OTB's Saturday Panel
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 10/3/26 |  The Saturday Panel | "It's Sucked the Joy Out of the International Window": FAI Leadership Failures | Parrott Magic and City Fallout | OTB | Shane Hannon is joined in studio by the Irish Daily Mail’s Linda Maher to break down a wild week in sport. The panel reacts to the chaotic pre-match press conference in Serbia after Ireland's 2–2 draw with Austria, Troy Parrott’s individual magic, and the lack of leadership that put Irish players in the firing line. Plus, they dissect the fallout from Manchester City’s 115 financial charges, Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan’s departure, and Luke Littler’s struggles with hostile darts crowds.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join | 35m 30s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 |  VINCENT HOGAN (UNLOCKED): 'Paul McGrath is arguably our greatest footballer' | The Lost Sportswriter | John Duggan is joined in studio by Vincent Hogan to discuss his new book 'The Lost Sportswriter', in which he reflects on 43 years of Irish sports journalism. | 6m 34s | ||||||
| 9/5/26 |  The Saturday Panel | Katie Taylor's Fairytale Croke Park Farewell | OTB | John Duggan is joined in studio by Olympians Gráinne Walsh and Adam Nolan, alongside boxing writer Kevin Burn, to celebrate the legendary career of Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at a sold-out Croke Park. The panel discusses what Taylor's monumental legacy has meant for Irish sport, reflecting on her path from London 2012 gold to her undisputed world title fight tonight against France's Flora Pilly. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join | 54m 14s | ||||||
| 8/8/26 | THE SATURDAY PANEL: All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final Preview w/Aoife Lynskey & Aisling Maher | OTB | On this week's instalment of the Saturday Panel, Galway Legend Aoife Lynskey and Dublin Camóg Aisling Maher join Phil Egan to preview the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Cork and Galway. | 1h 02m 52s | ||||||
| 8/1/26 |  The Ladies Final Saturday Panel | "We really need a good final to liven up the championship!" | Off the Ball | Shane Hannon is joined in studio by three legends of the game to preview tomorrow's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway. Dublin icon Hannah Tyrell, Meath legend Niamh O'Sullivan, and Galway great Sinead Burke join forces to look ahead to Galway against Kerry at Croke Park, with the winner being crowned All-Ireland champions for 2026. | 50m 07s | ||||||
| 7/25/26 |  THE MOVEMBER PANEL | Finding 'safe spaces' in the world of social media | Finnian Cawley & Charlene Tyrrell | Former Sligo dual player Finnian Cawley and Leitrim ladies footballer Charlene Tyrrell, both mental health facilitators with Movember campaign, join John Duggan for a very special Movember Panel ahead of All Ireland final day tomorrow.The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball brought to you by Movember Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.If you or anyone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this interview, please reach out to the Samaritans: [email protected] or call on 116 123. | 22m 57s | ||||||
| 7/18/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL | Can Limerick deal with Jason Rabbitte? | All Ireland Hurling Final Special | John Duggan is joined by ex-Limerick player Pat Ryan, ex-Galway player David Burke and ex-Tipperary player Eoin Kelly for this week's Saturday Panel, to build up to tomorrow's massive All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final between Galway and Limerick!Hurling on Off the Ball with Applegreen - coffee, convenience, and a winning stop wherever you're headed. | 51m 29s | ||||||
| 6/27/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL | The World Cup knockouts are upon us! | England in action tonight | BRIAN KERR | John Duggan is joined by Brian Kerr for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the knockout stages of the World Cup just around the corner, and slim hopes for some teams rest on tonight’s matches!The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert. | 56m 34s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | THE SATURDAY PANEL | All the World Cup reaction | The first red card after new rule | EOIN DOYLE | John Duggan is joined by Eoin Doyle for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, as we've already gone through a full round of games, and gotten a look at every team so far in North America. Who is currently the favourite for the biggest World Cup ever?The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert. | 49m 07s | ||||||
| 5/16/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal | Hurling not free to air | Celtic vs Hearts | John Duggan is joined by Roy Curtis & Orla McElroy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories and ahead to this weekend's sports action. | 1h 03m 19s | ||||||
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| 4/25/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL | The folklore of AIL rugby | Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly | Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva!The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, with Energia, Experience the best of men’s and women’s club rugby at the Energia AIL Finals. #Thinkofthepossibilities. | 48m 18s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL | ‘It was emotional going back to Augusta!’ | Bumper The Masters preview | Gary Murphy and Gavin Cooney join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to The Masters next week. After Rory McIlroy's first win at Augusta last year, the pressure is off him to follow that up this year, but can he follow that up with another Major title?The Saturday Panel on off the ball is brought to you by the road safety authority, bringing you awareness of distracted driving this bank holiday weekend. If you look at your phone for one second travelling at 50 Kilometres and hour, you travel the length of four cars without watching the road. Put the phone away. | 48m 17s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL | ‘Massively in bonus territory!’ | Division 3 & 4 Football Finals | LYNG, MURPHY & SHEEDY | John Duggan is joined by ex-Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy, ex-Wexford footballer Ciarán Lyng and ex-Dublin footballer Jack Sheedy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking at today's Division 3 and 4 Football finals.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie. | 56m 59s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL (Unlocked): ‘It’s a perfect storm for Kerry!’ | Setting the stage for Prague | MARTIN & CURTIS | John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories, and building up to what could be a historic week in Irish football! | 27m 12s | ||||||
| 3/7/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘People were mixing up rebuilding with decline!’ | Ireland surpass brave Welsh passion | Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail’s Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, reflecting on last night's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, which saw the hosts victorious after a surviving a spirited Welsh performance.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby | 1h 02m 42s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: Government response to Oriel Park | Rugby reset | GAA Congress | Week in review | John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's sporting stories, most notably the government's response to events in Oriel Park last week, the down week in the Six Nations, and GAA Congress today! | 16m 39s | ||||||
| 2/21/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland humble England in Twickenham | Will Connors & Brendan Fanning | John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Ireland's Six Nations clash with England draws to a close.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie. | 54m 16s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: 'For me the Prendergast question is over!' | Ireland survive Italy scare | John Duggan is live for this week’s Saturday Panel, after Ireland’s second round Six Nations clash with Italy. He is joined in studio by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and former back row Aidan McCullen, while former Leinster and Harlequins’ out half Andy Dunne dials in from the Aviva.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition | #IRFU | #UnlockMoreYou | #Rugby | 46m 41s | ||||||
| 2/7/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: Where are Ireland after Thursday’s defeat in Paris? | SIX NATIONS SPECIAL | Brendan Fanning, Hugh Farrelly and Kevin McLaughlin join John Duggan on this week’s Saturday Panel, focusing on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, which has already seen Ireland suffer a big defeat in Paris, while Scotland and Italy kick off shortly.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie. | 1h 01m 15s | ||||||
| 1/31/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: 'Cork won't feel the pressure until the All Ireland' | The National Leagues | All Ireland winners Mick Bohan and Taggy Fogarty join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel focusing on the National Hurling and Football Leagues, with the pick of the fixtures being the All Ireland Final rematch of last year, as Jim McGuinness' Donegal look to prove that they've truly put that match behind them. | 15m 51s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | THE SATURDAY PANEL: Why do the Leagues matter? | The National Leagues are back! | John Duggan is joined in studio by Colm Keys and Jason Byrne for this week's Saturday Panel, as intercounty GAA returns in earnest this weekend with the start of the National Leagues in both football and hurling! | 22m 45s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘Managerial Madness’ | Chaotic midweek Premier League action | Sporting week in review | Tommy Martin and Mick O'Keeffe join John Duggan in studio for a look back on the sporting week in this weekend's Saturday Panel. | 24m 28s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde | 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.The Saturday Panel is presented by Heineken. | 41m 26s | ||||||
| 11/29/25 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL: All Ireland winners special | Hannah Tyrrell & Niamh Hetherton | Dublin ladies All-Ireland winners Hannah Tyrrell and Niamh Hetherton join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, brought to you by L'Oreal Men Expert, Try new Derma Control for Oily and Blemish-prone skin. | 51m 03s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 |  THE SATURDAY PANEL (Unlocked): 'I wouldn't trade anything for what we had!' | KEVIN KILBANE & DAVID CONNOLLY | Republic of Ireland legends David Connolly and Kevin Kilbane joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's Champions League action, while the Premier League continues.The Saturday Panel with Heineken. | 25m 52s | ||||||
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Chart history for OTB's Saturday Panel
Peaked at #133 in SA, currently #133 in SA.
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| SA | — | #133 | #133 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
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1 placement across 1 market.