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Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon chat to Manchester United writer Daniel Harris about their League Cup win last night, the current strength and depth in the squad and the impact Erik ten Hag has had on Jadon Sancho. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Mick McCarthy was joined by Gavin Cooney of The42.ie to analyse the winter transfer business of the top Premier League clubs on Wednesday’s edition of The Football Show ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Phil Egan joins Ger and Shane for the final Deal or No Deal of the transfer window to reflect on the Deadline Day moves. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Ex-Arsenal & Liverpool star Gilly Flaherty joins Ger, Shane & Kathleen on #OTBAM after record fees and a potential move for Katie McCabe made for a dramatic Deadline Day in the women's football transfer window. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Dan McDonnell and Mick McCarthy joined Michael Verney on The Football Show as the winter transfer window drew to a close. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Phil Egan joins Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for a deadline day Deal or No Deal special. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Alanna Cunnane is stepping in for Kathleen this week as we take a step away from a WSL-less weekend and have a look back at one of the most seismic moments in Irish women's football, 'The Strike', with two people who were at the core of it, our Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne. What was the real aim, how did it come to that point and ultimately, has it actually made a difference now...? Got a question for the pod? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.

Brighton correspondent with The Athletic Andy Naylor joined the Football Show with Adrian Barry on Monday night's Off The Ball. He provided an update on Republic of Ireland starlet Evan Ferguson, discussed Aaron Connolly's future with the Seagulls and why Roberto De Zerbi's side can lose massive stars and keep on shining. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.
Former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane joined Adrian Barry on the Football Show to discuss his former club Everton and their new manager Sean Dyche and why if Evan Ferguson can stay fit, he can be perfect for the national side under Stephen Kenny. Football is in association with Sky

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by Mark Lawrenson for Monday’s OTBAM and to review all of the weekend’s FA Cup action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
OTB's John Duggan was joined by the Irish football legend Brian Kerr and author Dermot Looney to discuss the history of St Patrick's Athletic and Dermot's book "Saints Rising". Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

OTB's John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Damien Delaney, Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell and the broadcaster Johnny Ward to discuss the fourth round ties in the FA Cup, Man City getting one over on title rivals Arsenal and their memories of Deadline Day. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Republic of Ireland legend John Giles spoke to Nathan Murphy on Thursday's OTB. Football on OTB with Sky.

Ireland and Derby County midfielder Conor Hourihane joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss the promotion race in League One and his role within the Ireland squad. (0:00 - 09:15) - Playing regularly at Derby and the Rams' unbeaten run. (09:15 - 17:00) - Premier League with Aston Villa, Jack Grealish's ability, adapting his game. (17:00 - 31:43) - Idolising Roy Keane, Jason Knight's development. ((31:43 - end) - Playing under Stephen Kenny, continued international ambitions. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The Times' Charlotte Duncker joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Manchester United earned a 3-0 win at the City Ground in the first leg of their League Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Richie McCormack was joined by journalist Gavin Cooney for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show on Off The Ball. From the divine Wout Weghorst to the wildly underrated Roberto Martinez, Richie and Gavin got through it all tonight. In association with Sky

Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Nathan Murphy joined Ger and Shane in studio to pick through his Premier League XI of the season so far. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Richie McCormack is joined by Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent for Tuesday’s edition of the Football Show. Football on OTB with Sky.

Richie McCormack was joined by Italian football journalist Daniele Fisichella to explain why Juventus have been docked 15 points, whether the decision will stand, and what ramifications this may have for Serie A on the whole. Football in association with Sky

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The Daily Mail's Dominic King joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to discuss where Everton go next following the sacking of manager Frank Lampard. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

We had half a week of WSL with the weather once more proving to be an unnecessary issue for the league. There was also news of Vera Pauw's contract situation post WC and Emma Carroll is back with a TOTW. Got a question for Kathleen, Karen & Emma? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.
Richie McCormack was joined by Jonathan Wilson and Miguel Delaney for the Football Show on Monday's Off The Ball. Everton have opted to sack Frank Lampard as they desperately attempt to maintain their Premier League status. Be it Sean Dyche, Marcelo Bielsa or whomever else that replaces him, does the club have any chance of being successful with the chaos of their off-pitch goings-on. Elsewhere, Arsenal's young guns showed their title credentials against Manchester United - but is it too early to talk title run-ins? Football is in association with Sky

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

The Evening Standard's Simon Collings joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Arsenal bolstered their title credentials with a 3-2 victory over Man United on Sunday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Elliott, broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell to discuss the latest action in the Premier League including managers on the brink, game changing transfers and a mouthwatering clash between Arsenal and Manchester United. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Will O'Callaghan was joined by former Ireland international David Connolly and OTB's own Phil Egan to preview the weekend's Premier League action on the Football Kick-Off. In association with Sky
Martin Lipton joined OTBAM this morning, talking to Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon about Tottenham, Manchester City and Arsenal. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

BBC commentator Adam Pope joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss all things Leeds United as the pressure mounts on Jesse Marsch. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.

John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to discuss Arsenal's title bid, Manchester United's big step forward, and why Antonio Conte deserves better from Tottenham. ⚽️ on OTB with Sky.
Former Ireland international Curtis Fleming joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. Following on from an independent FA panel's report into allegations of racist behaviour by former Crawley Town manager, John Yems, Curtis explored why there has been such backlash to the 18-month ban Yems was given and some of the language that was used to describe his actions. Football is in association with Sky

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Football writer Andy Mitten joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM to discuss the renewed sense of positivity at Old Trafford right now, despite Man United being held to a 1-all draw at Crystal Palace Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

Will O'Callaghan is joined by Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent and the latest St. Patricks Atheltic signing, Jake Mulraney, for the Wednesday edition of the Football Show. Football w/ @SkyIreland

Journalist Matt Slater joined Will O'Callaghan on Wednesday's Off The Ball to tell us all about Jim Ratcliffe, the man who has expressed an interest of buying Manchester United. Football in association with Sky

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Will O'Callaghan was joined live from Spain by Spanish football writer Graham Hunter to look back on Barcelona's victory over their eternal rivals Real Madrid in Riyadh, how both sides are looking ahead of their respective meetings with Manchester United and, Liverpool in Europe and the success of Casemiro at Manchester United. Football with Sky Ireland

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily as Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from the world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Former Irish goalkeeper Shay Given joined Shane Hannon and Adrian Barry on OTBAM to talk about whether Newcastle can challenge for the title, the impact of Bruno Guimarães' injury and to review the Manchester derby. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

Shane Hannon and Adrian Barry were joined by Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson to discuss Klopp's position at the club, how they might pull themselves out of their current rut and preview their upcoming game against Wolves.

The WSL is back so that means the pod is back in full-on analysis mode! There's no TOTW, but with all the transfer talk going on that's no problem! Kathleen, Emma & Karen also reflect on the fairly monumentous week the podcast had thanks to the honestly and openness of Emma Mukandi. Got a question for Kathleen, Karen & Emma? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.
Nathan Murphy was joined by Northern Football Correspondent Dominic King to discuss the mess that is Everton Football Club. Football with Sky Ireland.
Nathan Murphy was joined by journalists Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair to discuss a very busy weekend of Premier League action. Following Manchester United's defeat of Manchester City and Arsenal's dismantling of Tottenham Hotspur, the lads examined where all four teams stand on Monday's Off The Ball. Football in association with Sky
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