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Welcome to OTB Football. It's where you'll get the finest football analysis with some of the sharpest minds in the game, we'll throw in some nostalgia, transfer nonsense and legends interviews too. Graham Hunter, Brian Kerr, Eoin Doyle, Keith Treacy, David Connolly, Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney and much more too! The Football Show on Off The Ball with Eoin & Nathan. Saturday Football with John Duggan and guests. Football Off The Ball Breakfast, OTB Roadshows. Subscribe for all of that and much more.
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Episodes
FOOTBALL DAILY: ' Fortuna' favours the brave, Ireland ready for a huge night in Prague to keep their World Cup dreams alive 26.03.2026 18:45
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up ahead of a huge game between the Republic of Ireland and Czechia in Prague. Here from Seamus Coleman, Heimir Hallgrimsson, Glenn Whelan and a whole pile more. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
THE McGLINCHEYS: 'You're born into it!' | Three generations of travelling support 25.03.2026 10:49
Ben Symes sat down with three generations of Irish travelling supporters, the McGlinchey family, who have been supporting the Republic of Ireland across the globe for decades, and hope to get to see another world cup! The Irish National Team on Off The Ball with Cadbury Dairy Milk | #PaintMarchGreen
FOOTBALL DAILY: Touchdown in Prague, Coleman and Hallgrimsson rally the troops, and Vale’s ready to be called upon 25.03.2026 14:56
On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus there is the fallout from Mohammed Salah’s announcement that he will Liverpool this summer. Seamus Coleman and Heimir Hallgrimsson speak from training as Ireland report a clean bill of health. Team news from Czechia includes a possible bench role for To...
The Green Scene: Matthew's pilgrimage to Prague | "The excitement is palpable" | LIVE from Prague (and wherever Matthew is) 25.03.2026 34:47
We are one day away from Ireland taking on Czechia in the World Cup qualifiers and our Green Scene hosts are live and on the ground in Prague, or almost in Matthew's case, and they bring us all the latest news and action from the ground. If you are in Prague and you see our Green Scene trio roaming the streets, make sure to go and say hello! The Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you...
PRAGUE PAPER REVIEW | With Czech-based Irish journalist Ian Willoughby | Eoin Sheahan & Stuey Byrne | Off The Ball 25.03.2026 23:55
Eoin Sheahan and Stuey Byrne are joined by Irish journalist Ian Willoughby, who is based in the Czechia, to preview tomorrow's match and run through the Czech back pages to get an idea of what the build up to the playoff semi-final is like from the opposition's perspective. Irish football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen
GLENN WHELAN: 'Seamus is a leader of men!' | What do Ireland need to do win in Prague? | Ireland-Czechia preview | Duff and Andrews inspiration | Next-gen LOI 25.03.2026 29:11
The Green Scene’s David Wilson was joined by former Ireland international Glenn Whelan as they looked ahead to Ireland’s huge World Cup playoff in Prague against Czechia. The Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can...
The COYGIG Pod Ep. 173 | What makes a modern manager? | Sensational Shaw 24.03.2026 52:29
There was plenty to discuss on this week's podcast between FIFA's new policy to bring more women into coaching positions, a brilliant weekend of action in the LOIW and some sensational scores from Bunny Shaw and Chloe Kelly. Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to debate all this and plenty more. The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland foo...
FOOTBALL DAILY: 'A quiet confidence in the group growing together... ' | Ireland on the cusp of something special as thousands of fans begin their influx on Prague 24.03.2026 13:09
On Tuesday's Football Daily Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp. Ireland continue preparations in World Cup playoffs with a training session ahead of Thursday’s clash in Prague John Egan highlights the huge boost expected from travelling Irish fans Assistant coach John O'Shea says Bosun Lawal is fit despite club concerns Nathan Collins plays down midfield worries...
FOOTBALL DAILY: Irish Rs are smiling, O'Shea on fitness concerns and OTB in Prague 23.03.2026 12:34
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League. Republic of Ireland report a full squad fitness ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Czechia in Prague. Assistant coach John O'Shea provides a positive update as preparations ramp up. Key players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Nath...
"Spurs were a bit of a shambles all round" | Brian Kerr | The Sunday Kickback: Spurs v Forest 22.03.2026 14:32
Brian Kerr and Stephen Doyle talk through yet another Tottenham Hotspur loss as they go down 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest. The Sunday Kickback is on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Are Ireland prepared for penalties? | OFF THE BALL 22.03.2026 18:14
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott’s journey so far! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
‘We’ll take the draw and get out of here!’ | Dundalk draw with Bohs | ALAN REYNOLDS & CIARAN KILDUFF 20.03.2026 9:23
Fresh from commentary duties, Off The Ball’s Stephen Doyle spoke with Bohemian boss Alan Reynolds and Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff following the two sides’ 1-1 draw in the League of Ireland in Dalymount Park.
LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Where do you go from there?’ | Your thoughts on the League Of Ireland 20.03.2026 45:02
Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back this week for League of Ireland Late Night, taking your thoughts on the best league in the world! .
Final One Standing: "Spurs vs Forest could go either way" | Will Man United win away? | Carabao Cup Final 20.03.2026 30:53
On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson try to predict the future of this weekends fixtures, including Tottenham's chances against Nottingham, Manchester United's chances of winning away and the Carabao Cup Final. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
Final One Standing “They are expected to win this Premier League!” | Can Arsenal win the quadruple? 20.03.2026 24:43
On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Lee Phelps from William Hill try to predict the future of this weekends fixtures, including Tottenham's chances against Nottingham, Manchester United's chances of winning away and the Carabao Cup Final. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
FOOTBALL DAILY: Heimir's call for cool heads, Parrott's night in Prague, and Bohs and Dundalk clash at Dalymount Park 20.03.2026 15:03
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game. Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount Park Dawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitions Team news and key absences ahead of tonight’s cruci...
Heimir signs for 2028, the men of Prague are named, but no room for McGoldrick | THE GREEN SCENE 19.03.2026 52:10
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, there is a slight change as the official sponsor comes on board ahead of a big couple weeks of action. The trio chat about Heimir Hallgrimsson’s mic drop moment where he announces he will be sticking around until the European Champi...
DAVID HANNIGAN: ‘I don’t think we’ll ever know the real Roy Keane’ | We need to talk about Roy 19.03.2026 32:01
Author of ‘We need to talk about Roy’, David Hannigan joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss the ‘Keane-ification’ of modern Ireland and football across the pond.
FOOTBALL DAILY: Hallgrimsson announces squad, Liverpool progress while Newcastle & Spurs crash out, Gary Neville on United & Europa League action 19.03.2026 15:31
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League. Heimir Hallgrimsson names his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff showdown with Czechia in Prague. Squad update from Abbottstown includes returning faces and a potential new addition. Liverpool cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals...
Word On The Street | Ep.44 | "I just love drop goals!" | Moments v Trophies | Irish winning mentality | OTB 19.03.2026 32:37
Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 0...
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON: “This will be the biggest game a lot of these players have played in an Ireland shirt” | Ireland vs Czechia 19.03.2026 5:53
Our own Ben Symes sat down with Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup playoff vs Czechia and potentially Denmark/North Macedonia. The Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury.
GARY NEVILLE: Roy Keane’s magic, Carrick as MUFC boss & a venture into politics? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 19.03.2026 20:31
Manchester United LEGEND Gary Neville joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig ahead of The Overlap’s LIVE show in Dublin next week! The lads chat through LOADS of stuff - from reflecting on Gary’s roadshow with Off The Ball & Roy Keane back in 2019, the current state of Manchester United, the idea of Gary venturing into politics & some of the TOUGHEST opponents he has faced! Off The Ball Breakf...
The COYGIG Pod Ep. 172 | LOIW returns with big results | Chelsea find their groove 18.03.2026 34:56
It was a busy weekend as Chelsea claimed the League Cup, both Merseyside teams got big wins and (most importantly we might say in COYGIG Towers) the league returned here. Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan to reflect on the bumper weekend. The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green with Cadbury.
THE LOI POD: ‘I think the league is there to be won… ‘ | Can Bohs break the Rovers stranglehold? | Have Derry turned a corner? | Shels injury woe 18.03.2026 50:31
Ben Symes stepped into the hosting seat this week in the absence of Stephen Doyle, and he was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland action The trio review a huge double-header weekend of games, as Bohs continue to be the team to catch, whilst Waterford look set to be cut adrift. And of course they answered YOUR questions which yo...
FOOTBALL DAILY: Senegal stripped of AFCON, City & Chelsea out of UCL, Eze's super strike & Parrott to Milan? | OFF THE BALL 18.03.2026 11:04
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news from the Champions League, the Premier League and the international game. Senegal stripped of their AFCON title two months after they beat Morrocco in a bizarre final CAF have handed Morrocco a 3-0 win following the Senegalese team leaving the pitch in the final 2 months ago. Pep Guardiola admits his team are still a work in pr...
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