Copa Independent

The other World Cup England should have won

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:40:40 GMT

Since England won the World Cup in 1966, they have not been back to another men’s final, appearing in only two semi-finals in 1990 and 2018 in their closest attempts at repeating the feat.

So, as the 2026 World Cup approaches, on the 60th anniversary of that famous Wembley win, should England have won more tournaments with the talent and resources at their disposal? And can Thomas Tuchel finally end the wait this summer?

In the second episode of The Independent’s World Cup podcast, sports writers Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson discuss which past tournaments England could have won, why they’ve underdelivered and whether the neurosis of 60 years of hurt can ever be overcome.

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Jules Rimet still dreaming: how the World Cup became the biggest cultural event in history

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:43:41 GMT

For the first edition of our weekly Copa Independent podcast, we are looking at the very meaning of the World Cup itself, and the two sides of the biggest cultural event in human history. But why has it got to that level? Why does it feel like nothing else in sport? Has it fulfilled the ideals of its creators? What would Jules Rimet, who envisioned a competition to bring mankind together, think of how it is now politically used?

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Was Liverpool’s Win Due To ‘Drab’ Season?

Fri, 02 May 2025 16:31:00 GMT

Join Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery in the 2nd episode of a new podcast; State of Play.

Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel

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Introducing: State of Play

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

*Cough cough* Is this thing on?

The Independent is resurrecting this channel with a new show; State of Play.

Join Adam Clery and Miguel Delaney for a brand new podcast about the politics of the Premier League, the controversies of the modern game and, well, the state of play.

This is a pilot episode, so please do get in touch to tell us what you thought!

Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel

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Maradona

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:58:38 GMT

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss Diego Maradona, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning in his native Argentina.

One of the great players in the history of the game Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 as well as, and even more impressively in many ways, two Scudettos with Napoli in the eighties and early nineties.

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Pep stays at Manchester City

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:42:37 GMT

The gang are back to discuss Pep Guardiola's two-year contract extension at Manchester City.

Vithushan Ehantharajah is this week joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Rathborn to chat about the recent international break, the dramatic Euro 2020 play-offs as well as what to expect when the Premier League returns this weekend.

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United's best performance

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:26:56 GMT

There were wins for all four English teams in the Champions League with none more impressive than Manchester United’s statement win over RB Leipzig at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

So, was that United's best ever performance?

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss that game and more.

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A sour end to the international break

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:45:04 GMT

Another international break in the books, but don’t worry, only 25 more days until the next one.

England beat Wales and Belgium but then succumbed to Denmark, with Harry Maguire and Reece James, after the final whistle, seeing red.

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Melissa Reddy and Jack De Menezes to discuss England and preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures, as well as talk about Project Big Picture.

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The 41 goal weekend

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:54:07 GMT

One of the wildest weekends in Premier League history is in the books. 3-0, 4-0, 6-1 and 7-2... and West Ham winning another football match.

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delany, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss the goals and what led to them.

The team also talk transfers after the closure of the window on Monday.

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City meltdown, transfer sagas and clash of the titans preview

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:20:06 GMT

Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Mark Critchley and Jack Rathborn discuss City's disastrous defeat to Leicester at the Etihad at the weekend, and preview Guardiola's upcoming personal clash with Bielsa when they face Leeds.

Mark shares what he's heard from the United camp on the potential signing of Jadon Sancho from Dortmund and the team also look ahead to the coming games.

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Sizing up the 20/21 season

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:46:56 GMT

Liverpool are winning, Manchester United are not and Kepa Arrizabalaga is making massive mistakes. That can only mean one thing - the new Premier League season is well and truly underway.

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Melissa Reddy, Jack Rathborn and Mark Critchley to discuss the opening weekend of games.

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Return of the Premier League

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:58:59 GMT

After the strangest conclusion to a season in history, we have had the strangest - and shortest - offseason.

Just a matter of weeks after the 2019/20 Premier League campaign wrapped up, the English top flight is set to return once again with Fulham and Arsenal kicking things off for 2020/21 this weekend.

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah was joined by Miguel Delany, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley for a special live episode to discuss how this season will work, who to watch out for and even offer their predictions as well.

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Who will be champions of Europe?

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:12:04 GMT

It’s been a frenetic fortnight as Europe’s premier club competitions frantically try and reach a conclusion like never before.

We’ve seen thrills, spills, drama and three English clubs knocked out.

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by chief football writer Miguel Delaney and northern football correspondent Mark Critchley to discuss the Europa and Champions League games that have been and gone, and those that are still to come.

They also share their predictions for who will lift the trophies this season.

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The return of European football

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:54:20 GMT

The weirdest European football season in history is back underway with the Champions League and Europa League competitions returning this week after their coronavirus-enforced hiatus.

Manchester United are already safely through to the next knockout round after seeing off the mighty LASK on Wednesday evening with Wolves, Rangers, Manchester City and Chelsea all hoping to follow them over the coming days.

Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley to discuss all those games and give their predictions on who will win both competitions.

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Premier League season review

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:23:08 GMT

The longest Premier League season in history has finally drawn to a close.

Liverpool are champions at last, while Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea—despite Leicester’s incredible start to the campaign—will join them in next season’s Champions League.

Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss the highlights from this standout season, from VAR, to players impacting social change and, of course, the immense impact of Covid-19.

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Liverpool get their trophy and bedlam in the Championship

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:57:44 GMT

This week, Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss a jaw-dropping night in the Championship.

And with Liverpool getting their hands on the Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years, Melissa has all the details from Anfield.

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Man City win appeal over Champions League ban

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:45:11 GMT

A decision to ban Manchester City from Champions League football has been overturned.

Uefa ruled that the club had breached Financial Fair Play regulations and banned them from European football for two years. But after an appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) sided with the City and overturned the Uefa decision.

Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss the verdict and its wider ramifications on the game and spending regulations in general.

Miguel also shares his touching tribute to Jack Charlton, who died on Friday aged 85.

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What's going on at Wigan?

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:35:49 GMT

Melissa Reddy is joined by Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley to discuss the Wigan FC debacle.

Also, Miguel talks about the how he stirred the pot this week with his comments on Carlo Ancelotti and Everton.

The Manchester clubs and the relegation battle are also on the table for discussion.

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The long awaited champions

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:16:57 GMT

The Indy Football Podcast returns to discuss Liverpool's first Premier League title, the building blocks towards league trophy number 19 and what challenges they face from Manchester City and Chelsea going forward.

FA Cup domination from the traditional clubs is also on the menu and we and take a look at the relegation battle.

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Dimitar Berbatov LIVE

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:37:23 GMT

Ahead of the return of the Premier League the Indy Football Podcast gang got together for a special live episode.

