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Football Weekly

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Join 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

Haaland hitting higher targets and Watford woes – Football Weekly Extra

May 04, 2023 12:31 - 55 minutes - 93.9 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Simon Burnton and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Erling Haaland’s goalscoring exploits and much more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Arsenal add to Chelsea’s woes and Big Sam rides again – Football Weekly

May 03, 2023 11:44 - 48 minutes - 84.1 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Nick Ames as Frank Lampard’s Chelsea lose their sixth game in a row. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City back on top and have we seen peak Spurs? – Football Weekly

May 01, 2023 13:02 - 56 minutes - 95.5 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss all the top-flight drama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Isak’s spellbinding dribble and is it all over for Southampton? – Football Weekly Extra

April 28, 2023 00:45 - 53 minutes - 91.6 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as the latest round of midweek Premier League fixtures concludes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City pick apart Arsenal’s title hopes – Football Weekly Extra

April 27, 2023 11:17 - 56 minutes - 95 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Fadugba as Manchester City beat Arsenal 4-1, while Chelsea slump again, Liverpool win in London and news from Italy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Shambolic Spurs, an all-Manchester final and Wrexham up – Football Weekly

April 24, 2023 11:56 - 57 minutes - 96.8 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Jonathan Wilson after an important weekend in the Premier League and FA Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

The Audio Long Read: The impossible job – inside the world of Premier League referees

April 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

We’re bringing you a special episode today from our sister podcast, The Audio Long Read. Players, pundits and fans complain bitterly that referees are getting worse each season – but is that fair?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City show no mercy in Munich and what now for handball law? – Football Weekly Extra

April 20, 2023 11:33 - 52 minutes - 89.4 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Lars Sivertsen as Manchester City and Internazionale complete the Champions League semi-final lineup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Chelsea’s reality check and the simple joy of pick-up games – Football Weekly

April 19, 2023 11:47 - 53 minutes - 90.6 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Napoli bid farewell to the Champions League. Plus James Bird from Mundial is here to talk about the joy of pick-up football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City gain edge in title race as Arsenal wobble – Football Weekly

April 17, 2023 12:42 - 59 minutes - 98.4 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Nedum Onuoha to review the weekend’s action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Chelsea fizzle in Madrid, Milan fireworks and more – Football Weekly Extra

April 13, 2023 10:47 - 50 minutes - 86.2 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as the men’s Champions League quarter-finals continue. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City muller Bayern and Dean Smith returns – Football Weekly

April 12, 2023 12:06 - 53 minutes - 89.7 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Philippe Auclair as the men’s Champions League quarter-finals kick off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Two points dropped or one gained for Arsenal at Anfield? – Football Weekly

April 10, 2023 11:44 - 58 minutes - 97.4 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and Will Unwin after another enthralling weekend at both ends of the table.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Can Frank Lampard fix Chelsea? – Football Weekly Extra

April 06, 2023 10:50 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Jonathan Liew as Newcastle United thrash West Ham and Chelsea look set to bring in Frank Lampard as manager (again).. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Chelsea and Liverpool extend drought and Villa eye Europe – Football Weekly

April 05, 2023 11:51 - 57 minutes - 95.1 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the latest Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Rodgers and Potter out on busy Premier League weekend – Football Weekly

April 03, 2023 12:33 - 59 minutes - 98.7 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay after two top-flight managers depart on the same day. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Premier League returns and Qatar revisited – Football Weekly Extra

March 30, 2023 11:39 - 53 minutes - 89.3 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Nick Ames, Lucy Ward and Nedum Onuoha to preview the upcoming top-flight fixtures and discuss the situation in Qatar, 100 days on from the World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Scotland stun Spain at Hampden and Belgium make history – Football Weekly

March 29, 2023 12:11 - 52 minutes - 88 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Jonathan Fadugba and Jim Burke look back at all the international action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Starboy Saka, last-gasp Wales and arrivederci Antonio – Football Weekly

March 27, 2023 12:15 - 57 minutes - 96 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Troy Townsend and Nooruddean Choudry after a weekend of international football. Plus cameos from Keith Bailie and Elis James.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Harry Kane leads England to first win in Italy since 1961 – Football Weekly podcast

March 24, 2023 01:19 - 52 minutes - 87.8 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nicky Bandini as Harry Kane became England’s all-time record scorer in Naples. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Euro 2024 qualifiers and the return of Roy Hodgson – Football Weekly

March 22, 2023 13:12 - 56 minutes - 94.1 MB

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Mark Langdon preview the upcoming international fixtures, while Suzy Wrack is here on the BBC’s recent investigation into the Afghanistan women’s national team. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Conte’s off-pitch outburst and Mitrovic’s on-field rage – Football Weekly

March 20, 2023 12:43 - 56 minutes - 94.4 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Will Unwin to review the weekend action, from the Premier League and FA Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Napoli break new ground and Liverpool are bundled out – Football Weekly Extra

March 16, 2023 13:15 - 53 minutes - 75.5 MB

Max Rushden, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini, Jonathan Fadugba and Jonathan Liew discuss Wednesday’s Champions League and Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Haaland hits new heights and Inter scrape through – Football Weekly Extra

March 15, 2023 15:50 - 57 minutes - 80.8 MB

Max Rushden, Nedum Onuoha, Philippe Auclair and Lars Sivertsen discuss Manchester City’s demolition of RB Leipzig and look ahead to Wednesday night’s games. Plus; Phillipe brings us the latest from his Fifa corner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Linekergate and the weekend’s Premier League verdict – Football Weekly podcast

