OTB Football
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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Episodes
Mark O'Brien: The 27-year-old Irish footballer retired by a heart condition | OTB AM
October 15, 2020 11:16 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KBMark O'Brien joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM to discuss the heart condition that ultimately lead to his early retirement from professional football. OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs link
David Meyler: "Last night, I was frustrated" | Playing to Kenny's style | Ireland-Finland reaction
October 15, 2020 11:10 - 18 minutes - 1.1 KBFormer Ireland international David Meyler joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM to discuss Wednesday night's 1-0 defeat to Finland in the Nations League. OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs link
Goalless Ireland foiled in Finland | Richard Dunne, Vinny Perth & Stephanie Roche | THE FOOTBALL SHOW
October 15, 2020 00:04 - 43 minutes - 2.53 KBRichard Dunne, Vinny Perth & Stephanie Roche join Joe for Wednesday's Football Show. @PaddyPower
Does Stephen Kenny need a win tonight? | Kerr comparisons | Covid chaos | Ireland-Finland | OTB AM
October 14, 2020 11:37 - 20 minutes - 1.2 KBOTB's Nathan Murphy joined Ger and Eoin on Wednesday's OTB AM to assess Stephen Kenny's Ireland reign so far and tonight's Nations League game against Finland. Live in association with Gillette | #MadeofWhatMatters OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store li...
Áine O'Gorman: Where will Ireland get goals? | Success of Kenny's style | IRLWNT preview | OTB AM
October 14, 2020 11:29 - 15 minutes - 911 BytesIreland international Áine O'Gorman joined Ger and Eoin on Wednesday's OTB AM to look ahead to tonight's game between Stephen Kenny's team and Finland. Live in association with Gillette | #MadeofWhatMatters OTB AM weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs...
Jason McAteer and Mark Lawrenson | Up Close And Personal
October 14, 2020 07:54 - 51 minutes - 3 KBUp Close and Personal is a new series in association with Gillette where friends, teammates or sporting siblings get to know a little bit more about each other. Episode one features former Ireland and Liverpool players - Jason McAteer and Mark Lawrenson. In association with Gillette | Made Of What Matters
Tired Stephen Kenny, test nightmares and where will the goals come from?
October 13, 2020 20:23 - 47 minutes - 2.75 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Damien Delaney and Dan McDonnell as we look back at the crazy week of Irish football and ahead to tomorrow's Nations League clash with Finland. In association with Paddy Power.
Debate | Stephen Kenny's best XI | OTB AM
October 13, 2020 13:55 - 24 minutes - 1.42 KBPhil Egan and Stephen Doyle joined us to pick their first-choice Irish XIs. OTB AM in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
What is Project Big Picture REALLY about? | Bailouts and land-grabs | Miguel Delaney
October 13, 2020 13:46 - 26 minutes - 1.52 KBChief football writer at the Independent, Miguel Delaney joined OTB AM this morning to talk about the push-back against 'Project Big Picture.' OTB AM in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters
Positives and Negatives galore for Ireland and Project Big power grab?
October 12, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 2.87 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Phillip Quinn and Luke Edwards as we look back at an incident filled weekend for Irish football. We look in-depth at Project Big Picture, and why Manchester United and Liverpool are acting like cartels looking to grab power for the Top 6. Would Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea agree in lock-step with MUFC and LFC? In association with Paddy Power.
OTB AM Ireland reaction | A new MF general? | COVID fallout | Kenny-style takes shape | Meyler and Murphy
October 12, 2020 13:18 - 33 minutes - 1.99 KBDavid Meyler and Nathan Murphy joined OTB AM to look back at Ireland's 0-0 draw against Wales - and to reflect on COVID-19's impact on this international window. Live in association with Gillette | #MadeofWhatMatters
Gary Owens defends FAI travel arrangements amid Covid-19 confusion
October 11, 2020 18:48 - 15 minutes - 900 BytesJoe Molloy is joined by the interim CEO of the FAI Gary Owens, as we discuss the turn of events that led to seven Republic of Ireland players being unavailable for Sunday's UEFA Nations League draw with Wales.
