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Ger Gilroy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson in studio for this week’s Final One Standing looking ahead to the weekend’s FA Cup action. Thy are also joined by William Hill’s Lee Phelps.

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge weekend of FA Cup third round action, plus there is a look back at last night's stalemate between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta happy to get through this Christmas schedule in the position that they are in, and also defends his player Gabriel Martinelli for his antics.

Arne Slot feels that his side could have won the game.

Keith Andrews warns clubs to not make a move for his in-form striker.

Who will Manchester United...

Ger Gilroy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson in studio for this week’s Final One Standing looking ahead to the weekend’s FA Cup action. Thy are also joined by William Hill’s Lee Phelps.

The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

He’s seen the movie — and he has some thoughts!

Cathal is joined by former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane to chat about Manchester United’s search for a new manager, how well his former teammate Keith Andrews is doing at Brentford, and to share his thoughts on Saipan.

Cathal is also joined by Dancing with the Stars judge and lifelong Manchester United fan Brian Redmond to talk through the club’s latest managerial woes.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool in North London tonight.

Arne Slot feels that his side can still have a positive season.

Mikel Arteta won't take Liverpool lightly.

Manchester United begin life under Darren Fletcher.

Oliver Glasner on the future of Marc Guehi.

Liam Rosenior gets a look at how big the Chelsea job might be.

Mark Coyle swaps Drumcondra for Coleraine.

Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer.

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Eoin Sheehan is joined by Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde International Robert 'Pico' Lopes to discuss his goals for the year between Shamrock Rovers defending their League & Cup double as well as going to the World Cup with Cape Verde in June.

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Italy, as Roma, and Ireland's Evan Ferguson scores again as the Giallorossi go in search of the Champions League places.

Ferguson's time in Italy not a failure according to Eoin Doyle.

Manchester United sound out Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about potential interim gigs.

Oliver Glasner doesn't rule himself out... or in.

Liam Rosenior gets a hefty contract to take the Chelsea job, but is their multi-club model killing the sport?

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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they review the best of the Irish across the water over the Christmas period.

Matthew and David tell all about their sojourns to the World Darts Championship.

We find out how Jimmy Dunne is getting on at Queen's Park Rangers.

There is a discussion around the job that Keith Andrews has been doing at Brentford and where could they possibly end up come the business end of the season.

Celtic's calamitous season continues, and is Martin O'Neill the long-term answer for their...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Manchester United's manager search as the hunt goes on for Ruben Amorim's successor, whilst Chelsea get their man.

Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about to return to Old Trafford?

What went on behind the scenes at Carrington in the final days?

Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane or Gareth Southgate next?

Liam Rosenior gets a hefty contract to take the Chelsea job.

Martin O'Neill in to steady the Chelsea ship.

Wilfried Nancy's departure.

Pep Guardiola's...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim.

Amorim's tenure lasts just 14 months.

Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane or Gareth Southgate next?

Leeds United proved the Portuguese undoing.

Chelsea look set to appoint Leroy Rosenior.

Gary O'Neil to be his replacement at Strasbourg?

Pep Guardiola's defensive crisis.

Keith Andrews' Bees machine keeps on rolling.

And Evan Ferguson's Roman future.

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Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, Dara Smith-Naughton & David Wilson react LIVE to Ruben Amorim's sacking as Manchester United boss.

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Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium which saw Chelsea equalise in stoppage time through Enzo Fernandes to split the honours even in Manchester.

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Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the late drama at Craven Cottage where Cody Gakpo thought he got Liverpool's winner, however Fulham's Harrison Reed got his first goal since April 2023 to spread the points between the two teams.

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It might be the festive period but the English Football League doesn't stop and neither does our resident Irish football expert, Matthew Brennan.

He's picked his definitive Team of the half-Season for this latest edition of the Green Scene - do you agree with Matthew's selection?

Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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SStephen Doyle and Vinny Perth are on hand to bring you all the reaction to Tottenham Hotspur's competent win away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as Archie Gray scored his first goal for the North London club

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Phil Egan and Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the stalemate at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland and Leeds United shared the spoils following an early 2nd half equaliser from in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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It really has been a remarkable sporting year!

To recap all of the lows and highs of sport in 2025, Colm Boohig was joined by the 110-capped Irish international Kevin Kilbane in this Off The Ball Breakfast special.

