On The Left Side: The Funny Football Show

Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson
  • 4.5 (8)
  • Soccer
  • Weekly Series

On The Left Side is THE funny football podcast. No tactical analysis or heat maps here, just a sideways look at the very best stories from the beautiful game in a handy bite-sized form. From commentary catastrophes to managerial misdemeanours. Jim guides you through a satirical look at the last seven days of football funny.

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  1. Episode 1

    Crusty the Pie, Harmonica Whistles & Pep wants points

    The new Premier League season is almost here, and new seasons have kicked off all over the place. The pie-eaters of Wigan have a new mascot, but could Crusty be the one to take on the mighty Boilerman? And could this mean there will be new mascots at Spurs, Chelsea and Man City? There are lots of new rules but is it also time to ditch the referees' whistle? Plus has Pep Guardiola found a way to get even more points out of his treble champions? On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in London and Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice and new signings Gareth John and Danny Tennyson provide the Harmonica bits. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

    9 min

  2. Episode 2

    Angry Man United fans, and is VAR ruining football?

    The Premier League is back and no one is enjoying it. Instead, everyone is getting very angry about a whole load of stuff. Manchester United fans are getting angry at Ed Woodward and his transfer dealings whilst everyone else is getting angry about VAR and how its "Ruining the Game".  As normal, Jim is here to cast a sarcastic eye (can an eye be sarcastic?) over all the best news from the weeks football action. If you like what you hear then click subscribe NOW and make sure you leave is a 5* review. Thank you please. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. Additional voicing by Damien St John. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  "Between Dragons and Humans" by Steffen Daum appears under Creative Commons license. Additional sound effects were found at Freesfx.com and all other music used under Creative Commons licence. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

    8 min

  3. Episode 3

    Klopp becomes Rocky Balboa, Union Berlin falls silent, and Bury FC are in trouble...

    Liverpool might have won the UEFA Supercup but the big story was about Jurgen's reaction to the winning penalty save, rather than the trophy itself - I mean do you even know what it looks like? Exactly. Elsewhere German football doesn't like RB Liepzig for some reason, and nobody in Newcastle seems to like Mike Ashley. Still, he's somehow slightly less hated than Bury owner Steve Dale. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, this episode was made in Manchester, Minnesota and Iceland. If you like what you hear then click subscribe NOW and make sure you leave is a 5* review. Thank you please. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Additional sound effects were found at Freesfx.com and all other music used under Creative Commons license. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

    9 min

  4. Episode 4

    VAR Takeaway, Robot Referees and Sanchez leaves United

    Technology in football is here to stay and it looks like there's more even more coming. But could Robot Linesmen be really bad news for the likes of Mike Dean? VAR isn't working out so well, and after not enough penalties were given this weekend we're wondering if it's all down to what Greek football is calling kebab gate. And everyone has their calculators out again as Alexis Sanchez heads for Inter Milan, in a deal that suggests Man Utd don't really understand what a loan deal is... On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0   Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

    11 min

  5. Episode 5

    The end of Bury FC, Cantona Speaks and Mendy Sharks

    This week we ask what exactly happens in the fit and proper person test, what noise does a shark make, and has King Eric given the greatest speech since the seagull and the trawler?   On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0   Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

    10 min

  6. Episode 6

    Respectful Monkey Chants, BIG Manchester United News, and Watford go back to their ex

    The International Break came after a Inter-racist break, in which some fans were asking "Can a monkey chant really be respectful?" We wonder if a terrible impression can be as well. And if there is anyone who doesn't annoy Graeme Souness? Elsewhere, Man United continue to run away with the Commercial Partnership League as they announce their New Official Electrical Styling Partner, and Watford plays wheel of fortune with their managers.   On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0 Follow us on social media # @ontheleftside on twitter @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

    9 min

  7. Episode 7

    PepOut, make a baby for England, and Fake News hits football

    After the most expensive team in Europe's top leagues lose to the cheapest, does this mean that we should just hand the Premier League title to Liverpool?  Meanwhile, it's time to get down to it if you want time off for the Euros, Arsenal pushes their fans to the edge and fake news taints Vincent Kompany's testimonial... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

    9 min

  8. Episode 8

    Bernardo goes nuts, Klopp vs the weather and Ashley Cole mucks up the Europa League

    Again we find ourselves asking big questions like is something racist if the two people involved seem to be ok with it? What the heck is Jurgen Klopp's problem with the British climate, and where on earth did Ashley Cole learn to read? These, are just some of the many questions we will fail to answer in this episode. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

    11 min
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On The Left Side is THE funny football podcast. No tactical analysis or heat maps here, just a sideways look at the very best stories from the beautiful game in a handy bite-sized form. From commentary catastrophes to managerial misdemeanours. Jim guides you through a satirical look at the last seven days of football funny.

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