OTB Football Saturday | Shootout regrets, opportunities for youth and how to unlock McGoldrick
October 10, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 5.16 KBJohn Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland defender Gary Breen, as well as Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent and journalist Johnny Ward to look back on Ireland’s Euro 2020 disappointment, and analyse what comes next for Stephen Kenny’s side. @paddypower
'We deserved to win it' | John Giles on Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off exit
October 09, 2020 19:32 - 30 minutes - 1.79 KBRepublic of Ireland legend John Giles thinks Stephen Kenny's side were the better team against Slovakia and he feels the new Ireland manager needs to be given time to implement his ideas. @PaddyPower
Vinny Perth and Nathan Murphy react to Ireland's loss to Slovakia
October 09, 2020 12:04 - 25 minutes - 1.48 KBFormer Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTBAM to give his reaction to Ireland's disappointing penalty shoot-out exit to Slovakia. Perth highlighted the positives that can be taken from the performance, David McGoldrick's best role in the team and how Stephen Kenny's team can take confidence as they approach the coming games against Wales and Finland. Nathan Murphy also joined the show to discuss the game and the events that led to Adam Idah and Aaron C...
Gary Breen and David Meyler | Slovakia reaction, positives to take | OTB AM
October 09, 2020 11:11 - 37 minutes - 2.21 KBDavid Meyler and Gary Breen reflected on the gutting defeat on penalties in Slovakia last night - that rules the Republic of Ireland out of having home games at a major tournament. 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
Socially Distant Sports Bar: Elis James, Mike Bubbins & Steff Garrero join OTB
October 08, 2020 21:49 - 33 minutes - 1.97 KBThe new comedy podcast Socially Distant Sports Bar is the brainchild of comedians Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero. Off The Ball's Ciaran Bradley chats with the lads about the intricacies of sport, with all the mental, funny stuff that comes with it. We look at their love for all kinds of sports, Wales and the Celtic links to Ireland; why sport is important in its essence and how its absence has affected so many. A Swansea City fan, Elis works on radio in the UK with Radio 5 Live, R...
Roy Keane Special | The Origins, the rise and the legend
October 08, 2020 21:01 - 1 hour - 5.32 KBWe continue on their with their Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't going to take long until Roy Keane's name popped up. Enda Coll, Colm Boohig and Ciaran Bradley talk about young Keane, his leadership, his relationship with Alex Ferguson and the post-career Keane in punditry. Eoin O'Callaghan chats with Enda Coll about his new book "Keane: The Origins" which details his rise through Rockmount, Cobh Ramblers and into the life of a full time professional footballer.
Vinny Perth analysis, penalty fears, Brady role | Slovakia v ROI | OTB AM
October 08, 2020 11:55 - 50 minutes - 2.97 KBLooking ahead to tonight's Slovakia play-off on OTB AM were former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth, and our own Nathan and Phil with Ger and Eoin. 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
A growing optimism, McCarthy's role and equal pay for the women's team
October 07, 2020 18:02 - 39 minutes - 2.31 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Dan McDonnell as we look ahead to Ireland's crucial tie against Slovakia. We look at the Slovakian view and why they have us as favourites, if it's do or die for James McCarthy now and common sense prevails as the IRWNT edge close to equal pay.
Slovakia v ROI Preview - Stephen Ward and predicted XI | OTB AM
October 07, 2020 13:37 - 30 minutes - 1.76 KBGer and Eoin looked ahead to Slovakia v Republic of Ireland with Stephen Ward, and our own Stephen Doyle cast an eye over the possible starting team. 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
Partey time for Arsenal | Everton and Villa win the transfers | Ireland squad named
October 07, 2020 11:11 - 19 minutes - 1.16 KBESPN's Kathleen McNamee spoke to Ger and Eoin about Arsenal's deadline day capture of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, solid transfer windows for Aston Villa and Everton and Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad to face Ukraine. 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
Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn | Sunderland highs, Special partnership, Peter Reid managing style
October 06, 2020 20:15 - 35 minutes - 2.09 KBFormer Sunderland players Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn joined Joe Molloy to chat about their time at the club and playing with each other in the Premier League as they became one of the leagues best strike partnerships @PaddyPower
Ireland's Slovakian test, getting the nerves right and our best starting xi
October 06, 2020 19:25 - 27 minutes - 1.61 KBEnda Coll is joined on the line by former ROI and Crystal Palace player Damien Delaney, Ireland and Peamount United player Stephanie Roche and Paddy Power for a special Paddy Power Half Hour as we look ahead to Ireland game with Slovakia in the Euro 2020/21 qualifiers.
