Jonathan Liew

Football journalists and analysts discuss Olympiakos' historic win, Champions League final anticipation, doubts on team performances, Dortmund's controversy, player exclusions, and Wembley experience. Managerial musings on club strategies and football follies are also explored.

Football journalists Barney Ronay and Jonathan Liew, along with football analyst Jonathan Wilson, discuss England's unexpected journey to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, analyzing Southgate's management, tactical options for England and Netherlands, banter about the podcast theme, preview Spain vs France, and reflect on fan behavior at Euro 2024 and Copa America.

Tom Garry, a Guardian writer focused on women's football, joins Jonathan Liew, a journalist covering England's Euro semi-finals, and Marva Kreel, a commentator for women's football. They discuss England's nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Sweden, sharing the emotional highs and lows of the match. The trio highlights standout performances, especially Chloe Kelly's bravery. They also reflect on the evolving challenges in women's football, including Italy's return to the semifinals and Norway's struggles, setting the stage for an exciting clash against Italy.

Liverpool's title hopes are discussed after their loss to Everton. Everton's tactical win, Liverpool's manager speculation, and analyzing team performances are highlights. Promotion of Rexam AFC, historical consequences for big clubs, and intense football analysis provide engaging discussions. Listener's messages about podcast connection and gift giving add a personal touch to the episode.

Arsenal's thrilling win over Porto in the Champions League, post-match controversy with Arteta, Barcelona's financial struggles, Lazzio coach considering a break, Chelsea's inconsistent performance, and Lincoln City's dominance with humorous banter.