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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979 episodes

A bad week in the Champions League for English clubs: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Premier League sides fail to win any of their games in this week’s Champions League last-16 first legs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

55m
Mar 12
As Spurs suffer again, is Tudor headed for the chop? Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Spurs’ disastrous season goes from bad to worse as they lose 5-2 to Atlético, including possibly the most disastrous 15 minutes of football ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

49m
Mar 11
Port Vale provide FA Cup magic and Arsenal’s Mansfield scare – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as bottom of League One Port Vale progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a win over Premier League side Sunderland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

54m
Mar 09
Was that the night Arsenal won the Premier League? – Football Weekly

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City drop points against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

52m
Mar 05
Liverpool’s Champions League bid takes a hit and Everton end home hoodoo: Football Weekly

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Seb Hutchinson to review the first batch of midweek Premier League action, including another win for Wolves at home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

54m
Mar 04
Arsenal turn another corner in title race and Spurs lack ‘everything’: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Barney Ronay as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates to maintain their lead over Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

59m
Mar 02
Atalanta’s stunning comeback and Juve’s costly near-miss: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to dissect a dramatic Champions League night. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

52m
Feb 26
Bodø/Glimt stun Inter and Newcastle see off Qarabag – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, and Nicky Bandini to discuss the Champions League play-off matches, Monday night football and round up the Championship. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

53m
Feb 25
Arsenal run riot at Spurs but Manchester City keep pace – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin to discuss all of the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

54m
Feb 23
Arsenal’s wobble worsens at Wolves and Bodø/Glimt stun Inter – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Paul Watson as Arsenal feel the heat and Inter are caught cold in Norway. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

51m
Feb 19
Vinícius Júnior’s brilliance overshadowed by accusations of racism: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as a brilliant Vinícius goal is overshadowed by alleged racist abuse at Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Benfica. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

51m
Feb 18
FA Cup magic for Mansfield and VAR is missed at Villa Park – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell to discuss the fourth-round weekend and a big day in Scotland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

54m
Feb 16
Forest ditch Dyche and Manchester City look ominous: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Jonathan Liew as Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche and Manchester City close the gap on Arsenal to three points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

51m
Feb 12
The sorry Spurs spiral continues – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jacob Steinberg as Tottenham Hotspur lose at home to Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

51m
Feb 11
Bedlam at Anfield as City complete comeback to stay in title race: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Nedum Onuoha to chew over Manchester City’s late win at Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

56m
Feb 09
As Manchester City advance, should Eddie Howe be under pressure? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Manchester City comfortably set up a League Cup final against Arsenal after a 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

55m
Feb 05
Arsenal make the Carabao Cup final. Is the quadruple on? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2 over two legs to reach the Carabao Cup final, their first final since 2020.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

47m
Feb 04
Solanke’s magic stuns City and Arsenal go six points clear – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Seb Hutchinson as Arsenal enjoy a healthy lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a stirring second-half performance from Spurs against Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

59m
Feb 02
Benfica and Bodø/Glimt bring Champions League drama – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Nick Ames, Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss a dramatic end to the Champions League group stage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

54m
Jan 29
Wasteful Leeds pegged back at Everton and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss a Monday night draw and the big stories from the EFL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

57m
Jan 27
Manchester United beat Arsenal … has the wobble begun? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Robyn Cowen and Mark Langdon as Manchester United win 3-2 away at Arsenal in the game of the season so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

58m
Jan 26
Why are English teams dominating the Champions League? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Liew, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson to discuss Premier League teams’ success in the Champions League so far this season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

53m
Jan 22
Manchester City’s arctic meltdown and Thomas Frank fights on – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Manchester City are well beaten by Bodø/Glimt and Spurs get a surprise 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod https://www.theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

55m
Jan 21
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