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Despite conceding the second-fastest goal in LOI history, St Patrick's Athletic recovered to defeat Bohemians 3-1 and reclaim top spot. Stephen Doyle spoke to Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynolds after the game.

Derry City started life at Celtic Park with a hard-fought 1-0 win over champions Shamrock Rovers. James Clarke's first-half strike was enough for the Candystripes to make it back-to-back victories for the first time this campaign and ensure they now sit just three points behind fourth-placed Bohemians. Ben Symes caught up with Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch and Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley after the game.

Ger Gilroy hosts this week’s Inside The Odds, with Matthew Brennan and Mick McCarthy looking ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action! Inside The Odds on Off The Ball with Novibet.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the League of Ireland and the Premier League as: Bohemians look to gain form with an away win over St Patrick's Athletic Derry City play their first match at temporary home Celtic Park James McClean reveals that he has been advised to stop playing Forest look to build bigger relegation safety net with trip to Sunderland Arne Slot teases return of Keeper Alisson De Ligt pictured training after long time out with injury BBC confirms the end for Football Focus after 52 years Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Former LOI player and manager Owen Heary joins Colm Boohig and Keith Treacy to talk about this weekend's League of Ireland fixtures as the season ramps up just 5 weeks before the International break. You can listen to live commentary of St Patrick's Athletic vs Bohemians on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App tonight from 7PM. Stephen Doyle and Richie Towell will be on the call live from Richmond Park. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the Championship, the League of Ireland and the international game. Manchester City move top of the Premier League with a narrow win over Burnley FC Erling Haaland scores early to seal a crucial three points in the title race Pep Guardiola admits it was a tough test at Turf Moor despite victory City edge ahead of Arsenal FC on goal difference in a razor-tight race Burnley relegated as Scott Parker expresses pride despite drop Late drama as Sean Longstaff rescues a point for Leeds United Daniel Farke confident Leeds have done enough to secure survival Controversy for AFC Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola fumes over late equaliser Chelsea FC sack Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge Iraola emerges as leading contender for the Chelsea job amid managerial uncertainty Pep Guardiola criticises Chelsea’s instability and backs Rosenior Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says players must share blame for Chelsea’s poor form Championship promotion race heats up as Ipswich Town boost automatic hopes League of Ireland Premier Division preview: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Bohemians live from Richmond Park Focus on Shamrock Rovers and impact of James McClean Scottish Premiership returns with Heart of Midlothian FC chasing the title James Forrest signs new deal with Celtic FC Political controversy as Donald Trump reportedly pushes to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team at the World Cup. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as St. Patrick's Athletic do battle with Bohemians in a Dublin Derby at Richmond Park. Stephen Doyle will be joined in the gantry by Richie Towell, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.

Former Ireland footballer Aine O’Gorman spoke to Rachel Sheehan about the Aviva In Her Boots programme and its importance for rural clubs. In her Boots is on Off The Ball with Aviva Ireland.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan bring you up to date with all of the goings-on in the world of sport the morning after Man City went top (just) and Leeds all but secured Premier League football for next season! Outside of all the REAL sporting news, Ger delivers some horrible news to Matthew about a missed email regarding a ticket to Ireland heart-breaking loss to Czechia - prompting a walk-off live on air… Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the usual suspects, Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth, to talk all things League of Ireland. The lads get into debate about the blight of the timewasting goalkeeper, and how best to punish teams who partake in it. Bohemians goal-scoring struggles continue to harm their campaign but was there positive signs last time out at Tallaght Stadium? St. Patrick's Athletic continue their positive trajectory, but can they keep tabs with an in-form Shamrock Rovers’ side? And with Derry City set to begin life at Celtic Park this weekend, will Tiernan Lynch’s side be able to get the ball on the deck and finally turn their season around? 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. Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as St. Patrick's Athletic do battle with Bohemians in a Dublin Derby at Richmond Park. Stephen Doyle will be joined in the gantry by Richie Towell, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.

Phil Egan brings you Wednesday’s Football Daily with the latest stories from England, Scotland and international football. Chelsea’s poor run continues with a fifth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Liam Rosenior admits he is struggling to keep defending his players after the 3-0 loss to Brighton. Brighton move up to sixth in the table and strengthen their European hopes. Manchester City can move level with Arsenal if they beat Burnley at Turf Moor. Pep Guardiola says there is no room for mistakes with six games remaining. Burnley face relegation if they lose, with Scott Parker acknowledging the reality. Bournemouth’s European push continues, though Andoni Iraola plays down their chances. Leeds focus on survival as Daniel Farke insists the FA Cup semi-final is not a distraction. Leicester City relegated to League One, ten years after winning the Premier League. Gary Rowett calls for an in-depth review following Leicester’s dramatic decline. Coventry City secure the Championship title with promotion battles still ongoing. Hearts aim for a first Scottish Premiership title since 1960 with Oisin McEntee central to their success. Republic of Ireland women in a strong position for a favourable World Cup playoff draw. Denise O’Sullivan praised after standout performances in Ireland’s recent wins. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton take you through the morning’s biggest stories, following ANOTHER loss for Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea & relegation to League One for Leicester City - a mere decade after lifting the Premier League title… Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football. The trio begin with speaking about Troy Parrott’s Dutch Cup success with AZ Alkmaar at the weekend, and where he could end up next. The lads sit down with Oisin McEntee, Hearts’ midfielder and one of the standout players in the Scottish Premiership this season. McEntee speaks about his own journey, from trialling at Manchester United against Brooklyn Beckham to playing alongside Troy Parrott with Ireland underage teams and Belvedere. The Cavan native speaks about his Gaelic football background, the influence of new manager Derek McInnes and what it is like to score at Celtic Park. The lads then chat about some of the best of the Irish abroad as Andrew Omobamidele continues his good form in France, and who could find themselves in an Ireland squad next month. There is debate around whether Brian Barry Murphy and Robbie Keane could eventually become Ireland head coaches and they end with getting to some of the listener comments from last week. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing greenscene@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 is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

Phil Egan brings you Monday’s Football Daily with focus on the Premier League and some EFL storylines. West Ham earn a valuable point away at Crystal Palace, increasing their gap from the relegation zone. Wolves are officially relegated from the Premier League after their goalless draw. Nuno Espirito Santo warns West Ham cannot relax with five games remaining. Crystal Palace continue balancing domestic fixtures with an upcoming Conference League semi-final. Oliver Glasner expresses confidence in managing both league and European commitments. Tottenham sit two points from safety despite appointing Roberto De Zerbi. Tim Sherwood questions whether De Zerbi would stay if Spurs are relegated. Discussion from the Football Show examines Arsenal’s title chances after facing Manchester City. Debate continues over a controversial non-red-card decision involving Gabriel. Jonathan Wilson compares Pep Guardiola’s dominance to Steve Davis’ snooker success in the 1980s. Panelists discuss Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola’s future amid growing interest. Chelsea travel to Brighton seeking to revive Champions League qualification hopes. Brighton aim to leapfrog Chelsea, while both managers highlight pressure and atmosphere at the Amex. Championship and promotion/relegation drama includes Coventry chasing the title and Leicester facing possible drop to League One. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

It was a successful window for Ireland as they walked away with six points in their journey to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil next summer. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on the two games. The crew discuss the brilliant individual performances as well as the overall squad's development under Carla Ward. The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton run you through ALL of the morning’s latest news - with a particular focus on the prospect of Spurs being relegated & whether the lads would enjoy it happening, in the wake of West Ham’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace! Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

In Episode 3 of Off The Ball's 'In Her Boots' campaign with Aviva Ireland, Rachel Sheehan travels to Lakewood Athletic FC in Cork to see how the FAI and Aviva 'In Her Boots' programme has impacted their club and community. All with thanks to Aviva Ireland | #InHerBoots

Phil Egan brings you a packed Monday Football Daily covering Premier League title drama, European qualification races and Dutch cup success. Manchester City move closer to Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a 2–1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Rayan Cherki opens the scoring before Kai Havertz equalises following a goalkeeping error. Erling Haaland scores the winner as Pep Guardiola’s side cut the gap to three points with a game in hand. Guardiola urges caution while Mikel Arteta insists the title race is not over. Brian Kerr analyses Gianluigi Donnarumma’s mistake, and crucial saves at 1–1. Liverpool boost their Champions League hopes with a dramatic 2–1 Merseyside derby win over Everton. Mohamed Salah scores, Beto equalises, and Virgil van Dijk heads a stoppage-time winner. David Moyes remains positive despite Everton’s late defeat in the first derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Aston Villa edge Sunderland 4–3 with late heroics from Tammy Abraham to strengthen their top-four push. Nottingham Forest’s 4–1 win over Burnley keeps them clear of relegation danger. West Ham aim to move further from the drop zone ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace. Troy Parrott scores and assists as AZ Alkmaar win the Dutch Cup and qualify for the Europa League. Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros lose ground in the Hungarian title race after defeat to Gyori. Bayern Munich seal another Bundesliga title while Ipswich strengthen promotion hopes and Celtic set up a Scottish Cup final with a old friend. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

It's Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr fresh from the commentary booth to give their thoughts on Man City’s massive win over Arsenal in what could be a title decider! The Final Whistle is on Off The Ball with Novibet Ireland.

It's Phil Egan and Eoin Doyle fresh from the commentary booth to give their thoughts on Liverpool's last-minute dramatic win against Everton in a historic Merseyside derby! The Final Whistle is on Off The Ball with Novibet Ireland.

OTB's Ben Symes was on hand to get instant reaction from Lansdowne Road as the Republic of Ireland made it two from two as they beat Poland 1-0 thanks to a Marissa Sheva goal in the first-half. This gives the team a massive step towards World Cup qualification and safety in League A of the Nations League. First hear from Ben as he gives his Full Time report of the tight encounter, then hear from ROI manager Carla Ward as she gives her thoughts on the result. Ben also catches up with player of the match Denise O'Sullivan who almost scored a goal for the ages in the second half. Then hear from Kyra Carusa who returned to the starting lineup today and lastly hear from goalscorer Marrisa Sheva. Republic of Ireland National Team Football with Cadbury #CadburySupporterAndAHalf