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2,958 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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FOOTBALL SATURDAY: Kenny hits back at critics, Irish players on the move, Pauw's WC squad selection
June 24, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIt's the final Football Saturday of the season! Dan McDonnell, Johnny Ward & Shane Keegan join John Duggan for the latest stories from the football world, as Stephen Kenny claps back at the naysayers, and Vera Pauw has some tough decisions ahead of revealing her World Cup squad on Thursday.
Bohemian FC 2-2 Shamrock Rovers | Interviews with Stephen Bradley, Markus Poom & Declan Devine
June 24, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAisling O'Reilly was in Dalymount Park to get interviews with a host of League of Ireland managers and players after Bohemians FC and Shamrock Rovers played out a two all draw underneath the Friday night lights.
Football Daily: Reaction from Ireland's win over Zambia, tonight's League of Ireland action, McGinn signs new deal with Villa
June 23, 2023 13:15 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBWelcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Should Amber Barrett start at the WC? Vera Pauw's has decisions to make | OTB AM
June 23, 2023 10:20 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBCOYGIG Pod host Kathleen McNamee joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM this morning after Ireland kicked off their World Cup warm-up with a 3-2 win over Zambia. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The COYGIG Pod Ep.74 | REACTION: Ireland 3-2 Zambia | The case for Leanne Kiernan, exposing players for the future & a very proud Captain Karen
June 23, 2023 07:05 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBKathleen & Karen are in situ for an early-morning post-match debrief after Ireland's polarised win against Zambia last night. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
LOI Matchday with Kearns, Martin & George
June 22, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Shelbourne goalkeeper Conor Kearns who discusses the club's new owner and this Friday's derby against the Saints. Dundalk's John Martin talks about watching his clubmate frustrate James McClean on Lansdowne Road and the fe...
LOI Matchday EXTRA with Kearns, Martin & George
June 22, 2023 18:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all three interviews with host Stephen Doyle and Shelbourne goalkeeper Conor Kearns, Dundalk's John Martin and Treaty United forward Dean George.
Football Daily: Players out to impress Vera Pauw against Zambia, Irish players on the move, transfer round-up
June 22, 2023 12:27 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBWelcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
John Giles: Unraveling the Magic of the RTÉ Soccer Panel, Guardiola is Cleaning House, and the Ruthlessness of Professional Football
June 22, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn Wednesday’s Off The Ball, host Nathan Murphy was joined by the Irish footballing legend John Giles.
Ireland players' World Cup audition vs Zambia | Sue Ronan
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBFormer Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning as the Ireland face Zambia in Tallaght, with a big opportunity for some players to get in the frame for Vera Pauw's World Cup squad. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in associa...
World Cup excitement kicks off, Irish players on the move? | OTB AM
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBGer, Shane & Kathleen kick off #OTBAM this morning as Ireland's World Cup run-in really heats up with the visit of Zambia to Tallaght, while Dara O'Shea is heading to Burnley and Brentford are pursuing Nathan Collins. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball,...
Football Daily: Ireland step up preparations for World Cup, Kenny defends record as Irish boss, Chelsea's clearout sale
June 21, 2023 12:44 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBWelcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Brendan Rodgers' Celtic return, how he can win over fans | Tom English
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MBTom English of BBC Scotland joined Ger & Shane to discuss the return of Brendan Rodgers to Celtic Park. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Stephen Kenny's monologue, would England U21s beat Irish senior team? OTB AM Reacts
June 21, 2023 08:50 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBGer, Shane & Nathan react to to latest news from the backpages. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
"No excuses for not performing" | Pressure on Kenny | Rating Ireland's June international window
June 20, 2023 17:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBFootball writers Dan McDonnell and Gavin Cooney joined Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's performances against Greece and Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Football Daily: Reaction from Ireland's win over Gibraltar, Brosnan says World Cup becoming a bit more real, Rovers to play preliminary round winner in Europe
June 20, 2023 12:46 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBWelcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Ireland rock steady against Gibraltar, lack of on-field leaders | Keith Treacy & Vinny Perth
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBEx-Ireland international Keith Treacy & former Dundalk manager Vinny Perth join Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM this morning after Stephen Kenny's side pick up their first points of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Gibraltar last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings f...
Online sensation Don Deacy on Ireland's victory over Gibraltar | OTB AM
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBDon Deacy, brother of legendary Galway football player Eamonn Deacy, joined Ger & Adrian on this morning's #OTBAM after his views on Stephen Kenny and the Ireland team went viral last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gille...
IRELAND 3 GIBRALTAR 0 REACTION: James McClean, Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Adam Idah
June 19, 2023 22:45 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIreland's centurion James McClean and goalscorers Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Adam Idah joined Nathan Murphy following their 3-0 win at home to Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Stuey Byrne | Ireland need to stop being nice, not much has changed from Friday
June 19, 2023 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBLeague of Ireland winner with Shelbourne Stuey Byrne joined Joe Molloy to analyze Ireland's 3-0 win over Gibraltar in their Euro 2024 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
Football Daily: Ireland look to bounce back from defeat in Greece, Fahey ready for World Cup after injury setback, Rodgers back at Celtic
June 19, 2023 13:32 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBWelcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Will Stephen Kenny keep his job? Potential successors | John Fallon
June 19, 2023 09:15 - 21 minutes - 9.96 MBJohn Fallon of The Irish Examiner joined Ger & Kathleen to look ahead to Ireland v Gibraltar in the Aviva. Following a poor result in Greece John looks at the potential successors to Stephen Kenny. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with...
Performance Rankings: What next for Kenny's Ireland
June 19, 2023 09:15 - 20 minutes - 9.44 MBGer, Kathleen & Colm take us through the Good, the Bad and the grand of the weekend's sporting action in this week's Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland press conference - Stephen Kenny: 'Criticism is irrelevant', James McClean on 100 caps
June 18, 2023 19:08 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBStephen Kenny and James McClean speak to the gathered media ahead of Monday's game against Gibraltar.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY: A Greek tragedy in Athens | Get the ball to Evan Ferguson! | Stephen Kenny's future hinges on Gibraltar
June 17, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFormer Republic of Ireland internationals David Connolly and Gary Breen join John Duggan to look back at the disappointing 2-1 loss for the Republic of Ireland to Greece in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. They reflected on a poor, unprepared performance in Athens, ponder why Evan Ferguson was not given the ball at every opportunity, and look ahead to Stephen Kenny's future after Gibraltar on Monday: Could Ireland be looking for a new manager come Tuesday morning?
Greece 2-1 Ireland: Post-Match Interviews from: Stephen Kenny, Matt Doherty, John Egan & Nathan Collins
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAfter a disastrous night in Athens for Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland, Nathan Murphy takes you behind the curtain to understand the atmosphere around the squad after a calamitous performance.
Greece 2-1 Ireland | FAI have hard decisions to make | "Shambolic" showing in Athens
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBVinny Perth and Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy to reflect on Ireland's poor showing in their 2-1 loss at Greece which heaps more pressure on manager Stephen Kenny.
Football Daily: Kenny targets historic away win against Greece, McCabe and Campbell to start training on Monday, Russo to leave United at end of June
June 16, 2023 12:47 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBWelcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
The Ferguson-Obafemi bromance | Nathan Murphy LIVE in Greece
June 16, 2023 09:15 - 13 minutes - 6.43 MBNathan Murphy joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM live from Athens (he assures us) as gameday finally arrives for Ireland when they take on Greece in a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier this evening. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette...
John Giles: Man City were lucky to win the Champions League & The Legacy of Gordon McQueen
June 15, 2023 18:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBJohn Giles explains pays tribute to the departed Gordon McQueen, explains why Pep Guardiola was one of the greats even without the Champions League and why Man City were lucky to get past Inter Milan in the final.
Football Daily: McCabe, Quinn and Brosnan in running for FAI award, Ireland in Athens ahead of Greece qualifier, Premier League fixtures released
June 15, 2023 12:49 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBWelcome to Thursday Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Idah or Obafemi to start with Ferguson, O'Shea's versatility | Paul O'Hehir
June 15, 2023 09:15 - 16 minutes - 7.69 MBThe Irish Daily Mirror's chief football writer Paul O'Hehir joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland adjust to the Athens heat (not so oppressive, it turns out) ahead of Friday's clash with Greece. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with ...
Will Rodgers be welcomed back to Celtic? Premier League fixtures announced | OTB AM Reacts
June 15, 2023 09:05 - 13 minutes - 6.39 MBGer & Shane kick off this morning's #OTBAM with the top football stories this Thursday morning, as Brendan Rodgers looks set to return as Celtic manager, while Arsenal set their sights on Kai Havertz and the 23/24 Premier League fixtures have been announced. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday ...
