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OTB's Saturday Panel episodes:

03.30.2024
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...
09.02.2023
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...
09.02.2023
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...
07.29.2023
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...
07.24.2023
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...
07.22.2023
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...
07.15.2023
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...
06.10.2023
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...
06.03.2023
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...
05.28.2023
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...
05.13.2023
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
05.06.2023
SATURDAY PANEL: The Cork/Tipp rivalry, wounded Limerick and the race for third place in Leinster
OTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Limerick hurling manager TJ Ryan, All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty and Irish Independent GAA writer Michael Verney to look at the latest action in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships...
04.22.2023
Limerick looking fierce, a new start for the Cats and Davy at Waterford part 2 - HURLING PREVIEW
Double All Ireland champion with Clare Jamesie O’Connor, 7 time winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan and the Irish Independent’s Michael Verney join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the Leinster and Munster hurling championships with Galway vs Wexford, Waterford...
04.08.2023
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Are Kerry favourites for Sam? Stephen Cluxton returns and Mayo looking good
Double All Ireland winning manager with Galway John O’Mahony, former Dublin boss Paul “Pillar” Caffrey and former dual star with Westmeath Alan Mangan join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football Championship with the provincial competitions...
03.25.2023
The Saturday Panel | Colm Keys, Taggy Fogarty and Colin Kelly on a massive weekend of GAA action
OTB's John Duggan is joined by Irish Independent GAA writer Colm Keys, All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty and former Louth manager Colin Kelly to dive into a monster weekend of National league action with semi final clashes...
03.18.2023
Ireland v England memories, Sexton’s place in the all time list, progression under Farrell
Devin Toner, Brent Pope and Katie Fitzhenry join Johnny Ward on Off The Ball to preview Ireland vs England as well as examining their progression under Andy Farrell. This week's Saturday Panel is brought to you with thanks to Carry Out,...
02.25.2023
SATURDAY PANEL – Review of the week with Sarah O’Donovan and Conor McKeon
OTB’s John Duggan is joined by All Ireland winner with Cork Sarah O’Donovan and the Irish Independent’s Conor McKeon to discuss some of the biggest stories in the world of sport from during the week.The panel will cast their eyes...
02.18.2023
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Boxing with Jason Quigley, Emmet Brennan and Kevin Byrne
Professional boxers Jason Quigley and Emmet Brennan join OTB's John Duggan and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun to look at the latest developments in Irish boxing. The lads discuss the decision to boycott the world championships, the struggles to...
01.21.2023
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Ulster GAA Panel with Enda Gormley, Conleith Gilligan and Tony Scullion
OTB's John Duggan was joined by Derry GAA legends Enda Gormley, Tony Scullion and Conleith Gilligan to look ahead to the All Ireland Senior Club Football Final between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes. The lads also looked at the recent rise...
01.07.2023
THE SATURDAY PANEL - 2023 Sporting Predictions
John Duggan was joined in studio by Roy Curtis, Tim McCarthy and on the line by Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh to look ahead to the sporting year and make their bold predictions and hopes for 2023.
12.17.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Sports Documentaries with Ross Whitaker
OTB's John Duggan was joined by the documentarian Ross Whitaker to discuss some of the best sports documentaries of 2022. Ross chatted about his own career, how to get the best out of your subjects, why A Year 'Til Sunday was...
12.17.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Best Sports Books of the Year with Malachy Clerkin
OTB's John Duggan was joined by sportswriter Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times to discuss the best sports books of the year. The lads chat about what makes a good sports book, which sports lend themselves to the best storytelling and...
12.03.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - AIB GAA Club Final Special with Shane Curran, Eddie Brennan and Johnny Magee
OTB's John Duggan is joined by some legends of the Gaelic Games world as former All Ireland winner with St Brigids Shane Curran, Leinster title winner with Graigue-Ballycallan Eddie Brennan and Kilmacud Crokes man Johnny Magee look ahead to the...
11.26.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - AFLW Final Preview with Brid Stack, Aisling McCarthy and Mike Currane
OTB's John Duggan was joined by current AFLW players Brid Stack and Aisling McCarthy along with player laision and coach Mike Currane to look at the final of the AFLW Season with three Irish women involved. Orla O'Dwyer's Brisbane Lions take...
11.19.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - World Cup memories with Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella
Former Republic of Ireland stars Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella join John Duggan to look back on previous World Cup triumphs for Ireland and give their views ahead of tomorrow's kick off of this year's festival of football in Qatar. Brought...
10.15.2022
SATURDAY PANEL | IRLWNT Tribute - World Cup bound | Olivia O'Toole and Emma Byrne
Former Republic of Ireland international captains Olivia O'Toole and Emma Byrne are with John Duggan to reflect on a momentous achievement by Vera Pauw's side in qualifying for the World Cup. Football with @Sky Ireland
10.08.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Referee abuse | Silent sidelines | Pushy parents
Referee abuse, silent sidelines and pushy parents were all topics up for discussion on The Saturday Panel. John Duggan was joined by GAA referee Kevin O'Donnell, coach, founder of the 'Silent Sidelines' initiative Antonio Mantero and sports psychologist Keith Begley.
09.24.2022
AUSSIE RULES PANEL | Cora Staunton, Mickey Quinn and Ciarán Byrne | Geelong AFL Champs
Cora Staunton, Mickey Quinn and Ciarán Byrne joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel to discuss Geelong Cats' AFL Grand Final victory. They also discussed their own Aussie Rules journeys, homesickness, and how Gaelic football skills compare to the oval ball.
09.17.2022
SATURDAY PANEL - Magic of your debut and URC preview | Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, Gavin Duffy
Making a provincial or international debut is unquestionably one of the biggest moments in any rugby players' career - we discussed the magic of making your bow on The Saturday Panel. We also took a look ahead to the URC campaign...
09.10.2022
SATURDAY PANEL - Leitrim's 1994 Connacht title | John O'Mahony, Martin McHugh, Liam Conlon
We reminisced on Leitrim's Connacht title triumph of 1994 on The Saturday Panel this afternoon! Manager of that team John O'Mahony and players Martin McHugh and Liam Conlon joined John Duggan to reflect.
08.27.2022
SATURDAY PANEL | Pregnancy in sport - Olive Loughnane, Louise Galvin, Helen Keeble
We delved into the topic of pregnancy in sport on The Saturday Panel - talking the dos and don'ts during the nine months, and how having a child impacts performance and fitness for both elite athletes and all expectant mothers. John...
08.20.2022
IRELAND 57-22 JAPAN | Women's Rugby test reaction | Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey, Jackie Shiels
John Duggan was joined by former Irish internationals Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey and Jackie Shiels to reflect on Ireland's thumping 57-22 win over Japan in Shizuoka. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
08.12.2022
DUBLIN MARATHON | Tips and advice - Sonia O'Sullivan, Catherina McKiernan, Mick Clohisey, Kieran Cuddihy
With just over two months to go until the Dublin Marathon in October, we decided on this week's Saturday Panel we'd get some top tips and advice from some 26.2 mile experts! Sonia O'Sullivan, Catherina McKiernan and Mick Clohisey all joined...
08.06.2022
SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review - Dillon Quirke RIP | PL return | GAA club-switch | LIV Golf
Timmy McCarthy and Michael Verney joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel - to reflect on some of the biggest stories of the sporting week. They began by paying tribute to the late Clonoulty-Rossmore and Tipperary senior hurler Dillon Quirke, who...
07.30.2022
LADIES FOOTBALL FINAL PANEL - Oz moves and amateur v pro | Cora Staunton, Lyndsey Davey, Niamh McLaughlin
Former Mayo and current AFLW star Cora Staunton, Dublin's four-time All-Ireland winner Lyndsey Davey, and Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel. They previewed tomorrow's final between Kerry and Meath, and discussed the amateur game here versus...
07.23.2022
ALL-IRELAND FINAL PREVIEW PANEL - Galway v Kerry | Peter Canavan, Finian Hanley, Billy O'Shea
We looked ahead to tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC Final on The Saturday Panel - as John Duggan was joined by Tyrone great Peter Canavan, ex-Galway star Finian Hanley, and 1997 All-Ireland-winner with Kerry Billy O'Shea.
07.09.2022
Wimbledon Panel | Women’s final reaction | Kyrgios’ antics | JENNY CLAFFEY & CONOR NILAND
John Duggan is joined by former professional Tennis players Jenny Claffey & Conor Niland to look back on this year’s Wimbledon, analyse today’s women’s final and preview Sunday’s men’s singles final.
07.02.2022
All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals | Will Clare meet Limerick in the final? | Can Galway cause an upset? | SATURDAY PANEL
John Duggan is joined by former Clare hurler Colin Ryan, former Dublin hurler Ryan O'Dwyer & former Limerick hurler Tom Condon to preview this weekend’s All-Ireland senior hurling semi-finals.
06.25.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL | GPA Pride Awareness - Dónal Óg Cusack | Michael Darragh MacAuley | Hannah Looney
This is the Saturday Panel, as the Gaelic Players Association mark Pride 2022 by hosting a GPA Pride Breakfast and participating in Dublin's Pride Parade in support of the LGBTQ community. John Duggan was joined by former All-Ireland winning hurler...
06.18.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL - Irish Athletics | National Track and Field Championships Preview
John Duggan was joined by 100 metres hurdler and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport Officer Lilly Ann O'Hora, Irish Decathlete and pole vaulter Michael Bowler, and Matt Lockett, Athletics Ireland Endurance Coordinator. It's our big preview of the upcoming National Track...
06.11.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Online abuse in sport - Anna Caplice, Colm Begley, Mark Smyth
John Duggan was joined by Colm Begley of the GPA, ex-Irish rugby international Anna Caplice, and psychologist Mark Smyth to discuss the scourge of online abuse of sportspeople.
05.21.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review - Saipan memories | Rory McIlroy | Final day drama | Hurling championship
On today's Saturday Panel we delved into Saipan 20 years on - John Duggan was joined by Roy Curtis, Máire-Treasa Nic-Cheallaigh and Timmy McCarthy. We also talked Rory McIlroy, Irish boxing success and the hurling championship heating up.
05.07.2022
SATURDAY PANEL - S&C and sports science | Genetic freaks, Ronnie O'Sullivan, player retention, working at Arsenal
We had a brilliant Saturday Panel delving into the area of sport science - as we looked ahead to a Strength and Conditioning conference in Cork next weekend! John Duggan was joined by organiser of the conference and Director of the...
04.30.2022
National Dairy Council Ambassadors | Paul O'Donovan, Eimear Considine, Vikki Wall | Saturday Panel
Irish rower Paul O'Donovan, Irish rugby player Eimear Considine and Meath player Vikki Wall join OTB host Shane Hannon for this week's Saturday Panel representing the National Dairy Council.
03.26.2022
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Life after sporting retirement - how to cope with ending a career
After Ash Barty's shock retirement from tennis week aged just 25, we have a discussion on retiring from top-level sport on The Saturday Panel! John Duggan joined by accredited sports psychologist Dr Olivia Hurley, three-time Olympic rower Niall O'Toole, and former...
03.19.2022
Formula One season preview | How will Hamilton and Russell work together? | THE SATURDAY PANEL
Formula One journalists Rebecca Clancy and Chris Medland joined Shane Hannon to look ahead to the start of the Formula One season. They give their predictions, look at how Haas have been affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and break...
03.12.2022
CHELTENHAM PREVIEW PANEL | 2022 Tips - Seán Flanagan and Conor O'Dwyer
On The Saturday Panel this week we took a look ahead to next week's Cheltenham Festival - including all your tips for the big races! 2021 Festival winner Seán Flanagan and Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle-winning jockey Conor O'Dwyer joined John...
03.05.2022
Int'l Women's Day Panel | Cora Staunton, Chloe Watkins, Eimear Lambe
Joining John Duggan on The Saturday Panel this afternoon were a selection of some of Ireland's top female sportstars as we mark International Women's Day next Tuesday! Olympic rowing bronze medalist Eimear Lambe, AFLW star Cora Staunton, and Irish...
02.19.2022
Saturday Panel | Week Review - Greedy golf, rugby recovery, Dublin-Mayo
John Duggan was joined by Meara Treasa Ni Cheallaigh and Pillar Caffrey on The Saturday Panel to look back on the biggest stories of the sporting week!
01.29.2022
Six Nations Preview Panel | Mike Ruddock, Alan Quinlan, Mal O'Kelly
We previewed the upcoming Six Nations on The Saturday Panel today - Mike Ruddock, Malcolm O'Kelly and Alan Quinlan joined John Duggan. They talked Six Nations nerves, Andy Farrell's selection headaches, where Wales are at, and plenty more besides!...

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OTB's Saturday Panel episodes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY PANEL: The Cork/Tipp rivalry, wounded Limerick and the race for third place in Leinster

Limerick looking fierce, a new start for the Cats and Davy at Waterford part 2 - HURLING PREVIEW

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Are Kerry favourites for Sam? Stephen Cluxton returns and Mayo looking good

The Saturday Panel | Colm Keys, Taggy Fogarty and Colin Kelly on a massive weekend of GAA action

Ireland v England memories, Sexton’s place in the all time list, progression under Farrell

SATURDAY PANEL – Review of the week with Sarah O’Donovan and Conor McKeon

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Boxing with Jason Quigley, Emmet Brennan and Kevin Byrne

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Ulster GAA Panel with Enda Gormley, Conleith Gilligan and Tony Scullion

THE SATURDAY PANEL - 2023 Sporting Predictions

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Sports Documentaries with Ross Whitaker

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Best Sports Books of the Year with Malachy Clerkin

THE SATURDAY PANEL - AIB GAA Club Final Special with Shane Curran, Eddie Brennan and Johnny Magee

THE SATURDAY PANEL - AFLW Final Preview with Brid Stack, Aisling McCarthy and Mike Currane

THE SATURDAY PANEL - World Cup memories with Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella

SATURDAY PANEL | IRLWNT Tribute - World Cup bound | Olivia O'Toole and Emma Byrne

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Referee abuse | Silent sidelines | Pushy parents

AUSSIE RULES PANEL | Cora Staunton, Mickey Quinn and Ciarán Byrne | Geelong AFL Champs

SATURDAY PANEL - Magic of your debut and URC preview | Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, Gavin Duffy

SATURDAY PANEL - Leitrim's 1994 Connacht title | John O'Mahony, Martin McHugh, Liam Conlon

SATURDAY PANEL | Pregnancy in sport - Olive Loughnane, Louise Galvin, Helen Keeble

IRELAND 57-22 JAPAN | Women's Rugby test reaction | Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey, Jackie Shiels

DUBLIN MARATHON | Tips and advice - Sonia O'Sullivan, Catherina McKiernan, Mick Clohisey, Kieran Cuddihy

SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review - Dillon Quirke RIP | PL return | GAA club-switch | LIV Golf

LADIES FOOTBALL FINAL PANEL - Oz moves and amateur v pro | Cora Staunton, Lyndsey Davey, Niamh McLaughlin

ALL-IRELAND FINAL PREVIEW PANEL - Galway v Kerry | Peter Canavan, Finian Hanley, Billy O'Shea

Wimbledon Panel | Women’s final reaction | Kyrgios’ antics | JENNY CLAFFEY & CONOR NILAND

All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals | Will Clare meet Limerick in the final? | Can Galway cause an upset? | SATURDAY PANEL

THE SATURDAY PANEL | GPA Pride Awareness - Dónal Óg Cusack | Michael Darragh MacAuley | Hannah Looney

THE SATURDAY PANEL - Irish Athletics | National Track and Field Championships Preview

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Online abuse in sport - Anna Caplice, Colm Begley, Mark Smyth

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review - Saipan memories | Rory McIlroy | Final day drama | Hurling championship

SATURDAY PANEL - S&C and sports science | Genetic freaks, Ronnie O'Sullivan, player retention, working at Arsenal

National Dairy Council Ambassadors | Paul O'Donovan, Eimear Considine, Vikki Wall | Saturday Panel

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Life after sporting retirement - how to cope with ending a career

Formula One season preview | How will Hamilton and Russell work together? | THE SATURDAY PANEL

CHELTENHAM PREVIEW PANEL | 2022 Tips - Seán Flanagan and Conor O'Dwyer

Int'l Women's Day Panel | Cora Staunton, Chloe Watkins, Eimear Lambe

Saturday Panel | Week Review - Greedy golf, rugby recovery, Dublin-Mayo

Six Nations Preview Panel | Mike Ruddock, Alan Quinlan, Mal O'Kelly