OTB Football

Ben jumps back into the hot-seat this week while Stephen is away, and as per usual, is joined by Vinny and Gareth to dissect a packed double-header with all the relevant points swings, title challenges and position changes to come with it.
Vinny and Gareth debate the fallout from the top of the table clash between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers
With more from across the league including the dire outlook at the Showgrounds and the worrying future at Tolka Park should form stay the way it is.
Ben and Vinny will be at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night as the Champions look to get back in form with only a few games to go as they welcome high-flying Waterford. You can listen to live and exclusive commentary of that game from 7PM on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?
You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.com
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/join
The LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Wednesday’s Football Daily with Phil Egan is packed with Carabao Cup talking points, as Liverpool see off Spurs 3-1 at Anfield — with Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo on the scoresheet and a “cracker” from Dominik Szoboszlai stealing the show, plus praise for the Reds’ young stars.
Arsenal also progress after 16-year-old Max Dowman hits two in a 4-2 win at Ipswich, while Roberto De Zerbi looks for positives despite another frustrating result.
Plus: Brighton head to Old Trafford, United’s selection plans, and the latest twist in the JJ Gabriel saga as the 15-year-old academy prospect looks to move on.
Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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 thegreenscene@offtheball.com
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/join
The Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

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

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.