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Football Weekly
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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 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.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 59min
Euro 2024 preview: Groups C and D … including England – Football Weekly
Football pundits Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen, and Barney Ronay discuss England's Euro 2024 team challenges, potential matchups, and tactical strategies. They analyze key players like Bellingham, France's squad strength, Austria's dark horse status, and Poland's dependence on Lewandowski. The conversation explores player absences, coaching impacts, and the unpredictability of international football.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 56min
Euro 2024 preview: Groups A and B … including the hosts, Germany – Football Weekly
Football pundits and experts delve into Euro 2024 preview, discussing teams in Groups A and B, focusing on Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. Topics include player analyses, managerial strategies, challenges faced by teams, and political influences in Hungarian football. The hosts also touch on surprising sports outcomes, VAR debates, and share listener anecdotes.
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Jun 2, 2024 • 48min
Nice try Dortmund, but Real Madrid are kings of Europe again – Football Weekly
Join Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Archie Rhind-Tutt, and Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss Real Madrid's Champions League win over Dortmund, player performances, controversial sponsorships, England's squad concerns, German national team selections, and amusing sporting anecdotes.
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May 30, 2024 • 49min
Olympiakos make history, while Wembley awaits for Dortmund and Real Madrid: Football Weekly Extra
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.
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May 28, 2024 • 58min
Dortmund off to Wembley as Kompany heads for Bayern – Football Weekly
Guests Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt, and Sid Lowe discuss Dortmund's surprising journey to the Champions League Final under Edin Tezij, analyzing the team's defensive performances and mindset. They also touch on the intense relegation playoff match between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Borkham, Real Madrid's media day before the final, and Juventus's leadership shake-up. The episode covers managerial changes, promotion battles, and speculations on Gasperini's reputation in Italian coaching.
May 27, 2024 • 54min
Manchester United lift the FA Cup as Saints march back to the big time – Football Weekly
This podcast delves into Manchester United's FA Cup victory, City's lackluster performance, individual player showings, Celtic's Scottish Cup win, Barca's success in Women's Champions league, and Peketa's betting charges. It also discusses team tactics, manager's future, Leeds vs Southampton match analysis, player styles impacted by tactical systems, missed chance for a pint with a political figure, Scottish Cup final drama, and West Ham news.
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May 23, 2024 • 57min
Atalanta’s huge night and Mauricio Pochettino moves on: Football Weekly Extra
Atalanta's thrilling victory in the Europa League final, Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Chelsea, England's squad selection, Vincent Company's transfer rumors, and funny anecdotes about a live show tour in Australia
May 21, 2024 • 56min
Will Leeds or Southampton come out on top in playoff final? Football Weekly
Barry Glendenning, George Elek, and Ali Maxwell discuss Leeds and Southampton in the Championship playoff final. They analyze teams' strengths, tactical approaches, and standout players. The panel also touches on promotion challenges, managerial changes, and the impact of new Sky EFL deal on match schedules. The podcast delves into Crawley's success, young talent in the EFL, and challenges faced by released lower league players in the transfer market.
4 snips
May 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
It’s Manchester City’s title again and Klopp says farewell: Football Weekly
Manchester City clinches the Premier League title, Klopp bids farewell, and Tottenham's rollercoaster season. Phil Foden's impact, emotional farewells, and reflections on manager departures. Tottenham's ups and downs, potential changes in clubs, and resilience in the face of challenges.
