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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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Jul 11, 2026

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FOOTBALL DAILY: 'There were probably 5 or 6 fouls... ' | Rage over V-A-R-senal | Parrott scores, Kenny injured but where will Ferguson end up? 11.05.2026

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the international game and from Europe. Arsenal edge West Ham 1-0 to stay firmly in control of the Premier League title race amid late VAR controversy. Mikel Arteta backs officials after West Ham’s stoppage-time equaliser is ruled out following a dramatic VAR review. Reaction from Arteta after a huge week that also saw...

"Arsenal in control AGAIN of the title destiny" | THE FINAL WHISTLE 10.05.2026

It's the Final Whistle on Off The Ball Sunday and Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy bring you their full-time reactions from a "helter-skelter, chaotic, mental game" in London stadium. It's a huge VAR decision, a lucky break for Arsenal, and a huge step towards the 2026 Premier League title being decided... The Final Whistle is on OTB with thanks to Novibet Ireland.

FINAL WHISTLE| Nottingham Forest draw at home to Newcastle 10.05.2026

Brian Kerr and Richie McCormack reflect on Nottingham Forest and Newcastle's draw.    Football on Off The Ball with Novibet 

THE LOI WRAP-UP: Bohs end win drought | Rovers continue winning form | Pats get back to winning ways | OFF THE BALL 09.05.2026

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as: Rovers continue winning form Bohs get first win since March Waterford begin life under Coughlan Cork get back to First Division summit Pico finishes up for World Cup A full slate of fi...

LOI LATE NIGHT | ‘Galway must hate the sight of Shamrock Rovers!’ | A busy night in the League of Ireland 08.05.2026

Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are back for this week’s LOI Late Night, discussing all the League of Ireland games on Friday night, with you, the supporters! We’re live every Friday night on X (Formerly Twitter) Spaces! Tune in to get your thoughts on all things LOI heard! 

ROVERS BEAT GALWAY | ‘We probably won’t use Pico again before the World Cup!’ | BRADLEY & CAULFIELD 08.05.2026

Stephen Doyle was in Galway as league leaders Shamrock Rovers defeated Galway United 1-3 on Friday Night in the League of Ireland. He spoke with Rovers Boss Stephen Bradley and Galway manager John Caulfield after the game!

FOOTBALL DAILY: Galway look to overcome Rovers hoodoo, new Blue at Waterford, and McAteer on ‘lazy’ and 'disrespectful' Saipan movie 08.05.2026

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson previews all the night's LOI action plus a look ahead to the Premier League action at the weekend. Full preview of Friday night’s League of Ireland action with all 10 Premier Division teams in action across a huge evening of football. Galway United host Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park as Stephen Bradley’s side look to extend their long unbeaten run aga...

INSIDE THE ODDS | “If they win on Sunday, they are champions!” | Will Liverpool keep Slot? | Chelsea’s bad form 08.05.2026

Ger Gilroy hosts this week’s Inside The Odds, with Mick McCarthy and David Wilson looking ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action, as Arsenal take on West Ham and Liverpool and Chelsea clash.

FOOTBALL DAILY: PSG return to UCL final as Arsenal await | Infantino defends extortionate FIFA World Cup prices 07.05.2026

On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the European game, England and the World Cup. PSG are heading back to the Champions League final after seeing off Bayern Munich in a dramatic semi-final clash in Germany. Ousmane Dembele’s early strike proved crucial as Luis Enrique’s side secured a 6-4 aggregate victory over the Bundesliga giants. Harry Kane struck late for Bayern, b...

THE LOI POD: Daly's tenure up at the Blues, as Coughlan steps in | 'Running through walls' for Caulfield | Will we have a title race? 06.05.2026

Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the not-so-usual suspects, as former Cork City title winner Johnny Dunleavy stepped in for Gareth McGlynn, whilst Vinny Perth was along as usual to talk all things League of Ireland. Graham Coughlan was named as Waterford manager after Jon Daly was appointed, but can someone who spent most of their career in the UK translate success to the League of Ireland? Af...

FAI Director Of Football John Martin | The new plan for Irish football | Aligned calendar ‘too divisive’ 06.05.2026

FAI Director of Football John Martin sits down with Off The Ball's Ben Symes in the Aviva Stadium to discuss the football structure plan he wants to set out within the organisation for the next couple of years. They discuss the new system for youth international coaches within the FAI, the need for women and girls playing football to have the same opportunities as men and boys players, the possibi...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Boycotts called for Israeli games, McGrath making 'grown men cry', Keane linked with UK return, and Arsenal book Budapest ticket 06.05.2026

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Europe, the Premier League and the international game. Arsenal reach their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years after a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid Bukayo Saka scores the decisive goal in a 1-0 second-leg win in North London Mikel Arteta reflects on a special night and his side’s long-term ambitions Riccardo Calafior...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 179 | Arsenal lose Champions League battle | Birmingham, Palace secure promotion 05.05.2026

Lyon proved why they are one of the great European sides with a confident display against Arsenal which saw last season's champions drop out of the Champions League while Birmingham and Crystal Palace both secured their place in the Women's Super League after an exciting final day of the WSL2. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look at a packed weekend of football an...

THE GREEN SCENE: Umeh and Moylan included but no room for Ozhianvuna or Elding | Immediate Ireland squad reaction 05.05.2026

Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football. The trio kick things off by reacting to the official Republic of Ireland squad announcement, breaking down the biggest inclusions, omissions, and a few eyebrow-raising calls from the manager. The lads then dive into what this squad says about the direction o...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 7 new faces in the Ireland squad | Rovers top of the LOI | City come unstuck at the Toffees 05.05.2026

Phil Egan brings you Tuesday’s Football Daily, previewing a packed show of domestic and international football updates Heimir Hallgrimsson names his first Ireland squad since the World Cup playoff defeat to Czechia Several players receive first senior international call-ups ahead of the Spain training camp and friendly vs Grenada Ireland squad set for warm-weather camp in Murcia with one friendly...

HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON: Owen Elding is 100% committed to Ireland! | Victor Ozhianvuna’s Ireland future | Ireland vs Grenada 05.05.2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson sat down with our own Ben Symes to discuss the squad for Ireland’s friendly vs Grenada. They spoke exciting young players such as Jaden Umeh, Victor Ozhianvuna’s chances for Ireland, how committed is Owen Elding and what he expects to learn from this training camp. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Irel...

THE FINAL WHISTLE: United secure UCL football! | United 3-2 Liverpool | Darron Gibson 03.05.2026

Former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson joins Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford after Michael Carrick's Manchester United secured Champions League football for next year with a 3-2 win over old rivals Liverpool. with thanks to Novibet

THE LOI WRAP-UP: Rovers reclaim lead | Shels break bad run of form | Saints drop points late on | OFF THE BALL 02.05.2026

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as: Bohemians and Derry played out an enthralling 1-1 draw Shelbourne pick up well needed win away to Dundalk Rovers reclaim Premier Division lead  Sligo end winning streak away to Dr...

BOHS DRAW WITH DERRY | ‘Probably a little frustrated that we didn't go further ahead!' 01.05.2026

Off The Ball’s Phil Egan spoke with Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds and Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch after the two teams played to a draw in a ‘game of two halves’ in the League of Ireland. Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off T...

LOI LATE NIGHT | ‘It’s like he’s playing Gaelic Football!’ | Card controversy on Bohs vs Derry | Rovers see off Waterford 01.05.2026

Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are your hosts for this week’s League of Ireland Late Night! They take your calls, discussing all the League of Ireland action on Friday night, overcoming more than a few gremlins in the system to deliver the best immediate post-match reaction! Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday...

INSIDE THE ODDS | Is it worth keeping Carrick? | Parrott to Spurs? | Arsenal must win! 01.05.2026

Ger Gilroy hosts this week’s Inside The Odds, with Mick McCarthy and David Wilson looking ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action, including Liverpool v Man Utd and the Premier League title race! Inside The Odds on Off The Ball with Novibet.

FOOTBALL DAILY: Bumper LOI preview, Trump to welcome Iran, and Omobamidele's Euro final dreams 01.05.2026

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Europe and the international game.​ Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park. Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud A...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Arteta rages over VAR penalty call, Omobamidele's chance of a European final, and Michael Jackson takes over at Burnley 30.04.2026

On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football. Arsenal draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final first leg Mikel Arteta angered by VAR decision overturning late penalty appeal Penalties scored by Viktor Gyokeres and Julien Alvarez in Madrid Debate continues over foul on Eberechi Eze and VAR intervention Arsenal remain confident ahea...

THE LOI POD: 'Dundalk have been overachieving...' | Shels in a relegation fight? | Derry relieve the pressure 29.04.2026

Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the usual suspects, Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth, to talk all things League of Ireland. Have Derry City turned things around? Dundalk come up short against Sligo Rovers, but have they been overachieving this season? Vinny explains what it takes to create an environment designed to win. Why are Bohemians struggling? And what do Shamrock Rovers do to turn thing...

Football Daily: PSG edge Bayern in a UCL classic | Technicians, operators & water carriers, what is the best footballing term? 29.04.2026

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news from Europe's premier competition. PSG edge a nine-goal thriller against Bayern Munich, winning 5-4 in Paris to take a narrow advantage into the second leg Harry Kane opens the scoring from the penalty spot before PSG respond with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves Michael Olise brings Bayern level, but a controversial O...

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