Who's Got the Ball?

James and Shane are back on Who’s Got The Ball? with Michael joining the lads to kick things off with the latest NFL talking points before the episode switches to Premier League drama, weekly underdog picks and our PL Power Rankings.

Michael joins the conversation as the lads ask whether the Jacksonville Jaguars can genuinely win the Super Bowl. With Jacksonville making waves, are they legitimate contenders? They also look at the Minnesota Vikings and debate how much longer they can keep their winning run going.

The NFL chat continues with previews of Bears @ Fa...

Episode 98 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James back together to tackle another huge week of football, NFL and NBA action.

The lads begin with a massive result for Ireland’s Under-21s, who beat England for the first time — and, more importantly, fully deserved to. They discuss the performance, the significance of the win and why it should give Irish football fans real optimism.

In the Premier League, attention turns to Manchester United. Michael Carrick needs to kick-start the season, and a game against Spurs could be exactly the fixture United need...

Episode 97 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James link up again to tackle the biggest NFL and football talking points of the week.

The lads start with two teams whose seasons couldn’t look more different: the Raiders are 3–0, while the Texans are 0–3. Can Las Vegas sustain its perfect start, and can Houston find a way back?

Then it’s on to the weekend previews: Cowboys v Texans, with both teams looking to kick-start their season, and the Game of the Week between the Broncos and 49ers.

On the football side, Shan...

Episode 96 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode, this time joined by Michael for his first NFL segment as the lads cover the latest action across Irish football, the Premier League and NFL.

The episode gets underway with the Ireland squad announcement, as Shane and James discuss the squad selected for the international break before looking ahead to Ireland’s upcoming game against Austria.

They also look back at Brighton’s superb display against Arsenal last weekend, discussing the performance and the key talking points from the Premie...

Episode 95 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode covering the latest action across the NFL and Premier League.

The NFL is back with a bang, and both lads are in a particularly good mood after the New York Giants and New York Jets picked up victories on opening weekend. They discuss the successful starts for both New York teams before looking ahead to three big Week 2 match-ups: the Bengals at the Texans, the Saints at the Ravens and the Vikings at the Bears.

Gan Seans is also ba...

Episode 94 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode covering a huge week across football and the NFL.

They kick things off with Troy Parrott's incredible week for Real Betis, scoring the winners against both Real Madrid and Lille before turning their attention to Wednesday night's Champions League action.

The lads discuss Liverpool's win over Atletico Madrid and Arsenal's dominant performance in Naples before looking ahead to Sunday's Manchester derby. They take a look at both sides, discuss the key talking points and give their predictions for one of...

Episode 93 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Shane and James joined by Cynan for a huge NFL preview as the lads look ahead to the season and attempt to predict everything from the major individual awards to the eventual Super Bowl winners.

They kick things off with their favourites for the biggest NFL awards before picking out their underdogs and dark horses who could surprise everyone.

The lads then go division by division through both the AFC and NFC, picking their winners and debating which teams are best placed to make a run at the...

Episode 92 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane go big on the Premier League, looking back at a weekend that saw Manchester City and Manchester United put in two of the standout performances.

The lads break down Man City's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace and Manchester United's 5-2 dismantling of Ipswich, discussing what made both performances so impressive and what the results could mean for both sides.

They also run through all the biggest deadline day moves and non-moves before diving deep into the Lamine Camara and Flo Balogun deals that fell apart.<...

Episode 91 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane go big on the Premier League, looking back at a weekend that saw Brighton and Brentford put in two of the standout performances.

The lads break down Brighton's 4-0 win over Aston Villa and Brentford's 3-0 victory against Spurs, discussing what made both performances so impressive and what went wrong for Villa and Tottenham.

They also run through the biggest transfers from the past week before turning their attention to the Champions League draw and assessing the fixtures facing each of the English clubs.

Episode 90 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane joined by Jimmy English to discuss the growing presence of Irish players in the American college football system.

The lads look at the players currently making a name for themselves across the US, where their careers could go and whether Ireland could be on the verge of producing its next NFL superstar.

They also discuss the Aer Lingus College Football Classic and the impact events like it can have on the growth of American football in Ireland, before turning their attention to Bill Belichick and...

Episode 89 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane bring you their massive Premier League preview ahead of the new season.  

The lads make their predictions for the Premier League's Golden Boot winner, Top Playmaker, Golden Glove winner and Player of the Year, while also picking an underdog for each category.  

They then go through their full Premier League table prediction, starting at 20th and working all the way up to 1st — with plenty of shockers and controversial calls along the way.  Finally, the lads finish up with their biggest hot takes and best bets...

Episode 88 of Who's Got The Ball? has Evan back alongside James and Shane to size up every NFC franchise before the new campaign gets underway.

The three of them work through all 16 teams, covering key signings, roster depth, glaring weaknesses and what each club realistically has going for it in 2026. Contenders and rebuilders alike get equal treatment.

Along the way, the lads fire off a handful of bold calls for the year ahead, mixing genuine analysis with strong opinions throughout.

Another episode loaded with breakdowns, predictions and strong takes.

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Episode 87 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Cynan join James and Shane to preview every AFC team ahead of the new NFL season.

The lads break down all 16 AFC teams, discussing offseason moves, roster strengths, areas of concern and what to expect from each franchise in 2026. From Super Bowl contenders to rebuilding teams, every club gets the full preview treatment.

Throughout the show, the boys make some bold predictions for the season ahead, with plenty of laughs and a few wild shouts along the way.

Another episode full of NFL analysis, preseason predictions...

Emergency episode as James and Michael react to the shock news of LeBron James joining the Sixers. They talk through the madness of the announcement, the reaction around the league and what it means for Philadelphia.

The lads also break down the Sixers’ chances next season and how their new-look roster is shaping up. A big NBA episode with plenty of reaction and debate.

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Premier League, NBA & NFL talk

Weekly predictions & reactions

Underdog picks (Gan Seans 👀)

Power rankings & sports debates

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Episode 86 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane react to Spain becoming World Cup champions after the World Cup Final, analysing the key moments, discussing what made the difference and reflecting on the tournament as a whole.

The lads also debate whether Thomas Tuchel should remain as England manager following their World Cup campaign, before making some very early predictions for who could win the 2030 World Cup.

To finish the show the lads answer your questions, covering everything from sporting debates to our weekly podcasting process.

Another episode full of World...

Episode 85 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Daniel Hussey join James to preview the World Cup Final. They discuss the biggest talking points ahead of the tournament's showpiece event, the key matchups to watch and make their predictions for who will become world champions.

Shane also returns to break down both World Cup semi-finals, looking at what Spain and Argentina’s performances mean going forward to the final.

Michael then joins the show for a look around the NBA. They discuss the standout Summer League performers, the biggest winners and losers of free agency and de...

Episode 84 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James joined by Kevin Coleman from Backpage Football to preview all the World Cup quarter-finals. They pick their winners, break down the key storylines, and give their predictions for the final and overall champion.

Cynan Anywl from the ‘Di’r Helmed yn Ffitio? Podcast then joins for some NFL off-season talk. They cover the Myles Garrett trade, Jeffrey Simmons’ huge contract, and the QB battles at the Falcons and Vikings, plus Cynan’s thoughts on the Saints’ season outlook. Another episode full of World Cup debate, NFL news and strong opinions.<...

Episode 83 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Michael focus on the biggest NBA moves: Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron leaving the Lakers, plus trades involving Walker Kessler and Ja Morant.

James is then joined by Dylan Hudson from Ireland Radar to run through World Cup drama: Algeria vs Austria, Brazil’s late win, Paraguay and Morocco shocks, England’s comeback, Belgium’s comeback vs Senegal, plus Last 16 previews.

Another episode full of big takes and debate.

🎧 If you’re into:

Premier League, NBA & NFL talk

Weekly predictions & reactions<...

Episode 82 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane continue the World Cup discussion as Cape Verde's brilliant run keeps grabbing attention. The lads look at whether Cape Verde can qualify, how Messi and Ronaldo keep rewriting the record books, which stars are stepping up, and what the last 32 games could look like. They also try to predict who will come out on top in the Golden Boot race.

In the NBA, the focus shifts to the blockbuster trades as Giannis joins the Heat and LaMelo Ball heads to the Timberwolves. The lads break down what...

Episode 81 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Michael join the show to chat about the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and discuss what's next for the newly crowned champions.

The lads break down the significance of the title, discuss whether New York can repeat next season, and look ahead to the upcoming NBA Draft by predicting who they believe will be selected in the Top 5 picks.

Over in the footballing world, James and Shane react to an eventful opening round of World Cup fixtures. They discuss the USA's strong start, Cape Verde's impressive...

Episode 80 – World Cup Preview Special & Knicks' Incredible Finals Comeback

Episode 80 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Danny O’Brien join James with Shane sidelined as the lads preview the upcoming World Cup and make their predictions for football's biggest prize.

They discuss the tournament favourites, potential dark horses, Golden Boot contenders and Player of the Tournament candidates before debating which nation has what it takes to go all the way and lift the trophy.

In the NBA, Michael joins the show to break down the Knicks' stunning Game 4 comeback in the NBA Finals. The...

Episode 79 – Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Preview & Champions League Final Reaction

Episode 79 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Michael join James and Shane to break down one of the biggest games of the NBA season as the Spurs defeated OKC in a dramatic Game 7 to secure their place in the NBA Finals.

The lads discuss what went wrong for Oklahoma City, which players stepped up when it mattered most, and whether the Spurs have what it takes to win it all. They also preview the NBA Finals showdown between the Spurs and the Knicks, looking at...

Episode 78 – Sunderland’s European Dream, NFL QB Rankings & NBA Playoff Drama

Episode 78 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees James and Shane rank their Top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL, leading to plenty of debate over who truly deserves to be considered elite in the league right now.

The lads discuss the biggest risers in the NFL, controversial omissions from the list, and which quarterbacks could dominate the next few seasons.

In football, attention turns to the Premier League where West Ham’s relegation becomes a major talking point, while Sunderland qualifying for Europe leaves e...

Episode 77 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees the lads tackle another massive week across the NBA, Premier League, and NFL.

Michael joins James for the NBA section as they review the OKC vs Spurs playoff series and discuss where things could be heading next. They also react to James Harden’s game one struggles against the Knicks and debate which teams are handling the playoff pressure best.

In football, the lads react to Arsenal officially becoming Premier League champions before debating whether the league format needs changes going forward. There’s also discussion around Spurs...

Episode 76 – NFL International Games Reaction, VAR Chaos & NBA Playoff Sweeps

Episode 76 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees James, Shane, and Evan lead the show with a major discussion around the NFL’s newly announced International Games schedule.

The lads break down the standout matchups, debate the logistics of international travel for teams, and discuss whether the NFL’s global expansion is helping or hurting the league. There’s also discussion around the possibility of Ireland hosting another NFL game in the future and what the continued European growth means for fans abroad.

In footbal...

Episode 75 – NBA Playoff Chaos, Champions League Drama & Rockets Rant

Episode 75 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees the lads tackle another massive week across the NBA and football.

The show opens with the NBA Playoffs as the lads break down the key matchups between the Timberwolves and Spurs, along with Knicks vs 76ers. Attention then turns to two unbelievable playoff collapses as both the Celtics and Magic blow 3-1 series leads in Round One.

There’s also a passionate rant from Shane aimed at the Rockets organisation, questioning where the franchise is heading after...

Episode 74 – Overrated XI, Champions League Reaction & NFL Draft

Episode 74 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees the lads tackle a huge week across football, NFL, and NBA.

They start with a debate-heavy segment, putting together their Overrated Premier League XI of the season—calling out the players who haven’t lived up to the hype.

Attention then turns to the Champions League, with breakdowns of Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal and PSG vs Bayern Munich—two massive clashes with very different styles on display. The lads also preview the huge Premier League showdown between Man...

Episode 73 – NBA Playoff Reactions & FA Cup Preview

Episode 73 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael join the lads to break down a massive week in sport.

They kick things off with the NBA Playoffs, diving into the opening games of several key series. There’s a deep discussion on Rockets vs Lakers and 76ers vs Celtics, alongside thoughts on Pistons vs Magic, Thunder vs Suns, and Spurs vs Trail Blazers.

The focus then shifts to football, where they react to Brighton vs Chelsea and discuss the Liam Rosenior fallout. The lads also break...

Episode 72 – NFL Draft Preview & First Round Predictions with Cynan Anwyl

Episode 72 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees James joined by special guest Cynan Anwyl to break down the upcoming NFL Draft.

The lads start with the consensus top 10, discussing where things could change and potential surprises. They then dive into the rest of the first round, highlighting the biggest locks, key question marks, and likely trade scenarios.

They also explore positional storylines, including where the first offensive tackle could land, before finishing with a look at some of the top prospects who may...

Episode 71 – NBA Playoff Predictions, Premier League Title Clash & Gan Seans Update

Episode 71 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane on IR, with James joined by friend of the show Michael for a full NBA Playoffs breakdown.

We start with football, as James previews a huge Premier League weekend, including Chelsea vs Manchester United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, giving both his and Shane’s predictions.

For the NBA, Michael joins to break down every first round playoff matchup and give predictions, as well as discussing the final play-in games.

Also in thi...

Episode 70 – NBA Giannis Drama, NFL Draft Predictions & Champions League Reaction

Episode 70 of Who’s Got The Ball? is packed with the latest from the NBA, NFL, and European football.

We start with the NFL, as Shane and James break down their own teams, covering NFL Draft predictions, key offseason needs, and what it will take to compete next season.

For the NBA, Michael joins to discuss the biggest story in basketball right now—Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumours. Could a blockbuster move be coming? Plus, 3 quick-fire questions to get the debate started.

We fin...

Episode 69 – NFL Draft Redraft, Ireland Exit Reaction, NBA Play-In Race & More | Who’s Got The Ball?

Shane returns for Episode 69 of Who’s Got The Ball?, and it’s a packed, must-listen sports podcast covering the NFL, NBA, Premier League, Ireland football, and more.

⚽ Football Talk
We break down Ireland’s disappointing exit in Prague and react to the North Macedonia friendly. Plus, we preview the FA Cup quarter-finals and discuss what to expect as club football returns.

🏈 2025 NFL Draft Redraft
James and Shane completely re-draft the 2025 NFL Draft Top 10 picks. Who goes No.1 o...

Get ready for the business end of the NBA season 🏀🔥

In this episode, James and Michael break down the latest NBA playoff picture, with a deep dive into both the Eastern and Western Conferences. They discuss potential sleeper teams that could make a late run, the sides still battling for crucial seeding, and give their predictions for this year’s Conference Finals.

The episode wraps up with James delivering this week’s “Gan Seans” underdog picks, along with his and Shane’s updated NBA and Premier League power rankings.

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Episode 67 of Who’s Got The Ball? brings the energy as Shane and James dive into a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest stories across the NFL and football world.

🏈 The lads kick things off with an NFL Offseason Special, drafting the best moves so far and reacting to all the chaos. From bold predictions to spicy takes, they tackle one of the wildest hypotheticals yet—what if Kyler Murray ended up in Minnesota? And just how far could that take the Vikings this season?

⚽ Then it’s over to the Premier League, where there’s no shortage o...

Shane and James return for Episode 66 of Who’s Got The Ball, breaking down the biggest stories in football, NFL and NBA in another packed sports podcast episode.

The lads dive into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, where no English side managed to win their first-leg tie, leaving Manchester City, Arsenal and others with everything to play for in the second legs. They discuss who still has the best chance of progressing to the quarter-finals and preview a huge Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, a match that could have major implications in th...

 NBA Playoff Race, Premier League Debate & NFL Offseason Moves

Episode 65 of Who’s Got the Ball is here! Shane and James are joined by Michael to break down the biggest stories in sport this week across the NBA, Premier League and NFL.

NBA: With the playoffs approaching, which teams are rising and falling in the playoff race? Plus, are the Los Angeles Lakers underachieving this season or quietly preparing for a serious playoff push?

Premier League: After discussing the importance of Everton’s win over Newcastle, the lads tackle a big question — is the Pre...

Episode 64 of Who’s Got The Ball? is here!

James and Shane break down the latest NFL Quarterback Carousel rumors, analysing which NFL teams are most in need of a QB this offseason and predicting the most likely landing spots for the top available signal callers.

In the NBA, the 2026 MVP race is heating up — but with the 65-game minimum rule in play, could leading candidates miss eligibility? And if so, who benefits in the race for MVP?

Over in the Premier League, Fulham delivered the standout performance of the weekend with a huge...

Episode 63 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael return to join Shane and James for a packed sports breakdown. The lads analyse the biggest January transfer impacts and debate which signings have already transformed their teams. They also rank the best new NFL head coaching hires and question a few appointments they’re unsure about heading into next season.

Michael’s NBA round-up covers All-Star Weekend, the latest developments surrounding Kevin Durant’s alleged twitter burner, and the growing tanking debate centered on the Utah Jazz. The episode wraps up with Gan Seans updates and the latest P...

Episode 62 – NBA All-Star Snubs, Premier League Title Drama & Super Bowl LX Reaction

Shane returns to join James as they debate the biggest snubs from the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and make their predictions for the Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest.

Plus, Manchester City’s huge win over Liverpool keeps the Premier League title race alive, reaction to the sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche, and a full Super Bowl LX winners and losers breakdown.

Power Rankings updated and Gan Seans returns with an FA Cup twist.

In This Episode:

The NBA Trade Deadline is in the books, and Who’s Got the Ball? is breaking down everything you need to know in this Trade Deadline Special episode.

We react to the shocking news that the LA Clippers traded Ivica Zubac, debate whether the move actually helps their title chances, and ask the uncomfortable question yet again: Did the Warriors fail Steph Curry at the trade deadline? From blockbuster deals to baffling inaction, we cover the biggest winners, losers, and unanswered questions coming out of deadline day.

If you want smart analysis, honest reactions, and no...