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2,992 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 79 ratingsWelcome 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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Tottenham won't make top four | Arsenal have issues at the back | Smith Rowe and Saka top class | Cunningham
March 14, 2021 21:17 - 17 minutes - 1.04 KBFormer Republic of Ireland defender Kenny Cunningham spoke to OTB Sports' Stephen Doyle after Arsenal's 2-1 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. He discussed whether Tottenham are in with a shot of the top four, Arsenal's problems at the back and their successes up front, as well as Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty playing in the same starting lineup. 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 morn...
Brian Kerr | Leicester's top four 'scrap' | Keano to Celtic? | Kenny's injury woes
March 14, 2021 18:27 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KBNathan Murphy chats to former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr following Leicester City's 5-0 win against bottom of the table Sheffield United. Leicester moved up to second in the table, but Kerr reckons they will still be in a 'scrap' to reach the Champions League, we discuss the vacant managerial role at Celtic, and the chances of Roy Keane returning to Glasgow, and we get Brian's thoughts on the injury crisis faced by Stephen Kenny ahead of the start of the World Cup qualifying campa...
Football Saturday | Irish injuries, Parrott goal, giving amateur players a voice
March 13, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 5.33 KBStephen Elliott, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward joined John Duggan on OTB Football Saturday this week. We discussed Stephen Kenny's long list of unavailable players for the Serbia game, Troy Parrott's first goal in English football today for Ipswich, and the Dundalk managerial merry-go-round, among other things. @paddypower
North London Derby bite, 'the Man United way' and Chris Wilder's replacement
March 12, 2021 14:34 - 36 minutes - 2.15 KBGer Gilroy and Enda Coll look ahead to the weekend's #PremierLeague fixtures. Jason Murphy from Paddy Power talks us through the markets.
Andy Mitten on MUFC | United shake-up | Darren Fletcher | Amad Diallo | OTB AM
March 12, 2021 12:14After Manchester United drew 1-1 with AC Milan on Thursday night, journalist Andy Mitten joined the lads on Friday's OTB AM. OTB AM in association with @Gillette UK | #MadeOfWhatMatters 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
Rangers win the league, how big is the gap?
March 12, 2021 10:39 - 40 minutes - 2.37 KBEnda Coll and Juco James look at the draw with Dundee United that led to Rangers being crowned Champions. With that in mind, we also look at the gap at the top and how close it is.
PETER CROUCH | Life at Liverpool, dream five-a-side team, post-playing days
March 11, 2021 23:42 - 19 minutes - 1.17 KBPeter Crouch joins Nathan to reflect on some highlights from his playing days, and to discuss life post-football. @PaddyPower
JOHN GILES | Irrepressible Haaland, Liverpool rekindled, MUFC's muddled structure
March 11, 2021 23:20 - 22 minutes - 1.3 KBJohn Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
John Hartson: Roy Keane to Celtic?; Vinny Perth on Irish GK doubts
March 11, 2021 22:05 - 45 minutes - 2.66 KBJohn Hartson joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show tonight to discuss Neil Lennon's Celtic exit and potential replacements - could Roy Keane be the man to take over? Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth was also on the show to talk Irish goalkeeping injury worries, with Darren Randolph and Caoimhin Kelleher both doubts for Serbia. @paddypower
Daniel Harris: Liverpool's Thiago = United's Veron | United vs Milan nostalgia | OTB AM
March 11, 2021 12:04 - 18 minutes - 1.1 KBFootball writer Daniel Harris joined the lads on Thursday's OTB AM to look ahead to Manchester United's clash with AC Milan in the Europa League. OTB AM in association with @Gillette UK | #MadeOfWhatMatters 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
Mark Scanlon - LOI Director | Dundalk situation | All-island league | Watch LOI
March 11, 2021 11:32 - 18 minutes - 1.06 KBLeague of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon joined Eoin Sheahan on Thursday's OTB AM ahead of the launch of this season's SSE Airtricity league. 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
Liverpool & PSG progress, Juve post-mortem, MUFC restructure, Bale reborn
March 10, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 3.79 KBPhilippe Auclair, Miguel Delaney & Martin Lipton join Joe for Wednesday's Football Show as week abreast of the latest European action and all the other top talking points. @PaddyPower
Why Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are struggling | Simon Hughes
March 10, 2021 11:06 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KBGer Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan were joined by Simon Hughes of The Athletic on #OTBAM to discuss Liverpool's recent struggles and what Jurgen Klopp must do to revitalise his drifting team. Hughes delved into what has gone wrong for Liverpool since clinching the league title in 2020 and how the poor run of form could affect transfer dealings in the summer. 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 ...
