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Off The Ball’s Daniel Pitcher was in the Aviva on Wednesday as St Pat’s and Bohemians were promoting the start of the new League Of Ireland season. He spoke with Bohs’ Alan Reynolds and Jordan Flores, as well as St Pat’s Stephen Kenny and Jamie Lennon ahead of their clash on Sunday.
Off The Ball bring you live and exclusive commentary every Friday throughout the League of Ireland season, starting with Shamrock Rovers’ clash with Dundalk this Friday, live on Newstalk from 8pm!

Head coach Alan Reynolds, and midfield stalwart Dawson Devoy spoke to OTB's Ben Symes ahead of the new LOI season at Whelans in Dublin.
On the agenda was, going out with a bang at Dalyer, targeting Europe, and a big day in store at the Aviva on Sunday afternoon.
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The League of Ireland Podcast is back! Stephen Doyle will be joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth throughout the season, with the help of some special guests along the way! This week our experts go through the season's openers and what we can expect from the very exciting LOI season ahead.

Drogheda United head coach Kevin Doherty spoke to Off The Ball's Ben Symes at the League of Ireland launch at Whelans ahead of the new season.
After being controversially ruled out of Europe last season, Doherty explains the ambition behind trying to get back to the promised land whilst also talking through the changes in his squad that occurred in the off season.
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's win over Chelsea, plus Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on issues in Palestine and Ukraine.
Arsenal book their place in the EFL Cup final, seeing off Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate at the Emirates
Mikel Arteta reflects on the boost of reaching the club’s first major final in six years
Kai Havertz delivers the decisive goal against his former club as Chelsea’s approach is debated
Manchester City look to finish the job against Newcastle, holding a 2–0 lead ahead of the semi-final second leg
Pep Guardiola says City are close to clicking again — and faces questions on his long-term legacy
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists belief is key as his side chase a comeback
Troy Parrott stars for AZ Alkmaar, assisting and scoring to reach the Dutch Cup semi-finals on his birthday
Thousands of Irish fans miss out on tickets for the World Cup play-off in Prague as demand far outstrips supply
Scottish Premiership drama as Hearts, Celtic and Rangers react to discipline issues, deadline-day deals and title pressure
Pep Guardiola speaks candidly on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, saying he’s “hurt” by the human cost of conflict
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