Football Daily: Newcastle dump City out of League Cup, Moran shines for Blackburn, Barca under investigation

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's League of Ireland action, which includes tonight's Dublin derby that's live on Off The Ball, with coverage on Newstalk starting from 7pm. We speak to St. Pat's winger Zach Elbouzedi, and also hear from Damien Duff, Stephen Bradley and new Waterford manager John Coleman. Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool exit for the first time, while also discussing the prospects of Conor Bradley. And Real Madrid are closing in on confirmation of Carlo Ancelotti's successor.

Secretary of the Waterford & District Junior League, Ger Murphy, joins Shane & Colm on the show to talk about the aligned calendar and the potential impact on grassroots football.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park. All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action. And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

FAI Grassroots Director Ger McDermott joins Eoin and Nathan to discuss the current state of the grassroots plan set out by the FAI to switch the season calendar to summer football. 

Stephen Doyle is joined again by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to discuss another impending week of dramatic LOI action. Can Drogheda hold onto top spot?with thanks to Rockshore #aleagueofourown

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the latest from last night's Champions League semi final between PSG and Arsenal, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League semi-finals, and which Irish player has his eyes on a Premier League promotion.Mikel Arteta believes that his side were the better despite being knocked out of the Champions League semi final by PSG. Luis Henrique disagrees.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi eye an Inter takedown, whilst Arsene Wenger praises the Parisian's adaptability.Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Garnacho look ahead to another meeting with Athletic Club plus Ange Postecoglou isn't happy with Arsene Wenger's comments.Jason Knight has his eyes on his on causing a play-off upset.And there is a fantastic 'What a player he was by the way...' thanks to Richie McCormack.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from one of the best ever Champions League ties plus build-up to tonight's second semi final between PSG and Arsenal.Barca boss Hansi Flick rues refereeing decisions.Denzil Dumfries says it was the fine margins which put his side through.Mikel Arteta wants his side to make history.And Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino the best of friends.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday.Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity?Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat?But this morning's Bite starts with Hunter reflecting on one of the greatest European ties of all time.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan to look at all the football action here and across the water in England including Niamh Fahey's retirement, London City Lionesses Championship win and Manchester United's victory in the hunt for European football.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

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from a big weekend of domestic action plus build-up and team news ahead of the Champions League semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter.Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff continue their war of words after the fall out between the pair two weeks ago.Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds praises his side's fans after a late win in Galway.Drogheda United remain top of the pile, and their head coach Kevin Doherty feels like his side fully deserved their win over Cork City.Tiernan Lynch describes what it means to put on a Derry City shirt.Dungannon Swifts make history, but which of their players looks to be heading to Tallaght?And Hansi Flick's little genius Lamine Yamal is ready to light up Europe again.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join