The Joy of Football - With Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett

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The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World! On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface. So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd. 

  1. 8h ago ·  Bonus

    Spy in the Camp | Football Has ALWAYS Been THIS Way

    On this week's Spy in the Camp, Neil Barnett goes back to the 1950s and the remarkable story of Seamus O'Connell, the amateur footballer who won the league with Chelsea while balancing football with his family's cattle market business in Carlisle. Neil recalls meeting O'Connell years later and hearing an extraordinary story from his time at Manchester United, when legendary manager Matt Busby tried to persuade him to turn professional. According to O'Connell, Busby produced an envelope containing £300 in cash as a proposed signing-on fee, at a time when regulations limited such payments to £100. O'Connell said he turned it down. That sparks a wider conversation with Martin Tyler about the rules surrounding football, the ways people have always found around them, and some of the extraordinary amateur players who could once turn out for the biggest clubs in the country. Martin even has a story of his own about unexpectedly being offered some cash during his university days. A story from another era of football that might not feel quite as different as you'd expect.Spy in the Camp is exclusive to members of the JOF Supporters' Club. #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #CFC #SpyInTheCamp #NeilBarnett #TheJoyOfFootball #JOF #FootballStories #FootballPodcast #mancity #manchestercity #manchesterunited #manunited #manutd #sirmattbusby #mattbusby Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon & YouTube Members Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    What REALLY Happens Behind the Scenes with England?

