Best Matt Busby Podcasts (2025)

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on the man that was, Manchester United's Matt Busby 48:06

1d ago48:06

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

1h ago16:59

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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 …

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Brian Kerr's You Had To Be There (Live at All Together Now!) | Off The Ball Breakfast 46:32

3h ago46:32

46:32

Colm Boohig brings you a very, very special edition of You Had To Be There - Brian Kerr, in front of a live audience, at All Together Now! 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…

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Is this finally Arsenal's season? | 'Arseblog' makes the case for and against | Off The Ball Football 31:21

43m ago31:21

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Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were joined by Arsenal podcaster Andrew Mangan (Arseblog) on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. With a #9 secured in Viktor Gyökeres, Martín Zubimendi coming into midfield and possibly more signings to follow, is this finally the season where Mikel Arteta's Arsenal make the breakthrough and win the Premier League? Andrew …

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GRAHAM HUNTER: Why Barcelona will retain their title | Xabi Alonso back in Spain | The Premier League and La Liga return! 32:18

13h ago32:18

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Football journalist Graham Hunter joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the return of La Liga, as well as of the Premier League, particularly with a look to how each competition has spent over the course of the summer. The Football Show with William Hill.

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Premier League 2025/26 Preview | ‘He HAS to be Player of The Season’ | OFF THE BALL 42:12

14h ago42:12

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Stephen Doyle, Nathan Murphy and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan ahead of the 2025/26 season of the Premier League with a full preview featuring signings of the season, who will be the shock performer, the first manager to go and many more. Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill. Please Gamble Responsibly. 18+.…

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FROM THE VAULT: Graeme Souness, Kevin Keegan, Eddie Gray and Chris Kamara on the influence of the great John Giles 37:18

14h ago37:18

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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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STEVE McMANAMAN: 'Liverpool fans will thaw' on Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving | La Liga's summer 15:33

15h ago15:33

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Liverpool and Real Madrid legend Steve McManaman joins Eoin Sheahan as the La Liga and Premier League seasons return this weekend. He looks at the new signings in the Spanish league, Liverpool fans' grudge with Trent Alexander-Arnold, and who the team to beat in La Liga will be this year! The Football Show with William Hill.…

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles picks the greatest Ireland XI of all time 40:51

17h ago40:51

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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 | Shels 'Fruk'-up, 'disgusted' at RTÉ's no show, Byrne and Bradley, and Robbie Keane's Champions League dream 16:05

18h ago16:05

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from a disappointing European night at Tolka Park for Shelbourne, plus a fallout between Shamrock Rovers' pair Jack Byrne and Stephen Bradley. Joey O'Brien wants his side to take last night's hurt into next week's Euro clash. Robbie Keane's Champions League dream continues. There i…

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STUEY BYRNE: "It's the most difficult thing they'll do in their lives" Shelbourne's European agony | OTB Breakfast Soccer 33:15

22h ago33:15

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Shelbourne legend, Stuey Byrne, reacts to last night’s heartbreak in Tolka Park alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig, as Rijeka knocked Shels out of the Europa League qualifiers. 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 a…

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Shels suffer European heartbreak against Rijeka | ‘The dressing room is hurting’| OFF THE BALL 6:19

1d ago6:19

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Reaction from Tolka Park where Jonathan Higgins speaks to Joey O’Brien and Kerr McInroy following Shelbourne’s dramatic late loss to Rijeka. Shelbourne will now face the winner of Linfield vs Vikingur Gøta of the Faroe Islands in the Conference League 4th qualifying round. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.…

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles on Leeds United's legendary manager Don Revie 45:10

1d ago45:10

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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 | Shels look to take the game to Rijeka, Hendrick backs Jack, and Isak's Newcastle days are over 14:03

2d ago14:03

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a huge European night at Tolka Park for Shelbourne, plus what has Jeff Hendrick had to say on the move of a former teammate Jack Grealish? Joey O'Brien wants his side to go for it. Robbie Keane chases a place in the Champions League, League Phase. There is the launch of a new…

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UNLOCKED: THE FOOTBALL GREEN SCENE EP.1: ‘Those are INSANE numbers..!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 38:42

2d ago38:42

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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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DAN BARDELL: "I've a tad bit of envy..." Jack Grealish to Everton | Villa's transfer window | OTB Breakfast Soccer 27:54

