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Ben Symes chats to Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien after the sides draw 2-2 in tonight's derby game
The League of Ireland on Off The Ball

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game.
League of Ireland focus – Shamrock Rovers travel to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne in a Dublin derby with the Hoops looking to close the gap on leaders Bohemians.
Stephen Bradley preview – The Rovers boss reflects on the challenge of facing Shelbourne regardless of form.
Shels’ mixed start – Joey O’Brien’s side come into the game after a narrow derby defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic.
Athlone claim silverware – Athlone Town defeat Shelbourne 1-0 to win the President’s Cup ahead of the new Women’s National League season.
Dana Sheriff strikes – The returning American forward scores the decisive goal for last season’s double winners.
Evan Ferguson injury blow – The Roma loanee is set for ankle surgery and will miss Ireland’s upcoming playoff with Czechia.
World Cup hopes debate – David Sneyd and Keith Treacy discuss whether Ferguson could still feature at this summer’s World Cup if Ireland qualify.
Greg Cunningham interview – The former Ireland international recalls his breakthrough at Manchester City and Carlos Tevez’s influence.
Old Firm drama – Celtic defeat Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final amid pitch-invasion scenes at Ibrox.
FA Cup storylines – Brentford boss Keith Andrews targets progression at West Ham, while Leeds and Southampton also advance.
Championship roundup – Middlesbrough strengthen their promotion push with a big win at QPR as Alan Browne gets on the scoresheet.
Global football headlines – Mass red cards in a fiery Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro final and geopolitical issues impacting Iraq’s World Cup playoff preparations.
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Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Richie McCormack's Sliding Doors.
Sliding Doors goes beyond rumours and gossip to uncover deals that were genuinely on the table
Each episode explores how one decision could have reshaped clubs, careers, and the entire football landscape
From whispered negotiations to official bids, this is the anatomy of football’s biggest “what ifs”
Think Michael Laudrup to Liverpool, Robert Lewandowski to Blackburn… and yes, Ronaldo to Rangers
In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of Alfredo Di Stéfano, the man who transformed Real Madrid into the dominant force of European football.
From his early days in Buenos Aires to starring in Colombia with Millonarios, Di Stéfano’s path to greatness was anything but simple.
In one of football’s most controversial transfer sagas, he came within touching distance of joining FC Barcelona before political drama intervened.
We unpack the chaos, the rivalry it ignited, and how Di Stéfano went on to lead Madrid to five straight European Cup triumphs.
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Off The Ball’s Ben Symes was in Athlone Town Stadium for the President’s Cup final, as Athlone Town earned their first piece of silverware of the season, beating Shelbouren 1-0.
Ben spoke with Athlone manager John Sullivan as well as a returning Dana Scheriff, who scored their winning goal, after the match.

OTB's Kathleen McNamee caught up with 3 of the Republic of Ireland WNT's stars following a heartbreaking defeat to The Netherlands in Utrecht on Saturday night. Firstly hear from Anna Patten, who got fouled in the build-up to the penalty that gave the Girls in Green their only goal of the match. Then hear from Caitlin Hayes as she reflects on a 'gutting' defeat and lastly hear from Amber Barrett who sees the positive side as the team looks to bounce back and stay in Group A of the Nations League.

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