‘Off the field, he’s creating havoc!’ - McClean-Derry SAGA & Irish players to watch! | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

It’s a packed start to the show as Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy, Matthew Brennan & Dara Smith-Naighton dig into a mixed opening day for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham – Mark English through, frustration for Sarah Lavin, and the tough reality of Cian McPhillips battling illness.

They also get stuck into the sprint qualifying format and how wind can make (or break) a heat, plus a bit of box office from the 5,000m: Ingebrigtsen’s ridiculous comeback win and Nick Griggs finishing eighth despite losing a shoe.

Then it’s onto the James McClean/Derry City saga, a wider chat on why big-name returnees so often struggle back in the League of Ireland & the Irish players you need to have on your radar ahead of the new season!

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