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The legend speaks his mind about the week's football events and answers your questions every Thursday at 7.20pm. We may even get a sing song going.
OTB's John Giles
English, Football, 1 season, 53 episodes, 23 hours, 39 minutes
OTB's John Giles
English, Football, 1 season, 53 episodes, 23 hours, 39 minutes
JOHN GILES: America were ahead of their time with their shootouts | Remembering Trevor Francis
Republic of Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles joined Will O'Callaghan after the passing of Trevor Francis, who Giles came across during his time in America.
They also discussed Ireland's heartbreaking exit at the Women's World Cup, before looking at Spurs' transfers and why Harry Kane has all the power.
7/27/2023 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
JOHN GILES | Rodgers' Leicester poker game and Manchester United mood shift
Leeds United and Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Ger Gilroy to dissect the under-pressure managers in the Premier League after a month of action in the new season.
Football with @SkyIreland
9/2/2022 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
JOHN GILES: Liverpool WILL win the quadruple | Terrific Thiago | City's defensive issue
The brilliant John Giles joined Nathan Murphy as ever on Thursday's Off The Ball to look back over the Champions League semi-finals, the mess Manchester United continue to find themselves in, and much, much more.
In association with Sky
4/28/2022 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
JOHN GILES | Ireland report card | Midfield renaissance | Troy Parrott's attitude adjustment
John Giles joins us to give his appraisal of the week that was for Stephen Kenny & the Ireland team ⚽️
@SkyIreland
3/31/2022 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
JOHN GILES | Everton struggles, Kelleher's chance, Belgium coming to town
Irish soccer legend John Giles joins Richie McCormack to talk all things football on Thursday's Off The Ball.
In association with Sky
3/24/2022 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
'Bielsa performed miracles at Leeds - he deserved more' | JOHN GILES
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
3/3/2022 • 30 minutes, 24 seconds
"Moyes came out worse than the poor cat" | Keane spurns Sunderland | Gerrard & Coutinho | JOHN GILES
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
2/10/2022 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
JOHN GILES | Roy Keane management return? | Eriksen miracle | Can Dele Alli come good again?
John Giles joins us as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
2/3/2022 • 20 minutes, 21 seconds
JOHN GILES | Everton succession plan and Pep's warped logic
As ever on a Thursday, John Giles recaps the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
1/27/2022 • 19 minutes, 58 seconds
JOHN GILES | Rumours surround Man United | Chelsea’s blues | Rooney to Everton
Former Republic of Ireland and Leeds United legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy this Thursday evening to discuss all the major football stories of the week, including reports of unrest at Manchester United, as Wayne Rooney is linked with the vacant Everton manager’s role. Football with @SkyIreland
1/20/2022 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
Will United players get Ralf Rangnick the sack too? | Lukaku fallout | JOHN GILES
It's 2022's first edition of Thursday Night Football with John Giles, in association w/ @SkyIreland
1/6/2022 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
JOHN GILES | Is Rangnick doomed to fail at United? | Playing against Alex Ferguson at Rangers
Arthur O’Dea is joined as ever on a Thursday by Irish legend John Giles to discuss all the latest in the footballing world! Football with @SkyIreland
12/30/2021 • 26 minutes, 26 seconds
JOHN GILES | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | End of season awards
Nathan Murphy joined by Ireland legend John Giles as they discuss the Christmas schedule and how its changed from his time. Spurs under Antonio Conte and his end of season awards including his player of the year @SkyIreland
12/23/2021 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
JOHN GILES | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | End of season awards
Nathan Murphy joined by Ireland legend John Giles as they discuss the Christmas schedule and how its changed from his time. Spurs under Antonio Conte and his end of season awards including his player of the year @SkyIreland
12/23/2021 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
JOHN GILES | 'Selfish' unvaccinated players | Leeds can bounce back from 7-0 | The great Sergio Aguero
John Giles joined Richie McCormack to discuss postponed matches in the Premier League, unvaccinated footballers and Leeds United In association with Sky Ireland
12/16/2021 • 22 minutes, 50 seconds
JOHN GILES | Steven Gerrard's Anfield return, the genius of Bobby Charlton, world class Declan Rice, and Rangnick's MUFC
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of Football In association w/ @SkyIreland
12/9/2021 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
GILES: If Rangnick is so good, give him the United job full-time!
