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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's stumble, Newcastle's thumping Champions League win and the row at Drogheda United rumbles on. Arsenal throw away a 2–0 lead at Molineux as Arsenal are held by Wolverhampton Wanderers , missing the chance to go seven points clear in the Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta calls on his players to “stand up” in the title run-in,...

Ben Symes speaks to Drogheda manager Kevin Doherty and recent returnee from the United States Mark Doyle ahead of the Louth Derby vs Dundalk this Friday night.  Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from last night's UEFA Champions League action including the racism allegations in Lisbon, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's action and there is a Premier League game taking place between Wolves and Arsenal. Champions League fallout as Vinicius Junior accuses Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s win over Benfi...

Football writer, Graham Hunter, reacts to, alongside Ger Gilroy & Vinny Perth, the controversy surrounding last night’s fixture between Benfica & Real Madrid. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mo...

Ireland's all important World Cup qualifiers are nearly upon us and Carla Ward has released the squad that she feels can put up a fight against France and Netherlands. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look at what potential this squad has over the coming weeks. They also look back on a weekend of Women's Super League action that was full of goals and discuss whethe...

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 lads chat about taking on Israel, the moral quandaries it presents and what could happen in the autumn. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing outsidetheboxotb2026@gmail....

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action whilst another Irish youngster is on the move. Carla Ward names her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, with key selection decisions ahead of two massive fixtures. Champions Lea...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from all the weekends FA Cup action, plus the title race heats up in Scotland and there is hope for Spurs' new boy Igor Tudor. A full roundup of the weekend’s FA Cup drama, featuring big wins for Arsenal, Leeds United and Fulham. Mikel Arteta praises his squad players after Arsenal’s dominant 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic. Leeds United edg...

Ben Symes joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to recap the League of Ireland action that took place at the weekend. They discuss Bohemian's win over Sligo Rovers, Derry's new signings, the upcoming Louth Derby and much, much more. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

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...

Ben Symes and former LOI manager Shane Keegan are here for LOI Late Night as we see two more postponed games in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Drogheda pick up a huge win vs Waterford, Derry nick a last minute equaliser at home to Dundalk and we have all the reaction as the LOI First Division gets underway as well!

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland-Israel debacle plus the weather lays waste to games across the country in the League of Ireland. Republic of Ireland learn their fate in the UEFA Nations League B3, drawn alongside Austria, Kosovo and Israel, with fixtures now confirmed. The Boys in Green begin with a September away double-header in Kosovo and Israel, bef...

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 philandering...

Colm Boohig sits down with the former host of Soccer AM John ‘Fenners’ Fendley for an in-depth chat from his time on the show & so much more outside of that! 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday morning...

Daniel Lambert joins Eoin Sheahan and Eoin Doyle on the line to give his reaction to the UEFA Nations League draw which saw Ireland drawn in the same group as Israel for the 2026 edition of the competition. Daniel Lambert and Bohemians proposed a motion that the FAI brought forward for Israel to be banned from European competitions, however that was not passed by UEFA.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for another new manager, Jim Ratcliffe's inflammatory comments and Ireland to find out their Nations League fate. Sean Dyche is sacked by Nottingham Forest after just four months in charge following a frustrating 0-0 draw with Wolves, with owner Evangelos Marinakis now searching for a fourth manager...

Ahead of the advent of the First Division on Friday, Kerry FC star Sean McGrath sat down with our own Odhrán Johnson and spoke about the building on the good year of 2025, and ambitions for 2026. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey. Jonathan Higgins will be joined...

Bray Wanderers head coach Paul Heffernan sat down with our own Stephen Doyle and spoke about the growth of the league, the increase in popularity, and developing players for the future. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey. Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie...

Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliot and attacking player Mikie Rowe spoke to Odhrán Johnson ahead of the dawn of the new First Division season. The duo spoke about the influx of new players, the future plans for the club and the goals for 2026. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers acr...

Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher sat down with our own Stephen Doyle ahead of the First Division starting on Friday evening, and spoke about the relations between the players, fans and the board, keeping Seani Maguire and getting in the new manager, Barry Robson. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champio...

Athlone Town shot-stopper Brendan Clarke is no stranger to LOI launch days, with his first involvement in the league coming back in 2003. Here he sits down with Ben Symes ahead of the new First Division which begins on Friday. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey....

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Spurs finally decided to get rid of Thomas Frank whilst Manchester United's winning run is halted. Tottenham sack Thomas Frank just 11 days before the North London derby, with Spurs 16th and winless in eight league games. Robbie Keane emerges as a potential successor as Spurs begin the search for a new manager. Newcastle ease th...

The second LOI Pod of the season is here, with Stephen Doyle as always joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth. They go through each of the upcoming Premier Division fixtures, look back at the weekend that was, and also answer some of YOUR questions We want to hear from you! To get your questions in for Gareth and Vinny email theloipod@offtheball.com This week our live League of Ireland commentar...

Bray Wanderers 'keeper Jimmy Corcoran sat down with Odhrán Johnson and spoke about overcoming last season's painful loss against Waterford in the relegation/promotion playoff, and the aims to go one step further this season and win the title. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers acr...

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, Ben continues his push to have all Irish players playing in Europe, whilst Matthew keeps us up-to-date with all the Irish going on in the EFL. Coleman vs Doherty: We debate who should start at right wing-back against Czechia and ask if Ireland su...