

Football Vision
Blue Wire
Weekly podcast, with host Phil Costa, covering all the leading stories from European football and beyond, with insight, opinions and some laughs from experts who know their subjects best.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 59min
Darren Burgess Exclusive: Injuries and Player Welfare Concerns
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Dr Darren Burgess (General Manager of Performance at Adelaide United) to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding player welfare and the football calendar. Topics include young players at risk, the rise of hamstring injuries, why rest is so crucial and where we go from here. Burgess also shares some memories from his time at Arsenal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 7, 2025 • 49min
Cesc Fabregas and Como 1907: The Next Big Thing?
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Alex Barker to discuss Cesc Fabregas and his impressive rise at Como 1907. Topics include his managerial journey, what makes Como such an interesting tactical team, why Nico Paz and Assane Diao deserve your attention and whether or not he should consider jumping ship for a more prestigious club.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Alex BarkerLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 28, 2025 • 48min
Mailbag: Failed Wonderkids, Football Memories and More!
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil goes solo to answer your questions in a special mailbag episode. Topics include, failed Football Manager wonderkids, the sorry state of television punditry, ranking the best individual seasons and whether the Premier League bubble will ever burst.Host: Phil CostaLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 2025 • 54min
How Modern Football Killed The Number 10
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss whether or how modern football killed the number ten (playmaker). Topics include their favourite players, what the traditional ten was asked to do, how pressing made them extinct and the next generation looking to replicate the old school greats.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Sam TigheLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 7, 2025 • 54min
Myles Lewis-Skelly: English Media and Racism Debates
Tayo Popoola, a talented musician, DJ, and award-winning producer, dives into crucial media narratives surrounding Arsenal and Myles Lewis-Skelly. He discusses the club's legacy with the black community and the double standards prevalent in media portrayals. Popoola passionately highlights the intersection of race and class, particularly in the backlash faced by young athletes like Lewis-Skelly. The conversation stresses the importance of language and the urgent need to tackle institutionalized racism within sports media.

Jan 31, 2025 • 59min
Scouting Sessions: Hugo Ekitike and Patrick Dorgu
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Sebastian Hund to discuss Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike who continues to impress despite the departure of his strike partner Omar Marmoush. For part two of the show, Ben Mattinson joins the show to discuss Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu who is on the verge of joining Manchester United after impressing in Serie A.Host: Phil CostaGuests: Sebastian Hund, Ben MattinsonLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 2025 • 59min
Olympique Lyon: Where Did It All Go Wrong?
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Luke Entwistle (editor in chief at Get French Football News) to discuss Olympique Lyon, who could potentially face relegation after years of mismanagement. Topics include recruitment failures, financial concerns and ownership issues which have all contributed to their recent struggles.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Luke EntwistleLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 16, 2025 • 60min
Scouting Sessions: Samu Aghehowa and Sverre Nypan
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Kevin Fernandes to discuss FC Porto frontman Samu Aghehowa who has taken Portuguese football by storm since his summer move from Atletico Madrid. Then Jonas Giaver joins the show to talk about another exciting talent in Rosenborg's Sverre Halseth Nypan, with Manchester United, Arsenal and others all chasing his signature.Host: Phil CostaGuests: Kevin Fernandes, Jonas GiaverLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 10, 2025 • 52min
Scouting Sessions: Abdukodir Khusanov and Jobe Bellingham
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Ben Mattinson to discuss Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who finds himself on the verge of a life-changing move to Manchester City. Then Joe Donnohue joins the show to talk about another exciting talent in Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham.Host: Phil CostaGuests: Ben Mattinson, Joe DonnohueLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 22, 2024 • 44min
Scouting Sessions: Ademola Lookman and Tyler Dibling
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Alex Moneypenny to discuss Ademola Lookman, who has quietly become one of Europe's most exciting and productive players. Conversation then moves onto Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling who continues to impress in a struggling team.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Alex MoneypennyLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


