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#FTLOL - 200th Episode Special - World Cup Dream Team
November 16, 2022 21:32 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBThe big episode is finally here!!! We've hit a huge milestone on this one as we reach our 200th episode and for this one we have run a competition for a special world cup themed episode. We have asked various football podcasters, authors and content creators to submit their greatest world cup 11 with some very strict criteria as follows: - Can only pick maximum of 2 players per nation - Must pick at least 2 players who have not won the world cup -Can include a maximum of 5 golden ball ...
#FTLOL - Top 10 players not going to the Qatar World Cup
November 11, 2022 21:29 - 17 minutes - 7.86 MBThe World Cup is the biggest sporting tournament in the world and the ultimate prize in football. But in this year's tournament there will be some world class players missing out due to either not qualifying,injury or a shock exclusion from the squad. Jack ranks the top 10 current players who won't be going to Qatar for the World Cup this winter. If you like world cup content,we've got a big episode coming up next!!! Sokepe your eyes peeled and check out our socials here and of course ...
#FTLOL - 2022 Qatar World Cup Predictions
November 06, 2022 21:53 - 45 minutes - 30.4 MBThe World Cup is just around the corner which means one thing. It's time for some predictions!! These episodes are always interesting to look back on and see what we got spot on and what we got horribly wrong and the topics discussed on this one are: -World Cup Winner - Top Scorer -Golden Ball -Young Player of the Tournament -Dark Horse -Best Group -Biggest Flop Ollie Jenks returns as a guest on the pod to join in with giving his predictions. Check out Ollie's Tiktok here and also...
#FTLOL - Top 10 current players aged 35 and over
November 01, 2022 22:18 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThey say football is a young man's game but in our latest episode we look at those players who are defying the odds as we rank the top 10 current players aged 35 and over. Jordan is back on this episode getting some inspiration as he is soon to approach a big milestone of his own the big 3 0. To get involved in the football conversation get at us on our socials here and of course remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Halloween Special - Top 10 Discontinued Snacks
October 25, 2022 20:24 - 47 minutes - 30.8 MBHappy Halloween!! The highlight for many over Halloween is of course trick or treating. Whether you prefer sweets, chocolates or crisps there was always something to look forward to collecting treats all night long. But some of our favourite sweets and snacks from our childhood are no longer about and we look into this in our Halloween special as we rank the top 10 discontinued snacks in the UK. Joining us to talk through this nostalgic topic is Ollie Jenks - Tik Tok star and host of no...
#FTLOL - Top 10 English players to never play at a World Cup
October 19, 2022 21:29 - 15 minutes - 7.25 MBThe World Cup is fast approaching and we will be soon be hearing who has and hasn't made the world cup squad. There are bound to be some top names which don't play in this World Cup but they will get another chance in their career but in this episode we look back at the English greats who never got that chance as we rank the top 10 English players to never play at a World Cup. Let us know your thoughts on the upcoming World Cup and get involved in the football conversation at our socials h...
#FTLOL Feature Sessions - Andy Todd Interview
October 13, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBIt's another episode and it's another feature session! On this one we have a premier league veteran with 10 premier league seasons under his belt - Andy Todd. Andy talks through the greatest 11 of players he's played with in his career and there’s a few surprises in there 👀 He also talks through the ups and downs of his career and what it was like growing up as the son of one of England's greatest ever defenders Colin Todd. If you want to feature on one of our feature session episodes ge...
#FTLOL - Top 10 current players who have never played in the Champions League
October 10, 2022 13:07 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBThe Champions League is well under way now this season and for most it's the biggest club competition in the world. There are however a number of world class players who have yet to play in this competition and in this episodes Jack ranks them. Let us know who you would have in the list at our socials here. And of course remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Top 10 players from Oceania in Premier League History
October 04, 2022 20:29 - 35 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode we are travelling as far as we've ever travelled as we go down under and talk all things Oceania. Joining on this episode is friend of the pod and regular guest Mr Gav Mack as we rank the top 10 best players from Oceania to play in the Premier League. Even though the likes of Australia and New Zealand are better known for rugby and cricket there have been some super players from these shores to play in the prem. Check out Gav's youtube channel here where he talks all thing...
#FTLOL Feature Sessions - Brian Mcdermott Interview
September 29, 2022 20:31 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBYes people we are back with another episode and another feature session. Finally Jack has managed to bag a former Arsenal player as Brian Mcdermott joins the pod to discuss the best 11 of player she played with. Brian played for Arsenal, Cardiff and Oxford and managed Reading and Leeds and has had a great career in football spanning 5 decades and came up with a great 11. As always to get involved in the football conversation get involved on our socials here and remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Top 10 childhood video games
September 25, 2022 19:05 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWe're coming up to the release day of FIFA which is a big day in the football calendar but there are many more great video games out there and many more we miss from our childhood. In this episode we look back at the nostalgic topic of childhood video games as we rank the 10 best from our childhood. Joining us on this episode are Pav and Neil form the Top 10 of Anything Podcast. As Pav and Neil are from a different generation we covered a great spread of video games form different eras on...
#FTLOL - Top 10 one season wonders in Premier League history
September 20, 2022 14:45 - 18 minutes - 8.86 MBLongevity is great and the best players play at a high level for a long time but some of our favorite stars are the ones who shine bright for a short time and then go back to their normal level. We are talking about one season wonders and in this episode Jack ranks his top 10 'one season wonders' in the history of the Premier League. To get involved in the football conversation get at us on our socials here and of course remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Top 10 Boxers of the 21st Century
September 12, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBHere at FTLOL there is one sport which we love but have not covered on the podcasts yet and that is boxing. But that changes today in our latest episode as we cover the greatest fighters of this century as we rank our top 10 pound for pound boxers since the year 2000. Joining us on this one is Alex from the Sport De Sang and Monde-Sportif Podcast. Check out Alex's boxing podcast here where he has interviewed former and current boxing stars. And as always to get involved in the conversati...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Full Backs in Premier League History
September 07, 2022 20:25 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBIf there's one role on the pitch that has become much more important in the modern day it is the role of the full back. We celebrate that on this episode as we rank the top 10 full backs of the Premier League era. Joining Jack and Jordan on this episode is friend of the pod Dylan - a former full back himself with a cultured left foot! To get involved in the football conversation check us out on our socials here and of course remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - 2022/23 Champions League Predictions
September 04, 2022 20:53 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Champions!!! The Champions!!! Yes people that's right the Champions League is back this week and in this episode we preview the competition in our predictions episode where we predict: Tournament Winner Top Scorer Best Player Breakout Star Surprise Package Biggest Flop Best Group Best Stadium Let us know what you think of this season's Champions League by getting at us on our socials here and of course remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Top 10 Summer Transfer Deadline Day Deals of all time
August 28, 2022 20:47 - 14 minutes - 6.63 MBThe football season is back and for many the most exciting day in the football calendar is fast approaching. We are talking about transfer deadline day as the mad rush of clubs buying and selling players on the last day of the window is just around the corner. In thsi episode Jack looks into past deadline days as he ranks the top 10 best ever deadline day deals in the history of the summer transfer window. Let us know who you would have included in your 10 by getting us on our socials her...
#FTLOL Feature Sessions - Mark Halsey Interview
August 21, 2022 20:07 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBHello people welcome back to another episode and another feature session. We've talked ex and current players, coaches and journalist but one side of the game we've yet to cover is referees. But that changes on this episode as we speak to refereeing legend Mark Halsey. He gives us an insight into what it was like to be a premier league referee and also covers off the most difficult players and crowds he had to manage as a ref, his proudest achievement and the one refereeing decision he m...
#FTLOL - Barcelona's Top 10 Worst Deals of the past 10 years
August 19, 2022 20:43 - 16 minutes - 7.89 MBThere's one club that's been the talk of the town this summer and not in a good way. It's FC Barcelona! For much of the last 20 years they've been the best or in the top 2 or 3 sides in the world but recently it's all started to go wrong and they look in serious trouble financially. In this episode Jack looks into Barcelona's financial situation as he ranks the worst 10 deals Barcelona have done in the past 10 years. To get involved in the football conversation get us at our socials here...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Scottish players in Premier League History - Featuring Pat Nevin
August 14, 2022 21:36 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThere's one country that's had more of an impact on English football and the Premier League than any other and that is: Scotland🏴🏴 That is the focus of our latest episode as we rank the top 10 Scottish Players to play in the Premier League. We are delighted to be joined on this one by former Scottish international and Chelsea and Everton cult hero Pat Nevin - a man who could have easily made this list had he played in a slightly later era. To get involved in the football conversa...
#FTLOL - 2022/23 Serie A Predictions
August 10, 2022 20:10 - 10 minutes - 5.32 MBOur European tour continues as we make our way to Italia. The Serie A season is about to start and looks the most competitive it has for many years. In this episode Jack gives his Serie A predictions for the upcoming season for: League Winner Top 4 Bottom 3 Top Goalscorer Player of the Season Surprise Package Biggest Underachiever And the Hot Take!!! Catch us on our socials here to let us know your predictions for the upcoming season and of course remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - 2022/23 La Liga predictions
August 08, 2022 20:07 - 10 minutes - 5.05 MBThe football season is back!!! We has a great opening weekend to the Bundesliga and Premier League seasons and next up is La Liga which kicks off this weekend. In this episode Jack gives his predictions for the upcoming season in Spain as he talks through: League Winner Top Goalscorer Player of the Season Young player of the Season One to Watch and of course: The hot take!!! Let us know your thoughts on the upcoming La Liga season by getting at us on our socials here and of course ...
#FTLOL - 22/23 Premier League Predictions
August 03, 2022 15:55 - 43 minutes - 27.5 MBThe new footballs season is almost here!!! It's a time filled for hope for all, as fans will be expecting the best for their teams in the new season. Over the next few episodes we will be previewing the top 4 leagues in Europe - Next up is the Premier League. Discussed: Top 4 Bottom 3 Top scorer Player of the Season Surprise Package Hot Take As always get involved on the socials and have you say - #KEEPITFTLOL
#FTLOL - 2022/23 Bundesliga Predictions
August 01, 2022 10:13 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MBThe new footballs season is almost here!!! It's a time filled for hope for all as fans will be expecting the best for their teams in the new season. Over the next few episodes we will be previewing the top 4 leagues in Europe starting with the Bundesliga. In this episode Jack gives his quick fire predictions on: Top 4 Bottom 3 Top scorer Player of the Season Surprise Package Get involved in the football conversation and let us know your thoughts on the new season on our socials here and of c...
#FTLOL - Bundesliga Predictions
August 01, 2022 10:13 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MBThe new footballs season is almost here!!! It's a time filled for hope for all as fans will be expecting the best for their teams in the new season. Over the next few episodes we will be previewing the top 4 leagues in Europe starting with the Bundesliga. In this episode Jack gives his quick fire predictions on: Top 4 Bottom 3 Top scorer Player of the Season Surprise Package Get involved in the football conversation and let us know your thoughts on the new season on our socials here...
#FTLOL - Top 10 World Cup Players who never won the World Cup
July 27, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe didn't get a World Cup this summer but didn't want you to miss out on World Cup content so that's the focus of our latest episode as in this on we rank the top 10 greatest world cup players who never managed to win the trophy. Joining us today on this is football writer Aidan Williams who is the author the book 'The Nearly Men' and is the perfect guest for this topic. Check out his book here and find him at these footy times Let us know who you think should've made the list by gettin...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Scandinavian players in Premier League History
July 19, 2022 20:22 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe Premier League Season is not far away and we've been flooded with some big foreign signings with none bigger than Erling Haaland. Haaland will have a lot to live up to as many great Scandinavian players have blessed the Premier League and in this episode we look into the very best from that region to player here. Joining me to help with this list is Josh from Away Days Beer Company. Away Days are a football themed beer company and their aim is to watch the beautiful game with beauti...
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Paul Robinson
July 13, 2022 14:08 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBHello People!!! After a break from the football content we are back talking about the beautiful game and we ahve yet another feature session for you. In this one we have former West Brom legend and former Bolton, Watford and Birmingham player - Mr Paul Robinson. Paul talks to us about the greatest 11 of players he's played with and gives us some insight into life in the premier league and his new career as a coach. If you want to come on to talk about your football club, get at us on our so...
#FTLOL - Wimbledon 2022 Predictions
June 26, 2022 12:15 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBOne of the biggest events in the sporting calendar is approaching 🎾 Yes that's right Wimbledon is almost here and while we are not courtside this year we will be watching intently with some strawberries and cream and Pimms and in this episode Jack shares what he thinks will happen at this years championships. In this prediction episode Jack goes through his: Men's Winner Women's Winner Dark horses Underachiavers Best Brit Best unseeded player Let us know your Wimbledon predic...
#FTLOL - Top 10 CBBC and CITV shows ever
June 22, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 22.9 MBThe football season is over and so we're switching up the content and diving into the world of television. Specifically children's television as it has recently been announced CBBC will be coming to an end so in this episode we look at the very best of CBBC and CITV to rank the top 10 greatest shows from those channels. Joining Jack on this one is his sister Phoebe who he would no doubt have watched a lot of these shows with. As always, check out the socials here to let us know what you t...
FTLOL - Feature Session - Newcastle (Kristan Heneage)
June 17, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIt's a very exciting time to be a Newcastle fan at the moment and that's the focus of our latest feature session episode as Newcastle fan Kristan Heneage talks through the greatest Newcastle 11 of his lifetime. Kristan is now based in New York working as a digital content producer for MLS side New York City FC and as well as talking all things Newcastle we get an insight into the American view on the Premier League. Check out Kristan on his twitter here and as always to be part of the foo...
FTLOL - Feature Session - Raphael Honigstein - Best Bundesliga 11 of the past 40 years
June 10, 2022 20:27 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBGuten Morgen, Guten Tag, Gute Nacht!!! We are back with another episode and it's another feature as we deep dive into the Bundesliga. We are joined by legendary pundit Raphael Honigstein, the face of German football in the UK, as he talks through the best 11 of Bundesliga players he has seen in his lifetime. You can see and hear Raph's work at BT Sport and The Athletic and you can check out his German football themed book 'Das Reboot' here. As always to get involved in the football conve...
#FTLOL - Top 10 players to never win the Premier League
May 24, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBMan City have just been crowned Premier League champions for the 6th time and even after over 30 years of Premier League football only a handful of teams have managed to win the league meaning many great players have missed out on a winners medal. In this episode we look at the very bets players to never win the Premier League as we rank them in our latest top 10. Let us know your top 10 by getting involved in the football conversation on our socials here and of course always remember to k...
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Charlie Daniels
May 19, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBYes people!! We are back again with another feature session as we have the pleasure of being joined by Bournemouth legend Charlie Daniels as he talks through the greatest 11 of players he's played with. We also discuss the amazing journey Bournemouth have gone through in the last decade and how he thinks Eddie Howe will get on at Newcastle. Check out Charlie's Instagram here and as always to join in on the football conversation get involved in our socials here and remember to keep it FTLO...
#FTLOL - Top 10 best ever players to never play in the Premier League
May 11, 2022 20:36 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBFor many the Premier League is the greatest league in the world. But there have been some great players, some legendary players, some of the best players ever who never played in the Prem and in this episode we rank the top 10 best who never did. Joining us on this episode is Connall from the Barstoolers who makes a return appearance. Check out his podcast here and as always get involved in the football conversation on our socials here and remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Dean Hammond
May 04, 2022 05:57 - 59 minutes - 39.8 MBYes people, we are back again with another episode and another feature session In this one we are joined by Dean Hammond, most famous for playing at Leicester, Southampton and Brighton, who joins us to talk through the greatest 11 of players he has played with in his career. This is some side!!! Check out Dean's podcast "Life outside of Sport" here. And if you'd like to come on to talk about your team get involved in the socials here and remember to keep it FTLOL!!
#FTLOL - Top 10 Portugese players of the past 20 years
April 28, 2022 20:47 - 1 hour - 46 MBPortugal have become one of the main players in international football in recent years and to celebrate that we are looking at the best Portuguese players of the past 20 years. 20 years ago marked the debut of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo who no doubt makes this list but there is plenty more quality players joining him in our top 10. Helping us out on this episode is Hamza from the Friday Night Counter Attack Podcast. Check out his podcast here and as always keep the football conversation...
#FTLOL - Top 10 British footballers who played abroad
April 21, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBCiao, Bonjour, Hola!!! We are looking overseas in our latest episode as we look at the rare British footballer who moved abroad. In this one we rank the top 10 greatest ever British footballers to play abroad and we could think of no better guest than friend of the show and a Brit who has lived overseas for 10 years- Ruari from the anglo-italian pod Check out Ruari's podcast here for all things European football and as always to get involved in the football conversation check out our soc...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Journeymen of all time
April 16, 2022 18:56 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWe all like to travel and footballers are no exception. In this latest episode we look at footballers who travelled all over the place as we rank the top 10 football journeymen of all time. Joining us on this one is the hopeless wanderer himself - Adam from the Hopeless Wanderer Podcast. Check out Adam's podcast here and as always to get involved in the football conversation get involved in the socials here and remember to keep it FTLOL!!
#FTLOL - Top 10 relegated sides in Premier League history
March 30, 2022 20:32 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIt's about this time of year when premier league sides looking over their shoulder and thinking of that dreaded word RELEGATION!!! In this episode we look at 10 of the best which unfortunately didn't survive the drop and were relegated from the Premier League. Joining me on this one is TikTok sensation Ollie Jenks - also of the Team of our Lives podcast. Check out his TikTok here and as always to get involved in the football conversation check out our socials here and remember to keep it...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Argentinian players of all time!
March 16, 2022 22:28 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBThis week we are back with a massive topic!!! Argentina is a country which has been blessed with some absolute ballers including what lots argue are the 2 best of all time and without doubt they are one of the top football nations in history. In this episode we are joined by Michael Hamlen AKA 80s and 90s Football to rank the top 10 best ever Argentine players of all time and also talk about the GOAT debate. Check out Michael's twitter here with a link to his blog and as always get involv...
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Matt Jarvis
March 07, 2022 07:33 - 54 minutes - 30.3 MBIt's another episode and it's another feature session. In this latest feature session we had the pleasure of being joined by former England international, former West Ham record signing and a man with over 200 appearances in the Premier League - Mr Matt Jarvis. Matt joined us to talk through the greatest 11 of players he's ever played with. This one was a very very interesting team with some big players missing out Check out Matt on Instagram here And if you'd like to come on to talk about y...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Welsh Footballers in Premier League History
February 27, 2022 20:34 - 47 minutes - 31.5 MBIt's nearly St Davids Day so we're celebrating Welsh football! Whilst it fair to say Wales have not blown the football world away on the international stage in the last 30 years, they have made a massive impact in the Premier League. In this episode we look at the top 10 best ever footballers form Wales who played in the Premier League. Joining us on this episode for their hatrick guest appearance are Ruari and James of the Victory and Vices Podcast. Check out their channel here and as...
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Pat Nevin
February 11, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBYes people we are back again with another episode and another massive feature session for you. In our latest feature we welcome current Radio Commentator and TV Pundit and ex Chelsea, Everton and Scotland football player - Mr Pat Nevin. You won't want to miss this one - one of the nicest guys in football and one of the best storytellers too. Pat joins us to talk through the greatest 11 of players he's ever played with and it goes without saying that the list is World Class!!! Check out Pat's...
#FTLOL - FPL Weekly GW24 and GW25
February 06, 2022 20:04 - 16 minutes - 8.09 MBOur weekly segment on all things fantasy football In this one we preview both Gameweek 24 and Gameweek 25 We take you though: Top 5 captaincy picks for the week Top 5 teams to target Top 5 players on the watchlist Up your game, up your points, up the FTLOL! For any FPL advice, info and general footy chat, catch us on our socials here
#FTLOL - Top 10 current players yet to win a major trophy
February 02, 2022 07:43 - 11 minutes - 5.88 MBIn football, like in all sport, there are winners and losers. Unfortunately some great players in the history of the game do not have a trophy to their name and it is no different in the current world of football. In this episode, Jack will be looking to the best current players who have yet to win a major honour in their careers and ranking the top 10. As always, get involved in the football conversation at our socials here and remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Ex Pro John Salako
January 25, 2022 16:43 - 43 minutes - 24.8 MBWe are back again with another feature session and this one is 🔥🔥 For this episode we are joined by former England and Crystal Palace footballer John Salako who talks through the greatest 11 of players that he has ever played with. There is a special link for this one as John played for the same Sunday League team as Jack and Jordan - Eversley Rangers John is now a commentator for Sky Sports and is doing an excellent job of commentating on AFCON - Check out the latest news on that here ...
#FTLOL - Top 10 current uncapped players
January 19, 2022 20:23 - 15 minutes - 7.83 MBWe're heading into an international break soon and the AFCON is underway at the moment. This will be many players first ever international tournament but unfortunately there are some top players which haven't only not played a tournament but have yet to make their debut for their national team. In this episode, Jack looks into the very best uncapped player splaying at the moment as he ranks his top 10. As always, get involved in the football conversation at our socials here and remember to...
#FTLOL - Feature Session - Professional Footballer Greg Halford
January 13, 2022 03:51 - 48 minutes - 32.5 MBWe are back with another feature session for our latest episode but this one is a bit different as instead of a fan we have a professional football player talking about the greatest 11 of players he has played with. The guest for this episode is Greg Halford, a top player who has played for a number of different clubs and the ultimate utility man as he can play in all 11 positions on the football pitch!! As Greg has played for so many teams, his 11 is absolute 🔥🔥 Check out Greg's Insta...
#FTLOL - Top 10 Irish Footballers in Premier League History
January 07, 2022 07:02 - 48 minutes - 32.6 MBThe Premier League has had some wonderful talent from overseas throughout the years and of all the countries you would be hard pushed to find a bigger producer producer of foreign talent than Ireland. In this episode we are celebrating that as we rank the top 10 Irish players in Premier League History. Featuring on this one is Connall from the Barstoolers Podcast - check out his podcast here. As always check out our socials here and make sure you remember to keep it FTLOL!
#FTLOL - Podmas - Day 31 - Top 10 players under 21
December 31, 2021 06:47 - 44 minutes - 29.3 MBFinal day of Podmas and what better topic to end on! Into the new year talking about the newest talent! Clubs have never been more so focused on bringing through the youth and the boys discuss who the best talents under 21 are! As always check out the socials here! & make sure you keep it #FTLOL