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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on Mo Salah's future at Liverpool. Arne Slot calls for cool heads as Liverpool move 8-points clear at the top of the Premier League. Ruben Amorim believes his Manchester United players are thinking too much. And the latest on the mess at Leicester, amid Steve Cooper's sacking, player arguments, and the contenders to fill the King Power th...

Nathan Murphy & Keith Treacy reflect on Manchester United’s hard fought draw with Ipswich Town at Portman Road this afternoon! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

Brian Kerr joins Stephen Doyle on the first episode of this week's Sunday Kickback! With two late goals from Liverpool star, Salah, they discuss his contract renewal for next season, Liverpool's chances of taking home the Premier League title, and Southampton's weaknesses on the pitch today. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

On a packed Football Daily Extra, Richie McCormack brings you reaction of Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after they were drawn to play Bulgaria in the Nations League playoffs. We hear from new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on how much time he'll need to turn things around at the club, and why his 3-4-3 system is the way to get there. Pep Guardiola once again vows to stay...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest big news from Manchester City - their sponsorship defeat to the Premier League, and we hear from Pep Guardiola on his decision to sign a new contract. Eileen Gleeson says her Republic of Ireland players will be practicing penalties ahead of their playoff with Wales, and the manager explains the absence of in-form Celtic star Saoirse Noona...

In this special episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball give the floor to five of Ireland's best athletes (fresh from Paris 2024) in Philip Doyle, Orla Comerford, Thomas Barr, Colin Judge and Stacey Flood. No interviewer, no restrictions, just athletes talking to each other about experiences only they can truly understand.  Inner Drive, with Allianz, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland and Tea...

Welcome to Friday's Breakfast Bite - your FREE treat-sized sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, we look ahead to Ireland v Fiji with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. We're joined by just the third ever Irish winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, Conor Niland for his excellent book 'The Racket'. Keith Treacy previews the start of the Ruben Amo...

Former Ireland international and coach Linda Gorman joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss how she’s tackling ageism in sport by encouraging more people to take up walking football and she also discussed how much support for the women’s game in Ireland has changed since she played on the first ever WNT over 50 years ago. ‘Settle in’ in partnership with Guinness 0.0.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of who's in and who's out of the Republic of Ireland WNT squad for their make-or-break Euro playoff with Wales. There's details on Pep Guardiola's new Manchester City contract. Derry City detail their plans to return to grass at the Brandywell. Reaction to last night's Women's Champions League action. Liverpool step up their interest in Ly...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the details of Pep Guardiola's contract extension at Manchester City, and we hear from the man who broke the story - Sam Lee. The EFL are to make special provisions for James McClean due to the torrent of abuse thrown his way by opposition supporters. Craig Bellamy beams with pride as Wales are promoted to League A of the Nations League. And we h...

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize taster from this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mayo legend Lee Keegan reflects on the retirement of Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton. We speak to former Springbok Jean de Villiers. United We Stand's Andy Mitten talks the arrival of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, and the enduring obsession with the club around the wo...

The COYGIG Pod is back and this week Karen is sitting in the hosting seat! Joined by Jamie and Scarlett, they delve into the weeks football news including whether or not Aoife Manion will be included in the squad to face Wales. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com . The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of good nights in the Nations League for both Northern Ireland and Scotland with Liverpool full-backs to the fore. Derry City have moved quickly to replace manager Ruaidhri Higgins. Robbie Keane has once again been defending his decision to manage in Israel. And could Chelsea sign away Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher?

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the day's football news, which is dominated by the Republic of Ireland's second half collapse at Wembley. Heimir Hallgrimsson attempts to rationalise the capitulation, and we also catch up with debutant Mark McGuinness. Lee Carsley discusses what he's learned during his time in charge of England. We round up the rest of last night's Nations League a...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to last night's Nations League win for the Republic of Ireland at home to Finland. We hear from manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, who told Nathan Ireland still need to improve despite the three points. Lee Carsley's faith in youth is restored, as he explains Harry Kane benching against Greece. It's all change at Derry City, with Ruaidhri Higgins...

As part of Movember, Eoin Sheahan and Shelbourne's Sean Boyd braved a cold plunge followed by a sauna all while chatting about the importance of being open around your mental health. Boyd's family has felt the direct impact of suicide and he is keen to raise awareness for the help that is there. If you or someone needs help: https://ie.movember.com/mens-health/get-support . This Movember grow a Mo...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the latest football news. We hear from Heimir Hallgrimsson on his task of replacing Chiedozie Ogbene, and Nathan Collins on why he makes a good captain ahead of tonight's clash of the Republic of Ireland and Finland. There's reaction as a second video allegedly featuring David Coote comes to light. Clubs line up for compensation sh...

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize sampling of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, none other than Paul Mescal joined us for a very special edition of You Had To Be There. Alan Quinlan assessed the Ireland team selection for tomorrow night's test with Argentina at the Aviva. And Gavin Cooney joined us to look ahead to the Republic of Ireland's Nations...

On a Wednesday Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins ahead of tomorrow night's Nations League clash with England. Hallgrimsson addresses Robbie Keane's controversial cap presentation to the squad, the latest fitness updates on Dara O'Shea and Festy Ebosele, and Andrew Moran's potential for a seco...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of Thursday's Nations League meeting with Finland, and we meet the man touted as Ireland's next Wes Hoolahan - Andrew Moran. Gavin Bazunu's future could lie away from Southampton, despite his impending return from a long-term injury. A couple of surprising departures from Waterford, as they tie down Dar...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sampling of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning's show began with a look at this morning's papers, which includes the opprobrium thrown Robbie Keane's way after the FAI got the former Maccabi Tel Aviv manager in to present caps to the current Republic of Ireland squad. Elsewhere on this morning's show, we spoke to Argentina...

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Jamie Finn discuss a big weekend of Women's Super League action which saw Arsenal regain their footing while Chelsea and Man City stormed ahead. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com . 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. #CadburySuppor...

On Tuesday's edition of Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the latest football news. We hear from Republic of Ireland assistant John O'Shea and Sammie Szmodics on how they're going about building confidence in the squad ahead of Thursday's Nations League date with Finland. Phil has the latest on the David Coote situation. Reaction to Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United depart...

Ireland defender Louise Quinn joined The Football Show this evening to talk to Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan about all things Ireland football. With a big international window coming up, some massive club games in England and her own injury challenges, Quinn still found time to explain what she loves about watching Nathan Collins as a player. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your amuse-bouche to the main course that is Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning, Ger, Colm and Arthur opened the show by discussing the David Coote controversy, and whether or not the Premier League official's career should be forever ruined by it. In the main podcast, you can find: The NZ Herald's Gregor Paul on the All Blacks' victory over Ireland Mark...