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Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄

Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sporting Wishlists. Some are realistic, some not so much... But they can dream all the same!

From Ireland qualifying for the World Cup to Evan Ferguson finding his 'forever home', they outline the biggest achievements they would like to see for Irish athletes on the world stage in 2026.

Ben Symes is joined by Martin Lawlor, Secretary of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association and Dr Alan Byrne the FAI’s Medical Director and former doctor for the Men’s National Team ahead of the Association’s first major health initiative taking place in Athlone in January 2026.

The association have teamed up with Advanced Medical Services to provide free health screenings for 100 retired male and female footballers.

You can find more details on the association at their website IPFBA.org

Football Writer Guillem Balague joins Ger Gilroy at a convenient time as he talks about his new book: Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery's Aston Villa Revolution at a time when Aston Villa are bringing themselves into contention for the Premier League title.

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Jonathan Wilson joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to review the weekend's Premier League action including the current outlook on a mixed run of form for Manchester United as well as Thomas Frank's future with Tottenham Hotspur

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Sarah O’Donovan & Paul O’Hehir to talk about last night’s RTE Sports Awards & The Saipan movie!

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Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the tight encounter at Villa Park which saw the Claret & Blue side claim all 3 point with in-form Morgan Rogers netting 2 goals including a brilliant strike during the match.

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The Final One Standing returns with Lee Phelps of William Hill joining Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and Ben Symes to bring you Off The Ball's Picks of the week. 

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The Final One Standing is back and Ger Gilroy is joined this week by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and Ben Symes to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game. 

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a busy Premier League weekend

Shamrock Rovers and Shels bid goodbye to Eurpoe

McPhail departs Shamrock Rovers after almost a decade

Slot insists that he and Salah have moved on

Pep addresses speculation of his future

Glasner on fixture congestion

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Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang!

What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season.

What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get in touch on Social Media (@OffTheBall) or 087 9 180 180.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Eve Conway has the latest ahead of a night of European action for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers

Nancy on Celtic's poor run of form

Chris Sutton and Vinny Perth react to chaos at Celtic

Glasner complains over tight Christmas fixtures

Women's Champions League knock-out draw is today

Robbie Keane signs a new contract at Ferencváros

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Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan reflect on the latest WSL action over the weekend including Bunny Shaw joining the centurion club while also looking at where clubs need to invest this January transfer window. Elsewhere, the fixtures for the 2026 League of Ireland season are released as the new season looms.

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of the Carabao Cup action tonight and a look back at yesterday's action.

FAI appoint new head of Women and Girl's Football

Keith Andrews' side face Man City in Carabao Cup quarter-final tonight

New Celtic manager Nancy under severe pressure already

Arsenal are in European action tonight in the Women's Champions League

FIFA have announced new ticket prices for some select fans for 2026 World Cup

Last week our reporter Ben Symes travelled up to Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland to get some more insight into the background of the Irish men’s national team manager Heimir Hallgrímsson from his fellow natives. 

While up there Ben also travelled to some of the now world famous indoor footballing facilities that are dotted around the tundra landscape across the island, and found out that they’re not just used for football…

Ben also met Icelandic football journalist Jóhann Ingi Hafþorsson who gave a little bit of insight...

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Pat Devlin in studio today after the announcement that he will depart Bray Wanderers after 40 years. He reflects on his memories of Bray, his own football career, and much more!

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Emma Byrne joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss her new life as head coach of Lewes FC and the latest WSL news. 

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after Manchester United's Premier League thriller with Bournemouth resulted in a 4-all draw, plus there is all the latest ahead of the new League of Ireland fixtures being announed.

Ruben Amorim on entertaining the fans.

Andoni Iraola on the fine margins.

Brian Barry-Murphy gets ready to take on an old friend.

Evan Ferguson's positive 90 minutes for Roma.

Brendan Rodgers off to Saudi Arabia.

Shamrock Rovers to begin their title defence against Dundalk.

And Bohemians and St...

Eoin Sheehan is joined by Fiona Hayes and Gerry Thornley to discuss the latest round of European rugby, including Munster and Leinster’s victories over the weekend, on Monday Night Rugby.

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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they look back at Irish football's 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026.

Ben tells us about his sojourn to Iceland to cover Shamrock Rovers’ recent trip to Reykjavik to take on Breidablik.

