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Subscribe to The Saturday Panel on OTB Sports, where John Duggan and guests get stuck into the burning topics of the week. Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Saturday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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Jun 27, 2026

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The Saturday Panel | Paralympics Special | John Fulham, Orla Barry and Cliona Foley 28.08.2021

John Duggan joined by Paralympic Discus Thrower, World and European Medalist Orla Barry, 4-time Paralympian John Fulham and freelance sports writer Cliona Foley

The Saturday Panel | Cork v Limerick All-Ireland final preview 21.08.2021

Former Cork star Tomás Mulcahy, ex-Limerick player Ciarán Carey, and Kilkenny man Eddie Brennan joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel. They discussed All-Ireland final nostalgia, tomorrow's starting teams, and where Cork v Limerick will be won and lost.

The Saturday Panel | Doctors in Sport special | The importance of CPR & first-aid 19.06.2021

On today’s Saturday Panel, John Duggan is joined by Dr. Alan Byrne of the FAI and Dr. Ciaran Cosgrave from the IRFU to discuss the huge importance of proper first-aid and CPR training in sporting organisations.

Saturday Panel | Week in Review and Euro 2020 action 12.06.2021

John Duggan is joined by Sport Psychologist Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh, journalist Gavin Cummiskey of the Irish Times and former Louth football manager Wayne Kierans as they discuss the top stories of the week including the start of Euro 2020

Paddy Power Saturday Panel Special | Euros Panel with David Meyler & Richard Dunne 05.06.2021

John Duggan joined by two men who have represented Ireland at two of their most recent Euro campaigns such as Euro 2012 and 2016 in David Meyler and Richard Dunne who chat about their tournament memories and what they expect to see in Euro 2020 @PaddyPower

Week Review Panel | Mickelson, Osaka, Portmarnock allowing women 29.05.2021

We had Sky Sports presenter Gráinne McElwain, broadcaster and commentator Timmy McCarthy, and former inter-county hurling referee Brian Gavin alongside John Duggan for The Saturday Panel. We talked Naomi Osaka's refusal to talk to media at the French Open, Phil Mickelson reeling in the years at 50, hurling's rules changing the game, and Portmarnock finally allowing female golfers.

Saturday Panel | Dublin v Kerry - The madness of Thurles 2001 22.05.2021

Former Kerry star Mike Frank Russell, ex-Dub Paul Curran, and the Irish Independent's GAA Correspondent Colm Keys joined John Duggan on this week's Saturday Panel. We got nostalgic with a look back to the iconic draw between the counties at Semple Stadium in Thurles in 2001, and previewed tomorrow's big league clash at the same venue.

SATURDAY PANEL | Week Review: Rory, Furlong, will Olympics happen? 15.05.2021

On The Saturday Panel this week John Duggan was joined by Cliona Foley of Off The Bench, the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien, and former Leinster and Ireland star Bernard Jackman. We dived into some of the top stories of the week - incuding Rory McIlroy back to winning ways, Tadhg Furlong's new contract, the return of the GAA, and we're asking whether or not the Olympic Games should go ahead.

Panel: Art of marathon running | Sonia O'Sullivan, John Treacy, Lizzie Lee 08.05.2021

A fascinating discussion ensued on our Saturday Panel this week on the art of marathon running - as Sonia O'Sullivan, John Treacy and Lizzie Lee joined John Duggan. They discussed their best and worst marathon memories, tips for running 26.2 miles, Olympic experiences, and also the importance of physical education for young kids.

Panel | Kilkenny 4 in a row - Cody magic, dancing on bars, King Henry 01.05.2021

On our Saturday Panel this week John Duggan was joined by former Kilkenny stars Michael Rice, Aidan 'Taggy' Fogarty and Eddie Brennan. We discussed what it was like in Brian Cody's dressing room during the four-in-a-row between 2006 and 2009 - the rivalries with Cork, Galway and Tipp, the celebrations, and a look ahead to this year's championship.

The Saturday Panel | Super League, GAA season, ROG, snooker love-in 24.04.2021

On The Saturday Panel this week we discussed the week in review - the failed European Super League, Ronan O'Gara's promotion, the world snooker championship, and the GAA season. Michael Verney, Dave McIntyre and Tim McCarthy joined John Duggan to reflect on the past seven days!

Saturday Panel | Leinster-Munster rivalry, TV paywalls, sport return 27.03.2021

On this week's Saturday Panel, we looked back on the week in sport - talking the Leinster v Munster rivalry, sport behind TV paywalls and much more. We also touched on pressure on football managers, and the eventual return to GAA action. John Duggan was joined by broadcaster Máire-Treasa Nic-Cheallaigh, Mick O'Keeffe from Teneo Sports, and rugby writer with the Irish Independent Cian Tracey.

Panel: Racism in sport | Darren Randolph, Jason Sherlock, Des Tomlinson 20.03.2021

Irish international goalkeeper Darren Randolph, former Dublin All-Ireland-winning footballer Jason Sherlock, and Des Tomlinson, the FAIs Intercultural National Strategy Coordinator, joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel. It was a discussion on racism in sport, how to combat abuse, and their own experiences of discrimination. This Panel was in conjunction with Galway 2020 European Capital of Cul...

Cheltenham 2021 Preview Panel and tips | Barry Geraghty, Katie Walsh, Paddy Power 13.03.2021

Barry Geraghty, Katie Walsh and Paddy Power joined John Duggan for our Cheltenham Feestival preview Saturday Panel. We got their best memories from over the years, and all the day-by-day tips and predictions for next week's action. It's our Cheltenham preview show here on Off The Ball with Paddy Power - don’t feel like a punter, feel like a favourite this Cheltenham.

Saturday Panel | Joe Brolly, James McCartan, Declan Bonner - Ulster golden years 06.03.2021

Joe Brolly, James McCartan and Declan Bonner joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel to reflect on the golden years of Ulster football in the early 1990s. We talked the Down teams of 1991 and 1994, Donegal's All-Ireland-winners of '92, and Brolly and co's Derry heroes in '93. Current issues in the GAA were also on the agenda - cynical fouling, Dublin's dominance, life as an inter-county manager i...

The Saturday Panel | Irish Cricket - the incredible win over England 10 years on 27.02.2021

On The Saturday Panel we wanted to mark a decade since the Irish cricketers caused a massive upset at the 2011 World Cup - by beating England in Bangalore. Kevin O'Brien, a centurion that day, the then captain William Porterfield, and Ed Joyce, who is now the head coach of the women's national team, all joined John Duggan.

Saturday Panel: Commentary kings | Barry Davies, George Hamilton, Jon Champion 20.02.2021

Football commentary legends Barry Davies, George Hamilton and Jon Champion joined John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel. They talked life behind the mic, their greatest games and moments, run-ins with managers, and witnessing tragedies.

Saturday Panel | Goalkeeper special: Alex Stepney, David Forde, David Preece 13.02.2021

On today's Saturday Panel John Duggan was joined by former Manchester United keeper and 1968 European Cup-winner Alex Stepney, ex-Irish international David Forde, and OTB regular David Preece, the one-time Aberdeen net-minder who is now goalkeeping coach with Östersunds FK in Sweden. We discussed their shot-stopping heroes, the art of saving a penalty, goalscoring keepers and much more - plus we h...

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Wales v Ireland - Davies, Wood, McCarthy 06.02.2021

We took a look ahead to tomorrow's crunch Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland on The Saturday Panel - John Duggan was joined by Jonathan Davies, Keith Wood, and Mike McCarthy. What Welsh weaknesses can Ireland target in Cardiff? Will the lack of fans play a big role? What are the greatest Wales v Ireland matches in history, and did the lads enjoy playing in them? @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOf...

Saturday Panel | Bohs v Shamrock Rovers rivalry - nostalgia and classic games 23.01.2021

It's a huge rivalry in Dublin football, and there have been plenty of massive games over the years - and on today's Saturday Panel we reflected on Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers classics. What are your favourite memories and players from the two League of Ireland giants over the years? What other LOI rivalries come close to it? Former Bohs captain and manager Owen Heary, ex-Shamrock Rovers and Bohs s...

The Saturday Panel | Rugby's good old amateur days, Richard Harris, Lions tours 16.01.2021

Former Irish rugby internationals Mick Galwey, Nick Popplewell and Niall Woods joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel this week! We discussed the amateur era of the game, the training differences compared to today, concussion, and even a Richard Harris visit to a dressing room.

The Saturday Panel | Irish Olympic hopefuls in canoeing, taekwondo, walking 09.01.2021

Two-time Olympic walker Brendan Boyce, sprint canoeist Jenny Egan, and Taekwondo star Jack Woolley joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel for a discussion at the beginning of this Olympic year. The trio discussed how their training has been hampered by Covid, how they first got involved in their respective sports, and their hopes for Tokyo 2021.

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Week in review and Hopes for 2021 02.01.2021

Johnny Ward joined on the Saturday Panel by sports commentator Dave McIntyre, ex-Ireland rugby 7's player and Kerry footballer Louise Galvin and former Irish basketball captain and coach Timmy McCarthy to discuss the big talking points from the week, what they hope to see in 2021 and much more!

The Saturday Panel | Hurling final preview - Dowling, Connors, Fogarty 12.12.2020

Former Limerick star Shane Dowling, ex-Waterford hurler Noel Connors, and ex-Kilkenny player Taggy Fogarty all joined John Duggan to look ahead to tomorrow's All-Ireland hurling final. We discussed where the game might be won or lost, the key match-ups, the Treaty and Déise respective seasons so far, and what All-Ireland final day is like.

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