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UNLOCKED: Members Pod - inside Mayo's All-Ireland win30 Jul 202600:28:26

This is a snippet from our members Football Pod this week, become a member to listen in to the full show wherever you get your podcasts, or on YouTube.

In this section we bring you inside Mayo's incredible All-Ireland win and their epic celebrations. Enjoy.

(00:00) - Secrets of the All-Ireland win and Andy Moran's magic.

The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Sunday picking our Football team of the year and review the LGFA finals. Chat then.

The Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park: Mayo have won the All-Ireland Championship FT Paddy Tally | OFF THE BALL26 Jul 202600:27:48

Welcome along to a very special Football Pod, live from Croke Park, as Mayo have won their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship since 1951, ending a 75 year wait while beating last year's Champions Kerry

Chapters:

(0:30) - Tommy, Paddy and James react at FT to Mayo's MASSIVE win

(8:21) - The lads move to underneath the Hogan Stand

(12:10) - Paddy Tally joins on his way to the Mayo dressing room

The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

QF draw live reaction: Super Dubs get Galway, Kerry on fire, Mayo drama, Monaghan-Louth, Donegal-Armagh crash out22 Jun 202601:03:12

Welcome along to The Football Pod; as we break down a cracking weekend of Gaelic Football, and bring you live reaction to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw. Enjoy.

CHAPTERS

(00:30) - How Dublin took out drained Donegal. 
(27:00) - Monaghan down Westmeath.
(35:00) - Live reaction to the quarter-final draw: Galway-Dublin, Louth-Monaghan
(41:00) - Kerry whip Armagh - Tyrone next.
(49:00) - Mayo comeback to beat Meath - defensive questions ahead of Cork.

The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back with a members pod on Wednesday morning. Chat then.

Mayo Courage vs. Clutch Dubs, Dream draw for Derry, Armagh catch Galway, Knockout at last17 Jun 202400:58:33

James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod - we have got so much to talk about this week.

(01:00) - Knockout time: the drama, the draw and the results.
(06:00) - Costello shows that skills pay the bills.
(12.00) - Why James believes that Derry will beat Mayo…
(25:00) - What did Mayo get so right against Dublin?
(38:00) - Dublin positives and questions. Dissecting the clutch equaliser.
(50:00) - Galway-Armagh fallout.

Make sure to tune in to our members episode on Wednesday where we’ll preview another huge weekend of Football.

Monday's are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Summer on a knife-edge, Revealing Jim Gavin’s New Rules, Benefits of the Tailteann Cup 10 Jun 202400:58:15

James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod - as the lads get stuck into the weekends action, and take an exclusive peek at the new Gaelic Football rules being proposed for 2025.

(01:00) - James O’D; saviour, servant, all round good guy.
(10:00) - TFP in Croke Park.
(14.00) - Tailteann Cup lessons and fallout.
(35:00) - Galway-Armagh, Dublin-Mayo, and Derry’s fate…
(41:00) - Revealing the proposed new rules from Jim Gavin and the FRC.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Derry lose again; what's going on? Awesome Armagh, Mayo questions, Dublin-Kerry cooking03 Jun 202400:57:54

Paddy Andrews joins Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod (we gave James the night off) and we get stuck into a busy weekend of Football, with everyone in action!

(01:00) - This SFC Structure isn’t working - Around the Grounds.
(14:00) - Brilliant Armagh - depth, strength, character
(21:00) - Derry - what are they doing defensively, issues with discipline?
(35:00) - Care for Caolan - Oisin and Rian O’Neill explain
(41:00) - Kerry dismantle Meath - but they don’t look great (yet)
(48:00) - Dublin hammer Cavan - where are Dublin at? Killian McGinnis impresses.
(52:00) - Mayo beat the Rossies (again) - midfield worked, is their attack right?

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Donegal’s aura and evolution, Tyrone trouble, Louth smash Meath, Dublin asked questions27 May 202400:47:29

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod - we get stuck into our weekend in Donegal and chat about the latest action. 

(01:00) - McGee, Mugsy, and the Donegal aura.
(15:00) - Donegal-Tyrone fallout and analysis
(29:00) - Louth take Meath apart - finding your steel.
(36:00) - Dublin go through the gears with Roscommon.
(40:00) - All-Ireland contenders and bumper weekend ahead.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

TFP LIVE: Manager relationships and Tyrone-Donegal build-up with Owen Mulligan and Eamon McGee25 May 202400:41:22

As part of the first live The Football Pod of the year, Tyrone's Owen Mulligan and Donegal's Eamon McGee join us to talk Tyrone-Donegal, Football this season, and their relationships with their managers over the years!

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday. 

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. 

There are plenty of ways to listen in. The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

TFP LIVE: hating forwards, Adidas photoshoots & All Ireland hopes | Mulligan and McGee25 May 202401:11:12

Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue were joined by two illustrious guests in Tyrone's Owen Mulligan and Donegal's Eamon McGee their first live show of the year. The lads talk All Ireland hopes, McGee's hatred of forwards and there's a special surprise for Mulligan.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday. 

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. 

There are plenty of ways to listen in. The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

False form, Galway rise, Derry dent, dealing with the stamp, Cruciate curse hits Mayo20 May 202400:52:37

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod available for free across the Off The Ball podcast network, our members podcast is out tomorrow. We’ve also just announced our first Roadshow of 2024, in the home of the Ulster Champions - limited tickets available to buy now!

(01:00) - The Boys at Bruce and feeling the noise in Croker.
(05:30) - Cruciate curse hits Mayo Football
(08:30) - False form and dodgy predictions - Kerry, Galway, Mayo.
(26:00) - Tailteann Cup killings and impressive Tyrone u20s
(30:00) - Derry-Galway fallout - McKinless stamp, calling teammates out, Tierney stars

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Donegal capture Ulster, Armagh regret, Louth squeeze Dublin, The Pod are off to Letterkenny13 May 202400:58:31

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod available for free across the Off The Ball podcast network, our members podcast is out tomorrow. We’ve also just announced our first Roadshow of 2024, in the home of the Ulster Champions - tickets available to buy now!

(01:00) - Revealed: The Pod are off to Donegal for a Roadshow
(04:00) - How Donegal dug it out, Armagh respect, regret, blame
(20:00) - McGuinness magic, penalty changes, shades of Mayo 2010s?
(30:00) - How did Louth close the gap to Dublin, teams ditching the duvet?
(50:00) - Tailteann shocks and comebacks, u20s fallout, Paul Mannion

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Galway arrive into 2024, Questions for Kerry and Mayo, Armagh or Donegal?06 May 202400:56:46

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod available for free across the Off The Ball podcast network, our members podcast is out tomorrow. We’re talking the Munster and Connacht finals 

(01:00) - Galway-Mayo fallout: key players, Joyce and mistakes
(30:00) - Kerry win Munster but where are they at?
(38:00) - What do Clare need from here?
(46:00) - Ulster Final and a big weekend of Football ahead…

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Tyrone-Donegal fallout, Attacking with width, Crazy Comebacks, Meath u20s hijack the pod29 Apr 202401:09:51

James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re looking at the Leinster and Ulster finals as well as much more, as Tommy gets distracted by the Meath u20s.

(01:00) - Donegal win again, Tyrone regrets, tactics and summer hope.
(21:00) - Crazy Comebacks - Wexford do Meath, St. Brigid’s collapse, 2013 Kerry.
(28:00) - Lessons learned as Armagh just about get past Down.
(40:00) - Breakdown: the key to attacking width in Gaelic Football.
(47:00) - Kildare a beaten docket, Louth rock on, Dubs await.
(01:00:00) - Quickfire provincials finals preview in Connacht and Munster.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Reaction: Blockbuster R3 draw, after a crazy weekend of Football as Cork and Louth rip up the script, Humble Pie predictions15 Jun 202601:02:00

Welcome back to The Football Pod, as we get stuck into an insane weekend of Gaelic Football and react live to a box-office Round 3 draw of the All-Ireland series. Enjoy.

