Best John Mcclean Podcasts (2025)

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Football Daily | Troy Parrott could miss entire international window, 'any manager would miss the top scorer in Europe' and Smallbone is a Lion 9:24

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as Troy Parrott's injury news looks to be worse than initially feared. Hallgrimsson's biggest game to date. Will Smallbone has gone to Millwall. And Erik ten Hag fights back at Bayer Leverkusen. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join…

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'I was happy last night when the UK window closed.' | Academy graduates | John Russell 29:07

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Sligo Rovers manager John Russell reveals the development of the Sligo Rovers academy in the last few years and the progress they are making on and off the pitch. Ger and Nathan enquire about the future of Owen Elding. Off the Ball Breakfast with UPMC

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FOOTBALL DAILY DEADLINE DAY | Idah, Ogbene and Browne discuss moves + every Premier League transfer 15:10

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In this special Deadline Day edition of Football Daily, Richie McCormack runs you through ALL of the business completed by the Premier League clubs today. We also hear from Adam Idah, Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan Browne on their deadline day moves + the other Irish players securing new clubs today.

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Football Daily | Kenny earns Ireland call-up, Bradley on Honohan, Deadline Day latest 14:58

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a tweaked Republic of Ireland squad ahead of this week's first World Cup qualifiers. We hear from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after they move 9-points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Jonathan Wilson gives his assessment of Alexander Isak's move to Liverpoo…

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ‘Arsenal came with the intent not to lose’ | Glen Whelan and Stephen Doyle from Anfield 11:01

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Glen Whelan and Stephen Doyle are live from Anfield with all the reaction as Liverpool defeat Arsenal 1-0 to go top of the Premier League table before the first international break. The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "I'm absolutely delighted for James Milner!" | OFF THE BALL 10:10

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Keith Treacy and Richie McCormack are here for the Sunday Kickback as Brighton beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.

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LOI LATE NIGHT: Ollie Horgan tribute 1:01:47

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Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward joined Cameron Hill on an emotional week for the League of Ireland, following the passing of former Finn Harps and Galway United coach Ollie Horgan. 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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Football Daily | Shels to clip Eagles wings, Ireland internationals on the move, Horgan tributes 18:18

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On Friday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack has all the news from the Conference League draw, with Shelbourne to face the FA Cup winners in Dublin. Richie also has the Europa League plans for Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Rangers. The President, Michael D Higgins leads the tributes to Ollie Horgan. Two Republic of Ireland internationa…

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FINAL ONE STANDING: "The United Effect" | Garnacho to Chelsea | A 'Grim' Week for Manchester United 47:06

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Shane Hannon was joined by Mick McCarthy, Cian Fahey and Ben Symes for another week of Final Man Standing where they try a predict the future for this weekends Premier League fixtures. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

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OWEN HEARY & BARRY MURPHY: ‘It’s time to move the league forward!’ | OFF THE BALL 31:26

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Ex-Shels Owen Heary and Ex-Rovers Barry Murphy join Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy the night after their respected clubs created history by both reaching the League Phase of the Conference League by defeating Linfield and Santa Clara. Off The Ball Breakfast is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

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STEPHEN. BRADLEY | What it means for the league | Moment with Josh | Ollie Horgan tribute | OTB Football 7:14

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Stephen Bradley speaks to Nathan Murphy after Shamrock Rovers qualify for the group stages of the European Conference League. The League Of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore

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"A huge loss to football" | Off The Ball remembers Ollie Horgan | Nathan Murphy & Vinny Perth 10:39

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Nathan Murphy and Vinnie Perth join Eoin Sheahan to remember Ollie Horgan who passed away today at the age of 57.

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Football Daily | Amorim's awful day by the seaside, LOI clubs on the verge of Euro history plus the final days at Russell Martin's Rangers 16:23

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester United's shock cup exit at the hands of Grimsby plus there is a full preview of tonight's European action including our live commentary game of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Santa Clara and Shelbourne's trip to Belfast to take on Linfield. Ruben Amorim quivers in the …

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‘Irish Football Needs A Kickstart!’ | LOI Academy Audit Results | OFF THE BALL 43:49

6d ago43:49

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FAI Academy Director Will Clarke and Hans Vander Elst, Senior Partner Director of Football at Double Pass, the company who just carried out the external audit of League of Ireland academies joins Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan on the day that their findings are released. Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble…

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LOI POD | FAI Redundancies | LOI in Europe | Domestic weekend preview | OTB Football 40:26

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Stephen Doyle is joined once again by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth for this week's episode of The League Of Ireland Pod during what is as busy a week as it can get for football in Ireland. The League Of Ireland Pod with Rockshore 0.0

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Football Daily | FAI redundancies, Celtic blow major cash windfall and Robbie Keane eyes a comeback in Baku 12:51

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the latest mess at the FAI plus Celtic get dumped out of the Champions League. Brendan Rodgers asks what sort of direction Celtic want to go in. Rangers aim for to make a comeback as do Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros. And Vinny Perth on a huge night for Irish football on Thursday. B…

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"I can't think of a bigger night for domestic football" | Bradley + Mandroiu | Shamrock Rovers v Santa Clara 10:41

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Thursday night could see two Irish clubs qualify for the group phase of a European competition for the first time in the one season. One half of that quest - Shamrock Rovers' 2nd leg of their Conference League playoff with Santa Clara - will be live on Off The Ball. Ahead of that game, OTB's Nathan Murphy spoke to Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and…

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND x ALL TOGETHER NOW | Brian Kerr, Alan Reynolds & Ciara McCormack | OTB Football 48:50

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Nathan Murphy was joined by Alan Reynolds, Brian Kerr & Ciara McCormack for a League Of Ireland Festival special. LOI on Off The Ball with Rockshore

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STUEY BYRNE: ‘I’m VERY confident that they’ll both qualify…’’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 31:21

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Shelbourne legend Stuey Byrne joins Ger & Will to talk all things Irish football, from a massive week for the League of Ireland in Europe to the announcement of Heimir Hallgrimsson’s ROI squad… 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…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'A big problem to select the 23' - Heimir names his squad, Ogbene and Bazunu are back but no Robbie Brady, Louie Barry nails his colours to the mast 11:52

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad which was named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers plus there is a look back at last night's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool at St. James' Park. Heimir wants the fans to bring the noise. No Smallbone but Szmodics is in. Rio Ngu…

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Football Daily | Howe wants a Newcastle cauldron for the visit of Liverpool, Saka's hamstrung and Amorim backs his strikers 13:05

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you a preview of tonight's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool at St. James' Park plus a look back on all the action on Sunday. Arne Slot still fears Newcastle attacking threat even without Isak. Marco Silva detected weakness' in Ruben Amorim' system. Jack is back for the Blues. FA to…

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ‘He seemed like he didn’t want to be out there anymore…’ | Fulham 1-1 Manchester United | OFF THE BALL 10:59

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Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Craven Cottage as Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are held to a 1-1 draw, courtesy of an Emile Smith-Rowe equaliser… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

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THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ’They’ll be delighted with Grealish!’ | Everton 2-0 Brighton | OFF THE BALL 16:12

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Jonathan Higgins & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton entertained Brighton in their first home Premier League fixture since leaving Goodison Park… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland

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FOOTBALL SATURDAY | Impressive Wins for Chelsea and Spurs, LOI Brilliance in Europe 1:40:23

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Shane Keegan, David Connolly, and Tim Clancy join John Duggan for this week's episode of Football Saturday, brought to you by William Hill.

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LOI LATE NIGHT: Derry stun Galway at the death, Bohs add to Cork woes 1:02:24

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Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are alongside Cameron Hill to hear the thoughts from the League of Ireland nation on a massive week for Irish clubs, both at home and in Europe! 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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OTB's Big Match Preview - Premier League week 2 21:24

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Welcome to the second of this season's Off The Ball Big Match previews. Every week, Stephen Doyle, or another member of team OTB will mark your card for Off The Ball's Premier League commentaries of the week. This Sunday, our live Premier League action on Off The Ball begins with meeting of Everton beginning life in their new stadium when they take…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'When you get moments in life, you have to enjoy them because you don't know what is around the corner' - Bradley on a big Euro night, Shels beat Linfield and a full LOI preview 21:45

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action plus our live commentary game between Bohemians and Cork City on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock, plus a momentous day for Irish clubs in Europe. Stephen Rice is Keith Andrews' man for set pieces at Brentford. Stephen Bradley on p…

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FINAL ONE STANDING | Fantastic City, Leeds' Signings, Have United Improved? 30:13

11d ago30:13

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Week 2 of Off the Ball's Final One Standing is brought to you by Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon, and David Wilson. Our Panel of experts have made their choice for this weekend. Have you? With thanks to William Hill

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Daniele Fisichellla: "He has the elements to succeed" | Ferguson at Roma | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 24:43

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Italian journalist and broadcaster Daniele Fisichella joins Shane & Colm to talk about Evan Ferguson's potential at Roma ahead of their Serie A opening match against Bologna along with a further prieveiw of the league and some stories of Robbie Keane's time in Milan Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Br…

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KEITH TREACY: "They were fabulous!" | Huge European results for Shamrock Rovers & Shels | OTB Breakfast Soccer 1:03:46

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Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run through Friday morning’s papers, including Shamrock Rovers & Shelbourne's results in Europe. Ex-Ireland international, Keith Treacy, then joins the lads to provide further reaction to last night’s League of Ireland clubs in Europe. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off T…

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VINNY PERTH: Advantage Shelbourne after the first leg against Linfield | Drama from start to finish 8:59

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Vinny Perth joins Eoin Sheahan on the line live from Tolka Park as Shelbourne have just beaten Linfield 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League tie in Tolka Park. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.

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O'BRIEN & CAFFREY: 'When you feel safe, that's when you're unsafe!' | Playing against 10 men | Advantage Shelbourne 10:11

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Nathan Murphy was in Tolka Park on Thursday night as Shelbourne won the first leg of their Europa Conference League clash with Linfield to take a 3-1 advantage into Belfast next week. He spoke with goalscorer Evan Caffrey and manager Joey O'Brien after the win. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Full euro preview of Shelbourne's tie with Linfield and Shamrock Rovers' trip to Santa Clara, plus the boo boys out in force for Celtic 15:55

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of Shelbourne's massive Europa Conference League playoff tie with Linfield that you can hear exclusively live on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock, plus Shamrock Rovers' tough tie with Santa Clara in the Azores for a shot at League Phase football. Joey O'Brien has been k…

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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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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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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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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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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

14d ago15:17

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

15d ago47:33

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

15d ago24:10

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

15d ago15:34

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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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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…