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OTB Football
by OTB Sports
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! The Football Show on Off The Ball with Eoin & Nathan. Saturday Football with John Duggan and guests. Football Off The Ball Breakfast, OTB Roadshows. Subscribe for all of that and much more.
Episodes
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THE LOI POD: Finn Harps takeover, Stephen Kenny’s future, and the week that was for James McClean and Mark Allen
Stephen Doyle, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back for an extra long LOI Pod this week as we enter the penultimate week of the Premier Division season that has given us so much. The lads address the Premier Division focus as Finn Harps are on the brink of a USA takeover and the First Division...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: PFAI nominations for Burke, Horgan and Duffy | The Ten Hag era at United | PSG injury blow
Phil Egan is back with Wednesday’s Football Daily, starting with the PFAI Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year nominations, plus a look at the Team of the Season ahead of the awards night on November 21st. We round up a busy Champions League slate, as PSG stay perfect with a 4-2 win…
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Why is Freddy Gonzalez buying Finn Harps? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig & Meghann Scully turn their attention to the remarkable story unfolding at Finn Harps, as Donegal News journalist Chris McNulty joins the show to explain why club members have overwhelmingly backed a proposed takeover by former Philippines footballer and businessman Freddie Gonzalez....
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THE GREEN SCENE: Parrott's golden chance, the Championship high-flyers, and Ireland... at the Olympics?
Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are here to bring you this week's episode of The Green Scene, looking at the latest form and fortunes of the Irish players across world football. They assess Evan Ferguson's long-term path at Brighton, Troy Parrott's development with Real Betis in La Liga, Gavin...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Pats title hopes all but over | PSG battle Barca | Spurs finally win at home
Phil Egan rounds up the big talking points in Tuesday’s Football Daily, starting with St Pat’s title push taking a major hit after a 1-0 defeat away to Derry City — and Stephen Kenny reflecting on what his side still need to improve. There’s late drama at the RSC as Waterford edge Galway United...
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The COYGIG Pod | The lift Troy Parrott gave the country, we can have those feelings again
Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron call out the nation to support the Girls in Green at the Aviva. We wrap up the weekend's WSL action, what's missing at vunrable Arsenal and is it too soon to be talking about London City Lionesses as title challengers? The COYGIG Pod on Off the...
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OWEN HEARY |'It comes down to ONE thing... PRESSURE!'| St Pat's Buckle & Blues out of the BOTTOM 2! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig is joined by Owen Heary to discuss the League of Ireland following the St. Patrick's Athletic title charge crumble. Owen dives into what has happened at Pats, why they fold under pressure, if Bohs have a fighting chance and the drama at the bottom of the league as the Waterford strike...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Kenny backs Pats to bounce back in Derry | Big Dunc is a Glen | O'Neill's Celts hammer Hearts
Phil Egan rounds up a packed Monday Football Daily as St Patrick’s Athletic head to the Brandywell for a must-win clash with Derry City to keep their title hopes alive, with Stephen Kenny calling for a big response after Friday’s setback. There’s also a look ahead to Waterford v Galway United…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 ARSENAL | Deflected Winner at City Ground, Delap Drought, Glasner Pressure | Final Whistle
Keith Treacy and Dave McIntyre break down Arsenal's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. They assess Mikel Arteta's side eking out three points despite a flat display in wide areas, examine Liam Delap's ongoing goal drought and Forest's struggles without captain…
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LEEDS 1-1 MAN UNITED | Scrappy Elland Road Draw, Carrick's Pressure and Leeds Progress | The Final Whistle
Brian Kerr and Stephen Doyle are live from Elland Road to break down a scrappy 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Manchester United. They look at Manchester United's performance, midfield setup, and Michael Carrick's job security after picking up seven points from seven games, while assessing…
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: Pats left 'Shelshocked' | Galway surprise Rovers | Bohs back in the race | FD Play-Offs set | OFF THE BALL
On 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: What a night for the title race, just as Bohemians thought they were down and…
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LOI LATE NIGHT: Who is in the title race now? | Rovers & Pats slip up | Bohs beat Waterford
Shane Keegan is back for League Of Ireland Late Night to go through this evening's games following a tense and exciting night across the country. League of Ireland on Off The Ball
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Shels shock Pats: “We are hugely disappointed!” | John Russell, Daniel Kelly & Stephen Kenny | Off The Ball
St Patrick's Athletic were left to rue a penalty miss and a host of missed chances before being sunk by Daniel Kelly’s late winner as Shelbourne snatched an unlikely come-from-behind victory at Richmond Park. Jonathan Higgins catches up with John Russell, Daniel Kelly, and Stephen Kenny for their...