CHAPTERS

(00.10) - Cork hammer Paddy’s predictions and beat Donegal
(25:00) - Louth rip up Armagh script, Mayo beaten, Kerry, Mon, Meath win.
(30:00) - Live reaction to the Round 3 draw and weekend fallout

The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Wednesday for our second pod of the week. Chat then.

Derry’s lack of paranoia, Donegal speed, Galway issues, Mayo and Kerry motor on22 Apr 202400:54:14

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod as we get stuck into a fantastic weekend of Championship action, with so much happening in the Ulster, Munster and Connacht Championships, in the April sun.

(01:00) - How were Derry caught, Odhran Lynch debate, Derry sideline.

(20:00) - Donegal impress - power, pace, belief.

(28:00) - Tyrone squeak through, Cavan to cause bother?

(37:00) - Galway nearly shocked by Sligo, Mayo march on, can Ros turn it around?

(45:00) - Kerry rustiness, why did Cork fall short?

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Kildare survive Wicklow, Meath smashed, What’s up Jim’s sleeve, Derry hunger, Cavan danger15 Apr 202400:48:20

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re talking the fallout from the Leinster and Ulster Championship quarter-finals at the weekend.

(01:00) - Keep or Kill: the Provincials Championships, Dublin smash Meath.
(13:00) - The Wicklow story and how they nearly knocked out Kildare. 
(28:00) - Around the Grounds: Armagh and Down win, Louth and Offaly prevail.
(35:00) - Excitement for Donegal-Derry, Mayo-Roscommon, Tyrone-Cavan

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Cavan catch Monaghan, Great goals, Championship shocks, Playing the breeze08 Apr 202400:42:20

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod after the first weekend of the 2024 Championships - the provincials threw up a few shocks, as the campaign got underway.

(01:00) - Championship shocks get us going: from Waterford to Wicklow.
(12:00) - Westmeath’s year brought to a halt.
(20:00) - Cavan beat Monaghan - goals, playing the wind and communication.
(38:00) - Mayo’s eye-in, Galway pass the test but pick up more injuries.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

The Football Pod members: GAA 'Gym Heroes' and Championship injuries - what you're missing 04 Apr 202400:10:04

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday every week throughout the season.

Are GAA players spending too much time in the gym?

This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football, and much more - tune in to our latest show, where the lads got caught up to discuss the unprecedented level of injuries that some counties are experiening and talking about the opening weekend of Championship.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Derry light a fire, Dublin worries, Donegal-Armagh bore, Team of the League (Div. 3+4)01 Apr 202400:56:25

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod after an explosive Division 1 final captured the imagination, we go through the rest of the weekend’s action and reveal our Division 3 and 4 Team of the League.

(01:00) - Derry light a flame under the summer.
(11:00) - Dublin exposed or the best thing for them?
(18:00) - Star players, red cards agus an Uachtaráin nua
(30:00) - Donegal-Armagh shadow-box - how good can they be this year?
(40:00) - Div. 3 and 4 finals recap as Laois and Westmeath win. 
(45:00) - Team of the League from Div. 3 and Div. 4
(53:00) - Championship teaser - could Beggan return for Monaghan?

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Scary Dubs, Lovely Leitrim, Tyrone’s bottom, The Pod’s Team of the League25 Mar 202401:00:46

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re looking back at the final round of the NFL and picking our combined Division 1 and 2 Team of the League.

(01:00) - Was it a good league?
(08:30) - Tyrone’s bottom.
(18:00) - Derry’s rise and Dublin’s dominance.
(28:00) - Around the Grounds: Cork’s improvement, Leitrim going up.
(40:00) - The Pod’s Team of the League (combined Div. 1 and 2 selection).