Republic of Ireland's Greek Odyssey | England's Cannon approach | Dan McDonnell
June 14, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy from Greece ahead of Friday's European Championships qualifier in Athens.
Football Daily: Bellingham completes move to Real, Ireland travel to Athens for Friday's qualifier, Rodgers tipped for Celtic return
June 14, 2023 12:40 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBWelcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Who Should Partner Evan Ferguson? Smallbone Set to Star | Vinny Perth
June 14, 2023 09:40 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBFormer Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to run through how Ireland should set up for their crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Greece on Friday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Should Ireland fear the Greeks? Denis Irwin appreciation | OTB AM Reacts
June 14, 2023 09:15 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBGer, Shane & Kathleen kick off this morning's OTB AM as Ireland arrive in Athens today ahead of a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Greece on Friday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Deal or No Deal: Transfer window opens, Mbappe's future, Rice to Arsenal?
June 14, 2023 09:15 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MBPhil Egan joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM for the first installment of this summer's Deal or No Deal. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Silvio Berlusconi wanted Milan to entertain more than win | Political outsider
June 13, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBESPN's Gabriele Marcotti joined Joe Molloy to reflect on the life of former AC Milan owner and Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Football Daily: Fahey signs new deal with Liverpool, Ireland continue build-up to qualifier in Greece, what next for Mbappe at PSG
June 13, 2023 12:51 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBWelcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Denis Irwin: City’s treble, Pep v Fergie, Roy Keane as roommate, Evan Ferguson
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBShane Hannon caught up with Manchester United and Republic of Ireland legend, Dennis Irwin at the Aviva Stadium for the launch of Manchester United's pre-season friendly match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday August 6th. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The ...
Ireland v Greece build-up, lack of game time a concern? | John Fallon live in Antalya
June 13, 2023 09:25 - 21 minutes - 9.83 MBIrish Examiner's John Fallon joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland continue their warm weather preparations ahead of crucial Euro 2024 qualfiers against Greece & Gibraltar. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The COYGIG Pod Ep.73 | WC Deep-Dive | Stopping Sam Kerr, Canada's catastrophic set-up & an unknown Nigeria
June 13, 2023 08:10 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThe club season is over and there's only one thing on our minds - IT'S ALMOST WORLD CUP TIME!! To get you fully up to speed Kathleen, Karen & Emma have each dove deep into one of our group rivals and brought their findings to the pod on what we should expect from them. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterA...
Damien Delaney | City are top dogs, the evolution of John Stones and did Pep reinvent the wheel?
June 12, 2023 19:40 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBFormer Republic of Ireland defender Damien Delaney joins Joe Molloy to look back on Manchester City’s Champions League win as they became just the second English side in history to win the treble.
BT Sport bows out in a bizarre whimper, why City's Treble just means less | John Brewin
June 12, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBEnglish football writer John Brewin joins Joe Molloy to look at the future of football now that Manchester City have completed the treble and to discuss the bizarre love in for Pep Guardiola's side on BT Sport
Football Daily: European champions City to showcase silverware, Cannon taking time to reflect on international future, Moyes staying on with West Ham
June 12, 2023 12:35 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBWelcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Tara O’Hanlon-McCabe Comparison, Rovers v Peamount break record | Karen Duggan
June 12, 2023 09:20 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBPeamount United Captain and COYGIG host, Karen Duggan joined Ger & Shane to discuss the WLOI season so far as it enters the mid-season break. Karen also discussed team-mate, Tara O'Hanlon's chances of making the plane to the World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am ac...
Pep's genius, Stellar Stones, the City evolution | Martin Lipton
June 12, 2023 09:15 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBFootball writer, Martin Lipton joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to reflect on City’s Champions League win over Inter at the weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Manchester City's standing after the Champions League win | Keith Treacy
June 11, 2023 17:25 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBJoe Molloy is joined by Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy to talk all things Manchester City after Pep Guardiola's side finally won the Champions League.
O Gorman, Larkin, McLaughlin & O'Hanlon talk the WC squad and Peamount’s 1-0 win vs Shamrock Rovers
June 10, 2023 18:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAisling O'Reilly catches up with Aine O Gorman, Abbie Larkin, Erin Mc Laughlin & Tara O'Hanlon after today's top of the table women’s premier division clash between Peamount United and Shamrock Rovers.