The lads discuss facilities, access for all, plus sharing them across sports in perhaps a municipal basis similar to what happens across the European mainland.

There is discussion around the League of Ireland teams in Europe, and whether it has been a positive season on the domestic front.

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Bournemouth tonight and a look back at yesterday's action.

Ruben Amorim on the Paul Scholes criticism.

Andoni Iraola says beware of Mason Mount.

Pep not so happy with Phil Foden's form.

Unai Emery's Aston Villa keep winning.

Thomas Frank's flaky Spurs.

Brendan Rodgers is to be back in the game, but in Saudi Arabia.

And Bohemians launch their Kneecap jersey.

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Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Manchester City's comprehensive victory over Crystal Palace in Selhurst Park following a busy week for both sides in Europe.

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Stephen Doyle and Eoin Doyle are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the match in the G-Tech Stadium where the honours were even as Leeds United got a late equaliser to force a draw with Brentford.

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy & Kieran Cunningham to talk about the future of Mo Salah as a Liverpool player…

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Cathal is joined once again by OTB’s Colm Boohig to chat all things Premier League — including the big talking point of the week: Salah vs Slot, and the fiery colours of the Tyne–Wear derby.

Colm is also picking his midfield for his Greatest Premier League XI of All Time — and what a midfield he’s gone for!

Cathal also catches up with Alan O’Reilly, a.k.a. Carlow Weather, to chat about his club Aston Villa, who are absolutely flying at the moment.

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Rory Gaffney chats to Off The Ball's Ben Symes in the aftermath of Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League defeat to Icelandic side Breidablik.

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after both Irish sides get knocked out of Europe, but Evan Ferguson nets a double in Glasgow.

Joey O'Brien on the differences between Premier League sides and the League of Ireland.

Stephen Bradley on a poor showing in Iceland.

Evan Ferguson scores two in Glasgow to down Celtic.

Robbie Keane on taking the road less travelled.

Arne Slot on the Mo Salah meeting.

Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's William Saliba comeback.

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The Final One Standing is back after a week of thrilling European fixtures, Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson are here to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game. 

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Former Ireland International Keith Treacy joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig in studio to discuss last night's UEFA Conference League encounter in Tallaght Stadium which saw Crystal Palace comfortably overcome Shelbourne to knock the North-side club out of Play-Off contention. Ben Symes also joins the show live from Iceland to discuss Shamrock Rovers' defeat to Breidablik in Reykjavík which also saw the Hoops fall out of contention for post-Christmas European Football. There is also the return of 'Keith Friday' where Keith, Shane & Colm discuss the weird and the obscure questions in professional football.

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The Final One Standing is back after a week of thrilling European fixtures. Lee Phelps of William Hill joins Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson to bring you Off The Ball's Picks of the week. 

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Happy Thursday! It's your weekly dose of Word On The Street. Champions Cup #Rugby kicked off last weekend to a familiar groan of 'boring' pool stages... So the WOTS team head out to see what the Irish public think about the changing formats in so many of our great competitions.

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of tonight's Irish sides in Europe as Shelbourne take on Crystal Palace at Tallaght Stadium, and Shamrock Rovers are in Iceland to take on Breidablik.

Joey O'Brien on pressure of taking on a Premier League side.

Stephen Bradley on his relationship with Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Evan Ferguson in Glasgow to take on Celtic.

Robbie Keane on Irish celebrations in Hungary.

Pep Guardiola always happy to win in the Bernebeu.

Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's comeback kid Gabriel Jesus.

With sports streaming becoming increasingly expensive, one fifth of Irish households are said to be using ‘dodgy boxes’ in order to watch live sport and television. Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, as well as Clubber’s Jimmy Doyle, LOI TV’s Mark Scanlon and Adam Leventhal of the Athletic to discuss the consequences of the dodgy box, both for the individuals using them, and for the organisations with the streaming rights themselves.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Champions League matches last night plus a look ahead to the games this evening.

Arne Slot on a possible Salah return.

Xabi Alonso feeling the Spanish heat.

Thomas Frank on a positive Spurs showing.

Will Leo Messi make the World Cup?

And where could Evan Ferguson end up next?

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the fallout between Mohammed Salah and Arne Slot at Liverpool, plus a look ahead to tonight's Champions League matches.

