We talked the Ronaldo return, Irish women's kit deal, and pressure on Vera Pauw on OTB Football Saturday.
Karen Duggan and Dan McDonnell joined John Duggan for this week's episode.

OTB Football Saturday | Ronaldo return, Vera Pauw pressure, kit deal

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It was a quieter weekend of football with just three games on, so we've no Team of the Week, but we couldn't be Emma Carrollless again, so she's alongside Kathleen & Captain Karen as they pick through everything the women's football world had to offer us this week. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

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It wasn't what we dreamed of, but it also wasn't as bad as we feared... Kathleen and Captain Karen take a look back at ultimately a decent night's work in the Aviva, given the sheer class of opponent facing Ireland. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

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Rachel O'Sullivan & Sophie Downey from Girls on The Ball joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland gear up for European Champions England in their Euro 2025 qualifier at the Aviva tonight.

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OTB Football Saturday | Ronaldo return, Vera Pauw pressure, kit deal

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