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OTB's Sunday Paper Review

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Subscribe to OTB's Sunday Paper Review where Joe Molloy and guests dissect the Sunday sports pages from the UK and Ireland as they get stuck into the biggest stories of the week! Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Sunday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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May 31, 2026

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SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW - City's treble dream, Rory puts the merger behind him and what's the way forward for Irish football? 11.06.2023

Joe Molloy is joined by Cliodhna O'Connor and Timmy McCarthy to go through the Sunday Papers.

City’s mastery continues, Clifford keeping football alive and David Corkery’s fight 04.06.2023

Irish Independent columnist and Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail Orla McElroy join OTB’s Kathleen McNamee to go through the biggest stories hitting the backpages of the newspapers both here and abroad. The panel looked at Manchester City completing the second step of their potential treble, ask if David Clifford is carrying the hopes of a Gaelic football loving nation on his back and discus...

Munster’s magic moment, competitive undertone in underage GAA, is Cole under rated– SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 28.05.2023

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan to go through the day’s backpages and the biggest stories in the world of sport. The panel will look at the amazing comeback from Munster in the URC final, discuss the final chances for Limerick and Wexford in the provincial hurling championships and chat about Irish representation in the Prem...

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA Go goes on, Lancaster's lasting influence & Nicola Gallagher. 14.05.2023

Joe Molloy is joined by The Star's Kieran Cunningham & the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to look through the best of this Sunday's sports writing.

Seamus Power digs deep, Dignan green lights GAAGO and Rooney on Haaland – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 07.05.2023

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the42's Gavin Cooney and the Irish Independent's GAA correspondent Conor McKeon to go through the back-pages and the biggest sport stories on this Sunday afternoon.   The panel will look at Seamus Power's piece on his personal journey, Michael Dignan on turning around his opinion from the Sky Sports GAA coverage to GAAGO's version and Wayne Rooney's thoughts on City a...

Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | Davenport and Tracey 30.04.2023

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning. The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo Cullen's Blues keep marching on no matter how tou...

The right to protest, speeding up equal status and Jack Conan's honesty - Sunday Paper Review 23.04.2023

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and Kieran Cunningham of the Irish Daily Star to go through the backpages and discuss all the biggest stories in the world of sport.

McManus's longevity, modern style of GAA goalkeeping, Keane & McKiernan's mentality | The Sunday Paper Review with Byrne & Doherty 16.04.2023

OTB's Will O'Callaghan was joined by the The Sun's Jason Byrne and the Irish Independent's Conán Doherty for the Sunday Paper Review.

Kimmage meets Lowry, Fergus Slattery's dementia struggles and Stephen Kenny making progress? | Quinn and Verney 02.04.2023

OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Quinn and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this morning. They include a look ahead to the Masters with a fascinating chat between Paul Kimmage and Shane Lowry ahead of the Masters, Former Ireland and Lions star Fergus Slattery's family on living with his dementia diagnosis and w...

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW – Ferguson’s French fight, Schmidt vs Farrell's coaching style and the Russian ban continues 26.03.2023

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the rugby analyst Andy McGeady and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to look through the backpages on a bumper weekend of sport. The lads will discuss Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell's coaching style, how women's rugby might improve and why World Athletics are right to punish Russian athletes.

Grand Slam fallout, where's women's rugby now and diving in the GAA | O'Carroll and Casey 19.03.2023

OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll from the Journal and the 42s Gavan Casey to discuss all the biggest stories hitting the backpages this weekend. Including a look back at the Grand Slam coverage, why Irish women's rugby haven't capitalised on their Grand Slam ten years ago and why buying frees is becoming a problem

MOTD Madness, Hall of Fame Harrington and falling out of love with Cheltenham | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 12.03.2023

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by Golf Weekly co-host and journalist Fionn Davenport and Dion Fanning of The Currency to look through the backpages and bring you the best sportswriting of the week. Including more fallout from the Match of the Day controversy, the contrasting weeks for Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy and why it might be time for Liverpool to cash in on Mo Salah.