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Tyrone down Monaghan, Bans in the GAA, Division 2 shapers, Promotion drama18 Mar 202400:52:30

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a great weekend of Football. 

(01:00) - Introduction: James passes on an epic trip!
(08:30) - Tyrone impress as Monaghan go down - importance of the goalkeeper!
(20:00) - Umpires under fire and playing the wind as Kerry swipe Rossies aside.
(30:00) - Retrospective bans in the GAA.
(38:00) - Donegal and Armagh impress as relegation shapes up in Division 2.
(39:00) - Div. 3 and Div. 4 drama: Clare-Down, Leitrim, Longford-Wexford.
(51:00) - Best of luck to the 32-32-32 challenge.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Exclusive: Paudie and David Clifford on The Football Pod 11 Mar 202401:22:06

Hello there, and you're welcome along to a very special episode of The Football Pod - last weekend in Killarney, we sat down with Paudie and David Clifford, for an exclusive podcast recording, with thanks to the Killarney Club 7s.

We had a really enjoyable chat with the lads, we hope you enjoy it too!

(00:00) - Trailer
(00:25) - Introduction.
(02:25) - Life outside of Football: Villa, the Old Firm, Golf, Racing.
(19:30) - Kerry and Killarney
(25:30) - Pressure v breaking through - prodigies v late bloomers.
(40:50) - The beauty of #GaelicFootball - and fixing it.
(50:00) - Paudie and David Clifford pick their dream 7-a-side teams.
(01:09:00) - Improving your kicking and shooting.
(01:18:00) - Carrying the Captaincy and Celebrating Goals in #GAA.

Recorded in The Cobble Room in JM Reidy's - we also have a part two coming out later this week, exclusive to Off The Ball members, where we pitted James and Paddy up against Paudie and David in the Ultimate Football Pod Quiz.

The Heineken Killarney Club 7s takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend - be sure to check it out this summer: https://www.killarneyclub7s.ie/

Subscribe to The Football Pod in our podcast feed, we've got a free review show every Monday throughout the season and then our members pod later in the week.

#TheFootballPod is brought to you with thanks to AIB. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Kerry bite back, Dubs dish out a Derry lesson, Cork down Kildare, The Pod hit Killarney04 Mar 202400:44:50

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after the fifth round of the league.

Reminder that we've got a special episode coming your way next Monday...

(01:00) - The Football Pod hit Killarney.
(06:00) - Kerry bite back against Tyrone.
(24:00) - Dublin teach Derry a lesson, or did they?
(35:00) - Division 2 breakdown - Cork down sorry Kildare, Louth in trouble?
(41:00) - Around the Grounds - Division 3 shootouts, Longford halt Leitrim.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over toofftheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

TFP members show: James and Paddy fix Gaelic Football - here's what your missing!01 Mar 202400:10:45

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday every week throughout the season.

This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football, and much more - tune in to our latest show, where the lads got caught up in a Come Dine With Me vs. Room to Improve debacle in James' life, we got stuck into next weekend's action and the boys fixed Football...

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

The Big Football Preview, 8 Predictions, Knockout danger, Cruciate curse11 Jun 202601:24:30

Welcome back to The Football Pod with Paddy, James and Tommy - we’re building up to a huge weekend of Gaelic Football. There’s so much to discuss, and we get stuck into plenty of it.

(00.10) - Pod catch-up; New friends, Fitzy on Love Island, Ger Brennan v Burns.
(20:00) - Stars struck down by the Cruciate curse; Kinsella and McGinnis ruled out.
(25:00) - Derry-Meath breakdown, with so much on the line…
(39:00) - Shootout expected in Clones; Monaghan v Roscommon.
(45:00) - Kerry and Donegal off Broadway, can Kildare or Cork cause bother?
(59:30) - Sunday’s Knockout ball; Cavan hope cools, Dublin to bounce back?
(01:10:00) -  ‘Oil’ Clasico, Westmeath giddiness, Calling Mayo-Tyrone 

The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week with two shows. Chat then.

King Con Rules, Tyrone turn it on, Attacking Chemistry, Ref Watch, Meath-Kildare fallout26 Feb 202400:55:44

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a great weekend of Football. 


(00:00) - King Con rules Croker and the importance of chemistry
(12:00) - How Dublin destroyed Kerry in midfield (and across the field).
(22:00) - Mayo trouble as Tyrone turn it on; Canavan and McCurry magic
(31:00) - The makings of a good forward - what do you need?
(36:00) - Ref Watch: black cards, square balls, steps and ghost points.
(39:00) - Around the Grounds: Roscommon win, Cork respond, Armagh-Donegal, Carlow.
(45:00) - How Meath beat Kildare.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

TFP members show: Dublin-Kerry build-up, Young Players getting a shot, last game synchronicity24 Feb 202400:11:33

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday ever week throughout the season.

This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football - tune in to our latest show, where the lads built-up to a massive weekend of Football, got stuck into some of the relegation battles and picked apart Division 1 this weekend.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Big Dogs are back, Manager Reg Flags, Kildare Pressure, Glorious Costello19 Feb 202400:55:54

What a weekend of Football. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a smashing weekend of Football. 

(00:00) - Casement’s returns and Tommy on the Hurling.
(04:00) - James on Cork, and Kildare-Meath in the balance.
(08:00) - Clifford’s shine: the makings of a clutch score.
(15:00) - Galway beat Tyrone, Dublin motoring along.
(23:00) - 65 sessions, 53 days and managing mental burnout - Gilroy, McGuinness, Burke.
(35:00) - Around the Grounds: Leitrim luck, Clare’s epic comeback, Paddy on Kildare.
(46:00) - Matthew Costello’s Glorious Goal.
(51:00) - Footballer of the Weekend: Con, O’Rourke and Daire O Baoill.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Thursday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There’s plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod members: Picking our Dream Fifteens, with a twist - what you're missing!12 Feb 202400:17:45

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available every Thursday throughout the season.

Thursday's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football - tune in to our latest show, where the lads discussed the best way to foster a winning mentality, and as you'll hear here, picked their Dream 15.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

League Form or Summer Substance, Milking big wins, Relegation danger 05 Feb 202400:53:17

We’re back, after a very interesting weekend of Gaelic Football. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod - and we’ve got so much to chat about.

(00:00) - Carragher, Odegaard and appreciating the small wins in GAA!
(13:00) - Form vs. Substance - Louth clip Cork again, Mayo beat Dublin.
(26:00) - Division 3 and 4 drama: McNulty’s call, Square balls, Down flying.
(31:00) - Division 1 and 2 trouble: Armagh nail Meath, Kildare lose, Tyrone in bother.
(46:00) - Footballer of the Weekend: Murphy, Burke or Gallen?

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Thursday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There’s plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod Members: Make or Break time, how to deal with getting dropped and subbed early - what you're missing!01 Feb 202400:13:51

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available every Thursday throughout the season.

We hope you enjoy this segment and we'll see you again on Monday in this feed - the Thursday show is only available to Off The Ball members. Go to offtheball.com/join for more.

Thursday's Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football - tune in to whole show, for a chat on this weekend's biggest NFL Division 2 fixtures, a chat about our favourite footballers and how a young player can deal with being dropped.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both!

Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Winter Football Heroes, Derry and Mayo’s start, back-post bottlers, Donegal and Monaghan dancing29 Jan 202400:43:28

What a weekend of Football. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after the return of the National Leagues. 

(00:00) - Winter Football, Derry in Kerry and youth getting a shot.
(13:00) - Statement wins for Monaghan, Mayo, Donegal.
(16:00) - Botching Goals - back-post merchants vs. proper finishers.
(25:00) - Around the Four Divisions.
(36:00) - Footballer of the Weekend.
(42:00) - Early season over-reaction? Kildare are in bother.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Thursday.

Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There’s plenty of ways to listen in.

The Football Pod Members: Contenders, Floaters, In Danger, League Predictions - what you're missing!26 Jan 202400:16:38

Hey there, this is a teaser from our very first Football Pod members episode, which will be available every Thursday throughout the season. You'll be listening in to our very BOLD league predictions, as the lads give their thoughts on each division. Check out what you're missing here, we'll see you again on Monday in this feed, the Thursday show is only available to Off The Ball members. Go to offtheball.com/join for more.

Thursday's Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney chat Football. Exclusive to Off The Ball members, we brought you our Teams to Watch in 2024, some very BOLD League Predictions and some chatter about the GAA players trying their hand at different sports.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both!

Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

The Football Pod Returns: Glen survive, St. Brigid's regret, Players to Watch in 2024 and Rock's retirement22 Jan 202400:50:03

Welcome back. The Football Pod returns for 2024. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney to talk Football, and we've got plenty to talk about tonight on the first episode of Season 4. From the drama of the club finals, to the retirement of one of Dublin's greatest players. The lads are also picking their players to watch - Off The Ball members can hear our league preview on Thursday's second helping of the pod.

(00:00) - We’re back: Glen get the job done and St. Brigid’s regrets.
(15:00) - The Football Pod plan for 2024 - two podcasts per-week.
(16:00) - Dean Rock’s retirement - what made him great?
(31:00) - January winners and losers: reading into pre-season.
(37:00) - Players to Watch in 2024 - James, Tommy and Paddy pick.

We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both!

Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Credit to the Champs, TR's Christmas Quiz, Tightest Corner-Backs11 Dec 202301:00:34

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Football Pod. As always James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below. After this episode, we’re taking a wee break until Season 4 returns in early January. Thanks so much to everyone who has tuned in throughout the year!

00:30 - Castlehaven and Glen claim glory in shocking conditions!
26:00 - Semi-final predictions, the intermediate and junior champs. Paddy in Cullyhanna
32:00 - Meath Hill’s Question of Sport vs. The Football Pod’s Question of Sport.
42:00 - James and Paddy’s Toughest Corner-Backs.
53:00 - Teddy McCarthy tribute and Happy Birthday Sean Boylan!

You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa.

The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the club Hurling, Football and Camogie club championships. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Mayo win Clones classic, Louth flip Dublin, Westmeath survive Cavan, Armagh march on31 May 202601:04:22

Here we go, Monaghan and Mayo serve up a classic to wrap up Round 1 of the All-Ireland series, from Mullingar to Croke Park, the Athletic Grounds to Clones. We get stuck into it all.

(00.10) - Dissecting a Classic in Clones as Mayo edge out Monaghan

(20:00) - Round 2 draw, Aidan O’Shea 100, Kerry win u20s

(27:00) - How did Louth flip the script on Dublin?

(42:00) - The Great Johnny Culloty and Killarney Legion.

(45:00) - Cavan very nearly catch Westmeath, Casey X-Factor, Mullingar bottle.

(56:00) - Armagh drive on, Derry disappoint again…

Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week, as usual to get stuck into the weekend’s Football and look ahead to Round 2a and 2b of the All-Ireland series.

The Football Pod: Worst ways to lose, Toughest Man Markers, Final Provincial Predictions04 Dec 202300:41:27

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Football Pod. As always James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below. Monday episodes are available for free across Off The Ball.

00:30 - Disaster strikes when keep-ball goes wrong.
12:00 - Kilmacud Crokes beat Naas - Walsh, Beirne, Kirwan and Clancy impress.
20:00 - How would you rather lose a match? St. Brigid's expose flat Corofin. 
27:00 - Valuable man-markers, tweaking training games - going man-to-man.
37:00 - Ulster and Munster final Predictions.


You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa.

The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the club Hurling, Football and Camogie club championships. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Signing Club GAA charters and contracts, Crazy finales, Glen-Scotstown showdown27 Nov 202300:47:52

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Football Pod. As always James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below. Monday episodes are available for free.

00:30 - The Players Charter - contracts in the GAA. Would the boys sign them?
18:00 - Club winners and losers; Dingle-Castlehaven, Glen-Scotstown.
32:00 - Frenetic finales to football - why wait so late?
40:00 - GAA news: Harte in Derry, Donegal’s privacy, players departing

You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa.

The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the club Hurling, Football and Camogie club championships. Check out #TheToughest for more.

No Friends on the Field, All-Stars debate, Club All-Ireland favourites20 Nov 202300:50:52

Welcome back to Monday’s episode of The Football Pod. As always James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.

00:30 - Drama in the Kingdom
10:00 - The All-Stars breakdown
24:00 - Choosing the 2024 club All-Ireland champions
41:00 - GAA socials and Tommy’s Railway Cup Proposal

You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa.

The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the club Hurling, Football and Camogie club championships. Check out #TheToughest for more.

The Football Pod: Cratloe beaten, Kilcoo downed, Club dynasties and Cowboy managers14 Nov 202300:46:46

The Football Pod is back for the next five weeks as the club action heats up. As always James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.

00:30 - The Cratloe journey ends in Cork. 
14:00 - Scotstown beat Kilcoo, winners and losers.
24:00 - Aaron Kernan retires, epic club careers.
34:00 - Kevin Cassidy’s advice

You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa.

The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the club Hurling, Football and Camogie club championships. Check out #TheToughest for more.

TFP - S3, Ep. 35: Getting 'smoked', Dublin-Kerry aftermath, the power of hunger, 2024 contenders07 Aug 202300:58:10
Welcome along to Ep. 35 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. 00:00 - All-Ireland final Aftermath 05:00 - Getting ‘smoked’, Clifford vs. Fitz, Kerry’s next step. 25:00 - Digging deeper into Dublin’s All-Ireland win. 42:00 - Kerry’s winter of hunger, 2024 contenders club round-up Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
TFP - S3, Ep. 34: Dublin win an historic All-Ireland, Paddy and James live from Croke Park30 Jul 202300:36:04
Dublin are crowned All-Ireland Football Champions for 2023 - Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue react live from Croke Park for Ep. 34 of The Football Pod as James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and Mick Fitzsimons win their 9th All-Ireland medal. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
LIVE from Croke Park: Paul Galvin & Cian O'Sullivan on Cluxton, Sam and Dublin-Kerry: TFP - S3, Ep. 3328 Jul 202302:01:11
Welcome along to The Football Pod LIVE from The Hogan Suite of Croke Park, Ep. 33 of Season 3 - where Tommy, James, and Paddy are joined by special guests Paul Galvin & Cian O'Sullivan to preview this year's All-Ireland Football Final between Kerry and Dublin! Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
TFP - S3, Ep. 32: Dublin vs. Kerry, the match-ups, memories and the noise of an All-Ireland Final week24 Jul 202301:02:38
Welcome along to Ep. 32 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney, tonight we’re building up to a Dublin-Kerry All-Ireland final. 00:00 - Best Croke Park atmospheres and the buzz of 2013. 17:00 - Lessons learned from the 2019 replay and 2022 semi-final. 22:00 - Will Ciaran Kilkenny start? 31:00 - Cian O'Sullivan and Paul Galvin are joining the pod! 36:00 - What will the match-ups be? 58:00 - Where will the All-Ireland final be won and lost? Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
TFP - S3, Ep. 31: Dublin and Kerry find their way through, Meath’s big day out17 Jul 202301:24:21
Welcome along to Ep. 31 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every week - we get stuck straight into a glorious weekend of Football. 00:00 - Sweaty palms and knots in the stomach. 03:00 - How did Kerry hold off Derry and Clifford vs. McKaigue. 22:00 - Kerry’s quiet forwards and targeting McGuigan? 40:00 - Dublin-Monaghan breakdown: Mick Fitz, the press and The Last Dance 01:05:00 - How will Derry and Monaghan look back on 2023? 01:15:00 - Tailteann Cup Final - Meath’s brilliant win over Down. Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
TFP - S3, Ep. 30: Andy McEntee joins us to talk Down v Meath, Antrim and being a County Manager14 Jul 202300:58:34
Welcome along to Ep. 30 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every week - this is another bonus episode for you as former Meath boss and current Antrim manager Andy McEntee joins the pod to talk about the Tailteann Cup Final. 00:00 - Who’s a good loser? 05:00 - Andy McEntee talks about leaving Meath and joining Antrim. 27:00 - Where have Meath impressed? 35:00 - Morris, Kerry corner-forwards and Basquel - playing with a swagger. 48:00 - Down-Meath in 1991 and Andy’s Meath Football career. 53:00 - Players to Watch in the Tailteann Cup Final. 56:00 - McEntee’s word on Derry-Kerry and Monaghan-Dublin. Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
Kerry-Donegal, the game, the brawl, McGuinness at HT, Cork-Tyrone-Galway march on24 May 202601:15:42

