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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as an LOI star, Owen Elding looks set to leave Sligo Rovers to join Hibernian in Scotland. Elding on his way to Hibs. Everton come back to earn a point. Leeds happy with where they are. Thierno Barry's continued red-hot run. Should there be pressure on Mikel Arteta as Arsenal boss? Michael Carrick to be missing a key player who could also miss...

Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?’ -  a movie inspired by his life, starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern & Bradley Cooper, among others! There’s chat around the movie itself, John’s favourite comedians, his love for Tommy Tiernan as well as love for Liverpool - and how impressed he was with Ronnie Whelan! Catch The Off The B...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Manchester United shock Arsenal to move into the top 4 of the Premier League. Glorious Matheus Cunha strike. Patrick Dorgu's thunderbolt. Arsenal's goal-scoring worries. Arteta on the pressure of the Arsenal crowd. Michael Carrick on a whirlwind few weeks. Roy Keane on who should be in the United hot-seat full time. Patrick Vieira on Arsenal'...

Stephen Doyle & Gary Breen bring you all of the reaction from The Emirates as Michael Carrick’s Manchester United pulled off a SHOCK win over Arsenal courtesy of a couple of remarkable goals from Patrick Dorgu & Matheus Cunha - seeing Arsenal end the weekend just 4 points clear at the top! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Phil Egan & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Selhurst Park as Chelsea recorded a comfortable victory over their London rivals Crystal Palace! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Evan Ferguson puts in a strong showing for Roma in the Europa League. Will Ferguson stay in the Italian capital? Martin O'Neill on a strong Celtic showing. Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes' fitness. Unai Emery on chasing the Europa League dream. A miserable night for Nottingham Forest. Nuno on Lucas Paquetá future. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros kee...

Will send on a title for the full piece shortly, but here's a description that'll work for both:   Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Ben Symes and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League, after a chaotic Champions League week.   They are also joined by Lee Phelps of William Hill.   The Final One Standing on Off...

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Ben Symes and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League, after a chaotic Champions League week.  They are also joined by Lee Phelps of William Hill.  The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions.  In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, the rugby world, we're looking at whether the Irish public think managers deserve more patience. Is rugby becoming too much like the Premier League..? Or maybe we should just all "follow the GAA!" Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @off...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Liverpool record a big win away in France against Marseille, and Newcastle and Chelsea take leaps towards the next round. Arne Slot on Liverpool luck. Taking on Jamie Carragher. Eddie Howe on the PSG challenge. Liam Rosenior on a tough night for Chelsea against Pafos. Bayern's Kane just keeps on scoring. Celtic have a huge European night ah...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Manchester City suffer a shock defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic. Pep's City day coming to an end? Has he changed his philosophy? Spurs' Thomas Frank brings the positive vibes. Mikel Arteta on his Arsenal mentality monsters. PSG shocked in Lisbon. Mo Salah returns to Liverpool. Eddie Howe on the Bobby Robson influence. Liam Rosenior not t...

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. Could Evan Ferguson be on his way out of Roma, and is a move back to the Premier League a good move for his development? What is the latest on Troy Parrott? We hear the latest from David's trip to the Netherlands to see him play. And what about Anselmo Garcia McNulty, c...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Carla Ward names her new assistant coach in Gary Cronin. Spurs Thomas Frank on his future. Pep Guardiola happy with the City board but concerned about Bodo/Glimt's plastic pitch. Mikel Arteta on a busy Arsenal schedule. Gabriel Jesus on his way back to Brazil? Full Champions League round of fixtures. Manchester United look for a new midfield...

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Kelly Brady to take a look back at her incredible season last year with Athlone FC and her recent move to Crystal Palace F.C. Women to play in the WSL 2. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Morocco as the fallout to the 2026 African Cup of Nations final continues. Captain Sadio Mane on taking Senegal back on the pitch. Jonathan Wilson on the craziness of the situation. Troy Parrott to have a new boss at AZ Alkmaar. David Moyes on the good vibes, and the good-natured Jack Grealish. Unai Emery needs reinforcements at Aston Villa...

Richie McCormack and former Ireland manager Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the quite uneventful match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United in the first of our Newstalk live commentaries.   The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball is presented by William Hill

Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Everton's win away to Aston Villa on a day where Villa have let title rivals Arsenal inch further ahead in the second of our Newstalk live commentaries.   The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball is presented by William Hill

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of the return of the Premier League. Arne Slot gets ready to welcome back Salah... next week. Liam Rosenior's Chelsea struck down by a virus. Why Manchester United need to get their next appointment right. Aston Villa ship Donyell Malen to Roma as Ferguson faces more competition. Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard linked to a host of Premier League...

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Ben Symes and Mick McCarthy for this week’s Final One Standing, as the Premier League returns following a weekend break for the FA Cup, and there’s the small matter of the Manchester Derby to discuss.  Lee Phelps from William Hill also joins the lads to preview the weekend’s action.  The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

The voice of Irish football for decades. Cathal is joined by broadcaster George Hamilton for this special episode of The Kick Off. The lads chat about the art of match commentary and what goes into bringing the game to life. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Ben Symes and Mick McCarthy for this week’s Final One Standing, as the Premier League returns following a weekend break for the FA Cup, and there’s the small matter of the Manchester Derby to discuss.  Lee Phelps from William Hill also joins the lads to preview the weekend’s action.  The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

It's Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, Dara Smith-Naughton, and Keith… Friday! They're here to answer your nosiest and wackiest questions to welcome in the weekend Off The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentaries. Are you a Drive to Survive fan who binged the series over Covid? Or are you a committed golf fan who loved the access of Full Swing? We discuss it all! Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or sen...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Netherlands as Troy Parrott nets a hat-trick against Ajax. Parrott condemns Ajax to their worst defeat in 99 years, Arsenal take the advantage in the EFL Cup. Liam Rosenior takes the blame for Chelsea goalkeeping mishaps. Could Kelleher end up at Chelsea? AFCON final decided, as Mane pays tribute to Salah. Shelbourne spend big on Odhr...

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they debate which Irish players should move where during the January transfer window? Off The Ball and the League of Ireland announce 3 more years. Gavin Bazunu gets his move to Stoke City, but is that a good move for his career? Where will Andrew Moran end up, and was his spell in the MLS good for his development? What Irish players desperately...