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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970 episodes

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
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