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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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WORLD CUP DAILY: Portugal scrape by Croatia thanks to VAR | Pico gets ready to take on Messi | England's altitude test
Jul 300:05:35Tap to summarizePhil Egan brings you Friday’s World Cup Daily, as Portugal controversially book their place in the last 16 — a 94th-minute winner, VAR drama, and Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet as Croatia are sent home.Next up, it’s Portugal v Spain in Dallas, plus Switzerland make history with their first knockout win since 1938, and Australia and Egypt eye a first ever World Cup knockout victory.We also look ahead to Cape Verde’s fairytale clash with Messi’s Argentina, the latest from England’s altitude planning for Mexico City, and a full night of LOI action — including live commentary of Shelbourne v Dundalk from Tolka Park.World Cup 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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WORLD CUP DAILY: England survive Congolese scare | Amazing Azteca awaits | Tonali to Spurs
Jul 200:12:37Tap to summarizePhil Egan is back with World Cup Daily as England survive a major scare against DR Congo, with Harry Kane once again bailing out Thomas Tuchel’s side to book a last-16 date with co-hosts Mexico.We hear from Tuchel, Kane and Ebere Eze after a nervy 2-1 win, plus Antonio Rosique on why the Azteca is the ultimate “cathedral” — and why the Mexico-England narrative feels loaded with history.Elsewhere, Belgium pull off a stunning extra-time comeback against Senegal to set up a knockout clash with the USA.And Dion Fanning explains why this France team are the most watchable force at the tournament — whether they win it or not.World Cup 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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INSIDE THE ODDS: "This is going to be a bloodbath!" | England survive Congo scare | Argentina await Cape Verde challenge | OFF THE BALL
Jul 200:44:05Tap to summarizeMatthew Brennan, Enda Coll, and David Wilson bring you this week's episode of Inside The Odds, taking a look back at England's scare as Harry Kane turned up to bail out the 1966 winners and advance to the Round of 16. Brought to you by Novibet. | Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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THE LOI POD: Shels plan for life after Joey | Dundalk exodus | Tierney the key for Bohemians
Jul 100:47:01Tap to summarizeStephen Doyle is joined by Vinny Perth and Shane Keegan for another LOI Pod, with a look back at Bohemians’ huge Dublin derby win over St Patrick’s Athletic — including the flashpoints, the red card, and a statement result for Alan Reynolds’ side.The main focus turns to Friday night’s live game on Off The Ball: Shelbourne v Dundalk at Tolka Park. With Shels in managerial limbo after Joey O’Brien’s departure, the lads dig into what the club needs next, the names being linked, and how Dundalk might smell an opportunity.Plus: transfer chatter, Drogheda’s wobble, Waterford’s fightback form, and praise for Derry’s Cameron Dummigan.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 Instagram.And 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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WORLD CUP DAILY: Mexico book Azteca date but can England join them? | Klopp waits in the German wings
Jul 100:14:22Tap to summarizePhil Egan brings you the latest World Cup Daily as Norway, France and Mexico all book their spots in the last 16.Mexico cruise past Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca to set up a home knockout tie, while France look every inch contenders with a 3-0 win over Sweden — and Kylian Mbappé continues to rewrite the record books in World Cup knockouts.Erling Haaland’s late winner sends Norway through to face Brazil, and attention turns to tonight’s last-32 ties: England v DR Congo, Belgium v Senegal, and USA v Bosnia-Herzegovina.Plus, fallout from Germany’s exit as Klopp talk grows, and Ronald Koeman resigns after the Netherlands are dumped out by Morocco.World Cup 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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WORLD CUP DAILY: Europe's big guns fall the way of South America and Africa | Brazil survive | Diomande v Haaland
Jun 3000:14:28Tap to summarizeTuesday’s World Cup Daily with Phil Egan has all the fallout from a dramatic night as two European giants crash out on penalties.The Netherlands are dumped out by Morocco after an injury-time equaliser and a shootout full of misses, while Germany lose their first-ever World Cup shootout as Paraguay book their place in the last 16 — with Julian Nagelsmann’s future suddenly a talking point.Brazil, meanwhile, survive a huge scare against Japan thanks to a stoppage-time Gabriel Martinelli winner — and Ben Symes reports from the chaos in The Camden in Dublin.Plus, Philippe Auclair on Morocco’s rise, Brazil and Germany’s “long-term declines”, and tonight’s ties: Sweden v France, Ivory Coast v Norway, and Mexico v Ecuador.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, a proud sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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WORLD CUP DAILY: Thank you coach Marsch | Pico v Messi | Holland-Morocco firecracker incoming
Jun 2900:14:48Tap to summarizePhil Egan is back with Monday’s World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, with all the latest from the 2026 tournament.Canada make history by reaching the last 16 for the first time, thanks to a dramatic 92nd-minute winner from Stephen Eustaquio, with Jesse Marsch hailing the impact it could have back home.We look ahead to Brazil v Japan, Germany v Paraguay, and a blockbuster Netherlands v Morocco clash with a Canada meeting on the line.Plus: tributes to Pico Lopes and Cape Verde’s incredible run, Brian Kerr’s verdict on England, fan colour from the US, Steve Clarke steps down, and Aine O’Gorman makes LOI history at Bray Wanderers.World Cup 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 SATURDAY PANEL | The World Cup knockouts are upon us! | England in action tonight | BRIAN KERR
Jun 2700:56:34Tap to summarizeJohn Duggan is joined by Brian Kerr for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the knockout stages of the World Cup just around the corner, and slim hopes for some teams rest on tonight’s matches!The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert.
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: Bohs do a Dublin double | Rovers extend lead | The Blues make a comeback | OFF THE BALL
Jun 2700:10:47Tap 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:10 men Bohs pick up 2nd Dublin Derby win of the weekThe Champions extend their leadDerry pile the pressure on DroghedaThe Blues make a comebackShels begin life without O'BrienCork continue life at the top of the First DivisionAll-Island Cup Semi-Finals dayPico's fairy-tale World Cup run continuesSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND LATE NIGHT | Things heating up in the LOI | Penalty controversy |
Jun 2600:55:08Tap to summarizeShane Keegan returns to host the only football podcast you need on a Friday night during the summer, with Daniel Pitcher joining him again for League Of Ireland Late Night this week!They take all of your calls every week after Friday night’s LOI fixtures!
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