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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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FOOTBALL DAILY: Bumper Monday night of LOI action, United's UCL push improves as Liverpool and Villa falter, and Madrid receive welcome injury boost 16.03.2026 12:58
On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game. Preview of Monday’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick’s weekend double-header continues. St. Patrick’s Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win. Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after F...
‘That man again… Richarlison!’ | Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL 15.03.2026 7:34
Phil Egan & Eoin Doyle bring you all of the reaction from Anfield as Spurs boosted their survival hopes with a late Richarlison equaliser rescuing Igor Tudor’s men a point… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
‘Bruno Fernandes took over that game!’ | Man Utd 3-1 Aston Villa | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL 15.03.2026 15:56
Stephen Doyle & Vinny Perth are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Old Trafford as goals from Casemiro, Matheus Cunha & Benjamin Sesko saw Michael Carrick’s side pick up all three points in a CRUCIAL clash in the race for Champions League football! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.
ST PAT’S THRASH DROGHEDA: ‘Our feet are firmly on the ground!’ | STEPHEN KENNY & KEVIN DOHERTY 13.03.2026 10:16
Off The Ball’s Phil Egan was in Richmond Park as St Patrick’s Athletic came from 1-0 down at half time to thrash Drogheda 4-1 at full time. Phil spoke with Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty after the game.
LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Nobody’s going to steamroll Galway this season!’ | James McClean under fire | Shels’ injury crisis 13.03.2026 56:43
Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are your hosts this week on League of Ireland Late Night, speaking directly to you, the LOI fans, after another night of League Of Ireland action!
FOS “It looks like one way traffic!” | Will City and Arsenal both win? | is this a top 4 decider 13.03.2026 25:38
Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winners of this weekends Premier League fixtures with Ben Barret from William Hill. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
FOOTBALL DAILY: 'I would reconsider it... ' McGoldrick on a potential Ireland recall | Can Bohs and Pats maintain their good form? | Liverpool injury boost 13.03.2026 19:05
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League. Preview of tonight’s League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United . Stephen Kenny ’s St Pat’s look to continue their strong start after last week’s late win away to Shelbourne FC...
FOS "It's as bad as I've seen" | The market for a new Spurs manager | Does Everton have a chance? 13.03.2026 33:36
Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winners of this weekends Premier League fixtures. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
'We have the first-season-syndrome out of the way' | Waterford look to build on last year | South-east derby up first | Gary Hunt and Maeve Williams 12.03.2026 11:36
Waterford FC manager head coach Gary Hunt, and goalkeeper Maeve Williams sat down with Beat102103's Odhrán Johnson ahead of the new Women's League of Ireland Premier Division season. The duo spoke about building on last season, goals for 2026 and of course the opening game of the season against local rivals Wexford FC. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
'We have made some great additions to the team' | Wexford lay out their ambitions ahead of the season | Jess Lawton and Ciara Rossiter 12.03.2026 10:49
Wexford FC assistant manager Jess Lawton, and captain Ciara Rossiter sat down with Beat102103's Odhrám Johnson ahead of the advent of the new Women's League of Ireland Premier Division season. The girls from the sunny southeast have lost some players, including Ellen Molloy who has moved to Shamrock Rovers but will be a game for anyone and everyone this year. Here, Lawton and Rossiter outline how...
PHIL TRILL: 'We are coming of age now... ' | Galway's new era | Challenging for the title 12.03.2026 9:11
Galway United women's manager Phill Trill joined Stephen Doyle at the launch of the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division which begins this weekend the 14th of March. Trill takes the reins of a Galway team who are looking to push on and compete for trophies, and have been boosted with several new arrivals this season. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
STEPHEN KENNY & BARRY BAGGLEY: “Bohs away and Rovers away, glad to get them out of the way” | Could McGoldrick get a recall for Ireland? 12.03.2026 22:15
OTB’s Ben Symes chats to Pats manager Stephen Kenny and midfielder Barry Baggley ahead of their game against Drogheda on Friday night. This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm,...
The COYGIG Pod Ep. 171 | Positives aplenty despite defeat | The importance of an U23s Irish side 12.03.2026 45:38
Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the highs and the lows of the last week. They also look at the new FAI Strategy launched this week and return to their old favourite topic of why an U23s squad is so important for the development of the sen...
PEARL SLATTERY: 'A new year, a new campaign, and new opportunities... ' | Aiming to go one better this season and knock Athlone off their perch 12.03.2026 13:46
Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery spoke to our own Stephen Doyle at the launch of the Women's League of Ireland Premier Division ahead of the new season. 'Pearlo' who has won three FAI Cups and two league titles, will turn 37 next month and has been a stalwart for Shels over the years. Here she speaks of the ambitions for next season, blending experience and youth, and attempting to win the title...
