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OTB's Saturday Panel

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Drifting
Motorsport
Dublin Ladies Football
All-Ireland
Women's Football
Croke Park
Rugby
Allianz National Football League
Cork City
GAA
British and Irish Lions
Ireland
Pregnancy and Motherhood
Monaghan
Roscommon
Australia
Premier League
Online Abuse
Women In Sport Week
Republic Of Ireland National Team

Subscribe to The Saturday Panel on OTB Sports, where John Duggan and guests get stuck into the burning topics of the week. Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Saturday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's sporting stories, most notably the government's response to events in Oriel Park last week, the down week in the Six Nations, an... more

John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Ireland's Six Nations clash with England draws to a close.

The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partne... more

John Duggan is live for this week’s Saturday Panel, after Ireland’s second round Six Nations clash with Italy. He is joined in studio by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and former back row Aidan McCullen, while former Leinster and Harlequins’ out half ... more

Brendan Fanning, Hugh Farrelly and Kevin McLaughlin join John Duggan on this week’s Saturday Panel, focusing on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, which has already seen Ireland suffer a big defeat in Paris, while Scotland and Italy kick off sho... more

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Recent Guests

Lynne Cantwell
Former Irish rugby star, record caps holder, and head of women's strategy at the IRFU.
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Siobhan McGrath
Former Dublin senior footballer and mother.
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Fiona Oppermann
Sports therapist with a special interest in pre and postnatal training.
Dublin Sports Clinic
Episode: OTB Saturday Panel - Motherhood and Pregnancy in Sport
David Meyler
Former professional footballer, assistant manager at Cork City, and former Republic of Ireland international.
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Dessie Mone
Former Monaghan player
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Allianz National League finals preview | CONOR DEVANEY & DESSIE MONE
Nora Stapleton
Former Ireland Grand Slam winning rugby player and Women in Sport Lead at Sport Ireland
Sport Ireland
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken
Bethany Carson
Former Irish international swimmer and Women in Sport Manager with Sport Ireland.
Sport Ireland
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken
Phelim Macken
Former Limerick and Mogiboss coach and current sports coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership.
Limerick Local Sports Partnership
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken

Host

John Duggan
Host of The Saturday Panel, engaging audiences with insightful commentary and discussions on current sports topics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Superb

    Superb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DL2035
    Australia7 years ago
  • The best Podcast on Newstalk

    So informative, very interesting guests. The Sunday paper review with Paul Kimmage, Dion Fanning or Malachy Clerkin is easily the best piece of radio in the week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sionan16
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • The Highlight of Saturday Afternoons

    The Off The Ball sports team host a weekly discussion on some of the most topical issues in the world of sport with individuals from throughout the world of sport, entertainment & the media.

    A definite download recommendation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Figono7
    Ireland11 years ago
  • Excellent!!

    Always excellent... Predomintly Rugby, football,GAA but also touches on other sports (Great back catalogue available on iTunes)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronaldo9099
    United Kingdom14 years ago

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The show is praised for its variety of guests contributing to diverse viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and insights from former athletes.
The discussions are engaging and provide a fresh perspective on current sports topics.

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THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde
Q: What do you think is wrong with Liverpool right now?
David Meyler outlines their defensive issues and lack of identity at Anfield.
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde
Q: Where were you watching the moment Troy Parrott scored?
David Meyler was at home, celebratory with his family as Troy scored important goals for Ireland in Budapest.
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Down Syndrome Football and Futsal | Paul Smyth, Josh Hennessy & Jamie Linden
Q: What was it like, lads, the first time you pulled on that green jersey?
Both players expressed immense pride and excitement in putting on the Irish jersey for the first time.
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
Q: How did you find a way out of the trauma? What helped you? How are you now?
Leigh discusses changing her perspective, the importance of family support, and how therapy helped her recover from the trauma of her experiences.
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
Q: Leigh, your story was around the publishing of intermission images of you online without your consent. Perhaps you could tell us what happened to you.
Leigh shares that her iCloud was hacked, leading to the unauthorized release of intimate images, which deeply affected her and taught her important life lessons about privacy.

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The content features lively discussions on various sports topics, particularly focusing on rugby and Gaelic games. With contributions from former athletes and sport commentators, the discussions provide a mix of current events analysis, personal anecdotes, and insight into strategic play within teams and competitions. Unique episodes explore the intersection of sports with broader social issues, such as motherhood in athletics and the dynamics of grassroots sports. This podcast is ideal for sports enthusiasts looking for in-depth commentary and expert perspectives on both local and international sporting landscapes.

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1. Lynne Cantwell
2. Siobhan McGrath
3. Fiona Oppermann
4. David Meyler
5. Dessie Mone
6. Nora Stapleton
7. Bethany Carson
8. Phelim Macken

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