John Giles joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk about Manchester United and their dysfunction, the brilliant Ray Kennedy and a week's worth of Premier League mid-week games. In association with Sky Ireland
12/2/2021 • 27 minutes
JOHN GILES | Ralf Rangnick arrives at Manchester United | Champions League review
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. Football on Off The Ball, brought to you by Sky. All the football you love in one place across Sky Sports, BT Sport & Premier Sports
11/25/2021 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
"If Ronaldo wasn't there, they'd be in bits" | John Giles on MUFC, Duff and Conte
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @SkyIreland
11/4/2021 • 37 minutes, 58 seconds
JOHN GILES: 'Klopp wouldn't take Pogba for free' | Do players respect Ole?
John Giles joined OTB's Richie McCormack for a run through the week's major football stories on Thursday's show. In association with Sky
10/28/2021 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
JOHN GILES | Solskjaer, Pogba & United's other problems | Champions League recap
John Giles joined Off The Ball on Thursday evening for a run through the week's Champions League action, and a look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures. In association with Sky Ireland
10/21/2021 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
JOHN GILES | Have Stephen Kenny's Ireland turned a corner?
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ Sky Ireland.
10/14/2021 • 18 minutes, 1 second
John Giles | Azerbaijan vs. Ireland Preview | Newcastle takeover complete | #OTBFootball
As ever on a Thursday, Irish football legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to discuss all the latest and breaking from the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland
10/7/2021 • 20 minutes, 52 seconds
JOHN GILES | Roger Hunt remembered, Curtis Jones' potential, Liverpool vs Man City preview
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ @SkyIreland
9/30/2021 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
JOHN GILES | Roger Hunt remembered, Curtis Jones' potential, Liverpool vs Man City preview
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ @SkyIreland
9/30/2021 • 27 minutes, 41 seconds
JOHN GILES | The art of penalty-taking, Joe Kinnear and care for past players, Jimmy Greaves remembered
John Giles joins Nathan for this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
9/23/2021 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
JOHN GILES | Champions League Week 1 Review
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football.
9/16/2021 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
JOHN GILES | Recapping the week that was for Ireland & Stephen Kenny
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football
9/9/2021 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
JOHN GILES | Portugal 2 - 1 Ireland reaction LIVE in studio! | #OTBFootball
Ireland legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy live in studio to reflect on last night’s disappointing 2-1 loss away to Portugal.
9/2/2021 • 47 minutes, 39 seconds
John Giles | Kane stays, Ronaldo to Man City & Pep wants to leave!
Richie McCormack is joined by Ireland football legend John Giles to get his thoughts on all the latest happenings in the world of soccer. Football with @PaddyPower
8/26/2021 • 24 minutes, 1 second
JOHN GILES | Premier League season preview | Leeds legends remembered
It's the eve of the Premier League season which can only mean the return of Thursday Night Football w/ John Giles. @PaddyPower
8/12/2021 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
John Giles' Season Review | Philippe Auclair on Varane to MUFC & French football in crisis
John Giles & Philippe Auclair join Nathan for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower
7/15/2021 • 45 minutes, 1 second
JOHN GILES | England vs. Italy Euro 2020 Final preview
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to cast his eye on this Sunday's Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley. Football with @paddypower | #SaveOurGame
7/8/2021 • 23 minutes, 45 seconds
JOHN GILES | 'England are favourites' | Xhaka's midfield exhibition | Lamentable France
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power
7/1/2021 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
John Giles | Harry Kane hampered by Jack Grealish? | Billy Gilmour the new Modric? | Euro 2020 groups
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy for the Euro 2020 roundup of the group stages, as we know our last 16. We look at whether Harry Kane is hampered by Jack Grealish; which of Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho or Phil Foden might come in; and why Billy Gilmour is reminiscent of Croatia's Luka Modric. @PaddyPower
6/24/2021 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
JOHN GILES | De Bruyne, Southgate & England at Euro 2020
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy as always on a Thursday evening to review all the latest football happenings! #SaveOurGame | @PaddyPower
6/17/2021 • 20 minutes, 58 seconds
JOHN GILES | What have we learned about Stephen Kenny's Ireland? | Euro 2020 preview
Nathan Murphy is joined by John Giles as usual on a Thursday night, as we look back at the Republic of Ireland's recent games against Andorra and Hungary, and we also get his thoughts on how England are likely to fare at Euro 2020, which gets underway tomorrow. Football with @paddypower #SaveOurGame
6/10/2021 • 20 minutes, 57 seconds
John Giles | Ireland-Andorra reaction | Premier League Team of the Season
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Football Show to look back on the Republic of Ireland's 4-1 win against Andorra, as well as go through his Premier League Team of the Season. Football with @paddypower
6/3/2021 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
Advantage Liverpool in Top 4 race | Who is manager of the year? | Luke Ayling the PL's best right back? | JOHN GILES
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
5/20/2021 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
JOHN GILES | Man Utd. vs Liverpool reaction, Manager of the Year debate and is Solskjaer doing what's needed?
Ger Gilroy is joined by John Giles for a special Friday look at all the latest football action. Football with @paddypower
5/14/2021 • 34 minutes, 52 seconds
JOHN GILES | Kante masterclass | Foden & Mount set themselves apart | Can Werner become prolific?
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
5/6/2021 • 24 minutes, 4 seconds
John Giles | Champions League semis | Manchester City's Jekyll & Hyde performance | Chelsea v Real
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
4/29/2021 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
John Giles | Champions League | Foden and Bellingham impress
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to review this week's Champions League quarter-final second legs. Football with Paddy Power
4/15/2021 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
JOHN GILES | Training ground 'superstars', Champions League class, PSG rise to the occasion
John Giles joins Adrian to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
4/8/2021 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds
Weakest Ireland squad I can remember | John Giles
Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to look back on another winless week for the Republic of Ireland team. Football is sponsored by Paddy Power.
4/1/2021 • 18 minutes, 38 seconds
John Giles | Serbia 3-2 Ireland | Remembering Peter Lorimer
John Giles spoke to Nathan Murphy about the Republic of Ireland's loss to Serbia and the passing of Leeds' record goalscorer Peter Lorimer. Sponsored by Paddy Power.
3/25/2021 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
JOHN GILES | Arsenal turn a corner? | Rabona bonanza | Undisciplined Lamela | Tuchel's Chelsea bounce
John Giles joins Richie to recap the the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power
3/18/2021 • 21 minutes, 46 seconds
JOHN GILES | Irrepressible Haaland, Liverpool rekindled, MUFC's muddled structure
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
3/11/2021 • 22 minutes, 12 seconds
JOHN GILES | 'Transformative' Ian St John, Bruno Fernandes' supporting cast, 'complete' Declan Rice
John Giles pays tribute to the late Liverpool legend Ian St John, and to discuss what ails Manchester United. @PaddyPower
3/4/2021 • 27 minutes, 41 seconds
Street Football | Tuchel's hard love | John Giles
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to discuss this week's football's news and the importance of street football in his development. Sponsored by Paddy Power
2/25/2021 • 25 minutes, 36 seconds
John Giles | Man City extend lead | Champions League
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles looked back on this weekend's football with Nathan Murphy. Sponsored by Paddy Power.
2/18/2021 • 28 minutes, 18 seconds
JOHN GILES | Flying Phil Foden, Liverpool's tame title defence, Leeds' lofty ambitions
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
2/11/2021 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
Unlucky Liverpool, 'Quality' Kelleher and why Man United's win didn't impress
Will O'Callaghan is joined on the line by Irish football legend John Giles as we look back on the midweek fixtures, Liverpool's form and why Manchester United's nine-goal win wasn't all that it was shaped up to be.
2/4/2021 • 21 minutes, 26 seconds