game at Lansdowne and the previous one in Belgrade and finally turned their attention to the isolation of the Dublin District Schoolboys League and the effect that has had on producing players for the national side. OTB's own Nathan Murphy and Stephen Doyle then joined Ger and Eoin ...

RICHARD DUNNE & DAN McDONNELL | Ireland's reality check after Luxembourg low

March 29, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 3.92 KB

Ireland legend Richard Dunne offers his thoughts after Ireland's humbling defeat vs Luxembourg. We also check-in with The Irish Independent's Daniel McDonnell. @PaddyPower

Becky Cassin | Breaking down her wonder goal | 'WNL hype is growing'

March 29, 2021 13:13 - 8 minutes - 480 Bytes

Cork City's Beck Cassin joins Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM​ to discuss her stunning late equaliser for Cork City against Galway United, and how the interest in the WNL is continuing to grow. @Gillette UK​ #MadeOfWhatMatters

Stephen Ward: Kenny's rebuild will take time | Working with 'unbelievable' Parrott | OTB AM

March 29, 2021 12:20

Former Republic of Ireland international defender Stephen Ward joins Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to break down Ireland's 1-0 defeat to Luxembourg on Saturday night. OTB AM in association with @Gillette UK​ | #MadeOfWhatMatters​​​

Gary Breen and David Sneyd | Support for Stephen Kenny? Ireland's World Cup crisis

March 28, 2021 18:36 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

Joe Molloy is joined by former Ireland international Gary Breen, and journalist David Sneyd, as we pick through Ireland's on-field crisis, following the defeat to Luxembourg last night. @paddypower

'We're not as good as we think we are' | Kilbane and Meyler on Ireland's 'worst' defeat

March 28, 2021 18:30 - 36 minutes - 2.11 KB

Joe Molloy is joined live by Kevin Kilbane and David Meyler as we look back in Ireland's latest defeat under Stephen Kenny, with Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign already looking over after a 1-0 home defeat to Luxembourg last night. @paddypower

Football Saturday | ROI talk; Kenny's style of play; LOI players to watch

March 27, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 5.6 KB

On OTB Football Saturday this afternoon Stephen Elliott, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward joined John Duggan. We went Republic of Ireland heavy after the defeat to Serbia midweek and ahead of the Luxembourg clash later. We also talked League of Ireland, and players to watch this season! @paddypower

Women's National League season kick-off | Streaming & sponsorship boost | A whole new audience? | Peamount's Karen Duggan

March 26, 2021 21:56 - 24 minutes - 1.41 KB

On the eve of the new SSE Airtricity Women's National League season, Peamount United's Karen Duggan joined Ger Gilroy on Off The Ball to discuss the boost of Watch LOI streaming and a new title sponsor will have for the competition. @PaddyPower

Kathleen McNamee | WSL TV rights, women's football top 50 | OTB AM

March 26, 2021 13:24 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Kathleen McNamee of ESPN was with Adrian and Eoin on OTB AM to talk TV rights in the Women's Super League, the women's football top 50, and plenty more! #OTB AM with Gillette UK | #MadeOfWhatMatters

The Derby Breakdown | The most boring derby ever?

March 26, 2021 12:01 - 52 minutes - 3.08 KB

Enda, James and Alan look back on Celtic 1-1 Rangers in the derby last week. We analyse Celtic's first half display, discuss whether Odsonne Edouard should have had a penalty and look at some of the stand-out performers.

Kevin Kilbane: FAI leaks, Ireland's big change in attack, Stephen Kenny, Luxembourg

March 26, 2021 07:17 - 29 minutes - 1.75 KB

Kevin Kilbane joined OTB AM to look back at Ireland's loss in Serbia and to talk about positive changes he's seen from the side | #OTBAM with Gillette UK | #MadeOfWhatMatters

The Football Show | Serbia 3-2 Republic of Ireland | David Meyler

March 25, 2021 17:58 - 47 minutes - 2.81 KB

Ex-Ireland captain David Meyler joined Nathan Murphy to recap the Republic of Ireland's 3-2 loss in Belgrade last night and to preview Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.  Sponsored by Paddy Power.

Ireland's Serbia defeat | Analysing the data behind Stephen Kenny

March 25, 2021 13:46 - 46 minutes - 2.72 KB

Enda Coll chats with performance analyst Juco James about Ireland's defeat to Serbia and the numbers behind this Ireland team under Stephen Kenny.

Vinny Perth: Passionate reaction to anti-Kenny agendas & tactical analysis of Ireland vs Serbia

March 25, 2021 13:31 - 26 minutes - 1.53 KB

Vinny Perth reacts to Ireland's loss to Serbia and discusses Stephen Kenny's critics. #OTBAM with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​

REACTION: Gary Breen breaks down Ireland's loss to Serbia | New look | Pressing | Another loss

March 25, 2021 08:57 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Gary Breen reflects on Ireland's loss to the Serbs and looks ahead to Luxembourg's trip to Dublin. OTB AM with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Serbia's magic moments undo spirited Ireland | Post-match reaction | SERBIA 3-2 IRELAND

March 25, 2021 00:24 - 11 minutes - 689 Bytes

Match commentators Nathan Murphy & Stuey Byrne give their on-the-whistle thoughts following Ireland's defeat in Belgrade. @PaddyPower

CRAPPY QUIZ | International Football Special

March 23, 2021 21:40 - 23 minutes - 1.4 KB

The Crappy Quiz makes a guest appearance as part of the Paddy Power Football special as we build-up to the crucial World Cup Qualifier between Serbia and Ireland on Wednesday night. #OTBPPSpecial​ @PaddyPower

Ireland vs Serbia preview | Gary Breen & Vinny Perth | Stephen Kenny's selection dilemmas

March 23, 2021 21:39 - 47 minutes - 2.78 KB

Gary Breen & Vinny Perth Joe Molloy to preview Serbia v Ireland in tomorrow's World Cup 2022 qualifier. @PaddyPower #OTBPPSpecial

The Danny Murphy Interview | Liverpool memories, Houllier impact, Crewe Scandal, and life after football

March 23, 2021 17:53 - 1 hour - 3.71 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Liverpool and Fulham legend Danny Murphy as we look back on his career as a footballer and his move into punditry.

Reputation vs form, Midfield question and can Ireland score?

March 23, 2021 16:43 - 27 minutes - 1.59 KB

Enda Coll, Nathan Murphy and Paddy Power himself on the line for The Paddy Power Half hour Special preview of Ireland's clash with Serbia in the World Cup qualifiers.

Ireland set for stern Serbia test, Leicester trounce MUFC, Old Firm truce, Kane keen on Spurs exit? | Pat Nevin, Dan McDonnell & Aine O'Gorman | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

March 22, 2021 22:23 - 1 hour - 4.23 KB

Pat Nevin, Dan McDonnell & Aine O'Gorman join Joe for this Monday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

David Meyler: I see Kane leaving Spurs | DBV back to Ajax ? | Ireland injury crisis | Declan Rice

March 22, 2021 09:38 - 28 minutes - 1.65 KB

David Meyler joined #OTBAM this morning to look back at the weekend's action and ahead to Ireland's trip to Serbia OTBAM is live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Brian Kerr | Lingard's future at MUFC? | Arsenal's Europa League chances | Stephen Kenny headaches

March 21, 2021 20:06 - 14 minutes - 890 Bytes

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr spoke to OTB Sport's Stephen Doyle after Arsenal's 3-3 draw with West Ham. They looked at whether Jesse Lingard will go back to #MUFC, if West Ham can make the top four, Arsenal's chances in the Europa League, and Stephen Kenny's selection headaches against Serbia. @Paddy Power  #Arsenal #WestHam #PremierLeague 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 ...

Football Saturday | ROI team v Serbia, lazy teammates, José pressure

March 20, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 4.9 KB

David Meyler, Johnny Ward and Dan McDonnell joined John Duggan on this week's OTB Football Saturday! We discussed the Republic of Ireland's possible lineup to take on Serbia, talked lazy teammates, and a bad week for Spurs fans. @paddypower

Champions League draw, Man City's quadruple push and the Guard of Honour

March 19, 2021 14:32 - 33 minutes - 1.95 KB

Enda Coll and Nathan Murphy look ahead to a weird mix of football this weekend. We've got Premier League and FA Cup football as well as a Celtic vs Rangers match to look forward to. Emmet O'Keefe from Paddy Power is with us as ever to guide us through the markets.

