Football Weekly
1,155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days 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
Champions League, yet more VAR and the return of fans – Football Weekly
November 25, 2020 17:41 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson to discuss Tuesday’s Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Champions League, yet more VAR and the return of fans – Football Weekly
November 25, 2020 17:41 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson to discuss Tuesday’s Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Pep, Pépé and penalties – Football Weekly
November 23, 2020 15:05 - 50 minutes - 58.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Ben Fisher and John Ashdown to discuss José v Pep (Part 24), Fulham’s comedy penalties, and Chelsea being quite good. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Pep, Pépé and penalties – Football Weekly
November 23, 2020 15:05 - 50 minutes - 58.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Ben Fisher and John Ashdown to discuss José v Pep (Part 24), Fulham’s comedy penalties, and Chelsea being quite good. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Wales are promoted! And is Foden the new Grealish?– Football Weekly Extra
November 19, 2020 14:51 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss England’s conclusive triumph over Iceland, a game that actually mattered for Wales and a tribute to Olivier Giroud. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Wales are promoted! And is Foden the new Grealish?– Football Weekly Extra
November 19, 2020 14:51 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss England’s conclusive triumph over Iceland, a game that actually mattered for Wales and a tribute to Olivier Giroud. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Football and how the game handles mental health – Football Weekly special
November 17, 2020 17:15 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Archie Rhind-Tutt, as well as former professional footballer and now writer/filmmaker Marvin Sordell, and Alex Mills, the head of education for Sporting Chance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Football and how the game handles mental health – Football Weekly special
November 17, 2020 17:15 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Archie Rhind-Tutt, as well as former professional footballer and now writer/filmmaker Marvin Sordell, and Alex Mills, the head of education for Sporting Chance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
England's Nations League flop, Wales win and WSL drama – Football Weekly
November 16, 2020 15:36 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Jonathan Liew and Ed Aarons to discuss the latest Nations League action. Plus: Suzy Wrack reviews an exciting weekend of comebacks in the Women’s Super League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
England's Nations League flop, Wales win and WSL drama – Football Weekly
November 16, 2020 15:36 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Jonathan Liew and Ed Aarons to discuss the latest Nations League action. Plus: Suzy Wrack reviews an exciting weekend of comebacks in the Women’s Super League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off triumph never in doubt – Football Weekly Extra
November 13, 2020 14:32 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Anne-Marie Batson, John Brewin and Jim Burke to discuss Scotland’s triumph, Northern Ireland’s heartbreak, meaningless friendlies, Greg Clarke and an exciting weekend of WSL action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off triumph never in doubt – Football Weekly Extra
November 13, 2020 14:32 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Anne-Marie Batson, John Brewin and Jim Burke to discuss Scotland’s triumph, Northern Ireland’s heartbreak, meaningless friendlies, Greg Clarke and an exciting weekend of WSL action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Has Zlatan Ibrahimovic found the Holy Grail? – Football Weekly
November 10, 2020 16:56 - 52 minutes - 60.8 MBMax Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bayern winning Der Klassiker again, bother for Real Madrid and a Gladbach scorpion kick. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Has Zlatan Ibrahimovic found the Holy Grail? – Football Weekly
November 10, 2020 16:56 - 52 minutes - 60.8 MBMax Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bayern winning Der Klassiker again, bother for Real Madrid and a Gladbach scorpion kick. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Premier League highs and panenka lows – Football Weekly
November 09, 2020 15:59 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Gregg Bakowski and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the horror show for Arteta at the Emirates and the rest of the Premier League results. Plus that Ademola Lookman penalty. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Premier League highs and panenka lows – Football Weekly
November 09, 2020 15:59 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Gregg Bakowski and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the horror show for Arteta at the Emirates and the rest of the Premier League results. Plus that Ademola Lookman penalty. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Manchester United malaise, pressing and handball – Football Weekly Extra
November 05, 2020 15:11 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Natasha Henry and Jonathan Liew to discuss Manchester United’s defending, wins for Chelsea, Dortmund and Barça, the dress code for managers and a weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Manchester United malaise, pressing and handball – Football Weekly Extra
November 05, 2020 15:11 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBMax Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Natasha Henry and Jonathan Liew to discuss Manchester United’s defending, wins for Chelsea, Dortmund and Barça, the dress code for managers and a weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Champions League latest, flying Foxes and more – Football Weekly
November 04, 2020 14:49 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBMax Rushden, Barney Ronay, Paul MacInnes and Simon Burnton discuss Liverpool’s dominant display over Atalanta, Manchester City taking care of Olympiakos, Leicester, a life-affirming assist and a wasted goalkeeper goal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Champions League latest, flying Foxes and more – Football Weekly
