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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: Bohs and Rovers set for firecracker Dublin derby, Lynch on the Derry pressure, English sides find out UCL fate and Ferguson's injury nightmare continues 27.02.2026 16:15
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of the Premier League, the Champions and the League of Ireland. Dublin derby preview as Bohemians host fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park, with live commentary coverage. Full breakdown of tonight’s crucial fixtures across the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions. Major sanctions handed to Drogheda United following supporter damag...
Final One Standing: Can United Maintain Form?| "Chelsea are a bask0et case!" | Lights on for Leeds | Full Episode 27.02.2026 40:59
Ger, Shane, Mick and David are back for another week of Final One Standing where they try to predict the outcomes of this weekends Premier League fixtures. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
Final One Standing: Can United Maintain Form?"| "Chelsea are a basket case!" | Lights on for Leeds 27.02.2026 27:00
Ger, Shane, Mick and David are back for another week of Final One Standing, where they try to predict the outcomes of this weekends Premier League fixtures. The lads are also joined from Lee Phelps from William Hill. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
FOOTBALL DAILY: 'It is important that our voice was heard' Lopes on Israel debacle, Courell acting on best interests of Irish football, and Towell on the man that is Liam Rosenior 26.02.2026 16:37
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland's game with Israel, plus the PFAI response, and also a look back at last night's action in Europe, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League action. FAI CEO David Courell insists Ireland will fulfil their international fixtures against Israel despite growing calls for a boycott, saying the association must act in the best intere...
"There has to be financial penalties here" | Minister Charlie McConalogue: Against Collective Punishment for LOI Clubs & Governmental support for Taylor farewell fight | OFF THE BALL 25.02.2026 17:24
Eoin Sheahan is joined on the line by the Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Charlie McConalague to discuss his comments in relation to Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan's decision to stop funding for League of Ireland Astro-pitches following the events that transpired on Friday night at Oriel Park where some Drogheda United fans threw flares and pyrotechn...
ALAN REYNOLDS & DARRAGH POWER: "There'll be no issues with atmosphere this Friday!" | DUBLIN DERBY 25.02.2026 12:10
Ben Symes speaks to Bohemian FC Manager Alan Reynolds and right back Darragh Power ahead of the Dublin Derby between Bohs and bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. You can listen to live commentary of Bohemian FC vs Shamrock Rovers this Friday night on Newstalk and Off The Ball.
DAVID COURELL: ‘We have to look at this through the prism of what’s right for Irish football’ 25.02.2026 19:51
FAI CEO David Courell spoke with Eoin Sheahan in the Aviva today, discussing Israel’s upcoming visit to Dublin, the pyrotechnics at Oriel Park, and the situation with Michael Noonan and Shamrock Rovers. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.
The LOI Pod: The Huge Dublin Derby | "A Smash and Grab.. Call a Spade a Spade" | "Mad things happen in that Derby" 25.02.2026 1:08:15
Stephen Doyle was joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all things LOI as they review all the weekend from the previous weekend's action and look ahead to the Dublin Derby coming up this Friday. And of course they answered your questions which you can send to theloipod@offtheball.com
FOOTBALL DAILY: Galway's Murphy impresses in the Champions League, Bodø/Glimt continue fairytale run and Irish in action in the Championship 25.02.2026 13:03
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Champions League action last night, whilst having a look ahead to events tonight, plus there is Irish action in the English Championship. Norwegian minnows Bodø/Glimt stun Inter at the San Siro to reach the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League, continuing one of the competition’s greatest modern fairytale runs. Irish defen...
Settle In: Chris McDermott & Neil Hoey on the future and ambitions of the Irish Amputee Football Association 25.02.2026 28:20
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Chris McDermott & Neil Hoey from the Irish Amputee Football Association to chat about their goals in football and the future of amputee football in Ireland. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0
Sex, Doping & Tactics: Helenio Herrera's remarkable life | Richard Fitzpatrick | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 25.02.2026 39:44
Ger Gilroy was joined in studio by the Irish football writer, Richard Fitzpatrick, to discuss his brilliant new book, 'HH: Helenio Herrera – Football's Original Master of the Dark Arts'. What is in part a study of a footballing icon from the early days of the European Cup, Richard's book explores regions of Herrera's life that extended well beyond the pitch itself. From his relentless...
Nathan Collins' iffy form, the great Jack Moylan debate, Irish football fan culture, and Mexican World Cup fears | OUTSIDE THE BOX 24.02.2026 1:03:31
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, the trio chat about Nathan Collins' form with Brentford, and who could be in with a shout of getting into the defensive positions in March's squad for Czechia. Is Andrew Omobamidele's new found form at Strasbourg going to catapult him into the pi...
