The COYGIG Pod

Eileen Gleeson has been announced as permanent manager or the Republic of Ireland WNT. Arsenal and Man United suffer shock defeats to Spurs and Liverpool.   Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they react to the news and the weekend's WSL action, while Emma Carroll brings you the team of the week.   Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! &nb...

Just over 2 years on, we have made it to 100 episodes of The COYGIG Pod! Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us along the way, from Marbella to Melbourne and Tallaght to The Aviva - it's been a massive few years for Irish football and we're honoured to have been able to be a part of it! Got a question for the pod? Email  TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is...

We're 6/6 for The Nations League and 1/4 on podcast members, so who else to sub in other than Puskás nominee Stephanie Zambra! Finally defrosted from last night's game, she joins Kathleen McNamee to dissect what can only be classified as a very successful campaign under interim manager Eileen Gleeson! Got a question for the pod? Email  TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The B...

It’s the eve of an international week but there is still plenty of Women’s Super League action for Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan to sink their teeth into. From Beth Mead back in scoring form to that Tottenham statement, they review the weekend’s games and look ahead to what is possibly Eileen Gleeson’s final two games in charge. Got a question for the pod? Email  TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.c...

The Kat(hleen) is away, so the co-hosts will play... That's right, Karen is back in charge this week and she's got a pair of Emmas to keep her company too! 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. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIr...

Our WNL-winning Captain Karen has taken a well-earned week off, so for once Kathleen and Emma Byrne will be nice about her after Peamount were officially crowned LOI winners at the weekend! We also have the TOTW with Emma Carroll and our usual pick through all the weekend's fixtures, as well as a big weekend for Ireland's Sinéad Farrelly with Gotham FC in the NWSL! Got a question for the pod? Emai...

Emma Hayes shocks WSL fans with the news she'll depart Chelsea at the end of the season. Carla Ward under pressure at struggling Villa. Katie McCabe's, Arsenal get big win over rivals Manchester City. Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they react to the weekend's WSL action, while Emma Carroll brings you the team of the week. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offthe...

Ireland are promoted to League A of the Nations League after a wet night in Albania. Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan are superstars and  how much will City miss Alex Greenwood? Join Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan as they react to the latest international window. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The...

With Emma Byrne back in Ireland camp & Karen too good for us now she's a WNL-winning captain, we've gathered the services of Goal.com 's Ameé Ruszkai to break down a very intriguing weekend of WSL action! As usual, we also have the TOTW with Emma Carroll and a check-in on the first day of Ireland camp ahead of the double-header with Albania. VOTE for The COYGIG Pod as the Listener's Choice at...

Captain Karen has finally done it!! We have a WNL champion in our ranks!!! She is truly gracing the pod with her presence, alongside Kathleen McNamee & Emma Byrne as ever! We also have a Team of the Week with Emma Carroll and a full breakdown of all the weekend's WSL action. VOTE for The COYGIG Pod as the Listener's Choice at this year's Irish Podcast Awards - https://www.theirishpodcastawards...

It's just Kathleen & Karen this week as Emma attends to some very important WNT business... but we've still got all the usual WSL analysis you could hope for, as well as the Team of the Week! 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 | Cadbury Ireland

The WSL is back and so is our favourite interim assistant manager, Emma Byrne! Kathleen & Karen are along as always and Emma Carroll has the very first Team of the Week of the season! 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 | Cadbury Ireland

Kathleen McNamee & Karen Duggan are along as we go two from two in the Nations League! There's a lot of positives, but pleeeenty of work-ons too - and there's also the small matter of what (or who) comes next? Believe it or not, we're also back in the thick of the WSL from this Sunday too! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod...

Having just about wiped away the tears from Saturday's historic game, Kathleen McNamee & Karen Duggan pick through it all: Eileen's first selection, Caitlin Hayes potential future influence & why this can't be our only time on Lansdowne Road! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Spor...

Two-thirds of the podcast have turned up today, because apparently the other has somewhere better to be... our Emma Byrne may have been (temporarily) robbed from us to coach the Ireland team, but the real dedicated souls of Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan are still here and we have A LOT to discuss since the last pod! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that y...

Well, it's official, Vera Pauw is out of a job and now the hunt is on for Ireland's next manager. Kathleen McNamee & Emma Carroll are along for an emergency debrief. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of...

Spain are Champions! Did England and Sarina get out thought tactically? Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they react to the World Cup Final. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s...

We’re nearly there folks! The hosts are OUT, Sweden are still second best and we have a sumptuous final to look forward to. England want to cement their place on the world stage while Spain are trying to get rid of their demons behind the scenes. Who will come out on top? It’s anyone’s guess! Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they weigh up one of the tightest World Cup finals i...

Welp, it's about time! The COYGIG Pod finally sit together in studio for the first ever in-person COYGIG. It's the business end of the World Cup as the semi-finals loom. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of I...

We're getting into the juicy end of the tournament and no one is loving it more than our Kathleen McNamee & former Ireland captain Emma Byrne! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National T...

Kathleen is back home after her World Cup adventure and just in time to preview the last 16 (and some very surprising results) with our one and only Emma Byrne! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s...

For the final time, Kathleen McNamee is live from Australia as Ireland finish out their first ever major tournament with a nil-all draw with Nigeria, and ever she is joined by former Ireland captain Emma Byrne. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the of...

It's a sad day for Irish football, but still one we can be so so proud of - and no one more so than Emma Byrne & Karen Duggan, who join Kathleen McNamee live from Perth after a devastatingly disappointing result for Ireland. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with C...

We've reached the end of round one of the group stages and naturally, Kathleen & Emma Byrne have a few thoughts... then there's just the small matter of a fierce-looking Canadian team waiting for Ireland tomorrow - thankfully we have Olympic bronze medalist & 3x Canadian WWC player Carmelina Moscato on hand to bring just a bit of our bias into perspective! Got a question for the pod or want to nom...

Our first World Cup is officially started, Kathleen McNamee is joined as ever by Captain Karen & Emma Byrne to pick through it all. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #Cadbu...