The language of coaching, Casemiro: the new Keane and the importance of fun | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 05.03.2023

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Sunday World columnist Roy Curtis to discuss the biggest sport stories hitting the back pages this weekend. They include a full spread interview with Brian O'Driscoll, Dublin faltering in the league and plenty of build up to Liverpool v Manchester United in the Premier League.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland march on, the GAA and unity and a ban on violent sports? 26.02.2023

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the Chief Sportwriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to discuss the biggest sport stories that are hitting the backpages today.

Gulf takeover of football, Netflix's take on golf and Irish hamstrings - Tracey and O'Brien 19.02.2023

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by rugby writer with the Irish Independent Cian Tracey and the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to take a look at the big stories hitting the backpages and bring you the best views on the issues affecting football, rugby and more.

Getting carried away, horse racing concerns and fiery Pep: Fanning and Farrelly 12.02.2023

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning of The Currency and Assistant Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Hugh Farrelly to go through the back pages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport this weekend.

Katie confirmation, "mean-spirited" Glen and time for a Superleague? - Cunningham and Cooney 05.02.2023

OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Football Correspondent with the42.ie Gavin Cooney to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.

The return of the League, Six Nations nerves and is the Mullins dynasty the greatest? - Verney and Cummiskey 29.01.2023

OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent's Michael Verney and soccer correspondent with the Irish Times Gavin Cummiskey to look through the backpages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.

Club's big day, sport vs motherhood and the declining matchday experience - O'Keeffe and McElroy 22.01.2023

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Dublin Gaelic Footballer Mick O'Keeffe, and the Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, Orla McElroy to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.

More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll 08.01.2023

Joe Molloy was joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Editor of TheJournal Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:20) Shane McGrath and Joe Brolly on the latest Up The Ra controversy (33:00) Report on how the ball is spending less time in play in football (40:00) Mick Foley on potentially changing the names of GAA stadia (45:00) How high is too high for a rugby tackle? (48:05...

The mishandling of Vera Pauw allegations, Lionel Messi: Man vs Player, Katie Taylor in MSG | Cunningham & Keegan 18.12.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Lionel Messi: Separating the man from the player. (24:00) What the allegations against Vera Pauw tell us about elite coaching. (55:00) Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden. (01:01:00) 'Running a marathon is hard, to do it in Antarctica - that's mind-blowing.'

A new England, Brolly explores GAA loyalty, Neymar's despair & Messi's bite | Greene & O'Brien 11.12.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by journalists John Greene and Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) England out, but World Cup offers more answers than questions. (18:00) Why does Neymar annoy people? Barney Ronay has an answer. (40:00) Joe Brolly, the GAA and getting lost in grey areas. (01:00:00) The joy of watching David Clifford.

Rory McIlroy: The Chosen One, Messi's moral quandary, a new kind of England | Davenport & Casey 04.12.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by his Golf Weekly compatriot Fionn Davenport and journalist Gavan Casey on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (02:00) The Chosen One: Part 2 of Rory McIlroy with Paul Kimmage. (32:00) Why everyone wants Lionel Messi to win the World Cup (except Joe). (44:00) A new kind of England team. (55:00) "It's done, it's over, Eddie Jones needs to go!" (01:03:00) Fury vs Chisora III:...

'Tarnished' Messi, Brolly takes aim at Keane, a portrait of Rory McIlroy | Fanning & O'Donovan 27.11.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning and two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) The light and shade of Lionel Messi's final years. (25:00) Joe Brolly questions Roy Keane's peacemaking credentials. (39:00) 2022 World Cup: 'The biggest carbon emitter ever outside of war.' (52:00) Rory McIlroy sits down with Paul Kimmage (again).

Doubts about Farrell's Ireland, Ronaldo's fading star, Infantino's FIFA stranglehold | Martin & Curtis 20.11.2022

John Duggan is joined by journalists Tommy Martin (Virgin Media, Irish Examiner) and Roy Curtis (Sunday World) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Gianni Infantino and all that's wrong with the Qatar World Cup. (27:00) Sven, Capello & Roy: Wayne Rooney's England memories. (34:00) Messi, Ronaldo & the World Cup's footballing storylines. (53:00) Are Andy Farrell's Ireland really the worl...

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