Football Today
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsFootball Today gives you in-depth analysis of the biggest stories from the world of football in episodes that you can listen to in a single commute. From corruption and controversy to the issues that are changing the fabric of the game. Don't just read the game, feel the game.
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Wesley Fofana: The French Teenager Saving Leicester's Defence
November 19, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 35.6 MBWhen the most recent Premier League season kicked off, Leicester City fans could have been forgiven for being worried about their defence. Little did they know it was going to get worse before it got better. But rather than slipping away, Leicester now find themselves top of the table eight games into the season. And many of the accolades have gone to one man… In this episode, we ask: who is Wesley Fofana? And how important is he for Leicester City? Guest: Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCF...
Why Brazilian Fans Are Falling Out Love With Their National Team
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIf you go back to the mid-2000s which was the coolest football team in the world? Was it Mourinho's Chelsea? Maybe Fergie's United or Madrid's Galacticos? Or possibly Ancelotti's Milan? For me and millions others, there was only one answer…. It was the Brazilian national team Brazil had it all. It had the Nike 'Joga Bonito’ commercials, it had the likes of Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo, it had the step overs, and of course, it had the classic yellow shirts. It was mesmeriz...
Do We Still Need International Football in 2020?
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 54 MBIn 1872, two football teams met together at Hamilton Crescent in Partick to play a football match. In the end, neither England nor Scotland would do enough to win the game which ended in a 0-0 draw. But international football had been born. Nearly 150 years later, international football continues to take place. But football has changed irrevocably. In that time, the domestic game has outstripped its international counterpart and many fans consider international football an annoyance to...
Why Real Sociedad's Success Shouldn't Surprise You
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIf you look around Europe you'll see some unlikely clubs leading their domestic leagues. Leicester City sits atop the Premier League, AC Milan leads Serie A, but maybe the biggest surprise is in Spain… Through 9 rounds, Real Sociedad are in pole position in La Liga. The club boasts the most prolific offense and the league's top goalscorer. Today we analyze La Real's start and ask: what makes this Real Sociedad team so special? Guest: Alexandra Jonson (@AlexandraJonson) is a freelanc...
When Football Disappeared From Argentina
November 05, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBToday, England began its second national lockdown. Meanwhile, 7,000 miles away, Argentina entered it's 231st straight day in lockdown or partial lockdown, the longest streak in the world. Unlike Britons, Argentinians haven't had domestic football as an escape from the mundane. So what happens, when you cross a football-mad country, with a 7-month lockdown and no football? Today we ask, what happened when football disappeared from Argentina? Guest: Daniel Edwards is a writer for Goal ...
Do Elite Players Make Elite Managers?
November 02, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOne year ago, Andrea Pirlo was just beginning his UEFA Pro License course, at Italy's famed coaching school, Coverciano. Now one year later he's learning on the job in the Champions League and Serie A. In the last 2+ years, we've seen Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all signed by big clubs despite having limited prior success or experience. Today we ask: do elite players make elite managers? Guest: Alex Stewart (@AFHStewart) is a Senior Content Strategist fo...
Who is Roberto De Zerbi?
October 29, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 36.2 MBThree seasons ago, Benevento were in trouble in Serie A. 14 games into the season, they had 14 losses to their name. But then, the most unlikely thing happened... A 2-2 draw with Rino Gatusso’s Milan stopped the rot and gave Benevento a chance of turning things around. In the end, it wasn’t to be, but their manager that day, Roberto De Zerbi, had done enough to impress another club, Sassuolo, and, when Benevento eventually went down, De Zerbi made the move North. Since then, De Zerbi ...
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: The State of Football in 2020
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIf you were in a coma for the last month, you might be waking up today, wondering what in the world has happened to football. On the pitch, Everton is top of table, Aston Villa is in the top four and both Manchester clubs are in the bottom half of the table. Off the pitch, Premier League games are being played on PPV, people are talking about something called Project Big Picture, there are suggestions of B-teams in the lower leagues, hundred-year-old clubs are on the brink of financial ...
Would an Ultras Culture Benefit English Football?
October 22, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 48.8 MBI don’t know about you but I’m finding it harder and harder to be a football fan. It’s not that I’m not enjoying the standard of football - the quality of the elite game has probably never been better across the top European divisions. It’s just that I feel increasingly disconnected from the whole charade. Every year, elite football feels more oriented around the spectacular: it is a show that I am invited to view from a distance but one in which I am less and less able to take part. ...
Women in Football: Are Conditions Improving?
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn Saturday in Manchester City's game against Arsenal Sergio Aguero grabbed a lineswoman's neck. Some people on Twitter criticized his actions as sexist. Often these moments aren't captured on camera in front of millions. More commonly gender discrimination happens in offices, training grounds and board rooms. How common is gender discrimination in football? How supported are women who suffer from abuse or harassment? Today, we analyze Women in Football's landmark survey and ask: what...
Will B-Teams Fix English Football?
October 15, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 50.9 MBBack in April, Bayern Munich were playing a game and losing… If that weren’t already remarkable enough, that 1-0 loss to Kaiserslautern was actually enough to see them win the league title. As you might have guessed, this was not Hansi Flick’s Bayern Munich, but Sebastien Hoeness’ Bayern Munich Zwei - Bayern’s B-Team. But having won the Dritte Liga, Bayern Zwei had got as high as they could go. Even Bayern’s reserves had become uncompetitive. Over in England, the debate over B-Teams...
Are Clubs Investing Too Much Money in 'Wunderkids'?
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBFor much of the summer headlines in England were dominated by Chelsea deals and Manchester United speculation. But if you looked under the surface a trend was picking up with pace; clubs were paying more for younger players than ever before. On today's episode we ask: are clubs investing too much money in 'wunderkids'? Guest: Omar Chaudhuri (@omarchaudhuri) is the Chief Intelligence Officer at the consulting firm, 21st club. Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday Follo...
Is There a Revolution Taking Place in US Soccer?
October 08, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 42.4 MBOn Sunday, Sergino Dest made his debut for Barcelona, making him the first American to play for the club in a competitive fixture. He’s not the only young American thriving at an elite club in Europe. So’s Christian Pulisic… Weston McKennie… Gio Reyna… In fact, there have never been more Americans playing the sport at the highest level. In this episode, we ask: is there a revolution taking place within US soccer? Guest: Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) is a NYT Best Selling Author and h...
Has the Original Intent of the Penalty Kick Been Lost?
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBLast week it seemed like every football conversation was about the new enforcement of the handball rule. But football games weren't always dominated by penalty decisions. In fact, there was a time before penalty kicks even existed. Today we revisit the origin of the penalty kick and ask: has the original intent been lost? Guests: Stephen McManus is the Secretary of the Milford Building Preservation Trust. Henry Bushnell (@HenryBushnell) is a Features Writer for Yahoo Sports Addit...
Supporting the Pyramid: Does England's Elite Football Need its Base?
October 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 51.7 MBAs the coronavirus continues to roil its way across the world, causing devastation in its wake, there is no area that is not affected. Football is no different. But to talk about an amorphous entity “Football” is one thing. The reality is quite different. In English football, we like to talk about the football pyramid - a metaphor which conjures up the idea of a communal egalitarianism, a base springing from the grassroots and lofting its way all the way up to the Premier League. Wit...
Tariq Lamptey & The Rise of the Right-back
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBFullback used to be an unfashionable position but now some of the Premier League's best players play right-back. Tariq Lamptey has terrorized defenses to start the season and has drawing penalties and praise all around England. Today we profile Brighton's breakout star and explain why we're seeing better right-backs than ever before. Guests: Andy Naylor (@AndyNaylorBHAFC) covers Brighton and Hove Albion for The Athletic and that is where you can read his recent profile on Tariq Lampt...
Tottenham Hotspur: All? Nothing? Or Somewhere in Between?
September 24, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 51.7 MBIn 1972, Hunter Davies released a book that documented his experiences spending a whole season behind the scenes with Bill Nicholson’s Spurs. Davies's book - The Glory Game - offers an eye-opening account of football in the 70s with a level of intimacy that gave the book a real edge as a piece of football history. Nearly 50 years later, global mega-company Amazon are offering a comparative experience. But where Hunter Davies went in armed with a notepad and pencil, Amazon takes us behind...
Can Marseille Mount a Ligue 1 Title Challenge?
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBLast Sunday, scenes became ugly in France's biggest game, Marseille vs PSG. There were kicks and punches thrown and allegations of racism, homophobia, and spitting. But when the dust settled, Marseille was the 1-0 victor. It was the first time Marseille had beaten PSG in the League for 9 years. With two losses to open the season PSG's position at the top of French football now looks vulnerable. Today we ask, can Marseille mount a Ligue 1 title challenge? Guest: Eric Devin (@ericdevin...
A Little Bit of Portugal in England: Jorge Mendes and Wolves
September 17, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBA little over four years ago Wolves were an average team in the Championship. Now they're competing with the top teams in the country. One of the primary reasons for their success has been their recruitment of Portuguese players. In the current transfer window they've recruited two top talents from FC Porto; Fabio Silva and Vitinha. Today, we analyze their recent signings and look at the growing influence of superagents and networks in football. Guests: Joe Edwards (@JoeEdwards_Star) ...
Did Leeds United Get the Kiko Casilla Incident Wrong?
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 47.5 MBAt the end of September last year, Leeds United visited the Valley to play Charlton in the EFL Championship. In the end, it was an unremarkable enough game, despite the eventual Champions losing to newly promoted Charlton. But after the game, it soon became apparent that something more sinister had happened on the pitch. After a long investigation by the FA, Kiko Casilla was eventually found guilty of a charge of racist abuse and received an 8 match ban and a 60,000 pound fine. Leed...
Will James Rodriguez Be a Success at Everton?
September 10, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 39.8 MBFor most of us, James Rodriguez burst onto the scene during the 2014 World Cup. But since then, the Colombian playmaker has not really reached the ceiling that many expected he could reach… This week, though, James took a new step in his career, joining Everton in time for the beginning of a new Premier League season. In this episode, we ask: how will James Rodriguez fit in at Everton? Guest: Alex Stewart (@AFHStewart) is Senior Content Strategist for The Athletic and covers tactics ...
Replacing a Superstar in 2020
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to a bonus episode of Football Today. On yesterday's episode, we made the case for why Barcelona should sell Lionel Messi. Today we step back and take a look at the role of star players more generally in the transfer window. How important are they and how easy are they to replace? Guest: Omar Chaudhuri (@OmarChaudhuri) is the Chief Intelligence Officer at 21st Club and 15th Club. Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday Follow Us: @FT_Podcas...
Should Barcelona Sell Messi?
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn August 25th Lionel Messi declared his intent to leave FC Barcelona. Then, last Friday, he shocked the world by saying he would return to Barca for one last season. Many fans and pundits have looked at this as a 'win' for the club. But what if Barcelona is better off without Messi? Today we make the case for why Barcelona should sell Messi. This was recorded on Thursday before Messi made his decision. Guest: Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) covers La Liga for The Athletic. Sug...
What Has Gone Wrong at Charlton Athletic?
September 03, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 37.5 MBThere's a curious phenomenon in modern football. Clubs who have centuries-long pedigrees are suddenly finding it hard to survive. The last in the litany of beleaguered football clubs is Charlton Athletic. Having dropped down into League One last season, the club is now in a race to prove to the EFL they have sufficient funds to survive next season. If they can't, they risk been expelled from the football league. In this episode, we ask: what has gone wrong at Charlton Athletic? Guest...
How Safe is Football's Data?
