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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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Feb 18, 2026 • 52min
Vinícius Júnior’s brilliance overshadowed by accusations of racism: Football Weekly
Discussion of Vinícius Jr’s stunning goal and the surrounding accusations of racist abuse at Real Madrid. Debate over reactions from managers and pundits, and examination of evidence and referee protocol. Coverage of PSG’s shaky night and Monaco’s shock lead, plus Galatasaray’s 5-2 demolition of Juventus. Quick rundowns of Serie A standings, domestic cup action and a spirited lower-league cup performance.
Feb 16, 2026 • 55min
FA Cup magic for Mansfield and VAR is missed at Villa Park – Football Weekly
Mansfield’s shock cup win and Nigel Clough’s impact get celebrated. Controversial refereeing at Villa Park and how VAR might have changed things. Mud-splattered Blundell Park and cup atmospheres bring charm amid chaos. Scottish title race tightens into a dramatic battle. Surprises across the draw, from Stoke upsets to an overhead-kick highlight.
20 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 52min
Forest ditch Dyche and Manchester City look ominous: Football Weekly Extra
Jonathan Liew, columnist and tactician, gives cultural and managerial critique. Will Unwin, match reporter, brings on-the-ground detail from Nottingham Forest. Barry Glendenning, seasoned journalist, supplies stats and anecdotes. They cover Forest sacking and managerial churn, a six-on-one miss and finishing woes, Tottenham turmoil and replacement debates, and Manchester City's ominous title push.
16 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 52min
The sorry Spurs spiral continues – Football Weekly
Mark Langdon, Racing Post journalist offering sharp match and managerial analysis, and Jacob Steinberg, Guardian football writer and tactician, break down Tottenham’s alarming slide and managerial questions. They dissect Spurs’ defensive collapse and dressing-room mood. They also review Newcastle’s away win, West Ham’s late revival, Chelsea’s squandered lead and wider league implications.
6 snips
Feb 9, 2026 • 57min
Bedlam at Anfield as City complete comeback to stay in title race: Football Weekly
Nedum Onuoha, former pro defender offering player perspective. Jonathan Wilson, tactical writer and laws expert. Barry Glendenning, sardonic football journalist. They debate the disallowed slow-rolled goal and VAR law versus spectacle. They pick apart late Anfield turning points, City’s comeback and its effect on the title race. They also review key performances, upsets and relegation battles.
Feb 5, 2026 • 55min
As Manchester City advance, should Eddie Howe be under pressure? Football Weekly Extra
Dan Bardell, tactical football writer; Sam Dalling, Newcastle reporter and supporter; Barry Glendenning, experienced football journalist. They discuss Manchester City edging through to a League Cup final, Newcastle’s defensive and midfield failings, Eddie Howe’s future and project stability. They also cover squad selection quirks, accessibility at grounds, and upcoming tough fixtures for top and bottom clubs.
11 snips
Feb 4, 2026 • 48min
Arsenal make the Carabao Cup final. Is the quadruple on? – Football Weekly
Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, football writer and pundit, and Lucy Ward, former pro and experienced journalist, dissect Arsenal's Carabao Cup final berth. They debate tactical tweaks, Chelsea's defensive plan and corner routines. The conversation also covers squad depth, rotation dilemmas and whether a quadruple is realistically possible.
37 snips
Feb 2, 2026 • 59min
Solanke’s magic stuns City and Arsenal go six points clear – Football Weekly
Seb Hutchinson, tactical commentator who popped back on mid-show; John Brewin, seasoned match reporter; Barney Ronay, witty long-form analyst. They unpack Tottenham’s stirring second-half turnaround and Solanke’s decisive impact. They probe why Manchester City collapsed after halftime. They debate VAR’s influence on player behaviour and praise Arsenal’s commanding win and key performances.
29 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 55min
Benfica and Bodø/Glimt bring Champions League drama – Football Weekly Extra
Archie Rhind-Tutt, on-the-ground reporter from Lisbon; Lars Sivertsen, European and Scandinavian football specialist; Nick Ames, match analyst and writer; Nicky Bandini, tactical and cultural commentator. They unpack Benfica’s last-gasp chaos and Trubin’s stoppage-time moment. They explore Bodø/Glimt’s fairy-tale win and why smaller clubs now disrupt Europe. They debate entertainment vs sporting merit in the new continental formats.
Jan 27, 2026 • 57min
Wasteful Leeds pegged back at Everton and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly podcast
Sanny Rudravajhala, match reporter who captures atmosphere and performances. Ali Maxwell, analyst of striker roles and Championship trends. George Elek, EFL expert with tactical insight. They dissect Leeds vs Everton, modern number nine trends and Daniel Farke’s tactical switch. Wide-ranging EFL roundup covers promotions, relegation scraps, club finances and managerial impacts.