2d ago27:54

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Premier League journalist Dan Bardell joins Ger & Colm on the show, to talk through Jack Grealish's move to Everton, Villa's transfer window & more. 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 Of…

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles selects his greatest Leeds United XI 40:00

2d ago40:00

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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 Football Show (UNLOCKED) | Is it time to talk about a United Ireland Football Team? | OFF THE BALL 46:52

3d ago46:52

46:52

Nathan Murphy joins Eoin Sheahan as the worldwide football scene gets going again, as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool in the Community Shield, there’s a huge week ahead for League of Ireland sides in Europe, and the Premier League kicks back up again this Friday. Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill. Please Gamble Responsibly. 18+. To become a me…

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THE FINAL ONE STANDING: Off The Ball's Brand New Game | "Big Decisions Must Be Made" 14:47

3d ago14:47

14:47

To celebrate the return of the Premier League, Off The Ball has teamed up with William Hill to bring you The Final One Standing. Each week our OTB 'experts' will pick a team from the weekends fixtures that they think will win to stay in the game. Don't forget you can play alongside the OTB team in our own Final One Standing league. Simply join on t…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Palace lose CAS appeal, Grealish gets a sweet Toffee deal, and Russell rues red card 12:22

3d ago12:22

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest Crystal Palace's appeal for their reinstatement into the Europa League fails, whilst Jack Grealish is set for the exit door at Manchester City. Stephen Kenny wants to keep his side's momentum going. John Russell rues Patrick McClean red card. Stephen Bradley is pleased with a Galway po…

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FROM THE VAULT: John Giles selects his greatest Manchester United XI 26:19

3d ago26:19

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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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PAUL JOYCE: "A couple more weeks of this dragging on..." | Isak drama | Liverpool's transfer window | OTB Breakfast Soccer 33:05

3d ago33:05

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The Times’ northern football correspondent, Paul Joyce, reacts to Crystal Palace winning the Community Shield over Liverpool, while also chatting about Liverpool's summer transfer window, alongside Ger Gilroy & Will O'Callaghan. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

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10th Anniversary Special - Austin is at Road America! 56:27

4d ago56:27

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Episode 579 - Austin joins Adam and Abe at Road America for #GRIDLIFE Summer Apex. We talk about cars, planes, bikes and getting old.

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LOI LATE NIGHT: Dreadful Derry draw with Cork City, advantage Shels in Europe! 1:00:12

5d ago1:00:12

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Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill once again to talk through the talking points from another week in League of Ireland land (the less we say about tonight's Premier Division games, the better). 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 drin…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | 'Comprehensively outclassed', Pats suffer Beşiktaş bashing, Ole's learning curve, Bradley baulks at Ballkani, and Drogheda look to avoid having the Blues 15:07

6d ago15:07

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Pats were thumped by Besiktas, Shamrock Rovers suffer defeat in Kosovo, and a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action. Stephen Kenny feels that his side were comprehensively schooled. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels the second half of his side's showing in Tallaght was an ed…

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RONAN FINN | Besiktas dominate St Pat's | Rovers' style in Europe | Off The Ball 27:31

7d ago27:31

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Will O'Callaghan and Keith Treacy are joined by Ronan Finn this morning to look back at St Pat's loss to Besiktas last night, Melia's potential, Shamrock Rovers' disappointment, and Ronan's own journey to UCD. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

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Pats 1-4 Besiktas | I think we were comprehensively outplayed!’ | Kenny & Solskjaer | OFF THE BALL 8:08

7d ago8:08

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Live post-match reaction from Tallaght Stadium with OTB's Nathan Murphy from Stephen Kenny and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Pats lose 4-1 at home to Beşiktaş in the third round of the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers. LOI on Off The Ball w/ Rockshore 0.0

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BUMPER FOOTBALL DAILY | 'We had conversations...' Solskjaer on the Ireland gig, Shels have an historic Croatian night, Bradley on Ballkani, and Hoban doubles down on Derry 18:48

7d ago18:48

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Shels record an historic night in Europe, Pats take on Besiktas, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks of the biggest job in Irish sport. Joey O'Brien knows that the Shels job isn't done yet. Stephen Kenny knows that Mason Melia needs to get to the next level. OGS spoke to the FAI about…

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"He deserves all the credit" JO'B's Shels win away in Croatia | Pats & Rovers in Europe | OWEN HEARY & BARRY MURPHY | OTB Breakfast Soccer 28:09

7d ago28:09

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Former Shelbourne manager & player, Owen Heary, and ex-Pats & Rovers goalkeeper, Barry Murphy, react to Shelbourne's European victory in Croatia last night. While also previewing Shamrock Rovers & St. Pats' fixtures tonight against Ballkani & Besiktas respectively. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Bre…

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Beşiktaş have a lot of international players...' | Stephen Kenny on the delight of taking on Turkish giants in Tallaght 15:33

8d ago15:33

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Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy spoke to St. Patricks Athletic manager Stephen Kenny ahead of their Europa Conference League tie with Turkish giants Beşiktaş at Tallaght Stadium. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Newstalk from 7 on your radios and on the GoLoud App.

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Šeško to choose MUFC? Newcastle turn attention to Jackson, Núñez Saudi-bound and Mourinho's tribute 15:52

8d ago15:52

15:52

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as the striker transfer merry-go-round kicks into gear. Is Šeško about to choose the Amorim project over Howe's? Newcastle United to turn attention to Nicolas Jackson? Joey O'Brien feels that his Shels team are in a good place ahead of their Europa League clash in Croatia. Rangers b…

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THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD | "The Holy Grail for Irish clubs!" | Can Drogheda push for Europe? | Off The Ball 49:27

8d ago49:27

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THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD | "The Holy Grail for Irish clubs!" | Can Drogheda push for Europe? | Off The Ball On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stevo is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to look ahead to a busy week for Irish clubs, including some exciting European fixtures, and some more relegation scraps. Can Drogheda push on for Europe…

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FOOTBALL DAILY | Modrić's Dublin debut, United to continue to splash the cash and Dundalk on the way back to the Premier 11:05

9d ago11:05

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from yesterday's First Division action plus the latest transfer news from around Europe. Is Sesko Newcastle bound after an improved offer? Manchester United have spent big already but are they going to push the boat once more? Luka Modric gets ready to tackle another new season, this t…

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"A fabulous night for football!" | Athlone Town have progressed in Europe! | Shine & Fortune | Off The Ball 6:27

12d ago6:27

6:27

Kayleigh Shine and Colin Fortune share their thoughts after Athlone Town's 3-0 victory against ZNK Agram that sees them safely into round 2 of the Champions League qualifiers, which will take place on August 27 in the Netherlands.

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Nick Giannotti: ‘I have ambitions for this club’ | New Athlone Town Chairman | OFF THE BALL 17:27

12d ago17:27

17:27

New Athlone Town Chairman/Owner Nick Giannotti joins OTB’s Eve Conway in the wake of Athlone Town’s Women’s team reaching the 2nd qualifying round of the Women’s Champions League. He talks to her about his takeover of the club and what ambitions he has for Athlone Town’s Men’s and Women’s teams. LOI on OTB with Rockshore 0.0…

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'We are both fighting for our clubs' | Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds and Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty | Bohemians 0-1 Drogheda United 9:15

13d ago9:15

9:15

Bohemians suffered their fourth consecutive 1-0 defeat to Drogheda United on Friday night at Dalymount Park. This time it was Joshua Thomas who popped up with the winner for Kevin Doherty's Drogs. Both Alan Reynolds and Kevin Doherty stopped by for a chat with Off The Ball's own Stephen Doyle after the game to give their own two cents on events on,…

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LOI LATE NIGHT: Pull like a Drog, Cork hold on for precious win 1:03:04

13d ago1:03:04

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Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward hear your thoughts after another busy week in League Of Ireland Land! 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 | Toon reject Liverpool Isak bid, Pats survive Estonian scare, a full LOI preview and Parrott on the mark for AZ 16:26

13d ago16:26

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patrick's Athletic book a Europa Conference League date with Besiktas. Joe Redmond said it was a mad night. Jake Mulreaney counts his blessings. Stephen Bradley wants to take Shamrock Rovers to the next level. Tiernan Lynch happy to add new faces to his Derry squad. And are Cork…

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‘This is the sort of stuff that makes you fall back in sport’ | Templeogue United Fundraiser | OFF THE BALL 33:14

13d ago33:14

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Barry McCarthy from Templeogue United joins Will O’Callaghan and Keith Treacy in studio in celebration of their over 35’s jersey fundraiser in aid of the O’Neill family. Tragically, the family has faced immense challenges. Twenty years ago, they lost their 15-year-old son, Tiernan, to cancer. Now, their 17-year-old son, Ultan, has been diagnosed wi…

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BARRY MURPHY | "Any win in Europe for a LOI team is a brilliant win." | Title fight over? | Off The Ball 35:22

13d ago35:22

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Barry Murphy joins Will O'Callaghan and Keith Treacy on this Friday morning to talk Rovers' title run, European hopes for League of Ireland teams, the violence at the Brandywell last week, and an analysis of multi-club ownership. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction…

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STEPHEN BRADLEY | We're looking to keep building on the squad | OTB FOOTBALL 6:54

14d ago6:54

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Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley talks to Nathan Murphy after an uneventful night in Tallaght. Rockshore #LeagueOfOurOwn

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"Stuff that dreams are made of" | Colin Fortune | Roisin Molloy | Athlone Town win in Europe | Off The Ball 6:46

14d ago6:46

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Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune and midfielder Roisin Molloy speak with Off The Ball after their side's emphatic victory over Cardiff City women in the semi-final of the Champions League Round 1 qualifier

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'I don't see the reason not to...' | Doherty backs Bradley's comments on extending the LOI season 11:30

14d ago11:30

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Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty and wing-back Owen Lambe spoke to Off The Ball's Scarlett Herron ahead of their clash with Bohemians on Friday night. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on your radios on Newstalk from 7pm and on the GoLoud App. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.…

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Football Daily | Pats chase a date with Ole, Isak tells Newcastle where to go, and a plan coming together for Amorim? 14:35

14d ago14:35

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Shelbourne fall out of the Champions League, whilst Athlone Town power on. Joey O'Brien wants a big push for the business end of the season. Wessel Speel has a debut to remember. Roisin Molloy believes Athlone have come very far in a short period. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros to tak…

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THE LOI POD: "One Loss, One Draw and A Lot of Wins!" | Should The League Be Extended? | Transfer News 35:57

14d ago35:57

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Nathan Murphy was joined Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to chat through all the LOI news. Today they chatted about the issue with the length of the season and whether or not it should be extended, Cork city's relegation fears and all the transfer news. The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0…

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SETTLE IN : Ireland's Record Goal Scorer, Olivia O'Toole on her career with the Irish Team | Off The Ball 42:34

15d ago42:34

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Irish football legend Olivia O'Toole sat down with Kathleen McNamee to discuss how she started playing football, getting called up to the Irish team and her career highs and lows. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0, official non alcoholic beer of the Premier League.

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'Personally I've been a bit inconsistent...' | Bohemians' pair Ross Tierney and Alan Reynolds 5:23

15d ago5:23

5:23

Bohemian's midfielder Ross Tierney and head coach Alan Reynolds spoke to Off The Ball's David Wilson ahead of their clash with Drogheda United on Friday night. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on your radios on Newstalk from 7pm and on the GoLoud App. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.…

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INSIDE THE SHELS ACADEMY: ‘It’s important for players to experience setbacks’ | Colm Barron & John Moore 48:18

15d ago48:18

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Shelbourne FC’s Colm Barron & John Moore join Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to discuss their new documentary, taking you inside the Shels academy system, how young players come through the academy, and what more is needed in the system.

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"The Group Of Death" | The Trap Era | Criticism From The Irish Media | Glenn Whelan & Richard Dunne 39:50

15d ago39:50

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Nathan Murphy was joined by two legends of Irish football, Glen Whelan and Richard Dunne to dive into their careers in the Premier League and with the Irish team. This is all with thanks to Guinness, Never Settle. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

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Football Daily | 'This is what you dream of as a kid' | Huge Champions League nights for Irish clubs | Can MUFC win a title? 12:07

15d ago12:07

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as both Shelbourne and Athlone Town take on a mammoth Champions League task. Joey O'Brien wants his team to go for it. JJ Lunney relishes taking on the best. Kelly Brady gets her 'Blayney backing. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros aim to go further in Europe. Luke Shaw wants Manchester Uni…

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