Episodes
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…
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Published 05/06/24
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)...
Published 04/29/24
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...
Published 04/22/24
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
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Published 04/15/24
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.
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Published 04/08/24
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...
Published 04/04/24
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....
Published 04/01/24
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...
Published 03/25/24
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...
Published 03/18/24
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...
Published 03/11/24
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...
Published 03/04/24
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...
Published 03/01/24
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...
Published 02/26/24
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...
Published 02/24/24
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,...
Published 02/19/24
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...
Published 02/12/24
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...
Published 02/05/24
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...
Published 02/01/24
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...
Published 01/29/24
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...
Published 01/26/24
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...
Published 01/22/24
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 Cullyhanna32:00 - Meath Hill’s Question...
Published 12/11/23
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...
Published 12/04/23
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
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Published 11/27/23
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 Kingdom10:00 - The All-Stars breakdown24:00 - Choosing the 2024 club All-Ireland champions41:00 - GAA socials and Tommy’s Railway Cup Proposal
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Published 11/20/23