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INSIDE THE ODDS | Will there be a reaction from United? The competitiveness of the Premier League
Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon, and Enda Coll join forces to bring uoi this eek's Inside the Odds, with thanks to Novibet. After Manchester United's poor performance in Madrid and Lisandro Martinez' explosive comments, the Red Devils face the unenviable trip to Elland Road to face Leeds at the...
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: John Giles selects his greatest ever Manchester United XI
Back in the throes of Covid, Nathan Murphy was joined as ever by John Giles, and in this episode came just one week after Liverpool XI caused plenty of debate (yes, Trent again), it’s time for an even bigger task: John’s all-time Manchester United XI — with a clear cut-off point of around 1960....
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: John Giles selects his greatest ever Leeds United XI
Back in the midst of Covid Nathan Murphy was joined by John Giles for a weekly Thursday night treat, but in this episode they begin with sad news as Leeds and Republic of Ireland great Trevor Cherry passes away suddenly at 72, coming so soon after Norman Hunter. John reflects on Cherry’s…
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WATERFORD’S RICHY WALSH: ‘The busiest week of my life!’ | Securing Lonergan’s future | NEW FAI Cup Final kit | OTB FOOTBALL
Beat’s Odhrán Johnson spoke with Waterford FC COO and Director Richy Walsh after Waterford booked their place in the Club Orange FAI Cup Final in the Aviva on November 8th! He reveals that Waterford are releasing a special new kit for the final, which will go on pre-sale tonight at 7pm! The…
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Reynolds breaks Bohs silence and criticises Rovers | City cash out against PSG | Celtic back in Lisbon
Phil Egan is with you for Thursday’s Football Daily, and it’s a packed one — starting in the LOI as Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds fires back at Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after the fallout from Monday night’s heated Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium. We hear why Reynolds feels Rovers’...
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THE LOI POD: Is the title race over before it started? | Derry and Waterford book FAI Cup date
Stephen Doyle is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth on this week’s LOI Pod as the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season heads for the finish line. We react to a huge weekend: Shamrock Rovers’ derby win over Bohemians and what it means for their title run, plus the talking points from the...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: United at war as Lisandro goes rogue | Iraola backs Wirtz | Moylan on the mark
It’s a packed Football Daily with David Wilson as Michael Carrick reflects on a five-game winless run and a hurting dressing room, while midfielder Andrey Santos apologises to travelling fans and insists the squad still believes in the manager. We round up a busy Champions League night, including...
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What’s gone wrong for Sligo Rovers... | Jessica Farry | OTB BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig and David Wilson are joined alongside The Sligo Champion’s Jessica Farry to discuss the unsuccessful year for Sligo Rovers that resulted in relegation. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our...
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What does Carla Ward *ACTUALLY* learn from a 12-0 win? | Julie Ann-Russell | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Former Republic of Ireland Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Colm Boohig & David Wilson to look back on a ruthless 12-0 aggregate win over Kazakhstan, with 11 different goalscorers lighting up the two legs. With Poland up next in a World Cup play-off (away on December 1st, then back…
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Ireland 4-0 Kazakhstan : "A really good squad performance!" | REACTION with Carla Ward and Emily Murphy
Phil Egan is joined by Ireland manager Carla Ward and player Emily Murphy to reflect on Ireland's 4-0 win over Kazakhstan at Supervalu Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork, which saw the Girls in Green win 12-0 on aggregate. Their reward is a do-or-die playoff against Poland, with the winners setting off to...
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THE COYGIG POD: ‘Jessie Stapleton was up for POTM tonight!’ | Next up: Poland | World Cup Play-Off final
The whole gang are in Cork! Kathleen McNamee spoke with Scarlett Herron immediately after full time of Ireland’s 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, booking their place in the World Cup Play-off final against Poland! She also caught up with Karen Duggan to get her thoughts after the...
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Idah keeps on firing as Parrott rests | Could senior experience help the 21s? | Finneran shines | THE GREEN SCENE
David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back on The Green Scene after a crackling night in Tallaght, where Bohs v Rovers delivered the kind of Dublin derby edge that keeps the League of Ireland box office. They also round up the weekend’s Irish storylines across the water: Dara O’Shea’s late winner...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Bradley places blame firmly on Bohemians | Ireland's Kazakh clash | Carrick on the ropes already?
On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Shamrock Rovers taking a massive step towards the League of Ireland title with a tempestuous 2-1 victory over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium, with four red cards shown after full-time. Conan Byrne and Owen Heary assess the damage to…
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OWEN HEARY & CONAN BYRNE | 'To be under PRESSURE from a throw-in is just CRIMINAL!' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig is joined by Owen Heary & Conan Byrne to discuss the League of Ireland following the heated Dublin derby last night between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers! The lads discuss all of the needle from the aftermath of the game, where it all went wrong for Bohs, whether it is Pats or Rovers...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Dublin derby showdown | City silence boo boys | Azaz assists Saints
It’s Monday’s Football Daily, with the League of Ireland title race taking centre stage as Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians go head-to-head in a massive Dublin Derby at Tallaght Stadium — live build-up from 7pm on Off The Ball, with Richie McCormick joined by Vinny Perth. We also react to Manchester...
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The Final Whistle: "The good guys don't always win..." | Liverpool 0-3 Man City | OTB
Stephen Doyle and Eoin Doyle are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Manchester City's first win since they were found guilty of 114 charges. The Manchester club breezed past Liverpool in the second half with 3 goals scored after Ryan Gravenberch got sent off. The Final Whistle on Off The...
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The Final Whistle: "I think they can be reasonably optimistic!" | Hull City 2-2 Everton | OTB
Dave McIntyre and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to a match that had a ferocious second half as Hull City stopped the Everton comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw at home. The Final Whistle on Off The Ball with Novibet Over 18s Only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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DERRY CITY THROUGH TO FAI CUP FINAL | 'We got the job done!' | Duffy, McClean, Connolly, Caulfield & Keohane
Stephen Doyle was alongside Shane Keegan for our live commentary as Derry City booked their place in the Club Orange FAI Cup Final for the 3rd time this decade as they beat Galway United 2-0 away from home thanks to a brace from Michael Duffy. Stephen catches up with the goalscorer Duffy as well…
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: The Blues book Aviva trip | Shels sink Sligo | The Hoops go top | OFF THE BALL
On 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: We are at the halfway point of the Club Orange FAI Cup Semi-Finals, last night...
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WATERFORD THROUGH TO FAI CUP FINAL! | ‘One of the best feelings I’ve ever had in football!’ | PADRAIG AMOND & GRAEME COUGHLAN
Off The Ball’s Ben Symes was in Dalymount Park, as Waterford shocked Bohemians to book their place in the FAI Cup Final! Ben got the thoughts of Waterford manager Graeme Coughlan as well as striker Padraig Amond! The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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MEABH DE BURCA: 'Some goals mean more than others!' | Jamie Finn is back! | Cruising in Kazakhstan
Former Ireland international Meabh de Burca and Off The Ball’s own Emma Carroll join Rachel Sheehan to react to Ireland’s 8-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan, ending the tie as a contest before Ireland host the return fixture in Cork on Tuesday! Football on Off The Ball with Novibet. Over 18s only |...
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The COYGIG Pod | Goals Galore! 8-goal lead in World Cup play-off.
Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan give their instant reaction to Carla Ward's side thrashing Kazakhstan by 8 goals in the first leg of their World Cup play-off. The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers go top | 21s find out Euro fate | Maresca defends Man City
Phil Egan has all the latest in Friday’s Football Daily, as Shamrock Rovers move three points clear at the top after a 3-1 win over Drogheda United — with John McGovern on building momentum ahead of a massive Dublin derby with Bohemians. The FAI Cup semi-finals take centre stage too: Bohemians v...
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INSIDE THE ODDS | “I don’t think I’ve looked forward to a game more?” | What happens at Man City vs Liverpool?
Mick McCarthy is joined by David Wilson and Shane Hannon for this week’s Inside The Odds, as the Premier League returns they look ahead to what it all means as City play Liverpool and the rest of the match ups. The Odds on Off The Ball with Novibet. Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble...
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JULIE-ANN RUSSELL: WC '27 hopes, Katie Taylor & Kazakhstan memories | OTB Breakfast
66-cap Ireland international, Julie-Ann Russell, joins Shane Hannon & Colm Boohig on the show ahead of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan today. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. Catch The Off…
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The Football Show | "We Definitely Have Too Much for Kazakhstan": Sue Ronan on Ireland's World Cup Playoff, Roster Calls and Brazil Ambition | OTB
Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins the show to preview Ireland’s World Cup qualification playoff against Kazakhstan. Sue breaks down Carla Ward’s squad management, including resting Denise O'Sullivan for the trip to Astana and navigating Katie McCabe's suspension evaluates the...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ward dealt injury blow ahead of Kazakh clash | Rovers face stiff Drogheda test | Fergie on Rooney and Ronaldo
Phil Egan brings you Thursday’s Football Daily as Ireland step up preparations for Friday’s World Cup play-off semi-final away to Kazakhstan. There’s a major injury blow for Carla Ward with Jess Ziu ruled out of the first leg, while Katie McCabe and Marissa Sheva are suspended and Denise…
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‘It makes people accountable…’ - Irish football funding in 2026 | Keith Long & Vinny Perth | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Keith Long & Vinny Perth joins Colm Boohig & Kathleen McNamee to chat through his new role as Academy Director at Shelbourne, and why stepping away from first-team management was a conscious move after spells with Bohs and Waterford. They dig into what increased government funding means for…
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland 21s book playoff after win over England | Bradley 'proud' of Bazunu | Messi and Ronaldo's differing international careers
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland’s U21s famous night at a sold-out Turner’s Cross, coming from behind to beat England 3-1 and book their place in the European Championship play-offs. Jim Crawford reacts to a huge performance, while two-goal hero Tommy Lonergan…
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Jonathan Douglas - You Had To Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig and Enda Coll are joined alongside former Blackburn, Brentford, Leeds and Irish international Jonathan Douglas. Jonathan runs the lads through some of his ‘You had to be there’ moments, from his one and only Premier League goal to his beloved GAA. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday...
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'We are extremely proud of him' | Bradley on Bazunu's stance | Rovers chase the title | Off The Ball Football
With the Premier Division title race on a knife-edge, Stephen Bradley gives an update on Shamrock Rovers’ squad ahead of Drogheda, and explains why the focus stays firmly on “us” with five games to go and no points separating the contenders. Bradley also addresses the fallout from the recent...
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THE LOI POD: McClean's case against Derry, FAI Cup Semi-Final weekend & the Title Race pushes on | OFF THE BALL
Stephen and Gareth are back, sadly Vinny can't make it, but that makes the focus on Derry even more special. It's a big week in Off The Ball towers as we prepare to bring you both Club Orange Men's FAI Cup Semi-Finals this weekend. Ben Symes and Vinny Perth will be at Dalymount Park on Friday…
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Ireland's winners and losers of the window, and reasons to be optimistic! | The Green Scene on OFF THE BALL
The Green Scene is back as Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson look back on a truly chaotic Ireland international window — from the flat night in Kosovo to the highs and late collapse against Austria, and the strange setting of playing Israel in both rural Serbia & Hungary... We get into...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: UEFA investigate spit-gate | Ward coy on future | Messi brings curtain down on Argentina career
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news that UEFA has opened an investigation into an alleged half-time incident during Ireland’s Nations League clash with Israel in Serbia, after a member of the Irish backroom staff claimed he was spat at by an Israeli player. It’s also a massive...
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The COYGIG Pod | The World Cup qualifiers are here, Arsenal and Slegers feeling the pressure
On this week's episode of The COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron begin the build-up to the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off double-header against Kazakhstan, and look back at the final weekend of WSL action before the first international break of the season. Man...
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland held by Israel as spitting allegation is made
Phil Egan rounds up Monday’s Football Daily as Ireland’s international window ends with a tense 1-1 draw with Israel in Serbia. Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty had the Boys in Green ahead before Dor Peretz levelled after the break, leaving Ireland third in the group. Heimir Hallgrímsson…
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IRELAND v ISRAEL, Part 2 | 'I'm just glad this is over.' | Off The Ball Breakfast
Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy, John Fallon & Ben Symes react to Ireland v Israel last night, and sum up the last week in Irish football. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
The Football Show on Off The Ball with Eoin & Nathan. Saturday Football with John Duggan and guests. Football Off The Ball Breakfast, OTB Roadshows. Subscribe for all of that and much more.
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