FOOTBALL DAILY: Minister for sport says no pyro and no party, Rovers and Dundalk meet in rearranged clash and Arsenal are kings of North London 23.02.2026 12:33
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews Monday night’s League of Ireland Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium, as the champions of the Premier and First Divisions meet in a rearranged opener. Dundalk look to build on their unbeaten return to the top flight, while Shamrock Rovers come in off the back of a 2-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic. The lates...
SLIDING DOORS: How Argentine 1978 World Cup star Mario Kempes nearly swapped Valencia for... Spurs? 23.02.2026 13:17
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...
“Spurs capitulated in the end…” | Spurs 1-4 Arsenal | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL 22.02.2026 9:11
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs succumbed to a heavy defeat against their North London rivals - who in turn restored their 5-point lead at the top of the table! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.
THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "By hook or by crook, Liverpool will get there no matter what" | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | OFF THE BALL 22.02.2026 10:02
Phil Egan and Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Liverpool's late win away to Nottingham Forest which saw a late MacAllister goal disallowed only for his next attempt count and the win was handed to the Reds. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill
LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Quite possibly the greatest triple substitution in League Of Ireland history!’ 20.02.2026 52:50
Shane Keegan is back as your host for League of Ireland Late Night, this week joined by Barry Murphy, as well as all of you, to reflect on this Friday night’s LOI fixtures.
REYNOLDS & LYNCH: ‘We could have won by a couple more… good night all-round!’ | BOHS GET THE WIN IN DERRY 20.02.2026 10:50
Stephen Doyle was up in Derry for this Friday night’s League of Ireland commentary game, as Bohemians managed to take home three points after beating Derry 0-1 in the Brandywell. Stephen spoke with victorious Bohs boss Alan Reynolds, and Derry manager Tiernan Lynch following the match.
THE LOUTH DERBY: ‘I want the whole club to be united’ | Drogheda and Joanna Byrne | KEVIN DOHERTY & CIARAN KILDUFF 20.02.2026 10:19
As the Louth derby in the League of Ireland played out to a 1-1 draw, Ben Symes was on the scene to get the reaction from both sets of managers, Drogheda’s Kevin Doherty and Dundalk’s Ciaran Kilduff.
FOOTBALL DAILY: Full League of Ireland preview including the Louth derby, Celtic humbled by Stuttgart and Spurs to begin life under Tudor 20.02.2026 15:37
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full look ahead to tonight's action in the League of Ireland, including our live commentary game of Derry City and Bohemians at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. We build up to tonight’s clash between Derry City and Bohemians, as two unbeaten sides look to lay down an early marker in the Premier Division. The first Louth derby of the season takes centr...
FINAL ONE STANDING: North London derby | Manchester clubs form | “This has a city Win all over it” 20.02.2026 36:33
Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by David Wilson, Eve Conway and Shane Hannon for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League. They are also joined by Lee Phelps of William Hill. The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.
FINAL ONE STANDING: “Things have gone off the rails very quickly’ | North London Derby preview 20.02.2026 22:20
Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by David Wilson, Eve Conway and Shane Hannon for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League. They are also joined by Lee Phelps of William Hill. The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.
"Derry need to tighten up on conceding goals to challenge" :Owen Heary | The first full Friday of the LOI PD | Louth Derby | Rovers debut | OFF THE BALL 20.02.2026 32:57
Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy are joined in studio by the former Shelbourne and Bohemians manager/player Owen Heary to preview tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division action. This is the first full night of fixtures of the year following 2 weeks of postponements for many games due to bad weather. Off The Ball Breakfast: Weekdays 7:30AM Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's c...
ORLA RIORDAN & BARRY HENNESSY: ‘Young men aren’t seeking help until they’re at crisis point!’ | Eating disorders in men 19.02.2026 53:45
Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped’ Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating disorders effect both men and women, ahead of eating disorder awareness week next week. If you are effected by any of the topics discussed in this interview, visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/ or https://www.thelaurencetrust.co.uk/ Email support is ava...
THE LOI POD | "It's time they got properly involved in a title race" | Drogheda and Byrne | Rovers' delayed start | Off The Ball 19.02.2026 1:00:52
Stephen Doyle is joined as always by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth for the League of Ireland Pod. They dive into the comments from Drogheda United co-chair Joanna Byrne on Israel playing in Ireland, the longevity of managers in the modern game, and who can fight their way into title contention. The LOI on Off The Ball
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