Football Weekly
1,143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsJoin Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest action from the Premier League and beyond. Football Weekly has reported on matches from all of the following: Premier League, Euros, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Champions League, Europa Conference League, Women’s Euros, Women’s World Cup, and the WSL (Women’s Super League). Football Weekly talks about teams such as: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), Liverpool, Tottenham / Spurs, Chelsea, Everton, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Inter, Juventus, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukaya Saka, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Raheem Sterling, Jordan Pickford, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. Football Weekly also talks about: UEFA, FIFA, FA, soccer, the offside rule, and VAR. Football Weekly is a panel discussion, featuring: journalism, informed punditry, issues, talking points, in-depth debate, and sometimes alternative viewpoints. The show is: funny, amusing, laugh-out-loud, and lighthearted; 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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Episodes
Have Everton dashed Liverpool’s title dreams? – Football Weekly Extra
April 25, 2024 10:48 - 48 minutes - 85.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Robyn Cowen as Liverpool lose the Merseyside derby … and maybe more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Arsenal thrash Chelsea and a Football League update – Football Weekly
April 24, 2024 11:19 - 58 minutes - 99.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek as Arsenal beat Chelsea 5-0 and to run through the EFL as those divisions reach a conclusion in the coming weeks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
An episode from Women’s Football Weekly – Fifpro exclusive interview
April 23, 2024 14:14 - 1 hour - 107 MBFaye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack for an exclusive interview with Fifpro representatives Sarah Gregorius and Alex Culvin, plus Dutch International player, Merel van Dongen, to discuss how the number of games elite athletes are playing is impacting them on and off the pitch. Also, Sophie Downey joins to round up all the weekend’s action in the Champion’s League and WSL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Cup heartbreak for Coventry sets up Manchester derby final – Football Weekly
April 22, 2024 11:17 - 59 minutes - 100 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and John Brewin as Coventry go so close to one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Manchester City and Arsenal crash out of Champions League – Football Weekly Extra
April 18, 2024 11:14 - 54 minutes - 93.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe as Real Madrid and Bayern account for Manchester City and Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
PSG and Dortmund thrill in two classic Champions League quarter-finals – Football Weekly
April 17, 2024 12:14 - 57 minutes - 98.5 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Borussia Dortmund and PSG book their places in the Champions League last four. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Advantage Manchester City in the title race? – Football Weekly
April 15, 2024 12:25 - 58 minutes - 98.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Barney Ronay as both Arsenal and Liverpool lose in a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Barça’s kids are alright and Dortmund give themselves a chance - Football Weekly Extra
April 11, 2024 10:49 - 50 minutes - 87.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon after another brilliant Champions League quarter final between PSG and Barcelona. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Harry Kane returns to haunt Arsenal but Erling Haaland stifled – Football Weekly podcast
April 10, 2024 11:24 - 52 minutes - 91.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Will Unwin and Sid Lowe after two belting Champions League quarter-finals first legs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Liverpool and Villa drop crucial points in Premier League drama – Football Weekly
April 08, 2024 15:24 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, and Dan Bardell to discuss all of the weekend’s Premier League action, along with paying tribute to the late Joe Kinnear. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Fantastic Foden and an easy night for Arsenal – Football Weekly Extra
April 04, 2024 11:56 - 56 minutes - 96 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Jonathan Fadugba as Arsenal and Manchester City claim important wins in the hunt for the Premier League title. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Spurs stumble in race for the top four – Football Weekly
April 03, 2024 11:29 - 51 minutes - 89.7 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Paul MacInnes as they look back on some midweek Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Advantage Liverpool in the title race? – Football Weekly
April 01, 2024 11:02 - 57 minutes - 97.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as Liverpool move two points clear the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Manchester City v Arsenal: a potential title decider? – Football Weekly Extra
March 28, 2024 13:18 - 56 minutes - 96.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and John Brewin to preview the upcoming weekend of Premier League football, including a huge game between Manchester City and Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Heartbreak for Wales, joy for Poland, Georgia and Ukraine – Football Weekly
March 27, 2024 12:13 - 56 minutes - 96.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Wilson and Ben Fisher as Wales fail to qualify for Euro 2024. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Brazil give England food for thought and Wales one step away – Football Weekly
March 25, 2024 13:16 - 58 minutes - 99.7 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Nedum Onuoha to discuss England’s loss to Brazil on Saturday evening and whether anything can or should be learned from the friendly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Could Kobbie Mainoo solve England’s midfield puzzle? – Football Weekly Extra
March 21, 2024 13:23 - 49 minutes - 87.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Ben Fisher to discuss England’s upcoming friendlies and Wales’ playoff hopes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Nottingham Forest’s points deduction and an EFL round-up – Football Weekly
March 19, 2024 13:40 - 58 minutes - 99.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by George Elek, Jonathan Fadugba and Sanny Rudravajhala as Nottingham Forest are handed a four-point penalty for breaking Premier League rules. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
FA Cup magic is alive at Old Trafford and Molineux – Football Weekly
March 18, 2024 13:17 - 58 minutes - 99.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Paul MacInnes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Robyn Cowen after Manchester United beat Liverpool in extra time in a thrilling game to make the FA Cup semi-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Atlético rock Inter and Bournemouth bounce back – Football Weekly Extra
March 14, 2024 11:41 - 55 minutes - 94.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Archie Rhind-Tutt, John Brewin and Sid Lowe, as Atlético knock out Inter and Bournemouth come back from 3-0 down to beat Luton Town. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Arsenal pip Porto, plus a night at the Belgrade derby – Football Weekly
March 13, 2024 11:57 - 50 minutes - 87.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Nick Ames, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Liew as Arsenal beat Porto on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2014, where they’re joined by Barça. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
A classic at Anfield and Arsenal go top – Football Weekly
March 11, 2024 12:11 - 55 minutes - 95.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Ceylon Andi-Hickman as Liverpool and Manchester City draw 1-1 at Anfield to leave the top three separated by just one point. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Manchester City kick on and Madrid edge past Leipzig – Football Weekly Extra
March 07, 2024 12:28 - 59 minutes - 100 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Manchester City make the quarter-finals of the Champions League without really breaking a sweat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Harry Kane does the business for Bayern – Football Weekly
March 06, 2024 12:16 - 49 minutes - 86.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Nicky Bandini as Bayern Munich and PSG book their places in the Champions League quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Is Phil Foden the best player in the Premier League right now? – Football Weekly
March 04, 2024 13:20 - 58 minutes - 98.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Troy Townsend as Manchester City win the Manchester derby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
The Guardian’s new podcast series about AI: Black Box – prologue
March 02, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 31.3 MBWe wanted to bring you this episode from our new series, Black Box. In it, Michael Safi explores seven stories and the thread that ties them together: artificial intelligence. In this prologue, Hannah (not her real name) has met Noah and he has changed her life for the better. So why does she have concerns about him? If you like what you hear, make sure to search and subscribe to Black Box, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.co...
Klopp’s kids ride again and Manchester derby preview – Football Weekly Extra
February 29, 2024 12:59 - 57 minutes - 97.5 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nedum Onuoha to look back at the week’s FA Cup drama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Bowen’s brilliance fires West Ham and an EFL round-up – Football Weekly
February 27, 2024 12:40 - 58 minutes - 98.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek as West Ham beat Brentford 4-2 to ease the pressure on David Moyes, while the panel pick over the Football League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Is the narrative of Klopp's kids v Chelsea’s billions unfair? – Football Weekly podcast
February 26, 2024 13:38 - 56 minutes - 95.5 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Ed Aarons as Liverpool beat Chelsea to win the first silverware of Klopp’s farewell season.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Arsenal falter in Porto and Liverpool’s Luton scare – Football Weekly Extra
February 22, 2024 13:06 - 52 minutes - 90.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Lars Sivertsen to review Arsenal’s loss 1-0 away at Porto, Napoli and Barcelona’s 1-1 draw and to preview the League Cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Can Inter go all the way and what will Glasner bring to Palace? – Football Weekly
February 21, 2024 12:48 - 55 minutes - 94.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as they react to Inter’s win over Atletico Madrid and the departures of Roy Hodgson and Thomas Tuchel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
An episode from Women’s Football Weekly: WSL title race blown open as City beat Chelsea
February 20, 2024 15:54 - 56 minutes - 80.3 MBAfter a bumper weekend of WSL action, Faye Carruthers has Suzanne Wrack, Emma Sanders and Chris Paouros alongside her on our Women’s Football Weekly podcast to discuss Manchester City’s big win over Chelsea and what it could mean for the topsy-turvy title race. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Was City’s Chelsea draw just an off day for Erling Haaland? – Football Weekly podcast
February 19, 2024 12:38 - 59 minutes - 100 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Lucy Ward as Manchester City drop points against Chelsea while Liverpool and Arsenal secure convincing wins. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Fitba corner returns and are Bayern Munich in crisis? – Football Weekly Extra podcast
February 15, 2024 12:55 - 54 minutes - 93.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Ewan Murray as Bayern Munich lose 1-0 to Lazio in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Manchester City enjoy Copenhagen cruise and Mansfield hit nine – Football Weekly
February 14, 2024 11:46 - 50 minutes - 88.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as the Champions League knockout stages begin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Arsenal re-stake their claim as title contenders – Football Weekly podcast
February 12, 2024 12:39 - 58 minutes - 98.5 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Will Unwin to talk Premier League, blue cards, Afcon and Asian Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Will Chelsea save their season with cup double? – Football Weekly Extra podcast
February 08, 2024 13:56 - 48 minutes - 69 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha, and Robyn Cowen to discuss the FA Cup and review the Afcon and Asian Cup semis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Who is going to win the Africa Cup of Nations? – Football Weekly
February 06, 2024 14:26 - 53 minutes - 75.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Osasu Obayiuwana, and Solace Chukwu to discuss the Africa Cup Of Nations, Asian Cup and another win for Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Arsenal back in title hunt, Southgate’s obsession with Henderson and more – Football Weekly
February 05, 2024 13:47 - 57 minutes - 81.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend, and Jacob Steinberg to discuss all of the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Reds rout Blues, plus Afcon and Asian Cup stories – Football Weekly Extra
February 01, 2024 15:21 - 55 minutes - 78.1 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, and Jonathan Wilson to discuss the latest Premier League games, Afcon and the Asian Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Glad Hatters, Arsenal saved by Jesus and steak chat – Football Weekly
January 31, 2024 13:13 - 58 minutes - 82.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, and Mark Langdon to discuss all of Tuesday night’s Premier League games, along with the Asian Cup, Afcon and much more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Jürgen Klopp to step down at Liverpool as Maidstone step up – Football Weekly
January 29, 2024 14:22 - 59 minutes - 84.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba, John Brewin and Andy Hunter to discuss Jürgen Klopp, all the weekend’s FA Cup action and the dangers of falling into the pocket of Big Steak. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Pochettino goes to Wembley, goujons and Maidstone – Football Weekly Extra podcast
January 25, 2024 15:27 - 48 minutes - 84.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the Carabao Cup semi-finals and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Football’s reaction to crisis in the Middle East – Football Weekly special
January 24, 2024 15:18 - 1 hour - 104 MBMax Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Karim Zidan, Uri Levy and Craig Foster to discuss football’s reaction to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Liverpool go five points clear but can they sustain title push? – Football Weekly
January 22, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 90.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Lars Sivertsen as Liverpool and Arsenal claim big wins at the top of the table. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
FA Cup replay drama and the plight of Reading – Football Weekly Extra
January 18, 2024 13:09 - 52 minutes - 90.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Ben Fisher, Robyn Cowen and Troy Townsend to cover the FA Cup third-round replays, preview the weekend’s Premier League action and hear about the Royals’ troubles in Reading. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Afcon: the story so far. And Mourinho sacked by Roma – Football Weekly
January 17, 2024 13:15 - 47 minutes - 84.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Solace Chukwu and Osasu Obayiuwana to cover the latest from the Africa Cup of Nations, along with the fall-out from Roma giving José Mourinho the boot. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Kevin De Bruyne back with a bang for Manchester City – Football Weekly
January 15, 2024 12:35 - 56 minutes - 95.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Paul MacInnes, Nedum Onuoha and Nooruddean Choudry as Manchester City beat Newcastle in a thriller at St James’ Park, Spurs hold Manchester United and fans take action at Reading. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Chelsea’s Carabao Cup blow and a Premier League preview – Football Weekly Extra
January 11, 2024 13:01 - 54 minutes - 93.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Simon Burnton and Jonathan Fadugba discuss the first legs of the League Cup semis as Liverpool fight back against Fulham, transfer news and the ‘winter break’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Tributes to Franz Beckenbauer and a European roundup – Football Weekly
January 09, 2024 13:10 - 58 minutes - 98.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe, Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt to pay tribute to Franz Beckenbauer and round up the latest stories in Spain and Italy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod