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  LOI LATE NIGHT: A night of last-minute winners! | Rovers & Shels back to winning ways | Three-horse title race? 18.09.2026 48min

  Shane Keegan is back for League Of Ireland Late Night to go through this evening's games following a tense and exciting night across the country with the title race swinging in all sorts of directions throughout the evening.But don't forget, the battle to stay out of that 9th place continues on, with 6 teams trying to 1-up each other.As ever, you can have your say on LOI Late Night when it returns following the International Break in a couple of weeks.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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  Graham Coughlan: “The way I’ve been spoken to for three months is not ideal!” | Rovers 3-2 Waterford 18.09.2026 8min

  Substitute John McGovern scored a double inside five minutes as Shamrock Rovers twice came from behind to get back to winning ways in this rollercoaster clash at Tallaght Stadium. Ben Symes caught up with Waterford Fc manager Graham Coughlan after the game.
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers aim to avoid having the Blues | Throwing the 'Kitching' sink | United's red flags 18.09.2026 12min

  Phil Egan brings you Friday’s Football Daily, with a huge night in the League of Ireland title race as Shamrock Rovers host Waterford at Tallaght Stadium, with live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball, Newstalk and the Go Loud app.We hear from Stephen Bradley on the “business end” of the season, and Waterford boss Graeme Coughlan on why Rovers remain the benchmark — plus the latest on Bohemians’ Dalymount redevelopment and a full preview of the rest of tonight’s Premier and First Division fixtures.Also today: Heimir Hallgrímsson on new Ireland call-up Liam Kitching, Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, Europa League and Carabao Cup talking points, and pressure mounting on Michael Carrick ahead of Fulham.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  FAI CEO DAVID COURELL on Israel | What a boycott would mean and protesters against the association | Off The Ball 18.09.2026 25min

  FAI CEO David Courell was speaking with Ben Symes today ahead of Ireland's Nations League fixtures against Israel. Courell defends the association's decision to fulfill the matches following a 75–32 General Assembly vote, detailing the severe financial and sporting sanctions Ireland faced from UEFA for forfeiting.Become a member and sign up at ⁠offtheball.com/join⁠
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  INSIDE THE ODDS | 'I have no idea what 'Carrick-ball' is!' | Where are Villa’s goals going to come from? 18.09.2026 43min

  David Wilson is joined in studio by Dara Smith-Naughton and Enda Coll for this week’s Inside The Odds, as pre-season predictions have largely been proven correct, and Micheal Carrick has just had his worst week as Manchester United manager… so far!Inside The Odds on Off The Ball with Novibet.Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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  THE GREEN SCENE: Coleman and Collins miss out, Kitching and Elding in + Vata’s return 17.09.2026 31min

  It’s a bonus episode of The Green Scene as Heimir Hallgrímsson names a 26-man Republic of Ireland squad for a huge four-game window: Kosovo away, two games against Israel, and Austria in Dublin.Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes react to the big calls — no Seamus Coleman (still without a club) and captain Nathan Collins ruled out through injury — and what that means for leadership in camp and the shape of the team.There’s also plenty on the surprise inclusions, with first senior call-ups for Liam Kitching, Joel Bagan and Owen Elding, plus the thinking behind Rocco Vata’s “match-winner” selection and the ongoing right wing-back headache.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. 
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: No room for Collins and Coleman as Heimir includes new faces | Carrick under increasing pressure | Celtic in European action 17.09.2026 14min

  Phil Egan is back with Thursday’s Football Daily, with Heimir Hallgrímsson naming his Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League window. There’s no Seamus Coleman (still without a club) and Nathan Collins misses out through injury, while Liam Kitching earns a first call-up and Joel Bagan and Owen Elding are included.There’s also the latest from Manchester United after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton, plus reaction from Michael Carrick and Fabian Hürzeler.And we round up the Carabao Cup and Europa League stories, including Chelsea’s ownership change and key European previews.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Man Utd EMBARRASSED, Heimir’s squad & MORE! | Thursday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFASTMan Utd EMBARRASSED, Heimir’s squad & MORE! | Thursday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 17.09.2026 31min

  A packed-house on Off The Ball Breakfast Enda Coll, David Wilson, Matthew Brennan & Dara Smith-Naughton kick things off with a proper post-mortem on Manchester United’s latest collapse - 2-0 up at Old Trafford, and somehow losing 3-2 to Brighton. The lads dig into the Carrick heat, the tactical issues, and a ruthless look at Benjamin Šeško’s night, with Shea Lacey’s goal the one bright spot in a messy League Cup exit.Then it’s onto the rest of the cup and European results, before switching focus to Ireland: the upcoming Nations League squad, the right-back headache, midfield options, and who could be the “rogue” call-up.Plus, travel plans to Kosovo — and the off-field tensions fans should be aware of.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ sectionCatch 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.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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  THE LOI POD: The title race IS ON | Have Pats hit good form at the right time? | OFF THE BALL 16.09.2026 54min

  Ben jumps back into the hot-seat this week while Stephen is away, and as per usual, is joined by Vinny and Gareth to dissect a packed double-header with all the relevant points swings, title challenges and position changes to come with it.Vinny and Gareth debate the fallout from the top of the table clash between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock RoversWith more from across the league including the dire outlook at the Showgrounds and the worrying future at Tolka Park should form stay the way it is.Ben and Vinny will be at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night as the Champions look to get back in form with only a few games to go as they welcome high-flying Waterford. You can listen to live and exclusive commentary of that game from 7PM on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing [email protected] us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on InstagramAnd as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Szoboszlai stunner | Sunderland take on AZ | Gabriel's Irish passport to open doors to Europe? 16.09.2026 14min

  Wednesday’s Football Daily with Phil Egan is packed with Carabao Cup talking points, as Liverpool see off Spurs 3-1 at Anfield — with Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo on the scoresheet and a “cracker” from Dominik Szoboszlai stealing the show, plus praise for the Reds’ young stars.Arsenal also progress after 16-year-old Max Dowman hits two in a 4-2 win at Ipswich, while Roberto De Zerbi looks for positives despite another frustrating result.Plus: Brighton head to Old Trafford, United’s selection plans, and the latest twist in the JJ Gabriel saga as the 15-year-old academy prospect looks to move on.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  THE GREEN SCENE: Squad picks for international window | Finn Azaz debate | Parrott benched but Abankwah nets in San Siro 15.09.2026 44min

  International football’s back and The Green Scene returns with a massive week ahead  as Heimir Hallgrímsson gets set to name his squad.Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson dig into Troy Parrott’s frustrating night as an unused sub for Real Betis, while Trent Kone-Doherty’s goals in Norway have everyone talking. There’s also chat on Andrew Omobamidele’s Anderlecht debut, James Abankwah scoring at San Siro, and Gavin Bazunu’s big response between the sticks. Then it’s squad-pick time: keepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers, plus debates on wing-back depth, dual-nationals, and the FAI’s latest headaches off the pitch.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. 
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Pats pile pressure on Rovers | Abankwah makes his mark against Inter | O'Neill called into NI squad 15.09.2026 14min

  Phil Egan brings you Tuesday’s Football Daily, with St Patrick’s Athletic going top of the Premier Division in style after a 4-0 win away to Dundalk, as Stephen Kenny urges his players to keep their feet on the ground ahead of Sligo Rovers.There’s also drama across the league as Drogheda United come from behind to beat Shelbourne, Waterford and Derry City share the points in a 2-2 draw, and Sligo’s survival hopes take another hit.Plus, FAI Director of Football John Martin on the Israel fixtures, Ceadach O’Neill’s Northern Ireland call-up, and Kevin Kilbane on grappling in the box.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  The COYGIG Pod: "London City were so vulnerable" | Arsenal's 30 missed chances | Ballon D'Or winner predictions 15.09.2026 49min

  Our COYGIG panel is bag for another episode following an action packed weekend in the WSL where we saw Arsenal miss 30 chances to score ending 0-0 to Crystal Palace and Liverpool held to a frustrating draw by Tottenham, and our panel give their Ballon D'Or winner predictions! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsors of the Republic of Ireland national teams.
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: United rage over VAR | Haaland the matchwinner | Kenny on Pats title mission 14.09.2026 12min

  Monday’s Football Daily with David Wilson has all the fallout from the Manchester Derby, as Michael Carrick fumes over the “plain and obvious” VAR controversy that allowed Erling Haaland’s winner despite United playing against 10 men for over 70 minutes.There’s also reaction from Phil Egan and Brian Kerr at Old Trafford, plus Haaland on how City adapted after Phil Foden’s red card.Elsewhere, Brighton hammer Coventry 5-0 as Frank Lampard looks for positives, Rangers blow Celtic away in the League Cup, and Stephen Kenny’s St Pat’s eye top spot in the League of Ireland with a big night at Oriel Park.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  The Final Whistle: "It will be relief as well as delight for Maresca" | Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City | OFF THE BALL 13.09.2026 9min

  Phil Egan and Brian Kerr were on hand in Old Trafford to give their immediate reaction to a tense Manchester Derby which saw Manchester City narrowly overcome Manchester United and win 1-0 following the sending off of Phil Foden in the first half for an incident with Bruno Fernandez.The Final Whistle on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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  The Final Whistle: "Lewis Dunk for half a second forgot he was Lewis Dunk!..."Coventry City 5-0 Brighton & Hove Albion | OFF THE BALL 13.09.2026 10min

  Richie McCormack and Keith Treacy were on hand to give their immediate reaction as Brighton & Hove Albion hammered Coventry City in their own home 5-0 which included a Goal of the Season contender scored by Lewis Dunk.The Final Whistle on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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  THE LOI WRAP-UP: Pats put their title challenge on the table | Derry, Bohs win late on | Goal of the season? | OFF THE BALL 12.09.2026 15min

  On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as:Pats put themselves firmly in the title raceBohs and Derry win late onDrogheda pick up important winThe First Division play-offs nearA very important WPD SaturdayThe National League continues to impressA bizarre move to the continentSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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  LOI LATE NIGHT: Are Pats in a title race? | Sligo Rovers disappointment | Most eventful late night ever? 11.09.2026 1h 4min

  Shane Keegan is back for League Of Ireland Late Night to go through this evening's games.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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  Pats beat Rovers | Is this a title race? | “Declarations are on hold!” | Stephen Kenny & Joe Redmond 11.09.2026 9min

  First-half goals from Jay McClelland and Aidan Keena delivered St Patrick's Athletic a telling victory over champions Shamrock Rovers in a pulsating Dublin derby at Richmond Park to blow the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title race wide open. Ben Symes caught up with Stephen Kenny and Joe Redmond after the game!The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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  INSIDE THE ODDS | Manchester derby is “really hard to predict!” | Off the Ball 11.09.2026 47min

  Mick McCarthy, David Wilson, and Shane Hannon join forces to bring you this week's Inside the Odds. After wins for both of Manchester's titans in Europe this week, United and City renew rivalries at Old Trafford this week in the first post-Pep Manchester derby. Can Enzo Maresca secure a win in his first trip to Old Trafford as City boss?with thanks to Novibet. Over 18's Only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly