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Cork City's new man in charge Barry Robson spoke to Red FM's Ruairi O'Hagan ahead of the new season and what his plans are to take the club back to the Premier Division. Will Seani Maguire be staying? And how do you get the best out of this current group of players? League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Off The Ball and the League of Ireland increase their rights to broadcast games on national radio in a 3-year deal. Shamrock Rovers take on Dundalk in the opening game. Pep fumes over VAR decision. Eddie Howe says his side aren't out of things just yet. Liam Rosenior praises Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Arteta wants to build a winning mentality...

The WSL is back after the winter break and so is the COYGIG podcast! Join Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan as they chat through the latest transfer rumours, the WSL title race, and much, much more. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball with Cadbury #CadburySupporterAndAHalf 

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Manchester United get set to name Michael Carrick as their interim manager until the end of the season. Michael Carrick set to include a former Chelsea and England assistant coach in his backroom staff. Conor Hourihane on the lack of Liverpool respect. Arne Slot says that he will speak with Dominik Szoboszlai. Pep Guardiola on the test that...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after a big weekend of FA Cup action, plus there is fallout from all the action in Europe as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the Supercopa. Michael Carrick set for the United hotseat. Fabian Hurzeler on the magic of the FA Cup. Mikel Arteta on a positive Cup showing for the Arsenal. Arne Slot won't take any unnecessary FA Cup risks. Conor Hourihan...

On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Eve Conway is joined firstly by OTB's own Kathleen McNamee to bring you the latest from the FA Cup as there has already been shocks, great goals and classics so far in the 3rd round.~ The Football Hour on Off The Ball is presented by William Hill

On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Eve Conway and Kathleen McNamee are joined by former Republic of Ireland International Louise Quinn joins the show to talk all things football including a breakdown of the current landscape of the WSL since retiring from the game in the Summer.   The Football Hour on Off The Ball is presented by William Hill

Ger Gilroy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson in studio for this week’s Final One Standing looking ahead to the weekend’s FA Cup action. Thy are also joined by William Hill’s Lee Phelps.   The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge weekend of FA Cup third round action, plus there is a look back at last night's stalemate between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta happy to get through this Christmas schedule in the position that they are in, and also defends his player Gabriel Martinelli for his antics. Arne Slot feels that his side could hav...

Ger Gilroy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson in studio for this week’s Final One Standing looking ahead to the weekend’s FA Cup action. Thy are also joined by William Hill’s Lee Phelps. The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

He’s seen the movie — and he has some thoughts! Cathal is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane to chat about Manchester United’s search for a new manager, how well his former teammate Keith Andrews is doing at Brentford, and to share his thoughts on Saipan. Cathal is also joined by Dancing with the Stars judge and lifelong Manchester United fan Brian Redmond to talk thr...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool in North London tonight. Arne Slot feels that his side can still have a positive season. Mikel Arteta won't take Liverpool lightly. Manchester United begin life under Darren Fletcher. Oliver Glasner on the future of Marc Guehi. Liam Rosenior gets a look at how big the Chelsea jo...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Italy, as Roma, and Ireland's Evan Ferguson scores again as the Giallorossi go in search of the Champions League places. Ferguson's time in Italy not a failure according to Eoin Doyle. Manchester United sound out Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about potential interim gigs. Oliver Glasner doesn't rule himself out... or in. Liam...

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde International Robert 'Pico' Lopes to discuss his goals for the year between Shamrock Rovers defending their League & Cup double as well as going to the World Cup with Cape Verde in June.   Football on Off The Ball

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they review the best of the Irish across the water over the Christmas period. Matthew and David tell all about their sojourns to the World Darts Championship. We find out how Jimmy Dunne is getting on at Queen's Park Rangers. There is a discussion around the job that Keith Andrews has been doing at Brentford and where could they possibly end up c...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Manchester United's manager search as the hunt goes on for Ruben Amorim's successor, whilst Chelsea get their man. Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about to return to Old Trafford? What went on behind the scenes at Carrington in the final days? Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane or Gareth Southgate next? Liam Rosenior gets a hefty...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim. Amorim's tenure lasts just 14 months. Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane or Gareth Southgate next? Leeds United proved the Portuguese undoing. Chelsea look set to appoint Leroy Rosenior. Gary O'Neil to be his replacement at Strasbourg? Pep Guardiola's defensive...

Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, Dara Smith-Naughton & David Wilson react LIVE to Ruben Amorim's sacking as Manchester United boss. 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 mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium which saw Chelsea equalise in stoppage time through Enzo Fernandes to split the honours even in Manchester.   The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the late drama at Craven Cottage where Cody Gakpo thought he got Liverpool's winner, however Fulham's Harrison Reed got his first goal since April 2023 to spread the points between the two teams.   The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill  

It might be the festive period but the English Football League doesn't stop and neither does our resident Irish football expert, Matthew Brennan. He's picked his definitive Team of the half-Season for this latest edition of the Green Scene - do you agree with Matthew's selection? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or j...

Phil Egan and Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the stalemate at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland and Leeds United shared the spoils following an early 2nd half equaliser from in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin.   The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

SStephen Doyle and Vinny Perth are on hand to bring you all the reaction to Tottenham Hotspur's competent win away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as Archie Gray scored his first goal for the North London club     The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

It really has been a remarkable sporting year! To recap all of the lows and highs of sport in 2025, Colm Boohig was joined by the 110-capped Irish international Kevin Kilbane in this Off The Ball Breakfast special. 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.co...

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄 Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sporting Wishlists. Some are realistic, some not so much... But they can dream all the same! From Ireland qualifying for the World Cup to Evan Ferguson finding his 'forever home', they outline the biggest achievements they would like to see for Irish athlete...