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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League. Republic of Ireland report a full squad fitness ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Czechia in Prague. Assistant coach John O'Shea provides a positive update as preparations ramp up. Key players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Nathan Collins and Seamus Coleman have all arrived in camp. Extensive Off The Ball coverage planned, with live commentary and fan content from Prague. Drogheda United remove Joanna Byrne as co-chair following a breakdown in trust with owners Trivela Group. Benjamin Boycott steps in as sole chairperson while the club searches for replacements. Manchester City win their 9th EFL Cup with a 2–0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley. Nico O'Reilly scores both goals in a standout performance. Manager Pep Guardiola hails the club’s strength after another trophy win. Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use the defeat as motivation for remaining competitions. Tottenham Hotspur slide closer to relegation after a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Forest boost survival hopes and continue strong form under Vitor Pereira. Sunderland complete a dramatic league double over Newcastle United with a last-minute derby win. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe calls the defeat worse than their heavy loss to FC Barcelona. Harvey Barnes set for an England recall after strong form, rejecting interest from Scotland. Racism incident mars the derby, with Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida receiving support after alleged abuse. Aston Villa beat West Ham United to move into the top four. Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped by Real Madrid for lateness, while missing out on England selection. Celtic fall to defeat against Dundee United, leaving them off the title pace. Pop star Chappell Roan apologises after an incident involving Jorginho’s daughter and her security team. Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins. They discuss his journey into football coming from a footballing family and moving to England at the age of 15 to join Stoke City's academy. He talks about being the first in his family to play for Republic of Ireland and their chances of making the World Cup this summer. He also speaks about life at Brentford under Keith Andrews. 0’30 - First memories of playing football and always being around football 1’30 - Could he have ended up in Gaelic football and first football team 2’40 - His first big break and coming over to England at 15 3’53 - What game would he relive? 5’00 - Has he allowed himself to think about making the play off with Ireland? 5’30 - Keith Andrews coming in and his relationship with him 6’45 - What was he like as a youngster and family 8’36 - How he spends his spare time 9’40 - What do people get wrong about him? 10’49 - What would he be if he wasn’t a footballer? 11’00 - Post football 12’00 - Proudest moment and what else he wants to achieve

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game to the Premier League and beyond. The Republic of Ireland fall to a heart-breaking 2–1 defeat against France at Tallaght Stadium despite a spirited display. Katie McCabe gives Ireland the perfect start, finishing brilliantly after carving France open with Emily Murphy in front of a record crowd of 8,376. France’s quality off the bench proves decisive as Melvine Malard comes on to score twice in eight minutes to snatch all three points. Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts with pride post-match, praising her side’s courage and performance. Player of the Match Emily Murphy reflects on testing one of the world’s best teams right to the end. Elsewhere in qualifying, England women's national football team hammer Ukraine 6–1, Scotland win 5–0 in Luxembourg, Wales draw 2–2 in the Czech Republic, and Northern Ireland lose 2–0 to Switzerland. Attention turns to Ireland’s next test away to Netherlands women's national football team in Utrecht this Saturday after the Dutch drew 2–2 with Poland. In the Premier League, Liverpool suffer a ninth league defeat of the season, beaten 2–1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., leaving them stuck in fifth. Arne Slot admits his side must improve at both ends, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his team’s response to a late equaliser. Everton secure their first home win in three months against Burnley, Brentford draw 0–0 at Bournemouth with Nathan Collins playing 90 minutes. Tonight’s title race heats up as Manchester City F.C. face Nottingham Forest with Pep Guardiola insisting there’s no margin for error, while leaders Arsenal F.C. travel to Brighton amid set-piece controversy surrounding Mikel Arteta. Manchester United look to continue strong form under Michael Carrick away to Newcastle United F.C., Celtic aim to keep their Scottish title hopes alive, Troy Parrott eyes a Dutch Cup semi-final start with AZ Alkmaar, and the latest Outside The Box podcast is available now. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join 'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital. Kick off is at 8 o’clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, the trio chat about Nathan Collins' form with Brentford, and who could be in with a shout of getting into the defensive positions in March's squad for Czechia. Is Andrew Omobamidele's new found form at Strasbourg going to catapult him into the picture, or what about James Abankwah's strong displays for Watford in the English Championship? With the game coming ever closer, who is going to partner Troy Parrott up top, will it be Chiedozie Ogbene? And what is the latest on Evan Ferguson's injury woe at Roma? There is a healthy discussion around Jack Moylan and whether he could be in a squad, and also is there room for a Sinclair Armstrong? Matthew regales the excellence of fan favourite David 'Didzy' McGoldrick and what could have been. After Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan's comments after the Louth derby, the lads get into why Irish football fan culture is so important and why it is changing. And there is an update as to why the violence in Mexico is something worth keeping an eye on ahead of this summer's World Cup. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact 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/join

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, Ben continues his push to have all Irish players playing in Europe, whilst Matthew keeps us up-to-date with all the Irish going on in the EFL. Coleman vs Doherty: We debate who should start at right wing-back against Czechia and ask if Ireland suddenly have a problem in that position. Alan Browne’s role: Can Browne’s energy and versatility still make him a key piece of this Ireland side? Life without Cullen: Matthew gives an update on centre-midfield options and who can realistically step in. Nathan Collins watch: Should we be concerned that Brentford have looked solid without him for the last two games? Injury doubts: We unpack the reported knock that kept Collins out against Aston Villa. Parrott’s momentum: Troy Parrott’s weekend drama—goal controversially ruled out against Ajax, plus an assist. Ferguson fitness fears: Evan Ferguson’s latest ankle setback and why the recurring sprains are becoming a real worry. Gasperini speaks: We react to Roma’s boss detailing Ferguson’s physical and psychological struggles. Can they play together?: Heimir Halgrimsson on his reasoning behind why Ferguson and Parrott could work as a front two. Selection headaches: Who starts at RWB, who anchors midfield, and who leads the line right now? Fixtures & fresh faces: A potential Canada friendly and Jacob Devaney's stardom at St. Mirren. Around the leagues: Irish moves abroad (Furlong, Reghba, Okoflex), chaos at Wigan, and Ireland’s first World Cup song with Kaeyan – “Troy Parrott.” And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact 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/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin tonight. Heimir Hallgrimsson wants intensity, but intensity within a structure. Nathan Collins hates losing, and wants the run to stop. Dion Fanning on the lack of a sports psychologist. Northern Ireland suffer a World Cup blow. Pico Lopes is on his way to the World Cup. And Megan Campbell calls time on an historic career. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin. Heimir Hallgrimsson can take a bad performance as long as there is three points at the end of it. Nathan Collins on a different type of challenge they faced against Portugal. David Meyler on the development of Irish footballers. Scotland on the precipice of qualification. Pico Lopes has history at his feet. And a huge night in store for Michael O'Neill and Northern Ireland. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the fallout from last night's horror show for the Republic of Ireland in Yerevan. We hear from James McClean, Glenn Whelan, plus manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins after a damaging defeat to Armenia. Last night was a good one for two Shamrock Rovers players, however, with one set to grace next summer's World Cup finals. And last night's CAF qualifiers have come at a cost to Manchester City ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad.

It's been a summer of change for Brentford with their manager Thomas Frank, talisman Bryan Mbeumo and captain Christian Norgaard all leaving the club, and now striker Yoane Wissa also wants out. Is Brentford fan Tom Medd concerned? Of course not! Find out which three assets from The Bees are currently in his FPL Team. There's discussion on the new additions, what else is required, the prospects for new captain Nathan Collins and possible OOP Keane Lewis-Potter who have been priced at 5.0, discussion on the 4.5s, and there's analysis of whether real consideration should be given to Kevin Schade (7.0) and Igor Thiago (6.0) Follow Tom on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FPLDummyTom Next on Correspondent Week: ep.9 with Chris Stone on West Ham Tomorrow on Correspondent Week: Chris Stone on West Ham, Alex Trembath on Manchester United, Simon Bibby on Newcastle and Gary Mantle on Chelsea Tonight on Patreon: The Debrief with Suj on today's four Podcasts (IT+) and After The Podcast with today's Correspondents (AT) Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #FantasyPremierLeague #FPL #Brentford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to the Republic of Ireland's drab scoreless draw away to Luxembourg. We hear from Jack Taylor, Max O'Leary and captain Nathan Collins. We hear from new Manchester City signing Tijani Reijnders as Kevin de Bruyne heads to the Italian champions. The 'here we go' for Florian Wirtz appears premature. Brazil, Ecuador and Australia book their World Cup places, but Palestine are robbed of a playoff.

