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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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19 snips
Apr 2, 2026 • 46min
FA Cup quarter-finals and trouble brewing at Chelsea – Football Weekly Extra
Nick Ames, a Guardian football reporter known for match reporting and on-the-ground features, joins to discuss FA Cup quarter-final clashes and Chelsea's brewing turmoil. They debate City v Liverpool stakes and what defines a failed season for elite clubs. Conversation also covers Arsenal rotation dilemmas, political controversy at Ipswich, and Nick’s vivid dispatches from Kosovo.
Apr 1, 2026 • 51min
Italian heartbreak and Tuchel’s selection headache – Football Weekly podcast
Lars Sivertsen, tactical analyst known for manager breakdowns, and Nicky Bandini, Italy specialist with cultural insight, discuss Italy’s World Cup miss and its media fallout. They dissect the match moments, defensive errors and refereeing controversies. They also debate England’s limp friendly, Tuchel’s false-nine experiments and Spurs’ surprising managerial switch.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 53min
England disappoint and the Tudor era is over at Spurs – Football Weekly podcast
Paul Watson, host of the Excellent Sweeper podcast and international football raconteur, joins discussion. They dissect England’s flat 1-1 in Houston and selection headaches. They unpack Tottenham’s chaos after Igor Tudor’s short spell and who might rescue the club. Lively detours into surprising playoff stories and quirky international anecdotes.
Mar 27, 2026 • 60min
World Cup playoff drama and Salah’s legacy at Liverpool: Football Weekly Extra
Nedum Onuoha, former pro who brings dressing-room perspective, and Jonathan Wilson, tactical journalist and analyst. They unpack simultaneous playoff penalty heartbreaks for Wales and Ireland. They dig into penalty psychology, World Cup expansion risks and Uruguay under Bielsa. They also reflect on Mo Salah’s leaving Liverpool and his on- and off-pitch legacy.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 57min
Tuchel’s giant England squad and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly
Ali Maxwell, football writer known for squad and EFL analysis; George Elek, tactical journalist and recruitment eye; Sanny Rudravajhala, reporter and podcaster with sharp EFL takes. They react to Tuchel’s 35-player England selection and debates over fullback and midfield roles. Then a lively EFL roundup covers promotion races, Coventry and Millwall’s form, Hull’s unpredictability, Wrexham’s media noise and League One/Two surprises.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 60min
Blimey, O’Reilly: Carabao Cup glory for Manchester City against Arsenal: Football Weekly
A lively review of Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Wembley and the tactical moves that decided the match. A breakout performance by Nico O’Reilly and what it could mean for his future. Debate over goalkeeper choices and selection mistakes across top clubs. Wide-ranging takes on title races, Tottenham turmoil, relegation fights and transfer headaches at Chelsea.
Mar 20, 2026 • 1h
Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt talks about the World Cup at SXSW – Football Weekly
Brendan Hunt, writer and actor known for Ted Lasso, chats with Barry Glendenning, long-serving columnist and comic pundit, and Alexander Abnos, The Guardian’s senior US soccer editor. They swap stories about Ted Lasso’s origins, American soccer culture and credibility, World Cup hosting and 2026 hopes, MLS and Premier League moments, and why Wrexham’s storytelling hooks US audiences.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 56min
Barcelona thrash Newcastle while Spurs offer a glimmer of hope – Football Weekly Extra
Mark Langdon, broadcaster and pundit, shares sharp match commentary. Philippe Auclair, journalist and author, adds tactical and historical perspective. They dissect Barcelona’s second-half dominance and Newcastle’s recruitment woes. Liverpool’s clinical display and Szoboszlai’s influence get attention. Spurs’ renewed promise, Vicario’s saves and Kane’s consistency are also discussed.
Mar 18, 2026 • 58min
Chelsea and City out of the Champions League and Senegal stripped of Afcon title – Football Weekly
Paul Watson, seasoned football journalist and analyst, breaks down Chelsea’s heavy collapse and Man City’s humbling by Real Madrid. He discusses Arsenal’s control and Ebere Eze’s moment. There’s debate over Bodø/Glimt’s collapse, previews of Barcelona, Newcastle and Liverpool ties, and the controversy around CAF stripping Senegal of the Afcon title.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 59min
Arsenal pull away at top and Spurs grab a late point at Liverpool – Football Weekly
Jonathan Wilson, tactical historian and analyst; Lucy Ward, seasoned match reporter and commentator; Dan Bardell, on-the-ground football writer. They discuss Arsenal pulling clear at the top, a teenage debut goal that could matter, Manchester United’s pragmatic revival, Spurs’ late fight at Anfield, Chelsea’s controversial centre-circle huddle and wider Premier League quirks and rotation.
