Troy Parrott

Troy Parrott scored a goal and bagged an assist as he helped his AZ Alkmaar side to silverware, lifting the Dutch Cup with a 5-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen.

AZ Alkmaar chose to rest star striker Troy Parrott as they failed to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit in their home UEFA Conference League tie with Shakhtar Donetsk.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the Europa League and the international game. Bayern Munich edge a seven-goal thriller to knock out Real Madrid and book their Champions League semi-final spot. Goals galore at the Allianz Arena, with Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and more all making headlines. Harry Kane celebrates a milestone season and looks ahead to his first-ever Champions League semi-final. Late drama as Eduardo Camavinga sees red before Bayern seal it in stoppage time. Arsenal grind out a scoreless draw with Sporting to reach back-to-back Champions League semi-finals. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s mentality and hits back at criticism of their season. Debate on Off The Ball Breakfast about whether the Premier League faces an “existential crisis”. Liverpool suffer a major blow as Hugo Ekitike ruptures his Achilles and misses the World Cup. Discussion around Mohamed Salah’s form and whether physical decline is a factor. Europa League quarter-final build-up with Aston Villa holding a strong lead over Bologna. Nottingham Forest boosted by Chris Wood’s return ahead of their clash with Porto. Conference League focus as Crystal Palace aim to finish the job against Fiorentina. Irish interest across Europe, with Troy Parrott, Andrew Omobamidele and others chasing comebacks. And how does it feel to be Irish? Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Premier League, plus Ireland are in Poland for a World Cup Qualifier. Manchester City score three second-half goals to beat Chelsea and close the gap on Arsenal. Pep Guardiola reacts as City move within striking distance in the title race. Chelsea’s Champions League hopes dented after a third straight league defeat without scoring. Liam Rosenior reflects on his selection decisions following the Stamford Bridge loss. Keith Treacy backs Manchester City to win the Premier League title. Tottenham slip closer to relegation after defeat to Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s early test. Sunderland climb the table while Granit Xhaka praises the fans after the narrow win. Sunderland condemn racist abuse aimed at Brian Brobbey following the Spurs victory. Newcastle surrender another lead as Crystal Palace snatch a late win. Manchester United prepare for a heated rivalry clash with Leeds at Old Trafford. Ireland train in Gdansk ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifier, while Troy Parrott scores again for AZ. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League. Liverpool’s quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot’s side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris. Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring. Luis Enrique praised PSG’s creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play. Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty. Pau Cubarsi’s red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control. Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties. Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar’s Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk. Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina. Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds off all the international action as Ireland’s campaign ends with a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium. Troy Parrott has two goals ruled out for offside, with the second likely standing if VAR had been available. Senior debuts for James Abankwah and Bosun Lawal, while Harvey Vale makes his first Dublin appearance. Mark Travers replaces Caoimhin Kelleher at half-time; Seamus Coleman receives a standing ovation on what could be his final Ireland outing. A total of 17 substitutions made, with Johnny Kenny going close late after Adam Idah’s flick. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson describes the game as “strange” after the stalemate. Bosun Lawal reflects on a proud moment making his senior international debut. Nearly 40,000 fans attend; Jayson Molumby praises the continued support. Assistant coach John O’Shea calls working with Ireland a privilege amid contract uncertainty. Finn Azaz impresses in attack, with Hallgrimsson highlighting his growing importance. Ireland U21s beat Kazakhstan 1-0, and the U17s qualify for another World Cup after a 7-0 win over Slovakia. League of Ireland coverage returns with Drogheda United hosting Bohemians. Italy miss a third straight World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Sweden, Türkiye, DR Congo, Czechia and Iraq confirm World Cup qualification. Scotland lose to Côte d’Ivoire, England fall to Japan, and Northern Ireland draw with Wales in friendly action. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The final four European spots in the 2026 World Cup will be decided tonight, the final day of the March international break, with all five home nations also in friendly action this evening. talkSPO…

The expansion of this summer’s 48-team tournament mean Tuesday’s games will be the best we see until the round of 16 Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Live in a World Cup host city? Tell us your stories There is always a slightly odd rhythm to the World Cup. The final round of qualifying games is almost invariably more exciting than the early games at the tournament itself, and now with 32 teams making it through the group stage and into the knockout rounds, that is likely to be even more true for the 2026 edition. Those final qualifiers in November were thrilling and meaningful – Troy Parrott’s hat-trick! Scotland scoring two absurdly good goals in the same game! DR Congo beating Nigeria on penalties as bottles rained down from the stands! Honduras failing to score against Costa Rica! – and Tuesday will be too as 12 teams battle for the six remaining slots. But for those not involved in World Cup playoffs, there is an unsatisfying phoniness to the friendlies they must play instead, with experimental line-ups and weary players going through glorified training exercises. While it’s never good to be letting in five goals, neither the USA nor Ghana should be too concerned about the defeats to Belgium or Austria.

Ahead of the UEFA qualifying playoffs, Rog sits down with Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson to discuss his team’s remarkable journey to and the belief growing within the squad. Hallgrímsson reflects on taking over an Ireland side in transition, why he saw parallels with his historic Iceland team, and how he’s built a harder, more resilient identity. He also breaks down striker Troy Parrott’s incredible goal-scoring run, including his dramatic winner in Hungary, and what it takes to deliver in the biggest moments. Plus, Hallgrímsson previews Ireland’s decisive playoff clash against Czech Republic and explains why this squad is learning to embrace the pressure of the occasion. Presented by Christopher Ward. To celebrate our partnership with Men in Blazers, Christopher Ward is giving one lucky soccer fan the chance to win any Trident watch of their choice. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog, Rory Smith, and James Horncastle break down the UEFA playoffs, where Italy once again stare down the pressure of qualification and the weight of past failures. Elsewhere, the Republic of Ireland arrive as a dangerous, in-form contender fueled by belief, led by the red-hot Troy Parrott. Next, they turn to the intercontinental playoffs, where underdog stories like New Caledonia and high-stakes clashes across continents highlight the global reach of the expanded tournament. Plus, predictions for who claims the final spots on football’s biggest stage. Presented by Christopher Ward. To celebrate our partnership with Men in Blazers, Christopher Ward is giving one lucky soccer fan the chance to win any Trident watch of their choice. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott’s journey so far! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game. Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount Park Dawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitions Team news and key absences ahead of tonight’s crucial clash in Dublin Shamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght Stadium Stephen Bradley praises Galway’s progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meeting Derry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat’s all in action across a packed LOI schedule First Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FC Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in Europe Heimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland’s high-stakes playoff in Prague Europa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas Tuchel Premier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developments Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League. Heimir Hallgrimsson names his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff showdown with Czechia in Prague. Squad update from Abbottstown includes returning faces and a potential new addition. Liverpool cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield. Goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah highlight one of Liverpool’s standout performances of the season. Barcelona dismantle Newcastle in a dramatic 7-2 win on the night, sealing an 8-3 aggregate victory. Reaction from Hansi Flick and Eddie Howe after a chaotic and high-scoring European clash. Tottenham win under Igor Tudor but still exit the Champions League after a narrow aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid. Harry Kane hits a historic milestone, becoming the first English player to score 50 Champions League goals as Bayern advance. Quarter-final ties confirmed, including Liverpool vs PSG and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich. Manchester United talking points: Michael Carrick backs his players for England recalls, while Gary Neville weighs in on the club’s managerial future. Europa League drama as Ferencvaros collapse against Braga, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face decisive second legs. Wider football updates including Troy Parrott’s European hopes, Championship and WSL results, and FIFA discussions over Iran’s World Cup participation. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news from the Champions League, the Premier League and the international game. Senegal stripped of their AFCON title two months after they beat Morrocco in a bizarre final CAF have handed Morrocco a 3-0 win following the Senegalese team leaving the pitch in the final 2 months ago. Pep Guardiola admits his team are still a work in progress as they bow out of the Champions League Mikel Arteta praises his players as Eze and Rice propel the Gunners to the Quarter-Finals Bodo/Glimt's fairytale European run is over following defeat to Sporting Chelsea crash out of Europe with a heavy aggregate defeat against PSG Arne Slot states that his team are ready for tonight's clash with Galatasaray Newcastle are on an even playing-field as they head to Camp Nou AC Milan are looking at move for Troy Parrott in the Summer Kaspar Schmeichel admits his career might be over Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game. Preview of Monday’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick’s weekend double-header continues. St. Patrick’s Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win. Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after Friday’s 2–1 defeat to Shelbourne. St. Pats head coach Stephen Kenny urges his in-form side to stay grounded despite their winning run. Northside Dublin derby at Tolka Park as Shelbourne face Bohemians, with Bohs looking to hold top spot. Drogheda United attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when Shamrock Rovers visit Sullivan and Lambe Park. Dundalk carry momentum from their 5–0 win over Waterford into a clash with struggling Sligo Rovers. Galway United welcome bottom side Waterford to Eamonn Deacy Park in the night’s late kick-off. Waterford strengthen their defence by signing former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Long. Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with a goal and two assists ahead of this week’s Ireland squad announcement. Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3–1, boosting their push for Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick. Tottenham Hotspur grab a late point at Liverpool, with Richarlison cancelling out Dominik Szoboszlai’s opener. Real Madrid welcome back Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Plus updates from the Premier League, Scotland, international squads and the latest World Cup controversy involving Iran Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League. Preview of tonight’s League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United. Stephen Kenny’s St Pat’s look to continue their strong start after last week’s late win away to Shelbourne FC. Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield. Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and break their recent scoring drought against St Pat’s under manager Kevin Doherty. Live commentary details from Richmond Park with Phil Egan and Richie Towell. Derry City and Shelbourne FC both aim to improve inconsistent starts to the season. Tiernan Lynch reacts to criticism following Derry’s defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers. Tactical debate on the LOI Pod as former midfielder Gareth McGlynn questions Derry’s defensive setup. League leaders Bohemian FC look to continue their winning run against Galway United at Dalymount Park. John Caulfield’s Galway side continue their battle for points, with Patrick Hickey set to face his former club. Winless sides Dundalk FC and Waterford FC meet at Oriel Park in search of their first victory of the season. Troy Parrott scores twice for AZ Alkmaar against Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League. European round-up including a win for Robbie Keane’s Ferencvárosi TC and Aston Villa’s advantage over Lille OSC. Reece James signs a new long-term contract with Chelsea FC. David McGoldrick discusses the possibility of a return to the Republic of Ireland national football team ahead of the upcoming international break. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week. Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Pep Guardiola admits his side face an “uphill battle” to stay in the tie despite Madrid missing stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. Holders Paris Saint‑Germain punish Chelsea 5–2 in Paris with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite a spirited fightback from the visitors. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior takes responsibility for his side’s late collapse but insists there were positives against the reigning European champions. Arsenal rescue a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz. Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must be more clinical in the second leg as the Champions League knockout stage shows its difficulty. Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt make the most of their Arctic home advantage with a dominant 3–0 win over Sporting CP. Europa League action tonight: Aston Villa host Lille OSC as boss Unai Emery demands a return to their usual structure. Relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest juggle domestic survival with Europe as they face FC Midtjylland at the City Ground. Robbie Keane leads Ferencvárosi TC into a tough Europa League tie against SC Braga in Budapest. Conference League spotlight: Troy Parrott and AZ Alkmaar take on SK Slavia Prague while Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca. Championship roundup: Coventry City edge closer to promotion with a 3–0 win over Preston North End as the Sky Blues go eight points clear at the top. Ireland striker crisis deepens: veteran forward David McGoldrick could make a shock return to the Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup play-off with Czech Republic national football team. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from last night's Premier League action and Celtic keep their title challenge on track, whilst Troy Parrott is into another Dutch Cup final. Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow 1–0 win away to Brighton, with the result sparking debate about their game management and time-wasting tactics. Mikel Arteta defends his side’s approach in the title race after criticism from Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler. Brighton’s frustration grows as Opta stats show Arsenal took over 30 minutes of restart time, prompting Hürzeler to claim only one team tried to play football. Bukayo Saka marks his 300th Arsenal appearance in style, scoring the decisive goal as Arteta praises the England international’s importance to the team. Manchester City drop points in a dramatic 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side seven points off the pace. Manchester United suffer their first defeat under Michael Carrick, losing 2–1 at Newcastle despite playing against ten men for the entire second half. João Pedro hits a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4–1, with Liam Rosenior praising the Brazilian striker’s form this season. West Ham boost their survival hopes with a 1–0 win at Fulham, thanks to another crucial goal from in-form winger Crysencio Summerville. Tottenham boss Igor Tudor dismisses relegation talk ahead of Spurs’ crucial clash with Crystal Palace, while Palace manager Oliver Glasner backs Brennan Johnson to shine against his former club. Elsewhere, Celtic stay in the Scottish title hunt, while Ireland striker Troy Parrott helps AZ Alkmaar reach the Dutch Cup final ahead of the upcoming international break. 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.'

