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Phil Egan rounds up a packed Monday Football Daily as St Patrick’s Athletic head to the Brandywell for a must-win clash with Derry City to keep their title hopes alive, with Stephen Kenny calling for a big response after Friday’s setback.There’s also a look ahead to Waterford v Galway United, plus reaction from Elland Road as Manchester United draw with Leeds, with injury concerns for Lisandro Martinez and Daniel Farke feeling his side should have taken all three points.Elsewhere: Arsenal edge Nottingham Forest, Brighton smash Palace, Spurs try to reset in Spain ahead of Coventry and Celtic hit Hearts for seven.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Brian Kerr and Stephen Doyle are live from Elland Road to break down a scrappy 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Manchester United. They look at Manchester United's performance, midfield setup, and Michael Carrick's job security after picking up seven points from seven games, while assessing Leeds United's solid start to the Premier League season.The Final Whistle on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s Only | ⁠gamblingcare.ie⁠ | Please gamble responsibly

St Patrick's Athletic were left to rue a penalty miss and a host of missed chances before being sunk by Daniel Kelly’s late winner as Shelbourne snatched an unlikely come-from-behind victory at Richmond Park. Jonathan Higgins catches up with John Russell, Daniel Kelly, and Stephen Kenny for their reaction.

Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon, and Enda Coll join forces to bring uoi this eek's Inside the Odds, with thanks to Novibet. After Manchester United's poor performance in Madrid and Lisandro Martinez' explosive comments, the Red Devils face the unenviable trip to Elland Road to face Leeds at the weekend. Will there be a reaction from Michael Carrick's team?With thanks to Novibet18+ | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

Back in the midst of Covid Nathan Murphy was joined by John Giles for a weekly Thursday night treat, but in this episode they begin with sad news as Leeds and Republic of Ireland great Trevor Cherry passes away suddenly at 72, coming so soon after Norman Hunter. John reflects on Cherry’s character, versatility and the bond within that legendary Leeds dressing room.Then it’s into the main event: John picks his all-time Leeds United XI.They also chat Project Restart, player safety, and why it’s “too dangerous” to rush football back.Ahead of Sunday's meeting of Leeds United and Manchester United, a game you can hear live on Off The Ball on Newstalk with Stephen Doyle joined by Brian Kerr, we have trawled through the archives to give you some good old John Giles OTB greatness.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Phil Egan is with you for Thursday’s Football Daily, and it’s a packed one — starting in the LOI as Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds fires back at Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after the fallout from Monday night’s heated Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium.We hear why Reynolds feels Rovers’ post-match celebrations helped spark the flashpoints, and we look ahead to St Pat’s v Shelbourne with Vinny Perth on why Stephen Kenny hasn’t given up on the title race.Plus, Champions League reaction as PSG beat Manchester City at the Etihad, Liverpool and Aston Villa hit six, and the latest on Lisandro Martinez, Jadon Sancho, Arsenal and more.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

It’s a packed Football Daily with David Wilson as Michael Carrick reflects on a five-game winless run and a hurting dressing room, while midfielder Andrey Santos apologises to travelling fans and insists the squad still believes in the manager.We round up a busy Champions League night, including Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Lille and Mikel Arteta on Bukayo Saka’s impact off the bench, plus all the other key results across Europe.Looking ahead, Liverpool face LASK amid a growing injury list, while Manchester City prepare for PSG with the financial charges backdrop still looming.Plus: Ireland cruise past Kazakhstan to set up a World Cup play-off with Poland, and Graham Hunter explains the chaos at Rayo Vallecano as fan protests and ownership tensions boil over.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am, or listen on the GoLoud app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Former Republic of Ireland Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Colm Boohig & David Wilson to look back on a ruthless 12-0 aggregate win over Kazakhstan, with 11 different goalscorers lighting up the two legs.With Poland up next in a World Cup play-off (away on December 1st, then back at the Aviva on December 5th), we dig into what Carla Ward learned from the window: squad rotation, new combinations, and standout contributions from the likes of Jessie Stapleton, Shanade Hopcroft and Abbie Larkin.Plus, the mentality test after the Wales heartbreak, why Ireland have already had joy against Poland this year, and the Cork vs Aviva debate as the road to Brazil comes into view.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

The whole gang are in Cork! Kathleen McNamee spoke with Scarlett Herron immediately after full time of Ireland’s 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, booking their place in the World Cup Play-off final against Poland!She also caught up with Karen Duggan to get her thoughts after the game.The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Shamrock Rovers taking a massive step towards the League of Ireland title with a tempestuous 2-1 victory over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium, with four red cards shown after full-time. Conan Byrne and Owen Heary assess the damage to Bohs’ title hopes as the Hoops move six points clear at the top.Ireland’s women welcome Kazakhstan to Páirc Uí Chaoimh with a place in next month’s World Cup playoff on the line. Denise O’Sullivan discusses the special occasion of playing in her home city, while Ruesha Littlejohn reflects on her hopes of returning to Carla Ward’s squad.Plus, Coventry celebrate a first Premier League home win in 25 years after thumping Newcastle, Manchester United face a crucial Champions League test away to Atlético Madrid, and Arsenal deal with fresh injury concerns ahead of their clash with Lille.We also look ahead to a packed night of European action and the latest battles in the Championship, as Swansea look to hold on to top spot.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

It’s Monday’s Football Daily, with the League of Ireland title race taking centre stage as Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians go head-to-head in a massive Dublin Derby at Tallaght Stadium — live build-up from 7pm on Off The Ball, with Richie McCormick joined by Vinny Perth.We also react to Manchester City’s 3-0 win at Anfield, their first since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, with Maresca insisting his players are focused on football — and Virgil van Dijk holding off on comment until the appeal process plays out.Plus: Forest v Palace fallout, Everton’s missed chances at Hull, Newcastle at Coventry, Southampton’s Spygate response, and Celtic steadying the ship.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Dave McIntyre and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to a match that had a ferocious second half as Hull City stopped the Everton comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw at home.The Final Whistle on Off The Ball with NovibetOver 18s Only | ⁠gamblingcare.ie⁠ | Please gamble responsibly

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:We are at the halfway point of the Club Orange FAI Cup Semi-Finals, last night Waterford shocked title chasers Bohemians with an away win to book their place at the Aviva Stadium. Hear how they did it and what it means to Graham Coughlan and Padraig AmondToday, Galway United play Derry City in what looks to be a tense encounter in Terryland. Hear from both managers ahead of the semi-final, which you can hear LIVE commentary of on Off The Ball Saturday on Newstalk or the GoLoud App from 1PM.Meanwhile in the league, Shamrock Rovers proved their mettle and Shelbourne all but confirmed their safety.Finally, we have 6 teams all hoping to go up, but Cork City have already lifted their trophy, saying goodbye to an LOI legend along the way.All of that and more from around Irish Football on this podcast.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join