Host Vithushan Ehantharajah was joined by special guest Dimitar Berbatov and the Indy's sports team to discuss the return of football after the coronavirus break.

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Return of the pod

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:15:23 GMT

Along with the rest of the sporting world, we've taken a short break recently. But now, we're back, and we're returning with style.

Luke Brown and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss the return of the podcast and a very special live episode which is planned for Monday evening.

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Also, some emotional news. After more than three years at the Indy, Luke is leaving on Friday and officially handing over the keys to the show to Vithushan.

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Liverpool's U-turn and Tottenham's doggedness

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:23:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss Liverpool's remarkable U-turn on their controversial decision to place some non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic. Should Liverpool be praised? Or pilloried? And what do the team make of Tottenham Hotspur's grim determination to push ahead with their own plans to furlough staff? All of that and more.

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The Premier League World Cup

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:24:01 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Melissa Reddy, Mark Critchley and Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss the latest news on football’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Miguel explains how the Premier League are considering a World Cup style ‘TV bonanza’ finish to the season, plus the team consider whether it is fair for Tottenham Hotspur - one of the richest clubs in the world - to furlough some of their lowest-paid staff members.

Plus everybody gives their latest Netflix recommendations, which include Love is Blind, for some reason.

Luke, Melissa and Vithushan are also appearing on a new series, The Independent Coronavirus Podcast, this week to discuss the Olympics, Wimbledon and the Premier League a little further so make sure you give that a listen if you enjoyed this episiode.

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Coronavirus news and Premier League latest

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:39:23 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Vithushan Ehantharajah, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss how football has responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

They reveal the latest behind-closed-doors discussions and how players are maintaining their fitness during this unprecedented period. They also debate whether clubs are doing enough to help their local communities through this crisis.

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Coronavirus and football

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:35:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Ben Burrows, Miguel Delaney and Jack Rathborn to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on football. They discuss the rapidly changing domestic and continental calendar, the threat the virus poses to non-league clubs and how The Independent plans to cover football when there isn’t any football on.

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Tottenham: Where did it all go wrong?

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Ben Burrows and Tony Evans to dissect Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League exit at the hands of RB Leipzig. They discuss speculation that manager José Mourinho was confronted by a group of senior players after the match in Germany and examine chairman Daniel Levy's role in the crisis. Is Tottenham's season already over? And have they missed out on the chance to join the European elite? All that and more.

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Who will be relegated from the Premier League?

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:50:13 GMT

Ben Burrows is joined by Miguel Delaney, Vithushan Ehantharajah and Jack Rathborn to discuss the battle to avoid relegation.

Can Aston Villa use their Carabao Cup final performance to kick on and beat the drop in the in the Premier League? Are Watford out of trouble after so sensationally beating the unbeatable Liverpool? Is Norwich’s football too good for them to go down? And does Andy Robertson have the biggest mouth in football? All those questions answered and more.

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The not the Big Six special

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:53:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Ben Burrows and Jack Rathborn to examine the seasons of some of the clubs outside the Premier League’s Big Six. There is praise for Sheffield United and Leicester City, both of whom are flying high and could be playing in the Champions League next season. And what about the European aspirations of Wolves, who could be dark horses to win the Europa League? But it’s not all positive. The team also discuss West Ham and ponder how the club can cope with a potentially destructive relegation. All that and some random Tyson Fury chat.

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How football became broken beyond repair

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:18:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Vithushan Ehantharajah and Ben Burrows to discuss the future of club football. The team discuss Miguel’s special report on the state of the game and examine how a growing financial disparity has destroyed the sport’s inherent unpredictability. They ask what – if anything – can be done and respond to some listener feedback.

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What next for Pep Guardiola and Man City?

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:55:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Ben Burrows and Jack Rathborn to talk all things Manchester City. How much can we read into their recent defeat at Tottenham Hotspur? What next for Pep Guardiola? And do they have a chance of winning the Champions League this season? All that and a quick bit of Neymar chat, too.

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Talking transfers 2

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:20:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Sports Editor Ben Burrows, columnist Tony Evans and reporter Jack Rathborn to discuss the January transfer window. What can Manchester United expect from Bruno Fernandes? Are Giovani Lo Celso, Steven Bergwijn and Gedson Fernandes good enough to replace Christian Eriksen? And who are the window’s biggest winners and losers. Plus, Tony takes aim at the thugs who attacked Ed Woodward’s house on Tuesday night.

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How good is Liverpool being good?

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Ben Burrows to discuss the future of the domestic game. Should we fear Liverpool’s dominance? Are superclubs good for football? And does the sport still represent the communities that need it the most?

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Premier League new manager health check

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:17:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Sports Editor of The Independent Ben Burrows and football writer Lawrence Ostlere to assess the fortunes of the Premier League clubs to have changed managers this season Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford (again), Everton and West Ham. There is also time for some transfer news and the team attempt to work out exactly who Gedson Fernandes is.

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Talking transfers

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:07:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Ben Burrows to talk January transfers. Why do Manchester United keep insisting they do not want to sign anyone? Will Jose Mourinho and Daniel Levy clash at Tottenham? And how on earth do Liverpool improve on what they already have? All that and more.

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Jadon Sancho latest and Bayern Munich’s struggles

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:33:08 GMT

Luke Brown, Miguel Delaney and Tony Evans travel to Munich for a German football themed special.

They discuss Miguel’s recent story that Borussia Dortmund are open to selling England international Jadon Sancho this January, as well as Bayern Munich’s struggles in the Bundesliga as well as recent trend of young English footballers heading to the continent.

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What next for Arsenal and Amazon Prime

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:42:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Vithushan Ehantharajah, Lawrence Ostlere and Jack Rathborn to discuss the fallout at the Emirates after the club sacked manager Unai Emery. Was it the correct decision? And who should replace him? The team also discuss this week’s Premier League results as well as reviewing Amazon Prime’s coverage.

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Who's the next to go in the Premier League sack race?

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:45:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Tony Evans, Ben Burrows and Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss the Premier League's four most vulnerable managers. Unai Emery. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Marco Silva. Manuel Pellegrini. Who is next for the chop? And do any of them have a chance of turning things around? Plus some Jose Mourinho chat and Tony bursts a blood vessel ranting about VAR.

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Mourinho replaces Pochettino at Tottenham – special episode

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:30:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Jack Rathborn to discuss the sensational news that Jose Mourinho is replacing Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham Hotspur manager. Is Mourinho really the right man for the job? Does Daniel Levy know what he has let himself in for? And what does Pochettino do next? Miguel also compares Spurs to Malaga, for some reason. All that and more!

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Sterling vs Gomez – who you backing?

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:35:58 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Lawrence Ostlere and new signing Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss the great canteen clash of November 2019. Should England supporters be worried that Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez clashed while on international duty? Did Gareth Southgate handle the situation correctly? And who would really win in a fight between the pair. All that and more!

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How much football is too much football?

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Tony Evans and Lawrence Ostlere to ask: how much football is too much football? They talk Liverpool's crazily congested fixture list, the Fifa Club World Cup and the future of England's domestic cup competitions. Tony then goes on a very uncharacteristic rant, this time about rugby union.

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Lads, it’s Manchester United

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:45:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Lawrence Ostlere and Mark Critchley to talk all things Manchester United. Was their draw with Liverpool really their best performance of the season? Has everybody been too hard on poor Ole Gunnar Solskaer? And how about Ed Woodward? All that and more.

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The 100 greatest players of the 21st century

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:50:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Ben Burrows to discuss ‘The Independent Century’: our week-long countdown of the 100 greatest players of the 21st century. The team talk Messi vs Ronaldo, the greatest English player of the last twenty years and is Zidane overrated? Includes the immortal Tony line: “Everybody involved in compiling this list should be shot. Including myself.”

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Tottenham fallout and European super club special

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:05:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Jack Rathborn to discuss the fallout from Tottenham's extraordinary 7-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. They then discuss the various rebuilding projects underway at some of Europe's biggest clubs this season. And they ask: who is going to win the Champions League this season?

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Is this the end of the Big Six as we know it?

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:15:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Tony Evans and Ben Burrows to dissect the troubles at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. They also discuss the starts made by Leicester City, West Ham and Everton, and ask: which of the Premier League’s chasing pack is best placed to gatecrash the Big Six this season?

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Debating Chelsea's up-and-down start under Lampard

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Tony Evans and Jack Rathborn to discuss Chelsea's start to the season under new manager Frank Lampard. How much will their loss to Valencia hurt their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stages? Which of their young players have impressed most? And exactly what is Lampard trying to achieve with his new-look Blues?

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Introducing the Indy Rugby Podcast

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:00:00 GMT

Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett look forward to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and assess how the four home nations are shaping up, along with the rest of the tournament's big hitters.

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The trouble at Tottenham and north London derby preview

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:30:20 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Ben Burrows to talk about the recent behind the scenes trouble at Tottenham. Why is Mauricio Pochettino so unhappy? Has Daniel Levy’s contract strategy come back to bite him? And exactly how unhappy is the dressing room? Plus a preview of this weekend’s north London derby.

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David Luiz deep dive and blaming Brexit for handballs

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:45:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Tony Evans and Ben Burrows for a David Luiz special. The team discuss the early stages of his career at Vitória and Benfica, his Chelsea legacy and what the future holds at Arsenal. There's also time for a quick Frank Lampard chat before they attempt to tackle the pressing question of the week: is the European Union really to blame for dodgy new Premier League laws?

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Premier League mid-table woes and learning about VAR

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:30:00 GMT

Host Luke Brown is joined by Tony Evans, Ben Burrows and Lawrence Ostlere to talk all things VAR before asking: what on earth has happened to the Premier League's mid-table? Miguel Delaney also makes an appearance from Istanbul to talk all things Super Cup.

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Premier League preview and why football could die

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:15:00 GMT

Luke Brown is joined by Miguel Delaney, Ben Burrows and Tony Evans to preview the new season, react to Liverpool supporters booing the national anthem and explore why the future of English football is under threat.

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Women's World Cup and Under-21 European Championships

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 12:31:01 GMT

Host Jack Pitt-Brooke, chief football writer Miguel Delaney and sports reporter Samuel Lovett discuss the Women's World Cup as they take a closer look at wider perceptions of the sport and comparisons wrongly drawn with the men's game. Attention then turns to the Young Lion's campaign at the U21 European Championships in Italy, where the likes of James Maddison and Phil Foden will be looking to prove their worth. Miguel offers a quick run-through of the transfer market before ending on Jonathan Liew's recent one-on-one interview with Asif Kapadia, the director of the new Maradona documentary.

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Champions League final preview

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:45:00 GMT

With the Champions League final this Saturday night, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew look forward to it, speaking about Jonathan’s interview with Jurgen Klopp in Marbella, whether he is a perfectionist and how much of it is an act. Then they look at the pressure at Spurs, if it is any less than what Liverpool are under. And finally whether it makes sense to play a not fully-fit Harry Kane.

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Premier League season review, teams of the year and assorted fun

Wed, 15 May 2019 14:47:22 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke was joined by Jonathan Liew, Miguel Delaney and the departing Ed Malyon for a season wrap-up episode, discussion on Neil Etheridge and a look at trickle-down economics

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The most sensational semi-finals in Champions League history

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:24:09 GMT

On this week’s podcast the team – Jack Pitt-Brooke, Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney - look back on one of the most exciting weeks in the recent history of the Champions League. Delaney talks us through Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona, why Barca were so poor and what it means for the future of their ageing team. And we ask whether this was the greatest ever Anfield European night.

Then we move on Ajax 2-3 Tottenham, and ask whether it is an even more dramatic upset. What was it like to report on a game with such a spectacular second half? What does it mean for the future of this Ajax team? And how did Spurs find it within themselves to turn it around.

Facing the first all-English final since 2008, we ask how the psychology will affect the game. Would this be a consolation prize for Liverpool if they fail to win the league? Or will it put a new expectation – and new pressure –on them?

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Champions League SF review: Spurs and Liverpool on the brink

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Today’s podcast is about the Champions League, looking back at the two first legs this week. First at Tottenham, we ask just how good Ajax were, whether Mauricio Pochettino got his tactics wrong and if there is any hope for the second leg. Could Ajax find themselves under more pressure now that they are expected to progress?

Then on to Barcelona, where a very impressive Liverpool performance still led to a disastrous result. They can take plenty of credit but is it any solace now that their brilliant season hangs by a thread?

It was Lionel Messi’s goal that decided the tie: given the state of the tie, was that the goal that won the Champions League? And given how dedicated Messi is to his art, is there another player in another sport who comes close to him?

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Manchester derby preview, a Liverpool conundrum PLUS fictionalised football

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:06:40 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke is host this week, and together with Jonathan Liew and Miguel Delaney, the guys look forward to Wednesday's huge Manchester derby and start with an in-depth look at Manchester United, and why the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era has started to go wrong already. What if he is not Ole Gunnar Di Matteo but their Ole Gunnar Sherwood?

Then they look at Manchester City, their own form, and the strange dynamic of a derby that will be without needle because of United fans' opposition to Liverpool winning the league.

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Champions League QFs review: Spurs and Ajax through! Man United beaten, Man City heartbreak

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:26:46 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jack Rathborn to dissect a thrilling week of Champions League quarter-finals in which Man United and Man City both fell by the wayside while Liverpool, Tottenham, Ajax and Barcelona progressed. But that barely scratches the surface of the controversy and confusion that took over our week.

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Champions League review: Liverpool win, Man United don't, Spurs edge past City

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:42:50 GMT

Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew record on Thursday this week (and next week, by the way) to recap the enormous Champions League ties going on. There's also some talk about literature, craft ale and also Chelsea's role in deciding the title race.

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What even is bottling? Plus Liverpool vs Spurs, relegation chatter and much more

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:37:07 GMT

Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney are all back in the country and they discuss all sorts, including a quest to define what bottling is, Liverpool's new-found way of winning, Tottenham's sudden dip and a look at those teams going down and why this has become their fate.

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Is it coming home in 2020?

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:59:58 GMT

International football is back, and the Premier League title race has been paused for England's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Montenegro. Even with this, the most popular England team for a generation, how much do we all care? Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Liew and Lawrence Ostlere discuss.

England could win two trophies in the next 15 months, with the Nations League finals in Porto this June then Euro 2020 at Wembley next year. We look back at England's evolution up to this point and ask where they go next. Who plays at right-back? What is the right combination in midfield? Is Declan Rice the missing link?

Because Euro 2020 could well be the peak tournament for this generation, England's best chance at a trophy. Especially because the example of Germany shows that teams have to win while they are still young and before stasis sets in.

And finally, the biggest topic of the week: which England players are Leave or Remain, in the eyes of Jonathan Liew.

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Arsenal vs Man United, Jack Grealish, what to do about pitch invaders plus Champions League preview

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:28:57 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke is your host before Ed Malyon returns somewhat belatedly to the show. Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew are also in the studio to discuss this weekend's games but, mainly, this weekend's incidents which have somewhat taken over the news agenda

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Spurs vs Arsenal, Liverpool's slip behind Man City, Champions League power rankings + Bale transfer talk

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 18:28:15 GMT

Ed Malyon, Miguel Delaney and Luke Brown are in London, while Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew are in Dortmund for this week's podcast. The guys look back on a big weekend in the title race, discuss the upcoming Champions League action and there's enough time for talk about Gareth Bale's situation in Madrid and also craft beer.

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Man United vs Liverpool, Chelsea vs Man City, Kepa fallout, Puel + Champions League review

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:23:36 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by the returning Jonathan Liew and Miguel Delaney to discuss the big games of the weekend including - but not limited to - Manchester United's bore draw with Liverpool and Man City winning the Carabao Cup. They discuss the Kepa-Sarri incident that marred the final moments, Claude Puel's dismissal by Leicester and review the midweek continental action.

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Chelsea vs Man United, Saudi takeover, Champions League review + preview and loads more

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:14:39 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke, the latter of whom has just returned from interviewing Manuel Pellegrini. The guys start off on Pellegrini and West Ham before previewing Chelsea vs Manchester United, talking about last week's European games and previewing the upcoming Champions League ties as well as loads more nonsense besides.

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Champions League preview, Jadon Sancho interview plus what now for Chelsea?

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:30:33 GMT

Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney are reunited - three men, two microphones, one podcast. The guys discuss Jack's trip to Dortmund to interview Jadon Sancho, the Premier League's stand-out result of the weekend and a big dose of Champions League preview

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Transfer window talk - and why it's been so quiet - plus Arsenal vs Man United, FA Cup review and more

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:55:57 GMT

Ed Malyon, Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke reconvene to discuss the weekend's big games, starting with Man United's victory over Arsenal on Friday night. Then they move on to talk FA Cup in general, Spurs' exit and their skewed priorities as well as why the transfer window has so far been such a damp squib.

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An in-depth look at Tottenham without Harry Kane, Arsenal vs Chelsea review, David Wagner and FA Cup preview

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:48:55 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by the returning Jack Pitt-Brooke this week, as well as Luke Brown who took in Arsenal's win over Chelsea. The guys discuss Spurs' last-gasp win over Fulham, what it means for Pochettino's future and Tottenham's transfer policy. Plus, a ton of talk up and down the league and throwing things ahead to the FA Cup next weekend.

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Manchester United beat Tottenham, a look at Solskjaer vs Pochettino and some book talk

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:27:39 GMT

Ed Malyon, Miguel Delaney and the Wall Street Journal's Joshua Robinson are in the studio to dissect the weekend's big game at Wembley, discuss what it means and take a deep dive into Joshua's new book, The Club. The guys also chat about spying and espionage in sport after Leeds and Derby were embroiled in a row

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FA Cup review, Tottenham vs Man United preview and festive round-up episode

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:23:57 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney to discuss... well, all of the football that'shappened since the last podcast. Does Mauricio Pochettino love himself? Should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get the permanent United job? These questions and many more are answered on the return of the pod.

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Champions League last 16 power rankings, Liverpool vs Man United review and loads more

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:41:47 GMT

Ed Malyon is in the chair, hosting some post-draw chitter-chatter with Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke. The guys rank the most intriguing ties of the Champions League last 16 and discuss each team's chances before moving onto the weekend's big talking points from Anfield.

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Raheem Sterling, racism, Champions League preview and a little bit of Copa Libertadores review

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:02:12 GMT

Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew are in Barcelona to go deep on the racist incident that has dominated the weekend's headlines (but only because people have refused to listen for so long) as well as previewing the Champions League and reviewing the Libertadores final, which Miguel attended in Madrid.

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North London derby review, 'I'm a Good Bloke' syndrome and Mark Hughes' sacking

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:51:46 GMT

Ed Malyon, Jonathan Liew and Jack Pitt-Brooke look back at Arsenal's defenestration of Tottenham, discuss Jurgen Klopp's antics after beating Everton and Mark Hughes' sacking amid a ton of other football chatter.

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Tottenham chatter, Chesterfield, Antarctica and extended Copa Libertadores fall-out

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:34:42 GMT

Ed Malyon and Jonathan Liew break down a quiet weekend in London before Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Wilson, Joshua Robinson and Rory Smith discuss an altogether more curious couple of days live from Buenos Aires

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Nations League Fever

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:18:27 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke is joined by Jonathan Liew and Luke Brown, as they look back at England's famous 2-1 win over Croatia on Sunday afternoon and ask whether this was the best England game to be held at the new Wembley Stadium over the last 11 years. Or was there a better game in another sport played there?

Sunday afternoon felt like a vindication for the Nations League format, which will climax in Porto next June. Have UEFA been proved right by how competitive these games are? And what connections can we draw between the teams who have been the most successful so far?

It has been a remarkable year for the England team and the team discuss the steady improvement, which meant that reaching the World Cup semi-finals has not been the peak for this team as they have continued to develop since then. The 4-3-3 appears to have made England more dangerous than the 3-5-2 ever did, but how?

