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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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Apr 24, 2024 • 58min
Arsenal thrash Chelsea and a Football League update – Football Weekly
Barry, Ben, Sanny, and George dissect Arsenal's dominant win over Chelsea, fan optimism for a league title, and Chelsea's midfield woes. They also explore referees' impacts, football drama, tactical analyses, and managerial successes in the Football League.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 18min
An episode from Women’s Football Weekly – Fifpro exclusive interview
FIFPRO reps and Dutch player discuss elite athlete game impact. Review of Champion's League and WSL matches. Challenges in women's football scheduling, disparities, injury prevention emphasized. Chelsea's tactical win over Barcelona analyzed. Rising potential in women's football highlighted.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 59min
Cup heartbreak for Coventry sets up Manchester derby final – Football Weekly
Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend, and John Brewin discuss the intense Coventry vs. Manchester United match, FA Cup replays being scrapped, player reactions to criticism, and the impact of missed opportunities on games. They delve into the complexities of fan-player relationships, controversies around FA Cup decisions, and analyzing recent football matches and refereeing controversies, including insights on title race and manager perspectives.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 54min
Manchester City and Arsenal crash out of Champions League – Football Weekly Extra
Real Madrid and Bayern defeat Manchester City and Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. Analysis on key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva. Arsenal's lackluster performance and the impact of fatigue on their gameplay discussed. Banter about Spurs and listener appreciation.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 58min
PSG and Dortmund thrill in two classic Champions League quarter-finals – Football Weekly
Football experts Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba, and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss PSG and Dortmund's thrilling Champions League matches. Topics include PSG's victory over Barcelona, tactical shifts, Dortmund's dynamic win over Athletic, anticipation for Man City vs. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich's post-Champions League outlook, standout performances by players like Cole Palmer, and engaging listener feedback and football banter.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 58min
Advantage Manchester City in the title race? – Football Weekly
Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, and Barney Ronay discuss Liverpool and Arsenal losses, touch on coaching dynamics, heartwarming gestures in football, unexpected victories, and player performances in key matches. The podcast also delves into hypothetical bus scenarios, player mistakes, and team tactics.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 50min
Barça’s kids are alright and Dortmund give themselves a chance - Football Weekly Extra
Exciting Champions League quarterfinals, PSG vs Barcelona tactical analysis, youthful talent shining, football drama with comebacks and refereeing critiques, challenges in football fan culture, Premier League predictions, and humorous conversations with superstitions.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 53min
Harry Kane returns to haunt Arsenal but Erling Haaland stifled – Football Weekly podcast
Recap of thrilling Champions League matches with key goals and penalty controversy. Analysis of Real Madrid's strategic performance against Manchester City. Intense Arsenal vs Bayern Munich match discussion. Humorous banter about player names and appliance weights. Everton's points deduction and financial concerns examined.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h
Liverpool and Villa drop crucial points in Premier League drama – Football Weekly
Discussions in the podcast include Liverpool and Villa dropping crucial points in the Premier League, intense analysis of the Manchester United vs. Liverpool match, Kevin De Bruyne's impact on Manchester City, Villa's momentum shifts against Brentford, and anecdotes of a former player along with a tribute to Joe Kinnear.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 56min
Fantastic Foden and an easy night for Arsenal – Football Weekly Extra
The podcast discusses Phil Foden's outstanding left foot skills, analyzing player form and ticket price debates. Banter-filled chats cover Arsenal's dominant win, football management speculations, and Emma Hayes controversy. Explore Swedish football charm and enjoy banter with well wishes to listeners.