November 04, 2020 14:49 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBMax Rushden, Barney Ronay, Paul MacInnes and Simon Burnton discuss Liverpool’s dominant display over Atalanta, Manchester City taking care of Olympiakos, Leicester, a life-affirming assist and a wasted goalkeeper goal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
A Nobby Stiles tribute and is Ward-Prowse the new Le Tissier? – Football Weekly
November 02, 2020 16:46 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBMax Rushden and co pay tribute to Nobby Stiles, ask if it’s all over for Aston Villa and discuss James Ward-Prowse, Thomas Partey and Manchester City’s Women’s FA Cup final victory This podcast was amended on Monday 1st November. An earlier version wrongfully stated that Gerd Müller had died from dementia.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
A Nobby Stiles tribute and is Ward-Prowse the new Le Tissier? – Football Weekly
November 02, 2020 16:46 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBMax Rushden and co pay tribute to Nobby Stiles, ask if it’s all over for Aston Villa and discuss James Ward-Prowse, Thomas Partey and Manchester City’s Women’s FA Cup final victory This podcast was amended on Monday 1st November. An earlier version wrongfully stated that Gerd Müller had died from dementia.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Saint Marcus and the 'real' Ole Gunnar Solskjær? – Football Weekly Extra
October 29, 2020 16:03 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Marcus Rashford’s heroic week, the rest of the Champions League and whether there’s more to Ole Gunnar Solskjær than meets the eye.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Saint Marcus and the 'real' Ole Gunnar Solskjær? – Football Weekly Extra
October 29, 2020 16:03 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Marcus Rashford’s heroic week, the rest of the Champions League and whether there’s more to Ole Gunnar Solskjær than meets the eye.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Bartomeu’s mic drop and another injury for Liverpool – Football Weekly
October 28, 2020 16:10 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBFaye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Nick Ames and Sid Lowe discuss the resignation of Barcelona’s president and Tuesday night’s Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Bartomeu’s mic drop and another injury for Liverpool – Football Weekly
October 28, 2020 16:10 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBFaye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Nick Ames and Sid Lowe discuss the resignation of Barcelona’s president and Tuesday night’s Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Aston Villa's reality check and Kevin McCarra tributes – Football Weekly
October 26, 2020 16:41 - 56 minutes - 78.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and John Brewin to discuss the top-flight weekend. Sid Lowe also joins to talk about the clásico, and Jonathan Wilson leads the tributes to Kevin McCarra. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Aston Villa's reality check and Kevin McCarra tributes – Football Weekly
October 26, 2020 16:41 - 56 minutes - 78.6 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and John Brewin to discuss the top-flight weekend. Sid Lowe also joins to talk about the clásico, and Jonathan Wilson leads the tributes to Kevin McCarra. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Real Madrid shocked by Shakhtar before El Clásico – Football Weekly Extra
October 22, 2020 13:39 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Ed Aarons discuss wins for Liverpool and Manchester City, before Sid Lowe joins to dissect Madrid’s defeat, Bayern routing Atlético and a preview of El Clásico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Real Madrid shocked by Shakhtar before El Clásico – Football Weekly Extra
October 22, 2020 13:39 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Ed Aarons discuss wins for Liverpool and Manchester City, before Sid Lowe joins to dissect Madrid’s defeat, Bayern routing Atlético and a preview of El Clásico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
The Champions League returns and more breakaway talk – Football Weekly
October 21, 2020 15:26 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Nicky Bandini and Anne-Marie Batson discuss Manchester United’s 2-1 win at PSG, Chelsea’s draw with Sevilla and more breakaway league rumours. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
The Champions League returns and more breakaway talk – Football Weekly
October 21, 2020 15:26 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Nicky Bandini and Anne-Marie Batson discuss Manchester United’s 2-1 win at PSG, Chelsea’s draw with Sevilla and more breakaway league rumours. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Moyes dances, Liverpool lose Van Dijk and Villa march on – Football Weekly
October 19, 2020 14:48 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Andy Hunter, Natasha Henry and Ewan Murray to run through a weekend of late goals, VAR’s latest impact on the beautiful game, Sergio Agüero’s handsiness, and the first Old Firm derby of the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Moyes dances, Liverpool lose Van Dijk and Villa march on – Football Weekly
October 19, 2020 14:48 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Andy Hunter, Natasha Henry and Ewan Murray to run through a weekend of late goals, VAR’s latest impact on the beautiful game, Sergio Agüero’s handsiness, and the first Old Firm derby of the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
England see red, Scotland soar and Big Picture fades – Football Weekly Extra
October 15, 2020 16:06 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacqui Oatley and Jonathan Wilson to discuss England’s defeat to Denmark, plus all the latest Nations League games. We look at the implications of Project Big Picture being rejected by the Premier League, and Suzanne Wrack tells us what’s next for the Women’s Super League.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
England see red, Scotland soar and Big Picture fades – Football Weekly Extra
October 15, 2020 16:06 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacqui Oatley and Jonathan Wilson to discuss England’s defeat to Denmark, plus all the latest Nations League games. We look at the implications of Project Big Picture being rejected by the Premier League, and Suzanne Wrack tells us what’s next for the Women’s Super League.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Football and its relationship with gambling – Football Weekly special
October 13, 2020 16:31 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Philippe Auclair to examine the game’s ‘gamblification’ with the betting industry. We hear from James Grimes, who was a gambling addict for 12 years, Rob Davies, The Guardian’s business reporter who specialises in the gambling industry, and Brigid Simmonds, chair of the Betting and Gaming Council. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Football and its relationship with gambling – Football Weekly special
October 13, 2020 16:31 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Philippe Auclair to examine the game’s ‘gamblification’ with the betting industry. We hear from James Grimes, who was a gambling addict for 12 years, Rob Davies, The Guardian’s business reporter who specialises in the gambling industry, and Brigid Simmonds, chair of the Betting and Gaming Council. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Project Big Picture, pay-per-view TV and Arsène Wenger – Football Weekly
October 12, 2020 14:15 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Marcus Bean and Elis James to discuss England beating Belgium, Ireland v Wales – seriously – and Project Big Picture. Donald McRae is also on hand to talk all things Wenger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Project Big Picture, pay-per-view TV and Arsène Wenger – Football Weekly
October 12, 2020 14:15 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Marcus Bean and Elis James to discuss England beating Belgium, Ireland v Wales – seriously – and Project Big Picture. Donald McRae is also on hand to talk all things Wenger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Nations League, Next Generation and Macclesfield – Football Weekly Extra
October 08, 2020 14:20 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Faye Carruthers and Ben Fisher discuss the Nations League, Gareth Southgate as headteacher and the plight of EFL clubs, before Marcus Christenson joins to talk all things Next Generation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Nations League, Next Generation and Macclesfield – Football Weekly Extra
October 08, 2020 14:20 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBMax Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Faye Carruthers and Ben Fisher discuss the Nations League, Gareth Southgate as headteacher and the plight of EFL clubs, before Marcus Christenson joins to talk all things Next Generation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Partey on deadline day and a Messi happiness index – Football Weekly
October 06, 2020 16:33 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe and Archie Rhind-Tutt for the latest from transfer deadline day, including Arsenal’s signing of Atlético midfielder Thomas Partey, Edinson Cavani to Manchester United and Jack Wilshere to nowhere, plus an update from the top leagues around the continent. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Partey on deadline day and a Messi happiness index – Football Weekly
October 06, 2020 16:33 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe and Archie Rhind-Tutt for the latest from transfer deadline day, including Arsenal’s signing of Atlético midfielder Thomas Partey, Edinson Cavani to Manchester United and Jack Wilshere to nowhere, plus an update from the top leagues around the continent. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
What has happened to the Premier League? – Football Weekly
October 05, 2020 14:22 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBMax Rushden and co discuss Aston Villa’s rout of Liverpool, Manchester United’s surrender to Spurs and perhaps the greatest 1-1 draw of all time at Elland Road. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
What has happened to the Premier League? – Football Weekly
October 05, 2020 14:22 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBMax Rushden and co discuss Aston Villa’s rout of Liverpool, Manchester United’s surrender to Spurs and perhaps the greatest 1-1 draw of all time at Elland Road. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Calvert-Lewin on fire and fake crowds leaving games early – Football Weekly
October 01, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Doyle and Jonathan Liew. They discuss the recent Carabao Cup action, including another hat-trick for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, José Mourinho chasing Eric Dier down the tunnel, Paul Doyle’s unusual recipe for improving the League Cup, Jonathan Liew on the Borussia Dortmund model and fake crowds leaving games early. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Calvert-Lewin on fire and fake crowds leaving games early – Football Weekly
October 01, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Doyle and Jonathan Liew. They discuss the recent Carabao Cup action, including another hat-trick for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, José Mourinho chasing Eric Dier down the tunnel, Paul Doyle’s unusual recipe for improving the League Cup, Jonathan Liew on the Borussia Dortmund model and fake crowds leaving games early. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Liverpool too good for Arsenal and how to save the EFL – Football Weekly
September 29, 2020 15:53 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBMax Rushden and Barry Glendenning are joined by Jordan Jarrett Bryan, Rory Smith, as well as Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe, to discuss Liverpool, Arsenal, sad times for Fulham and the German Sam Allardyce. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Liverpool too good for Arsenal and how to save the EFL – Football Weekly
September 29, 2020 15:53 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBMax Rushden and Barry Glendenning are joined by Jordan Jarrett Bryan, Rory Smith, as well as Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe, to discuss Liverpool, Arsenal, sad times for Fulham and the German Sam Allardyce. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod