296 episodes

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, 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, Juventus, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukaya Saka, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Raheem Sterling, 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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    • 4.7 • 508 Ratings

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, 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, Juventus, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukaya Saka, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Raheem Sterling, 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.

    Revisited: The life and times of Troy Townsend – Football Weekly

    Revisited: The life and times of Troy Townsend – Football Weekly

    Troy Townsend joins Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning to discuss his life and times, including his early playing career, the tragic loss of his son and his tireless campaigning against racism in football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Revisited: The life and times of Nicky Bandini – Football Weekly

    Revisited: The life and times of Nicky Bandini – Football Weekly

    Nicky Bandini joins Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning to discuss everything from Young Gunners bus trips to covering games at San Siro. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

    • 55 min
    Heartache for England again as Spain take Euro 2024 crown – Football Daily

    Heartache for England again as Spain take Euro 2024 crown – Football Daily

    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Troy Townsend and John Brewin as England lose another Euros final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

    • 56 min
    Spain v England: who will win? And the Southgate verdict - Football Daily podcast

    Spain v England: who will win? And the Southgate verdict - Football Daily podcast

    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson to preview the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

    • 41 min
    Southgate’s super sub secures England’s spot in Euro 2024 final - Football Daily podcast

    Southgate’s super sub secures England’s spot in Euro 2024 final - Football Daily podcast

    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as England beat the Netherlands to book a final date with Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

    • 49 min
    Spain surge into Euro 2024 final and Lamine Yamal takes breath away – Football Daily

    Spain surge into Euro 2024 final and Lamine Yamal takes breath away – Football Daily

    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Semra Hunter as Spain see off France to extend march towards glory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
508 Ratings

508 Ratings

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The host is great! Good move getting rid of those two whiners, haha

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Every week, just a series of great, measured approaches to football. Max is always so funny, and the rotating cast of writers offers the level of deep analysis and nuance that football deserves.

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