Best Brian Howe Podcasts (2025)

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John Giles Night Of Celebration | part 3 | Paying homage 57:36

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This is the third and final part from our John Giles Night Of Celebration, a very special tribute held before a select audience at Dublin's Sugar Club. In part one, John told Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan about his own beginnings in the game - you can hear that part here. The second part saw John joined by his former Leeds United teammates Eddie G…

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How to fix Celtic's recurring problems | 'Vicious' Rangers scenes | Tom English | Off The Ball Football 33:53

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Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were joined by BBC Sport's Tom English on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Following a disappointing night in Europe for Celtic - and a disastrous one for Rangers on Tuesday - Tom took us through some of the in-house frustrations that are running through both of Scotland's Old Firm rivals at the start of a new season. O…

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Nuanez Now August 20, 2025 - Hour 2 - Chris Peterson 43:11

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On a fun and illuminating ESPN Roundtable, Chris Peterson of the Helena Independent Record breaks down his list of the top 22 high school football players in the state with Colter Nuanez.By ESPN Missoula

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Nuanez Now August 20, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Hunter Peck 53:11

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Finally, actual football games to talk about! Colter Nuanez and national FCS insider Sam Herder preview the Week 0 FCS games. Plus: Colter chats with Hunter Peck, a former Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year who'll play a big role for the Montana Grizzlies in 2025.By ESPN Missoula

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EP273: The Hunt For Malcolm Naden 49:25

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For seven years, Malcolm Naden was Australia’s most wanted fugitive—a master of the bush who vanished into the wilderness after being accused of murder. As police closed in, Naden’s legend grew: a skilled survivalist who could disappear without a trace, living off the land while evading one of the largest manhunts in the nation’s history. In this e…

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The Football Show | Shels, Rovers in Europe | Craziest Transfer Window Ever? 25:01

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Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan bring you all the evening's football headlines. With Alexander Isak pushing hard to secure a move to Liverpool, what sort of domino effect does that start with strikers? How many more massive moves will we see before the window slams shut? Also, the lads discuss Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' hopes of making it to th…

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JOHN ANDERSON: ‘If we don’t get in someone to replace him, Isak isn’t going anywhere!’ | THE FOOTBALL SHOW 19:05

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Newcastle legend John Anderson joins Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan to discuss the ongoing saga surrounding Alexander Isak’s desires to leave Newcastle, and who the Magpies could get to replace him. The Football Show on Off The Ball with William Hill.

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THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD: How good should Derry be? 50:10

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Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back with Nathan Murphy this week for The League Of Ireland Pod. The League of Ireland Pod with Rockshore 0.0

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FOOTBALL DAILY | The Isak saga, why PSR rules are holding clubs back, Robbie's brutal night in Budapest and Rangers embarrassment at Ibrox 14:14

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all fallout from the from last night's Champions League action, including solemn nights for Russell Martin's Rangers and Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros. Alexander Isak's fallout with Newcastle United rumbles on. Keane isn't giving up yet. Russell Martin feels there is still a chance. Is PSR fit for pu…

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John Giles Night Of Celebration | part 2 | Leeds Leeds Leeds 37:00

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This is part two of our John Giles Night Of Celebration, recorded in front of a very select audience at Dublin's Sugar Club. If you missed the first part, you can catch it here. In this segment, John is joined on stage by his former Leeds teammates Eddie Gray and Joe Jordan as they look back on their time together at Leeds United. You'll hear about…

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TONY EVANS: Why Liverpool fans shouldn’t sing the Chiesa chant… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 20:22

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Writer Tony Evans joins Ger & Colm on the line to talk all things Liverpool as the Alexander Isak transfer saga takes another twist & and explain why a chant toward Federico Chiesa has come under some fire… Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just searc…

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Nuanez Now August 19, 2025 - Hour 2 - Krista Redpath, Shawn Howe 46:32

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Longtime friend of the show Krista Redpath joins Colter Nuanez in studio to preview her new weekly show on 102.9 ESPN Radio. Plus: Colter catches up with Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe.By ESPN Missoula

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Nuanez Now August 19, 2025 - Hour 1 - News Briefs, Kyon Loud 51:35

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Colter reacts to Monday's news that both the Bobcats and the Griz will be headed to Vegas for non-conference games in coming years. Plus: Griz cornerback Kyon Loud and this week's Treasure State Stars.By ESPN Missoula

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DAN BARDELL: ‘It’s everything football shouldn’t be!’ | PSR, Aston Villa, Newcastle and football’s soul 27:18

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Dan Bardell of the 1874 Podcast, and Aston Villa-based journalist, joins Eoin Sheahan to respond to the outcry from both Newcastle and Aston Villa supporters as Jacob Ramsey has been confirmed to have joined the Magpies from Villa due to Profit and Sustainability Rules. The Football Show on Off The Ball with William Hill.…

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Kieran Maguire | "It's a Pretty Depressing Football Environment | Off the Ball 30:46

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Kieran Maguire of the Price of Football podcast joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss how PSR is hampering Premier League club's recruitment strategies, and if there is any solution in the near future. with thanks to William Hill.

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'You can't have everything...' Robbie Keane speaks out ahead of crucial Champions League tie and is Chiesa set to stay at Liverpool? 15:17

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all fallout from the first Monday night fixtures of the English Premier League, plus build-up to Robbie Keane's big night in the Champions League. David Moyes rues refereeing decision. Jack Grealish will be introduced to the team, but slowly. Robbie Keane claps back at local journalists ahead of …

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UNLOCKED: THE FOOTBALL GREEN SCENE EP.2: ‘How would it go down if McClean was back in the Ireland squad..?’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 43:04

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Your weekly dive into Irish footballers & managers making moves across the water. Off The Ball’s Matthew Brennan joins Ger & Colm to recap the last week of Irish performances from across the Irish Sea in The Championship, League One & League Two - as well as further afield across the continent! We’ve put together a team of the week from across the …

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John Giles Night Of Celebration | part 1 | Beginnings 39:36

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On Thursday August 14th, the great John Giles officially retired from punditry. For 23 years, John's been an important and consistent member of the Off The Ball family. With a very special night packed with friends and family from John's seven decades in football, we gave him the send-off he deserves. In this first of three parts, John traces his o…

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Nuanez Now August 18, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Adam Jones 48:02

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Colter and Brooks Nuanez continue their NFL previews by breaking down the AFC North. Plus: Colter catches up with Missoula native, Montana State running back and preseason Big Sky Conference Offensive MVP Adam Jones.By ESPN Missoula

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Nuanez Now August 18, 2025 - Hour 1 - Recap from Vegas 51:11

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Colter Nuanez was down in Vegas this weekend, getting a first-hand view at Tommy Mellott, Junior Bergen and Sebastian Valdez as they try to make NFL rosters. Hear Colter's recap of the weekend and listen to Bergen and Mellott's postgame thoughts after facing off in the preseason.By ESPN Missoula

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GAVIN COONEY | Man City are back! | Arsenal's Gyokeres problem | THE FOOTBALL SHOW 47:33

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Football journalist Gavin Cooney joins Eoin Sheahan for The Football Show after the first weekend of Premier League action. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

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FOOTBALL DAILY | A tetchy Amorim, Andrews faces early questions, Kenny pleased with Pats and Neymar's tears... again 15:34

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On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all fallout from the opening Sunday of the English Premier League, plus reaction to St. Patricks Athletic's huge cup win over Shelbourne. Ruben Amorim's short and fiery press conference. Keith Andrews baptism of fire. Stephen Kenny pleased with his side's durability to keep going. Joey O'Brien rag…

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Miguel Delaney | "It Was a Tepid Performance!" | The Premier League Returns 24:10

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Miguel Delaney of the Independent joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss an intriguing opening weekend of Premier League action. Despite a win at Old Trafford, Miguel reckons Arsenal have reason for concern. The lads also talk through Chelsea's lackluster opener, and the transfer saga of Ebereche Eze. with thanks to William Hill…

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ANDY MITTEN: ‘I’m not going to be satisfied while MUFC are losing…’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 33:54

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United We Stand’s Andy Mitten joins Ger & Colm on the line after a promising opening day display from Manchester United, despite defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford… Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the po…