Jack Byrne on OTB AM | 'Great man' Mick McCarthy | Ireland coaching setup
March 10, 2021 09:37 - 21 minutes - 1.26 KBRepublic of Ireland's Jack Byrne spoke to Eoin Sheahan on Tuesday's #OTBAM, discussing his new club in Cyprus, Mick McCarthy, Damien Duff as a coach and more. In association with @gilletteuk | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Haaland rules, Klopp's Groundhog Day, what's Löw got to do, got to do with it? | Dan McDonnell & Uli Hesse | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 09, 2021 23:19 - 45 minutes - 2.68 KBDan McDonnell & Uli Hesse are on hand for Tuesday's Football Show as we keep across another night of Champions League action. @PaddyPower
Graham Hunter: Haaland-Messi partnership enticing for both | PSG, Barcelona updates
March 09, 2021 11:51 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KBGraham Hunter joined Tuesday's #OTBAM to discuss the #UCL, the potential of a Haaland-Messi team up and updates of PSG and Barcelona. In association with @gilletteuk #MadeOfWhatMatters
Solskjaer pops Pep's bubble, lamentable Liverpool, Havertz's coming out party | MARK LAWRENSON, PAT NEVIN, BRIAN KERR
March 08, 2021 22:23 - 1 hour - 4.04 KBPat Nevin & Mark Lawrenson join Joe for Monday's edition of The Football Show. We also hear the thoughts of former Ireland manager Brian Kerr. @PaddyPower
David Meyler: MUFC were 'near perfect' | Liverpool desperate to keep Klopp | Is Bale at his best?
March 08, 2021 13:35 - 28 minutes - 1.68 KBDavid Meyler joined the lads on Monday's OTB AM to chat all the football stories from the weekend. #MUFC | #LFC | #Spurs | #PremierLeague #OTBAM is live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters |
Kenny Cunningham: United 2-0 City | MUFC Defensively strong | 'I thought Mourinho killed Shaw'
March 07, 2021 21:13 - 24 minutes - 1.41 KBFormer Republic of Ireland defender Kenny Cunningham joined Nathan Murphy after Manchester United's 2-0 defeat of Manchester City. They discussed United's defensive strength, who United need to buy in order to become a truly good side, Luke Shaw under Jose Mourinho, Liverpool's centre half issues and Stephen Kenny's options at defender. @paddypower You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Brian Kerr | Liverpool's crisis, Klopp's selections and a Champions League distraction
March 07, 2021 18:05 - 15 minutes - 907 BytesStephen Doyle is joined by Brian Kerr to look back at Liverpool's latest disastrous result, after they were beaten 1-0 by Fulham for a sixth consecutive league defeat at home. @PaddyPower
Louise Quinn | Champions League advantures, life in Italy, and her favourite defenders
March 07, 2021 16:42 - 25 minutes - 1.47 KBJoe Molloy is joined by Fiorentina's Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn to discuss their upcoming Champions League second leg against Man City, how much she's enjoying her move to Italy, and why she's a football obsessive. @paddypower
Football Saturday | Manchester derby, teammate bust-ups, World Cup 2030
March 06, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 5.71 KBDavid Meyler, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward all joined John Duggan for OTB Football Saturday across the afternoon. We discussed the joint UK/Ireland bid to host the 2030 World Cup - is it a political move or a properly good idea? We previewed tomorrow's Manchester derby too and talked teammate bust-ups, after some in-fighting at Newcastle during the week.
Manchester Derby preview, Injury worries and Near Miss giveaway
March 05, 2021 15:38 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KBGer Gilroy and Enda Coll look ahead to the weekend's #PremierLeague and the Manchester Derby. Emmet O'Keeffe talks us through the markets and reveals the winner of our first #PPNearMiss segment.
