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Football Weekly
The Guardian
Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond The show has reported on matches and games from all of the following: Premier League, Champions League, Euros / Euro 2024, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women’s Euros, Women’s World Cup, and the WSL (Women's Super League). We talk about teams such as: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), Tottenham Hotspur / Spurs, Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, West Ham, Newcastle, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Inter, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Bukaya Saka, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Jordan Pickford, Bruno Fernandes, Killian Mbappé, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. We also talk about: UEFA, FIFA, FA cup, soccer and VAR. Football Weekly is a panel discussion, featuring: sports, journalism, informed punditry, issues, talking points, in-depth debate, and sometimes alternative viewpoints. The show is: funny, amusing, laugh-out-loud / LOL, and light-hearted; it’s entertainment. Expect to hear contributions from a mix of the following journalists, pundits and commentators: Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Troy Townsend, Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen, Lars Sivertsen, Will Unwin, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugbaj, Nicky Bandini, Johnny Liew, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Sid Lowe, Ewan Murray Nedum Onouha, Mark Langdon, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Kate Mason, Ed Aarons, Paul MacInnes, Ben Fisher, George Elek, Marva Kreel, Faye Carruthers, Nooruddean Choudry, Simon Burnton, and Sanny Rudravajhala.
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Jun 23, 2024 • 56min
Portugal win Group F and Belgium get off the mark – Football Daily
Barry, Jonathan, and Lars discuss Portugal's win, pitch invasion incidents, and upcoming matches. They analyze Portugal's victory, security concerns, and Georgia vs Czech Republic match. Also, they review Belgium vs Romania match, controversial moments, and Romania's playing style. The hosts engage in whimsical conversations and anecdotes.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 59min
France stall against Netherlands and Austria on the up – Football Daily
Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Ali Maxwell, and Jonathan Wilson discuss France vs Netherlands, Austria's impressive win over Poland, Ukraine's resilience, and Slovakia's match. They delve into controversial goal decisions, team performances, exciting match analyses, and possible tournament scenarios. The episode also previews upcoming games and evaluates team performances in the Euro 2020 tournament.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 50min
An all too familiar England but Spain look superb – Football Daily
Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Troy Townsend, and Barney Ronay discuss England's struggles against Denmark and Spain's impressive performance against Italy. They analyze England's lackluster gameplay, Spain's dominance on the field, and highlight standout players like Fabian Ruiz, Pedri, Williams, and Rodri. The podcast also includes personal anecdotes, game predictions, and messages from listeners.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 54min
Germany through as Scotland improve and Croatia are denied – Football Daily
Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Archie Rhind-Tutt, and Ewan Murray discuss Scotland's improvement, Germany's victory, and Croatia's draw. They analyze key player performances, coach decisions, and memorable moments from the recent Euro matches. The hosts also explore football trivia, entertainment industry connections, and engage in humor and listener feedback.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 48min
Portugal leave it late and the future of football governance with Sir Keir Starmer – Football Daily
Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, discusses football governance, nation-state ownership, legal disputes, and fan experience in the podcast. Topics include thrilling football matches between Turkey and Georgia, Portugal's tactical plays, upcoming Germany vs Hungary and Croatia vs Albania matches, and the significance of transparent club ownership and fan consultation in football governance.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 53min
Romania rock, Slovakia shock and France find a way – Football Daily
Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, and Paul Watson discuss France's win over Austria, injuries to key players, and French footballers speaking out against the far-right. They also analyze Slovakia and Romania's surprising victories in Group E, Belgium's defensive struggles against Slovakia, and the use of VAR in Euro 2020 matches. The podcast also covers the decline in German railway efficiency, fascination with Jude Bellingham, and a heartwarming message from the youngest listener.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 54min
England make hard work of Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener – Football Daily
Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, and Troy Townsend analyze England's Euro 2024 opener, discuss player performances, managerial decisions, and tactical strategies. They banter about football managers' attire, critique teams' performances, and share insights on upcoming Euro 2024 matchups. The podcast covers diverse topics from player adaptability to national stereotypes and pays tribute to Kevin Campbell.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 53min
Italy rally to beat Albania and are Spain the real deal? – Football Daily
Football journalist Barry Glendenning, analyst Nicky Bandini, pundit Dan Bardell, and writer Nick Ames discuss Italy's narrow win over Albania at Euro 2024. They cover the lively atmosphere between Albanian and Italian fans, Italy's response and redemption on the pitch, exciting matches, young talent at the Euros, discussions on statistics, kits, and continuity, Switzerland's victory, and a tribute to football legend Kevin Campbell.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 48min
Germany thrash Scotland as Euro 2024 kicks off in style: Football Daily
Join Max Rushden and guests as they discuss Germany's impressive win over Scotland in Euro 2024, analyzing standout players like Würz and Havocz. They also speculate on tournament organizers and coaching styles, along with discussions on Eric Ten Hag's future at Manchester United. The episode wraps up with entertaining anecdotes about a soccer team's performance and a talented goalkeeper.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 57min
Euro 2024 preview: Groups E and F … including Portugal – Football Weekly
Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, and Paul Watson discuss Euro 2024, covering Belgium's squad, Portugal and Turkey's prospects, the unconventional journey of a former coffee dealer turned coach, and Greenland's football aspirations. They also analyze national teams like Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Romania, as well as controversial matches and disparities in football skill levels.


