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Brendan Rodgers' Celtic return, how he can win over fans | Tom English
Tom English of BBC Scotland joined Ger & Shane to discuss the return of Brendan Rodgers to Celtic Park. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Stephen Kenny's monologue, would England U21s beat Irish senior team? OTB AM Reacts
Ger, Shane & Nathan react to to latest news from the backpages. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
"No excuses for not performing" | Pressure on Kenny | Rating Ireland's June international window
Football writers Dan McDonnell and Gavin Cooney joined Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's performances against Greece and Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Football Daily: Reaction from Ireland's win over Gibraltar, Brosnan says World Cup becoming a bit more real, Rovers to play preliminary round winner in Europe
Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Ireland rock steady against Gibraltar, lack of on-field leaders | Keith Treacy & Vinny Perth
Ex-Ireland international Keith Treacy & former Dundalk manager Vinny Perth join Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM this morning after Stephen Kenny's side pick up their first points of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Gibraltar last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Online sensation Don Deacy on Ireland's victory over Gibraltar | OTB AM
Don Deacy, brother of legendary Galway football player Eamonn Deacy, joined Ger & Adrian on this morning's #OTBAM after his views on Stephen Kenny and the Ireland team went viral last night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
IRELAND 3 GIBRALTAR 0 REACTION: James McClean, Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Adam Idah
Ireland's centurion James McClean and goalscorers Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Adam Idah joined Nathan Murphy following their 3-0 win at home to Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Stuey Byrne | Ireland need to stop being nice, not much has changed from Friday
League of Ireland winner with Shelbourne Stuey Byrne joined Joe Molloy to analyze Ireland's 3-0 win over Gibraltar in their Euro 2024 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
Football Daily: Ireland look to bounce back from defeat in Greece, Fahey ready for World Cup after injury setback, Rodgers back at Celtic
Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Performance Rankings: What next for Kenny's Ireland
Ger, Kathleen & Colm take us through the Good, the Bad and the grand of the weekend's sporting action in this week's Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Will Stephen Kenny keep his job? Potential successors | John Fallon
John Fallon of The Irish Examiner joined Ger & Kathleen to look ahead to Ireland v Gibraltar in the Aviva. Following a poor result in Greece John looks at the potential successors to Stephen Kenny. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland press conference - Stephen Kenny: 'Criticism is irrelevant', James McClean on 100 caps
Stephen Kenny and James McClean speak to the gathered media ahead of Monday's game against Gibraltar.
FOOTBALL SATURDAY: A Greek tragedy in Athens | Get the ball to Evan Ferguson! | Stephen Kenny's future hinges on Gibraltar
Former Republic of Ireland internationals David Connolly and Gary Breen join John Duggan to look back at the disappointing 2-1 loss for the Republic of Ireland to Greece in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. They reflected on a poor, unprepared performance in Athens, ponder why Evan Ferguson was not given the ball at every opportunity, and look ahead to Stephen Kenny's future after Gibraltar on Monday: Could Ireland be looking for a new manager come Tuesday morning?
Greece 2-1 Ireland: Post-Match Interviews from: Stephen Kenny, Matt Doherty, John Egan & Nathan Collins
After a disastrous night in Athens for Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland, Nathan Murphy takes you behind the curtain to understand the atmosphere around the squad after a calamitous performance.
Greece 2-1 Ireland | FAI have hard decisions to make | "Shambolic" showing in Athens
Vinny Perth and Nathan Murphy joined Ger Gilroy to reflect on Ireland's poor showing in their 2-1 loss at Greece which heaps more pressure on manager Stephen Kenny.
Football Daily: Kenny targets historic away win against Greece, McCabe and Campbell to start training on Monday, Russo to leave United at end of June
Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
The Ferguson-Obafemi bromance | Nathan Murphy LIVE in Greece
Nathan Murphy joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM live from Athens (he assures us) as gameday finally arrives for Ireland when they take on Greece in a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier this evening. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
John Giles: Man City were lucky to win the Champions League & The Legacy of Gordon McQueen
John Giles explains pays tribute to the departed Gordon McQueen, explains why Pep Guardiola was one of the greats even without the Champions League and why Man City were lucky to get past Inter Milan in the final.
