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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848 episodes

FA Cup final preview and Sunderland book place at Wembley - Football Weekly Extra podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Nedum Onuoha and Nick Ames to preview the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

59m
May 15
Clásico chaos, the Blades head to Wembley and your questions – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nooruddean Choudry, John Brewin and Phil Kitromilides for a Football Weekly mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

54m
May 13
A big win for Newcastle and Liverpool fans boo one of their own – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Sam Dalling as Newcastle secure a huge win over Chelsea in the hunt for Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

57m
May 12
Manchester United and Spurs head for Europa League final – Football Weekly (bonus)

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson as Spurs and Manchester United progress to the Europa League final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

39m
May 09
Arsenal down and out in Paris. What now? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

51m
May 08
Inter 7-6 Barcelona, the greatest two-legged semi-final of all time? - Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Mark Langdon as Inter beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after an absolutely thrilling two legged tie in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

51m
May 07
Chelsea humble the champions in hunt for Europe – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Chelsea secure a vital win over Liverpool in the race for Champions League football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

55m
May 05
A belter in Barcelona turns up the power: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss all the big European action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

50m
May 01
Advantage PSG after first leg at Arsenal – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Nicky Bandini as Arsenal try and lick their wounds after they failed to gain an edge at home against PSG in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Apr 30
Liverpool’s title delight – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Robyn Cowen as Liverpool are crowned as champions and Manchester City and Crystal Palace go through to the FA Cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

55m
Apr 28
Liverpool’s title chance, the FA Cup semis … and walkers: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Dan Bardell as Manchester City get a vital win over Aston Villa in the hunt for Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

55m
Apr 24
Leeds and Burnley return to the Premier League: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Leeds and Burnley confirm their return to the Premier League over a busy Easter weekend in the EFL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

57m
Apr 22
Liverpool one victory from title and Villa win big in race for top five – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson as Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea secure important wins in the race for the five Champions League spots. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

51m
Apr 21
Awesome Arsenal silence Madrid and set up PSG semi: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win 2-1 in Madrid to knock the holders out of the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

54m
Apr 17
Aston Villa fall short of heroic comeback against PSG – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Aston Villa go out swinging in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

51m
Apr 16
Manchester United thrashed as race for Champions League heats up – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Pougatch and Sam Dalling as Newcastle’s form puts them fourth in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

56m
Apr 14
Are PSG the favourites to win the Champions League? – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as to talk over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Apr 10
Declan Rice stars on a famous night for Arsenal – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Nick Ames as Declan Rice scores two incredible free kicks to help Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

53m
Apr 09
Fulham end Liverpool’s unbeaten run and Southampton sink – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Fulham beat Liverpool 3-2 and Southampton are relegated. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

59m
Apr 07
Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over Everton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

53m
Apr 03
Anthony Elanga’s solo special stuns Manchester United: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Mark Langdon as Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United, taking a step closer to Champions League football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

56m
Apr 02
Crystal Palace make it look Eze as the FA Cup semi-finals are set – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson and Sanny Rudravajhala to look back on the FA Cup quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

57m
Mar 31
Wales leave it late and farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Robyn Cowen and Will Unwin to wrap up the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1h 1m
Mar 27
Is it OK to say Tuchel’s two England wins have been a bit dull? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lucy Ward and Paul Watson as Thomas Tuchel maintains his 100% start with England. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

51m
Mar 25
Thomas Tuchel’s winning start for England - Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Nedum Onuoha and Ali Maxwell as Thomas Tuchel begins his tenure as England’s head coach with a 2-0 win over Albania. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

57m
Mar 24
Thomas Tuchel’s England era begins – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Lars Sivertsen and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as they preview the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Mar 20
Championship race hots up as Blades slash Leeds’ lead at top – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ben Fisher and Sanny Rudravajhala for an EFL special. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Mar 18
History for Newcastle as they Burn bright at Wembley – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Newcastle win their first major trophy in decades. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

56m
Mar 17
Penalty drama in Madrid as Real find a way yet again – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to chew over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Mar 13
Liverpool dumped out by perfect PSG after Anfield thriller – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Liverpool lose on penalties to PSG in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

52m
Mar 12