March 13, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Max Rushden, Jonathan Wilson, Troy Townsend and Nooruddean Choudry discuss the Gary Lineker fallout and actual football in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Spurs and PSG slump out of Europe with a whimper – Football Weekly Extra

March 09, 2023 13:36 - 52 minutes - 75 MB

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Champions League joy for Bayern and Milan … but woe elsewhere. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Graham Potter’s big night and Club Brugge’s lack of fight – Football Weekly

March 08, 2023 12:59 - 50 minutes - 88.3 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Benfica book their places in the Champions League quarter-finals, plus wood and supermodels. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Crisis, what crisis? Liverpool hit Manchester United for seven – Football Weekly

March 06, 2023 13:37 - 57 minutes - 97.7 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Barney Ronay to review the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

A historic night for Grimsby and Arsenal hit four to go five clear – Football Weekly

March 02, 2023 13:32 - 54 minutes - 94.1 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Lars Sivertsen after midweek FA Cup and Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Football and disability – Football Weekly special

February 28, 2023 10:36 - 57 minutes - 97.7 MB

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan speak to the CEO of Level Playing Field along with a host of fans, journalists and charity ambassadors about the match-day experience of disabled fans, how – if – things have changed and how important media representation is. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Casemiro furthers case for player of the season at Wembley – Football Weekly podcast

February 27, 2023 14:35 - 57 minutes - 98.4 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and Nedum Onuoha to dissect the League Cup final and Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City pegged back again and the English game’s white paper – Football Weekly Extra

February 23, 2023 13:45 - 56 minutes - 96.9 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson after more Champions League knockout action, plus Kevin Miles from the FSA joins to discuss the new football white paper. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

A Real hammering for Liverpool in the Champions League - Football Weekly

February 22, 2023 12:47 - 55 minutes - 94.3 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe, Jonathan Fadugba and Archie Rhind-Tutt after the latest round of 16 action in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Arsenal on top, drum’n’bass Q&As and Rashford on fire – Football Weekly podcast

February 20, 2023 12:38 - 58 minutes - 98.3 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and John Brewin to review the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City leapfrog Arsenal while Chelsea slip up again – Football Weekly Extra

February 16, 2023 14:30 - 47 minutes - 67.9 MB

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen discuss the top-of-the-table Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, and all the action from the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Champions League troubles for flat PSG and Spurs – Football Weekly

February 15, 2023 13:42 - 56 minutes - 79.8 MB

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Nicky Bandini and Marva Kreel on the Champions League action and the Merseyside derby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Nathan Jones, we hardly knew ye – Football Weekly podcast

February 13, 2023 15:55 - 56 minutes - 79.9 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, and Nooruddean Choudry to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Leeds’ no-manager bounce and a big weekend ahead – Football Weekly Extra

February 09, 2023 12:59 - 45 minutes - 80.5 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Lucy Ward to preview the upcoming round of Premier League fixtures. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City investigated, an EFL round-up and Southend United – Football Weekly

February 08, 2023 13:38 - 54 minutes - 92.8 MB

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Ben Fisher round up the latest stories in the Football League. Plus Kieran Maguire and James Schooley join to discuss the latest at Manchester City and Southend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Citizens Kaned by Spurs and Sean Dyche rides again – Football Weekly

February 06, 2023 12:47 - 58 minutes - 98.2 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha and Jonathan Wilson to review the weekend’s action as the Premier League’s top two both lost. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester United cruise to Wembley and a Mundial cameo – Football Weekly Extra

February 02, 2023 13:30 - 55 minutes - 78.4 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul MacInnes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, and James Bird to discuss the latest action and transfers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Newcastle are roared to Wembley and transfer window shuts – Football Weekly

February 01, 2023 13:29 - 54 minutes - 92.6 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Lars Sivertsen as Newcastle make their first major final since 1999. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

A Wrexham blockbuster and Brighton rock Liverpool again – Football Weekly

January 30, 2023 13:02 - 53 minutes - 92 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and John Brewin to reflect on the fourth round of the FA Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester United close on Wembley and an FA Cup preview – Football Weekly Extra

January 26, 2023 12:40 - 45 minutes - 80 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jonathan Fadugba to discuss the Carabao Cup and the upcoming FA Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Everton in crisis and Newcastle on the road to Wembley – Football Weekly

January 25, 2023 14:31 - 56 minutes - 95.5 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Nicky Bandini and Marva Kreel to discuss the latest on and off the pitch. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

A throwback classic between Arsenal and Manchester United – Football Weekly

January 23, 2023 14:07 - 55 minutes - 94.7 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Barney Ronay and Robyn Cowen as Arsenal overcome rivals to keep their title dreams alive. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Palace halt Manchester United charge. Plus the John Yems findings – Football Weekly Extra

January 19, 2023 13:35 - 55 minutes - 94.3 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Nedum Onuoha, John Brewin and Nick Ames after midweek action in the Premier League and FA Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Sam Kerr does Sam Kerr things on WSL’s big return – Women’s Football Weekly

January 18, 2023 10:53 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MB

With the return of the WSL, we wanted to bring you the latest episode of our brilliant Women’s Football Weekly podcast. In it, Faye Carruthers has Suzanne Wrack, Ceylon Andi Hickman and Moyo Abiona alongside her to round up all the action after the winter break. Make sure to search, listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Napoli surge on in Serie A while PSG remain patchy – Football Weekly

January 17, 2023 11:49 - 55 minutes - 94.3 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair for the first Europod of 2023. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

North London and Manchester turn red on derby-filled weekend - Football Weekly

January 16, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Troy Townsend and Nooruddean Choudry to discuss the dramatic Premier League matches. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

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