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.'

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland's game with Israel, plus the PFAI response, and also a look back at last night's action in Europe, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League action. FAI CEO David Courell insists Ireland will fulfil their international fixtures against Israel despite growing calls for a boycott, saying the association must act in the best interests of Irish football. Players’ voices enter the debate as the PFAI reveals 63% of surveyed members oppose playing Israel, with Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes urging respect for players’ opinions. Fallout continues from flare incidents at Oriel Park, with Courell condemning the scenes and government funding for League of Ireland artificial pitches paused as a result. Government reaction examined as Junior Minister Charlie McConalogue addresses the controversial decision to halt funding across the entire League of Ireland. Attention turns to Dalymount Park, where Bohemians prepare for an emotional final season at their historic home with a huge derby clash against Shamrock Rovers. Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn discuss Derry City’s slow start and debate where James McClean best fits into Tiernan Lynch’s plans on the LOI Pod. Champions League drama as Galatasaray survive a Juventus comeback thriller to progress to the last-16 after a seven-goal aggregate battle. Holders PSG edge past Monaco in an all-French clash, while Real Madrid overcome Benfica and Atalanta complete a stunning comeback to stay alive in Europe. Focus shifts to the Europa League, where Celtic boss Martin O’Neill balances squad rotation with belief ahead of a tough second leg against Stuttgart. Nottingham Forest take a commanding lead into their clash with Fenerbahce, but manager Vitor Pereira warns his players not to become complacent. Conference League storylines include Troy Parrott aiming to fire AZ Alkmaar to qualification and Crystal Palace pushing to stay competitive across multiple fronts. Richie Towell reflects on his experiences alongside Liam Rosenior, offering insight into the mindset and qualities of the current Chelsea manager. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join