Finally we look back at the England career of a man who won 11 caps under Steve McClaren as a teenager before fading into obscurity far quicker than anyone could have imagined.

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The Premier League season so far, Wayne Rooney’s return and the Copa Libertadores final

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:18:38 GMT

On today’s show Jack Pitt-Brooke stays in caretaker charge and he is joined by chief football writer Miguel Delaney and ESPN’s Liam Twomey.

One third of the way into the Premier League season, they discuss the clearer distinctions of the Premier League table and whether Manchester City will start to pull away at the top. Is it unfair to judge Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool if they cannot catch them? Does he have to win the title to be a success there? And are Liverpool – like their rivals – waiting until Guardiola eventually steps aside in 2020 or 2021? This is the international fortnight and so attention moves onto the Wayne Rooney Foundation International at Wembley on Thursday night. Is it a nice tribute to a great player? Or is it an embarrassing devaluing of what it means to play for England? And if Rooney is devaluing what it means to play for England, then what about all the other, lesser players to wear the shirt in recent years? Then after the international break is the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors, which Miguel is flying out for. He tells us what to expect and the special status the Libertadores still enjoys.

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Is Manchester City's dominance going to end up killing football?

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:09:01 GMT

On today’s Indy Football Podcast, stand-in host Jack Pit-Brooke is joined by chief football writer Miguel Delaney and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew. The trio discuss their different experiences of Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool on Saturday evening, and how writing about a football game changes your experience of it. Can you take bias out of football journalism? What about emotion?

Then we move onto this season’s title race and whether we expect Manchester City to rack up another 100 points. Is this Manchester City hegemony good for the Premier League? Where will it all end? Given what we learned from Football Leaks this week, what is the immediate future for the top end of the professional game? Is football finished as we know it?

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Chelsea vs Man Utd review, Ronaldo's return plus Champions League preview

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:51:53 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, who knows how to speak into a microphone, and Miguel Delaney - who doesn't. They discuss Man United's draw at Chelsea, their upcoming clash with Juventus and a lot more besides.

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England beat Spain! Dier's tackle, Sterling's brilliance and the embarrassing fans reviewed

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:35:54 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney are in Seville to talk over a phenomenal win for England in Seville, where they dealt with Spain handily and forced their way back into the Nations League reckoning.

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Liverpool vs Man City review, Arsenal vs Fulham chat plus Bayern's troubles and England international break preview

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:12:45 GMT

Ed Malyon was joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and debutant Tom Kershaw for the latest episode of the podcast, where they discussed Sunday's two most surprising results, a bit of Manchester United and Bayern managerial woe and then England's young-looking squad for this week.

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Chelsea vs Liverpool review PLUS a special Champions League phone-in and five-a-side

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:49:31 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Luke Brown and ESPN's Liam Twomey to discuss Liverpool's draw at Chelsea before an experimental Champions League phone-in with Mark Critchley, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney, who are away for the Champions League, and Jonathan Liew, who has a big five-a-side game this week.

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A thorough dig into Tottenham, Pogba's jab at Mourinho and can Liverpool win the league?

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:19:59 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Luke Brown to talk about Tottenham's return to normality, Paul Pogba taking shots at his manager (again!) and JPB digs into Jurgen Klopp's past to see what it tells us about their chances this year

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In-depth look at Arsenal PLUS previewing this season's Champions League

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:11:20 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Luke Brown, who covers Arsenal for the Independent, to discuss their start to life under Unai Emery. Jonathan Liew and Jack Pitt-Brooke check in from Milan, where they are set to watch Inter vs Spurs and the guys preview Europe's top club competition.

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England chat, plus best XI in the world right now

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:18:53 GMT

Join host Ed Malyon, Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke as they dissect England’s defeat to Spain in the Uefa Nations League, and take a closer look at the team's current shortcomings, including the side's lack of a truly game-changing midfield general. Talk also turns to who would fit in the best XI in the world.

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Watford top of the league, West Ham bottom of it and some England discussion

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:18:51 GMT

Ed Malyon is back but he's not alone, with Jack Pitt-Brooke to talk about Watford's win over Spurs and positive start as well as why West Ham are in so much trouble. Jonathan Liew joins the fun to discuss England and Luke Brown calls in with a report from Arsenal.

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Dissecting Mourinho and Man United's horror start

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:01:44 GMT

Jonathan Liew is joined by Samuel Lovett, with help from Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley from Old Trafford, to discuss Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, and Jose Mourinho's typically fiery press conference that followed. They also discuss the rest of the weekend's results, and the progress of English youngsters in the top flight.

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Jose Mourinho's THRD SZN, Chelsea beat Arsenal and some All or Nothing talk

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:38:44 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss All or Nothing: Manchester City, Lawrence Ostlere who was at Brighton's win over Manchester United and Luke Brown, who saw Chelsea's nascent project overcome Unai Emery's own fresh start.

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Manchester City outplay Arsenal, Pogba's silent rage plus the rest of the opening weekend

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:45:41 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Liew and Jack Pitt-Brooke to recap the first weekend of the Premier League season,

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Premier League season preview + Community Shield discussion as Man City lay down an ominous marker

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:07:02 GMT

Host Ed Malyon is back, and joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to look ahead to the new Premier League season. They also take a look back at Sunday's Community Shield, at how good Manchester City look and how far Chelsea appear to be from competing.

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France win the World Cup: analysis, reaction and World Cup review

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 23:04:38 GMT

Miguel Delaney, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew are in Moscow where France have just defeated Croatia to win their second World Cup. They discuss the game, what France's win means and where everybody goes from here

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Analysis: How and why England went out in the semi-finals of the World Cup and whether it matters

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:46:14 GMT

Ed Malyon and Jack Austin are in London while Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew are in Moscow to discuss England's World Cup exit and Croatia reaching dreamland

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World Cup daily: France vs Belgium preview, what was said by England and an unfortunate incident!

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 23:01:02 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke is your host in St Petersburg, where Miguel Delaney joins him to preview France vs Belgium on Tuesday, talk about an unfortunate incident Miguel was caught up in and then chew over some England with Jonathan Liew

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World Cup daily: England to play Croatia in the semi-finals, yes that is really happening

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:16:57 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by delirious pairing Jonathan Liew and Jack Pitt-Brooke from Samara, where England have just seen off Sweden to win their first World Cup quarter-final in a generation. They will play Croatia, who saw off Russia on penalties

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World Cup daily: Brazil go home, France stumble to semi-final, PLUS England preview

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 01:20:26 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew in Kazan where Belgium have conquered Brazil, then Miguel Delaney in Nizhny Novgorod with special guests Ken Early and Joshua Robinson. Finally, Jack Pitt-Brooke calls in from Samara, where England's destiny will be decided

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World Cup daily: England WIN A PENALTY SHOOTOUT and nothing else really matters

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:38:15 GMT

Ed Malyon, Mark Critchley, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew are at Spartak Stadium where they attempt to process what just happened but mainly just sound really happy about England's progression to the World Cup quarter-final.

