Cup Drama

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game. League of Ireland focus – Shamrock Rovers travel to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne in a Dublin derby with the Hoops looking to close the gap on leaders Bohemians. Stephen Bradley preview – The Rovers boss reflects on the challenge of facing Shelbourne regardless of form. Shels’ mixed start – Joey O’Brien’s side come into the game after a narrow derby defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic. Athlone claim silverware – Athlone Town defeat Shelbourne 1-0 to win the President’s Cup ahead of the new Women’s National League season. Dana Sheriff strikes – The returning American forward scores the decisive goal for last season’s double winners. Evan Ferguson injury blow – The Roma loanee is set for ankle surgery and will miss Ireland’s upcoming playoff with Czechia. World Cup hopes debate – David Sneyd and Keith Treacy discuss whether Ferguson could still feature at this summer’s World Cup if Ireland qualify. Greg Cunningham interview – The former Ireland international recalls his breakthrough at Manchester City and Carlos Tevez’s influence. Old Firm drama – Celtic defeat Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final amid pitch-invasion scenes at Ibrox. FA Cup storylines – Brentford boss Keith Andrews targets progression at West Ham, while Leeds and Southampton also advance. Championship roundup – Middlesbrough strengthen their promotion push with a big win at QPR as Alan Browne gets on the scoresheet. Global football headlines – Mass red cards in a fiery Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro final and geopolitical issues impacting Iraq’s World Cup playoff preparations. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from all the weekends FA Cup action, plus the title race heats up in Scotland and there is hope for Spurs' new boy Igor Tudor. A full roundup of the weekend’s FA Cup drama, featuring big wins for Arsenal, Leeds United and Fulham. Mikel Arteta praises his squad players after Arsenal’s dominant 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic. Leeds United edge past Birmingham City on penalties — Daniel Farke sets his sights on a deeper cup run. Fulham come from behind to beat Stoke City after making 10 changes — Marco Silva vindicated. Narrow victories for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland keep their cup dreams alive. Giant-killers Macclesfield FC look to shock Brentford after dumping out holders Crystal Palace. Keith Andrews on avoiding complacency — plus a memorable studio story involving impressionist Risteard Cooper. Scottish Premiership title race tightens as Rangers defeat Heart of Midlothian in a six-goal thriller. Defending champions Celtic stage a dramatic late comeback against Kilmarnock to stay in the hunt. Managers react as just three points separate the top three in Scotland’s top flight. Teenage talent Owen Elding nets his first goal for Hibernian after his move from Sligo Rovers. Off-field debate continues as Jim Ratcliffe’s impact at Manchester United comes under scrutiny. A huge Championship showdown as Coventry City face leaders Middlesbrough in a top-of-the-table clash. Former boss Slaven Bilic backs new Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor to bring attacking flair to north London. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join