Football Daily You're Better Than That: TCV vs FPL
Dec 26, 2025
A thrilling annual football quiz unfolds as two podcast teams battle it out for bragging rights. Competitors navigate quickfire rounds, articulate clues, and a math-based guesstimation challenge, all while bantering fiercely. Tension builds during the sudden-death round, with legendary sports names flying fast and furious. The grand finale includes bluffing with autobiographical lines, leading to a nail-biting victory by just one point. Post-game laughs ensue, along with friendly jabs and a hint at a future rematch!
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Festive Podcasters Face Off
- The quiz pitched The Commentator's View (John Murray, Ian Dennis) against the FPL Podcast (Chris Sutton, Statman Dave).
- Alistair Bruce-Ball hosted a festive, competitive contest called "You're Better Than That" on BBC Football Daily.
Quick Recall Wins Big Early
- Statman Dave scored 20 points naming qualified World Cup teams, including two golden-envelope answers.
- Correct rapid recall under pressure produced a big early lead for the FPL team.
Commentators' Comeback
- Ian Dennis rattled off many qualified World Cup nations, earning three golden-envelope hits for TCV.
- The commentators' team recovered and built a substantial lead after the follow-up top-scorer questions.