A slighty different Clash of the Correspondents this week as the Podcast is split in to two halves. Firsty James is joined by Nottingham Forest Correspondent Mark Sutherns to discuss Forest's FA Cup Semi Final defeat, their challenge for a top 5 place, concerns that they may be overperforming against the data we can see and there's discussion on the likes of Nikola Milenkovic, Anthony Elanga and Chris Wood. Then Tom Medd joins James to chat Brentford's own possible late push for a European place, their excellent final fixtures, the prospects for the likes of Nathan Collins, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, plus the future of Thomas Frank. Follow Mark on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FFScout_Mark Follow Tom on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FPLDummyTom For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-127630237 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠ #NFFC #BFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a change in management at Liverpool. We get reaction to all of last night's Premier League action, with OTB's Nathan Murphy catching up with both Jake O'Brien and Nathan Collins. Ruben Amorim vows to speak to Alejandro Garnacho about his petulance. And a Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Bavarian giants on a free this summer.

Today marks the 65th birthday of one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers - one Paul McGrath. Back in October, he sat down for a lengthy chat with Eoin Sheahan to discuss the current state of Irish football, the similarities between himself and Nathan Collins and lots lots more. You can hear the full podcast by becoming an Off The Ball member now and digging into our limitless archive. In this segment, Paul discusses his love of music and his permanent ties to St. Patrick's Athletic. Happy birthday Paul!

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the latest football news. We hear from Heimir Hallgrimsson on his task of replacing Chiedozie Ogbene, and Nathan Collins on why he makes a good captain ahead of tonight's clash of the Republic of Ireland and Finland. There's reaction as a second video allegedly featuring David Coote comes to light. Clubs line up for compensation should Manchester City be found guilty of their 115 charges. Bohemians have moved to rectify this season's goal shortage. And there's reaction to last night's Women's Champions League action, as ten-woman Celtic run Chelsea close.

On a Wednesday Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins ahead of tomorrow night's Nations League clash with England. Hallgrimsson addresses Robbie Keane's controversial cap presentation to the squad, the latest fitness updates on Dara O'Shea and Festy Ebosele, and Andrew Moran's potential for a second cap this week. We also hear from new England call-up Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the influence upon his career of one Roy Keane. And the ex-Limerick hurler that's joined Liverpool.

Ireland defender Louise Quinn joined The Football Show this evening to talk to Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan about all things Ireland football. With a big international window coming up, some massive club games in England and her own injury challenges, Quinn still found time to explain what she loves about watching Nathan Collins as a player. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

Nathan Collins speaks to the assembled media in Dublin ahead of Ireland's game against France this week.

On The Transfer Window Show James is joined by Peter Featherstone from fpl.team to discuss all the latest stories effecting Premier League clubs in the transfer window. There's discussion on some of the latest completed moves including Pau Torres, Nathan Collins and Manor Soloman; the continued exodus of players from Stamford Bridge and all the latest rumours including Manchester United's attempts to sign Andre Onana and Saudi Arabia's continued attempt to sign stars that has included links with the likes of Aleksander Mitrovic and Jordan Henderson... Check out https://fpl.team/ Support fpl.team https://ko-fi.com/fplteam Follow Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fplteam_ Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James presents his Ask James stream live on YouTube at 12pm BST with an audio version to follow All This Week On Patreon it's Saudi Arabia Week Monday: The Perception Tuesday: Football in Saudi Arabia Wednesday: The Public Investment Fund Thursday: The Transfer Market Friday: The Goal For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-85843091 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #Transfers #TheTransferWindowShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices