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  The COYGIG Pod is 5! Courtney Brosnan is our special guest 03.11.2026 1h 2m

  The COYGIG Pod is 5 years old! Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron celebrate the birthday and our 200th episode with the Republic of Ireland Number 1, Courtney Brosnan.Karen Duggan is celebrating the best way she knows how, on the beach in the sun!Timestamps:1:00: Intro - The Pod is 5!5.23: Denise O'Sullivan wins NWSL shield for 4th time10.05: Katie McCabe makes FifPro shortlist14.55: WSL round-up36.32: Courtney BrosnanThe COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. 
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  LIVERPOOL 0-1 ARSENAL | Arteta's Defensive Masterclass and Iraola's Liverpool Rebuild | The Final Whistle | OFF THE BALL 01.11.2026 15m

  Brian Kerr joins Stephen Doyle live from Anfield following Arsenal’s tactical victory over Liverpool for this week's Final Whistle. They analyse Arsenal’s defensive resilience and midfield organisation in shutting out Andoni Iraola’s side, assess the impact of new arrivals Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimarães, and discuss what Iraola needs to do to unlock Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz against top-tier opposition.The Final Whistle on Off The Ball w/ @novibet.ieOver 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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  THE LOI WRAP-UP: Rovers Champions again | Waterford safe in style | A Dublin derby battle for 2nd | OFF THE BALL 31.10.2026 20m

  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:Despite a loss in Oriel Park, Shamrock Rovers lift yet another Premier Division trophy, their 6th in the last 7 seasons, hear from Stephen Bradley, Pico Lopes and more as the Hoops are Champions once again.Meanwhile in South Dublin, it's the battle between two teams wondering what could have been as Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic face off for 2nd place, hear how that Dublin derby went.Finally, a look elsewhere around the league as we wrap-up the action from the final Friday night of the season.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  INSIDE THE ODDS | ‘There’s not one ounce of creativity’ in Manchester United! | Will Arsenal bounce back? 30.10.2026 30m

  Shane Hannon and Enda Coll are in studio for this week’s Inside The Odds, looking ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action, highlighting Sunday’s massive clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.Inside The Odds on Off The Ball with Novibet.Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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  ROVERS ARE CHAMPIONS! | Is this the sweetest one? | Robert Lopes, Gary O’Neill, Stephen Bradley & Adam Brennan! 30.10.2026 10m

  Jonathan Higgins caught up Robert Lopes, Gary O’Neill, Stephen Bradly & Adam Brennan as Shamrock Rovers celebrate winning the league following a 3-1 defeat to Dundalk at Oriel park.
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  THE LOI POD: Rovers get their flowers, McClean’s Kenny comments and First Division playoff final set 28.10.2026 54m

  Stephen Doyle, Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back for this week's LOI Pod as we edge closer to the end of the season.Rovers have wrapped up the title with a comprehensive win over Sligo Rovers in Tallaght, the lads discuss the season that delivered a 23rd league title to the Hoops and a 6th under manager Stephen BradleyComing up this Friday, we have LIVE & EXCLUSIVE commentary of Shamrock Rovers' final match of the season as they lift the trophy in Oriel Park following the encounter against Dundalk.Meanwhile this Sunday, Bray Wanderers and UCD face off in Tolka Park with the winner playing 9th place in the Premier Division (Most likely Drogheda United) for a chance to gain promotion to the Premier Division.Stephen was down at the Carlisle Grounds last night and spoke to fans from both sides about their thoughts on the play-offs and the resurgence of Bray as well as the ascendence of Kerry.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact 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: Arsenal suffer EFL Cup upset at the hands of Fleetwood | Can anyone save Manchester United? 28.10.2026 14m

  David Wilson rounds up all the big stories in Wednesday’s Football Daily, starting with Fleetwood Town’s stunning EFL Cup shock as they knock Arsenal out on penalties – plus Mikel Arteta’s reaction to Max Dowman’s red card and Matt Lawlor admitting Fleetwood didn’t even practise spot-kicks.There’s also build-up to Chelsea v Liverpool at Anfield, with Xabi Alonso returning to his former club and looking for solutions with Joao Pedro out injured.Plus: Brentford’s trip to Sunderland, the latest on Manchester United with Michael Carrick still in charge, and Gavin Cooney on why the Premier League is lacking superstars.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  OWEN HEARY & STUART BYRNE | Shelbourne Nostalgia, LOI Title Race Breakdown and Pitch Leadership | OTB 28.10.2026 30m

  Shelbourne legend Owen Heary joins former teammate Stuart Byrne in studio on Off The Ball Breakfast to reflect on their trophy-winning days at Tolka Park, Setanta Cup memories. The pair analyze the climax of the League of Ireland Premier Division title race and where Bohs and St Pat's went wrong in the run-in, debate the decline of vocal on-pitch leadership and covering defenders.Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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  THE GREEN SCENE: Is this end for Seamus Coleman? | An Irish birthday special! 27.10.2026 44m

  David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are in studio to unpack the latest talking points in Irish football — starting with Seamus Coleman’s comments on The Overlap, and whether we’re edging towards the end of a remarkable playing career in green.There’s a check-in on Troy Parrott at Real Betis, the spotlight on his minutes and expectations, and why there’s no need to panic — plus Finn Azaz confirming he’ll continue with Ireland after the recent controversy.We also round up Irish interest across the leagues: Jimmy Dunne’s big day, Gavin Bazunu shining in defeat, Josh Cullen’s return, Brian Barry-Murphy’s boost at Cardiff, and the Dutch surge of goal-scoring centre-back Eanna Clancy.The episode finishes with a round of the “Green Scene birthdays” game.Fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.comContact 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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  The COYGIG Pod | Ballon d'Or, Alexia the easy option: But who else? 27.10.2026 1h

  Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron react the Alexia Putellas winning another Ballon d'Or. We wrap up the weekend's WSL action, Arsenal still have questions to answer, has Eva Olid turned things around for Manchester United?The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. 
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Kane's Ballon d'Or | Carrick takes training | Arsenal back to Highbury 27.10.2026 13m

  David Wilson is back with Tuesday’s Football Daily, starting with Harry Kane’s emotional Ballon d’Or win — the first English winner in 25 years — with Ronaldo on hand to present the award. Plus, Alexia Putellas lands the Women’s Ballon d’Or for a record-equalling third time.There’s more pressure on Michael Carrick at Manchester United as he takes training amid sack rumours, with Jonathan Wilson calling the current situation at Old Trafford “practically unfixable”, and Brian Kerr questioning Carrick’s future after the Bournemouth defeat.We also look ahead to tonight’s EFL Cup action, an abandoned England-Ireland Under-15 match, and the First Division play-off second legs.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  The Final Whistle: "The wind is the one element that can ruin a game of football" | Sunderland 0-0 Leeds United | OTB 25.10.2026 8m

  Phil Egan and Keith Treacy are on hand to give their immediate reaction as Sunderland and Leeds United played out a non-eventful 0-0 draw in tough conditionsThe Final Whistle on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | ⁠gamblingcare.ie⁠ | Please gamble responsibly
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  The Final Whistle: "It takes a good manager to instill belief..." | Man United 0-3 Bournemouth | OTB 25.10.2026 15m

  Dave McIntyre and Brian Kerr were on hand to give their immediate reaction as Manchester United were hammered for the second time in the space of a week, this time at home to AFC Bournemouth.Questions will be asked on whether Michael Carrick will go on as manager at Old Trafford, with Captain Bruno Fernandes left on the bench after his comments on Wednesday night.The Final Whistle on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | ⁠gamblingcare.ie⁠ | Please gamble responsibly
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  THE LOI WRAP-UP: Rover secure League title | Dalymount says goodbye to the lights | The Blues all but secure safety | OFF THE BALL 24.10.2026 14m

  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:Shamrock Rovers have finally secured the league victory, hear from Stephen Bradley as he reflects on a tough season in Tallaght Stadium and a hard fought win over Sligo RoversMeanwhile in North Dublin, Dalymount Park said goodbye to the famous floodlights, but Shels were there for only one reason: spoiling any chance that Bohs had for the title, and they sure did. Hear from all involved in that fiery derby.Finally, there was a massive relegation play-off six-pointer as Waterford and Drogheda battled it out in the RSC. Find out who's staying up and who will play in the play-off in November.All that and more from across Irish Football on this podcast.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Shels end Bohs title race: “I don’t think we deserved to win | Alan Reynolds and John Russell 23.10.2026 5m

  As they played for the last time under the beam of the old Dalymount Park pylons, the lights also went out on Bohemians' title challenge as Mipo Odubeko delivered a late winner for north-Dublin rivals Shelbourne in Phibsborough. Jonathan Higgans spoke with Alan Reynolds and John Russell after the game.
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  INSIDE THE ODDS | "They don't respect Michael Carrick!" | Spurs head to Stamford Bridge | OTB 23.10.2026 43m

  Mick McCarthy is joined by David Wilson and Shane Hannon for this week’s Inside The Odds. As the Premier League returns, they look ahead to what it all means as Spurs prepare to face Chelsea, Everton face Arsenal, and much more!The Odds on Off The Ball with Novibet. Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Bohs and Rovers chase the title | Bruno to start the United clearout? 23.10.2026 14m

  Phil Egan is in for Friday’s Football Daily, with a massive night ahead in the League of Ireland Premier Division as the title and relegation battles edge towards a finale.Shamrock Rovers are chasing a sixth title in seven seasons as they host already-relegated Sligo Rovers, while Bohemians need to keep pace in a Dublin Derby with Shelbourne at Dalymount Park. Waterford and Drogheda United also go head-to-head with the relegation play-off looming.Hear from Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds, plus reaction to the Rovers/Bohs fallout and a straight-talking assessment of Manchester United’s problems from Stuey Byrne.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Katie McCabe: From Ireland's youngest ever captain to qualifying for the World Cup | Inner Drive 22.10.2026 41m

  Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe joins Colm Boohig in our most recent edition of Inner Drive, to take us through the journey from playing on the streets, to working five days a week in Nando’s, to Ballon d’Or nomination and a new chapter at Chelsea. Katie chats about growing up a Chelsea fan thanks to Damian Duff, earning respect in boys’ football, getting the Arsenal call up, and the loneliness that can hit after moving abroad. We also hear from people who know her best on leadership, standards, World Cup nights in Australia, that Canada goal, and why she’s determined to leave Irish women’s football in a better place Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz, proud supporters of Irish Sport.
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  ALAN REYNOLDS: ‘A lot of people have been lining up to take shots at us’ | The Bohs media ban | OTB FOOTBALL 22.10.2026 13m

  Eoin Sheahan was in DCU to speak with Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Shelbourne, which you can hear live on Off The Ball tomorrow night!The League of Ireland on Off The Ball
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Manchester United in civil war | Saka injured for the Gunners | Amorim back in England 22.10.2026 13m

  Phil Egan has all the latest in Thursday’s Football Daily, starting with things going from bad to worse for Manchester United after a 4-1 hammering by Como — leaving Michael Carrick under huge pressure and Bruno Fernandes openly questioning the tactics.There’s also a worrying injury update for Arsenal as Bukayo Saka limps off early in Munich, plus reaction to Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or talk after Bayern’s draw.We round up a big European night for Aston Villa, updates across the Europa and Conference League, and a snippet from The Green Scene on Ireland and the Olympics — including overage player picks.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join