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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's League of Ireland action, plus the latest in Europe and who won big at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.Stephen Bradley on a big Rovers' win.John Coleman laments refereeing decisions.Kev Doherty praises his finishers.Joey O'Brien rues his side's inability to take their chances.A massive win for Sligo Rovers and John Russell.Marseille win a tempestuous game against rivals PSG.Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati take home the big ones.Monchi leaves Aston Villa.And some Juventus bigwigs face the music.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

It was a difficult weekend across the world of football after the tragic passing of Matt Beard was announced. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to pay tribute to a man who helped shaped football in England. They also chatted to Scarlett about her new adventure with Hibernian over in Scotland and the announcement of a new development league at home. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Former Shelbourne, Bohemians & Sligo manager, Owen Heary, joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show to round up last night's League of Ireland fixtures, as the league nears its end.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Arsenal and Manchester City played out a 1-all draw, whilst Unai Emery's Aston Villa continue to struggle in the Premier League.Mikel Arteta praises super-sub Gabriel Martinelli.Pep Guardiola now is a transitional coach.Unai Emery criticises lazy Villa players.Roma win the derby with Evan Ferguson impressing.There is a full LOI preview ahead of a big slate of games.And who is taking home the gold from Paris tonight?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Nathan Murphy and Keith Treacy are on hand after our LIVE Newstalk Premier League commentary to bring you all of the reaction from The Emirates Stadium, where Gabriel Martinelli saved the day! A goal 3 minutes into extra time saw Arsenal come back and equalise against Manchester City. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Richie McCormack & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Stadium Of Light as Sunderland entertained Aston Villa in our first LIVE Newstalk commentary of the day, which saw Unai Emery’s side ultimately failed to CASH in on what should have been a costly red card for the home side…The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Welcome to another of this season's Off The Ball Big Match previews. Every week, Stephen Doyle, or another member of team OTB will mark your card for Off The Ball's Premier League commentaries of the week. This Sunday, our live Premier League action on Off The Ball begins with the meeting of Sunderland and Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. Richie McCormack and Brian Kerr will be on the mic for that one. Then, it's off to the Emirates Stadium where Nathan Murphy and Keith Treacy call the big one between Arsenal and Manchester City.And this week it is David Wilson has all the info you need for both of Sunday's Big Matches.

On Friday's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has a full preview of tonight's League Of Ireland action, which includes our live game at Richmond Park pitting St. Pat's against struggling Galway United.We hear from Luke Turner, Tiernan Lynch, Gerard Grimes, John Russell, Grant Horton and more. Heimir Hallgrimsson's been dealt another blow in his faltering World Cup qualifying campaign. There's been a massive shake-up of the Arsenal boardroom.And praise is heaped upon Pedri after his St. James's Park appearance.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Kathleen McNamee hosts this week's Final One Standing as Eve Conway and David Wilson debate all the major talking points heading into Merseyside derby weekend in the Premier League!The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

OTB's Colm Boohig, ex-Ireland international Keith Treacy & former LOI goalkeeper Barry Murphy chat about the weekend's League of Ireland action, their favourite football boots growing up & more. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Gen Z can't concentrate on anything for more than 8 seconds... including sports!?Federations are coming up with more and more ways to speed up sports, from T20 cricket and Rugby 7s to sprint races in the F1. This week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take to the streets to find out what the Irish public think about the shortened versions of games and whether they're having the desired effect...Have a thought or topic in mind for next week's 'Word On The Street'? Get in touch via @OffTheBall on social media or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180.

It's Cameron Hill hosting this week's League Of Ireland pod and he is joined by as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn. They discuss the best goalkeeper in the league, another cup defeat for Sligo Rovers, and much more!The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the second night of Champions League action as Chelsea suffer defeat away to FC Bayern, whilst Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid with a late header.Arne Slot feels like they should not have left things so late.Enzo Maresca rues red card decision.Eddie Howe wants a special night on the banks of the Tyne.Bruno G feels like a proper Geordie.Hansi Flick praises Howe's management.Man City not favourites is strange for Pep.City model closely followed by others.Mourinho is back with Benfica.And Athlone Town's Euro adventure comes to an end.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Athlone Town's European adventure came to an end on Wednesday night with a 3-0 loss at home to Glasgow City in the Europa Cup. After the game, OTB's Eve Conway spoke to captain Kayleigh Shine, and a proud manager in John Sullivan.

Tonight on The Football Show we look into the wonderful story of Kerry FC, with Sporting Director Billy Dennehy and Media Officer Ivan Hurley, as they reach the semi-finals of the FAI Cup, after only joining the First Division in 2023. The Football Show on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the fallout from the opening night of the UEFA Champions League proper, as Arsenal and Spurs get off to positive starts.Mikel Arteta praises his side's tactical flexibility.Thomas Frank feels his side deserved the three points despite Villareal pressure.Roberto de Zerbi rues Real Madrid's penalty decisions.Is Mou about to take the reins of Benfica?Daniele Fisichella on the heir to the Alessandro Del Piero throne, Kenan Yildiz.Liverpool defend their spending.Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson reunite.Keith Andrews praises his players despite a mix of results.And Athlone Town face a sizeable comeback.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as the Champions League proper gets underway tonight.Mikel Arteta knows the fine margins will decide qualification.David Raya praises his international teammate and now clubmate Martin Zubimendi.Thomas Frank will have new boy Randal Kolo Muani available, plus he feels that tactical adaptability is key.Keith Andrews on the importance of set plays.Harry Arter gives his thoughts on the man that is Eddie Howe.And Norway to donate profits to Gaza relief fund, Doctors Without Borders.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as St. Patricks Athletic booked their place in the last four of the FAI Cup thanks to a 3-1 AET time win over Galway United.Stephen Kenny is enjoying Mason Melia's final days in a Pats shirt.Jordan Garrick feels like his side's quality shone through.Ruben Amorim doubles down on his so-called philosophy.Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Ricky Hatton.And Evan Ferguson's cameo isn't enough as Roma suffer their first loss of the season.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Live reaction from Richmond Park where OTB’s Ben Symes speaks to Stephen Kenny and Jordon Garrick following St. Patrick’s Athletics Extra time victory over Galway in the quarter final of the FAI Cup. LOI brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Keith Treacy joins Phil Egan for the Sunday Kickback to discuss Liverpool's late 1-0 away win against Burnley in Turf Moor The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. 

OTB's Nathan Murphy is joined by Brian Kerr at the Etihad Stadium in the aftermath of Manchester City's 3-0 derby win over Manchester United.Gamble Responsibly | 18+ | Visit Gamblingcare.ie

Live reaction with OTB's Ben Symes from Sullivan and Lambe Park where Shamrock Rovers have defeated Drogheda United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.LOI with Rockshore 0.0

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch and goalkeeper Brian Maher react to a thrilling 4-3 win away to Bohemians that only helps heat up the race for Europe. Both were speaking to Johnny Higgins.

Johnny Ward and Shane Keegan take the reins on LOI Late Night, taking your shouts on a dramatic night in the league and Cup. We have reaction to Derry's edging of a 7-goal thriller at Dalymount, Shamrock Rovers' shootout win away to the Cup holders, and a momentous night at Mounthawk Park.

After a tricky few weeks for the FAI, their CEO David Courell sat down with OTB's Nathan Murphy on Friday. Together they discussed the future of embattled senior men's manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, the pay dispute involving former WNT boss Eileen Gleeson, and the ongoing row with SIPTU.

In Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's clash of European hopefuls Bohemians and Derry City - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Friday night's Off The Ball. We hear from Kevin Doherty, Stephen Bradley, Ger Nash, Tony McNamee and Oran Crowe ahead of this evening's FAI Cup quarter-finals. Plus, Arne Slot on Liverpool's pursuit of Marc Guehi, and injury blows for Chelsea & Newcastle's new strikers.

Cian Fahey, Ger Gilroy, Eve Conway and Shane Hannon bring you this week's Final One Standing, with only some of them actually left in the competition at this stage of the Premier League season! Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Barry Murphy joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig to preview the upcoming FAI Cup Quarter-Finals as well as discuss the future after Ireland lost to Armenia on Tuesday. 

Irish footballing legend Brian Kerr, Academy manager at Drogheda United John Donohue, and Head of Academy at Cork City Liam Kearney join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a discussion around League of Ireland academies and what is needed for underage and grassroots football in Ireland.Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In today's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of a key appointment at the FAI. Phil outlines the charges facing Chelsea. The clearout from Manchester United continues, and the other Premier League star that could be Türkiye-bound. And we hear from Ange Postecoglou for the first time as Nottingham Forest manager.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the fallout from last night's horror show for the Republic of Ireland in Yerevan. We hear from James McClean, Glenn Whelan, plus manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins after a damaging defeat to Armenia. Last night was a good one for two Shamrock Rovers players, however, with one set to grace next summer's World Cup finals. And last night's CAF qualifiers have come at a cost to Manchester City ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad.

Cameron Hill is subbed in for Nathan and Stevo this week for the LOI Pod with Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, as they look ahead to Bohs facing rivals Derry, FAI Cup fixtures, relegation battles, and much more! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0 | Always be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie 

The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first weekend as well as giving their impressions on the league's new signings and expectations for teams in the coming season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Ger Gilroy, Stuey Byrne & Arthur O’Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning after The Republic of Ireland crumbled at the hands of Armenia - dealing the biggest of blows to their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes…Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

In Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's win-or-bust World Cup qualifier away to Armenia this evening. We hear from manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, and former international Kevin Kilbane as the Armenia boss says beating Ireland is a 'realistic' prospect. The latest on the managerial merry-go-round at Nottingham Forest. Plus, the latest Liverpool player packing their bags for Madrid.

Our own David Wilson is in Yerevan as the Republic of Ireland get ready to take on Armenia in the second of the World Cup Qualifiers,Here, David checks in from Yerevan describing the journey of getting there, plus he explains some of the other important aspects of the country including some of the more brutal times of the past.This isn't a preview of the actual game, rather more a summation of the country itself, in a social, historical and sporting context.We try to understand why people are so proud of being Armenian, and why their diasporic population continues to make waves across the entire world.Become a member at offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Irish camp in Yerevan as no new injury concerns are reported following Sammie Szmodics' departure from the squad.Heimir is positive despite Saturday's first half showing.Michael O'Neill rues a missed German opportunity.Scotland face a Belarussian test.And is Marc Guehi going to get a January move?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you news Chiedozie Ogbene's new perspective on life after his long-term injury, plus Paddy McCarthy believes that this Ireland group are on the cusp of something special.Stephen Kelly says be careful what you wish for when it comes to saying goodbye Daniel Levy.Andy Robertson wants the Scots to go for it.Wales triumph the Kazakh test.Venezuela miss out on automatic qualification, but Paraguay qualify.And an emotional night in Buenos Aires as Leo Messi says goodbye.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Former Irish footballer Louise Quinn joins Will O’Callaghan ahead of the Women’s Super League returning on Friday night with Champions Chelsea taking on last seasons 4th placed Manchester City. Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Irish camp as Ryan Manning explains how he has found his free-kick sweet spot, whilst John O'Shea is pleased with the Gian Pero Gasperini influence on Evan Ferguson at AS Roma.Manning pays tribute to the late great Ollie Horgan.O'Shea is planning for the Dominik Szoboszlai influence.Wales face Kazakh test.England's Elliot Anderson on the fallout between Evangelos Marinakis and Nuno Espirito Santo.And is the last time Leo Messi plays an competitive game in Argentina?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Stevo is joined as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for this week's LOI Pod, where they trade memories of the late Ollie Horgan, discuss Shels and Rovers' European runs, and much more! The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Irish camp as Caoimhin Kelleher reflects on the passing of his friend Diogo Jota, whilst also Heimir Hallgrimsson gives his thoughts on how Evan Ferguson is doing at AS Roma.Kelleher believes the time is now to qualify for a major tournament.Bray Wanderers get a takeover.Athlone Town aim to go back top.Celtic sign a former Manchester City striker.And Alexander Isak is praised for his mentality and professionalism. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as Troy Parrott's injury news looks to be worse than initially feared.Hallgrimsson's biggest game to date.Will Smallbone has gone to Millwall.And Erik ten Hag fights back at Bayer Leverkusen.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell reveals the development of the Sligo Rovers academy in the last few years and the progress they are making on and off the pitch.Ger and Nathan enquire about the future of Owen Elding.Off the Ball Breakfast with UPMC

In this special Deadline Day edition of Football Daily, Richie McCormack runs you through ALL of the business completed by the Premier League clubs today. We also hear from Adam Idah, Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan Browne on their deadline day moves + the other Irish players securing new clubs today.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a tweaked Republic of Ireland squad ahead of this week's first World Cup qualifiers. We hear from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after they move 9-points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Jonathan Wilson gives his assessment of Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool. And the latest on the Irish players on the move on Deadline Day in the UK.

Glen Whelan and Stephen Doyle are live from Anfield with all the reaction as Liverpool defeat Arsenal 1-0 to go top of the Premier League table before the first international break.The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. 

Keith Treacy and Richie McCormack are here for the Sunday Kickback as Brighton beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium.The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. 

Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward joined Cameron Hill on an emotional week for the League of Ireland, following the passing of former Finn Harps and Galway United coach Ollie Horgan.League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore 0.0 on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack has all the news from the Conference League draw, with Shelbourne to face the FA Cup winners in Dublin. Richie also has the Europa League plans for Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Rangers. The President, Michael D Higgins leads the tributes to Ollie Horgan. Two Republic of Ireland internationals are on the move today, and we hear from one of them as he lands in Southampton. And two ex-Manchester United managers join the dole queue in Istanbul.