Richard Dunne Interview | Life during lockdown, Coaching ambitions, Toughest striker to mark
October 06, 2020 14:37 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KBOne of Ireland's most loved defenders Richard Dunne joined Joe Molloy to chat about his career, managers who impressed him, art of defending and much more! @PaddyPower
Daniel Harris | Man United's transfer window rated | OTB AM
October 06, 2020 11:34 - 18 minutes - 1.07 KBDaniel Harris joined Ger and Eoin to rate Manchester United's transfer window dealings, as Cavani and co signed on deadline day. 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
Explaining all the goals, Leaky Liverpool and board criticism could get Solskjaer sacked
October 05, 2020 19:28 - 34 minutes - 1.99 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Pat Nevin as we react to another crazy weekend of Premier League. We also have reaction from Brian Kerr to Man United's defeat to Spurs.
Deal or No Deal | Deadline day for Man United; Pool drubbing | OTB AM
October 05, 2020 15:17 - 16 minutes - 997 BytesPhil Egan joined Ger and Eoin this morning to react to Liverpool's dismal 7-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa, and discuss Man United's deadline day hopes. 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
Social distancing at GAA v Soccer matches | Gary Rogers on OTB AM
October 05, 2020 14:57 - 10 minutes - 647 BytesDundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers spoke to Ger and Eoin on Monday's AM about the difference in crowd social distancing at GAA and soccer matches in Ireland in recent weeks. 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
David Meyler | Liverpool's Villa lesson, Adrian concerns | OTB AM
October 05, 2020 14:35 - 15 minutes - 900 BytesFormer Irish international David Meyler joined Ger and Eoin to discuss Liverpool's 7-2 capitulation against Aston Villa last night, their backup goalkeeping concerns, and Seamus Coleman likely missing the international against Slovakia this week. 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...
Andy Mitten: United hit for six | Cavani | Transfer latest | Solskjaer future
October 05, 2020 12:58Andy Mitten, editor of United We Stand, was on OTB AM with Ger and Eoin to look back on a dismal day for Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday. 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
OTB Football Saturday | Pat Hoban gunning for Europe, Euro 2020 playoffs and Premier League round-up
October 03, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 5.68 KBJohn Duggan is joined by former Irish international defender Damien Delaney as well as Daniel McDonnell of the Irish independent, and freelance journalist Johnny Ward to look back on the week that was in football. @paddypower
Brian Gartland Interview | Qualifying for the group stages, Drawing Arsenal, Filippo Giovagnoli
October 02, 2020 15:08 - 17 minutes - 1.01 KBDundalk FC player Brian Gartland joined Ger Gilroy to chat about reaching the Europa League group stages after last nights 3-1 win over KI Klaksvik at the Aviva Stadium
THE PADDY POWER HALF HOUR | Dundalk draw Arsenal and Everton flying
October 02, 2020 14:48 - 31 minutes - 1.83 KBEnda Coll and Emmet O'Keefe joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to the weekends Premier League action as well as Dundalk's Europa League group stage draw which includes Arsenal @PaddyPower
Premier League this weekend - the TV games you cannot miss | OTB AM
October 02, 2020 13:24 - 16 minutes - 976 BytesOur own Phil Egan was on OTB AM with Adrian and Eoin earlier ahead of a busy Premier League weekend - to talk you through your TV viewing experience and which games you simply cannot afford to miss. 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
Phil Thompson | Keane v Klopp, Thiago role, MUFC frailties | OTB AM
October 02, 2020 12:58 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KBPhil 'Thommo' Thompson joined Adrian and Eoin to talk Keane versus Klopp, Thiago's role in the Liverpool team, and Man United's frailties so far. 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
Shane Keegan: Dundalk's big victory | Dream opponents | Where prize money could be spent
October 02, 2020 12:37Adrian and Eoin were joined on OTB AM by Dundalk assistant coach Shane Keegan after his side progressed the group stages of the Europa 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
The misery of supporting Leeds, Worst defeats, Bielsa's revolution
October 02, 2020 10:59 - 50 minutes - 2.93 KBThe Super Leeds are back in the Premier League and with that comes a new feeling. For years it has been a misery for Leeds fans knowing they weren't where they belonged. Enda Coll chats with Leeds fan Oisin McQueirns to discuss life in the Championship, the worst games he's been to and the brilliance of Marcelo Bielsa.
