The Panel on Off the Ball

The Panel on Off the Ball

Newstalk

Off the Ball Saturday Panel

47 minutes 36 seconds

Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'

This week on The Saturday Panel we're delving into the area of off-pitch and online issues that face athletes.
Joining John Duggan in studio: Leigh Nicol, an ex-professional footballer and victim of sextortion; Fraser Franks, also a former professional footballer who had football suddenly taken from him owing to a heart condition; and Matt Himsworth, a media lawyer who protects players from so many evils that lurk online.

30 March 2024, 2:45 pm
49 minutes 54 seconds

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!
It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products

2 September 2023, 1:45 pm
49 minutes 26 seconds

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!
It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products

2 September 2023, 1:45 pm
55 minutes 31 seconds

Old rivals collide, stopping Clifford and the difficulty of going back to back

It is All-Ireland football final weekend and John Duggan is joined by Dublin All Ireland winners Ger Brennan and John O'Leary and Celtic Cross holders with Kerry Sean O'Sullivan and Fionn Fitzgerald to discuss the biggest game in the GAA calendar. The panel will look at what makes this rivalry so special, why the Kingdom have struggled to retain their crown in the past and the mouthwatering clash of Mick Fitzsimons and David Clifford Gaelic football on Off The Ball is in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA senior football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

29 July 2023, 1:45 pm
49 minutes 46 seconds

Saturday Panel | The 151st Open & Open Memories | Des Smyth & Dermot Gilleece

John Duggan was joined on the panel in studio by legendary golf journalist Dermot Gilleece & Irish golfer and T-4 finisher in the 1982 Open, Des Smyth. They discussed the 151st Open & some fond memories of previous Open Championships. This Saturday Panel was brought to you with thanks to the all new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid- with 200 horsepower and up to 1,100km range.

24 July 2023, 6:00 pm
49 minutes 50 seconds

Hurling history awaits, taking frees in Croke Park and Cian Lynch is back

7 time All Star with Kilkenny JJ Delaney, former Limerick boss TJ Ryan and Liam McCarthy winner with Tipperary Eoin Kelly join OTB's John Duggan to build up to the All Ireland final as Limerick look to become just the third county in history to win 3 titles in a row. Kilkenny are one of the others to achieve that feat and will be desperate to end their own famine. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gais Energy. It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.

22 July 2023, 2:00 pm
58 minutes 7 seconds

Can Monaghan and Derry cause upsets, dealing with the verbals and punching above your weight | SATURDAY PANEL

Former Kerry star Sean O’Sullivan, ex Dublin man Kevin Nolan and recently retired Monaghan player Drew Wylie join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football semi finals and the Tailteann Cup final. In association with AIB GAA | #TheToughest

15 July 2023, 2:00 pm
55 minutes 7 seconds

Provincial Finals preview, Shefflin in trouble and the importance of celebrating – SATURDAY PANEL

Tipperary hurling great Eoin Kelly, former Limerick manager TJ Ryan and All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan join OTB’s John Duggan to preview the Leinster and Munster hurling finals with Limerick’s bid for 5 in a row coming up against a mighty Clare side and Galway and Kilkenny renewing their rivalry once again this Sunday. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa

10 June 2023, 4:00 pm
52 minutes 11 seconds

SATURDAY PANEL: Derbies galore, 77 passes in one move and the worst GAA cliches

All Ireland winner with Dublin Ger Brennan, former Derry league winner Conleith Gilligan and Galway All Star nominee Finian Hanley join OTB’s John Duggan to discuss a massive weekend of Gaelic football action in the All Ireland Football Championship. The panel will discuss the massive derbies between Cork and Kerry, Tyrone and Armagh and Dublin v Kildare while looking at ways to improve styles of attack and discussing which GAA phrases drive them crazy. In association with AIB

3 June 2023, 2:00 pm
53 minutes 13 seconds

Munster hurling madness on the way, Wexford on the brink, are Offaly back – THE SATURDAY PANEL

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by Leinster winner with Wexford Rory Jacob, former Cork and Wexford boss John Meyler and Irish Independent GAA correspondent Michael Verney to look ahead to the final group games in the Leinster and Munster hurling championships. There are final places up for grabs, Wexford staring down the barrel of relegation and previewing the Joe McDonagh Cup final. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

28 May 2023, 11:09 am
53 minutes 49 seconds

SATURDAY PANEL: Leinster & Ulster Finals preview w/ Eamon McGee, Pillar Caffrey & Paddy Keenan

Ex-Dublin footballer Pillar Caffrey, Donegal All-Ireland winner Eamon McGee & ex-Louth captain Paddy Keenan join John Duggan to preview the Leinster Football final between Dublin & Louth, and the Ulster decider between Derry & Armagh. With AIB GAA | #TheToughest

13 May 2023, 1:45 pm
More Episodes? Get the App

About The Panel on Off the Ball

Links

Listeners Also Subscribed To

Your feedback is valuable to us. Should you encounter any bugs, glitches, lack of functionality or other problems, please email us on [email protected] or join Moon.FM Telegram Group where you can talk directly to the dev team who are happy to answer any queries.