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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 44мин

  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 14мин

  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 49мин

  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 12мин

  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 9мин

  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 10мин

  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 15мин

  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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  Pats beat Rovers | Is this a title race? | “Declarations are on hold!” | Stephen Kenny & Joe Redmond 11.09.2026 9мин

  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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  LOI LATE NIGHT: Are Pats in a title race? | Sligo Rovers disappointment | Most eventful late night ever? 11.09.2026 1ч 4мин

  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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  INSIDE THE ODDS | Manchester derby is “really hard to predict!” | Off the Ball 11.09.2026 47мин

  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
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Kenny takes on Bradley in a potential title showdown | Egan's Hull target Chelsea | Sesko on United mark 11.09.2026 17мин

  Phil Egan is in the chair for Friday’s Football Daily, with a big night in the League of Ireland as St Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers go head-to-head at Richmond Park in a fixture that could decide the Premier Division title race.We hear from Stephen Kenny on Pats’ resilience after a bruising spell, and preview the rest of tonight’s top-flight action, plus the latest from the LOI pod as the panel asks whether Bohemians fans can really start to believe.There’s also insight from John Egan on Hull’s jump to the Premier League, Manchester United’s 4-0 Champions League win, and Ballon d’Or talk with Arteta and Dion Fanning.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Arteta's Arsenal win in Naples | United face Sabah test | Kerrigan's Como experience 10.09.2026 12мин

  Phil Egan rounds up a busy night of Champions League action on Thursday’s Football Daily, as Arsenal open their campaign with a 1-0 win away to Napoli and Liverpool edge Atlético Madrid thanks to an Alexis Mac Allister winner.We also hear debate from The Football Show on whether Liverpool are really progressing under Andoni Iraola, plus a look at PSG and Barcelona’s big wins.Manchester United return to the Champions League at Old Trafford against Sabah, while Daniele Fisichella explains why Gasperini’s Roma look like genuine Scudetto contenders.And Sligo’s Liam Kerrigan previews Como’s Champions League debut under Cesc Fàbregas.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  THE LOI POD: More dreaming to be done | The fallout from the Cup QFs | A very drab 0-0 | Sligo's managerial future | OFF THE BALL 09.09.2026 54мин

  Vinny and Gareth are back for this week's LOI Pod, but where's Stevo?. While he's taking a much-needed break, Ben jumps in to hear all the lad's thought's after a raucous FAI Cup Quarter-Final weekend.Is there still a title race?, Vinny Perth thinks so, with Bohs and Pats clipping on the heels of their Dublin rivals Shamrock RoversYou can listen to LIVE commentary of that 1st vs 2nd clash between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers from 7PM on Friday night on Newstalk FM or the GoLoud App.Meanwhile, what does the future hold for Galway United and Waterford, with both on good form and with a cup semi-final to play.And finally, where do Sligo Rovers and Derry City go with their future plans? Gareth and Vinny weigh-in.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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  SHELBOURNE'S RUN IN: Eddie Beach & Olivia Damico | Ajax, UNC & an upcoming Cup Final | OFF THE BALL 09.09.2026 15мин

  Ross Flanagan was at Tolka Park to speak to Shelbourne's Men's First-Team Goalkeeper Eddie Beach, who has settled into life well in North Dublin. He spoke about being dropped straight into European action including a big match against Giants Ajax.Women's First Team Midfielder Olivia Damico spoke about the feeling in the camp ahead of the big FAI Cup Final against Athlone Town at the end of the month as well as how they can chase them in the league with 6 games to go. She also spoke about her experience playing the University of North Carolina in a friendly a fortnight ago in Tolka Park and how her experiences contrast to those playing collegiate football in the United StatesThe League of Ireland on Off The Ball
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  THE COYGIG POD: The woman leading the FAI's plans for the future of women and girls' football | LIZZY KENT 09.09.2026 18мин

  The COYGIG Pod sat down with the FAI's head of women and girls' football Lizzy Kent to talk about her plans for developing the sport in Ireland. Kent joined the association in January but has extensive experience with grassroots and underage international football in Ireland.The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland international teams.
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  THE GREEN SCENE: Parrott stuns Lille & Madrid | Coleman's comeback plans | Off The Ball 09.09.2026 40мин

  The Green Scene is back in full this week with Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes talk all about Troy Parrott doing it on the big stage again. A Champions League winner at Lille, hot on the heels of that Real Madrid moment.They dig into what it says about his confidence, his ceiling, and why this Real Betis move already feels like the perfect fit. There’s also a big Seamus Coleman chat after his Stick to Football appearance: Ireland, retirement, and the reality check of needing a club soon. Plus: the centre-back picture, upcoming rotation headaches, goalkeeper depth (Bazunu at Bolton), and a quick look at Ian Harte’s Northern Ireland comments. The Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, Official partners of the ROI football teamsSend your questions to [email protected] to have them featured on the pod!
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Parrott's dream UCL debut | O'Dea in Paris | Maca contract plea 09.09.2026 13мин

  Phil Egan is back with Wednesday’s Football Daily, with Troy Parrott the headline act again — scoring on his Champions League debut as Real Betis edge Lille, 3-2. Keith Treacy joins Off The Ball Breakfast to ask just how high Parrott’s ceiling is, and whether he could become a long-term Ireland captain.There’s also a round-up of Tuesday night’s action as Erling Haaland fires Manchester City to a win in Porto, while Aston Villa get off the mark away to Club Brugge.Plus, we look ahead to tonight: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid, Arsenal’s trip to Napoli, and Irish interest in Paris as PSG face Slovan Bratislava.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  FOOTBALL DAILY: Parrott's UCL debut | City and Villa in Euro action | Kelleher back to Liverpool? 08.09.2026 12мин

  Phil Egan is back with Tuesday’s Football Daily as the Champions League returns — with Troy Parrott in France to face Lille as he looks to make his long-awaited debut in Europe’s elite competition for Real Betis, fresh off that huge winner against Real Madrid.We also preview Manchester City’s trip to Porto, with Enzo Maresca downplaying the pressure after a big-money rebuild, plus Aston Villa’s opener away to Club Brugge and Unai Emery’s message as results lag behind performances.And there’s talk of Caoimhin Kelleher’s next move — could a return to Liverpool be on the cards? Plus Premier League and EFL round-ups, including Rashford’s impact in United’s draw with Everton.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  The COYGIG Pod | Katie Taylor's legacy will have lasting impact & The WSL returns 08.09.2026 51мин

  As the new WSL season is underway, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron are back to give their thoughts on the opening weekend of action. While the WSL's return wasn't the biggest sporting event in women's sport this weekend, the gang speak about Katie Taylor's swan song and what will be her lasting legacy.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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  SHAY GIVEN: "I just think City will be champions come end of the season" | Premier League title hopefuls | Parrott's Betis heroics | OFF THE BALL 07.09.2026 34мин

  Ben Symes spoke to former Republic of Ireland International Shay Given and got his thoughts on the start of the Premier League season as well as how some of Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland hopefuls are getting on across the continent.“Shay Given was promoting Premier Sports – the home of live football and rugby including UEFA club competitions, English Premier League, BKT United Rugby Championship, Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. Premier Sports is available as part of Sports Extra package on Sky, NOW and Virgin.”Football on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly