The Joy of Football

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The Joy of Football

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. 4 DAYS AGO

    Is There ANYONE Like Messi, Manchester United Relegation, Last Merseyside Derby, Struggling Chelsea & More

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin compare players to the one and only Lionel Messi, we have 'We Need To Talk About' featuring the struggles of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Then it's on to 'The Way We Were' in which Neil and Martin discuss Manchester United's relegation in 1974, and we finish with our usual 'Three of the Best'. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier...

    1h 38m

  2. FEB 11

    OVERPRICED Tickets, Undercooked Spurs, Torres 'Round the Keeper & More

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England game and then a Champions League final just a few days apart, Neil's trip with Chelsea tp Barcelona in the days before Torres went round Valdés (and Gary Neville made a noise we can't describe), the OUTRAGEOUS price that some Matchday Tickets are being ...

    1h 29m

  3. FEB 5

    Is Football DECREASING, Arsenal's Youth, Father/Son Footballers & More

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the state of football. Is it delining? Has it already? Martin's Letter from the Gantry is about Arsenal's Youth players, we have comparisons of football Dads and their Football sons, and much more. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! 00:00 Intro 01:42 Terribl...

    1h 28m

  4. JAN 29

    JOEL WARD On Football THEN vs NOW, Micky Stewart & More

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our usual Three of the Best, Neil’s VOICE OF PASSION is on Injuries after a Summer of International Tournaments, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is all about Denis Law, and we're also joined by Joel Ward and Micky Stewart. The Joy of a very ‘football’ coffee sho...

    1h 16m

  5. JAN 21

    MATT JARVIS - Playing for England, Becoming a DOF, Gay Magazine Covers & More

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by MATT JARVIS to chat about his playing career, On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by MATT JARVIS to chat about his playing career, the road to him becoming a Director of Football, his Table Tennis Champion Parents (plural), West Ham, Wolves, Gillingham… and the time he appeared on the cover of a Gay Magazine. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist...

    1h 9m

  6. JAN 14

    When LAMPARD, JOHN TERRY & DROGBA BATTERED NEIL, The FA Cup 3rd Round & MORE

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast Martin and Neil discuss the recent FA Cup 3rd Round (including Arsenal vs Manchester United), compare Liverpools players past and present, dive into English Managers, and go over the unique history of Coventry City. Neil gets battered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckSCLVgMhVM Martin gets thrown in pool: https://x.com/stusfootyflash/status/1615761705719431172 Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football jo...

    1h 13m

  7. JAN 8

    TROY DEENEY on Being a CAPTAIN at WEMBLEY in an FA CUP FINAL

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're joined by Troy Deeney, as we discuss the beauty that is the FA Cup. On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're joined by Troy Deeney, as we discuss the beauty that is the FA Cup. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zv...

    1h 29m

  8. JAN 4

    MARTIN TYLER Q&A, His Players of the Season SO FAR & MORE

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're down a Neil Barnett, but Martin is giving his picks for Players of the Season (so far), and answering viewer questions. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 ...

    1h 5m
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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. 

Information

  • Creator
    The Revive Lounge
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Joy of Football
  • Show Website
    The Joy of Football

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