    ALKNFWhat is it REALLY like to be part of England's coaching staff? 🏴Former England assistant manager Ray Lewington joins legendary commentator Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett on The Joy of Football Podcast to reveal what life is really like behind the scenes with the England national football team.Working alongside Roy Hodgson, Ray helped prepare the Three Lions for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and UEFA Euro 2016 in France. He discusses coaching England's biggest stars, the pressure of representing an entire nation, preparing for international tournaments and the challenges of working with the country's best players.🇮🇸 ENGLAND'S ICELAND DISASTER — EURO 2016Ray opens up about England's humiliating defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016, revealing that he struggled to leave his house for two or three months afterwards.What really happens behind the scenes when England fail? How do coaches handle the pressure? And why haven't the Three Lions won another major men's trophy since 1966?⚽ OVER 50 YEARS IN FOOTBALL🔵 Chelsea FC — Playing at Stamford Bridge alongside the likes of Peter Osgood, Alan Hudson, Ian Hutchinson, John Hollins and Ray Wilkins, and remembering Chelsea's famous King's Road nightlife in the 1970s.⚪ Fulham FC — His years playing and managing at Craven Cottage, the club's financial troubles, the proposed merger with Queens Park Rangers (QPR), and the extraordinary revelations involving Gerry Francis.🏆 Fulham's Europa League Miracle — Working with Roy Hodgson during Fulham's incredible 2009/10 UEFA Europa League campaign, including the legendary comeback against Juventus, Clint Dempsey's unforgettable goal and the journey to the final.🦅 Crystal Palace FC — Coaching at Selhurst Park, working alongside Roy Hodgson and reflecting on Palace's rise and success.🟡 Watford FC — Managing the Hornets, reaching the FA Cup and League Cup semi-finals, and sharing emotional memories of Manchester United youngster Jimmy Davis.🇨🇦 Vancouver Whitecaps — Playing in North America, winning the 1979 Soccer Bowl and experiencing football across the Atlantic.🔴 Brentford FC & Sheffield United — His experiences at both clubs and the challenges of professional football.🧠 Football Tactics & Coaching — Holding midfielders, modern recruitment, changing managerial roles, set-piece tactics, sports science and how football has evolved over five decades.From Chelsea's legendary dressing room to Fulham's European adventures and the England dugout, Ray Lewington shares the stories, triumphs, heartbreak and lessons of a remarkable footballing life.👍 LIKE if you enjoyed the interview!💬 COMMENT: What's your favourite Ray Lewington memory, and what do you remember about England's Euro 2016 campaign?🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive football interviews, stories and conversations.#RayLewington #England #ThreeLions #EnglandFootball #RoyHodgson #Euro2016 #MartinTyler #TheJoyOfFootball #FootballPodcast #ChelseaFC #FulhamFC #CrystalPalace #WatfordFC #PremierLeague #Juventus #europaleague CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Ray Lewington Introduces The Joy of Football01:41 – The Joy of Football Podcast Intro02:08 – Meet Ray Lewington: 50 Years in Football03:51 – Ray's Chelsea Debut & His Aggressive Playing Style04:59 – Breaking Through at Chelsea in the 1970s05:45 – Peter Osgood, Ray Wilkins & Chelsea's King's Road Superstars06:30 – How Chelsea's Financial Troubles Changed Everything07:32 – Ray Lewington: One of Football's First Holding Midfielders?11:01 – Leaving Chelsea for Vancouver Whitecaps13:49 – Martin Tyler Remembers the 1979 Soccer Bowl16:09 – A Career Spent Close to Home17:42 – Joining Fulham from Vancouver Whitecaps20:42 – Fulham's Great Players & Gordon Davies21:30 – Fulham's Controversial Promotion Heartbreak at Derby22:41 – Becoming Fulham Player-Manager at Just 2924:11 – Fulham's Financial Crisis & Proposed Merger with QPR24:44 – Gerry Francis Reveals the Fulham–QPR Merger Plans27:54 – How Bad Were Fulham's Finances? Andy Cole's Loan Spell30:10 – Rebuilding His Career at Crystal Palace31:44 – Why Ray Preferred Coaching to Management32:56 – Brentford, Watford & the FA Cup Semi-Final35:12 – Remembering Jimmy Davis & the Tragedy at Watford40:24 – Returning to Fulham Under Chris Coleman43:09 – How Ray Began Working with Roy Hodgson45:28 – Roy Hodgson's Great Escape at Fulham46:37 – Fulham's Incredible Europa League Comeback Against Juventus48:50 – Crystal Palace's Success & Can Smaller Clubs Win Trophies?50:07 – Could Brighton Repeat Leicester's Premier League Miracle?53:56 – How Recruitment and Modern Football Management Have Changed55:34 – Joining Roy Hodgson's England Coaching Staff56:13 – The Secret Phone Call That Changed Ray's Career58:33 – Life Behind the Scenes with the England National Team01:02:05 – England's Iceland Defeat: “I Didn't Go Out for Months”01:03:00 – Why Haven't England Won a Major Trophy Since 1966? Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Nov 3

    Players are OUT OF CONTROL & Did Harry Kane Deserve the Ballon d'Or?

    In Episode 135 of The Joy of Football Podcast, legendary football commentator Martin Tyler and Chelsea legend Neil Barnett debate Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or victory, question why Kylian Mbappé has never won the award, and discuss whether Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal deserve to be considered among the world's very best.Is Kane really the best player in world football? Does his lack of pace limit England in the biggest matches? And should individual awards even exist in a team sport?⚽ ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:🔴 MANCHESTER UNITED IN CRISIS? Following Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, Martin and Neil analyse Michael Carrick's side, Lisandro Martínez's controversial performance and the problems facing United's defence. Is Martínez really suited to the Premier League? Have Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS, the Glazers and Jason Wilcox failed in their recruitment strategy?🔴 ARSENAL'S WEEK OF CONTRASTS! Mikel Arteta's Gunners suffer a remarkable Carabao Cup upset against Fleetwood Town before securing a famous Premier League victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Martin reflects on commentating on Fleetwood's extraordinary achievement, while Neil praises David Raya and Arsenal's defensive strength.⚪ HARRY KANE, MBAPPÉ & THE BALLON D'OR! The debate continues over Kane's incredible goalscoring record for Bayern Munich and England, his performances at the World Cup, and whether Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé has been unfairly overlooked.🔵 FRANK LAMPARD vs STEVEN GERRARD vs PAUL SCHOLES! Neil passionately defends Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer, arguing that Lampard's goals, assists and consistency put him ahead of his legendary Premier League midfield rivals.🟡 IS FOOTBALL LOSING ITS INTEGRITY? Martin and Neil discuss diving, simulation, VAR, player misconduct and whether footballers should face retrospective punishment for cheating.💰 FOOTBALL'S RICHEST CLUBS! Which of the world's wealthiest football clubs have made the most of their money — and which have wasted millions?Plus, the latest edition of Three of the Best, featuring exciting young players, Premier League performers and managerial stories from across English football.🎙️ The Joy of Football Podcast — Episode 135Join legendary commentator Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett for football stories, expert analysis, passionate opinions and conversations spanning the Premier League, Champions League, England and the wider world of football.💬 LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS:Was Harry Kane the right Ballon d'Or winner, or should Mbappé, Bellingham or somebody else have taken the prize?👍 Like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more football conversations every week!#BallonDor #HarryKane #KylianMbappe #MartinTyler #ManchesterUnited #Arsenal #ChelseaFC #PremierLeague #TheJoyOfFootball 00:00 Introduction – This Week on The Joy of Football01:43 Arsenal's Shock Defeat to Fleetwood Town07:18 Fleetwood's Next Challenge & the Carabao Cup11:40 Arsenal's Huge Victory at Liverpool16:25 David Raya – One of the World's Best Goalkeepers?21:19 Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United – What Went Wrong?26:11 Is Lisandro Martínez Good Enough for Man United?30:36 Manchester United's Defensive & Recruitment Problems38:16 Diving, Cheating & Player Misconduct in Football43:45 Harry Kane Wins the Ballon d'Or – Did He Deserve It?45:42 Harry Kane's Biggest Weakness for England47:38 Mbappé, Bellingham & the Ballon d'Or Debate49:06 Three of the Best – Young Players55:07 Frank Lampard & His Managerial Career58:33 Lampard vs Gerrard vs Scholes Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon & YouTube Members Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Oct 27

    What's Happening with Manchester United?!

    On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, legendary football commentator Martin Tyler and former Chelsea TV presenter Neil Barnett take a deep dive into the ongoing Manchester United crisis, following another damaging 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.With pressure mounting at Old Trafford, the pair question whether Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager should really be the biggest concern — or whether the problems run far deeper than the man in the dugout. From Manchester United's dressing-room culture, player power and leadership to the Glazer ownership, club debt, financial structure and footballing hierarchy, Martin and Neil examine why the same cycle of success and collapse keeps repeating itself. They compare Carrick's situation with the experiences of José Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Erik ten Hag, discuss the influence of Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez, and ask whether Manchester United can ever return to the standards established under Sir Alex Ferguson. But it's not all about the red half of Manchester... 🔴 MANCHESTER UNITED IN CRISIS — Is Michael Carrick being let down by the players, the dressing room and the club's structure? Are the Glazers and Manchester United's ownership problems holding the club back? 🔵 MANCHESTER CITY'S TITLE CHANCES — Neil questions City's performances, while Martin offers his verdict on their Premier League title ambitions following defeat to Aston Villa. ⚽ THREE OF THE BEST — Aston Villa's emerging talent, Real Madrid's young defenders, Cesc Fàbregas and the extraordinary goalscoring legacy of Jimmy Greaves, with comparisons to Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. 📝 LETTER FROM THE GANTRY — Martin Tyler shares an unforgettable personal encounter with Glenn Hoddle, recalling the day he faced the Tottenham and England legend on the pitch. 🏆 ASTON VILLA & NICOLAS JACKSON — Neil reflects on Jackson's journey from Chelsea to Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, his relationship with Unai Emery, and his goals against Manchester City. From the problems at Manchester United to the personalities shaping the Premier League, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett bring their experience, memories and opinions to another packed episode of The Joy of Football. Can Manchester United turn their season around? Should Michael Carrick be given more time? And who is really responsible for the problems at Old Trafford? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!🔔 Subscribe to The Joy of Football for weekly Premier League discussion, football analysis, exclusive stories and memories from Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett. #ManchesterUnited #MichaelCarrick #ManUtd #ManchesterUnitedNews #PremierLeague #MartinTyler #NeilBarnett #Glazers #BrunoFernandes #ManchesterCity #AstonVilla #TheJoyOfFootball 00:00 – Introduction 01:26 – Manchester United in Crisis: Michael Carrick, the Dressing Room & the Glazers 14:45 – Manchester City: Are They Really Premier League Title Contenders 20:05 – Three of the Best 20:30 – Aston Villa's Rising Star 22:12 – Real Madrid's Young Defender 25:50 – Cesc Fàbregas: From Pizzagate to Management 28:57 – Jimmy Greaves: English Football's Greatest Goalscorer? 38:43 – Martin Tyler's Commentary Stories & Brighton 45:18 – Nicolas Jackson, Aston Villa & Unai Emery 50:36 – Letter from the Gantry: Glenn Hoddle 59:41 – What We Saw This Week 01:02:26 – AFC Wimbledon: Fan Ownership, Investment & the Club's Future 01:09:33 – Your Feedback: Manchester United, Manchester City & Football Scandals 01:14:29 – Listener Stories: Glenn Hoddle, Birmingham City & Trevor Steven Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon & YouTube Members Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Oct 20

    Incredible GOALS in the UCL & Premier League This Week...

    On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, legendary commentator Martin Tyler and Chelsea TV icon Neil Barnett return to discuss another extraordinary week of football, from dramatic Champions League comebacks and Brighton's remarkable form to the history of Argentine footballers in England. Martin reflects on Real Madrid's incredible 4–3 comeback against Roma, while Neil asks a simple question after a remarkable collection of Champions League scorelines: what's happened to defending? Are modern defenders sacrificing the art of defending in favour of playing out from the back? Elsewhere, the pair discuss Brighton's impressive start to the Premier League season, their emphatic victory over Crystal Palace, and a sensational long-range goal that draws comparisons with David Beckham's famous strike against Wimbledon. There's also plenty to discuss at the other end of the table, including Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Bournemouth, while Aston Villa's remarkable rebuilding job comes under the spotlight. In Martin Tyler's Letter From The Gantry, Martin looks back at the arrival of Argentine footballers in England, including Tottenham legends Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa, Sheffield United's extraordinary near-signing of Diego Maradona, and the enduring relationship between Argentina and English football. Then, in Three of the Best, Martin and Neil highlight two exciting young Brazilians, Endrick and Alisson Santana, alongside Premier League managers celebrating much-needed victories and former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera. Plus, Chelsea's victory at Everton, controversial refereeing decisions, Martin's frustration with penalty shootouts, Neil's public transport nightmare and much more! Join the conversation! Which Premier League side has impressed you most this season? And has modern football forgotten how to defend? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like the video, subscribe to The Joy of Football, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #TheJoyOfFootball #MartinTyler #PremierLeague #ChampionsLeague #RealMadrid #ChelseaFC #Brighton #CrystalPalace #FootballPodcast #Endrick #OssieArdiles 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Welcome to EP133 02:19 What We Saw This Week 02:19 Real Madrid's Incredible Champions League Comeback 05:05 Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens 09:25 Martin Tyler's Penalty Shootout Frustration 10:57 Neil's Football Travel Nightmare 16:12 What We Need to Talk About 16:41 Brighton's Brilliant Start 18:04 A Wondergoal Compared to David Beckham 24:02 Crystal Palace's Struggles 26:05 Champions League Matchday 2: What's Happened to Defending 29:15 Chelsea's Win at Everton & Modern Refereeing 33:32 Sunderland and Nottingham Forest 39:10 Aston Villa's Remarkable Rebuild 45:31 Letter From The Gantry: Argentines in English Football 46:00 When Diego Maradona Nearly Joined Sheffield United 46:42 Ossie Ardiles & Ricky Villa at Tottenham 48:09 Emiliano Martínez, Chelsea & Everton 53:25 Argentina's Influence on English Football 56:04 Three of the Best 56:26 Endrick at Real Madrid 58:06 Alisson Santana at Shakhtar Donetsk 59:49 Marco Rose & Álvaro Arbeloa's First Wins 1:02:30 Ander Herrera's Incredible Return to Zaragoza 1:08:37 Ollie Pearce's Football League Journey 1:11:02 Marcus Tavernier & English Players in the Premier League 1:16:16 Voice of Passion: Defenders Turning Their Backs 1:18:03 Stoppage Time: Martin Tyler Meets Tyler Martin 1:19:05 Outro Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon & YouTube Members Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Oct 15 ·  Bonus

    Spy in the Camp | "Chelsea" CELEBRITIES That I've Interviewed...

    On this week's Spy in the Camp, former Chelsea TV presenter Neil Barnett takes us behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge for some extraordinary encounters between football's biggest names and the world's most famous celebrities. From José Mourinho and Wayne Rooney to Bryan Adams, Drake, Serena Williams and David Beckham, Neil recalls the unexpected moments that unfolded during his years working behind the scenes at Chelsea Football Club. The main story takes us back to January 2005, when Chelsea faced Manchester United in the League Cup semi-final. Neil received an unexpected phone call from rock legend Bryan Adams, who had a rather unusual request: could he arrange a private photoshoot with a young Wayne Rooney? What followed was an unforgettable evening involving an angry José Mourinho, an unlikely meeting between two stars, and a Chelsea manager who suddenly forgot all about his frustrations when he discovered one of his favourite musicians was waiting in the interview room! Neil also reveals how Mourinho's post-match comments landed him in trouble with the FA, and why Bryan Adams' photographs of Wayne Rooney may never have seen the light of day. Elsewhere, Neil remembers being present at Stamford Bridge on the night David Beckham and Victoria Adams first met, only to miss what could have been the biggest celebrity scoop of his career. There's also the time Serena Williams snubbed his Chelsea question, his interview with Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles, and a memorable encounter with Drake, whom Neil admits he didn't recognise when Ashley Cole introduced them!I t's another collection of exclusive Chelsea stories, unexpected celebrity encounters and unforgettable memories from inside the world of football. Spy in the Camp is an exclusive series for members of The Joy of Football Supporters Club, featuring Neil Barnett's personal stories from decades behind the scenes at Chelsea and beyond. #ChelseaFC #JoseMourinho #WayneRooney #BryanAdams #Drake #DavidBeckham #NeilBarnett #ManchesterUnited #StamfordBridge #TheJoyOfFootball Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our YouTube Members & Patreon Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Oct 13

    A CRAZY Weekin Club Football...

    On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett tackle the growing pressure on Michael Carrick at Manchester United, asking whether the club needs another managerial change or whether patience is the only way forward.Following United's failure to beat ten man Tottenham, Neil compares Carrick's situation with Sir Alex Ferguson, Jürgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta, arguing that rebuilding a successful football club takes time. But he also questions Carrick's tactics, the partnership of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez, and whether Manchester United's midfield is leaving their defence dangerously exposed.Elsewhere, Martin prepares to commentate on José Mourinho's Real Madrid and discusses the controversy surrounding Vinícius Júnior, while Neil questions the international break and raises concerns about Bournemouth's Premier League future.In Three of the Best, Martin and Neil discuss Harry Kane's remarkable England goalscoring record, Anthony Gordon's transformation from a struggling Everton youngster into a Barcelona star, Jordan Henderson's Chelsea impact, Pedro's extraordinary trophy-winning career, and the next generation of talent at Real Madrid and Brentford.For Letter From The Gantry, Martin revisits Oliver Glasner's emotional return to Crystal Palace with Nottingham Forest, reflecting on the remarkable reception he received from the Selhurst Park supporters despite the rivalry surrounding his departure.And in Voice of Passion, Neil also turns to Manchester City's ongoing Premier League case, questioning the impact that a delayed decision could have on the integrity of the title race.From Manchester United's rebuilding problems to the Premier League's biggest talking points, it's another lively discussion about the game with Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett.#ManchesterUnited #MichaelCarrick #MartinTyler #PremierLeague #HarryKane #JoseMourinho #AnthonyGordon #ManchesterCity #ChelseaFC #TheJoyOfFootball 00:00 Introduction01:48 What We Saw This Week02:18 José Mourinho, Real Madrid & Vinícius Júnior06:06 Is the International Break Ruining Club Football?09:18 Bournemouth's Premier League Struggles11:14 Three of the Best11:39 Real Madrid's Rising Star13:50 Brentford's Italian International17:08 Jordan Henderson's Chelsea Performance20:48 Pedro's Incredible Football Career23:59 Harry Kane's Remarkable England Record26:24 Anthony Gordon: From Everton to World-Class Winger32:30 Letter From The Gantry: Oliver Glasner's Palace Return37:52 Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Match Analysis43:38 Europe's Biggest Clubs Are Struggling45:30 Voice of Passion: Michael Carrick & Manchester United49:15 Manchester City's Premier League Case51:56 How Can Michael Carrick Fix Manchester United?59:09 Stoppage Time Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon & YouTube Members Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Oct 12 ·  Bonus

    Spy in the Camp | John Terry SLAPPED ME......

    On this week's episode of Spy in the Camp, Neil Barnett takes us back behind the scenes at Chelsea during the José Mourinho era for another episode of Spy in the Camp, with a brilliant story involving John Terry, Salomon Kalou and the unlikely beginnings of Neil's American radio career. During the 2000s, Neil travelled with Chelsea on a number of the club's pre-season tours of the United States, following the team through cities including Seattle, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington while working for Chelsea TV and the club's website. Those trips eventually took him to Los Angeles, where an unexpected appearance on an American football radio show produced a couple of encounters he hasn't forgotten. While hanging around outside the room where the Chelsea players were having lunch, Neil was invited onto the radio show to help fill some airtime. Naturally, he decided to embrace Hollywood by putting on a hat and sunglasses and playing up for the audience. Unfortunately, one of the people who spotted him was Chelsea and England captain John Terry. Terry crept up behind Neil unnoticed and slapped him on the back of his bald head as hard as he could before bursting into laughter. Neil's response was immediate: if Terry was going to do that, he could sit down and earn his keep. The Chelsea captain duly joined them for an impromptu ten-minute interview live on American radio. But the story didn't end there. The next Chelsea player to emerge from lunch was Salomon Kalou, who Neil describes as perhaps the nicest person he has ever encountered in football. Kalou agreed to join the show too, and what began as another football interview soon became something completely different. Neil's previous career as a music journalist gave him an unexpected connection with Kalou through Ivorian reggae musician Alpha Blondy. Once Neil mentioned the name, Kalou came alive and ended up singing an entire Alpha Blondy song live on the radio. That chance appearance would ultimately help lead Neil towards becoming a regular presenter when the American show went daily in 2010, with Martin Tyler later making plenty of appearances himself. From John Terry's practical joke to Salomon Kalou singing live on air, it's another glimpse at the personalities and moments Neil witnessed during his years travelling with Chelsea that supporters watching from the stands would never normally get to see. Spy in the Camp is exclusive to JOF Supporters. Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our YouTube Members & Patreon Supporters: Benjamin Fairclough Dimitre Krouchev Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Nick Parmenter Katie Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World! On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface. So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd. 

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