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Former Hurler of the Year Austin Gleason delivers a surprise retirement announcement at just 31 years of age. Plus, the panel breaks down Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland squad selection ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Israel and Michael Carrick's escalating pressure at Manchester United following a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton
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Two-time Irish Olympian and swimming analyst Andrew Bree joins the studio for a honest conversation on the mental and physical realities of elite sport.
Bree opens up about his ADHD diagnosis and how hyperfocus shaped his career, the intense collegiate training environment at Tennessee, surviving a nightmare drug-test scandal caused by an over-the-counter nasal decongestant, missing an Olympic final in Beijing by fractions of a second, and overcoming dark periods after retirement to find fresh purpose in coaching and mental health advocacy.

Trevor Giles joins Colm Boohig in Croke Park for a brilliant You Had To Be There run-through of five sporting moments that shaped him — from his first memories in the stands to the biggest days in Meath colours.

He relives a St Pat’s Navan All-Ireland colleges semi-final that went to extra time, a classic Sigerson Cup epic with UCD against a Seamus Moynihan-led UCC, and that unforgettable 1997 Leinster semi-final replay vs Kildare — penalty missed, then a palmed-in goal and THAT iconic, rare celebration!

There’s also a look at the latest trial rules, the state of Gaelic football right now, and Giles’ instinct on who lifts Sam next year.
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A packed-house on Off The Ball Breakfast Enda Coll, David Wilson, Matthew Brennan & Dara Smith-Naughton kick things off with a proper post-mortem on Manchester United’s latest collapse - 2-0 up at Old Trafford, and somehow losing 3-2 to Brighton.
The lads dig into the Carrick heat, the tactical issues, and a ruthless look at Benjamin Šeško’s night, with Shea Lacey’s goal the one bright spot in a messy League Cup exit.

Then it’s onto the rest of the cup and European results, before switching focus to Ireland: the upcoming Nations League squad, the right-back headache, midfield options, and who could be the “rogue” call-up.

Plus, travel plans to Kosovo — and the off-field tensions fans should be aware of.
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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.
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Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Tonight's Off the Ball Newsround centres around Offaly man Shane Lowry, three days on from his spectacular Amgen Irish Open Win at Doonbeg. Is Michael Carrick already on thin ice at Old Trafford after a poor start to the season for Manchester United?

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