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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's Champions League action and we hear from Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool's game away to Paris Saint-Germain. Alponso Davies addresses Joshua Kimmich's contract impasse as Bayern Munich prepare for another showdown with Bayer Leverkusen. Newcastle's left flank has been further decimated ahead of this month's Carabao Cup final. And the World Cup final in 2026 is to get its own Super Bowl-esque half-time show.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with an eventful round of fixtures in the League of Ireland Premier Division. We hear from Cork City boss Tim Clancy who has some choice words for referee Damien McGraith. Alan Reynolds demands a response from his Bohemians players after they slump to back-to-back defeats. Stephen Bradley gives his view of Shamrock Rovers' winless start to the season. Damien Duff on the hardest place to go in the Premier Division. Plus, Phil previews tonight's Champions League action. Bayern Munich are set to raid another Bundesliga side for one of their top players. And Barcelona's fresh blow in their attempts to return to the Camp Nou.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Owen Heary & Barry Murphy reflect on an action-packed night of League of Ireland action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy joins to preview the weekend's massive Six Nations clash between Ireland & France. Matthew Brennan provides insight into Westmeath’s controversial clash with Meath. And Will O’Callaghan returns with an updated edition of The Hurling Power Rankings. And much more besides...This morning's Bite dips in on that chat with Owen and Barry, and first Colm and Arthur prod Ger about Villa's Champions League involvement tonight. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan sat down to look at a dramatic weekend in women's football with managers departing clubs, big score lines, relegation potentially getting scrapped and the return of some action on this island with the President's Cup. 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

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of that trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Cork City in the summer. We hear from Damien Duff, Stephen Kenny, John Russell, Kevin Doherty and Tim Clancy ahead of a busy night in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Ruben Amorim's defended himself against Wayne Rooney's claims of naivety. And Eddie Howe discusses the red card that rules Anthony Gordon out of the Carabao Cup final.

Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon and Kathleen McNamee are in situ for this week's Who You Got?, looking ahead to this weekend's FA Cup and WSL action. #WhoYouGot? w/ William Hill

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's Dublin derby at Tolka Park, which is live on Off The Ball. We hear from Shels defender Cameron Ledwidge and Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Gareth McGlynn hits out at Derry's recruitment ahead of their meeting with Waterford. The Government are. suddenly not so keen on delivering money for League of Ireland academies. Liverpool reveal the payoffs to Jurgen Klopp and his staff amid club-wide losses. And Jose Mourinho cops a ban in Türkiye.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we previewed the evening's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. The news of Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray's retirements was covered by the BBC's Chris Jones. We looked ahead to Limerick and Clare's meeting in the Allianz Hurling League with Banner legend Jamesie O'Connor, who also reacted to the news of Shane O'Donnell's season-ending surgery. But this morning's Bite sees Shane, Colm and Arthur reflect on Evan Ferguson's brief cameo for West Ham last night; and we discussed some great League of Ireland mavericks with Owen and Barry. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a change in management at Liverpool. We get reaction to all of last night's Premier League action, with OTB's Nathan Murphy catching up with both Jake O'Brien and Nathan Collins. Ruben Amorim vows to speak to Alejandro Garnacho about his petulance. And a Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Bavarian giants on a free this summer.

Welcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - you FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got reaction to Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from Alan Quinlan. John Brewin reviewed last night's Premier League action, which included Liverpool extending their lead to 13-points. Cathal Ryan joined us on the show to talk about his one-man show, PUCKED.And Professor Laleh Khalili discusses INEOS’ financial landscape.And it's there we take our Bite, as we talk to Professor Khalili about INEOS' miserly cost-cutting measures at Manchester United; and that's after we talk to John Brewin about United's 3-2 defeat of Ipswich. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan gather themselves and attempt to solve where it all went wrong for Ireland in their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Slovenia in the Nations League. 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

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT's disastrous Nations League outing in Slovenia. We hear from Sue Ronan, Méabh De Búrca and Gavin Cooney on how Carla Ward got it so wrong in Koper. Arne Slot has learned of his punishment arising from the fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison. Enzo Maresca defends his misfiring forward Cole Palmer. And James Abankwah tells OTB he's not yet looking for a senior Ireland call-up.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On a packed show this morning, former Ireland defender Méabh de Búrca reviewed a disastrous evening for the WNT in Slovenia. GAA referee David Coldrick discusses the new rules in Gaelic football.Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins to talk Six Nations and more.And we were joined by Watford's on-loan defender James Abankwah. And that's where we take our Bite this morning, but not until after Ger and Colm address Ireland's terrible Women's Nations League result in Koper. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

Former Ireland international Méabh De Búrca joins Ger & Colm to reflect on Ireland’s 0-4 defeat to Slovenia…Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyouCatch 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

Sue Ronan joins us to analyse a poor performance by their standards from the Irish Women's National Football team, as they lose 4-0 away in Slovenia in the UEFA Women's National League. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of Slovenia and the Republic of Ireland + we get the expert view of Julie-Ann Russell. Jamie McGrath is on the move in Scotland. The Premier League title race protagonists speak ahead of their latest outings, with Mikel Arteta defiant despite Arsenal's 11-point gap. Jose Mourinho has been accused of racism in Türkiye. And Jordi Cruyff's surprising new job.

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee previews tonight’s fixture between Ireland & Slovenia in the Nations League with Ger & Colm.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyouCatch 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 case you missed it, here is episode seven of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our Football fans!In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA. 'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – Proud Partner of Croke Park Stadium and Proud Partner of the GAA.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest Republic of Ireland injury news ahead of next month's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, with one player set to miss both legs. There's all the reaction to Liverpool's potentially title-defining win at Manchester City, as we hear from Brian Kerr, Jonathan Wilson and Pep Guardiola. Leanne Kiernan has been left behind as the Ireland WNT head to Slovenia. The Manchester United coaching staff are losing patience with one big-money acquisition. And the Rangers legend to replace Philippe Clement at Ibrox.

Shamrock Rovers' young star Scarlett Herron spoke with Kathleen McNamee following a routine, albeit disappointing victory for Ireland over Türkiye in Tallaght on Friday Night.Additionally, Kathleen gets the post match thoughts of Denise O’Sullivan, Marissa Sheva, Megan Campbell and Kyra Carusa.Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Türkiye at Tallaght Stadium. Ahead of that game, Katie McCabe has blasted the FAI's treatment of Colin Healy as 'not good enough', we speak to the skipper. And new WNT manager Carla Ward's view of the domestic game seems to be at odds with MNT counterpart Heimir Hallgrimsson. Nathan catches up with Stephen Bradley following Shamrock Rovers Conference League exit. And we hear from Stephen Kenny, Greg Cunningham and Tiernan Lynch ahead of tonight's Premier Division fixtures. Don't forget, Galway United's clash with St. Pat's is LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on tonight's Off The Ball.

COYGIG podcast host Kathleen McNamee joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast to look ahead to Carla Ward’s first game in charge of the Ireland WNT, as they take on Turkey this evening in Tallaght Stadium. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest following Stephen Bradley's incendiary comments regarding Colin Healy and the FAI. We hear from Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe, and former Sligo and Bolton striker Eoin Doyle on the matter. Two more of Shelbourne's title-winning squad have signed long-term deals.Arne Slot criticises Darwin Nunez's application.

Our panel of LOI experts are back for another episode of the LOI Pod. Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth (most of the time!) are back  again alongside Stephen Doyle to get into all of the LOI news from the week, including a preview of tomorrows Rovers vs Molde Europa conference league clash and a reaction to Stephen Bradley's recent comments about Heimir Hallgrímsson  Apologies for any technical issues experienced throughout the pod!

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Celtic's heartbreaking Champions League exit in Munich. We hear from Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City's mission to the Bernabeu. Bohemians have been linked with the loan signing of a Republic of Ireland U21 international. INEOS continue to shrink their sporting footprint. And Arsenal announce a minor loss.

Ahead of the start of Ireland's Nations League B campaign vs. Turkey on Friday, new Irish assistant coach Alan Mahon sat down with the media to talk about his hopes for this squad after spending a decade with Manchester City and about his own football career.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland. 

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for tonight's Champions League playoff action. We hear from optimistic Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of their second leg away to Bayern Munich. Arne Slot provides the latest injury update from Liverpool as they prepare for tomorrow's trip to Aston Villa. A bidding war looks set to take place this summer for one of Bournemouth's stars of the season. And we speak to new Bohemians winger Connor Parsons.

Kathleen McNamee was joined by Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's first game under Carla Ward this Friday as well as reviewing all the action from the weekend's Women's Super League. 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

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has all the reaction from yesterday's record-breaking Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium. We hear from goalscorer Ross Tierney, and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley who has some choice words for Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson. Ruben Amorim claims Manchester United must keep the head down and just survive the remainder of the season. Motherwell have a new manager. And Bramley Moore Dock is to be tested by fans for the first time.

Jonathan Higgins & Vinny Perth provide immediate reaction to an absolute thriller in London!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Liverpool restored their 7-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a less-than-comfortable 2-1 win over Wolves in a game we brought you live and exclusive from Anfield. A recent visitor to Anfield - Accrington Stanley captain Seamus Conneely was alongside Nathan for commentary, and he gave his view of the win in The Sunday Kickback.

Ger is joined by Kathleen McNameee and Colm Boohig to go through where you should put your money this weekend in the #PremierLeague | ⚽️ From #Spurs and #United chaos, to the #Arsenal chances at a title charge opening up; this is a huge weekend in the Premier League so get all your advice here | 🏆 #football on #Offtheball with @williamhill

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Michael Noonan announcing himself on the European stage for Shamrock Rovers. We hear from Hoops boss Stephen Bradley on the teenager's breakthrough, and he talks about Sunday's season-opener with Bohemians. As part of our league preview, we hear from Gareth McGlynn and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty. Arne Slot speaks for the first time since his Merseyside derby red card. Liam Delap has seemingly closed the door on a Republic of Ireland call. And tributes paid to Paddy Barclay.

With the news that Off the Ball is going to be doing full live commentary of the League of Ireland for the first season ever we had everyone in studio to look ahead to its start. Stephen Doyle was joined by Nathan Murphy, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to run through every team and their chances this season.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan looks ahead to tonight's Europa Conference League clash between Shamrock Rovers v Molde.Celtic have it all to do in their 2nd leg against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.No love lost in the final Goodison Park Merseyside derby.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti's responses to a pulsating Champions League night at the Etihad. The latest on Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi after his troubling clash in their FA Cup tie at Exeter. We hear from David Moyes ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison. Alan Reynolds looks ahead to Bohemians' league opener at the Aviva. And another Wrexham player is involved in a car crash.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you Carla Ward's first Republic of Ireland WNT squad, which includes an uncapped Charlton midfielder. We hear from the new manager on the inclusion of Mel Filis, and how she'll utilise captain Katie McCabe. Arne Slot calls for cool heads, not cool legs from his Liverpool squad ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison. Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola speak about tonight's Champions League playoff. Manchester United's part-owners INEOS are in legal bother in New Zealand. And Graham Hunter pays tribute to the great Denis Law, who'll be laid to rest today.

Welcome to Tuesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, the BBC's Chris Jones looked back on the Six Nations weekend that was. Will O'Callaghan gave us his latest Hurling Power Rankings. And Jonathan Wilson helped us look ahead to Manchester City v Real Madrid in the Champions League. And it's there we take our Bite this morning, with Jonathan looking into Jim Ratcliffe's intentions at Manchester United, and that's after Ger, Colm & Arthur discuss the limited care factor of a Manchester City - Real Madrid playoff game. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Off The Ball's blockbuster League of Ireland announcement. We hear from Ange Postecoglou and Arne Slot in the wake of their teams' FA Cup 4th round exits. Pressure mounts on Philippe Clement at Rangers. And tributes paid to a former Newcastle striker.

League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon joins Ger, Nathan & Colm to announce that Off The Ball has signed an exclusive national radio deal with the League of Ireland which will see 30 live SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division matches across the upcoming season on your radios.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

It is Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee and Shane Hannon in this week for Who You Got? as all attention turns to the FA Cup competitions. Who You Got? with William Hill.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's Carabao Cup semi-final. Ange Postecoglou hits back at pundits' claims his Tottenham side lack fight. Meanwhile, Spurs' latest signing still has eyes for Manchester United.Arne Slot is not giving any guarantees that Caoimhin Kelleher will get another outing at Wembley next month. Eddie Howe calls for concentration from his Newcastle side. Celtic fans avoid a travel ban. And we hear from Damien Duff ahead of tonight's season-opening President's Cup.

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily, where Phil Egan brings you news of the Republic of Ireland U21's Euro qualifying draw. Manchester United's worst fears regarding Lisandro Martinez are confirmed. We hear from Lys Mousset and Alan Reynolds on the €17m striker's decision to join Bohemians. Stephen Kenny discusses Mason Melia's Tottenham deal. And Brendan Rodgers continues to heap praise on Adam Idah.

In case you missed it, here is episode five of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our football fans!Irish golfer, Sara Byrne joined Nathan Murphy in our sixth instalment of our 'Settle In' series. In this deep dive into her golfing career, Sara recounted the sacrifices she made to play golf as a young girl, her dreams of making the LPGA, and the difficult decision to end her amateur career and turn pro.Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

Recently retired Irish international Julie-Ann Russell joined Eoin Sheahan to reflect on her long career, her miraculous return to the national setup under Eileen Gleeson, the mascot that took over the nation, Baby Rosie, and how Ireland can bridge the gap with other countries in terms of professionalism.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of Mason Melia's blockbuster move to Tottenham, and what it means for St. Pat's. Denise O'Sullivan has strongly criticised the FAI's treatment of former WNT assistant Colin Healy. Bohemians are weighing up a move for former Premier League striker Lys Mousset, and we hear from another of their arrivals - Connor Parsons. Arne Slot discusses Conor Bradley replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. And Adam Idah is ready to take on more responsibility at Celtic.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey helped us set the.table for Sunday's meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield.Seamus Hickey and Sarah O'Donovan looked back on the weekend's hurling.And football writer Dan Bardell ran the rule over Aston Villa's January transfer business.And it's there we take our bite this morning, with Dan talking to Ger about Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United. And we begin with Ger, Colm and Arthur taking a look at Mason Melia's deal with Tottenham.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on an epic football career for Julie-Ann Russell. They also rate the now closed January transfer window and look at a chaotic meeting between Arsenal and Manchester City.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 | @CadburyIrelandTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily, where Phil Egan ties up the loose ends following transfer deadline day. We hear from new West Ham striker Evan Ferguson following his loan move from Brighton. Gavin Bazunu is given the chance to rebuild his career in Belgium. Celtic have blocked a loan move for Johnny Kenny. Tottenham's signing of Kevin Danso is all the more timely with another defender suffering a long-term injury. And we hear from Eddie Howe on Newcastle's transfer business.

Nathan Murphy & Keith Treacy reflect on the Arsenal’s massive triumph over Manchester City at The Emirates!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland