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S25 Ep 308Football Daily | Ward explains latest ROI squad, Trent to Real... here we go

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the latest Republic of Ireland WNT squad - who's in, who's out, and why. We speak directly to Ireland manager Carla Ward on her selection for the Greece window. Mason Melia's made a piece of U21 history for his country. Marc Canham discusses the FAI's Academy plans. Plus it seems Trent Alexander-Arnold's future has been definitely decided.

Mar 25, 202513 min

S25 Ep 330Football Daily | Potter defends Evan Ferguson, Haaland blow, Liverpool eye former City star

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on Evan Ferguson at West Ham where Graham Potter has leapt to the defence of his on-loan striker. We hear from Pep Guardiola as Erling Haaland faces another spell on the sidelines. Liverpool are said to be keen on a former Manchester City star, while Arsenal's new sporting director could determine their move for a striker this summer.Unai Emery is refusing to be drawn on Marcus Rashford's future, despite his brace in an FA Cup quarter-final win at Preston. And UCD will look to build upon Friday's momentum tonight.

Mar 25, 202510 min

S25 Ep 305Marc Canham Interview | Funding Irish Football | The FAI's relationship with the League of Ireland | OTB Football

Chief Football Officer of the FAI, Marc Canham sits down with Nathan Murphy for a wide-ranging, exclusive interview about the state of Irish football.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

Mar 24, 202524 min

S25 Ep 304Football Daily | Evan Ferguson discusses frustrations, Juve director 'ashamed' by manager appointment

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the relevant reaction from last night's Nations League win for the Republic of Ireland over Bulgaria. We speak to Evan Ferguson after he ended a four-month wait for a goal, and assistant manager John O'Shea. Plus, Juventus have a new manager, with their previous boss Thiago Motta exiting in acrimonious fashion.

Mar 24, 202511 min

S25 Ep 303OTB Breakfast Bite | Nations League & National Hurling League reviews

This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sampler of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked back on Ireland's win over Bulgaria in the Nations League with Vinny Perth, and what it means for Evan Ferguson going forward. Alan Quinlan was in studio to review Ireland's defeat to France in the W6N, plus a mixed weekend for the provinces in the URC. And Camogie legend Sarah O'Donovan reflected on the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. And this morning's Bite takes in some of that chat with Sarah after Tipperary and Cork book their Hurling League final places, and that's after Vinny Perth gives his view on Ireland's brace of 2-1 wins over Bulgaria. 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

Mar 24, 20259 min

S25 Ep 298Football Daily | Azaz, Doherty & Parrott on Ireland win, Alisson concern, Kerry's new Finnish striker

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's Nations League playoff win away to Bulgaria. We speak to goalscorers Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty, as well as Troy Parrott to get their views of the first leg in Plovdiv. Plus, Phil rounds up all of last night's Nations League playoff and World Cup qualifier action. And here at home, Kerry add some international flavour to their attack.

Mar 21, 202513 min

S25 Ep 297OTB Breakfast Bite | Ireland's Bulgaria win reviewed + Leitrim forfeit fallout

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria with Nathan Murphy in Plovdiv, and Owen Heary + Barry Murphy in studio. We previewed the weekend's Allianz Football League action with Neil Ewing and Sean ‘Bawn’ O’Sullivan. And it's there we take our Bite, with Leitrim's forfeit against Fermanagh still dominating football chat, and then it's over to Plovdiv to pick through Ireland's Nations League playoff win. 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

Mar 21, 202511 min

S25 Ep 292Football Daily | Hallgrimsson's faith in Ferguson, Stoichkov omen for Bulgaria

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan puts the finishing touches to the Republic of Ireland's preparations for tonight's Nations League playoff first leg with Bulgaria. Heimir Hallgrimsson discusses Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott, Rocco Vata and his goalkeeping conundrum. A Liverpool stalwart leaves the Dutch camp carrying an injury.Brazil's preparations for their World Cup qualifier with Colombia have been hit by drone drama.

Mar 20, 202510 min

S25 Ep 288THE LOI POD: Impressive youngsters | Galway's coaching duo | Fantastic Forrester

Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back in with Stephen Doyle for this week's League of Ireland pod, looking at all things LOI!From Rovers' young guns to St Pat's Chris Forrester's brilliance, the lads discuss any and all talking points from the league.

Mar 19, 202542 min

S25 Ep 286Football Daily | Alcohol ban in Plovdiv? Hallgrimsson on Azaz, Slegers on 'disgraceful' pitch

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow night's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Heimir Hallgrimsson discusses the importance of staying in League B, what they've learned since their chastening trip to Wembley, and how best to utilise Finn Azaz. Jimmy Dunne talks Northern Ireland interest, and his hereditary resilience. Renee Slegers has her say on that 'disgraceful' pitch in Madrid. And could Dean Huijsen be heading back to Spain?

Mar 19, 202511 min

S25 Ep 284OTB Breakfast Bite | Bulgaria build-up + Leitrim forfeit w/Gary Reynolds

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leitrim captain Gary Reynolds joined Adrian to discuss his county's recent forfeiture of their league fixture with Fermanagh. James Tracy selects his Lions squad for this summer. And Nathan Murphy joins us from Plovdiv where the Republic of Ireland are preparing to play Bulgaria in the Nations League. And it's there we take today's Bite, but first, some of Gary Reynolds' chat with Adrian Barry regarding Leitrim's forfeit. 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

Mar 19, 202511 min

S25 Ep 281Football Daily | Abankwah encourages others to follow his path, Poch hopes for Spurs return

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan continues the build-up to Thursday's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria in Plovdiv. We hear from James Abankwah, Matt Doherty and John O'Shea, with Abankwah encouraging more young Irish players to try their luck on the continent. Mauricio Pochettino still harbours hopes of a reunion with Tottenham. Dougie Freedman's swapping South London for the. Saudi second tier.

Mar 18, 202511 min

S25 Ep 280OTB Breakfast Bite | Barry Murphy tackles abysmal Bohs + Alan Quinlan on 6N

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got the full Six Nations debrief from Alan Quinlan, while OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton provided his team of the tournament. Barry Murphy looked ahead to Thursday's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, and assessed the League Of Ireland Premier Division after half a dozen games. Plus, OTB’s GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend’s Gaelic football action. But today's Bite checks in with Alan Quinlan's 6N post-mortem, and then we take a look at the LOI with Barry Murphy. 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

Mar 18, 202510 min

S25 Ep 278THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea | Merino secures win for The Gunners…

Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on Arsenal & Chelsea’s clash this afternoon!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Mar 16, 202518 min

S25 Ep 277LOI LATE NIGHT | Bohs thumped by Pats, Shels held, ticket prices & more

On Friday night's LOI Late Night, Nathan Murphy oversaw a country-wide discussion that took in Galway's win at home to Waterford, and a firm beating for Bohemians away to St. Pat's. Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward also joined the conversation which took many tangents including ticket prices. Most importantly, we heard from you the fan.Join us on our Twitter (balls to Elon) Space every Friday night.

Mar 15, 202559 min

S25 Ep 275"If he's buying, yeah" | Stephen Bradley & Kevin Doherty on a dramatic night in Drogheda

Shamrock Rovers made it back-to-back wins in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division with a 2-1 victory at Drogheda United. After the game, Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and his Drogheda counterpart Kevin Doherty spoke with OTB's Stephen Doyle.

Mar 15, 202514 min

S25 Ep 273WHO YOU GOT?: League Cup final weekend | Can Newcastle finally win a trophy? | The Old Firm derby | Arteta's negativity

It's Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon in for this week's Who You Got? as Newcastle face Liverpool in the EFL Cup final, while Chelsea take on Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final.Elsewhere, the Old Firm derby takes centre stage with Celtic the odds on favourites, and there's also some Premier League action to call too!#WhoYouGot? w/ William Hill.

Mar 14, 202541 min

S25 Ep 274Football Daily | Virus rips through Shels squad, Derry financial boost, Slot on Virgil

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's action in the League of Ireland. We hear from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley ahead of our live game on OTB Sports Radio tonight - the clash of Drogheda United and the Hoops. There's brilliant news for Derry City on the financial front.Shelbourne's preparations for the visit of Cork City to Tolka Park have been ravaged, and we hear from the Leesiders' boss Tim Clancy. Keith Long on a tricky trip for Waterford out west. Arne Slot and Eddie Howe look ahead to Sunday's Carabao Cup final. And Chelsea's spending shows no signs of slowing down.

Mar 14, 202512 min

S25 Ep 271OTB Breakfast Bite | Chris Hughton on Italia 90 + Ronan O'Gara & Alan Quinlan talk rugby

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy was in the co-presenter's chair alongside Shane Hannon this morning, and they were joined by both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to help look ahead to Ireland's game away to Italy. Ex-Ireland full-back Chris Hughton walked us down memory lane with the 35th anniversary of Italia 90 on the horizon. We previewed day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival with OTB's John Duggan. And we looked back at Manchester United's Europa League win over Real Sociedad with Daniel Harris. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Cagliari, Palermo, Genoa and Rome with Chris Hughton. Then we preview Italy-Ireland with Ronan O'Gara, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester. 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

Mar 14, 202511 min

S25 Ep 266Football Daily EXTRA | Hallgrimsson on Vata, granny rulers & John Patrick

On this edition of Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you the latest following the Republic of Ireland squad announcement for the Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson explains his latest 23, the inclusion of Rocco Vata, and the whereabouts of the likes of Andy Moran and John Joe Patrick Finn. Plus, four League of Ireland-based players are included in the U21 squad for their latest pair of friendlies.

Mar 13, 202518 min

S25 Ep 267Colm Whelan's Hat-Trick Heroics | LOI Breakaway?| The LOI Pod | Off The Ball

Nathan Murphy was joined by our resident League of Ireland experts, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, on this weeks episode of the LOI pod. This week they dived into the development of the Bohemians after Colm Whelan's hat-trick gave them a win over Waterford at the weekend, and they previewed this weekends upcoming action with Drogheda taking on Shamrock Rovers, Galway vs Waterford, Shelbourne vs Cork and St. Pats will take on Bohemians. Don't miss our live League of Ireland commentary on Fridays, from 7pm!

Mar 13, 20251h 7m

S25 Ep 265Football Daily | Vata answers Ireland's call, Ruesha the Rover, Courtois hits out at Simeone

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Ange Postecoglou singles out Troy Parrott for praise ahead of tonight's Europa League second leg involving Tottenham and AZ. Ruben Amorim discusses Jim Ratcliffe's disparaging of the Manchester United squad. Ruesha Littlejohn is a Hoop. And Joshua Kimmich has ended speculation regarding his future.

Mar 13, 202510 min

S25 Ep 263The COYGIG Pod Ep. 147 | FAI plan for women and girls' football massively underwhelms

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to react to the release of the FAI's plan for women and girls' football as well as Hannah Dingley's first media appearance since taking over the role of head of women and girls' football. 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

Mar 12, 202530 min

S25 Ep 262Football Daily | LOI-FAI rift explained, Trent's Wembley doubt

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on the massive rift between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs. Last night's Champions League second leg defeat to PSG has come with added cost to Liverpool ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final. Unai Emery discusses Aston Villa's second leg with Club Brugge. And we hear from Steve Clarke on his future as Scotland head coach.

Mar 12, 202510 min

S25 Ep 261OTB Breakfast Bite | Philippe Auclair talks PSG + Donald McRae on 'The Last Bell'

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, journalist Philippe Auclair reflected on a breathless night of Champions League action at Anfield. John Duggan joined us from a snowy Presbury Park ahead of day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted the Ireland XV that will start their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. And we spoke to Donald McRae about his excellent new boxing book 'The Last Bell'. And it's there we take our Bite, as Donald discusses his latest book. And first, a sample of Philippe's view of PSG's win over Liverpool. 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

Mar 12, 202511 min

S25 Ep 258Hannah Dingley | The women and girl's football action plan

The FAI's head of women and girls football Hannah Dingley sits down with Nathan Murphy to talk through the action plan launched today. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

Mar 11, 202517 min

S25 Ep 256Football Daily | Man Utd's grand designs, Rocco Vata tug-o-war continues

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the news of Manchester United's plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium. The Manchester United Supporters Trust have responded to the news with a series of questions. And we hear Jim Ratcliffe's claims of how close United were to insolvency. Away from Old Trafford, Arne Slot looks ahead to Liverpool's Champions League second leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Phil has the latest on the international tug-o-war for Rocco Vata. And the Bulgarian FA are refusing to accept their manager's resignation ahead of Ireland playoff.

Mar 11, 202512 min

S25 Ep 253Football Daily | Arteta DOES answer title race question, Mitrovic heart scare

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you what Mike Arteta DID say in response to the title race question. Ruben Amorim heaps praise on his Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes. Florian Wirtz could have already played his final game for Bayer Leverkusen. And Real Madrid have injury doubts over three key players ahead of their Champions League second leg with Atletico Madrid.

Mar 10, 202510 min

S25 Ep 251THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal | A thriller at Old Trafford as the points are shared…

Nathan Murphy & Keith Treacy provide immediate reaction to the draw between Manchester United & Arsenal at ‘The Theatre Of Dreams’, as Mikel Arteta oversaw is his 200th game in charge of The Gunners…The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Mar 9, 202512 min

S25 Ep 250THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: Chelsea 1-0 Leicester | Maresca guides Chelsea to victory over his former side!

Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on the Chelsea’s win over Leicester at Stamford Bridge…The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Mar 9, 202519 min

S25 Ep 248LOI LATE NIGHT | Rovers Granted derby win, Whelan hat-trick, Shels slip up

It turned out to be another dramatic night in the League of Ireland, with Shamrock Rovers taking the spoils in a nervy Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere, Bohemians picked up their first win since the opening weekend with a Colm Whelan hat-trick giving them a 3-0 win at Waterford. You can hear all the post-match reaction from that here. But on a packed LOI Late Night, Cameron was joined by the likes of Barry Murphy, Shane Keegan, Jonathan Higgins (who almost gets locked inside the RSC!!), and a host of fans from up and down the country.

Mar 7, 20251h 6m

S25 Ep 247COLM WHELAN | "For moments like this you stay fighting" | Waterford 0-3 Bohs

Bohemians returned to winning ways in fine style on Friday night, with a first-half Colm Whelan hat-trick handing them a 3-0 win away to Waterford. After the game, OTB's Jonathan Higgins caught up with Bohs' hat-trick here, as well as their manager Alan Reynolds, and a disappointed Waterford boss Keith Long.

Mar 7, 20258 min

S25 Ep 246Women's LOI Preview | Developing Grassroots | Bridging the gap | Chloe Singleton & Scarlett Herron

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Athlone Town's Chloe Singleton and Shamrock Rovers Scarlett Herron to preview the upcoming Women's Premier Division campaign. While also discussing Carla Wards new development squad and the Women and Girls Football Development Plan that's being announced on Tuesday.To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Mar 7, 202527 min

S25 Ep 245WHO YOU GOT?: Amorim's communication style | The race for Champions League places | Women's FA Cup

It's Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, Colm Boohig and Shane Hannon in this week for Who You Got?, where they look ahead to the weekend's football and try not to get all their predictions wrong!#WhoYouGot? w/ William Hill.

Mar 7, 202546 min

S25 Ep 244Football Daily | Rovers-Pats preview, Parrott on AZ goal, Slot on injury 'luck'

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland slate of fixtures. We hear from Keith Long, Stephen Bradley, Joe Redmond and Reece Hutchinson ahead of tonight's games. Don't forget, Waterford v Bohemians is live and exclusive on OTB Sports Radio tonight which you can hear on the Off The Ball app. Troy Parrott discusses the AZ goal that downed his former side Tottenham in the Europa League last night. Arne Slot talks Liverpool's 'luck' with injuries. And Newcastle's injury problems have gotten even worse.

Mar 7, 202511 min

S25 Ep 240STEPHEN BRADLEY | "We need govt. academy funding NOW"

Shamrock Rovers remain without a win ahead of Friday night's massive Dublin derby with Stephen Kenny's St. Patrick's Athletic. Hoops boss Stephen Bradley spoke to OTB's Nathan Murphy ahead of that game. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bradley touched on Rovers' sluggish start, the need for academy funding from the government, and his own relationship with the FAI.

Mar 6, 202512 min

S25 Ep 239Football Daily | Parrott talks Spurs, Rocco Vata tug-o-war, Boyd on Duff

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's European action, as the last-16s of the Europa League and Conference League get underway. We hear from AZ forward Troy Parrott ahead of his latest reunion with former club Tottenham. Arne Slot defends his goalkeeper Alisson amid claims of time-wasting away to PSG. We've the latest on the international tug-o-war for Rocco Vata. Sean Boyd gives an insight into working with Damien Duff.

Mar 6, 202513 min

S25 Ep 238OTB Breakfast Bite | French special with Philippe Saint-André & Jean-Philippe Leclaire

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were joined by the one and only Danny Dyer for a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There'. We previewed the Six Nations clash of Ireland and France with Les Bleus legend Philippe Saint-André. And Jean-Philippe Leclaire reviewed Liverpool's smash-and-grab win away to Paris Saint-Germain. And this morning's Bite has a distinctly French flavour as we check in with Saint-André, and first we look back on last night's events at the Parc des Princes. 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

Mar 6, 202510 min

S25 Ep 237The LOI Pod: 'I would be worried for them!' | Rovers and Bohs struggle as Drogs and Blues soar

On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stephen Doyle was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to look back at the first double game-week of the season. Is Alan Reynolds under pressure at Dalymount Park? And should Shamrock Rovers fans be concerned with the age profile of the squad? McGlynn pays tribute to some fantastic work being done at Sligo Rovers, whilst Drogheda United continue to improve as they begin their European odyssey later in the year.

Mar 6, 202531 min

S25 Ep 233OTB Breakfast Bite | Champions League review + Wexford legend Matthew O'Hanlon

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning, Gavin Cooney talked last night’s Champions League fixtures, including the Madrid derby and Arsenal’s emphatic win over PSV. Wexford hurling legend Matthew O’Hanlon joined to discuss his retirement from hurling and future plans. And OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted Ireland XV for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with France.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. This morning's Bite begins with Gavin's review of last night's Champions League action, and then we talk retirement with Matthew O'Hanlon.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Mar 5, 202510 min

S25 Ep 232Football Daily | World Cup final to get Super Bowl-esque HT show, Slot on PSG test

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.

Mar 5, 20259 min

S25 Ep 228Football Daily | Tim Clancy's ref rant, Reynolds demands Bohs response, Barça Camp Nou blow

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.

Mar 4, 202513 min

S25 Ep 227OTB Breakfast Bite | Sluggish Rovers and Villa in Europe

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

Mar 4, 202511 min

S25 Ep 224The COYGIG Pod Ep. 146 | No more relegation in the WSL? | Beard, Kaminski lose jobs | McCabe scores

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

Mar 3, 202546 min

S25 Ep 222Football Daily | Cork to the Páirc, LOI preview, Amorim on the defensive

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.

Mar 3, 202510 min

S25 Ep 216WHO YOU GOT?: Is Manchester United still a draw for players? | Can Plymouth score against City?

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

Feb 28, 202547 min

S25 Ep 215Football Daily | Shels-Rovers preview, Govt. slow on academy money, Liverpool losses,

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.

Feb 28, 202510 min

S25 Ep 214OTB Breakfast Bite | Tony Sheridan, Paddy McCourt and LOI mavericks

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

Feb 28, 202510 min

S25 Ep 209Football Daily | Change of management at Liverpool, O'Brien & Collins speak to OTB

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.

Feb 27, 202514 min

S25 Ep 208OTB Breakfast Bite | Manchester United's failings and finances

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

Feb 27, 202510 min