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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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Mar 12, 2026 • 56min
A bad week in the Champions League for English clubs: Football Weekly Extra
Nicky Bandini, incisive writer on European matches. Archie Rhind-Tutt, tactical analyst focused on Champions League. Barry Glendenning, wry long‑time football journalist celebrating his 53rd birthday. They dissect Valverde’s hat-trick and Courtois’ influence. They debate Manchester City’s collapse, PSG’s late surge against Chelsea, Arsenal’s cautious night at Leverkusen and surprising Bodo/Glimt performances.
Mar 11, 2026 • 50min
As Spurs suffer again, is Tudor headed for the chop? Football Weekly
Lars Sivertsen, tactical commentator and match reporter, and Mark Langdon, Racing Post journalist with tactical and managerial insight, dissect Tottenham’s chaotic 5-2 loss. They debate Tudor’s substitutions and conduct. They also cover goalkeeper recruitment, sympathy for youngsters like Archie Gray, and whether leadership changes are needed at the club.
Mar 9, 2026 • 54min
Port Vale provide FA Cup magic and Arsenal’s Mansfield scare – Football Weekly
George Elek, tactical analyst who zooms out to league context; Barry Glendenning, witty Guardian writer with sharp match takes; Sanny Rudravajhala, on-the-ground match reporter with first‑hand scenes. They discuss Port Vale's shock FA Cup run and its bobbly-pitch drama. VAR controversies and post-match scenes get heated. Mansfield’s fearless display against Arsenal and youth standouts are also highlighted.
Mar 5, 2026 • 53min
Was that the night Arsenal won the Premier League? – Football Weekly
John Brewin, veteran tactical and historical analyst; Barry Glendenning, sharp and funny Guardian columnist; Jonathan Liew, opinionated and culturally savvy journalist. They discuss Man City dropping points and Forest’s revival. Arsenal’s pragmatic win and the style versus results debate. Chelsea’s striking resurgence and Villa’s defensive woes. Spurs’ structural decline and FA Cup shocks and celebrity ownership.
Mar 4, 2026 • 54min
Liverpool’s Champions League bid takes a hit and Everton end home hoodoo: Football Weekly
Late drama at Molineux steals the spotlight with Wolves’ stoppage-time winner and celebrations. Liverpool’s worrying slump and recurring late goals spark questions about form and tactics. Everton finally end a longstanding home curse with set-piece magic. Broader Premier League previews, managerial futures and international women's football highlights also feature.
Mar 2, 2026 • 59min
Arsenal turn another corner in title race and Spurs lack ‘everything’: Football Weekly
Barney Ronay, Guardian columnist known for literary takes on football. Philippe Auclair, seasoned writer offering tactical and international context. They debate Arsenal’s tense win over Chelsea and its title-race implications. They argue how goalkeeping and set pieces are shaping matches. They unpack Spurs’ collapse, VAR drama and wider Premier League storylines.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 53min
Atalanta’s stunning comeback and Juve’s costly near-miss: Football Weekly Extra
Mark Langdon, Racing Post analyst known for sharp match reads, and Lars Sivertsen, tactical journalist with Norwegian football expertise, break down a dramatic Champions League night. They cover Atalanta’s late penalty and identity, Dortmund’s collapse, Juve’s near-miss and McKennie’s impact. They also debate Real Madrid’s midfield issues, PSG’s vulnerabilities and Norway’s international selections.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 53min
Bodø/Glimt stun Inter and Newcastle see off Qarabag – Football Weekly
A shock win at San Siro and what it means for tiny clubs versus Europe's elite. Tactical breakdowns of compact underdogs and where big teams went wrong. Updates on knockout qualifications, key comebacks and recovering players. Heated debate over VAR, handball and refereeing consistency. Unusual sidelines from Snoop Dogg at a match to lower-league sprinkler intrigue.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 54min
Arsenal run riot at Spurs but Manchester City keep pace – Football Weekly podcast
John Brewin, veteran match reporter; Barry Glendenning, witty Guardian analyst; Jonathan Wilson, tactical expert. They dissect Arsenal’s dominant North London derby and Ebere Eze and Gabriel Jesus’s impact. They debate refereeing decisions and Spurs’ struggles under Tudor. Manchester City’s tough win, title race implications and a clutch of other weekend Premier League dramas are also discussed.
Feb 19, 2026 • 52min
Arsenal’s wobble worsens at Wolves and Bodø/Glimt stun Inter – Football Weekly Extra
Paul Watson, Sweeper pod analyst on European football; Philippe Auclair, tactical and cultural commentator; Barry Glendenning, Guardian columnist with sharp match analysis. They dissect Arsenal’s capitulation at Wolves and debate system fragility and touchline anxiety. They celebrate Bodø/Glimt’s tactical brilliance and explore why the Norwegian side keeps upsetting giants. Plus quick takes on big Champions League ties.