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAs we chronicled last week, football clubs are collecting more data than ever before. Every action and movement on a pitch is captured, tracked, and recorded. But what happens to this data once it's stored? Who is protecting it and how? Today, we ask: how safe is football's data? Guest: Sarah Lyons is the Deputy Director for Economy and Society Engagement at the National Cyber Security Centre Suggested Reading: The Cyber Threat to Sports Organisations Support Us: http...
The American Migration to the Women's Super League
August 27, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 46 MBFor many of us in the UK, the closest we get to seeing the US women’s national team players in the flesh is when there is an international tournament in Europe. This is about to change though. With the news that Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle are joining Manchester City and Tobin Heath and Christen Press could be joining Manchester United, the US women’s national team is now feeling much less distant. In this episode, we ask: why are American players migrating to the United Kingdom? And what...
Who Owns Football's Data?
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBData. As the world evolves data is becoming increasingly important. Performance data, medical data, tracking data, financial data, the list seems to never end. In football, players' personal data is increasing at a seemingly exponential rate. But who owns this data? Who is responsible for holding it? And who can make money on it commercially? Ex-manager Russell Slade, 400 players and a global sports company are seeking to find out. The group are preparing to sue gaming and betting compani...
Transfer Rumours in a Social Media Age
August 20, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 44.7 MBWhen the football season draws to a close and the summer arrives, it can only mean one thing… The transfer window is upon us and that brings with it the phenomenon of the transfer rumour But where do these rumours come from? Are they even real to start with? In this episode, we trace a transfer rumour back to its origin and ask: can anything be done about rumour-mongering? Guests: Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) is editor of Football Espana and author of The Frying Pan of Spain: Sevil...
What Does the New Salary Cap Mean for English Football?
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBI don't know about you, but May feels like a lifetime ago. Back then there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of football and nowhere was this feeling stronger than in the EFL. With dozens of clubs at risk of bankruptcy, many within the game thought structural change was necessary After months of talk, Leagues One and Two have finally agreed on hard salary caps for their respective leagues starting this season. Today we explain the new rules and ask, what do they mean for E...
Is Gianni Infantino a Criminal?
August 13, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBI don’t know about you but I find my eyes glazing over when I hear that FIFA is in the news again for something less than salubrious… When it was announced that Swiss prosecutors had opened proceedings on Gianni Infantino, then, you’d be forgiven for raising an eyebrow and continuing scrolling through your feeds. But this case is a little different… In this instance, Infantino is being charged as an individual not as president of FIFA. But despite this, FIFA seem very, very concerned.....
The Human Cost of Football Kits
August 09, 2020 21:03 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWith the 2020/2021 season coming soon for many leagues around Europe, clubs are unveiling their new kits online. The reaction online can be extreme but usually, it focuses on how attractive a shirt is. Important of course. But we rarely consider how the shirts we adore are actually made. Today we look at the practices of multinational sports apparel companies and ask, what is the human cost of making football kits? Guests: Paul Roeland (@polyester) is a transparency coordinator for th...
What's Next for Newcastle?
August 06, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBFour months ago, it looked like Amanda Staveley, the Reuben Brothers and the Saudi Public Investment Fund would be the next owners of Newcastle United. Then, last Thursday, the deal collapsed. Today we explain why and what it means for the future of the club. Guests Liam Kennedy (@LiamJKennedy23) is a Newcastle United writer for JPI Media and co-host of the Mouth of the Tyne podcast Alex Hurst (@tfalex1892) is the Chairman of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust and Editor & host of...
CAS Reveals Why It Overturned Manchester City's Champions League Ban
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThree weeks ago, when CAS made their verdict in the Manchester City FFP case, there was a lot of uncertainty in how it reached its verdict. Then, last Tuesday, CAS released a 93-page document explaining their decision. Today, we examine the CAS verdict and tell you why UEFA may have dropped the ball. Guest: Rob Harris (@RobHarris) is Global Sports Correspondent for the Associated Press. Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday Follow Us: @FT_Podcast_ www.FootballToda...
Başakşehir Breaks Up Turkey's Big Three
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBSince 1959, only two teams outside of Turkey's big three (Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray) have won the league title. Last week İstanbul Başakşehir became the third team to do so. Today, we explain how they did it and what it means for Turkish football. Guest: John McManus (@JohnMcManus06) is an anthropologist and author of 'Welcome to Hell? In Search of the Real Turkish Football' Suggested Reading: 'New Money' Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday Follow Us: ...
What Happens to Home-Field Advantage When There Are No Fans?
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBFor the first time in football history, dozens of games are being played in empty stadiums. This has given us unprecedented insight into how fans impact on-pitch performance. Today we ask: what happens to home-field advantage when there are no fans? Guests: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) is a senior data visualisation journalist at the Financial Times. Stuart Carrington (@StuCarrington07) is a Lecturer in Sports Coaching Science at St Mary's University, London and the author of B...
Is Valencia a Club in Crisis?
July 23, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 36.6 MBWhen Albert Celades was sacked at the end of June, everyone thought it was just another chapter in the story of Peter Lim’s ownership of Valencia. However, over in Singapore, Lim’s daughter, Kim, fired up her Instagram and began typing. "Some Valencia fans are scolding and cursing at my family and I. Don't they get it? The club is ours and we can do anything we want with it. Deal with it." Since Peter Lim took over the club, the ups and downs have been vertiginous. But things seem to h...
Why Premier League Academies are Scaling Up
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBEarlier this month, after years of hard work and preparation the academies of Burnley, Leeds and Crystal Palace were upgraded to Category One status. It is evidence of a larger trend of clubs investing more heavily in their academies and renovating their training grounds. Today, we explain why Premier League clubs are increasing their spending on their academies and what it might mean for the future of British football. Guests: Matt Woosnam (@MattWoosie) covers Crystal Palace for The ...
What does the Manchester City FFP Case Mean for Football?
July 16, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 46.6 MBWhat is football? Who is it for? Big questions to be asking on a nondescript day in July, perhaps. But questions that are being subtly answered all the time whether we recognise it or not. On Monday, we were given a clearer indication of what football is in the present day. That day, Manchester City saw their UEFA Champions League ban overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, raising questions about the usefulness of Financial Fair Play. Does this ruling suggest that the rules ...
Inside the Fight to Keep Wigan Alive
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 24 hours everything changed for Wigan fans. The Latics went from celebrating a 3-0 win over Stoke to a club entering into administration. In this episode, we spoke two Wigan fans who are fighting to keep the club alive. Guests: Adam Conroy is a Wigan fan and secretary of the Wigan Supporters Club (@WiganAthSC). Jay Whittle (@JayWhittle6) is a Wigan fan and freelance contributor to the Wigan Evening Post and Observer. Donate to the Official Wigan Athletic Football Club Fundraiser ...
Who Suffers the Most from Missing Out on the Champions League?
July 09, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 41 MBEvery season, it’s the same. Four teams, four spots. But this season, there’s a twist. With Manchester City the potential recipients of a Champions League ban, we could see a surprise addition to the competition’s English quota. The race for the Champions League will see some clubs’ fortunes made and some clubs’ fortunes dented. In this episode, we ask: what does this year’s race for the Champions League look like? And who is set to lose the most by missing out? Guest: Seb Staffo...
Is Football Coming Back Too Soon in Brazil?
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis weekend as COVID-19 cases in the UK fell, people returned en masse to pubs and restaurants. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Brazilian cities are reopening despite surging cases and deaths of COVID-19. While many experts believe the worst is yet to come, football has returned to Rio de Janeiro causing discord between locals clubs and government officials. Today we look at Brazil's handling of the coronavirus and ask, is football coming back too soon in Brazil? Guest: Tim Vickery ...
Could a Broadcasting Rights Dispute Scupper the Newcastle Takeover Bid?
