Podcasts by OTBs John Giles
The legend that is John Giles speaks his mind about the week's football events and answers your questions every Thursday from 7:30 pm. We talk the Premier League and everything that's going on in European Football as well as stories from John's playing days with Manchester United and Leeds United. We may even get a sing-song going. Subscribe to get your weekly fix of John Giles.
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'Bielsa performed miracles at Leeds - he deserved more' | JOHN GILES from 2022-03-03T22:33:32
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ Sky Ireland
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"Moyes came out worse than the poor cat" | Keane spurns Sunderland | Gerrard&Coutinho | JOHN GILES from 2022-02-10T20:19:48
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
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JOHN GILES | Roy Keane management return? | Eriksen miracle | Can Dele Alli come good again? from 2022-02-03T21:02:04
John Giles joins us as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
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JOHN GILES | Everton succession plan and Pep's warped logic from 2022-01-27T20:30:54
As ever on a Thursday, John Giles recaps the week that was in the world of football In association w/ Sky Ireland
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JOHN GILES | Rumours surround Man United | Chelsea’s blues | Rooney to Everton from 2022-01-20T20:15:13
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 Manches...
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Will United players get Ralf Rangnick the sack too? | Lukaku fallout | JOHN GILES from 2022-01-06T21:36:21
It's 2022's first edition of Thursday Night Football with John Giles, in association w/ @SkyIreland
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JOHN GILES | Is Rangnick doomed to fail at United? | Playing against Alex Ferguson at Rangers from 2021-12-30T18:22:12
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
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JOHN GILES | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | End of season awards from 2021-12-23T18:24:57
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 play...
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JOHN GILES | 'Selfish' unvaccinated players | Leeds can bounce back from 7-0 | The great Sergio Aguero from 2021-12-16T19:59:32
John Giles joined Richie McCormack to discuss postponed matches in the Premier League, unvaccinated footballers and Leeds United In association with Sky Ireland
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JOHN GILES | Steven Gerrard's Anfield return, the genius of Bobby Charlton, world class Declan Rice, and Rangnick's MUFC from 2021-12-09T18:53:24
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of Football In association w/ @SkyIreland
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GILES: If Rangnick is so good, give him the United job full-time! from 2021-12-02T18:34:52
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. I...
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JOHN GILES | Ralf Rangnick arrives at Manchester United | Champions League review from 2021-11-25T21:30:40
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 ...
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"If Ronaldo wasn't there, they'd be in bits" | John Giles on MUFC, Duff and Conte from 2021-11-04T19:23:17
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @SkyIreland
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JOHN GILES: 'Klopp wouldn't take Pogba for free' | Do players respect Ole? from 2021-10-28T20:03:28
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
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JOHN GILES | Solskjaer, Pogba&United's other problems | Champions League recap from 2021-10-21T16:38:29
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
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JOHN GILES | Have Stephen Kenny's Ireland turned a corner? from 2021-10-14T21:49:08
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ Sky Ireland.
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John Giles | Azerbaijan vs. Ireland Preview | Newcastle takeover complete | #OTBFootball from 2021-10-07T21:02:10
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
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JOHN GILES | Roger Hunt remembered, Curtis Jones' potential, Liverpool vs Man City preview from 2021-09-30T20:27:57
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. In association w/ @SkyIreland
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JOHN GILES | The art of penalty-taking, Joe Kinnear and care for past players, Jimmy Greaves remembered from 2021-09-23T20:09:40
John Giles joins Nathan for this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
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JOHN GILES | Champions League Week 1 Review from 2021-09-16T19:12:48
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football.
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JOHN GILES | Recapping the week that was for Ireland&Stephen Kenny from 2021-09-09T19:23:29
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football
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JOHN GILES | Portugal 2 - 1 Ireland reaction LIVE in studio! | #OTBFootball from 2021-09-02T22:05:02
Ireland legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy live in studio to reflect on last night’s disappointing 2-1 loss away to Portugal.
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John Giles | Kane stays, Ronaldo to Man City& Pep wants to leave! from 2021-08-26T20:19:55
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
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JOHN GILES | Premier League season preview | Leeds legends remembered from 2021-08-12T21:53:25
It's the eve of the Premier League season which can only mean the return of Thursday Night Football w/ John Giles. @PaddyPower
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John Giles' Season Review | Philippe Auclair on Varane to MUFC&French football in crisis from 2021-07-15T22:48:04
John Giles& Philippe Auclair join Nathan for Thursday's edition of The Football Show. @PaddyPower
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JOHN GILES | England vs. Italy Euro 2020 Final preview from 2021-07-08T20:32:10
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
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JOHN GILES | 'England are favourites' | Xhaka's midfield exhibition | Lamentable France from 2021-07-01T23:01:53
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power
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John Giles | Harry Kane hampered by Jack Grealish? | Billy Gilmour the new Modric? | Euro 2020 groups from 2021-06-24T23:12:36
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 Sterli...
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JOHN GILES | De Bruyne, Southgate& England at Euro 2020 from 2021-06-17T21:01:15
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy as always on a Thursday evening to review all the latest football happenings!#SaveOurGame | @PaddyPower
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JOHN GILES | What have we learned about Stephen Kenny's Ireland? | Euro 2020 preview from 2021-06-10T22:58:47
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 Englan...
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John Giles | Ireland-Andorra reaction | Premier League Team of the Season from 2021-06-03T22:13:57
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 w...
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Advantage Liverpool in Top 4 race | Who is manager of the year? | Luke Ayling the PL's best right back? | JOHN GILES from 2021-05-21T00:09:17
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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JOHN GILES | Man Utd. vs Liverpool reaction, Manager of the Year debate and is Solskjaer doing what's needed? from 2021-05-14T15:35:49
Ger Gilroy is joined by John Giles for a special Friday look at all the latest football action. Football with @paddypower
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JOHN GILES | Kante masterclass | Foden&Mount set themselves apart | Can Werner become prolific? from 2021-05-06T22:44:48
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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John Giles | Champions League semis | Manchester City's Jekyll&Hyde performance | Chelsea v Real from 2021-04-29T21:34:53
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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JOHN GILES | Super League comeuppance, Mourinho insecurity, 'The John Giles Derby' from 2021-04-22T22:50:26
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the manic week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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John Giles | Champions League | Foden and Bellingham impress from 2021-04-15T18:39:56
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to review this week's Champions League quarter-final second legs. Football with Paddy Power
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JOHN GILES | Training ground 'superstars', Champions League class, PSG rise to the occasion from 2021-04-08T23:21:20
John Giles joins Adrian to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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Weakest Ireland squad I can remember | John Giles from 2021-04-01T21:16:11
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.
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John Giles | Serbia 3-2 Ireland | Remembering Peter Lorimer from 2021-03-25T20:25:41
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.
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JOHN GILES | Arsenal turn a corner? | Rabona bonanza | Undisciplined Lamela | Tuchel's Chelsea bounce from 2021-03-18T20:30:38
John Giles joins Richie to recap the the week that was in the world of football. @Paddy Power
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JOHN GILES | Irrepressible Haaland, Liverpool rekindled, MUFC's muddled structure from 2021-03-11T23:20:07
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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JOHN GILES | 'Transformative' Ian St John, Bruno Fernandes' supporting cast, 'complete' Declan Rice from 2021-03-04T20:05:54
John Giles pays tribute to the late Liverpool legend Ian St John, and to discuss what ails Manchester United. @PaddyPower
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Street Football | Tuchel's hard love | John Giles from 2021-02-25T20:41:22
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
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John Giles | Man City extend lead | Champions League from 2021-02-18T21:32:19
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles looked back on this weekend's football with Nathan Murphy. Sponsored by Paddy Power.
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JOHN GILES | Flying Phil Foden, Liverpool's tame title defence, Leeds' lofty ambitions from 2021-02-11T22:36:32
John Giles joins Nathan as ever this Thursday to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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Unlucky Liverpool, 'Quality' Kelleher and why Man United's win didn't impress from 2021-02-04T20:08:35
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...
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JOHN GILES | Lampard's sacking, United's bad attitude, fantastic Rice from 2021-01-28T20:07:54
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the week that was in the world of football. @PaddyPower
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JOHN GILES | Chelsea need to learn the basics | #MUFC Mentality issue | Was Wayne Rooney a 'great' player? from 2021-01-21T19:16:17
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to recap the week that was in the world of football. We chat about Wayne Rooney's legacy as a player; the stalemate between Manchester United and Liverpool, and what ...
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Can Man United stay on top, Liverpool clash and 'defensive' Spurs from 2021-01-14T20:07:11
Nathan Murphy is joined by Leeds and Ireland legend John Giles as we look at all the biggest #PremierLeague stories from the week. We look ahead to the Liverpool vs Man United game this weekend as ...
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"He looks like a boy to me" | John Giles on Solskjaer's Pogba dealings at MUFC from 2020-12-10T20:15:01
It's Thursday evening which means Republic of Ireland and Leeds United legend John Giles is with us on OTB. We're talking Champions League exits and progressions, the Manchester derby and Sergio Ag...
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John Giles | Fred gets red | Champions League Kelleher | United debut from 2020-12-03T20:03:22
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to discuss this week's Champions League and to look back on John's debut for Manchester United
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JOHN GILES | Playing against Maradona, his quality and legacy from 2020-11-26T22:11:22
Will O’Callaghan is joined on the line by John Giles for Thursday Night Football as we discuss Diego Maradona’s passing.
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JOHN GILES | Ireland's lack of goals, Kenny's luck, and the need to protect past players from 2020-11-19T22:41:33
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Football greed equals injury woe, Klopp into the market, Ireland's issues | JOHN GILES from 2020-11-12T21:49:30
John Giles joins Nathan for this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
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JOHN GILES' 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION | Liam Brady, Graeme Souness, Kevin Keegan, Eddie Gray and more from 2020-11-05T22:42:28
Liam Brady, Graeme Souness, Kevin Keegan, Eddie Gray are among the starry guestlist who join John Giles for 80th birthday celebrations.
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'A gentleman, a beautiful lad' | John Giles pays tribute to his friend, teammate and brother-in-law Nobby Stiles from 2020-10-30T21:39:38
John Giles joins Ger to discuss the passing of Nobby Stiles.
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JOHN GILES | Solskjaer's wing and a prayer, football's injury problem, PPV calamity from 2020-10-29T21:42:26
John Giles recaps the week that was in the world of football.
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Van dijk's injury, why Liverpool are still favourites and Everton could challenge from 2020-10-22T20:53:05
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look back on the Merseyside derby, we get his thoughts on the Van Dijk challenge and chat about the time he met Pele.
Passing for fashion and rethinking Ireland's midfield from 2020-10-15T20:19:59
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look back at a disappointing week for Stephen Kenny and the Ireland team.
'We deserved to win it' | John Giles on Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off exit from 2020-10-09T19:32:08
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles thinks Stephen Kenny's side were the better team against Slovakia and he feels the new Ireland manager needs to be given time to implement ...
Fabinho at the back, poor Man City and desperate Spurs from 2020-09-24T20:39:38
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles for Thursday night Football.
Leeds are back, Sluggish Liverpool and old-school trash talk from 2020-09-17T20:19:58
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look back the first weekend of Premier League football.
Kenny's midfield, lack of creativity and Liverpool league to lose from 2020-09-10T20:37:06
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look ahead to the return to Premier League football.
Giles discusses Chelsea's signings and whether N'Golo Kante should be kept on at Sta...
John Giles | Messi won't close Man City's gap with Liverpool from 2020-08-27T21:22:27
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles for Thursday Night Football. In association with Paddy Power.
Football with John Giles | Champions League, United Europa League performance, FA Cup changes from 2020-08-13T21:55:22
Will O'Callaghan joined by John Giles to look at Manchester United's Europa win over Copenhagen, Champions League and his thoughts on the new structure for the upcoming FA Cup season
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Football with John Giles | FA Cup final reaction, Aubameyang contract, Champions League from 2020-08-06T20:15:38
Will O'Callaghan joined by Irish football legend John Giles to talk about Arsenal's FA Cup success, Man City's latest signings and his thoughts on the weekends Champions League action. Sponsored by...
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Leicester's losing mindset, Value of goalkeepers and Greenwood's talent from 2020-07-30T20:46:11
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look at the end of the Premier League season and ahead to this weekend's FA Cup final. In association with Paddy Power.
Arrogant Liverpool, Naive Lampard and Leeds' promotion from 2020-07-23T20:30:06
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look at all things Premier League. In association with Paddy Power.
JOHN GILES | Tributes to Jack Charlton, Liverpool's post-coronation dip, the Arsenal rebuild from 2020-07-16T19:16:53
John Giles joins Adrian to recap the week that was in the world of football.
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JOHN GILES | John Egan's impact, moaning Mourinho and Anfield youngsters from 2020-07-10T00:16:21
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by Leeds and Ireland legend John Giles as we look at all the #PremierLeague action from across the week.
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JOHN GILES | Klopp's Liverpool dynasty and where is the love for Dyche & Bruce? from 2020-07-02T20:02:19
John Giles joins Nathan for this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
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John Giles | Liverpool's title in waiting, Klopp's style and Man United on the rise from 2020-06-25T19:20:53
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by Irish football legend John Giles as we discuss all the happenings from the week of Premier League football.
JOHN GILES | The Return of the Premier League | All time Celtic-Rangers XI from 2020-06-18T21:40:59
John Giles joins Nathan to discuss the return of the Premier League. He also talks us through his all-time combined Celtic + Rangers XI.
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JOHN GILES | All-time Everton XI from 2020-06-11T20:52:26
John Giles joins Nathan to talk through his all-time Everton XI.
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JOHN GILES | A tribute to Tony Dunne, Manchester United & Ireland legend from 2020-06-09T22:43:56
John Giles joins Joe to pay tribute to the late Manchester United & Ireland legend Tony Dunne.
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JOHN GILES | All-Time Scotland XI from 2020-06-04T21:35:53
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we run through his selection for the all-time Scotland XI. @Paddypower
John Giles' All Time Wales XI from 2020-05-29T01:09:38
John Giles joins Joe to talk us through his all-time Wales XI.
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John Giles' All-Time England XI from 2020-05-21T21:51:25
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we run through his all-time selection of English players.
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John Giles' All-Time Rest of the World XI from 2020-05-15T00:17:03
John Giles joins Nathan Murphy on the line as he selects his all-time Rest of the World XI of players that he played against. Who will make the cut?
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John Giles' All-Time Republic of Ireland XI from 2020-05-07T21:11:24
John Giles joins Nathan to run through his all-time Ireland XI.
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John Giles' All-Time Leeds United XI from 2020-04-30T23:03:08
Nathan Murphy is joined by John Giles as we look through his selection for his all-time greatest Leeds United XI.
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John Giles All-Time Chelsea XI | Niall Quinn Interview from 2020-04-23T20:17:21
Ireland football legends John Giles & Niall Quinn join Nathan for tonight's edition of The Football Show.
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"A bond that never dies" | John Giles pays tribute to his late friend Norman Hunter from 2020-04-18T04:37:14
John Giles joins us on the line as we look at the sad passing of Norman Hunter, his career and his legacy.
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John Giles' All-time Arsenal XI from 2020-04-16T23:23:04
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as he runs through his all-time Arsenal XI. @paddypower
John Giles on Stephen Kenny as Ireland boss & his All-Time Spurs selection from 2020-04-09T20:47:11
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as discuss Stephen Kenny's future as Ireland boss and John picks his all-time Spurs XI.
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John Giles' All-Time Manchester United XI from 2020-04-02T22:27:19
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we run through his selection for Manchester Unted's greatest ever XI.
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John Giles' All-Time Liverpool XI from 2020-03-26T21:20:03
John Giles picks his all-time Liverpool XI on this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
Liverpool's league, calendar complications, 'biggest regret' in football from 2020-03-19T21:28:56
John Giles joins Nathan to recap the bizarre week that was in the world of football.
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The Football Show | John Giles on Champions League | Chris Wilder Interview from 2020-03-12T22:45:09
Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by John Giles as we look back on the week's Champions League action. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder joins us to discuss the Coronavirus, the league so far...
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Thursday Night Football w/ John Giles | Graham Burke in studio from 2020-03-05T22:57:09
John GIles & Graham Burke join Nathan for this Thursday edition of The Football Show.
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Pep's new tactics, Hall of Fame and Bobby Charlton's class from 2020-02-28T11:39:26
Nathan Murphy is joined in studio by Irish football legend John Giles as we discuss the midweek Champions League action and the Premier League's announcement that they will...