This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? SHANE IS BACK — and chaos immediately follows.

He and James dive head-first into the biggest stories: Ireland’s unreal win in Hungary, THAT Arsenal–Spurs derby (can Spurs actually shock the world?!), and Josh Allen’s unicorn-level performance

Plus: Are the Jaguars fooling everyone? Are the Pistons suddenly unstoppable? And why are the Pacers falling apart?

Updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans picks, hot takes, big laughs & zero filters!

Click now — you won’t survive this episode without having an opinion.

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(0:00) Shane’s Weekend in Budapest

(4:17) Ireland’s Hopes of World Cup Qualification

(16:49) Arsenal vs Spurs Preview + Predictions

(20:04) The Pistons are Firing

(27:38) The Pacers’ Injury Woes

(33:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(37:24) Is Josh Allen a Unicorn QB?

(44:50) Are the Jags Actually Any Good?

(51:47) NBA X NFL X Premier League Power Rankings

Ireland’s World Cup Dream | Are the Pistons the best in the East? | Is Josh Allen a Unicorn QB?

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? James chats about the amazing night he had in Dublin on Thursday night, when Ireland took down European giant Portugal to keep their World Cup qualifying dream alive.

Then it’s over to another type of football, where Conor Tait joins the show to chat about quarterbacking professionally in Europe, as well as his first experience as an NFL media member in Berlin. James and Conor also break down why Drake Maye could be the NFL’s MVP.

To wrap up, Michael is back on the show and he joins James in chatting about their beloved Sixers’ amazing start to the season. The lads also discuss the firing of Nico Harrison by the Dallas Mavericks, as the fallout from the Luka Dončić trade continues.

Updated Power Rankings.
A brand new Gan Seans segment.
Hot takes. Big laughs. Zero filters.

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

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Ireland Defeat Portugal | Conor Tait: Professionally Quarterbacking in Europe | Mavs Fire Nico Harrison

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down a WILD NFL Trade Deadline — with shocking Jets moves, chaotic Bears vs Bengals drama, and Sam Darnold balling out for the Seahawks?!

Then it’s over to the NBA where OKC finally fall, and the guys ask: what on earth is going on with Ja Morant?

To wrap up, the Premier League takes centre stage — are West Ham actually on the up, or is it all smoke and mirrors? Plus, a massive Liverpool vs Man City showdown — who takes it at the Etihad?

Updated Power Rankings.
A brand new Gan Seans segment.
Hot takes. Big laughs. Zero filters.

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(5:42) Bears vs Bengals Madness

(9:39) The NFL Trade Deadline

(20:09) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(24:48) The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Headache

(31:21) OKC Finally Lose a Game

(36:18) Quick Rockets Chat

(38:05) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(41:35) PL Performance of the Weekend

(45:24) Newcastle’s League Slump

(50:15) Wolves Sack Vítor Pereira

(53:56) Man City vs Liverpool Preview

(01:00:30) NBA X NFL X PL Power Rankings

NFL Trade Deadline Madness | The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Headache | Man City vs Liverpool Preview

Premier League CHAOS! Villa STUN City — but was it a fluke or a statement win? The lads dig into the Premier League Performance of the Week and preview whether Bournemouth can add to City’s misery this weekend!

NFL DRAMA! Breece Hall comes up clutch as the Jets edge the Bengals, while the Vikings’ Wentz situation sparks outrage — is it acceptable to play a guy through that kind of injury?

Unbeaten NBA Teams EXPOSED?! In this week’s episode of Got’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down the perfect starts for the Thunder, 76ers, Bulls, and Spurs — but which team is for real and which is just living a massive lie?

Power Rankings SHAKE-UP! There’s movement at the top — who’s climbing, who’s crashing, and will Shane finally score a point in Gan Seans this week?!

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

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 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(3:53) PL Performance of the Weekend

(10:13) City vs Bournemouth Preview + Predictions

(17:16) The Vikings Mishandling of Wentz

(24:29) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(31:36) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(35:35) The Undefeated NBA Teams

(35:55) Sixers in Backcourt Heaven

(39:47) Can the Bulls Keep Performing?

(43:16) Wemby’s Spurs Look Unstoppable

(49:12) OKC Picking Up Where They Left Off

(54:00) NBA X NFL X PL Power Rankings

Aston Villa Topple Pep’s City | What are the Vikings Doing? | Undefeated NBA Teams: Who’s for Real

NBA Scandal | Chiefs AGAIN? | United Rising

🔥 NBA CHAOS?!

😱 Alleged betting scandal rocks the league!

👀 What does it mean for the NBA’s future?

🏀 First two nights of the season — who’s hot & who’s not?

🏈 NFL TALK

💪 Stafford BALLS OUT for the Rams vs the Jags

🏆 Are the Chiefs really about to do it AGAIN?!

⚽ PREMIER LEAGUE DRAMA

😳 United STUN Liverpool!

🔥 Preview: Arsenal v Crystal Palace

👔 Dyche replaces Ange at Forest?!

📊 Power Rankings Update!
💸 Gan Seans — your weekly underdog betting fix!

🎧 Tune in now — it’s a wild one!

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(00:00) James’ Trip to Limerick

(03:33) NBA Opening Night Takeaways

(13:01) Billups & Rozier in FBI Gambling Bust

(19:36) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(24:54) Are the Chiefs Going to do it Again?

(30:56) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(36:18) United Take Liverpool Down

(51:25) Ange Out, Dyche In at Forest

(56:21) Arsenal vs Palace Preview & Predictions

(01:00:34) NFL X Premier League Power Rankings

NBA Opening Week + FBI Gambling Scandal | Are the Chiefs Super Bowl Bound? | United Take Down Liverpool

The MASSIVE NBA Season Preview Is Finally Here – and the Lads are Joined by Michael for Their Boldest, Wildest Predictions Yet! 🏀

It’s that time of year! The lads are breaking down everything you need to know heading into the new NBA season – and they’ve brought in Michael to raise the stakes. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a whole lot of basketball madness.

🏆 Award picks? Covered.
💣 Underdog shockers? Oh yes.
🎯 Playoff locks from both conferences? You bet.
👑 Division champs? Locked in.
🔥 FINALS predictions? You won't believe who they’ve picked to take it all.

And that's not all...
❌ Who’s going to be the absolute WORST team in each conference?
🌶️ Plus: One SCORCHING hot take from each of the crew that might just melt your headphones.

This one is packed, unfiltered, and guaranteed to get fans talking. Strap in – it’s about to get tasty.

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 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(00:00) Intro

(02:33) MVP Favourites and Underdogs

(09:46) Is Wemby a DPOY shoe in?

(14:30) Who will win NBA Coach of the Year?

(21:00) Our Rookie of the Year Picks

(26:03) The Eastern Conference Play-Off Picture

(32:28) The Western Conference Play-Off Picture

(40:03) East & West Bottom of the Barrel

(44:48) Playoff Predictions: East Finals + Winners

(49:00) Playoff Predictions: West Finals + Winners

(57:20) NBA Finals Winners & Finals MVP Picks

(01:05:35) Our Biggest NBA Hot Takes

(01:12:07) Best Bets for the NBA Season

The Ultimate NBA Preview: Shock East & West Picks | Awards Race Twisted by Underdogs

Promotion Teams on the RISE! Will the New Boys 🚀 Continue to Soar or CRUMBLE at the Final Hurdle? 😱
⚔️ Shane v James Gets HEATED Ahead of Liverpool 🔴 v Man Utd 🔴 Showdown!
🏈 Bucs on FIRE! Are Baker & Co. Super Bowl Bound? 🏆 Or Just Pretenders? 🤔
💥 NFL BOMBSHELL! Brian Callahan SACKED! 🚨
🏀 NBA RING CHASERS! Can the Rockets 🚀, Pelicans 🐤, or Mavs 🤠 Go ALL the Way? 👀
🎙️ Gan Seans RETURNS!
📊 MASSIVE Power Rankings SHAKE-UP from Shane! ⚡

👉 Subscribe now and never miss the hottest takes across football, basketball, and beyond!

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

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🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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(00:00) Intro

(05:15) The Promoted Teams are Flying in the Premier League

(14:43) Liverpool vs Man United Preview

(24:26) Are the Bucs a Super Bowl Contender?

(33:17) The Titans Axe Brian Callahan

(38:22) Gan Seans: Weekly Underdog Picks

(43:40) Can the KD Led Rockets Win it All?

(55:12) The Pelicans Have got Some Pieces…

(01:01:09) The New Look Mavericks

(01:06:42) Our Multi-Sport Power Rankings

Liverpool vs Man United Preview | The Tampa Bay Bucs: A Baker Mayfield Experience | Will KD Guide the Rockets All the Way?

🔥 Newcastle DESTROY Forest! Early NFL MVP Shockers, Colts Hype, and NBA's BIGGEST Questions 🚨 | Who’s Got the Ball?

This week on Who’s Got the Ball?, James is joined by Cynan and Michael (with Shane sidelined on IR) to break down another wild week in sports!

⚽ Newcastle’s DOMINANCE over Nottingham Forest — Was it the performance of the season?

🏈 NFL MVP Race HEATS UP – Cynan and James reveal their underdog picks to take it home, and debate if the Colts are LEGIT contenders after a surprise 4-1 start.

🏀 NBA Season Preview Bombshells! Michael joins James to talk:

 * Can Wemby carry the Spurs to playoff glory?
 * Are the Suns a mess?
 * Can the Grizzlies bounce back and make noise in the West?

Plus, an all-new Multi-Sport Power Rankings Update and bold Gan Seans underdog picks you won’t want to miss.

👉 Subscribe now and never miss the hottest takes across football, basketball, and beyond!

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

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 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(01:45) PL Performance of the Weekend: Newcastle Batter Forest

(5:45) Cynan Joins James to Chat Early NFL MVP Race

(39:59) Are the Colts For Real?

(52:36) Gan Seans: NFL Underdog Picks

(56:51) Michael Joins James to Discuss the Wemby Led Spurs

(01:06:46) Are the Suns a Complete Mess?

(01:18:04) The Ja & JJJ Show in Memphis

(01:32:40) The Premier League + NFL Power Rankings

The Early MVP Picture in the NFL | How Far Can Wemby Lead the Spurs? | EPL & NFL Power-Rankings

🚨Palace UNSTOPPABLE? 19 Games Unbeaten?! 🦅 The Steelers Take Dublin OVER!! 🟡⚫️ Golden State Aiming to Add ANOTHER Ring 🌉

To start this week's Who's Got The Ball?, the lads react to West Ham finally pulling the trigger on Graham Potter 🔥 Is Nuno the right man to fix the mess?

Plus:

 * Palace's insane 19-GAME unbeaten run – are they for real? 😳
 * Brentford’s surprise surge 💥
 * Chelsea vs Liverpool – the Premier League clash you can’t miss ⚔️
 * NFL heads to Dublin?! Steelers vs Vikings stuns fans 🇮🇪
 * The Ravens’ poor start – still Super Bowl contenders? 🏈
 * NBA: Lakers, Kings, Warriors – can any Cali team go ALL THE WAY? 🏆
 * Gan Seans underdog picks + major shake-ups in the POWER RANKINGS 📊

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 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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(00:00) Intro

(04:02) Potter Sacked, Nuno In

(09:50) Premier League Performances of the Weekend

(20:43) Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview

(29:14) The Steelers Win in Dublin

(39:57) Will the Ravens Make the Playoffs?

(49:04) Gan Seans: Underdog Picks for the Weekend

(55:29) Have the Lakers Added Enough Around Luka?

(01:02:36) The Kings Stuck in Limbo

(01:07:56) A Golden State Ring Chase

(01:14:40) NFL & Premier League Power Rankings

Crystal Palace’s Unbeaten Run | The Steelers Dominate in Dublin | The Warriors Ring Chase

This week on Who’s Got The Ball – THE NFL LANDS IN IRELAND as the lads break down the Steelers vs Vikings clash and dive into the chaos brewing in New York. Can either the Giants or Jets be saved?

Then it’s Premier League time — and things are getting ugly. Are Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle playing too cautious? We dig into the negative tactics they used at the weekend and what it means for the title race. Plus, we recap Brighton vs Spurs and preview this weekend's massive clash: Newcastle vs Arsenal 💥

To wrap things up, we jump across the pond to the NBA — what’s going on with the Nuggets, Jazz, and Clippers?

Oh, and don’t miss the latest installment of Gan Seans (James leads 1-0!) and a spicy new Power Rankings update. Let’s gooo! 🔥🎙️

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(00:00) Intro

(02:30) Where do the Giants and Jets Go From Here?

(20:05) Steelers vs Vikings: An NFL Showdown in Dublin

(28:15) Negative Tactics Surging in the Premier League

(37:00) Super Sunday Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal

(43:40) Brighton & Spurs are Teams on the Up

(49:22) Gan Seans: Our Underdogs Picks for the Weekend

(53:15) Can the Nuggets Bring the Lombardi Home Again?

(01:00:10) The Jazz Tank Rolls On

(01:05:49) Will we get a Resolution to the Clippers & Kawhi Aspiration Debacle?

(01:12:05) Premier League and NFL Power-Rankings

NFL Dublin Game Preview | Negative Tactics Taking Over the Premier League | The Clippers’ Kawhi Debacle

Delivering your weekly dose of football, NFL & NBA. We break down topics in each sport every week to get your juices flowing for the weekend of action ahead. Multi-Sport Power Rankings, Gan Seans and some other fun bits coming at you on every episode!🇮🇪 

James Kellett

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