OTB Football
2,958 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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: No romance in the Champions League final | Do Ireland stand a better chance against the Netherlands than Greece?
June 10, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBCobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan joins Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward and OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the world of football. The panel will preview the Champions League final and ask if this is the year that Pep finally completes football, go in depth about the FAI’s strategic plan and where the money will come from and discuss the latest developments in the League of Ireland including Shelbourne’s link up with Hul...
Lilian Thuram (en français): What does it mean to be white?
June 10, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBThe French football legend Lilian Thuram joined Nathan Murphy in studio on Friday's Off The Ball. Lilian joined us to discuss his book, 'White Thinking: Behind the Mask of Racial Identity.' A book not necessarily concerned with football, Nathan spoke to the World Cup winner Thuram about this towering work of scholarship and the difficult questions it raises: What does it mean to be white? Is skin colour also a way of thinking? This edition of the interview includes both Thuram's own ans...
LILIAN THURAM INTERVIEW: What does it mean to be white?
June 09, 2023 16:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe French football legend Lilian Thuram joined Nathan Murphy in studio on Friday's Off The Ball. Lilian joined us to discuss his book, 'White Thinking: Behind the Mask of Racial Identity.' A book not necessarily concerned with football, Nathan spoke to the World Cup winner Thuram about this towering work of scholarship and the difficult questions it raises: What does it mean to be white? Is skin colour also a way of thinking? This edition of the interview only partially includes Thuram...
Katie McCabe to miss Zambia game | The power of periodisation | VERA PAUW
June 09, 2023 14:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBAhead of the Republic of Ireland WNT team's match against Zambia and then the French, Kathleen McNamee attended the squad announcement delivered by manager Vera Pauw.
Football Daily: Vera Pauw names training squad, tonight's League of Ireland action, Shane Duffy signs for Norwich
June 09, 2023 12:49 - 8 minutes - 8.17 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.
Ireland's World Cup training squad: Mannion to be given every chance | Kiernan's return
June 09, 2023 12:45 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBKathleen McNamee joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the 27-woman training squad named by Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw ahead of the World Cup.
Graham Hunter: Pep's Champions League ambitions, City can win
June 09, 2023 08:45 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBFootball writer Graham Hunter joined Adrian and Shane on OTB AM to look ahead to the Champions League final and give some insight to his conversation with Pep. 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
Will Amber Barrett make the World Cup squad? OTB AM Reacts
June 09, 2023 08:45 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MBAhead of Vera Pauw announcing her World Cup training squad, Adrian, Shane & Kathleen discussed the players that are in danger of missing out. 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
John Giles: Rice is not a creative midfielder | City comfortably outclassed United
June 08, 2023 19:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJohn Giles joined Nathan Murphy to react to West Ham's Europa Conference League success and Manchester City's win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
LOI Matchday with Cronin & Holland
June 08, 2023 18:55 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's new 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 Bohemians assistant manager Gary Cronin who looks ahead to another trip to Derry City. Cobh Ramblers midfielder Dale Holland reveals which Olympian's inspired the squad to turn things around this season.
LOI Matchday EXTRA with Cronin & Holland
June 08, 2023 18:50 - 27 minutes - 25.1 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 both interviews with host Stephen Doyle speaking to Cobh Ramblers midfielder Dale Holland and Bohemians assistant manager Gary Cronin.
The FAI's €863m wish list to transform Irish football | Dan McDonnell
June 08, 2023 17:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDan McDonnell of the Irish Independent joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the FAI's 15-year strategic plan following an extensive audit into the state of football in Ireland.
FAI Chief Executive Jonathan Hill: Why Ireland's football facilities are not fit for purpose | The FAI's request for funding
June 08, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBAisling O'Reilly spoke with the FAI's Chief Executive Jonathan Hill at the launch of their Facilities and Infrastructure Vision and Strategy. He discusses the importance of the FAI receiving the funding requested from government, the support given to the the Women's National Team ahead of the World Cup, and the future of Irish football facilities with focus on women and girls at grassroots level.
Football Daily: FAI publish strategic analysis, Hammers end wait for silverware, Mac Allister seals deal to Liverpool
June 08, 2023 12:27 - 9 minutes - 8.61 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.
West Ham's European win, Lack of excitement for Champions League final | OTB AM
June 08, 2023 09:10 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MBGer, Shane & Kathleen kick off #OTBAM with reaction to West Ham's triumph in the Europa Conference League final last night, and ask if there is a lack of enthusiasm and excitement around the Champions League final, with Manchester City heavy favourites to win on Saturday 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. #OT...
Football Daily: Moyes targets European success, Sheikh Jassim submits a fifth bid for United, Katie McCabe wins WSL goal of the season award
June 07, 2023 12:52 - 6 minutes - 6.09 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.
Rovers extend lead, St Pat's should see themselves as contenders | Vinny Perth
June 07, 2023 09:25 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBVinny Perth joined Ger & Shane in studio to run through the latest League of Ireland news. 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
Football Daily: Spurs confirm Postecoglou appointment, Shamrock Rovers move clear, Ireland under-21 squad named
June 06, 2023 11:15 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBWelcome to Friday's Football Daily - Cathal Mullaney 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.
Deduct points for serious misconduct against Refs | Errol Sweeney & Keith Hackett
June 06, 2023 09:15 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBFormer referees, Errol Sweeney & Keith Hackett joined Ger & Shane to discuss the recent abuse towards officials and what can be done to combat the issue. 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
Can Ange save Spurs? Kane to Madrid? | Martin Lipton
June 06, 2023 09:15 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBMartin Lipton joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Spurs look set to appoint Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, while Real Madrid are looking at Harry Kane as their potential replacement for the outgoing Karim Benzema. 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 Of...
The COYGIG Pod Ep.72 | Champions League Final review with Vicky Losada, differences between Liga F & the WSL, toughest career adjustments?
June 06, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBKathleen McNamee, Emma Byrne and Karen Duggan are joined by current AS Roma and Spain star Vicky Losada to breakdown the crazy Champions League final that was between Barcelona and Wolfsburg. They also talk about Losada’s career so far as well as the differences between the Liga F in Spain and the WSL. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s...
Manchester City Do The Double | The De Gea Dilemma | FA Cup Final Review
June 04, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBKathleen McNamee and Nathan Murphy were joined by former Republic of Ireland player, Keith Treacy to discuss Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Cup Final day, Kenny makes his picks and post football careers
June 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBLeague of Ireland legend Graham Gartland and FA Cup winner with Liverpool Mark Lawrenson join OTB’s John Duggan for this weekend’s edition of Football Saturday. The lads will be keeping an eye on the Manchester derby in Wembley while discussing the Premier League season just gone, the Republic of Ireland squad for the crucial qualifiers coming up and why Eric Cantona has taken to music.
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Dundalk: Post-Match Interviews w/ Stephen Bradley, Stephen O'Donnell & Lee Grace
June 03, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAisling O'Reilly was joined by Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, Dundalk manager Stephen O'Donnell and Rovers defender Lee Grace after Rovers' 2-0 win over Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium.
Football Daily: Tonight's League of Ireland action, Premier League "appalled" at treatment of Anthony Taylor, Postecoglou not distracted by Spurs links
June 02, 2023 12:35 - 8 minutes - 8.22 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.
Daniel Harris: FA Cup final, Mount to United, anti-semitism in football
June 02, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MBAdrian & Shane were joined by football writer, Daniel Harris ahead of the first ever FA Cup final to feature a Manchester Derby. 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
Anthony Taylor attacked at airport, Mourinho's antics | OTB AM Reacts
June 02, 2023 09:30 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MBAdrian, Shane, Kathleen & Cameron react to the video footage of Europa League final referee, Anthony Taylor being attacked at the airport. 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
Can Barcelona be beat? Champions League final, Emma Hayes' greatness | Gilly Flaherty
June 02, 2023 09:20 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MBFormer WSL player, Gilly Flaherty joined Adrian and Shane to look ahead to the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Wolfsburg. 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
LOI Matchday EXTRA with Connolly, Doyle & Kelliher
June 01, 2023 18:55 - 28 minutes - 25.9 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 four interviews with host Stephen Doyle speaking to Derry City defender Mark Connolly, St Patrick's Athletic forward Eoin Doyle and Kerry striker Ryan Kelliher.
LOI Matchday with Connolly, Doyle & Kelliher
June 01, 2023 18:55 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWelcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's new 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 Mark Connolly who is looking to make his first appearance for Derry City since March. St Patrick's Athletic striker Eoin Doyle after a big win against Dundalk before a trip to the Bowl. Kerry sharpshooter Ryan Kellihe...
LOI expecting an upsurge, Bazunu has never disappointed Ireland, Kelleher on the move? | Stephen Doyle
June 01, 2023 16:45 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOTB’s Stephen Doyle joins Nathan Murphy for a quick LOI recap and to review the latest Ireland squad selection by Stephen Kenny.
Is Stephen Kenny concerned about Gavin Bazunu? | Stephen Kenny press conference
June 01, 2023 15:45 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBStephen Kenny speaks to the assembled media after naming his Republic of Ireland squad today.
Haaland can only get better, Ferguson YPOTY, FA cup final memories | Premier League end of year awards with John Giles
June 01, 2023 14:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIrish football legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to hand out his team of the year, player of the year and young player of the year awards, while also looking forward to Manchester United vs Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
Football Daily: Ogbene ruled out of June qualifiers, Messi to finish up at PSG on Saturday, Bono gives Sevilla the edge in shootout
June 01, 2023 13:32 - 8 minutes - 8.06 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.
'It was a difficult week for myself and my family' | Stephen Bradley on Cork City fan abuse
June 01, 2023 11:35 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBStephen Bradley joins Nathan Murphy to discuss the recent abusive remarks directed at his family from Cork City fans.
Harry Kane to... Newcastle?, Mourinho plays the villain | John Brewin
June 01, 2023 09:15 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBFootball writer John Brewin joins Shane on #OTBAM after José went full José for the Europa League final, with his Roma side losing to Sevilla on penalties in Budapest 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 Gillette | #Effort...
O'Donnell overachieving at Dundalk, Rovers need to win | Vinny Perth
June 01, 2023 09:10 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBFormer Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for our weekly League of Ireland slot, as Shamrock Rovers hit another bump in the road to the title against Cork, and Dundalk look in serious bother. He also gives his thoughts on why competitive games at underage level can benefit the development of young players. 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. ...
Ange for Spurs? What's next for Jose? | OTB AM Reacts
June 01, 2023 09:05 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBGer, Shane & Kathleen kicked off #OTBAM this morning by discussing whether Ange Postecoglou will be tempting away from Celtic, with Spurs the latest team to express an interest in recruiting the back-to-back Scottish Premiership winner. 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 a...
The Football Show: First-ever Manchester derby FA Cup final | Ranking Irish players in the Premier League
May 31, 2023 16:30 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBThe Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy for The Football Show to look ahead to the meeting of Manchester United and City in the FA Cup final, the impact made by Irish players in the Premier League this season, and the latest in the League of Ireland title race. ⚽️ with Sky.
Football Daily: Sevilla v Roma in Europa League final, Guardiola and Hayes take top honours at LMA awards, Martial ruled out of FA Cup final
May 31, 2023 12:39 - 7 minutes - 7.18 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.
The Football Show: Top 5 moments of the Premier League season
May 30, 2023 16:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBGavin Cooney of the42.ie joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to look back on some of the key events in a remarkable Premier League season. Football with Sky.
Football Daily: Liverpool confirm Schmadtke as sporting director, more changes at Chelsea, Edu wants Arsenal to build on this season
May 30, 2023 12:33 - 6 minutes - 6.15 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.
Dortmund blow title race on final day | Jude Bellingham's impact on the Bundesliga | Jasmine Baba
May 30, 2023 09:32 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBFootball analyst Jasmine Baba joined OTB AM to talk about the final day of the Bundesliga which saw Borussia Dortmund draw with Mainz and let Bayern Munich snatch the title from them. 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 | #E...
The COYGIG Pod Ep.71 | Team of the season review, transfer market madness, what’s next for the Irish players?
May 30, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBKathleen McNamee, Emma Byrne and Karen Duggan are joined by the resident TOTW selector Emma Carroll to pick a team of the season, and the COYGIG crew also break down the winners and losers of the year as well as what we might (already) expect from the transfer market madness that is set to ensue. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s Nationa...
Pat Nevin: Everton survive, will Leicester bounce back and team of the season | FOOTBALL SHOW
May 29, 2023 16:15 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBFormer Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin joins OTB's Joe Molloy to look back on the final weekend of the Premier League campaign and picks his team of the season. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.
Football Daily: Everton avoid relegation on final day, Chelsea confirm Pochettino appointment, weekend round-up
May 29, 2023 12:28 - 9 minutes - 8.28 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.
Leicester's relegation nightmare, which players go? Rob Tanner
May 29, 2023 09:15 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MBThe Athletic's Leicester City correspondent Rob Tanner told OTB AM about how the club sleepwalked into relegation after several years in the top half of the Premier League. 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
Brian Kerr: Premier League final day reaction, Should Everton stick with Dyche
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MBBrian Kerr speaks to Stephen Doyle ahead following the end of the Premier League season. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY – Disgusting abuse in LOI, under 17s up against it and who’s going down?
May 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBFormer Republic of Ireland international David Connolly joins Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward and OTB’s John Duggan as we look ahead to the final day of Premier League action and the rest of the biggest stories from the world of football. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.
Football Daily: Could be a Rovers return to the top, United secure Champions League place, Ogbene and Browne injury doubts for Euro qualifiers
May 26, 2023 12:18 - 8 minutes - 7.59 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.