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JONATHAN WILSON: "I don't trust Arsenal..." | Keith Andrews 1st game in charge | OTB Breakfast Soccer 37:14

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Football journalist, Jonathan Wilson, rounds up the opening weekend of the Premier League action, alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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.…

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LOI FOOTBALL | "Bitterly disappointed with our performance" | Stephen Kenny, Joey O'Brien & Brandon Kavanagh 9:29

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Jonathan Higgins catches up with Stephen Kenny, Joey O'Brien and Brandon Kavanagh after St. Pats beat Shelbourne in the FAI Cup. LOI Football on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0 #LeagueOfOurOwn

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ‘There were shades of the old MUFC, but it was better…’ | Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal | OFF THE BALL 8:51

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Nathan Murphy & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction as Arsenal just about edge by Manchester United to claim an opening day three points at Old Trafford... The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: 'Today wasn’t impressive, but it’s very, very early…’ | Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford | OFF THE BALL 6:52

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Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction to what was a disastrous start to life as Brentford boss for Keith Andrews, as they succumbed to an inspired Nottingham Forest performance… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

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FOOTBALL SATURDAY | The Premier League is BACK! | Eoin Doyle, Graham Gartland and David Connolly 1:41:02

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The Premier League returns to our screens this weekend and Off the Balls Football Saturday panel will bring you through all the latest news and drama across the water, as well as this weekends FAI Cup action. Eoin Doyle, Graham Gartland and David Connolly join John Duggan to give their predictions for the #PL season! Off The Ball Breakfast is LIVE …

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Nuanez Now August 15, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Geno Leonard 44:58

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The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by to talk reality TV and, of course, Taylor Swift's recent podcast appearance. Plus: post-practice sound from Griz linebacker Geno Leonard.By ESPN Missoula

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Nuanez Now August 15, 2025 - Hour 1 - Brooks Nuanez 55:50

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Colter Nuanez is on his way to Vegas to watch Tommy Mellott, Junior Bergen and Sebastian Valdez in the NFL preseason. Plus: Brooks Nuanez stops by to preview the AFC West.By ESPN Missoula

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LOI LATE NIGHT: Supersonic Sligo knock Bohs out of Cup, Cork City definitely maybe improving 1:02:37

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Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill to hear YOUR thoughts on tonight's FAI Cup action, the LOI clubs in Europe, and whatever you're having yourself! League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore 0.0 on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie…

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Nuanez Now August 14, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook 46:51

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Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook compare NFL quarterbacks and play Rajiem's favorite game, Smart or Dumb. Plus: The guys weigh in on the AP all-time college football all-American team.By ESPN Missoula

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Nuanez Now August 14, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Chris Citowicki 50:01

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Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook discuss Missoula Paddleheads baseball, music and best NFL receiver duos. Plus: Montana Soccer head coach Chris Citowicki breaks down the upcoming season with Andrew Houghton.By ESPN Missoula

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on Liam Brady's time with Juventus and playing against Der Kaiser, Franz Beckenbauer 35:28

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To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From …

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OTB's Big Match Preview - Premier League week 1 10:34

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Welcome to the first of this season's Off The Ball Big Match previews. Every week, Stephen Doyle will mark your card for OTB's Premier League commentaries of the week. This Sunday, we start 4 more years of live Premier League action on Off The Ball with the meeting of Nottingham Forest and Keith Andrews' Brentford™️. Stephen and Brian Kerr will be …

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IAN WESTBROOK: ‘I’ve no idea whether he’s a good manager or not!’ | Brentford’s new boss Keith Andrews 30:09

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The BBC fan writer Ian Westbrook joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss the Irish links at Brentford this season, most notably former Off The Ball presenter Keith Andrews taking over as manager of the club! Listen to Brentford against Nottingham Forest this Sunday from 2pm live on Off The Ball on Newstalk! Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.…

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on the art of controlling the midfield, and why you should always show respect for the opposition 26:41

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To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From …

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Football Daily | TV's interest in Shels, FAI Cup preview, Howe on Isak 18:07

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On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to a fine night for Irish sides in Europe, and how it effects their standing on TV. We hear from Rory Gaffney and Stephen Bradley after Shamrock Rovers' thrashing of Ballkani, with the latter not keen on talking about Jack Byrne, John Russell, John Coleman, Ger Nash and Greg Cunningha…

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FINAL ONE STANDING | The Premier League is BACK! | First manager sacked? | Dark Horses? | Top 4? | Off the Ball 37:37

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The 2025/26 Premier League season is almost upon us, as league champions Liverpool host Bournemouth tonight at 8pm! In celebration of the new #PL season, Off the Ball in association with William Hill bring you a brand new series, 'Final One Standing.' The Final One Standing league kicks off tonight - link for sign up is here, just need to click fin…

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Episode 135: Scott Howe from LiveRamp and The Trade Desk’s very bad week 54:49

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Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi sit down with Scott Howe, CEO of LiveRamp, for an open conversation about how the ad tech world is changing. They talk about LiveRamp’s shift from simply “data onboarding” to helping companies work together securely, how AI gets a real boost when you feed it the right kind of data, and what’s actually happening now that …

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PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS | Ranking Away Kits and predicting winners and losers | Premiership Preview with Keith Treacy | Off The Ball Breakfast 35:17

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Happy Friday, folks! It's time for our Premier League predictions ahead of the new season beginning today. Join Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea and Keith Treacy as they rank some away kits, predict the PL winners, top 4, relegated trio, flop of the season, first manager to be sacked, and much more! Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UP…

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JOHN BREWIN | "They just need to play some football!" | Transfer talk | Trophy obsessions | Off The Ball 28:02

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John Brewin joins us this lovely Friday morning to talk all things Premier League, including which signings will hit the ground running, Newcastle's dire transfer window, our trophy obsessions, and early predictions for who will win the league. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction…

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Barry Murphy | "Gaffney was exceptional last night" | LOI in Europe Round-Up | Off The Breakfast 27:07

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Barry Murphy joins Shane and Colm in studio this morning to talk about how the League of Ireland teams got on in Europe last night. It was a better day for Shamrock Rovers than it was for St Pat's, who drop out of Europe altogether. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction…

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‘It was a special night! | Rovers Smash Ballkani to reach Play-Offs | OFF THE BALL 8:56

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Stephen Bradley and Rory Gaffney speak to Jonathan Higgins following Shamrock Rovers 4-1 aggregate victory over Ballkani in the Uefa Conference League 3rd round. They will face Santa Clara from the Azores, Portugal in the Play Offs. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0.

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on the life and times of Jack Charlton 14:23

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To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From …

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THE LOI POD | "Far reaching consequences" | Red card controversies | Jack Byrne drama | Off The Ball 1:04:23

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Stevo is joined by Vinny Perth and Johnny Dunleavy for this week's League of Ireland Pod to discuss Sligo's red cards, Shelbourne's European loss at Tolka Park, Rovers' game this evening, and the upcoming FAI fixtures. The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles picks the best 11 players he has ever played against, from Diego Maradona to Ferenc Puskas to Johan Cruyff 35:59

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To celebrate John Giles' retirement week this week, Off The Ball have been trawling through the archives to celebrate the very best of Giles' contributions from over 23 years of broadcasting with Newstalk. Over the course of this week, we will release some of that timeless content, regaling some of the best Giles' stories from over the years. From …

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A very special update from Off The Ball 2:47

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Make the most of your OTB subscription! Join our Insider mailing list for exclusive subscriber-only newsletters, behind-the-scenes access, and first dibs on live show tickets and members-only events. Colm Boohig and Eoin Sheahan have all the details. It takes 30 seconds. Sign up now at offtheball.com/insider…

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Football Daily | Rovers look to overcome Ballkani, Kenny's big test in Istanbul and Steve McManaman on Trent's decision to join Real Madrid 16:59

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On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the build-up ahead of from a huge European night at Tallaght Stadium for Shamrock Rovers. Stephen Bradley won't be going all out early on. Stephen Kenny is keen to up the intensity from last week. Three Israeli teams continue to play in UEFA competition despite the ongoing situation in Gaza …