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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!

The Football Show on Off The Ball with Nathan and Joe.

Saturday Football with JD, Dan and Johnny.

Football on OTB AM (Deal or No Deal and much more too!)

OTB Roadshows.

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Episodes

Kenny Cunningham | Ireland vs Bulgaria review | OTB AM

September 04, 2020 13:48

Kenny Cunningham joined Adrian and Eoin on OTB AM to review Ireland's performace against Bulgaria. 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

Bulgaria 1 - 1 Ireland | Assessing Stephen Kenny's first match at the helm | John Giles & Stuey Byrne

September 03, 2020 22:39 - 46 minutes - 2.74 KB

John Giles & Stuey Byrne join Nathan as week keep across Stephen Kenny's maiden match as Ireland senior football manager. @PaddyPower

Kevin Doyle on Ireland debut, Trap, confidence and reverting to type | All or Nothing Spurs

September 02, 2020 22:02 - 47 minutes - 2.79 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland international Kevin Doyle as we look ahead to Ireland vs Bulgaria. John Brewin chats All or Nothing Spurs

Deal or No Deal | MUFC | Ozil's Arsenal future | Chelsea's 'keeper dilemma | OTB AM

September 02, 2020 12:09 - 16 minutes - 1010 Bytes

Will O'Callaghan joined Ger Gilroy on OTB AM for Deal or No Deal to run through the latest rumours and transfer news from the morning on Wednesday's show. They talk Manchester United not making space available for Upamecano, Mesut Özil's future at Arsenal, Chelsea's dilemma in the net and other transfer rumours. 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...

Andy Mitten | Upamecano unlikely, van de Beek close, Sancho | OTB AM

September 02, 2020 11:12 - 23 minutes - 1.39 KB

Andy Mitten, editor of United We Stand, talked Sancho, Upamecano, van de Beek and plenty more on Man United with Ger and Will on OTB AM. 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

Kenny's vital first week, FAI EGM, Roy Barrett and BOI and Dundalk's American influence

September 01, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 4.17 KB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Dan McDonnell as we run through the biggest news from the FAI EGM, we look at how Ireland are shaping up ahead of Stephen Kenny's first game and we discuss the inside story of Dundalk's American influence. Brian Kerr joins us to discuss what the first week as Ireland manager is like and what Stephen Kenny has to do to gain the players' respect.

Larry Bass | FAI finance cttee member on EGM; Roy Barrett | OTB AM

September 01, 2020 13:20 - 30 minutes - 1.78 KB

Larry Bass from the FAI finance committee joined Ger and Will on this morning's show to discuss last night's EGM, and Roy Barrett's role as independent chairman. 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 with Stephen Doyle

September 01, 2020 12:23 - 14 minutes - 878 Bytes

OTB's Stephen Doyle joined Ger Gilroy and Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's OTB AM for Deal or No Deal for a run through the latest football transfer rumours, including Manchester United wanting Upamecano, Smart Van de Beek business and the Lionel Messi latest. 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 vi...

FAI EGM Reaction | Gary Owens & Roy Barrett Interviews | Damien Delaney on Stephen Kenny's New Era | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

September 01, 2020 01:23 - 1 hour - 3.9 KB

We hear from Gary Owens & Roy Barrett on the night of the FAI's crucial EGM. Damien Delaney also joins us to preview matters on the pitch as the Stephen Kenny era begins. @PaddyPower

Deal or No Deal with Phil Egan

August 31, 2020 12:39 - 19 minutes - 1.16 KB

Phil Egan joined Ger Gilroy and Nathan Murphy on Monday's OTB AM to discuss all the latest transfer rumours in football. Will Lionel Messi's exit from Barcelona go ahead? Is the Argentinian superstar on his way to Manchester City? As Donny Van de Beek's move to Manchester United moves closer Egan, Gilroy and Murphy looked at were the Dutch midfielder will fit into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. They also discussed the rumours that N'Golo Kante may be on his way out of Stamford Bridge and a pote...

Dropping Coleman | Matt Doherty & Jose | Van de Beek in, Pogba out? | Kenny Cunningham

August 31, 2020 11:36

Former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joined Ger and Nathan on OTB AM to look ahead to the dawning of the Stephen Kenny era. 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

Shay Given & Packie Bonner | Ireland under Kenny | Shay's coaching future' | The art of goalkeeping

August 30, 2020 17:51 - 44 minutes - 2.58 KB

A special roadshow brought to you with Cadbury FC. Joe Molloy joined by two Irish footballing greats in Packie Bonner and Shay Given. The lads discuss the state of Irish football and what Stephen Kenny will bring to Ireland, the ins and outs of goalkeeping and much more. OTB Sports, in partnership with Cadbury FC – are running a brand new series of in-depth chats with some of the biggest names in Premier League and in Irish football history. Check out Cadburyfc.com for updates on promotion...

David Meyler on believing Harry Maguire, and dealing with the public gaze

August 29, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 1.11 KB

Former Republic of Ireland captain David Meyler tells John Duggan, Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward about why he believes his former teammate Harry Maguire after his conviction in Greece, as well as his own experiences of being a public figure on a night out.

OTB Football Saturday | Messi's dilemma, Matt Doherty's move and Stephen Kenny's first campaign

August 29, 2020 18:18 - 1 hour - 5.33 KB

John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland captain David Meyler, as well as journalists Johnny Ward and Dan McDonnell to discuss this week's big issues from the world of football.

The flawed genius of Paul Gascoigne

August 28, 2020 18:24 - 43 minutes - 2.57 KB

Enda Coll, Ciaran Bradley and Colm Boohig look at the Paul Gascoigne documentary, his ability as a player and the many tragedies in his life which led to major issues down the line.

The Paddy Power Half Hour | Community Shield preview and Chelsea splashing the cash

August 28, 2020 17:24 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KB

Phil Egan and Emmet O'Keefe joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to the Community Shield clash of Liverpool and Arsenal, chat about Chelsea's spending spree and the Republic of Ireland squad named for the Nations League games next month

Sam Lee on Messi to Manchester City | OTB AM

August 28, 2020 12:52

Adrian Barry and Dave McIntyre were joined by Sam Lee on this morning's OTB AM to talk Messi to Man City and how he might fit in at the Etihad.  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

Celtic crash out of Champions League | Brighton Manager Graham Potter Interview | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

August 27, 2020 23:02 - 50 minutes - 2.95 KB

Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by BBC Scotland's Tom English as we discuss Celtic's failing again in the Champions League. We are also joined by Brighton manager Graham Potter as we discuss his first year at the club and the future of the Irish players in his hands. @PaddyPower

Deal or No Deal with Phil Egan | Messi latest, Doherty to Spurs and Celtic mess

August 27, 2020 17:52 - 15 minutes - 923 Bytes

OTB's Phil Egan joined Ger Gilroy and Will O'Callaghan to assess the latest Doherty, Celtic and Messi transfer news and rumours on Deal or No Deal. 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

Stephen Ward | Why Stephen Kenny will be a success | New move to Ipswich | Coronavirus impact

August 26, 2020 22:52 - 18 minutes - 1.1 KB

Former Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Ward joins us to discuss Stephen Kenny, his move to Ipswich and more.  @PaddyPower

The secretive life of Leo Messi | Simon Kuper on why the great Argentine doesn't like to be coached

August 26, 2020 22:44 - 26 minutes - 1.55 KB

The Financial Times' Simon Kuper joined The Football Show to discuss Lionel Messi's secretive life in Catalonia and why he does not appreciate coaching.  @PaddyPower

Andy West | Messi unhappiness, Bartomeu blame and why Man United have to be considered

August 26, 2020 12:35

Andy West, sports writer and author of 'Lionel Messi and the Art of Living' joined Ger and Eoin to discuss the news that the Argentinian wants out at Barca. 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

James McCarthy and Ireland update | Deal or No Deal on Messi's future

August 26, 2020 12:34

Nathan Murphy joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to give an update on James McCarthy 's injury as well as to talk about where Leo Messi might go next. 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

Tim Vickery | Where next for Lionel Messi?