Arne Slot says that the door will be open for a Salah return.

Alisson wants to keep things in-house.

Jamie Carragher claps back at Mo.

Alejandro Garnacho on leaving Manchester United for Chelsea.

Thomas Frank wants to build momentum at home.

Kobbie Mainoo's place at Manchester United.

Alex Gilbert, Ireland's latest midfield talent.

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Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O’Dea will run you through all of the latest news from the world of sport, the morning after Manchester United overcame Wolves & the Mo Salah vs Arne Slot debacle developed…

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the fallout between Mohammed Salah and Arne Slot at Liverpool, plus a look ahead to tonight's Premier League clash between Wolves and Manchester United.

Salah's poor timing.

Where does it leave Slot?

The trip to Milan to take on Inter.

Glasner's high-flying Eagles.

Nuno rages with the ref.

Ruben Amorim on an inconsistent Manchester United.

Celtic rocked by Hearts' Cavan colossus.

Courtney Brosnan's unbelievable performance.

And a Euro round-up.

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Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Craven Cottage as Marc Guehi’s late dagger stole all three points for Oliver Glasner’s side!

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Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Amex as Brighton & West Ham share the spoils in Nuno Espírito Santo’s tenth game in charge of The Hammers!

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Shane Hannon is joined by Aidan Delaney, Adrian Barry, Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr to bring you right up to date with all of the latest from the sporting world.the morning after Mo Salah set out his stall...

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Former Republic of Ireland defender David Meyler and goalkeeper David Forde join Join Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, as Ireland know which group they will be in if they qualify for next year's World Cup, while Liverpool continue to struggle for form.

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Following a week of exciting mid-week fixtures, the Final One Standing returns with Lee Phelps of William Hill, joining Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Shane Hannon to unpack the most popular picks and prices this week. 

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson has the latest from last night's Premier League action, plus a look ahead to the FIFA World Cup draw later today.

Trump and Gianni.

The Peace Award.

Ronaldo's ban, or lack thereof.

Ruben Amorim rues United.

Nuno Espirito Santo happy with the Hammers.

And could Mo Salah be off to Saudi?

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Following a week of exciting mid-week fixtures, the Final One Standing returns. Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Shane Hannon are here to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game. 

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Would you agree with these calls?

OTB’s Colm Boohig is back in the hot seat, picking the two centre-backs for his all-time Premier League XI — and yeah, this one is definitely going to cause a few arguments.

It’s also the return of Nottingham Forest fan Callum Farmer. The last time he was on the show, he was very confident about Ange Postecoglou’s future… and, well, that didn’t exactly work out.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from last night's Premier League action, including Liverpool's draw with Sunderland, and Leeds shock win at home to Chelsea.

Arne Slot has a rotten bit of luck.

Regis Le Bris' Wearsiders missed opportunity.

Daniel Farke on a big night at Elland Road.

Enzo Maresca feels Chelsea got what they deserve.

Rob Edwards' Wolves misery continues.

Nuno Espirito Santo says that the Lucas Paquetá issue will stay in-house.

And where to watch this winter's AFCON?

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Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O’Dea & Matthew Brennan will run you through all of today’s news, the morning after an action-packed night of Premier League action!

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the night's Premier League action, including Erling Haaland's record-shattering goal.

Pep Guardiola praises the big Norwegian number 9.

Eddie Howe rues Newcastle performance.

Everton's David Moyes on the Jack Grealish revival.

Unai Emery on Aston Villa's goalscoring woe.

Barcelona go top of La Liga.

And why did Lucas Paquetá react the way he did.

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Prime Mutton is arguably the world's most-loved stout reviewer, but he also happens to be a massive Manchester City fan. Eoin spends a day with the man himself, going from pub-to-pub in Manchester and taking in a Champions League game at the Etihad Stadium. Esquire magazine described Prime Mutton as “Instagram's Middle-Aged Man of the Moment,” and Eoin charts his popularity in his hometown, sinks a few creamers and lives the life of a full-blown Muttonista.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of the night's Premier League action, plus how are the Irish players faring in the UK and the continent.

Thomas Frank says fan certain elements of fan criticism is unacceptable.

Eddie Howe wants to keep the good times going for Newcastle.

Everton's David Moyes on the weekend's reality check.

Andoni Iraola on a bad spell at AFC Bournemouth.

