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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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SHAMROCK ROVERS CHAMPIONS AGAIN: 'I believe that this team will go down as one of the greatest teams... ' - Bradley and Lopes on becoming League winners again 30.10.2025 8:47

Jonathan Higgins chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley and captain Pico Lopes in the aftermath of their 1-0 win at home to Galway United which clinched a 22nd league title for the Hoops. League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0 #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

FOOTBALL DAILY | 'These players are a special group...' Bradley on Rovers becoming champions again, Ferguson an Ireland doubt, Slot machine malfunctioning, and Maradona at 65 30.10.2025 14:32

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan is back to bring you all the latest as Shamrock Rovers finally guaranteed their 22nd League of Ireland title. Stephen Bradley says that he is partially to blame for Rovers dip in form. Captain Pico Lopes on a huge year for him professionally and personally. Evan Ferguson an injury doubt for Ireland. Arne Slot says that these standards aren't being met for Li...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Larkin on the mark as McCabe makes a century, Rovers on the brink yet again, and do the Old Lady have their new man? 29.10.2025 14:31

On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Ireland confirmed their spot in Nations League A plus Shamrock Rovers can finally secure the league title tonight against Galway United. Ciara Grant pays tribute to the legend that is Katie McCabe. Stephen Bradley won't be taking Galway United for granted. Martin O'Neill back in green and white, but wants to unite the club. S...

JULIE-ANN RUSSELL & KATHLEEN MCNAMEE: ‘She is one of the very best win the world!’ | Belgium 2(4) - 1(5) Ireland REACTION | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 29.10.2025 29:13

Former Republic of Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line - alongside OTB’s Kathleen McNamee - the morning after Ireland (just) overcame Belgium to achieve promotion to Nations League A! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction  Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ba...

BELGIUM V IRELAND | Late drama for the girls in green! | Ciara Grant | Off The Ball 28.10.2025 13:08

Ciara Grant joins Will O'Callaghan this evening to react to the Girls in Green, who win 5-4 on aggregate over Belgium, despite losing on the night.  Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

FOOTBALL DAILY | Ange in the frame for a Hoops return, McCabe's centenary cap and Andrews targets an EFL Cup quarter-final 28.10.2025 12:55

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Matthew Brennan brings you all the latest as Celtic rocked by the news of Brendan Rodgers' departure but who is up next? A relationship which couldn't be resolved according to Chris Sutton. Martin O'Neill back in green and white. Katie McCabe ready for her 100th cap. Keith Andrews not taking Grimsby for granted. And an iconic Welsh derby in situ. Become a member and su...

SUNDAY KICKBACK: "‘A lot to like about Spurs" | Salah Redundant For Liverpool? | Keith Treacy 26.10.2025 12:27

Stephen Doyle sits down with Keith Treacy after an impressive performance from Tottenham gets them a 3 - 0 win away against Everton. They also touch on Liverpool's issues and Salah's continued underwhelming performances... The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ’1-0 to the Arsenal… it’s back in fashion!’ | Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace | OFF THE BALL 26.10.2025 9:07

Phil Egan & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Emirates as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal entertained Crystal Palace in a game which saw Mikel Arteta's men take all three points! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

'I've plenty of Shels jerseys, might stick one on!' | Galway survival, Drogheda's European dream 24.10.2025 11:14

Jonathan Higgins chats to Kevin Doherty of Drogheda United, John Caulfield and Patrick Hickey of Galway United, following a 1-1 draw between the sides this evening in Eamonn Deacy Park. League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0 #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

FOOTBALL DAILY | Bradley and Riera row rumbles on, Drogs chase a Euro spot, Dyche gets a first win and McCabe ready for Belgian test 24.10.2025 12:48

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout as Shamrock Rovers suffer a Europa Conference League defeat to NK Celje, whilst Shelbourne are beaten in North Macedonia. Bradley doesn't want to get into a row with Celje's Riera. Riera continues his bullish nature. Noonan wants Waterford to save their season. Dyche gets his first win with Nottingham Forest. Brendan Rodgers happy wi...

Final One Standing: Could Mick Be The Final One Standing? | Trouble for West Ham | A Manc At Heart 24.10.2025 39:50

The OTB Final One Standing league is down to the final few and Off The Ball's own Mick McCarthy is one of them. Can he make it to the end? Stay tuned. Sign up to Off The Balls final one standing league at offtheball.com/finalonestanding or use code OTB1on the William Hill app, and go head to head with team OTB.

IRELAND v BELGIUM | McCabe's best position | Rating Ward's reign | Belgium's talent | Off The Ball 24.10.2025 23:55

Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Sue Ronan and Off The Ball's own Kathleen McNamee join Colm and Keith this morning to look ahead to Ireland v Belgium tonight at the Aviva Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

FOOTBALL DAILY | Battle lines drawn as Bradley and Riera meet again, O'Brien's Shels on the hunt for points in Macedonia and Dyche back in fashion 23.10.2025 15:11

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as we build up to our live Europa Conference League commentary between Shamrock Rovers and NK Celje. Bradley insists on no artificial motivation. Riera says there is a fine balance between arrogance and confidence. Slot on Isak's struggles. Thomas 'Frank' about Spurs' struggles. Brendan Rodgers says Celtic need to shut out the outsi...

TALLAGHT STADIUM: BEHIND THE SCENES | "The jewel in the crown" | Nicola Coffey | Off The Ball 23.10.2025 14:58

Nicola Coffey has been stadium manager at Shamrock Rovers' home of Tallaght Stadium for 16 years. She recently sat down with Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan to discuss her own sporting background, what managing a stadium is like on matchday, and the huge strides that Tallaght Stadium has taken over the years

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 161 | What is Ireland's legacy heading into Belgium playoffs? 23.10.2025 32:02

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's important Nations League playoffs against Belgium. Can Ireland cope without Courtney Brosnan? Who is going to fill that midfield? Why doesn't Karen know who Belters Only are? 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...

LOI Legends Owen Heary & Barry Murphy's You Had To Be There | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 23.10.2025 40:07

Former Shelbourne and Bohemians Captain/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for the first ever You Had To Be There duo episode!     Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Bre...

OWEN HEARY & BARRY MURPHY "I think they will get beaten tonight" | LOI in Europe | OFF THE BALL 23.10.2025 21:51

Former Shelbourne and Bohemian Player/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to preview a massive night in Europe for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers as they compete in Gameweek 2 of the UEFA Conference League. This weekend is also huge for the Premier Division as its the penultimate weekend where European spot...

Football Daily | 'Four'-midable Arsenal, Pep's City-slickers, Howe-ay the lads and Ziu back on Ireland duty 22.10.2025 10:20

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle United all record wins in the UEFA Champions League. Mikel Arteta praises his striker Viktor Gyokeres. Pep Guardiola's Messi comparison for Bernardo Silva Newcastle United's Eddie Howe puzzled as to how they can't replicate their European form domestically. Enzo Maresca wants his team to ke...

THE LOI POD | "Take the league by the scruff of the neck!" | Can Cork surprise us? | Fight for Europe | Off The Ball 22.10.2025 43:22

Join Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth as they delve into the week's biggest League of Ireland stories, including the battle for the European places, the upcoming cup final, and much more! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

FOOTBALL DAILY | Bohs and Pats Euro push, Andrews gets an away win, Mourinho pays tribute to Robson, and Finn back in the Ireland squad 21.10.2025 12:37

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patricks Athletic and Bohemians hunt a European place takes a hit in a nil-all draw in Dalymount Park. Kenny praises his side's resilience, whilst O'Donnell rues his team's wasteful ones. Carla Ward is happy to have Denise O'Sullivan. Jamie Finn pleased to be back after injury. Jose Mourinho back in familiar territory. Arsenal...

CHLOE SINGLETON | "I don't want to have regrets" | Recovery from injury | Winning the double | Off The Ball 20.10.2025 17:46

Athlone Town's Chloe Singleton speaks to Eoin Sheahan about her recovery from a horror injury, and helping Athlone win an historic double yesterday in Tallaght. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

FOOTBALL DAILY | Salah to be benched says Carra, Amorim's Maguire tribute, Dyche in the door at Forest, and Athlone make theirs a double 20.10.2025 12:41

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Manchester United celebrate an Anfield win, whilst here at home St. Patricks Athletic and Bohemians hunt a European place at Dalymount Park. Dyche is Marinakis' new man. Potter looks to cast some Swedish magic. St. Pats and Bohs meet on the northside for what should be a rainy epic. Athlone's Kelly Brady, the hat-trick hero. Israel...

FAI CUP FINAL | Athlone Town are Champions | Hat-trick hero Kelly Brady, Nick Giannotti and John Sullivan | OTB Football 19.10.2025 6:06

Ben Symes speaks to Athlone Town player Kelly Brady, manager John Sullivan and owner Nick Giannotti after they beat Bohemians 3-2 in the FAI Cup Final at Tallaght Stadium. LOI on Off The Ball with Rockshore

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: “It was like a basketball match” | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United | OFF THE BALL 19.10.2025 15:23

Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy are here to give their post-match thoughts on the most enthralling match of today where Manchester United beat Liverpool in Anfield in the second of our LIVE Newstalk commentary The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "Tottenham will be disappointed" | Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa | OFF THE BALL 19.10.2025 8:25

Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you the reaction from the exciting encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in North London for our first LIVE Newstalk commentary of the day, which saw Villa win thanks to a spectacular Buendia goal.   The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland