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Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on Fulham’s clash with Ipswich Town at Craven Cottage!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Michael McCarthy is in the host chair this week and he's joined by Will O'Callaghan and Kathleen McNamee to preview this weekend's premier league games.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

Stephen Doyle & Keith Treacy reflect on Liverpool’s 0-5 victory over West Ham at The London Stadium, to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Manchester City find a win after a shaky few weeks in the #PremierLeague, but did they deserve it? #Nathan Murphy and Vinny Perth break down their 2 - 0 win against Leicester City in this week's first episode of The Sunday Kickback.#Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Stephen Doyle & Keith Treacy react to Liverpool’s chaotic & crazy victory over Tottenham Hotspur in London, a win which sees the ‘Merseysiders’ top at Christmas!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Nathan Murphy and Brian Kerr sit down to react to another Manchester United mess after being humiliated by Bournemouth, 0 - 3, in Old Trafford.Does Amorim need to let go of his strict 'system' or do the players need to step up? It's not all down to Man Utd's weaknesses though, as Bournemouth show their class and move to fifth overall at the top of the #PremierLeague table.The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

This weeks panel with John, Colm, Mick and Eoin looking ahead at all the big games in the Premier League. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to a chastening night for Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge. We hear directly from manager Stephen Bradley, and new Dad Markus Poom on his deflected goal against Chelsea. Ruben Amorim insists it wasn't a mistake to leave out Marcus Rashford in their Carabao Cup loss at Tottenham. Shelbourne's latest signing is hailed as a 'significant coup'. And Southampton's next manager appears from right out of left field.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the news that Fulham are to test Brighton's resolve regarding Evan Ferguson. Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley addresses those links to Millwall. Arne Slot admits his Liverpool side were a tad fortunate to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals last night. And Mikel Arteta discusses Kieran Tierney as Celtic mull over a return to Parkhead for the Scottish wing-back.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on those Stephen Bradley links to Millwall. We hear directly from Ruben Amorim on those Marcus Rashford comments regarding a potential departure. And Mykhailo Mudryk has enlisted the help of Paul Pogba's law firm in an effort to avoid a lengthy doping ban. All that, plus a familiar face returns to Drogheda, Cork City's captain unhappy with contract snub, and the latest from the Women's Champions League.

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron bring you the final podcast of the year as they look at the release of the home fixtures for next season, a shocking weekend of Women's Super League action and the announcement of the groups for Euro 25.The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your free sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.This morning on the show, we talk inter-county retirement with now ex-Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly.We catch up with boxer Emmet Brennan, and we talk to experienced football journalist Martin Lipton.Keith Treacy joined Adrian and Arthur on hosting duties this morning, and our Breakfast Bite sees Keith and Martin look at the case of Martin Lipton, and what next for the wantaway United forward.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to last night's Premier League draw at the Vitality where neither manager emerged happy.Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is facing a lengthy ban after 'testing positive' for a banned substance.Manchester United are trying to get to the bottom of their team sheet leaks.Wales are given a nightmare draw for next summer's Women's European Championships.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little taster for this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show Andy Mitten and Sam Lee look back on both sides of the Manchester derby, more of which in a moment. Pat McCarry reflects on a busy weekend for the provinces in Investec and Champions Cup action. And Aisling O'Reilly rounds up the club GAA action. This morning's Breakfast Bite takes us to the Performance Rankings, and what Colm has dubbed 'the best worst Manchester derby of all time'.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/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of Russell Martin's sacking as Southampton manager. Ruben Amorim is vindicated in his dropping of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho for the Manchester derby. Enzo Maresca keeps insisting Chelsea aren't title contenders, despite cutting Liverpool's lead to 2-points. Brendan Rodgers says there's no talk of a treble yet at Celtic, after they bag the potential first leg of it.

Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr bring you immediate reaction from The Etihad Stadium as Manchester United capitalise on another Manchester City capitulation The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Welcome to a Friday edition of Football Daily Extra, where Richie McCormack brings you news and reaction to the Republic of Ireland's draw in the World Cup qualifiers. Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson for his thoughts on the group. Pep Guardiola discusses using the January transfer window as a means of arresting Manchester City's slump. Ange Postecoglou has no regrets regarding his Timo Werner comments - we hear from the Spurs manager. Arne Slot provides an update on Federico Chiesa's fitness. And a takeover of Everton nears completion.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined us ahead of La Rochelle's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bristol tomorrow. Daniel Harris reflects on Manchester United getting out of jail away to Plzen in the Europa League. And as Shamrock Rovers stretch their Conference League run into the new year, former Hoops keeper Barry Murphy joins us. And it's in Tallaght where we take our Breakfast Bite, as Colm, Aisling and Dara look back on a memorable night for Rovers at home to Borac, and then we tap into that chat with Barry as well. 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 Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' 3-0 win at home to Borac. We hear from Hoops boss Stephen Bradley on the future of on-loan striker Johnny Kenny, and he looks ahead to their "free hit" at Chelsea. Ange Postecoglou has strong words for Timo Werner following his lacklustre display at Ibrox. And Ruben Amorim revels in his Manchester United players' fighting spirit - even if it's among themselves.

Shamrock Rovers' 3-0 win at home to Borac means the Hoops will be playing knockout football in the new year. There was another excellent performance from Darragh Burns, who set up Johnny Kenny for his opener in Tallaght. And Neil Farrugia once again proved his quality, netting Rovers' second last night. He's a wanted man, as revealed to Off The Ball by his manager Stephen Bradley. Both Burns and Farrugia spoke to Nathan Murphy after that 3-0 win.

Shamrock Rovers booked their place in the knockout stage of the Conference League with a 3-0 win at home to Borac. A brace from Johnny Kenny, and an assist for Neil Farrugia, only underlined the value of the on-loan Celtic striker. Following Thursday night's game, Rovers boss Stephen Bradley spoke to Nathan about Johnny Kenny's future at the club, and his relationship with Rovers part-owner Dermot Desmond.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan wraps up all of last night's Champions League action, which included a deepening of Manchester City's slump. We hear from Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta following contrasting nights for the Spanish duo. Stephen Bradley fires a warning to his Shamrock Rovers bosses as they stand on the brink of the Conference League knockout phase. Rocco Vata opens his account at Watford. And a former Ireland U21 international is suddenly a free agent.

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we tackle Eileen Gleeson's sacking as Republic of Ireland WNT manager with Kathleen McNamee.The BBC's Chris Jones gives us a UK-centric preview of next year's Lions squad. Mayo legend David Brady joins us for a special 'You Had To Be There'. And Keith Treacy looks back on last night's Champions League action, and previews Shamrock Rovers' Conference League tie with Borac. This morning's Breakfast Bite takes some of Keith's view of Manchester City's malaise, something that started the show with Ger, Colm and Dara. 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/join

Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan are live in studio to react to the news that Eileen Gleeson's contract as manager of the Republic of Ireland women's national team will not be renewed by the FAI. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

Ahead of Thursday night's Conference League tie with Borac, Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley spoke to Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy about their European challenge. The Hoops boss also touched on the internal tensions within the club, and the signing of former Bohemians winger Danny Grant.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to last night's Champions League action. There's bad news for Caoimhin Kelleher direct from the horse's mouth that is Arne Slot's, who has also been discussing Darwin Nunez's poor form. We hear from Brendan Rodgers after Celtic's draw in Zagreb. Pep Guardiola reveals how his Manchester City players can rebuild their confidence. And Saudi Arabia is to be waved through as 2034 World Cup hosts today.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for this evening's Champions League action. We hear from Arne Slot on Alisson's return to the Liverpool side in their game away to Girona. Unai Emery on the shifting expectations of Aston Villa's European campaign. Tomas Soucek pays tribute to Michail Antonio as West Ham heap the pressure on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. Plus, Manchester City's rap sheet has grown as their hearing into alleged financial rule breaches closes.

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Jamie Finn, Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan to discuss the latest action from the Women's Super League.Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] 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 brings you all the details behind Dan Ashworth's sudden departure as Manchester United sporting director after just five months in the job. There's finally news of movement on Liverpool's behalf towards their trio of soon-to-be out-of-contract stars. Ange Postecoglou on the failings of VAR after Tottenham's capitulation at home to Chelsea. Just how close were Bournemouth's owners to taking over at Shamrock Rovers?Drogheda United continue to tie down their FAI Cup-winners to new deals.

Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the immediate aftermath of Tottenham’s brilliant clash with Chelsea!The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

Nathan Murphy & Vinny Perth look back on Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

This weeks 'Who You Got' panel of Mick, Eoin, Shane and Colm review last weeks predictions while looking ahead to a weekend of Derby action across the Premier League and the WSL. Football on Off the Ball with William Hill To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you that news that a League of Ireland player has received a six-month ban for betting offences. An FAI General Assembly voted in favour of introducing 'summer football' last night, we've the latest on that seismic move. Ange Postecoglou shares the reasons behind his exchanged words with travelling Tottenham fans last night, and tries to explain their inconsistency. Shamrock Rovers look set to lose Johnny Kenny back to Celtic. And Kylian Mbappé has dragged his former club PSG before the French football authorities.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE appetiser for this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mark Lawrenson and Pat Nevin helped us set the table for tomorrow's Merseyside derby - which is set to be the last to be played at Goodison Park. The Investec Champions Cup gets underway this evening, with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in action - we look ahead to the provinces in action with Alan Quinlan. And a very special anniversary is marked. It's 20 years since Brock - a Jack Russell from Ballyfermot - managed to get involved in an international rules game at Croke Park. But this morning's Bite takes us back to that chat with Lawro & Pat, and their personal memories of Merseyside derbies past + a little from Shane, Arthur and Colm's chat regarding Ange Postecoglou, and how Tottenham tends to turn sane managers mad. 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/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to speed on an event-filled night in the Premier League. We hear from Arne Slot following Kelleher's clanger at St. James's Park, as he hails another stellar Mo Salah performance. Pep Guardiola's injury problems are only worsening, despite the clouds lifting over the Etihad. Enzo Maresca demands more from Noni Madueke. Dundalk are to provide an update on their future. Plus we hear from Nickson Okosun as he swaps Bohemians for Watford.

This is OTB Breakfast Bite - your treat size sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson reflects on a busy and event-filled night in the Premier League. We have your tech-centric Christmas gift guide with Jess Kelly. And this morning's You Had To Be There comes from the Off Duty Chef - Mark Moriarty. But this morning's Bite anticipates today's Club World Cup draw - we're all excited, right? Well, maybe not our Arthur...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/join

Who better to look back at Richard Dunne's one-man defensive effort against Russia in Moscow in 2011 than Paul McGrath?As we continue to mark the great man's 65th birthday, we check in on the night that Dunne seemingly equalled McGrath's Giants Stadium performance - September 6th 2011.

Paul McGrath is 65 today - one of the most iconic figures in Irish sport. From our archives is a roadshow appearance with Ger, Paul reflects on his breakthrough at Manchester United, and is asked about his favourite ever game and teams with whom he's played.

Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on Ireland's failure to qualify for next summer's European Championships in Switzerland after losing 3-2 to Wales on aggregate.Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] 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

Today marks the 65th birthday of one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers - one Paul McGrath. Back in October, he sat down for a lengthy chat with Eoin Sheahan to discuss the current state of Irish football, the similarities between himself and Nathan Collins and lots lots more. You can hear the full podcast by becoming an Off The Ball member now and digging into our limitless archive.In this segment, Paul discusses his love of music and his permanent ties to St. Patrick's Athletic. Happy birthday Paul!

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's heartbreaking Euro playoff defeat for the Republic of Ireland WNT. We speak to Kyra Carusa and Megan Connolly, plus Hibs and Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant on the need for stronger grassroots to help build the women's game. Plus, Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson on whether her bench provoked their hosts. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and his Ipswich counterpart Kieran McKenna on their respective captains' issues with the Rainbow Laces armband.Pep Guardiola is unsure if his Manchester City empire is falling. And there's plenty of transfer news to round up here at home.

Back in 2021, Paul McGrath joined Ger and Kenny Cunningham on Off The Ball Breakfast for something of a centre-back summit. The great man discussed the differences in defending now versus his playing days, and he also managed to share his favourite goal celebration too. Happy 65th Paul!

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee & GirlsontheBall’s Rachel O’Sullivan join the show to break down Ireland’s heartbreaking loss vs Wales in the 2nd leg of their Euro 2025 playoff final.Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinactionCatch 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.

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we have reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT missing out on qualification for next summer's Euros with defeat to Wales at the Aviva. James Treacy joins us to talk rugby. We chat to prospective Kildare GAA vice-chair Colm Nolan. And there's a State of the Tennis Union chat with Luke Jensen. But this morning's Breakfast Bite takes us back to that dissection of Ireland's 2-1 loss to Wales that cost Eileen Gleeson's side a place at the European Championships in Switzerland. Our own Kathleen McNamee was joined by Girls On The Ball's Rachel O'Sullivan to ponder where it went wrong last night. The full chat with Kathleen and Rachel is available as part of the Off The Ball Breakfast podcast. 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/join

Former Ireland internationals Keith Treacy and Ciara Grant joined Eoin Sheahan for Tuesday's Football Show, as Republic of Ireland wrestled with Wales for a place in #Euro2025 in Switzerland.Ultimately, Eileen Gleeson's side fell to a 2-1 (3-2 on aggregate) defeat to Cymru, failing to qualify for the Euros.Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the scene for tonight's Women's Euro playoff second leg at the Aviva, where the Republic of Ireland take on Wales. With the sides deadlocked after Friday's first leg, Eileen Gleeson's been discussing penalties, while Katie McCabe's stressed the importance of harnessing nerves. Romal Palmer has described re-signing for St. Pat's as a no-brainer. Ipswich leap to the defence of their captain Sam Morsy, while West Ham are eyeing up a potential replacement for Julen Lopetegui. And nine years from now we'll be preparing for another winter World Cup.

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee joins Ger & Colm in studio to look ahead to Ireland’s crucial clash vs Wales in the 2nd leg of their Euro 2025 playoff final tonight.Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinactionCatch 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 reveals the latest interested party in Liverpool's Mo Salah. We hear from Virgil van Dijk on Caoimhin Kelleher's latest clean sheet against Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola on the reasons for his six-digit salute at Anfield. Enzo Maresca rules Chelsea out of a title challenge. Ange Postecoglou doesn't have the violins out after Tottenham drop two more points at home. Ruben Amorim still demands more from Marcus Rashford, and Sean Dyche on whether a rethink is required at Everton. We hear from Eileen Gleeson ahead of tomorrow's Women's Euro playoff second leg with Wales. And the latest on the health of Fiorentina's Eduoardo Bove following his collapse.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy broke down City's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Alan Quinlan wrapped up Ireland's autumn. And Tommy Rooney on a busy weekend of club action. But this morning's Bite takes us back to Brian Barry-Murphy, discussing how Pep got it wrong yesterday at Anfield.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/join

On episode two of this week's Sunday Kickback, Keith Treacy joins Stephen Doyle in studio to discuss Manchester City's losing streak and how confident Liverpool can be going into the rest of the Premier League season!#Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.