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Mar 26, 2026 • 29min
The Debrief: Wales lose to Bosnia on penalties
Craig Bellamy, Wales manager, reflects on post-match direction. Alistair Bruce-Ball, seasoned commentator, adds match context. Tom Lockyer, defender-turned-pundit, breaks down defensive moments. Dave Edwards, former pro and analyst, offers tactical takeaways. They dissect the penalty shootout, key turning points, Bosnia’s approach and what comes next for Wales in short, spirited conversation.

Mar 25, 2026 • 47min
Destination New Jersey: Can Iran play a World Cup in the USA?
Marion Reimers, Mexican sports journalist, reports on Mexico’s readiness and public mood around hosting playoff matches. Mani Djazmi, Middle East football specialist, explains Iran’s internal tensions and the complexities of their World Cup participation. They discuss security, logistics, ticketing and political sensitivities in short sharp takes.

Mar 25, 2026 • 43min
72+ EFL Pod: Bloomfield’s battle & Bromley edge closer
Matt Bloomfield, Oxford United manager, talks survival, recent form and the club’s community response to tragedy. Andy Woodman, Bromley manager, discusses their promotion push, Project 73/Project Champions and recruitment and culture. They cover Bromley’s pragmatic style and set-piece threat. The conversation also explores squad care, midseason takeover challenges and fans’ impact on away trips.

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Mar 24, 2026 • 51min
Salah to leave Liverpool & Inside the England camp
Adam Wharton, England midfielder recovering from injuries and chasing international chances. Ian Murray, senior reporter with on-site England camp updates. Stephen Warnock, former Liverpool left-back offering tactical take on Mohamed Salah’s exit. John Gibbons, Anfield Wrap commentator giving fan-perspective on Salah’s Liverpool legacy. They discuss Salah leaving Liverpool, fan reaction, tactical implications, and competition in the England midfield.

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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 2min
MNC: Nearlymen Arsenal, Liverpool turning on Slot, Spurs crisis continues
Stuart Maynard, York City manager, gives a manager’s view on a gripping National League title race. Jack Hussey, presenter of the Spurs podcast Rule the Roost, shares Tottenham fan perspectives on a deepening club crisis. They discuss Spurs’ managerial turmoil, Liverpool fans’ frustrations under Arne Slot, Arsenal’s cup setbacks and goalkeeper selection, and the tight York vs Rochdale promotion battle.

Mar 22, 2026 • 49min
PL Review: Can City win the title after EFL Cup win?
Luke Edwards, Northern football writer for The Telegraph, brings match reporting and regional insight. Tim Krul, former Premier League goalkeeper turned analyst, offers tactical and experiential perspective. They debate City’s cup win and title momentum. They probe Tottenham’s implosion and Tudor’s choices. They unpack Newcastle’s crisis, Everton’s push for Europe and Chelsea’s structural collapse.

Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
The Commentators' View: England squad & Producer Gary
Gary Flintoff, BBC Radio football producer and seasoned commentator, gives a peek into his career and backstage life at big matches. He explains the producer's duties, juggling logistics, engineering and scheduling. There are wild press-room stories, managing tricky interviews with top managers, and the nuts-and-bolts kit that keeps live broadcasts running.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 20min
James Milner - The Football Interview
James Milner, veteran midfielder and Premier League appearance record holder, reflects on his Leeds beginnings and four-decade career. He chats about memorable matches like the Barcelona comeback, influential managers such as Klopp, tough setbacks including relegation and injury, surprising off-field hobbies like learning piano, and thoughts on retirement and possible management.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 54min
Euro Leagues: QFs set & AFCON 'disgrace'
Rafa Honigstein (Germany-based Bundesliga and European competitions expert), Guillem Balagué (Spanish La Liga and transfer specialist), and Julien Laurens (France-based European football analyst) debate Barca’s 7-2 statement win and Hansi Flick’s impact. They weigh Bayern v Real as a classic tactical clash, dissect Sporting’s stunning comeback over Bodo/Glimt, and unpack the controversy of Senegal being stripped of the AFCON title.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 30min
UCL Debrief: Liverpool through, Spurs & Newcastle out
Andy Reid, former midfielder and analyst, breaks down tactical decisions. Stephen Warnock, ex-full-back and pundit, dissects formations and full-back roles. They discuss Liverpool’s apparent new system and second-half dominance. They examine Tottenham’s spirited performance under Igor Tudor and Newcastle’s heavy Barcelona defeat. They preview the Champions League last-eight and Harry Kane’s scoring milestone.