Well, that was some way to launch the 2026 All-Ireland series, we get stuck into the big stories on and off the field in Gaelic Football - as awesome Donegal take out Kerry in a game that changed after a half-time brawl. Meath fall short in Cork. Tyrone take out Roscommon and Galway catch fire. All of that and much more too. Enjoy

(00.10) - Kerry and Donegal - a brilliant first-half
(15:00) - Half-time brawl, the red card, McGuinness reaction, Clifford lucky?
(26:00) - Kerry's poor second-half, booing Murphy, how Donegal were so on it.
(33:00) - Cork's rousing win with 14 men, harsh red, brilliant Sherlock, Meath shortcomings.
(50:00) - Frank McGuigan, a Tyrone great.
(53:00) - Tyrone beat Roscommon.
(01:05:00) - Tailteann Cup fallout, the draw and highlights.
(01:09:00) - Quickfire All-Ireland series predictions for next weekend

Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday, as usual.

TFP - S3, Ep. 29: How Derry and Monaghan can spoil Kerry and Dublin’s 'party'10 Jul 202300:50:00
Welcome along to Ep. 29 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. This week we’re looking ahead to the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals, we’re also planning a bonus podcast for Thursday. 00:00 - Kerry club drama and the Hurling 05:00 - How can Derry beat Kerry? 20:00 - Kerry-Derry match-ups 30:00 - Where can Monaghan hurt Dublin? Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can find us, follow and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram. The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
TFP - S3, Ep. 28: Dublin and Kerry rip it up, Magic McManus, Derry stutter, Fear in Armagh and Mayo pain03 Jul 202301:13:18
Welcome along to Ep. 28 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. 00:00 - Paddy’s West Clare Pub Crawl 05:00 - How Dublin and Kerry made their mark. 30:00 - Armagh blew it, as McManus and McCarthy star. 48:00 - Roadshow announcement - in Croke Park! 57:00 - Clifford magic, Cork fall short, Mayo’s sorry end. Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
TFP - S3, Ep. 27: Quarter-final bonanza, calling Kerry-Tyrone, Dublin-Mayo, Derry-Cork, Armagh-Monaghan29 Jun 202300:57:10
Welcome along to Ep. 27 of Season 3 of The Football Pod as James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. It's a double pod-week, Paddy's just home, Tommy's in Porto and James is dying with the hay-fever, but we couldn't help ourselves with the weekend of Football ahead of us. Enjoy. 00:00 - Tommy in Porto, Relitigating JOD. 10:00 - Focus on Kerry vs. Tyrone 21:00 - Can Monaghan turnover Armagh? 31:00 - Derry vs. Cork - are we sleeping on Derry? 38:00 - Dublin-Mayo match-ups 54:00 - Quarter-final predictions Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there. Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube. You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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