Best Celtic Rugby Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Kevin Kilbane's Top 5 sporting moments of 2025 | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 53:46

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It really has been a remarkable sporting year! To recap all of the lows and highs of sport in 2025, Colm Boohig was joined by the 110-capped Irish international Kevin Kilbane in this Off The Ball Breakfast special. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast o…

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OTB's Christmas Wishlist | "So unrealistic I didn't bother to mention it" | Irish Sports in 2026 37:45

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Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄 Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sporting Wishlists. Some are realistic, some not so much... But they can dream all the same! From Ireland qualifying for the World Cup to Evan Ferguson finding his 'forever home', they outline the biggest achi…

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The Football Show: “There was nothing in place for ex-Irish footballers!” | IPFBA 26:49

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Ben Symes is joined by Martin Lawlor, Secretary of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association and Dr Alan Byrne the FAI’s Medical Director and former doctor for the Men’s National Team ahead of the Association’s first major health initiative taking place in Athlone in January 2026. The association have teamed up with Advanced Medical…

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JONATHAN WILSON: "This is not a newly promoted side, this is the biggest club in England" | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 30:31

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Jonathan Wilson joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to review the weekend's Premier League action including the current outlook on a mixed run of form for Manchester United as well as Thomas Frank's future with Tottenham Hotspur Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get th…

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GUILLEM BALAGUE: "The story isn't Unai Emery, the story is Aston Villa!" | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 27:46

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Football Writer Guillem Balague joins Ger Gilroy at a convenient time as he talks about his new book: Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery's Aston Villa Revolution at a time when Aston Villa are bringing themselves into contention for the Premier League title. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search …

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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘Which part is outraging you the most!?…’ | OFF THE BALL 15:06

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Sarah O’Donovan & Paul O’Hehir to talk about last night’s RTE Sports Awards & The Saipan movie! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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ASTON VILLA 2-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: "He's proved that he's an exceptional player" | THE SUNDAY KICKBACK 17:16

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Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the tight encounter at Villa Park which saw the Claret & Blue side claim all 3 point with in-form Morgan Rogers netting 2 goals including a brilliant strike during the match. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join…

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Final One Standing: "You think Manchester United fans can trust their club?" | Classic Spurs | Off The Ball 25:59

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The Final One Standing returns with Lee Phelps of William Hill joining Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and Ben Symes to bring you Off The Ball's Picks of the week. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

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Final One Standing: "He's like a cockroach!" | When do you pick Wolves? | Off The Ball 11:01

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The Final One Standing is back and Ger Gilroy is joined this week by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and Ben Symes to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Change at Rovers | Slot and Salah make up | Fixture congestion | Off The Ball 9:51

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a busy Premier League weekend Shamrock Rovers and Shels bid goodbye to Eurpoe McPhail departs Shamrock Rovers after almost a decade Slot insists that he and Salah have moved on Pep addresses speculation of his future Glasner on fixture congestion Become a member and subscribe at offtheba…

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WOTS: "I say boxing day.. Jesus Christ Eve!" | Christmas Special | Dartsmas and Sporting Traditions 37:57

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Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang! What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season. What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get …

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Celtic's losing streak continues | Shels and Rovers in Europe | Brentford out of EFL Cup | Keane signs new deal | Off The Ball 12:52

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Eve Conway has the latest ahead of a night of European action for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers Nancy on Celtic's poor run of form Chris Sutton and Vinny Perth react to chaos at Celtic Glasner complains over tight Christmas fixtures Women's Champions League knock-out draw is today Robbie Keane signs a new contract at …

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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 165 | Shaw's centurion goal(s) | Investment in the transfer window 38:11

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Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan reflect on the latest WSL action over the weekend including Bunny Shaw joining the centurion club while also looking at where clubs need to invest this January transfer window. Elsewhere, the fixtures for the 2026 League of Ireland season are released as the new season looms. The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is in ass…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Andrews looks ahead to City clash | New FAI appointment | Celtic pressure | Off The Ball 11:38

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of the Carabao Cup action tonight and a look back at yesterday's action. FAI appoint new head of Women and Girl's Football Keith Andrews' side face Man City in Carabao Cup quarter-final tonight New Celtic manager Nancy under severe pressure already Arsenal are in European action tonight …

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Inside Iceland: The rise of Heimir HallgrÍmsson | World Class football facilities in the Winter 19:20

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Last week our reporter Ben Symes travelled up to Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland to get some more insight into the background of the Irish men’s national team manager Heimir Hallgrímsson from his fellow natives. While up there Ben also travelled to some of the now world famous indoor footballing facilities that are dotted around the tundra l…

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PAT DEVLIN | "Totally engulfed in football" | Memories at Bray | Off The Ball 52:39

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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Pat Devlin in studio today after the announcement that he will depart Bray Wanderers after 40 years. He reflects on his memories of Bray, his own football career, and much more! Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

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Emma Byrne : "The first time I felt that we are equal!" | Life at Lewes | Off The Ball 20:22

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Emma Byrne joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss her new life as head coach of Lewes FC and the latest WSL news. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Bohs and Pats set for Lansdowne showdown, Ferguson's Roma win again, Amorim asks are you not entertained? 12:38

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after Manchester United's Premier League thriller with Bournemouth resulted in a 4-all draw, plus there is all the latest ahead of the new League of Ireland fixtures being announed. Ruben Amorim on entertaining the fans. Andoni Iraola on the fine margins. Brian Barry-Murphy gets ready to take on…

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Outside The Box | 'One of the greatest days I have ever had... ' | OTB in Iceland, Heimir's aura and what can Irish football fans look forward to in 2026? 39:02

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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they look back at Irish football's 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026. Ben tells us about his sojourn to Iceland to cover Shamrock Rovers’ recent trip to Reykjavik to take on Breidablik. The lads discuss facilities, access for all, plus sharing them across sports in perhaps a municipal b…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Amorim feeling the Manchester heat, Pep's London City-slickers, Rodgers off to Saudi and Bohs launch their Kneecap jersey 13:40

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Bournemouth tonight and a look back at yesterday's action. Ruben Amorim on the Paul Scholes criticism. Andoni Iraola says beware of Mason Mount. Pep not so happy with Phil Foden's form. Unai Emery's Aston Villa keep winning. Thomas Frank's fl…

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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘I think he’ll see out the season…’ | OFF THE BALL 22:51

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy & Kieran Cunningham to talk about the future of Mo Salah as a Liverpool player… You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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BRENTFORD 1-1 LEEDS UNITED: "Daniel Farke's not going back to a 4-3-3 anytime soon" | OFF THE BALL 12:26

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Stephen Doyle and Eoin Doyle are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the match in the G-Tech Stadium where the honours were even as Leeds United got a late equaliser to force a draw with Brentford. The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

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CRYSTAL PALACE 0-3 MANCHESTER CITY: "There's signs that he's back to his form" | OFF THE BALL 9:05

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Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Manchester City's comprehensive victory over Crystal Palace in Selhurst Park following a busy week for both sides in Europe. The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

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THE KICK OFF: Carlow Weather By Day, Aston Villa By Night: Alan O’Reilly’s Double Passion 41:18

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Cathal is joined once again by OTB’s Colm Boohig to chat all things Premier League — including the big talking point of the week: Salah vs Slot, and the fiery colours of the Tyne–Wear derby. Colm is also picking his midfield for his Greatest Premier League XI of All Time — and what a midfield he’s gone for! Cathal also catches up with Alan O’Reilly…

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RORY GAFFNEY: 'We gave ourselves a mountain to climb... ' | Rovers dumped out of Europe by Breidablik 3:54

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Rory Gaffney chats to Off The Ball's Ben Symes in the aftermath of Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League defeat to Icelandic side Breidablik. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0 #ALeagueOfOurOwn

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Final One Standing: "To do a right footed rabona..." | Man City's Achilles heel? | Off The Ball 9:59

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The Final One Standing is back after a week of thrilling European fixtures, Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson are here to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Shels and Rovers European odysseys at an end, Ferguson golazos, Keane on the road less travelled and Salah's Slot showdown 15:22

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after both Irish sides get knocked out of Europe, but Evan Ferguson nets a double in Glasgow. Joey O'Brien on the differences between Premier League sides and the League of Ireland. Stephen Bradley on a poor showing in Iceland. Evan Ferguson scores two in Glasgow to down Celtic. Robbie Keane on t…

