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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 53 MIN

‘Off the field, he’s creating havoc!’ - McClean-Derry SAGA & Irish players to watch! | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

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It’s a packed start to the show as Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy, Matthew Brennan & Dara Smith-Naighton dig into a mixed opening day for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham – Mark English through, frustration for Sarah Lavin, and the tough reality of Cian McPhillips battling illness.They also get stuck into the sprint qualifying format and how wind can make (or break) a heat, plus a bit of box office from the 5,000m: Ingebrigtsen’s ridiculous comeback win and Nick Griggs finishing eighth despite losing a shoe.Then it’s onto the James McClean/Derry City saga, a wider chat on why big-name returnees so often struggle back in the League of Ireland & the Irish players you need to have on your radar ahead of the new season!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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