August 26, 2020 12:26

South American football journalist Tim Vickery joined Eoin and Ger to discuss the chances of Messi's next club being back home, and why he can continue at the top level for the next three or four years. 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

Graham Hunter | Wantaway Lionel Messi, and where to next? | OTB AM

August 26, 2020 12:26 - 20 minutes - 1.19 KB

Spanish football writer Graham Hunter was with Ger and Eoin right from the top of this morning's show to talk the big story of the day - Lionel Messi telling Barcelona he wants to leave. 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

Messi's messy exit, Maguire courtroom drama, Dundalk 'disintegration' | Pat Nevin & David Sneyd

August 26, 2020 00:57 - 47 minutes - 2.78 KB

Pat Nevin & David Sneyd join Joe for Tuesday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

Republic of Ireland squad reaction | Transfer latest | OTB AM

August 25, 2020 12:30

Stephen Doyle joined Eoin and Ger on OTB AM to react to Stephen Kenny's first Ireland squad announcement as well as looking at all the latest transfer rumours. 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 dissects Bayern's Champions League triumph | Stephen Kenny first Ireland senior squad selection

August 25, 2020 00:02 - 50 minutes - 2.93 KB

Damien Delaney joins Joe to recap the Champions League final, and we hear from Stephen Kenny who today revealed his maiden Ireland senior selection. @PaddyPower

Deal or no Deal | Coutinho to Arsenal, Sancho to Man United off? | OTB AM

August 24, 2020 13:30

Phil Egan joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to talk about all the latest transfer rumours, including Coutinho to Arsenal and Sancho's potential move to Man United. 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

Kenny Cunningham | Bayern 1-0 PSG, Neymar criticism | OTB AM

August 24, 2020 12:04 - 15 minutes - 925 Bytes

Kenny Cunningham was on OTB AM with Eoin and Ger reflecting on Bayern's 1-0 Champions League final win over PSG, Neymar, and 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

Graham Hunter | Bayern brilliant, Neymar, best European league | OTB AM

August 24, 2020 11:55 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Spanish football writer Graham Hunter joined Eoin and Ger to discuss last night's Champions League final, Neymar, and the greatest league in Europe. 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

Chris Sutton, Neil Lennon & Stiliyan Petrov and their priceless Celtic memories

August 23, 2020 17:33 - 46 minutes - 2.7 KB

We were joined by Celtic manager Neil Lennon, Chris Sutton and Stiliyan Petrov to discuss some amazing Hoops memories. We discuss the run to Seville in 2003, the genius of Martin O'Neill and the future of a club known the world over for its passionate fans and raucous atmosphere. @PepsiMaxIreland #ForTheBold #UCLisBack

PSG v Bayern Munich, Enda Stevens interview and Dundalk part ways with Perth

August 22, 2020 17:44 - 1 hour - 5.51 KB

John Duggan is joined by football writers Johnny Ward and David Sneyd to chat through the week that was in football. We'll be looking ahead to tomorrow's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and PSG, we'll preview Stephen Kenny's first Republic of Ireland squad which is named next week, and we'll check in with Sheffield United defender Enda Stevens.

Celtic special | Champions League final preview | Lennon, Sutton, Petrov, Meyler

August 22, 2020 13:53 - 46 minutes - 2.7 KB

Our expert panel of former Celtic legends Chris Sutton, Stiliyan Petrov, Neil Lennon & Premier League star David Meyler weigh in on the Champions League final, and we speak in-depth with Lennon about his career as both a player and manager with the Bhoys. #ForTheBold #UCLisBack @PepsiMaxIreland

England's European failure and Misunderstood Anelka

August 21, 2020 17:59 - 48 minutes - 2.83 KB

Enda Coll, Colm Boohig and Will O'Callaghan go off on a tangent when previewing the Champions League final this weekend. The failure of English teams on the big stage is up for debate and the lads look at the new Nicolas Anelka documentary on Netflix.

Europa League and Champions League final lookahead | Who will take home European glory?

August 21, 2020 14:54 - 30 minutes - 1.78 KB

Will O'Callaghan, Enda Coll and Jason Murphy look ahead to the Europa League and Champions League final.

Deal or No Deal | Messi move, Grealish or Brooks to MUFC? | OTB AM

August 21, 2020 13:23 - 11 minutes - 682 Bytes

Phil Egan joined Ger and Shane on Friday's Deal or No Deal - talking Messi, Jack Grealish, David Brooks and 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

Miguel Delaney | Sportswashing, Champions League final, Neymar | OTB AM

August 21, 2020 12:26 - 19 minutes - 1.17 KB

Miguel Delaney of The Independent joined Ger and Shane to look ahead to the Champions League final on Sunday - along with a discussion on sportswashing. 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 FOOTBALL SHOW | Stuey Byrne on Irish teams in Europe | Paddy Agnew on Conte's Inter revolution

August 20, 2020 23:34 - 52 minutes - 3.06 KB

Stuey Byrne & Paddy Agnew join Will for Thursday's Football Show. @PaddyPower

Arsenal squad depth chart - Andrew Mangan of Arseblog | OTB AM

August 20, 2020 11:55 - 31 minutes - 1.85 KB

Andrew Mangan from Arseblog joined Eoin to take a walk through the Arsenal squad depth chart ahead of the new Premier League season. 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 | Dybala to MUFC, Pogba future, Suárez | OTB AM

August 19, 2020 13:32 - 15 minutes - 930 Bytes

Phil Egan alongside Ger and Eoin here for our latest Deal or No Deal - today talking Suárez's future, Paulo Dybala's Old Trafford links, 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

Kenny Cunningham and Christian Falk - Champions League | OTB AM

August 19, 2020 13:16 - 34 minutes - 2.04 KB

Kenny Cunningham and BILD head of football Christian Falk joined Ger and Eoin to talk RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich, and German managerial talent ahead of tonight's second Champions League semi-final. 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 FOOTBALL SHOW | PSG blow Leipzig away | Pep's City rebuild | Genius Conte | Solskjaer's 'easy ride' | Damien Delaney in studio

August 19, 2020 00:56 - 53 minutes - 3.12 KB

Damien Delaney joins Joe live in studio as we keep across the evening's Champions League action. @PaddyPower

Deal or No Deal | Costa to MUFC; Ronaldo PSG links | OTB AM

August 18, 2020 11:25 - 26 minutes - 1.57 KB

Nathan Murphy joined Ger and Eoin for the latest instalment of Deal or No Deal - today we talked Ronaldo's PSG links, Douglas Costa to Man United, and plenty more transfer 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

Liverpool's Depth Chart | Does Thiago replace Hendo? | OTB AM

August 18, 2020 11:11 - 31 minutes - 1.86 KB

Gareth Roberts from The Anfield Wrap joined Ger and Eoin to go through the Liverpool depth chart - where do they need to add squad strength? And does Thiago take Jordan Henderson out of the 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

Barca in tatters, Guardiola's stock, United off-target | Pat Nevin, Philippe Auclair, Andy West

August 17, 2020 22:41 - 1 hour - 4.38 KB

Pat Nevin, Philippe Auclair & Andy West join Joe to recap an action-packed few days in the European football. @PaddyPower

Deal or No Deal | Messi decision, MUFC targets, Obafemi to Villa? | OTB AM

August 17, 2020 13:47 - 17 minutes - 1 KB

Phil Egan joined Ger and Eoin for our latest instalment of Deal or No Deal - Manchester United's latest rumour mill, as well as Obafemi's next move. 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

Graham Hunter | Barca humiliation; Messi's big decision | OTB AM

August 17, 2020 12:14 - 21 minutes - 1.27 KB

Graham Hunter was on OTB AM with Ger and Eoin to talk Barcelona's humilating Champions League exit, and Messi's future at or away from the club. 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 | MUFC exit Europa League, Bruno v Lindelof | OTB AM

August 17, 2020 11:56 - 24 minutes - 1.45 KB

Daniel Harris joined Ger and Eoin to discuss Manchester United's Europa League exit, and a bit of aggro between Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof. 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

Kenny Cunningham | City's defensive mess, Barca's horror show, and his Ma's trifle

August 16, 2020 17:49 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

Kenny Cunningham joins Joe Molloy on the line to look back at two crazy Champions League quarter-finals, as Man City and Barcelona are left picking up the pieces. @paddypower