Liverpool lose again | Where should Klopp strengthen? | TA-A to midfield? | Caoimhe O'Neill
March 05, 2021 12:09 - 22 minutes - 1.3 KBCaoimhe O'Neill of The Athletic joined the lads on Friday's OTB AM after another home defeat for Liverpool in the Premier League. Where does Jurgen Klopp need to strengthen his side? Will Liverpool get back to winning ways? 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
Listless Liverpool lose again as Tuchel trumps Klopp | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
March 04, 2021 23:29 - 51 minutes - 3 KBDamien Delaney joins Nathan Murphy for this Thursday's show as we keep across Chelsea's visit to Anfield, and try to figure out why Manchester United's form is dipping in the second half of the season. @PaddyPower
John Kennedy's first game and introduction to structure
March 04, 2021 20:09 - 43 minutes - 2.52 KBEnda, Juco James and Alan Morrison look at John Kennedy's first game in charge of Celtic in a 1-0 win against Aberdeen. The breakdown the game itself, the best and worst individual performers and some trends that we could see going forward under Kennedy.
JOHN GILES | 'Transformative' Ian St John, Bruno Fernandes' supporting cast, 'complete' Declan Rice
March 04, 2021 20:05 - 27 minutes - 1.62 KBJohn Giles pays tribute to the late Liverpool legend Ian St John, and to discuss what ails Manchester United. @PaddyPower
Football vs the far-right in Georgia and Pure Fitbaw in Scotland
March 04, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 3.92 KBEnda chats with Michael Cole, a PHD student in the University of Tartu about the relationship football has with the right-wing in Georgia, and why one footballer took it upon himself to fight against it. Plus, we chat with Owen J Brown from Pure Fitbaw about the wildness of football in Scotland and the importance of Data analytics.
Andy Mitten: Why can't United win anymore? | Trust issues in defence | 'Vast' gap behind City
March 04, 2021 11:42 - 23 minutes - 1.4 KBFootball journalist Andy Mitten joined the lads on Thursday's OTB AM after Manchester United could only manage a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace last night. #OTBAM is live every morning from 7:30am, with thanks to Gillette. #MadeOfWhatMatters 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 ...
KEVIN KILBANE | Life in Canada, serene Man City, David Moyes' second coming, poppy regrets
March 03, 2021 23:31 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KBKevin Kilbane checks-in live from Canada for his first Football Show appearance of 2021. @PaddyPower
Classic Alex Ferguson moments with Daniel Harris
March 03, 2021 14:12 - 26 minutes - 1.57 KBUnited Rewind host and football journalist Daniel Harris joined us on Wednesday's OTBAM to document seven of Alex Ferguson's most memorable outbursts and speeches. Harris discussed what made Ferguson the master of psychological warfare and simplicity and how he used such techniques to get the most from his players during his time at Old Trafford. 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 O...
World Cup smoke and mirrors, Irish football's reality check, Ian St John remembered | DAN McDONNELL & MARK LAWRENSON
March 02, 2021 22:34 - 48 minutes - 2.83 KBDan McDonnell joins Joe to dissect the reemerging headlines around Ireland's would-be 2030 World Cup bid. Mark Lawrenson is also on hand to pay tribute to the late Ian St John. @PaddyPower
Graham Hunter talks Barcelona arrests, Stephanie Roche on Manchester United's issues up front
March 02, 2021 12:27 - 34 minutes - 2.02 KBGraham Hunter joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Tuesday's OTBAM to discuss the fallout from Monday's arrests in Barcelona. Hunter discussed the impact that 'Barcagate' has had on the relationships between senior players and the club and whether they are salvageable. He also delved into the effect this unsavoury episode might have on Lionel Messi's decision to stay or leave the club at the end of the season. Stephanie Roche then joined the show to talk about Manchester United, their need t...
PAT NEVIN | Penalty puzzlement, referee rants, Everton vibrancy, football's full-court pressing
March 02, 2021 00:40 - 28 minutes - 1.67 KBPat Nevin joins Joe to recap the weekend that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
Roy Keane vs Matt Doherty, Man United's missing link, Inconsistent Spurs | David Meyler
March 01, 2021 12:51David Meyler joined OTB AM to look back at the weekend's Premier League action. #OTBAM is live every morning from 7:30am, with thanks to Gillette. #MadeOfWhatMatters 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
Damien Delaney: Chelsea need a striker | United midfield a worry | City can win the quadruple
February 28, 2021 21:44 - 13 minutes - 785 BytesFormer Republic of Ireland defender Damien Delaney recaps Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Manchester United with OTB Sports' Stephen Doyle. They talk Chelsea's need for an out and out striker, Manchester United starting two 6s in the midfield, and Manchester City's likelihood of winning the quadruple. @PaddyPower Tune in to OTB AM on Monday for a full weekend recap. 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 subscr...
Brian Kerr | Bale bounces back, Spurs squad depth and Man City's title march
February 28, 2021 17:14 - 11 minutes - 660 BytesNathan Murphy and Brian Kerr recap Spurs' dominant 4-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League. @PaddyPower
Football Saturday | Next Celtic manager, Chelsea v Man Utd, Fantasy Footballers
February 27, 2021 17:22 - 1 hour - 4.82 KBDamien Delaney and Dan McDonnell joined John Duggan on OTB Football Saturday this afternoon, with Celtic's next manager decision high on the agenda. The lads also talked Chelsea v Manchester United tomorrow, Premier League players playing Fantasy, and the Irish starting XI as things stand. @paddypower
FAI CEO Jonathan Hill: Damien Duff's exit, talks with Stephen Kenny, equal pay for ROI Women's Team
February 26, 2021 18:28 - 17 minutes - 1 KBFAI CEO Jonathan Hill sat down with OTB's Nathan Murphy where he addressed Damien Duff's departure, his support for Stephen Kenny and the question of equal pay for the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team. @Paddy Power
Celtic's new boss, Tuchel's United test and Mourinho's future
February 26, 2021 14:47 - 34 minutes - 2 KBGer Gilroy and Enda Coll look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures. Jason Murphy from Paddy Power talks us through the markets.
Stuart Byrne | His new song, nostalgia for street football & longing for post-pandemic 5-a-side
February 26, 2021 14:13 - 15 minutes - 944 BytesStuart Byrne joined OTB AM to talk about his new song, 'The Game That We Love.' | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Man United's CB probelm | Roy Keane & Celtic | Lindelof's flying knee | Daniel Harris on OTB AM
February 26, 2021 14:07 - 22 minutes - 1.33 KBDaniel Harris joined OTB AM this morning to talk about Man United's progress in the Europa League, Chelsea & much-much more. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Arsenal battle through as Leicester crash out | Ireland's selection dilemmas | Kevin Doyle & Gary Rogers | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
February 26, 2021 00:07 - 32 minutes - 1.89 KBKevin Doyle & Gary Rogers join Nathan for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower
Lennon gone, McCarthy's Cardiff revival and the Italian Ultra scene explained
February 25, 2021 21:31 - 39 minutes - 2.3 KBEnda Coll rambles about the biggest football news of the week including Neil Lennon's resignation, Mick McCarthy's revival at Cardiff City and Richie Towell's return to League of Ireland. Plus, Wayne Girard joins Enda as we chat society and football, and the rise of the Italian Ultras.
Street Football | Tuchel's hard love | John Giles
February 25, 2021 20:41 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KBRepublic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to discuss this week's football's news and the importance of street football in his development. Sponsored by Paddy Power
Matt Doherty's been a disaster | Mourinho's methods | Bale confusion | Spurs with Martin Lipton
February 25, 2021 12:27 - 16 minutes - 1005 BytesMartin Lipton joined OTB AM this morning to talk all things Spurs. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Neil Lennon & Celtic say their goodbyes | Pelé gets the Hollywood treatment | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
February 24, 2021 22:53 - 48 minutes - 2.86 KBPaul John Dykes joins us on this evening's Football Show to discuss Neil Lennon's departure from Celtic. Tim Vickery will also be along to review the new Pele documentary. @Paddy Power
'Kelleher has to be No.1' | Ireland XI debate on OTB AM
February 24, 2021 14:16 - 35 minutes - 2.1 KBNathan Murphy, Stephen Doyle & Phil Egan pick their first choice teams to start for Ireland in the March international window. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters | #OTBAM
Champions League fallout | Haaland to Barca? | Celtic's next boss | Graham Hunter
February 24, 2021 08:53 - 15 minutes - 928 BytesGraham Hunter joined OTB AM to react to last night's Champions League action and to talk Celtic following the end of the second Neil Lennon era at the club. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters |
Giroud awakening, Fantasy Football furore, Coleman renaissance, MTK Football | JAMES RICHARDSON, MIGUEL DELANEY & DAN McDONNELL
February 23, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 4.2 KBJames Richardson, Miguel Delaney & Dan McDonnell join Joe for Tuesday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower