Football Weekly

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Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond The show has reported on matches and games from all of the following: Premier League, Champions League, Euros / Euro 2024, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women’s Euros, Women’s World Cup, and the WSL (Women's Super League). We talk about teams such as: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), Tottenham Hotspur / Spurs, Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, West Ham, Newcastle, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Inter, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Bukaya Saka, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Jordan Pickford, Bruno Fernandes, Killian Mbappé, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. We also talk about: UEFA, FIFA, FA cup, soccer and VAR. Football Weekly is a panel discussion, featuring: sports, journalism, informed punditry, issues, talking points, in-depth debate, and sometimes alternative viewpoints. The show is: funny, amusing, laugh-out-loud / LOL, and light-hearted; 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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956 episodes

Manchester is red and chaos at the Afcon final – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson, John Brewin and Osasu Obayiuwana to discuss the Manchester derby and extraordinary scenes at the Afcon final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1h 0m
Jan 19
The Carabao Cup semis and more upheaval at Real Madrid: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Dan Bardell and Sid Lowe as Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid and the Carabao Cup semi-finals begin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

58m
Jan 15
Afcon special: Morocco’s moment, Nigeria’s surge and more: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

54m
Jan 13
The greatest upset in FA Cup history: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Sam Dalling as sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beat the holders Palace. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Jan 12
Premier League thrills while Dr Tottenham leaves it late: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City draw their third game in a row and Manchester United slip up at Burnley too. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

46m
Jan 08
The West Ham crisis deepens and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Nottingham Forest beat West Ham away in a huge relegation six-pointer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

54m
Jan 07
Ruben Amorim axed: what now for Manchester United? Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Ruben Amorim is sacked as Manchester United head coach. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

44m
Jan 06
Chelsea dagger for Guardiola as Arsenal move six points clear – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Seb Hutchinson to discuss a weekend of Premier League drama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1h 1m
Jan 05
The end for Enzo Maresca and what now for Chelsea? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Lucy Ward, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Enzo Maresca part ways, while 2026 kicks off with three 0-0 draws in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Jan 02
A two-horse race after Arsenal thrash Aston Villa? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Paul Watson and Dan Bardell as Arsenal stroll past Aston Villa to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

58m
Dec 31, 2025
Are Aston Villa genuine title contenders? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Jacob Steinberg, Sam Dalling and John Brewin as Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all win at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

55m
Dec 29, 2025
Answering your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for a special festive Q&A. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1h 6m
Dec 24, 2025
Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair to wrap up the big stories from around Europe as their winter breaks begin.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Dec 23, 2025
Spurs see red (twice) while Newcastle and Chelsea serve up a treat – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Seb Hutchinson to review a game of the season contender between Newcastle and Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

53m
Dec 22, 2025
Celtic’s crisis grows and drama in the Carabao Cup – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and BarcaJim to discuss Celtic’s alarming start under Wilfried Nancy, late drama in the Carabao Cup and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Dec 18, 2025
Game of the season at Old Trafford and the latest from the EFL – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek as Manchester United and Bournemouth play out a thrilling 4-4 draw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

55m
Dec 16, 2025
Sunderland’s derby joy and Mo Salah returns – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Nedum Onuoha as Sunderland win their first Wear-Tyne derby in a decade and Arsenal stay top thanks to a very late Wolves own goal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

56m
Dec 15, 2025
Is Xabi Alonso’s time up at Real Madrid? – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Manchester City’s win at Real Madrid piles the pressure on Xabi Alonso. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Dec 11, 2025
Liverpool win at Inter while Mo Salah lifts weights alone – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as a Salah-less Liverpool win in Inter, Chelsea lose to Atalanta and Spurs beat Slavia Prague.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

48m
Dec 10, 2025
Salah fallout, Arsenal slip and a wild World Cup draw – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Seb Hutchinson to discuss Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview, Arsenal’s late defeat at Villa and the best of the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

58m
Dec 08, 2025
Chelsea lose at Leeds and Liverpool scrape a point – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg as Chelsea lose 3-1 away at Leeds, Sunderland earn a draw at Anfield and Arsenal secure another straightforward win. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

46m
Dec 04, 2025
A nine-goal thriller at Fulham and Romero rescues Spurs – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Will Unwin to discuss the Premier League, with David Conn discussing the IOPC report on policing at Hillsborough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

45m
Dec 03, 2025
A bruising game at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City leave it late – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Dan Bardell as 10-man Chelsea earn a point at home against top of the table Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

58m
Dec 01, 2025
Arsenal triumphant as Liverpool’s crisis deepens: Football Weekly Extra

Another home defeat for Liverpool has piled pressure on Arne Slot. Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini to discuss that, Arsenal’s win against Bayern Munich and Tottenham’s high-scoring defeat in Paris. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

57m
Nov 27, 2025
Is the Chelsea project finally working? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Sam Dalling as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, while Manchester City and Newcastle both lose. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

55m
Nov 26, 2025
Arsenal ensure north London is red after Forest fell Liverpool – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal hammer Spurs 4-1 in the north London derby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

54m
Nov 24, 2025
Was this the best week of the season so far? – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Has this been the best international break in living memory? For Ireland and Scotland fans, it will take some beating. Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Seb Hutchinson to look back on it all, and ahead to the return of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

58m
Nov 20, 2025
Scotland in dreamland – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss Scotland’s incredible last-gasp winning goals against Denmark that took them to the World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

58m
Nov 19, 2025
Troy Parrott’s on fire and England complete perfect campaign – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to reflect on Ireland’s dramatic late win in Budapest, England’s flawless qualifying campaign and a decisive week ahead for Scotland and Wales. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

59m
Nov 17, 2025
Ashes Weekly: Who are the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers?

In the first episode of a new series, Ashes Weekly, Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon are joined by Emma John and Ali Martin to discuss the Guardian’s top 100 Ashes cricketers and debate the merits of the top 10. Subscribe to Ashes Weekly to get new episodes Find the full top 100 list here Subscribe to Ashes Weekly here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

49m
Nov 15, 2025