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OTB Football
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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!
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JOHN RUSSELL: ‘It’s a special occasion!’ | Shelbourne take on Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Arena
6d ago00:03:55Tap to summarizeAhead of their Europa Conference League clash with Ajax in Amsterdam tomorrow night, Shelbourne FC manager John Russell spoke with Off The Ball’s Ben Symes about the special occasion of playing in the Johan Cruyff Arena!The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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THE LOI POD: Derry City saga rumbles on as Lynch departs, but what happens next for James McClean?
6d ago00:50:52Tap to summarizeStephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week during a busy period for both the league and European competition.The lads dig into the breaking news of the day which is the departure of Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch. The Belfast man took over the club at the end of 2024 after leaving his post at Larne and has had a mixed season and a half with the Candystripes.There is of course the matter of a few ties in Europe to talk about too, with Rovers setting themselves up for yet another visit to European Group Stage competition with a 3-1 win over Egnetia last night and just the small opponent of Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena for Shels.Finally, Bohs face Danish giants Midtjylland in Tallaght Stadium tomorrow with less than a 3rd of the season to play too.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on InstagramAnd as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers take 2-goal advantage to Albania | Bruno to be a Gunner | Celtic to catch Ferry?
1w ago00:12:52Tap to summarizePhil Egan rounds up Wednesday’s Football Daily, starting with Shamrock Rovers’ 3-1 win over KF Egnatia at Tallaght Stadium in the Europa League third qualifying round. Graham Burke opens the scoring from the spot, before Píco Lopes and Aaron Greene get on the end of Jack Byrne corners to hand Stephen Bradley’s side a two-goal cushion heading to Albania.There’s also the latest on Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães edging closer to a £75m move to Arsenal, plus transfer updates involving Mohamed Salah and Chelsea’s pre-season returns.And in the background: FIFA turmoil around Gianni Infantino, and why Celtic should be looking at Irish left-back Will Ferry.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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‘How are we EVER going to improve this thing!?’ | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
1w ago00:37:19Tap to summarizeShamrock Rovers take a huge step towards Europe with a 3-1 win over KF Egnatia in the Europa League third qualifying round, as Graham Burke becomes the top Irish goalscorer in European history.But the bigger chat is off the pitch: why was it so hard (and so expensive) to actually watch the game? The lads debate production value, and why RTÉ and the FAI aren’t doing more to put Irish clubs on national television.Plus: Troy Parrott’s potential next move, Ireland’s “home” Nations League game in Serbia with no Irish fans, FIFA’s latest crisis, and tributes to former GAA President Liam O’Neill.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers look for special Tallaght night | Infantino pressure | Origin of the 'Barreler'
1w ago00:10:05Tap to summarizePhil Egan is back with Tuesday’s Football Daily, with Shamrock Rovers looking to bounce back in Europe as they face Ignatia in the Europa League qualifiers at Tallaght Stadium, and Stephen Bradley calling them the best side they’ve played this year.There’s also a look ahead to Shelbourne’s Conference League trip to take on Ajax, plus the latest from the Women’s Premier Division and the Women’s FAI Cup semi-final draw.And in the wider football headlines: pressure mounting on Gianni Infantino at FIFA, Celtic’s 1-0 win over Dundee to start their title defence, and Cape Verde boss Bubista stepping down.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: The Hoops fall short | Sligo boost survival chances | A big week in Europe | OFF THE BALL
2w ago00:15:14Tap to summarizeOn 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 action and beyond as:Rovers fall short twice in the weekThe BitoRed score late to mount a survival challengeA big week in Europe for the LOIA First Division Bank-Holiday double headerAgg's Athlone bow out of EuropePremier Division Super SundayBad publicity for the CandystripesSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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DROGHEDA HOLD OUT ROVERS | 'Overall, we are happy!’ | Stephen Bradley, Edwin Agbaje & Kevin Doherty
2w ago00:16:22Tap to summarizeOff The Ball’s Stephen Doyle was in Sullivan & Lambe Park as Drogheda United saw out a 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland. After the game, he spoke with Rovers boss Stephen Bradley as well as Drogs’ Edwin Agbaje and manager Kevin Doherty.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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OWEN HEARY: ‘Tiernan Lynch needs to sit down and have a word with James McClean’ | THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND
2w ago00:13:50Tap to summarizeBen Symes is joined by Stephen Doyle on commentary and Owen Heary from Sullivan and Lambe Park, looking back on the League of Ireland teams in Europe this past week, James McClean’s comments on social media, and Shamrock Rovers’ failure to progress in the Champions League.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Infantino LOSES senior advisor | Franco Baresi passes away at 66 | Bohs & Shels advance | Rovers to go 10 points clear? | OFF THE BALL
2w ago00:12:02Tap to summarizePhil Egan is here with Friday's Football Daily, looking ahead to tonight’s live League of Ireland commentary as Drogheda host Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park-coverage on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7, with kick-off at 8.Tributes are paid to Italian football legend Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66. Things go from bad to worse for FIFA President Gianni Infantino with his senior advisor quitting the Asian Football Confederation the latest to oppose his World Cup sell offBohemians and Shelbourne advance to the next round of the conference league with Shels setting up a glamour tie with Dutch giants Ajax.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Eddie Howe OUT at Newcastle | LOI teams in European action | UEFA calls emergency meeting | OFF THE BALL
2w ago00:11:16Tap to summarizePhil Egan is here with Thursday's Football Daily, looking ahead to a big night of European fixtures for 3 League of Ireland clubs, with Bohs, Shels and Derry all looking to make it to the 3rd round of the UEFA Conference League.It's also a day of change at Newcastle United, as manager Eddie Howe is expected to leave the club.Plus: Matt Slater talks about the fallout after Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plans.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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