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Final One Standing: "I thought wolves were down before he started the job!" | Liverpool's new era? | Off The Ball 24:33

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The Final One Standing is back after a week of thrilling European fixtures. Lee Phelps of William Hill joins Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson to bring you Off The Ball's Picks of the week. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

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KEITH TREACY & BEN SYMES: "No need to press the panic button" | Shels & Rovers lose in Europe | OFF THE BALL 45:19

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Former Ireland International Keith Treacy joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig in studio to discuss last night's UEFA Conference League encounter in Tallaght Stadium which saw Crystal Palace comfortably overcome Shelbourne to knock the North-side club out of Play-Off contention. Ben Symes also joins the show live from Iceland to discuss Shamrock Rove…

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WOTS: "Too many teams unless Ireland is one of them" | Stop changing the formats! | Boring Rugby? 39:51

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Happy Thursday! It's your weekly dose of Word On The Street. Champions Cup #Rugby kicked off last weekend to a familiar groan of 'boring' pool stages... So the WOTS team head out to see what the Irish public think about the changing formats in so many of our great competitions. Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM at @OffTheBall or get in …

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'It is not pressure, it is a privilege... ' O'Brien on Palace test, Bradley's relationship with Hallgrímsson, Keane's Ireland celebrations in Budapest and Ferguson at Celtic 21:04

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of tonight's Irish sides in Europe as Shelbourne take on Crystal Palace at Tallaght Stadium, and Shamrock Rovers are in Iceland to take on Breidablik. Joey O'Brien on pressure of taking on a Premier League side. Stephen Bradley on his relationship with Heimir Hallgrimsson. Evan Ferguson i…

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THE DODGY BOX ISSUE: ‘It’s costing people jobs!’ | The Dodgy Box is no longer a ‘victimless crime’ 37:05

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With sports streaming becoming increasingly expensive, one fifth of Irish households are said to be using ‘dodgy boxes’ in order to watch live sport and television. Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, as well as Clubber’s Jimmy Doyle, LOI TV’s Mark Scanlon and Adam Leventhal of the Athletic to discuss the consequences of the dodgy box,…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Slot wins the battle of San Siro, Alonso under pressure ahead of Pep visit, and are Ferguson's days at Roma numbered? 19:07

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Champions League matches last night plus a look ahead to the games this evening. Arne Slot on a possible Salah return. Xabi Alonso feeling the Spanish heat. Thomas Frank on a positive Spurs showing. Will Leo Messi make the World Cup? And where could Evan Ferguson end up next? Become a…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'That doesn't mean I'm weak... ' Slot on the handling of the Salah situation, Kobbie Mainoo's future, and a new Irish central midfield talent? 14:39

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the fallout between Mohammed Salah and Arne Slot at Liverpool, plus a look ahead to tonight's Champions League matches. Arne Slot says that the door will be open for a Salah return. Alisson wants to keep things in-house. Jamie Carragher claps back at Mo. Alejandro Garnacho on leaving Manche…

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MORNING PAPERS: ‘I’m surprised that Liverpool have handled this just as publicly as Salah has…’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 47:19

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Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O’Dea will run you through all of the latest news from the world of sport, the morning after Manchester United overcame Wolves & the Mo Salah vs Arne Slot debacle developed… Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the O…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Should he stay, or should he Mo? | Salah v Slot | Cavan's McEntee downs Celtic | Euro round-up 14:50

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the fallout between Mohammed Salah and Arne Slot at Liverpool, plus a look ahead to tonight's Premier League clash between Wolves and Manchester United. Salah's poor timing. Where does it leave Slot? The trip to Milan to take on Inter. Glasner's high-flying Eagles. Nuno rages with the ref. R…

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ‘NOBODY is undroppable…’ | Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace & Salah vs Slot… | OFF THE BALL 12:30

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Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Craven Cottage as Marc Guehi’s late dagger stole all three points for Oliver Glasner’s side! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ’They were taking a risk on Evan Ferguson...’ | Brighton 1-1 West Ham | OFF THE BALL 15:37

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Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Amex as Brighton & West Ham share the spoils in Nuno Espírito Santo’s tenth game in charge of The Hammers! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

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THE NEWSROUND: 'He's not leaving Mo Salah out cause he doesn't like him' | Brian Kerr on Salah vs Slot... | OFF THE BALL 46:23

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Shane Hannon is joined by Aidan Delaney, Adrian Barry, Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr to bring you right up to date with all of the latest from the sporting world.the morning after Mo Salah set out his stall... SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball…

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THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde 41:26

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Former Republic of Ireland defender David Meyler and goalkeeper David Forde join Join Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, as Ireland know which group they will be in if they qualify for next year's World Cup, while Liverpool continue to struggle for form. The Saturday Panel is presented by Heineken.…

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Final One Standing: "You need a midfield technician" | Bowen deserves a bigger club? | Off The Ball 17:14

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Following a week of exciting mid-week fixtures, the Final One Standing returns. Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Shane Hannon are here to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Tempting Ireland's World Cup fate, Gianni and Trump, Amorim's painful United and is Salah off to Saudi? 14:02

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson has the latest from last night's Premier League action, plus a look ahead to the FIFA World Cup draw later today. Trump and Gianni. The Peace Award. Ronaldo's ban, or lack thereof. Ruben Amorim rues United. Nuno Espirito Santo happy with the Hammers. And could Mo Salah be off to Saudi? Become a member and su…

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Final One Standing: "Arsenal aren't going to win every game!" | Toxic Situation at Spurs | Off The Ball 27:25

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Following a week of exciting mid-week fixtures, the Final One Standing returns with Lee Phelps of William Hill, joining Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Shane Hannon to unpack the most popular picks and prices this week. Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie…

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THE KICK OFF | Is Jaap Stam Among The Premier League’s Greatest Centre-Backs? 46:15

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Would you agree with these calls? OTB’s Colm Boohig is back in the hot seat, picking the two centre-backs for his all-time Premier League XI — and yeah, this one is definitely going to cause a few arguments. It’s also the return of Nottingham Forest fan Callum Farmer. The last time he was on the show, he was very confident about Ange Postecoglou’s …

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Sunderland's missed opportunity at Anfield, Salah misfires, Leeds give Chelsea the blues and where to watch this year's AFCON? 10:50

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from last night's Premier League action, including Liverpool's draw with Sunderland, and Leeds shock win at home to Chelsea. Arne Slot has a rotten bit of luck. Regis Le Bris' Wearsiders missed opportunity. Daniel Farke on a big night at Elland Road. Enzo Maresca feels Chelsea got what they des…

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THE MORNING PAPERS: ‘You can’t have runs like this at these kind of clubs…’ | PL REACTION! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 49:43

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Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O’Dea & Matthew Brennan will run you through all of today’s news, the morning after an action-packed night of Premier League action! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.co…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'That's my job' - 100 up for Haaland as City cling on, Grealish delights, and why Lucas Paquetá reacted the way he did 14:49

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the night's Premier League action, including Erling Haaland's record-shattering goal. Pep Guardiola praises the big Norwegian number 9. Eddie Howe rues Newcastle performance. Everton's David Moyes on the Jack Grealish revival. Unai Emery on Aston Villa's goalscoring woe. Barcelona go top …

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PRIME MUTTON | Manchester City matchday with an internet sensation 31:08

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Prime Mutton is arguably the world's most-loved stout reviewer, but he also happens to be a massive Manchester City fan. Eoin spends a day with the man himself, going from pub-to-pub in Manchester and taking in a Champions League game at the Etihad Stadium. Esquire magazine described Prime Mutton as “Instagram's Middle-Aged Man of the Moment,” and …

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Doubting Thomas Frank's future, AFCON squad shocks and could Connolly join Parrott and Ferguson in March's Ireland squad? 14:08

24d ago14:08

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of the night's Premier League action, plus how are the Irish players faring in the UK and the continent. Thomas Frank says fan certain elements of fan criticism is unacceptable. Eddie Howe wants to keep the good times going for Newcastle. Everton's David Moyes on the weekend's reality chec…

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FOOTBALL DAILY: Arsenal's healthy December lead, Isak ends his goal drought, Aitana Bonmatí breaks her leg 11:08

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has all of the latest football news & updates! Arsenal head into December with a 5-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Alexander Isak breaks his PL goal drought for Liverpool. Former Ballon D'Or holder, Aitana Bonmatí, suffers a long-term injury in training. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.…