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OTB's Sunday Paper Review episodes:

08.06.2023
More World Cup fallout, Camogie's big day and reflecting on Dublin’s greatness | McKeon and Byrne
Irish Independent journalist Conor McKeon and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today.
07.30.2023
The titans clash at Croker, Vera on the brink and are teams catching up to Limerick?
Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail and former Dublin footballer and CEO of Teneo Mick O’Keeffe join Joe Molloy to go through the day’s backpages.
07.23.2023
Limerick’s place in history, Larkin’s rapid rise, McIlroy & The Beatles? | Sunday Paper Review
Kieran Shannon of the Irish Examiner and Jason Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB’s Stephen Doyle to bring you through today’s sporting back pages.
07.16.2023
Ireland's World Cup blow, GAAGO in the dock and Aiden McGeady opens up | Greene and McDonnell
Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene and Irish Independent Football writer Dan McDonnell join OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today. The panel will discuss the fallout from Ireland's ill-tempered friendly with Columbia and what it...
07.09.2023
Brolly on Gilroy, should we save Hill 16 and how to coach female players – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW
Freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this afternoon. They will discuss the numerous pieces on the return of Dublin including Joe Brolly’s column on...
07.02.2023
Where does GAAGO stand now, the intricacies of Baz Ball and LIV in for the long haul | Fanning and Keegan
Dion Fanning of The Currency and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan join OTB’s Joe Molloy to go through the back pages and bring you the best stories from the world of sport on this Sunday afternoon. The panel will discuss the...
06.25.2023
Unwatchable Gaelic football, should Keane replace Kenny & the driving-force of women in the GAA | Sunday Paper Review
Joe Molloy was joined by Fionn Davenport and Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) "Gaelic football is a terrible sport to watch" (14:20) Stephen Kenny's future remains hotly debated - is Roy Keane the...
06.18.2023
Ireland were never going to beat Greece, Stephen Kenny's tactical nous and Rhasidat Adeleke's big decision
John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and boxing journalist Kevin Byrne to dissect all the biggest stories from this weekend's papers.
06.11.2023
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW - City's treble dream, Rory puts the merger behind him and what's the way forward for Irish football?
Joe Molloy is joined by Cliodhna O'Connor and Timmy McCarthy to go through the Sunday Papers.
06.04.2023
City’s mastery continues, Clifford keeping football alive and David Corkery’s fight
Irish Independent columnist and Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail Orla McElroy join OTB’s Kathleen McNamee to go through the biggest stories hitting the backpages of the newspapers both here and abroad. The panel looked at Manchester City completing the...
05.28.2023
Munster’s magic moment, competitive undertone in underage GAA, is Cole under rated– SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW
OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan to go through the day’s backpages and the biggest stories in the world of sport. The panel will look at the amazing comeback...
05.14.2023
THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA Go goes on, Lancaster's lasting influence & Nicola Gallagher.
Joe Molloy is joined by The Star's Kieran Cunningham & the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to look through the best of this Sunday's sports writing.
05.07.2023
Seamus Power digs deep, Dignan green lights GAAGO and Rooney on Haaland – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the42's Gavin Cooney and the Irish Independent's GAA correspondent Conor McKeon to go through the back-pages and the biggest sport stories on this Sunday afternoon. The panel will look at Seamus Power's piece on his...
04.30.2023
Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | Davenport and Tracey
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning. The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's...
04.23.2023
The right to protest, speeding up equal status and Jack Conan's honesty - Sunday Paper Review
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and Kieran Cunningham of the Irish Daily Star to go through the backpages and discuss all the biggest stories in the world of sport.
04.16.2023
McManus's longevity, modern style of GAA goalkeeping, Keane & McKiernan's mentality | The Sunday Paper Review with Byrne & Doherty
OTB's Will O'Callaghan was joined by the The Sun's Jason Byrne and the Irish Independent's Conán Doherty for the Sunday Paper Review.
04.02.2023
Kimmage meets Lowry, Fergus Slattery's dementia struggles and Stephen Kenny making progress? | Quinn and Verney
OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Quinn and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this morning. They include a look ahead to the Masters with a fascinating chat...
03.26.2023
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW – Ferguson’s French fight, Schmidt vs Farrell's coaching style and the Russian ban continues
OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the rugby analyst Andy McGeady and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to look through the backpages on a bumper weekend of sport. The lads will discuss Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell's coaching style, how women's...
03.19.2023
Grand Slam fallout, where's women's rugby now and diving in the GAA | O'Carroll and Casey
OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll from the Journal and the 42s Gavan Casey to discuss all the biggest stories hitting the backpages this weekend. Including a look back at the Grand Slam coverage, why Irish women's rugby haven't...
03.12.2023
MOTD Madness, Hall of Fame Harrington and falling out of love with Cheltenham | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW
OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by Golf Weekly co-host and journalist Fionn Davenport and Dion Fanning of The Currency to look through the backpages and bring you the best sportswriting of the week. Including more fallout from the Match of the...
03.05.2023
The language of coaching, Casemiro and Keane and 50 years of women's league football | Curtis and Foley
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Sunday World columnist Roy Curtis to discuss the biggest sport stories hitting the back pages this weekend. They include a full spread interview with a celebrating the 50th anniversary of women's...
03.05.2023
The language of coaching, Casemiro: the new Keane and the importance of fun | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Sunday World columnist Roy Curtis to discuss the biggest sport stories hitting the back pages this weekend. They include a full spread interview with Brian O'Driscoll, Dublin faltering in the league...
02.26.2023
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland march on, the GAA and unity and a ban on violent sports?
OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the Chief Sportwriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to discuss the biggest sport stories that are hitting the backpages today.
02.19.2023
Gulf takeover of football, Netflix's take on golf and Irish hamstrings - Tracey and O'Brien
OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by rugby writer with the Irish Independent Cian Tracey and the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to take a look at the big stories hitting the backpages and bring you the best views on the issues...
02.12.2023
Getting carried away, horse racing concerns and fiery Pep: Fanning and Farrelly
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning of The Currency and Assistant Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Hugh Farrelly to go through the back pages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport this weekend.
02.05.2023
Katie confirmation, "mean-spirited" Glen and time for a Superleague? - Cunningham and Cooney
OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Football Correspondent with the42.ie Gavin Cooney to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.
01.29.2023
The return of the League, Six Nations nerves and is the Mullins dynasty the greatest? - Verney and Cummiskey
OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent's Michael Verney and soccer correspondent with the Irish Times Gavin Cummiskey to look through the backpages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.
01.22.2023
Club's big day, sport vs motherhood and the declining matchday experience - O'Keeffe and McElroy
OTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Dublin Gaelic Footballer Mick O'Keeffe, and the Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, Orla McElroy to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.
01.08.2023
More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll
Joe Molloy was joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Editor of TheJournal Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:20) Shane McGrath and Joe Brolly on the latest Up The Ra controversy (33:00) Report on how the ball is spending...
12.18.2022
The mishandling of Vera Pauw allegations, Lionel Messi: Man vs Player, Katie Taylor in MSG | Cunningham & Keegan
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Lionel Messi: Separating the man from the player. (24:00) What the allegations against Vera Pauw tell us about elite...
12.11.2022
A new England, Brolly explores GAA loyalty, Neymar's despair & Messi's bite | Greene & O'Brien
Joe Molloy was joined by journalists John Greene and Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) England out, but World Cup offers more answers than questions. (18:00) Why does Neymar annoy people? Barney Ronay has...
12.04.2022
Rory McIlroy: The Chosen One, Messi's moral quandary, a new kind of England | Davenport & Casey
Joe Molloy was joined by his Golf Weekly compatriot Fionn Davenport and journalist Gavan Casey on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (02:00) The Chosen One: Part 2 of Rory McIlroy with Paul Kimmage. (32:00) Why everyone wants Lionel Messi to...
11.27.2022
'Tarnished' Messi, Brolly takes aim at Keane, a portrait of Rory McIlroy | Fanning & O'Donovan
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning and two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) The light and shade of Lionel Messi's final years. (25:00) Joe Brolly questions Roy Keane's peacemaking credentials. (39:00) 2022 World...
11.20.2022
Doubts about Farrell's Ireland, Ronaldo's fading star, Infantino's FIFA stranglehold | Martin & Curtis
John Duggan is joined by journalists Tommy Martin (Virgin Media, Irish Examiner) and Roy Curtis (Sunday World) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Gianni Infantino and all that's wrong with the Qatar World Cup. (27:00) Sven, Capello & Roy:...
11.13.2022
Sickening Carbery hit, Mythical Clifford, GAA clubs in crisis, O'Neill's bitter book | O'Carroll & McKeon
Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Sinead O'Carroll (The Journal) and Conor McKeon (Irish Independent) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Sickening Carbery hit overshadows underwhelming win. (16:50) 'Something about this story leaves me very uncomfortable.' (25:00) David Clifford's legend...
11.06.2022
Gary Neville exposed, Ireland beat the 'Boks, Martin O'Neill settles scores | Sunday Paper Review
Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Cliona Foley and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Ireland beat the Springboks and spark mixed feelings in rugby pundits. (25:00) Martin O'Neill's new book looks to settle...
10.30.2022
Katie Taylor to fight in Croke Park, GAA TV rights and the potential of Irish women's rugby | SPR with Cunningham and Cummiskey
Joe Molloy was joined by Kieran Cunningham and Gavin Cummiskey to have a look at today's Sunday newspapers and discuss the latest headlines.
10.23.2022
Ronaldo's dilemma, Katie Taylor's endgame, Brolly & Roddy | Casey & Keegan
Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gavin Casey and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) Stephen Kenny comes out swinging. (10:00) Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with the passing of time. (29:30) Zaur...
10.16.2022
FAI leaks, Dylan Hartley's human side, rugby's radical need for change | Reddan & O'Brien
Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Eoin Reddan and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:40) Leaky FAI board making Stephen Kenny's life more difficult. (10:30) Dylan Hartley (34:00) Neil Francis has a radical...
10.09.2022
Klopp's Liverpool crossroads, boxing in 'big trouble', tough EURO '24 draw | O'Donovan & Cunningham
Joe Molloy is joined by two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan and Chief Sports Writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham on the Sunday Paper Review. (7:00) 'I can see positives in Ireland's EURO 2024 draw.' (13:00) Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool...
10.02.2022
SPR | Paul O'Donovan out-rows fame, remembering Brian Mullins, why fans care more than players | Gary O'Toole & Michael Verney
Joe Molloy is joined by Irish Olympic swimmer Gary O'Toole and journalist Michael Verney for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Remembering the late, great Brian Mullins. (16:30) Paul O'Donovan and the expectations of fame. (30:00) 'Footballers...
09.25.2022
SPR | Boring TV analysis, Brolly meets Gough, Lawro's BBC exit claims & Kenny's Ireland woe
Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Vincent Hogan and Gerry Thornley for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:03:22) Is Stephen Kenny getting enough out of this Ireland team? (00:17:25) Lawrenson on his BBC exit: 'I was...
09.18.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Beckham's media masterstroke | Doping's losing battle with fans | Is Rooney the real deal?
Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Dion Fanning and Bernard Jackman for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:00:38) A run through Sunday's back pages. (00:03:21) Wayne Rooney and his journey in football management. (00:24:41) Queen Elizabeth's...
09.11.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Patrick Reed bares his soul... and namechecks McIlroy | Why Chelsea wanted new wave Graham Potter | URC comes under fire
Joe Molloy was joined by 2010 All-Ireland winner Clíodhna O'Connor and journalist Conor McKeon on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The curious case of professional golf's 'black hat' Patrick Reed sparked the first talking-point on today's papers...
09.04.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA's 'cultural issue' with referee abuse | How to cover doping in journalism? | Rooney's revelations on United/Arsenal | Has VAR stolen football's joy?
John Duggan was joined by the former Dublin footballer Mick O'Keeffe and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Does the GAA have a 'cultural issue' with the abuse of referees? John, Mick and Brendan...
08.28.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brolly & O'Rourke envision new Gaelic Football | GAA's managerial merry-go-round in full swing | Golf at a crossroads
Will O'Callaghan was joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent and Gavin Cooney of The 42 on this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Joe Brolly and Colm O'Rourke brought us their vision of Gaelic Football as they...
08.21.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Mageean wins silver | GAA & the split season | Cliona Foley & Kieran Cunningham
Joe Molloy is joined by Cliona Foley & Kieran Cunningham for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review, as we go through all the biggest stories from this morning’s back pages and beyond.
08.14.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brentford batter Man United | Keane & Sheringham spat | GAA split season | Kieran Shannon & Timmy McCarthy
Joe Molloy is joined by basketball commentator Timmy McCarthy & the Irish Examiner’s Kieran Shannon for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review.
07.31.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | The problem with promoting Gaelic games | How real is the AFLW threat? | Liverpool draw first blood
Stephen Doyle was joined by journalists Gavin Cooney and Kieran Cunningham for the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.
07.10.2022
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Michael Lyster & Gavin Cummiskey on Pat Spillane, JP McManus & much more
Joe Molloy was joined by broadcaster Michael Lyster and journalist Gavin Cummiskey on this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Among other major talking points, the lads discussed Pat Spillane's impending exit from The Sunday Game and Michael's memories...

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OTB's Sunday Paper Review episodes:

More World Cup fallout, Camogie's big day and reflecting on Dublin’s greatness | McKeon and Byrne

The titans clash at Croker, Vera on the brink and are teams catching up to Limerick?

Limerick’s place in history, Larkin’s rapid rise, McIlroy & The Beatles? | Sunday Paper Review

Ireland's World Cup blow, GAAGO in the dock and Aiden McGeady opens up | Greene and McDonnell

Brolly on Gilroy, should we save Hill 16 and how to coach female players – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

Where does GAAGO stand now, the intricacies of Baz Ball and LIV in for the long haul | Fanning and Keegan

Unwatchable Gaelic football, should Keane replace Kenny & the driving-force of women in the GAA | Sunday Paper Review

Ireland were never going to beat Greece, Stephen Kenny's tactical nous and Rhasidat Adeleke's big decision

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW - City's treble dream, Rory puts the merger behind him and what's the way forward for Irish football?

City’s mastery continues, Clifford keeping football alive and David Corkery’s fight

Munster’s magic moment, competitive undertone in underage GAA, is Cole under rated– SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA Go goes on, Lancaster's lasting influence & Nicola Gallagher.

Seamus Power digs deep, Dignan green lights GAAGO and Rooney on Haaland – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | Davenport and Tracey

The right to protest, speeding up equal status and Jack Conan's honesty - Sunday Paper Review

McManus's longevity, modern style of GAA goalkeeping, Keane & McKiernan's mentality | The Sunday Paper Review with Byrne & Doherty

Kimmage meets Lowry, Fergus Slattery's dementia struggles and Stephen Kenny making progress? | Quinn and Verney

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW – Ferguson’s French fight, Schmidt vs Farrell's coaching style and the Russian ban continues

Grand Slam fallout, where's women's rugby now and diving in the GAA | O'Carroll and Casey

MOTD Madness, Hall of Fame Harrington and falling out of love with Cheltenham | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

The language of coaching, Casemiro and Keane and 50 years of women's league football | Curtis and Foley

The language of coaching, Casemiro: the new Keane and the importance of fun | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland march on, the GAA and unity and a ban on violent sports?

Gulf takeover of football, Netflix's take on golf and Irish hamstrings - Tracey and O'Brien

Getting carried away, horse racing concerns and fiery Pep: Fanning and Farrelly

Katie confirmation, "mean-spirited" Glen and time for a Superleague? - Cunningham and Cooney

The return of the League, Six Nations nerves and is the Mullins dynasty the greatest? - Verney and Cummiskey

Club's big day, sport vs motherhood and the declining matchday experience - O'Keeffe and McElroy

More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll

The mishandling of Vera Pauw allegations, Lionel Messi: Man vs Player, Katie Taylor in MSG | Cunningham & Keegan

A new England, Brolly explores GAA loyalty, Neymar's despair & Messi's bite | Greene & O'Brien

Rory McIlroy: The Chosen One, Messi's moral quandary, a new kind of England | Davenport & Casey

'Tarnished' Messi, Brolly takes aim at Keane, a portrait of Rory McIlroy | Fanning & O'Donovan

Doubts about Farrell's Ireland, Ronaldo's fading star, Infantino's FIFA stranglehold | Martin & Curtis

Sickening Carbery hit, Mythical Clifford, GAA clubs in crisis, O'Neill's bitter book | O'Carroll & McKeon

Gary Neville exposed, Ireland beat the 'Boks, Martin O'Neill settles scores | Sunday Paper Review

Katie Taylor to fight in Croke Park, GAA TV rights and the potential of Irish women's rugby | SPR with Cunningham and Cummiskey

Ronaldo's dilemma, Katie Taylor's endgame, Brolly & Roddy | Casey & Keegan

FAI leaks, Dylan Hartley's human side, rugby's radical need for change | Reddan & O'Brien

Klopp's Liverpool crossroads, boxing in 'big trouble', tough EURO '24 draw | O'Donovan & Cunningham

SPR | Paul O'Donovan out-rows fame, remembering Brian Mullins, why fans care more than players | Gary O'Toole & Michael Verney

SPR | Boring TV analysis, Brolly meets Gough, Lawro's BBC exit claims & Kenny's Ireland woe

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Beckham's media masterstroke | Doping's losing battle with fans | Is Rooney the real deal?

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Patrick Reed bares his soul... and namechecks McIlroy | Why Chelsea wanted new wave Graham Potter | URC comes under fire

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA's 'cultural issue' with referee abuse | How to cover doping in journalism? | Rooney's revelations on United/Arsenal | Has VAR stolen football's joy?

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brolly & O'Rourke envision new Gaelic Football | GAA's managerial merry-go-round in full swing | Golf at a crossroads

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Mageean wins silver | GAA & the split season | Cliona Foley & Kieran Cunningham

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brentford batter Man United | Keane & Sheringham spat | GAA split season | Kieran Shannon & Timmy McCarthy

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | The problem with promoting Gaelic games | How real is the AFLW threat? | Liverpool draw first blood

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Michael Lyster & Gavin Cummiskey on Pat Spillane, JP McManus & much more