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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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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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THE LOI POD: Rovers bow out of UCL | A new era in Sligo | Kenny’s underperforming Saints | OFF THE BALL
2w ago00:49:06Tap to summarizeStephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week including Sligo's new era, Pat's underperformance and much, much more! You can send in your questions to theloipod@offtheball.com
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REACTION: Stephen Bradley | Shamrock Rover 2-3 Ararat-Armenia
2w ago00:04:37Tap to summarizeStephen Bradley's post-match reaction to Rovers' 2-3 defeat to Ararat-Armenia. Shamrock Rovers will exit the Champions League and drop down into the Europa League third qualifying round, where they will face KF Egnatia. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: Pats struggle against Dundalk | A big European week for the league | A new era for Sligo | OFF THE BALL
3w ago00:15:07Tap 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 packed action as:Pats struggle to keep up with RoversBohs give Dalymount a European goodbyeAthlone have another massive UCL tieShels score big at TolkaA new era begins at SligoUCD shock CorkRovers have work to doSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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Pats go second with draw against Dundalk | “It’s bittersweet!” | Stephen Kenny, Sean Hoare & Ciaran Kilduff!
3w ago00:18:28Tap to summarizeSt Patrick's Athletic moved into second place in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, ahead of Bohemians on goal difference, after a 1-1 draw with Dundalk in Inchicore.Stephen Doyle caught up with Stephen Kenny, Sean Hoare and Ciaran Kilduff for their post-match reaction!
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