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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest ahead of the night's Premier League fixtures and a look ahead to Friday night's opening games of the First Division in the League of Ireland. Manchester United chase a fifth straight win under Michael Carrick for the first time in nearly two years Carrick and Nuno Espirito Santo preview West Ham v United at the London Stadium Newcastle a...

Cork City striker Seani Maguire sat down with Red FM's Ruairi O'Hagan ahead of the dawn of the new First Division, where he spoke about bringing Cork City back to the promised land, turning down Shamrock Rovers and the new manager Barry Robson. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Arsenal's victory against Manchester City may have come as a surprise but it's all but a little stutter in Andrée Jergletz's side's run to the Women's Super League title. Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown their commitment to Sonia Bompastor with a contract until 2030 and several interesting results at the bottom of the table sees a change in the relegation spot.   Kathleen McNamee is joined by Ka...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester City's win at Anfield over Liverpool, plus Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynolds react to yesterday's draw in the League of Ireland between Bohemians and St. Patricks Athletic, and there is news on Evan Ferguson. Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in the league under Pep Guardiola — with fans present —...

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...

Stephen Doyle & Graham Gartland are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Anfield as Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a MASSIVE away win, in a game that had one the most bizarre conclusion. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

OTB's Ben Symes was at the Aviva Sunday afternoon as Bohemians took on St. Patricks Athletic. The Dublin rivals kick off their 2026 League of Ireland campaign with a stalemate for the third time in succession between these two sides. Managers Alan Reynolds and Stephen Kenny chat to Ben about their thoughts on the derby.

Phil Egan & Vinny Perth bring you all of the reaction from The Amex as an Ismaila Sarr finish saw Crystal Palace take home all of the spoils in The A23 derby… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Shane Keegan hosts the first LOI Late Night of the new League of Ireland season, with Vinny Perth dialling in as co-host, getting your thoughts from the opening day of the new season! Tune in to Off The Ball every Friday night for live and exclusive commentary throughout the League of Ireland season!

Stephen Doyle was in Waterford for the opening night of the League of Ireland as hosts Waterford FC drew 1-1 with Shelbourne. He spoke with Waterford’s Conan Noonan and manager Jon Daly, as well as Shels’ Joey O’Brien after the match.  Tune in to Off The Ball every Friday night for live and exclusive commentary throughout the League of Ireland season!

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League. They are also joined by Alex Dunne of William Hill. The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Full preview of the opening night of the League of Ireland season, with every Premier Division fixture covered Live commentary build-up to Waterford vs Shelbourne at the RSC Champions Shamrock Rovers see their title defense put on ice as their meeting with Dundalk is postponed at Tallaght Stadium due to an unplayable pitch Team news, debutants and key talking points across the league, including Ga...

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League. They are also joined by Alex Dunne of William Hill. The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Colm Boohig is joined this morning by Keith Treacy and Barry Murphy to  look ahead to the return of the League of Ireland tonight. You can listen to live and exclusive commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium tonight with Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth on the GoLoud App and Newstalk from 7 o'clock. Off The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Galway United manager John Caulfield joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans. The Corkman spoke about ambitions for 2026, the huge change in playing and coaching personnel, and You can listen to live commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium this Friday night with Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth on the G...

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Waterford skipper Pádraig Amond and head coach Jon Daly joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans. The duo spoke around the turnover players, replacing leaders, and ambitions for 2026. You can listen to live commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium this Friday night with Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth on...

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Vinny Perth to preview the League of Ireland season with the first round of fixtures kicking off tomorrow as Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and Derry all in action hoping to lay a marker for the new season. The Football Show on Off The Ball with William Hill You can listen to live and exclusive commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium th...

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Sligo Rovers skipper Will Fitzgerald joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans. He spoke of last season, improving things for this season, the loss of Owen Elding and what is the best takeaway in all of Sligo town. You can listen to live commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium this Friday night with St...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Czech camp ahead of next month's playoff with Ireland, plus Manchester City secure their spot in the EFL Cup final with a dominant 5–1 aggregate victory over Newcastle, setting up a Wembley showdown with Arsenal. Omar Marmoush’s first-half brace and a Tijani Reijnders goal put City firmly in control in the second leg, despite a...

Off The Ball’s Daniel Pitcher was in the Aviva on Wednesday as St Pat’s and Bohemians were promoting the start of the new League Of Ireland season. He spoke with Bohs’ Alan Reynolds and Jordan Flores, as well as St Pat’s Stephen Kenny and Jamie Lennon ahead of their clash on Sunday. Off The Ball bring you live and exclusive commentary every Friday throughout the League of Ireland season, starting...

Head coach Alan Reynolds, and midfield stalwart Dawson Devoy spoke to OTB's Ben Symes ahead of the new LOI season at Whelans in Dublin. On the agenda was, going out with a bang at Dalyer, targeting Europe, and a big day in store at the Aviva on Sunday afternoon. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The League of Ireland Podcast is back! Stephen Doyle will be joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth throughout the season, with the help of some special guests along the way! This week our experts go through the season's openers and what we can expect from the very exciting LOI season ahead.

Drogheda United head coach Kevin Doherty spoke to Off The Ball's Ben Symes at the League of Ireland launch at Whelans ahead of the new season. After being controversially ruled out of Europe last season, Doherty explains the ambition behind trying to get back to the promised land whilst also talking through the changes in his squad that occurred in the off season. Become a member and sign up at of...

It's been a dramatic couple of days of football as the transfer deadline day approached, Arsenal oversaw Corinthians in an entertaining inaugural women's Champions Cup and Manchester City showed exactly the sort of grit they have in a complete demolition of Chelsea. Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron sat down to discuss it all as well as some potentially interesting moves for Katie McCabe at the...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's win over Chelsea, plus Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on issues in Palestine and Ukraine. Arsenal book their place in the EFL Cup final, seeing off Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate at the Emirates Mikel Arteta reflects on the boost of reaching the club’s first major final in six years Kai Havertz delivers the decisive goa...