Man United's defence can win the league | Super-charged Pogba | Ole getting players in the box

March 19, 2021 12:25 - 22 minutes - 1.32 KB

Football writer and podcaster Daniel Harris joined OTB AM to reflect on Man United's win at the San Siro. Live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

JOHN GILES | Arsenal turn a corner? | Rabona bonanza | Undisciplined Lamela | Tuchel's Chelsea bounce

March 18, 2021 23:35 - 21 minutes - 1.28 KB

John Giles joins Richie to recap the the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power​

Tepid Tottenham bow out | MUFC overcome Milan | Kevin Kilbane on Stephen Kenny's squad | League of Ireland preview | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

March 18, 2021 23:22 - 45 minutes - 2.67 KB

Kevin Kilbane joins Richie for Thursday's Football Show. We'll also preview the new League of Ireland season with Stuey Byrne & Conan Byrne. @Paddy Power​

Ireland's soccer split 100 years later & ROI skipping the first World Cup

March 18, 2021 13:45 - 20 minutes - 1.19 KB

100 years after the split in Irish soccer, we caught up with historian Cormac Moore who literally wrote the book on the topic, 'The Irish Soccer Split.' OTB AM is live every morning in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​​

The Derby Special | Can Celtic end Rangers' unbeaten run?

March 18, 2021 11:02 - 50 minutes - 2.94 KB

Enda, James and Alan look back on the two previous Glasgow derbies of the year and what we can learn from those performances going into this weekend's massive game.

Christian Falk | Klopp's next move, Sancho & Haaland's 2021 PL links, Lewandowski's insane prep

March 18, 2021 09:41 - 22 minutes - 1.34 KB

We were delighted to catch up with Sport Bild's Christian Falk on today's OTB AM | Live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Tuchel's Chelsea charm | Is the quadruple finally on for Man City? | Jekyll & Hyde MUFC | Andy Mitten & Sam Lee | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

March 17, 2021 22:41 - 44 minutes - 2.58 KB

Andy Mitten is live from Milan with the latest MUFC view ahead of tomorrow's Europa League second leg. We'll also check-in on the blue side of Manchester with The Athletic's Sam Lee. @Paddy Power

Atletico's identity crisis, Zidane under pressure & Real Madrid's underdog complex | Dermot Corrigan

March 17, 2021 13:28 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Dermot Corrigan from The Athletic joined OTB AM this morning to give us the low-down on the two Madrid sides competing in the Champions League this week. OTB AM is brought to you in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​​​

League of Ireland season preview and five Irish players to watch

March 17, 2021 13:10 - 54 minutes - 3.22 KB

Enda is joined by Johnny Ward from LOI Central to look ahead to this season's League of Ireland. Oisin McQueirns from the Home End joins us to chat five up and coming Irish talents.

Stephen Kenny's selection headaches, goal-shy Chelsea, stodgy Spurs, Zlatan's encore | Dan McDonnell & Dominic Fifield | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

March 16, 2021 23:45 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KB

Dan McDonnell & Dominic Fifield join Joe for Tuesday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

Liverpool tactical analysis with Vinny Perth, Wexford Youths midfielder Kylie Murphy

March 16, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 2.01 KB

Vinny Perth joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Tuesday's OTBAM to provide an in-depth tactical analysis of Liverpool focusing on the differences between their approach this year and during their title-winning campaign. Kylie Murphy also joined the show to discuss Wexford Youths' sponsorship deal with Energia and to preview the beginning of the Women's National League campaign. OTB AM in association with @Gillette UK​ | #MadeOfWhatMatters​​ OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The B...

PAT NEVIN | Lamela's heel turn, same old Mourinho, Scottish football politics

March 15, 2021 23:53 - 32 minutes - 1.91 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Everton and Chelsea player Pat Nevin as we look back on the weekend's #PremierLeague​.

David Meyler: Why Keane is perfect for Celtic, Tielemans to LFC​ or MUFC​? | Kane getting away with it | Jose's big talk

March 15, 2021 11:55 - 23 minutes - 1.4 KB

David Meyler joined OTB AM this morning to look back at the weekend's action and to discuss Roy Keane's Celtic links. OTB AM with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters  

David Meyler: Why Keane is perfect for Celtic, Tielemans to #LFC​ or #MUFC​? | Kane getting away with it | Jose's big talk

March 15, 2021 09:34 - 23 minutes - 1.4 KB

David Meyler joined OTB AM this morning to look back at the weekend's action and to discuss Roy Keane's Celtic links. OTB AM with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters