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OTB Football

2,958 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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

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

Barcelona's Messi problem, Sheridan v Perth, and Cyrus Christie abuse

August 15, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 5.68 KB

John Duggan is joined by Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent, and former Republic of Ireland International Damien Delaney to look back on the week that was in football, with the Champions League semi final lineup set to be confirmed, and trouble brewing between Dundalk manager Vinny Perth and Waterford's John Sheridan.

A feast of European Football | PADDY POWER HALF HOUR

August 15, 2020 01:02 - 31 minutes - 1.85 KB

We preview the upcoming slate of European action on this afternoon's Paddy Power Half Hour.

Deal or No Deal | Sancho latest, Declan Rice, Shane Duffy, Oblak | OTB AM

August 14, 2020 14:26 - 17 minutes - 1.01 KB

Phil Egan joined Eoin and Shane on OTB AM to talk Sancho, Declan Rice, Shane Duffy, Jan Oblak and more 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

Jan Åge Fjørtoft | RB Leipzig history, Sancho to stay, Bayern | OTB AM

August 14, 2020 13:50 - 27 minutes - 1.6 KB

Norwegian legend and former Middlesbrough striker Jan Åge Fjørtoft joined Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon to talk RB Leipzig, Jadon Sancho, Julian Nagelsmann and Barca v Bayern. 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

Leipzig sink Simeone | Mesut Ozil's mire | Can Messi best Bayern? | Damien Delaney & Dermot Corrigan

August 14, 2020 00:57 - 52 minutes - 3.08 KB

Damien Delaney & Dermot Corrigan join Will for another Champions League edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

Chris Sutton | His father's dementia; Foden should do a Sancho | OTB AM

August 13, 2020 14:31 - 43 minutes - 2.54 KB

Chris Sutton joined Eoin Sheahan on OTB AM for a wide-ranging chat on his father's battle with dementia, and his views on diving in the game, and why young footballers are right to seek more gametime. 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

REPORT: The scourge of racism in Irish football | OTB AM

August 13, 2020 13:43 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KB

We heard from a number of different voices on OTB AM today discussing Cyrus Christie's experience of racism within the Irish team. We had Labour TD Aodhán Ó'Ríordáin, Phelim Warren from fans' group YBIG, and Ken McHugh, co-founder of Sport Against Racism Ireland all on the show. Darragh McGinley, former FAI Social Media Editor, also took a call to discuss the protocols around dealing with online abuse directed towards players. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekd...

Atalanta fairytale thwarted by PSG's late late show | Damien Delaney, Pat Nevin & Rory Smith

August 13, 2020 01:42 - 1 hour - 5.15 KB

Damien Delaney, Pat Nevin & Rory Smith join Joe for a Champions League edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

"You're a bunch of tigers" | Ireland women's coach Vera Pauw

August 12, 2020 20:51 - 33 minutes - 1.95 KB

Republic of Ireland's boss Vera Pauw joined Joe Molloy to discuss the influences on her coaching philosophy and the fighting spirit of her squad.

Deal or No Deal | Bale, Wijnaldum, Grealish | OTB AM

August 12, 2020 12:04 - 17 minutes - 1.01 KB

On our latest episode of Deal or No Deal, Phil Egan joined Ger and Eoin to talk through the midweek transfer market goings-on, including the latest rumours surrounding Gareth Bale. 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

Cyrus Christie | Experiencing racism after Irish training | OTB AM

August 12, 2020 07:14 - 38 minutes - 2.23 KB

Fulham and Republic of Ireland defender Cyrus Christie joined Ger Gilroy on OTB AM to discuss his experiences of racism - including from a member of the public at an international training session in Dublin. He also discussed Fulham's recent promotion to the Premier League via the play-off final, and his ambitions under Stephen Kenny. 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 podcas...

Kevin Doyle & Kenny Cunningham | Wolves are out the door | Sancho impasse | Champions League preview

August 12, 2020 00:58 - 48 minutes - 2.86 KB

Former Irish stars Kevin Doyle & Kenny Cunningham joins Eoin to chat through a festival of European football this week. @PaddyPower

COVID-19 breaches in the SPL and Boli Bolingoli's 'inexcusable' actions

August 11, 2020 19:42 - 17 minutes - 1.05 KB

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's criticised 'privileged' SPL players for breaking coronavirus rules, which has led to Celtic and Aberdeen's matches being called off this week. Eight Aberdeen footballers went to a bar while Celtic's Boli Bolingoli  flew to Spain and failed to quarantine on his return. Robert Grieve of the Scottish Sun joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss the situation

Deal or No Deal | Sancho news, Liverpool signing, Arsenal moves | OTB AM

August 11, 2020 13:22 - 18 minutes - 1.08 KB

On Deal or No Deal on OTB AM this morning, Phil Egan joined Ger and Shane to talk Jadon Sancho, Liverpool's business, and Arsenal's potential moves. 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

Andy Mitten | Sancho latest, Old Trafford standing, Mata future | OTB AM

August 11, 2020 12:22 - 32 minutes - 1.92 KB

Andy Mitten, editor of United We Stand, joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to talk Man United's Europa League quarter-final win over FC Copenhagen, the Jadon Sancho latest, and the Old Trafford atmosphere. 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

Football meets music 2.0

August 10, 2020 17:36 - 53 minutes - 3.11 KB

A few months after looking at all the music made by footballers, we return to the weird world where football and music meet. Enda Coll runs through the musicians who are football nuts and some of their best songs.

Deal Or No Deal | Sancho boards plane | Klopp's plan | Liverpool debate | Irish moves

August 10, 2020 13:57 - 18 minutes - 1.11 KB

Deal Or No Deal is back, rating the latest transfer news with Phil Egan - talking Jadon Sancho, Liverpool, Arsenal and more. In association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Graham Hunter | Bleak Barcelona; Bale's future regrets | OTB AM

August 10, 2020 12:03 - 23 minutes - 1.39 KB

Graham Hunter joined Ger and Eoin on Monday's OTB AM to discuss Barcelona's rapid decline, and Gareth Bale's bleak Madrid future. 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

Man City's Champions League charge, FAI power struggle and Celtic in the Premier League

August 08, 2020 17:24

John Duggan is joined on the line by Dan McDonnell from the Irish Independent and former Man City player Stephen Elliott as we go through a busy weekend of football.

The Alex Ferguson Story | Ruthlessness, success & Micromanaging

August 07, 2020 16:16 - 51 minutes - 3.01 KB

Enda Coll, Ciaran Bradley and Ronan Mullen look at the 1998 ITV Documentary about Alex Ferguson, his early days as Man United manager and his rise to the top.

Champions League | Man City favourites, Juventus dip and Atalanta dark horses?

August 07, 2020 14:26 - 29 minutes - 1.74 KB

Will O'Callaghan and Enda Coll are joined on the line by Jason Murphy as we look ahead to the weekend of Champions League football.

Graeme Souness: Champions League favourites | Gareth Bale and Zidane

August 07, 2020 12:02

Graeme Souness joined OTB AM to discuss the return of the Champions League as well as the Bale/Zidane relationship. 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

Niall Quinn | FAI Board unrest; 10-year service; Covid payments | OTB AM

August 07, 2020 11:41 - 19 minutes - 1.16 KB

The FAI interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn joined Eoin and Adrian on OTB AM to discuss unrest in the Board, ahead of a Council meeting later today. 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? | All the latest transfer talk

August 07, 2020 11:14

Eoin and Adrian are joined on OTB AM by Stephen Doyle to discuss and debate 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  

FAI issues, Champions League return, Aubameyang contract | Kenny Cunningham & Philip Quinn

August 07, 2020 00:20 - 46 minutes - 2.73 KB

Kenny Cunningham & Philip Quinn join Will for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

FAI at War | Marc MacSharry and Shane Ross on OTB AM

August 06, 2020 11:48 - 59 minutes - 3.46 KB

As the FAI Board reels from a statement from eight of its members late last night, Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry and former Sports Minister Shane Ross joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM this morning. FULL TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ger scene set - what's going on in the FAI? 11:20 Background and audio from Niall Quinn at yesterday's FAI press conference 17:30 Deputy Marc MacSharry  34:45 Former sports minister Shane Ross joins the discussion OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekd...

The Beef is Real: Jadon Sancho and Manchester City

August 06, 2020 11:41

As Jadon Sancho looks on the verge of completing a move to Manchester United, Eoin Sheahan details the young Englishman's fractious relationship with the other Manchester 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

Pat Nevin on Arsenal's "grotesque" job cuts and football's playacting problem | Stephen Doyle on a big week for the FAI

August 05, 2020 22:36 - 51 minutes - 3.01 KB

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin & our own Stephen Doyle join Joe for Wednesday's Football Show. @PaddyPower

Deal or No Deal? | All the latest transfer talk

August 05, 2020 12:49

Eoin and Ger are joined on OTB AM by Phil Egan to discuss and debate 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

Louise Quinn: Early days with Fiorentina | Women's football in Italy | Ireland ambitions

August 05, 2020 12:25

Republic of Ireland international Louise Quinn joined Eoin Sheahan on OTB AM to discuss her recent move to Fiorentina in Italy. 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

Charlie Nicholas: Arsenal then & now | Rangers closing in on Celtic

August 05, 2020 12:21

Former Celtic and Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas joined Wednesday's OTB AM to discuss all things football. 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

Andy Mitten on Sancho | Damien Delaney on the Play-off pressure cooker | Ireland U21 captain Jason Molumby

August 04, 2020 22:09 - 1 hour - 3.92 KB

Andy Mitten, Damien Delaney & Jason Molumby join Joe on a packed edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower

Jadon Sancho to Man United? | Deal or No Deal: Sanchez, Willian, Liverpool

August 04, 2020 12:57 - 42 minutes - 2.46 KB

Football writer Daniel Harris joined OTB AM to discuss the reported arrival of Jadon Sancho to Manchester United. We also bring you our latest episode of Deal or No Deal as we assess the market with Stephen Doyle. 00:00 - Daniel Harris on Sancho to Man United. 22:00 - Deal or No Deal - Episode 5. OTB AM is live Monday to Friday from 7:30-10:00 am, best place to watch the show is over at YouTube.com/OffTheBall, listen to the show through the OTB Sports app.

Arsenal vs Chelsea | FA Cup memories | Kenny Cunningham & Shane Keegan | OTB FOOTBALL SATURDAY

August 01, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 5.86 KB

Former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham and football coach Shane Keegan join John for this week's edition of OTB Football Saturday. @PaddyPower