Pep Guardiola wants Phil Foden to commit to his boyhood club.

Marco Silva tells Fulham to beware of City...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has all of the latest football news & updates!

Arsenal head into December with a 5-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Alexander Isak breaks his PL goal drought for Liverpool.

Former Ballon D'Or holder, Aitana Bonmatí, suffers a long-term injury in training.

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Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy bring you the second of today's Sunday Kickback episodes after a riveting game between top-of-the-table contenders, Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Phil Egan and Graham Gartland are on hand to give you immediate reaction to Liverpool's win over West Ham following Alexander Isak's first goal and a Cody Gakpo finish for the Reds giving Arne Slot's men a first win in the league since the 1st of November

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After a week of riveting European fixtures, The Premier League is back and so is Final One Standing. This week Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Ben Symes are in studio to breakdown this week's fixtures. 

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After a week of riveting European fixtures, The Premier League is back and so is Final One Standing. Lee Phelps of William Hill, joins Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Ben Symes to unpack the most popular picks and prices this week. 

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has fall out from both Irish teams in Europe as Shelbourne are beaten by AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk dispatch of Shakhtar Donetsk.

Stephen Bradley on a night where Rovers go close against one of Europe's best.

The return of Jack Byrne.

Joey O'Brien rues missed chances yet again.

Paddy Barrett feels that Shels are close.

Mark Coyle on a disappointing night.

Troy Parrott impressed by Shels' resistance.

John Caulfield signs a new deal.

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Cathal is joined by OTB’s Colm Boohig as they try to settle the debate: who is the greatest left-back in Premier League history?

He’s also joined by Off The Ball and Today FM’s Phil Egan to break down the current crisis at Liverpool — is Arne’s job already under threat?

Plus, the lads preview the biggest games in the Premier League this weekend.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of both Irish teams take on big European sides in AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arne Slot continues to feel the emotion of losing.

Mikel Arteta praises his Gunners.

Luis Enrique on a Parisian night for Spurs.

Newcastle complain after Marseille treatment.

Joey O'Brien wants to take the game to AZ.

Troy Parrott deflects transfer speculation.

Rory Gaffney not taking anything for granted.

Stephen Bradley on a tough night in store for the...

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan will run you through all of today’s news, the morning after Arsenal & Bayern Munich went head to head in the Champions League!

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the FAI regarding the possible offering of a new contract to Heimir Hallgrimsson as Republic of Ireland head coach.

FAI Director of Football, John Martin praises the work of Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Evan Ferguson is exactly where he should be.

Chelsea's new Brazilian on the path to stardom.

Newcastle beaten by Marseille.

Pep's century sees him out first ball.

Arsenal and Bayern clash of the titans.

Spurs' Thomas Frank says be patient.

And...

Ger & Colm are joined in studio by FAI Director of Football John Martin for an in depth chat about all things Irish football!

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest, including Everton's shock win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

David Moyes on the Toffee fighting spirit.

Ruben Amorim has fears for last season.

Are Arne Slot's days numbered with Liverpool?

Finn Azaz kicks on after international duty.

Pep puts up a century in Europe for Manchester City.

Chelsea and Barcelona clash once again.

And Vini Jr to say hasta luego to Real Madrid?

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the world of Football, including:

Arsenal's 4-1 hammering of Spurs in North London Derby

Eberechi Eze's first hat-trick for the Gunners

Aston Villa's resurgence

Amorim's hope for anniversary win

Ferguson and Parrott score on the Continent

Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr bring you immediate reaction from Emirates Stadium following Arsenal's statement North London Derby hammering of Tottenham Hotspur, with Eze netting a hat-trick to widen the gap at the top of the Premier League table.

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Richie McCormack and Vinny Perth are here to bring immediate reaction following a dramatic encounter in Elland Road which saw Aston Villa escape with all 3 points following Daniel James' late disallowed goal

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John Brewin joins us to chat through the international window, England’s World Cup hopes, and the return of the Premier League.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest news in the world of football....

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson speaks on his future.

Michael O'Neill targets a shock result vs Italy.

Mixed injury news for Liverpool ahead of the return of the Premier League weekend...

It’s confirmed — Ireland are heading to Prague in March to face Czechia.

Cathal is joined by OTB’s Colm Boohig to react to the news that Ireland will take on Czechia in the World Cup play-off semi-final, with Denmark or North Macedonia awaiting in the final.

Paul Nealon from Irish Football Fan TV also joins Cathal to give his reaction and share what the past week has been like for him.

Cathal and Colm also continue their mission to pick the best Premier League XI of all time — and this week, the right-ba...

Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it.

We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well as rugby player Aoibheann Reilly, Kildare football lead s&c Dr Neil Welch, and UPMC consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Brian Devitt for...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest news in the world of football....

Ireland draw Czechia in their World Cup playoff semi-final.

A potential home playoff final in the Aviva Stadium!

And could James McClean make a return to the League of Ireland?

It's our last League of Ireland pod of the year! The time has flown, so join Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth for one final hurrah (...until February)

They react to the incredible result for the Irish national team against Hungary over the weekend, and chat about the league's effectiveness in developing talents. Also, we look back to the cup final and look back at the entire season in review.

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Eve Conway brings you all the action from a dramatic few games yesterday evening, that see Ireland confirmed for Pot 3.

Conor Coventry was speaking to Eoin Sheahan

Andy Robertson dedicated Scotland's World Cup qualification to his late teammate Diogo Jota

Steve McLaren resigns as Jamaica boss after they fail to automatically qualify

Arsenal face Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you more reaction from the Republic of Ireland's last gasp win over Hungary to secure a 2026 World Cup Play-Off place

Kelly Brady's first call-up to WNT

O'Hanlon, Brosnan and Kiernan return

World Cup Play-Off permutations

Scotland vs Denmark

Wales vs North Macedonia

Kevin Kilbane's Irish pride

U17's vs Switzerland Preview

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to reflect on an epic month for the Irish men and women and dream about the possibility of back-to-back World Cup summers. They also look at an important weekend in the Women's Super League which saw United, Arsenal and Chelsea falter while Man City confirmed their title aspirations.

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the action and reaction from a momentous afternoon in Budapest, as Hungary were beaten by the Republic of Ireland by 3 goals to 2.

Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy's reaction.

Heimir says that the team can grow from this.

Molumby pays tribute to his coaches who helped him along the way.

McClean on the Coleman impact.

Stuey Byrne on Irish maturity.

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Ger Gilroy is joined by Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea to bring you the reaction after yesterday's drama which saw Troy Parrott write his name into the Irish Sporting history books, scoring a hat-trick including a 96th minute winner for Ireland against Hungary in Budapest that sent Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to the World Cup Play-offs in March

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Shane Hannon is joined live from Budapest by Stephen Doyle to give further reaction from the match which saw Troy Parrott write his name into the Irish Football history books and put Ireland into contention for a World Cup Spot next year.

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Mick McCarthy is joined by Dion Fanning in studio to revel in the post-World Cup Qualifier win over Portugal afterglow.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan provides all the reaction to Ireland's victory over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium last night.

Hallgrimsson feeling positive

Ronaldo v Hallgrimsson beef

Martinez on Portugal's qualifying hopes

Ireland need to win in Budapest

10 years on from 1-0 win against Germany

Irish Women's National Team fixture updates

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Alisson? Čech? Schmeichel?

OTB’s Colm Boohig is picking his all-time Premier League XI — and it all starts between the sticks!
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Cathal is also joined by Eamonn Donnelly from the Dublin Arsenal Supporters Club.
It’s not a bad time to be an Arsenal fan… is it?

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings all the build-up to the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Portugal tonight at Lansdowne Road.

Hallgrimsson wants strong refereeing.

Jack Taylor in line to start?

Johnny Kenny up top?

Dara O'Shea wants tonight to be the big scalp.

Cristiano Ronaldo not worried about refereeing influence.

Roberto Martinez on the respect he has for Seamus Coleman.

Thomas Tuchel not taking anything for granted despite England's qualification.

Who will qualify from Africa?

The...

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to a very special episode of Word On The Street, where the team head to Claregalway to chat to Kate and Emma Slevin, twin sisters competing at the highest levels of completely different sports on completely different sides of the world. Footballer Kate and Gymnast Emma talk about their upbringing in rural Galway, motivations and aspirations, and their own relationship.

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St Patrick’s Athletic star Chris Forrester joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday’s Football Show, talking about their League of Ireland season, Mason Melia’s move to Spurs, and his own time tackling Chelsea with Peterborough United.

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