Lower league struggles, distraction tactics and Dundalk in Europa League
October 01, 2020 22:10 - 53 minutes - 3.11 KBNathan Murphy is joined on the line by Newport County striker Padraig Amond as we discuss the impact of COVID on the lower league clubs. Brian Kerr joins us Dundalk's Europa League push after beating KI to qualify for the group stages.
Man City's failings, Klopp's spiky interviews and untouchable Liverpool
October 01, 2020 21:37 - 26 minutes - 1.55 KBNathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look at all things Premier League.
Inside Dundalk's crazy year | 'Endearing' Giovagnoli | Heavy defeats await in Europa League? | OTB AM
October 01, 2020 11:46 - 12 minutes - 777 BytesFootball writer Johnny Ward joined Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon ahead of tonight's decisive Europa League qualifier for Dundalk. 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
Deal or No Deal |"I think Jadon Sancho will still join #MUFC" | On Liverpool's shrewd business | OTB AM
October 01, 2020 11:35 - 6 minutes - 360 BytesJournalist Johnny Ward joined Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon for a run down of the latest transfer news on Deal or No Deal. They talk Jadon Sancho being a deal, Liverpool's shrewd business and other news. 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
Changing Ireland's syle, shifting positions and Messi no mates
September 30, 2020 22:03 - 1 hour - 3.88 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Dermot Corrigan as we look at La Liga, Messi and Barcelona. David Meyler joins us as we discuss Ireland's upcoming match against Slovakia.
Deal or No Deal | Sancho thoughts and backup MUFC targets | OTB AM
September 30, 2020 11:46 - 10 minutes - 657 BytesPhil Egan joined Ger and Eoin for our latest Deal or No Deal - talking Sancho and Man United's other transfer targets, and plenty more! 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
Daniel Harris | Jadon Sancho to Man United can still happen | OTB AM
September 30, 2020 11:16 - 18 minutes - 1.1 KBFootball journalist Daniel Harris joined Ger and Eoin to discuss whether or not the Jadon Sancho to Man United move can be completed before the deadline. 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
Keane vs Klopp, James Rodriguez' revival and Stephen Kenny's bite
September 29, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 4.11 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Dan McDonnell as we look at Roy Keane's 'argument' with Jurgen Klopp, Stephen Kenny's press conference ahead of Ireland vs Slovakia and we look at Dundalk's upcoming Champions League fixture on Thursday. Tim Vickery joins us as we look at the COVID crisis in Brazil, how Flemengo were forced to play a game having had 20 staff/players test positive for coronavirus and the revival of James Rodriguez at Everton.
Klopp v Keane, Mané decision, same old Arsenal | OTB AM
September 29, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 1.88 KBNathan Murphy was on OTB AM with Ger and Eoin to reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Arsenal last night - Klopp v Keane, same old Arsenal, and should Mané have been sent off? 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
Deal or No Deal | Pep woes, MUFC Sancho and Telles latest | OTB AM
September 29, 2020 12:07 - 27 minutes - 1.59 KBColm Boohig joined Ger and Eoin for our latest instalment of Deal or No Deal - talking Pep woes, Kyle Walker, Man United's latest on Telles and Sancho, and plenty more! 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
Pep needs a staycation, our game our rules and Wolves early issues
September 28, 2020 22:02 - 52 minutes - 3.09 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by Pat Nevin as we look back on the week of Premier League. Jacqui Oatley joins us to discuss all things Wolves as they suffered a heavy defeat to West Ham.
Deal or No Deal and Premier League chat with Phil Egan
September 28, 2020 15:07Phil Egan joined Monday's OTB AM to talk Premier League and to run through the latest transfer talk. 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