July 02, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 46.7 MBEarlier this year, it was announced that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia was close to securing an 80% share of Newcastle United. But time has passed and the deal still remains incomplete. In fact, the Premier League have an almighty dilemma on their hands. Not the obvious moral dilemma… but one that involves the esoteric world of broadcasting rights. The introduction of a Saudi player in the marketplace of the Premier League puts the league at the heart of a row that has rive...
Why Are Hull City at War With the Media?
June 29, 2020 05:57 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn 2016 as Hull City were preparing for a season back in the Premier League, fans were calling for the end of Assem Allam's ownership of the club. Now, four years later, the club sit in 21st place, facing possible relegation to League One. Attendances are at a new low and the club have won since January. To make matters worse the club recently banned the Hull Daily Mail from attending their latest home match against Charlton and have publicly condemned an investigation by the Athletic. ...
Is Bayern's Dominance Bad for German Football?
June 25, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 43.7 MB2012 might not seem that long ago but the world was a very different place back then… There was a different political situation for a start… The Olympics were held in London… And Instagram released on Android devices… But in the world of football, something even more remarkable happened… A team named Bayern Munich didn’t win the Bundesliga. Last week, Bayern confirmed that they would finish the season top of the table again. The Bavarian club have now won eight Meisterschalen in ...
Who Really Cancelled Ligue 1?
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBMore than 3 months after it was suspended, the Premier League has returned. Leagues in Germany, Spain, and Italy have also restarted their seasons. France is the only top-5 European league to cancel its season. However, there are still questions about how that decision was made. Today we ask, who really canceled Ligue 1? Guest: Tariq Panja (@tariqpanja) is a sports reporter for the New York Times. Follow Us: @FT_podcast_ www.FootballTodayPodcast.com Additional Reading: 'How...
Why Can Chelsea Buy Timo Werner and Liverpool Can't?
June 18, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 45.3 MBIt’s been quite a year for Timo Werner. Second highest scorer in the Bundesliga, he’s now wanted by a host of Premier League clubs. But after a deal with Bayern Munich fell through last year, everyone was expecting the young German striker to end up in Liverpool. Last week, though, it became apparent that the Merseyside club couldn’t afford him, opening the door for Chelsea to make an approach. In this episode, we ask: why can Chelsea buy Timo Werner and Liverpool can’t? Guests: ...
Are Arsenal Still a Top 6 Club?
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBArsenal have qualified for European competition every season since 1994-1995. As the PL restarts they sit in 9th place, putting their streak in jeopardy. Today we preview Arsenal's remaining 10 games and examine if the Gunners are still a top 6 club. Guest: Tim Stillman (@stillberto) is a writer for Arseblog and a regular contributor to the Arsenal Vision podcast. Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday Follow Us: @FT_Podcast_ www.FootballTodayPodcast.com
How Safe is Project Restart?
June 11, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 41.4 MBIt was the news that everyone had been waiting for: after a long break for coronavirus, the top two divisions of English football were back. But not everyone is happy about the news about the resumption. Despite the best efforts of the FA, the Premier League and the EFL, there are still concerns about the safety of Project Restart. In this episode, we ask: just how safe is Project Restart? Guest: Alex Benham (@aut_omnia) is a PhD student at the University of Oxford whose work fo...
What are the Government's Plans for Football?
June 08, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn May 30th, UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden announced that live sport could return. However, there are public health officials who are still concerned the UK is loosening restrictions too early. Today, we speak Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Sport, Alison McGovern (@Alison_McGovern) to discuss if now is the right time to bring back the Premier League and how the coronavirus pandemic will impact the futures of the EFL and women's football. Su...
Will We Ever Get the Old Harry Kane Back?
June 04, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 37.6 MBWhen an unknown eighteen-year-old scored for Spurs against Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League back in 2011, little did the fans realise what an important role he would play in the club’s history. Fast forward a decade and Harry Kane has a World Cup semi-final and a Champions League final under his belt. But where the rise of Harry Kane has been dramatic, so has his decline. Beset by injury, a hamstring tear against Southampton in January was the latest of the litany of problems the Spu...