Football Daily: McCabe, Quinn and Brosnan in running for FAI award, Ireland in Athens ahead of Greece qualifier, Premier League fixtures released
Welcome to Thursday Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Idah or Obafemi to start with Ferguson, O'Shea's versatility | Paul O'Hehir
The Irish Daily Mirror's chief football writer Paul O'Hehir joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland adjust to the Athens heat (not so oppressive, it turns out) ahead of Friday's clash with Greece. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Will Rodgers be welcomed back to Celtic? Premier League fixtures announced | OTB AM Reacts
Ger & Shane kick off this morning's #OTBAM with the top football stories this Thursday morning, as Brendan Rodgers looks set to return as Celtic manager, while Arsenal set their sights on Kai Havertz and the 23/24 Premier League fixtures have been announced. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Republic of Ireland's Greek Odyssey | England's Cannon approach | Dan McDonnell
The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy from Greece ahead of Friday's European Championships qualifier in Athens.
Football Daily: Bellingham completes move to Real, Ireland travel to Athens for Friday's qualifier, Rodgers tipped for Celtic return
Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Who Should Partner Evan Ferguson? Smallbone Set to Star | Vinny Perth
Former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to run through how Ireland should set up for their crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Greece on Friday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Should Ireland fear the Greeks? Denis Irwin appreciation | OTB AM Reacts
Ger, Shane & Kathleen kick off this morning's OTB AM as Ireland arrive in Athens today ahead of a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Greece on Friday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Deal or No Deal: Transfer window opens, Mbappe's future, Rice to Arsenal?
Phil Egan joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM for the first installment of this summer's Deal or No Deal. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Silvio Berlusconi wanted Milan to entertain more than win | Political outsider
ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti joined Joe Molloy to reflect on the life of former AC Milan owner and Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Football Daily: Fahey signs new deal with Liverpool, Ireland continue build-up to qualifier in Greece, what next for Mbappe at PSG
Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Denis Irwin: City’s treble, Pep v Fergie, Roy Keane as roommate, Evan Ferguson
Shane Hannon caught up with Manchester United and Republic of Ireland legend, Dennis Irwin at the Aviva Stadium for the launch of Manchester United's pre-season friendly match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday August 6th. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland v Greece build-up, lack of game time a concern? | John Fallon live in Antalya
Irish Examiner's John Fallon joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland continue their warm weather preparations ahead of crucial Euro 2024 qualfiers against Greece & Gibraltar. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The COYGIG Pod Ep.73 | WC Deep-Dive | Stopping Sam Kerr, Canada's catastrophic set-up & an unknown Nigeria
The club season is over and there's only one thing on our minds - IT'S ALMOST WORLD CUP TIME!! To get you fully up to speed Kathleen, Karen & Emma have each dove deep into one of our group rivals and brought their findings to the pod on what we should expect from them. Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected] ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
S3 Ep 737Damien Delaney | City are top dogs, the evolution of John Stones and did Pep reinvent the wheel?
Former Republic of Ireland defender Damien Delaney joins Joe Molloy to look back on Manchester City’s Champions League win as they became just the second English side in history to win the treble.
S3 Ep 737BT Sport bows out in a bizarre whimper, why City's Treble just means less | John Brewin
English football writer John Brewin joins Joe Molloy to look at the future of football now that Manchester City have completed the treble and to discuss the bizarre love in for Pep Guardiola's side on BT Sport
S3 Ep 736Football Daily: European champions City to showcase silverware, Cannon taking time to reflect on international future, Moyes staying on with West Ham
Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
S3 Ep 735Tara O’Hanlon-McCabe Comparison, Rovers v Peamount break record | Karen Duggan
Peamount United Captain and COYGIG host, Karen Duggan joined Ger & Shane to discuss the WLOI season so far as it enters the mid-season break. Karen also discussed team-mate, Tara O'Hanlon's chances of making the plane to the World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
S3 Ep 734Pep's genius, Stellar Stones, the City evolution | Martin Lipton
Football writer, Martin Lipton joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to reflect on City’s Champions League win over Inter at the weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
S3 Ep 733Manchester City's standing after the Champions League win | Keith Treacy
Joe Molloy is joined by Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy to talk all things Manchester City after Pep Guardiola's side finally won the Champions League.
S3 Ep 732O Gorman, Larkin, McLaughlin & O'Hanlon talk the WC squad and Peamount’s 1-0 win vs Shamrock Rovers
Aisling O'Reilly catches up with Aine O Gorman, Abbie Larkin, Erin Mc Laughlin & Tara O'Hanlon after today's top of the table women’s premier division clash between Peamount United and Shamrock Rovers.
S3 Ep 731FOOTBALL SATURDAY: No romance in the Champions League final | Do Ireland stand a better chance against the Netherlands than Greece?
Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan joins Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward and OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the world of football. The panel will preview the Champions League final and ask if this is the year that Pep finally completes football, go in depth about the FAI’s strategic plan and where the money will come from and discuss the latest developments in the League of Ireland including Shelbourne’s link up with Hull City.
S3 Ep 730Lilian Thuram (en français): What does it mean to be white?
The French football legend Lilian Thuram joined Nathan Murphy in studio on Friday's Off The Ball. Lilian joined us to discuss his book, 'White Thinking: Behind the Mask of Racial Identity.' A book not necessarily concerned with football, Nathan spoke to the World Cup winner Thuram about this towering work of scholarship and the difficult questions it raises: What does it mean to be white? Is skin colour also a way of thinking? This edition of the interview includes both Thuram's own answers en français and the translated English version. A condensed version of the interview with the English answers alone is available in our OTB Football podcast stream.
S3 Ep 731LILIAN THURAM INTERVIEW: What does it mean to be white?
The French football legend Lilian Thuram joined Nathan Murphy in studio on Friday's Off The Ball. Lilian joined us to discuss his book, 'White Thinking: Behind the Mask of Racial Identity.' A book not necessarily concerned with football, Nathan spoke to the World Cup winner Thuram about this towering work of scholarship and the difficult questions it raises: What does it mean to be white? Is skin colour also a way of thinking? This edition of the interview only partially includes Thuram's own answers en français with the full translated answer in English provided. A complete version of the interview with both answers included is available in our OTB Football podcast stream.
S3 Ep 729Katie McCabe to miss Zambia game | The power of periodisation | VERA PAUW
Ahead of the Republic of Ireland WNT team's match against Zambia and then the French, Kathleen McNamee attended the squad announcement delivered by manager Vera Pauw.
S3 Ep 727Football Daily: Vera Pauw names training squad, tonight's League of Ireland action, Shane Duffy signs for Norwich
Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
S3 Ep 728Ireland's World Cup training squad: Mannion to be given every chance | Kiernan's return
Kathleen McNamee joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the 27-woman training squad named by Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw ahead of the World Cup.
S3 Ep 725Graham Hunter: Pep's Champions League ambitions, City can win
Football writer Graham Hunter joined Adrian and Shane on OTB AM to look ahead to the Champions League final and give some insight to his conversation with Pep. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
S3 Ep 726Will Amber Barrett make the World Cup squad? OTB AM Reacts
Ahead of Vera Pauw announcing her World Cup training squad, Adrian, Shane & Kathleen discussed the players that are in danger of missing out. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
S3 Ep 724John Giles: Rice is not a creative midfielder | City comfortably outclassed United
John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to react to West Ham's Europa Conference League success and Manchester City's win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
S3 Ep 722LOI Matchday with Cronin & Holland
Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's new magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle is joined by Bohemians assistant manager Gary Cronin who looks ahead to another trip to Derry City. Cobh Ramblers midfielder Dale Holland reveals which Olympian's inspired the squad to turn things around this season.
S3 Ep 723LOI Matchday EXTRA with Cronin & Holland
This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of both interviews with host Stephen Doyle speaking to Cobh Ramblers midfielder Dale Holland and Bohemians assistant manager Gary Cronin.
S3 Ep 721The FAI's €863m wish list to transform Irish football | Dan McDonnell
Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the FAI's 15-year strategic plan following an extensive audit into the state of football in Ireland.