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World Cup daily: England vs Colombia preview, Brazil as big favourites and Japan's kamikaze defeat

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 23:00:11 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley are in Moscow where England will play Colombia in a round-of-16 game that will determine whether it is coming home or they are going home. Miguel Delaney calls in from Samara where he's watched Brazil... and he was very impressed

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World Cup daily: Spain post-mortem and analysis of a day of penalty shootout drama

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:33:26 GMT

Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney are in Moscow, where they witnessed Miguel's beloved Spain crash out of the World Cup. He holds back the tears as they discuss how and why it went so wrong before Jack Pitt-Brooke joins from Nizhny Novgorod where Croatia squeaked past Denmark

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World Cup daily: A stone-cold classic knocks out Lionel Messi before Edinson Cavani eliminates Cristiano Ronaldo

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:16:43 GMT

Ed Malyon and Jonathan Liew are in Kazan, joined by the Wall Street Journal's Joshua Robinson for a somewhat giddy discussion about one of the great World Cup knockout games of the modern era. Mark Critchley calls in from Sochi with his report from Uruguay's win over Portugal

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World Cup daily: France vs Argentina and Portugal vs Uruguay preview

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 22:50:05 GMT

Ed Malyon and Jonathan Liew are in Moscow to preview two belting round-of-16 ties, they check in with Jack Pitt-Brooke in St Petersburg and Miguel Delaney who is still marooned in Kaliningrad... and he's not so happy about it

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World Cup daily: England are so good they win when they lose, plus a look at Colombia

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:19:52 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney break down England's weird defeat to Belgium from Kaliningrad before Ed Malyon in Moscow rounds up the Group H action and talks to Michael Cox about what to expect from Colombia

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World Cup daily: Germany out, Brazil through and England vs Belgium preview

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:03:08 GMT

Ed Malyon is all alone in Moscow, but has Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney to call on in Kaliningrad to discuss Germany's stunning exit and look ahead to a weird game between England B and Belgium Reserves

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World Cup daily: AR-GEN-TINA, AR-GEN-TINA! An epic night, a dull afternoon and what it all means

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:39:04 GMT

Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney try to make sense of a simply sensational match between Argentina and Nigeria. Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew check in from St Petersburg with their thoughts from the stadium as some tasty knockout fixtures start falling into place

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World Cup daily: Spain and Portugal suffer scares plus a preview of Tuesday's belting fixtures

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:20:01 GMT

Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney are in Moscow to discuss a wild conclusion to Group B, before looking ahead to Argentina's date with destiny, the chances of Australia going through and then Jack Pitt-Brooke calls in from the England camp

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World Cup daily: It's coming home! Full England analysis plus Group H breakdown and final group games preview

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:27:32 GMT

Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney in Moscow discuss England's thumping win over Panama. Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew join from Nizhny Novgorod and Mark Critchley from Sochi in a jam-packed show

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World Cup daily: England vs Panama preview plus Germany stay in the mix... just, while Belgium state their claim

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 02:24:34 GMT

Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney witnessed Belgium's impressive performance in Moscow and discuss Germany's comeback against the Swedes but not until Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew have phoned in from Nizhny Novgorod to preview England's date with Panama

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World Cup daily: Brazil finally arrive, Nigeria spice up Group D and Switzerland's comeback gives them hope

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 23:48:30 GMT

Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney are in Moscow to break down all the games, while Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew in St Petersburg discuss Brazil's win over Costa Rica and Neymar's need to be centre of attention

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World Cup daily: Argentina's meltdown fully broken down, are Croatia contenders plus a look at France and Denmark

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:45:14 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley are joined by Miguel Delaney who has just witnessed Argentina's chaotic meltdown in Nizhny Novgorod. The guys also look at if Croatia are any good plus some analysis of France after another win

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Indy Football podcast: Portugal might be rubbish yet win the whole thing, Spain labour to victory and Thursday preview

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:08:36 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley in Moscow review a turgid day of action, calling on Miguel Delaney in Nizhny Novgorod to give some insight into Spain's win over Iran. Then a look ahead to Thursday's more interesting fixtures

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World Cup daily: Russia, conquerors of the world, England's next steps and picking apart Group H

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:42:15 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley look at the latest action from Moscow, while Jack Pitt-Brooke calls up from Repino with the news from England camp

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World Cup daily: Analysing England's win, Harry Kane's brilliance and Gareth Southgate's game plan

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 22:17:52 GMT

Ed Malyon, Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley dissect England's win over Tunisia from Moscow before Jonathan Liew and Jack Pitt-Brooke join on the phone from Volgograd and argue about whether it was a good win or not

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World Cup daily: Mexico stun Germany, Brazil falter and Serbia played Costa Rica but nobody remembers it

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:11:08 GMT

It's nearly 4am in Moscow but the guys have stayed up to break down a wild day's worth of action, including the defending world champions being downed by Mexico's green tide, Brazil only drawing with Switzerland and Serbia did stuff too. Probably. Warning: some technical issues disrupted recording

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World Cup daily: Lionel Messi's Argentina falter, France get out of jail plus all the action from Super Saturday

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 22:25:57 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley are joined by Jonathan Liew in Moscow to review the wild game at Spartak Stadium between Argentina and Iceland as well as the French beating Australia, Peru's gallant efforts against the Danes and Croatia's win over Nigeria.

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World Cup daily: Cristiano Ronaldo lights up an all-time classic, Uruguay stutter past Egypt plus Iran's shock win

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:11:47 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley in Moscow guide you through a belting day of football, culminating in Spain 3-3 Portugal. Miguel Delaney calls in from that game while Jack Pitt-Brooke also joins on the phone after watching his beloved Morocco be stunned by Iran.

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World Cup daily: Russia get the party started, England latest plus a preview of Spain vs Portugal

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 23:46:22 GMT

Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley review the World Cup opener from Moscow before checking in with Jack Pitt-Brooke at England camp and then previewing Friday's trio of games, including the pick of the group stage - Spain vs Portugal

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World Cup daily: Spain sack Lopetegui, 2026 World Cup vote and Russia vs Saudi Arabia

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:49:31 GMT

Ed Malyon, Mark Critchley and Miguel Delaney check in for their first daily podcast from Moscow, where they have been hard at work covering the huge decisions from Spain to sack coach Julen Lopetegui and Fifa to host the 2026 World Cup in North America. Jack Pitt-Brooke joins on the phone from England's somewhat... quiet base in Repino

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World Cup preview edition: England, Brazil, Spain and why this tournament feels weird

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:37:07 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney in London and Jack Pitt-Brooke at Heathrow Airport to preview the World Cup. Subscribe to the podcast to get DAILY shows from Russia during the tournament.

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Champions League final recap, Salah, Ramos, Karius - plus what's people's problem with Raheem Sterling?

Tue, 29 May 2018 16:09:03 GMT

The guys are back from Kiev and Wembley to discuss the weekend's two biggest finals, with Fulham promoted to the Premier League and Real Madrid beating Liverpool in a Champions League final that will go down in history as one of the most story-laden ever. Plus, the lads dig into the relentless hounding of Raheem Sterling

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FA Cup final review, Champions League final preview and Neymar discussion

Mon, 21 May 2018 14:53:45 GMT

The guys look back at the FA Cup final and what it means for Man United and Chelsea going forwards, as well as a run-down of Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League final and loads more besides

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How will this season be remembered, FA Cup preview and Barcelona's implosion

Mon, 14 May 2018 12:46:30 GMT

With the Premier League season over, the guys discuss the key storylines of the year as well as looking ahead to the FA Cup final, discussing Antonio Conte's future at Chelsea and finally how Barcelona ballsed up an unbeaten season at the worst possible moment.

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Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger's goodbye, relegation confusion and plenty of tangents

Tue, 08 May 2018 13:45:33 GMT

This week Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew, Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's fixtures, Arsene Wenger's final home game, Sir Alex Ferguson's bout of ill health and much more besides including the Hunger Games

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Champions League semis, Man United vs Arsenal and relegation dog fight

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:19:40 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss Manchester United's snoozetastic win over Arsenal, the Champions League semi-finals, whether we're going to get a belting relegation battle or simply a damp squib and a whole load more.

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Champions League semi-final preview, FA Cup analysis, Wenger's departure and Kevin Strootman interview

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:56:58 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Jack Austin to discuss the weekend's FA Cup semi-finals, Arsene Wenger's announced departure after 22 years at Arsenal, and also preview the Champions League semi-finals with Jack speaking to Roma's Kevin Strootman.

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How Man City won the league, relegation battle, and Championship promotion contenders

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:04:05 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney, Ben Burrows and Matt Murphy to discuss the weekend's football action including Man City winning the Premier League, the relegation battle and who might be coming up into the top flight next season

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Are Manchester City imploding? Plus Champions League preview

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:46:19 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's action, including the drama-infused Manchester Derby. They also look ahead to Manchester City and Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final second leg, in which City will need to score at least three goals to go through

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All-British Champions League clashes, the Premier League's competitiveness, and Alan Pardew

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:10:07 GMT

Jonathan Liew is joined by Miguel Delaney and Duncan Alexander from Opta to discuss the weekend’s football action and looking ahead to Liverpool vs Manchester City in the Champions League. They also analyse the competitiveness of the Premier League, and Alan Pardew, after he was sacked by West Brom.

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Ranking the World Cup nations from one to 32

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:18:33 GMT

This week the Indy Football Podcast’s revered host Ed Malyon returned to the hot seat, and was joined by reporters Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jack Austin to rank the World Cup nations from 1-32, discuss what they’ve learned from the international friendlies so far, and announce another giveaway.

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What can data analysis teach us about football?

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:10:13 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Liew and Luke Brown are joined by Rory Campbell, owner of C&N Sporting Risk, who do data analysis and predictive modelling, and consulting for football clubs and sports betting organisations and other companies in the sporting industry. They discuss the insights that data analysis provides and what it tells us about Tottenham's improvement, Mohamed Salah's brilliant season and why Burnley keep surprising people. Is Jurgen Klopp a high variance coach? Will football men and analysts ever understand each other? And who's going to win the World Cup?

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Man Utd v Liverpool, statistics, and Thatcher's war against football

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:11:10 GMT

Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew were joined by Tony Evans, whose new book 'Two Tribes' is about football and politics in the 1985-86 season. They talk about Manchester United, Liverpool, the limitations of statistics in spotting players, what Margaret Thatcher thought of football and whether the game has politicised or depoliticised as it has globalised.

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Man City vs Chelsea dissected, Brighton talk, and a sad weekend in Serie A

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:13:22 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Mark Critchley to discuss the weekend's action, including Chelsea's fruitless trip to Manchester and Arsenal's embarrassing defeat in Brighton. They also paid tribute to the late Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who died suddenly on Sunday aged 31.

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Man City win Carabao Cup, Mourinho gets Lukaku grooving to defeat Conte, Spurs leave it late against Palace

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:24:19 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke - as well as Mark Critchley on the phone from Manchester - to discuss a big weekend of Premier League action and the Carabao Cup final. Pep Guardiola's first trophy in England sees a very Arsenal-y bottling of a big game at Wembley - a ground they are used to winning at. Manchester United came from behind to reclaim 2nd and put Chelsea out of the top four for now, in a game that did not live up to its Mourinho vs. Conte antagonistic billing.

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Chelsea vs Barcelona preview, R. Madrid deconstruction, and FA Cup review

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:26:58 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Miguel Delaney to chat through the weekend's FA Cup action and preview the Champions League games this week. This week they're also giving away a free Sevilla shirt, courtesy of New Balance. All you have to do is listen in and leave a review on iTunes to win.

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North London derby, Man United's frail defence, and Champions League preview

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:31:30 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and former football league stalwart Martin Gritton to discuss the weekend's action, including the North London derby, Manchester United's defensive struggles and Liverpool's east victory at Southampton. They also take a look at the upcoming Champions League knock-out stage.

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And that's what the Barclays is all about! Liverpool 2-2 Spurs and other, far less exciting Premier League results dissected

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 17:48:01 GMT

This week’s episode picks over a weekend of Premier League action, in which the standout game is Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Spurs. Bucking the trend in football analysis, our team focus on the tactics and performances of the players rather than frothing-at-the-mouth scrutiny of refereeing decisions. Alexis Sanchez also got off the mark for United, as did Aubameyang for Arsenal, and Man City dropped points on the road again - Pep out?

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FA Cup upsets, the perfect back-up striker, and West Ham's incredible transfer policy

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:26:25 GMT

A review of the FA Cup fourth round that saw Liverpool and West Ham crash out takes a sideways turn as the all-star cast of Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew join Ed Malyon to chat whether clubs can be too big to succeed in the Football League, how to find a good back-up striker, and a preview of transfer deadline day.

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Life after Sanchez, Watford's new boss, and a game of 'would you rather'

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:55:48 GMT

With Alexis Sanchez finally joining Manchester United, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew to suggest what life will be like at the Emirates without him - along with Watford's situation under new boss Javi Gracia.

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The thriller at Anfield, Arsenal's nadir and Sanchez fleeing

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:55:26 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to analyse the weekend's action including City's first domestic defeat of the season, as Liverpool drilled four past the the league leaders in thrilling fashion. We also discuss Arsenal's woes, losing this weekend and seemingly soon to lose Alexis Sanchez.

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Mourinho vs Conte, the next big transfers, and VAR

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 15:46:18 GMT

After a weekend that consisted mostly of televised goalless draws, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to look at the spat that instead got our attention - between Messrs Mourinho and Conte. We also delve into the transfer market to ponder over the next big signing and discuss the use of a Video Assistant Referee.

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New year round-up: Liverpool top of festive table

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:45:15 GMT

After a hectic Christmas football schedule, Ed Malyon is back and joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Lawrence Ostlere to dissect the madness and pick out the biggest winners and losers. We've also compiled a special festive league table, which Liverpool sit at the top of.

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Predicting the end of the season: Where will teams finish?

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:27:05 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Lawrence Ostlere to talk through the weekend's action and argue how the table will look come May.

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Title Over? Pep's City beat Mourinho's United at Old Trafford

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:25:00 GMT

A somewhat super Sunday saw Manchester City attain an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Manchester United, which ended in a tunnel brawl at Old Trafford. Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney discuss whether Mourinho’s United are lacking courage, whether City could hit 100 points this season, as well as the Champions League draw, Liverpool getting Big Sam’d in the Merseyside derby and the weekend’s other games.

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WORLD CUP SPECIAL: Reviewing Russia 2018 draw and Arsenal's sloppy defeat

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:14:47 GMT

Following the World Cup draw on Friday, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney to sift through the possible outcomes for the tournament. We also looked back on Saturday's clash between Arsenal and Man Utd at the Emirates.

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Title picture becomes clearer after ugly wins for City and United

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:10:55 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Austin and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's Premier League action.

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North London derby recap and what next for West Brom?

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:55:47 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Ben Burrows to look back at the weekend's action, including the North London derby and West Brom's decision to sack Tony Pulis.

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Northern Ireland debrief, Rep. Ireland preview, and who will win the World Cup?

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:27:03 GMT

As the World Cup qualifier play-offs draw to a close, Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Matt Murphy to dissect the debris of Northern Ireland's defeat, along with a preview of Ireland's second leg against Denmark, and a look ahead to Russia 2018. Who are the likely front-runners?

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Chelsea's vital win, Wenger blames offside, West Ham replacement rumours

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:22:46 GMT

After the weekend's fixtures, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the action.

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Is Spurs' title challenge over already? And what's going wrong for Real Madrid

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:12:44 GMT

Following the weekend's action, Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Jack Austin to discuss what went wrong for Tottenham at Old Trafford, along with a round-up of the rest, and a look at Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League trip to Spurs.

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Merseyside mess and Migsy's mailbag

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:12:39 GMT

After a weekend to forget for Liverpool and Everton, Ed Malyon is joined by MIguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew to discuss the action in detail, with some listener questions picked specially by Migsy.

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Why Mourinho should be criticised and Chelsea won't win the league

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:55:30 GMT

After the weekend's action, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew to comb through the issues and discussion points.

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Three ways we can fix international football

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:25:00 GMT

It's the international break, and so Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew to discuss why the system is broken, and how it can be fixed.

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Guardiola's City vision, Liverpool's Salah struggle and Barcelona's role in the Catalonian referendum

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:30:00 GMT

Following the biggest test of City's Premier League campaign on Saturday against Chelsea, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to break down Pep Guardiola's long-term plans for the club, alongside Liverpool's troubles on Tyneside, and the Catalan referendum's impact on Barcelona.

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Has the Champions League changed because Real Madrid keep winning it?

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:40:00 GMT

Ahead of the week's European games, Jack Pitt-Brooke is joined by Miguel Delaney and Samuel Lovett to discuss how and why the biggest competition in Europe has changed since its inception.

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Manchester pace ahead of London - United and City ahead at the top

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:48:00 GMT

Big wins for both Manchester clubs complement a somewhat drab 0-0 London derby draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, with Spurs, Palace and West Ham also failing to win.Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke join Ed Malyon as they ask who looks best for the title from this early position, what to make of Arsenal not losing at Stamford Bridge and what chances Palace have of survival.

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Champions League preview - who can stop Real Madrid?

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:05:00 GMT

After a quick peruse over a weekend in which City thrashed Liverpool, and all the other big teams won apart from Manchester United, Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jack Austin cast their eyes to the Champions League, as the group stage starts this week. Who can stop a third consecutive win for Real Madrid? Who of the five English teams look best placed?

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England - do people still care? How important is the captaincy?

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:50:00 GMT

What is behind a lack of fan enthusiasm for England? Is Harry Kane the only world-class player they have? Did Beckham's goal vs. Greece in 2001 cement a misguided individualism in the team?International football is given a close look - its diminishing place in world football, the barriers to its importance, with focus on the England team and Gareth Southgate's perhaps welcome downplaying of the role of captaincy.

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Transfer special: Window rankings and deadline day analysis

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:32:00 GMT

Following a topsy-turvy end to the summer transfer window, Ed Malyon is joined by Mark Critchley and Evan Bartlett to analyse the best deals and rank each Premier League club from top to bottom.

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Liverpool, Arsenal and managers already facing the sack

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT

Fallout from Liverpool's mauling of Arsenal, discussion of two under-pressure managers and a look at transfers that will happen this week.

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Spurs lose at Wembley again, La Liga returns, Champions League draw preview

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:15:00 GMT

What does Chelsea's win over Tottenham mean? Are Man United really title contenders? To discuss this along with the weekend's results, the return of La Liga and the Champions League draw, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney.

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Chelsea flop, Liverpool struggle and new-look Man United roar

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:15:00 GMT

The top flight is off to a flyer. To analyse the opening weekend of the season and answer your questions, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, Evan Bartlett and Luke Brown.

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BUMPER EPISODE: Premier League Season Preview

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:50:00 GMT

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney, Mark Critchley and Jack Austin to pick their way through every Premier League team ahead of the new season, answering your questions on each and staking their claims for who will win, stay up, and go down. And then discussing their favourite season so far.

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Let's Talk Transfers

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMT

For our pilot episode, Ed is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to dissect the latest transfer news and rumours. Is Mbappe to Real Madrid a done deal? Should Arsenal let go of Alexis Sanchez? And what are the best signings of the window so far? Join us to find out.

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Trailer

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Independent's football podcast. Hosted by Sport Editor Ed Malyon, we'll be bringing you analysis of the weekend's results, transfer rumours, exclusive player interviews and more. Tune in every Monday, with the exception of a special season preview coming next week.

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