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Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show. Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Siv...

Republic of Ireland internationals and Standard Fémina de Liège’s Amber Barrett and Claire O’Riordan join Eoin Sheahan to discuss the club’s recent Belgian Women’s Cup title, as well as international teammate Louise Quinn’s retirement. The Football Show with William Hill.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the retirement of one of the greats of Irish football, what does Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique think ahead of their Champions League semi final tonight and just where could Paul Pogba end up next? Louise Quinn carved out a remarkable career which spanned nearly 20 years and four countries and one World Cup. Republic of Ireland boss Carla Wa...

Kathleen McNamee sat down with Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward to chat about the breaking news that Louise Quinn was retiring from football. They also discussed the upcoming crunch games with Turkey and Slovenia and how Ward feels the Nations League has gone so far. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Wome...

Alanna Cunnane is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on the crazy weekend of Champions League and WSL action that was, including a highlight which saw Katie McCabe’s Arsenal complete a comeback for the ages against Lyon. The team also chat through West Ham and Brighton’s brightsparks this year, as well as the relegation of Crystal Palace and who might end up the Champions Leag...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from a huge weekend of football. Arne Slot's Liverpool finally get over the line after their 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur yesterday at Anfield. The Reds had led the Premier League for the majority of the season and can now claim a 20th English top division title. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that consistency is key to t...

Nathan Murphy & Brian Kerr are in Anfield as Arne Slot’s Liverpool claim the Premier League title with a comfortable victory over Tottenham Hotspur! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

Stephen Doyle & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Bournemouth’s clash with Manchester United at The Vitality! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward try their best to make sense of the absolute scenes in the League of Ireland on Friday night, as Galway United move level on points with Drogheda United after beating them 2-1, while Bohemians get another last-minute winner to stun St Pat's at Dalymount... League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action. Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement. Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the...

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left? Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians le...

Shane Hannon joins Ger Gilroy and Will O'Callaghan in studio to discuss what is sure to be another weekend of riveting football action. Just a point would secure a record-equaling 20th Premier League title for Liverpool when they face Spurs, who are in dismal form. There's also the prospect of two FA Cup semi-finals to look forward to from Wembley. with thanks to William Hill.

On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had their 13th draw of the season last night at home to Crystal Palace which means Liverpool only need a point to secure the Premier League title at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Could we see Kevin de Bruyne in the claret and blue of Aston Villa? Where is Mohammed Kudus...

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped. Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term? Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has had quite the coa...

On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football. FAI CEO David Courell says that there was no conversation which tried to persuade Marc Canham to stay at the FAI. Vinny Perth offers his thoughts on who should take over and why this appointment is arguably more important than any of the national side appointments. Pep Guardiola heralds one of his winger...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby? How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap? With yet another scandal to hit the FAI, who will take...

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the breaking news of Marc Canham's departure from the FAI as well as another blistering defeat for Chelsea at the hands of Barcelona in the Champions League. 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...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction to all the shock departure of Marc Canham from the FAI. There is also reaction to all of Monday's SSE Airtricity Premier Division games from Alan Reynolds, Stephen Bradley and more. There is cup final heartbreak for Troy Parrott in Holland. There will be another Irish player back in the English Premier League And just who are Manches...

Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth take a look back at Sunday's Premier League game in King Power Stadium, where a Trent Alexander-Arnold goal meant relegation for the Foxes. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy reflect on Arsenal’s comfortable Easter Sunday victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, which sees Liverpool’s wait for the Premier League title prolonged for another week! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward make a Good Friday even better by hearing the thoughts of the League of Ireland action, as Drogheda stay top with a 2-all draw at home to Shelbourne, while Sligo Rovers put 4 past Waterford to move off the foot of the table. League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink awa...

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Keith Treacy joined Shane in studio and helped preview tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Richmond Park where St. Pat's entertain Shamrock Rovers. Eamon McGee and Kieran Hughes helped look forward to this weekend's renewal of rivalri...

Ireland legend John Giles joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the differing fortunes of Arsenal and Aston Villa in the Champions League, as well as the Liverpool duo of van Dijk and Salah signing on for two more years at Anfield. Brought to you by William Hill.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that massive news that Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has extended his stay with the club. We hear from the Dutchman regarding his new deal at Anfield. Mikel Arteta continues to lean on Pep Guardiola for inspiration as Arsenal reach the Champions League semis for the first time in 16-years. Carlo Ancelotti is sanguine about the prospect...

It's another week of scintillating Premier League action, and Kathleen McNamee joins John Duggan and will o'Callaghan to talk through it all. Will Ange Postecoglou still be in the Spurs dugout by by the time they take on high-flying Nottingham Forest on Monday night? Brought to you by William Hill. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join A...