FOOTBALL DAILY: English clubs crocked in Europe, Keane's Europa dream, and O'Dowda and McGoldrick back for Ireland? 12.03.2026 13:30
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week. Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at...
THE LOI POD: 'Now we are seeing a Stephen Kenny team!' | A Pats title charge? | Derry problems persist | Drogs to bounce back? 11.03.2026 39:49
Stephen Doyle was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Ben Symes to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland action The trio review previous weekend's action including St. Patricks Athletic's late win over Shelbourne last Friday. What is going on at Derry City? And is Tiernan Lynch's days numbered? Dundalk steady the ship but why can't they get a win? Shamrock Rovers' form improves but they're yet to fi...
EMMA HANSBERRY: 'There isn't much of a chance to rest... ' | Sligo Rovers bringing an edge to the 2026 season | Setting examples | Blending youth and experience 11.03.2026 9:42
Sligo Rovers women's captain Emma Hansberry joined Stephen Doyle at the League of Ireland launch a few weeks ago ahead of the new Women's Premier Division season beginning this weekend the 14th of March. Hansberry speaks of the Westerners ambition ahead of the 2026 season, incorporating new faces and what experience she can bring to the group. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
FOOTBALL DAILY: 'He has to go!' Tudor time ticking following 'keeper nightmare, Club World Cup final rematch and why is football so important in Iran? 11.03.2026 14:44
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and why football is so important in modern-day Iran. Champions League fallout as Tottenham lose 5–2 to Atletico Madrid , increasing pressure on manager Igor Tudor. Tudor substitutes goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes following two costly errors. Tottenham Supporters’ Trust call f...
ALAN MURPHY: 'It is a huge opportunity!' | Bohs new era | Going to the next level 11.03.2026 7:50
Bohemians Women's Team head coach Alan Murphy sat down with Ben Symes a couple of weeks ago at the League of Ireland launch, ahead of the new season beginning on Saturday the 14th of March. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
"In Iran, football literally is a matter of life and death" | Dr. Babak Fozooni 10.03.2026 26:52
Dr. Babak Fozooni, tutor at The Open University, joins Eoin to reflect on the power of football as both a distraction and a form of protest for the Iranian people throughout decades of authoritarian rule. With members of the Iranian Women's team currently applying for asylum in Australia, Dr. Fozooni explains how the sport is deeply entrenched in Iranian feminism, as well as looking to a Men's Wor...
DAVID COURELL: 'It is a new chapter for Irish football... ' | Launch of FAI strategy plan | Player pathways and aligned calendar | Israeli fans in Dublin 10.03.2026 16:19
FAI CEO David Courell sat down with OTB's David Wilson to speak about the new FAI strategy plan for 2026-29, the Player Pathway Plan, the Aligned Calendar and the prospect of the Israeli football team coming to Dublin later this year. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen #CadburySupporterAndAHalf Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
FOOTBALL DAILY: FAI strategy plan launched, Ireland lag behind, the Israel question, and Shels and Rovers thriller in Tolka 10.03.2026 16:09
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the FAI Strategy plan, the pathways plan, action in the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action. FAI CEO David Courell tells David Wilson the latest update around the Israel game, and what the vision is for the FAI over the next four years. Shelbourne FC surrender a two-goal lead as Shamrock Rover...
SHELBOURNE 2 - 2 SHAMROCK ROVERS | Stephen Bradley | Joey O'Brien | OFF THE BALL 10.03.2026 5:47
Ben Symes chats to Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien after the sides draw 2-2 in tonight's derby game The League of Ireland on Off The Ball
FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers and Shels to meet in a fiery Dublin derby, Ferguson surgery, O'Neill on Celtic resolve, and Andrews' FA Cup dreams 09.03.2026 14:24
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game. League of Ireland focus – Shamrock Rovers travel to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne in a Dublin derby with the Hoops looking to close the gap on leaders Bohemians. Stephen Bradley preview – The Rovers boss reflects on the challenge of facing Shelbourne regardless of form. Shels’ mix...
SLIDING DOORS: How Alfredo Di Stéfano nearly joined Barcelona and altered the European Football landscape as we know it 09.03.2026 17:14
Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Richie McCormack's Sliding Doors. Sliding Doors goes beyond rumours and gossip to uncover deals that were genuinely on the table Each episode explores how one decision could have reshaped clubs, careers, and the entire football landscape From whispered nego...
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