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Back in the throes of Covid, Nathan Murphy was joined as ever by John Giles, and in this episode came just one week after Liverpool XI caused plenty of debate (yes, Trent again), it’s time for an even bigger task: John’s all-time Manchester United XI — with a clear cut-off point of around 1960.
From Peter Schmeichel in goal to an Irish double-act at full-back with Denis Irwin and Tony Dunne, John explains every call, including a no-nonsense centre-half pairing of Nemanja Vidić and Jaap Stam.
In midfield it’s Scholes, Keane and the “best I ever played with” Bobby Charlton, before a front three of Ronaldo, Denis Law and George Best — and John’s big calls on Rooney, Robson, Giggs and Beckham.
Ahead of Sunday's meeting of Leeds United and Manchester United, a game you can hear live on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 2 o'clock with Stephen Doyle joined by Brian Kerr, we have trawled through the archives to give you some good old John Giles OTB greatness.
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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.
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Beat’s Odhrán Johnson spoke with Waterford FC COO and Director Richy Walsh after Waterford booked their place in the Club Orange FAI Cup Final in the Aviva on November 8th! He reveals that Waterford are releasing a special new kit for the final, which will go on pre-sale tonight at 7pm!

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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.
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Stephen Doyle is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth on this week’s LOI Pod as the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season heads for the finish line.

We react to a huge weekend: Shamrock Rovers’ derby win over Bohemians and what it means for their title run, plus the talking points from the full-time scenes afterwards.

There’s also plenty on the FAI Cup finalists, with Waterford and Derry City booking their Aviva date — including praise for Pádraig Amond, Michael Duffy, Ellis Chapman and the management job Graham Coughlan is doing.

Plus, we look ahead to Friday’s live commentary: St Patrick’s Athletic v Shelbourne.
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