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Digital Engagement Tools for Football Fans There are more than fifty-five million football fans in the United Kingdom, a number that is higher than all of the rest of the top ten sports combined. There are over two million people who play football in the UK. Football clubs have realised that fan engagement goes much […] The post Top Platforms for UK Football Fans to Stay Engaged Online appeared first on Fan Banter.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: the imminent demise of the iconic Champions League match ball, Carlos Queiroz's highly logical new job, highly obscure football in the background of US crime dramas, worrying gaps appearing in the Premier League Archive, referees in the media, Jorge Mendes-backed dentists and the happy self-employment of Richard Keys. Meanwhile, the panel tackle the formidable quiz challenge of the Happy Hunting Grounds Ladder. Play the new Happy Hunting Grounds daily quiz at games.footballcliches.com Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During my 43-year adventure I saw pubs close, standing on terraces return and big flags fly all over the country By When Saturday Comes It was bound to end like this: a long and arduous odyssey that started in 1982 on a crumbling terrace culminated on a grey, drizzly afternoon in December watching my team get hammered 3-0 in a brand spanking new stadium named in conjunction with an international commercial law firm. A glorious away win thanks to a last-minute winner would have been somehow too poetic. This was how it was meant to be, when I finally completed the 92. As with that game at Everton, most games were as an away Nottingham Forest fan; others as a neutral. There is much I witnessed and learned from this ludicrous yet wholly fulfilling enterprise and the many miles travelled. For one thing, it used to be that one displayed allegiances by carefully trapping a scarf in the window, so it fluttered outside all the way. This has been replaced by the executive car sticker or personalised number plate and our society is much the worse for it.

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.

Up in the hot seat this week is Elliot Bennet, older brother of Kyle Bennet. Browny kicks things off by calling Elliot the calm, sensible one—but after two hours, that claim starts to feel… questionable. Breaking through at Wolves, Bennet initially lived in his brother’s shadow. But Mick McCarthy had other ideas, shipping him out to Brighton under Gus Poyet, where a coaching staff full of mavericks set the tone early. And things only got wilder from there. With Charlie Oatway sparking fights during pre-season at Brighton, you might expect a move to Premier League Norwich to bring some calm. Instead? Think stink bombs in the dressing room, teammates’ wives setting off fireworks, and the chaos of “supercar Fridays.” Safe to say—it wasn’t exactly a quiet step up. This show is sponsored by Talksport Bet Get £40 in FREE BETS at http://talksportbet.com/utc when you bet £10 18+ gambleaware.org T&Cs apply 🌏Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 🎧 Full episode available to listen & download now: 🟢 Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yc4dnec3 🍏 Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yue6snp3 Get two extra episodes a month with the Undr The Cosh Patreon club⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/2p8pts4a Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/mt5h8td3 | Merch: https://tinyurl.com/ytv7rmke Watch the newest videos: https://tinyurl.com/2nr7amwa Follow Under The Cosh Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3vzcartn Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yckpr37k Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/286aahys Watch more videos! Undr The Cosh Podcast | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/5b3e2k29 Podcast Best Bits | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ysbf2m4h On The Road | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ua8t9vfu Most Popular: https://tinyurl.com/3z76x3ck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are the GoPro goalkeepers of non-league, the concept of an English fan being really, really into the Australian A-League, the "overhit crossfield pass" apology transaction and a man who thinks he’s cracked the pressing structures of elite football in the 2020s. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel discover David Beckham’s under-reported claim to football history and enjoy the latest Cliches-referencing wrestling commentary from the USA. Play the new Happy Hunting Grounds daily quiz at games.footballcliches.com Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morocco have won AFCON! Via email? An unprecedented event and yet all Pete can think about is those “damn ballboys”. Today, he’s joined by Marcus and Jim to revel in more chaos from the beautiful game. We’ve got Chelsea's financial scandal, Man City’s attempts to win the “d*ckhead double”, a beautiful goal from Eazy-E and Sporting Clube de Portugal becoming the enemies of football. You shouldn’t miss it. Get your Ramble merch HERE. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: the tense early exchanges of Dave's parenthood, Peter Drury resorting to the L-word at the Emirates on Saturday, Max Dowman's World Cup clamour rating, the use of the word "donk" on Match of the Day, the media's gleeful pursuit of an ever-willing Harry Redknapp, some archive Jonathan Pearce audio, Bodo/Glimt's 2025/26 residency in dreamland, great physicist's names in UEFA Conference League scoreboards and the national panic over English sides' struggles in the Champions League knockouts. Meanwhile, the pod announces the new Happy Hunting Grounds daily quiz game, which is available to play at games.footballcliches.com Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pod welcomes the writer, esteemed pintsman and creator of Dead Pubs, Jimmy McIntosh, for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as he chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among Jimmy's selections are the nuances of watching live games in the pub (feat. Arsenal fans doing the Gyokeres celebration), the pioneering work of sporting director Damien Comolli, British football's aversion to poetic player nicknames, the rise (and potential fall) of "limbs" culture and the logistical nightmare of the half-time stadium pint. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel reflect on the subtler elements of Tuesday night's Atletico-Spurs chaos. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Men in Blazers Countdown Tour returns, this time to Houston, where Rog is joined by Houston Texan great and part-owner of Burnley JJ Watt to discuss where VAR has gone awry, the pleasures of Premier League football, and the best (or worst) that British food has to offer. Plus, Rog sits down with NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon to talk his footballing roots and love of Buc-ee's. Rog is also joined by former NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, plus a special appearance from Jane Campbell and Yazmeen Ryan of the Houston Dash. Presented by Bank of America, the Official Bank of U.S. Soccer and the FIFA World Cup 2026. Order Rog's new book We Are the World (Cup) today!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG Come see Men in Blazers LIVE in Atlanta! Tickets on sale now: https://mibcourage.co/3OwXrHT Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4nyEGQ1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we go inside one of the most fascinating clubs in European football — Bodø/Glimt. Over the past few years, the Norwegian club has built a remarkable culture and player development environment that has helped them compete at the highest levels of the game, including the Champions League. A big thank you to our sponsor Zone14 Coaching. Their NextGen journals help coaches and players plan, reflect, and track progress throughout the season, built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get $5 off with code MODERNSOCCER5 at zone14coaching.com. Joining Gary Curneen on this podcast is Olav Øverli, Academy Director at Bodø/Glimt. Olav shares a detailed look into how the club develops players, builds a strong culture, and creates an environment where curiosity, responsibility, and hard work are non-negotiable. He explains why the foundation of their academy begins with something simple but powerful: a love of the ball. We discuss the principles behind Bodø/Glimt’s development model, the importance of aligned leadership throughout the club, how the academy balances joy and professionalism in youth development, and why they prioritize curious, engaged footballers over rigid systems. Topics covered include: • Bodø/Glimt’s academy philosophy and culture • Developing curious and engaged footballers • Why “non-negotiables” are the starting point • Balancing joy and professionalism in youth development • Coaching younger players vs academy age groups • The role of feedback and honest coaching • Technology, data, and the limits of sports science in development • The impact of phones and distractions on young players • Hiring coaches and building a strong academy staff culture If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe to the channel and check out more coaching breakdowns and interviews here on Modern Soccer Coach. #soccercoaching #footballcoaching #playerdevelopment #academyfootball #youthsoccer #footballculture #modernsoccercoach #bodøglimt #youthsoccer #youthcoaching #soccerpodcast #garycurneen #youtubepodcast #youtube #youtubepodcast

Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and James Maw. On the agenda: the official start to the business end of the season, Wolves getting people whispering, Evann Guessand's very precise transfer clause, other podcasts adopting the Cliches Way, Benjamin Sesko's windows, Emma Radacanu's Watford coaches and Richard Keys featuring in a sensational URL. Meanwhile, the panel determine the exact criteria for a team to be in “freefall” and which football clubs have the most similar level of prestige as their local university. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and Nick Miller entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are the mid-game solidarity between opposing 5-a-side goalkeepers, top-half teams with wildly anomalous goal differences, managers who performatively refuse to watch their players taking penalties, and the attitude of pubs towards their flag-based bunting during major tournaments. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy a quintessentially Scottish football phone-in caller and a listener flags a very niche noise made by a commentator that we will now never be able to ignore. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A nice light, noncontroversial one to kick off today’s Mailbag: are multi-club ownership models a necessary evil in modern football, or a blight on the game’s very essence? Marcus, Luke and Vish tackle that one first, before diving into some of the lighter questions you’ve chucked us over the last week. What are some nice bits about modern football? Where would we choose to finish our own career? And who’s got the best ‘bang average career, exceptional individual moment’ in football history? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out Zone14 and get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5. What is happening to positional play in the modern game? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down again with Bernat Mosquera to explore how football is evolving beyond rigid structures and fixed positions. We dive into the shift from “playing the game model” to playing what is actually happening in front of you. The rise of generalists. The importance of specialists. The impact of man-marking. The changing nature of space. And why rhythm and tempo may be the next tactical frontier. Bernat challenges a lot of current thinking. Are we overvaluing structure? Are we missing the emotional side of the game? Are small-space habits limiting our players? And what does training need to look like if we want dynamic, adaptable footballers? If you’re a coach thinking deeply about positional play, identity, and how to develop players for the realities of modern football, this is one you won’t want to miss. If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway. It helps us reach more coaches around the world. This episode is brought to you by Zone 14 Coaching — a company built by coaches, for coaches. Their Next Gen Journals for coaches and players help you plan with intention, reflect with clarity, and track development across the entire season. Grounded in neuroscience and designed for real coaching life, they’re a powerful tool for building accountability and learning habits in your environment. You can get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5. If you’re outfitting an entire team or club, check the contact details below and connect directly with them. Thanks for your continued support of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast. #ModernSoccerCoach #PositionalPlay #FootballTactics #SoccerCoaching #garycurneen #bernatmosquera #youtubepodcast #soccerpodcast #coachpodcast #tacticspodcast #youtube #GameModel #TacticalAnalysis #EliteCoaching #SoccerDevelopment #FootballCoaches #CoachingEducation #TacticalThinking #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #YouthDevelopment #HighPerformance #CoachingPhilosophy #PlayerDevelopment #FootballTraining #SoccerTactics #Pressing #BuildUpPlay #TempoInFootball #FootballIdentity #GamePrinciples #CoachLife #SoccerAnalysis #FootballEducation #CoachingCommunity #ModernGame #FootballCulture

Rog is LIVE from San Francisco's August Hall as part of the MiB Countdown Tour...and this time he's speaking with Green Day frontman and Bay Area legend Billie Joe Armstrong about how he fell in love with Millwall and the similarities between football crowds and sold out rock concerts. Plus, Rog is joined by former NFL quarterback and current General Manager of the Stanford Cardinal football team Andrew Luck to discuss his USMNT superfandom and his experience travelling to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Rog also speaks to NFL analyst Mina Kimes to breakdown her mother's Son Heung-Min obsession, and President of 49ers Enterprises Paraag Marathe to explain how and why the 49ers ownership group invested in Leeds United. Presented by Bank of America, the Official Bank of U.S. Soccer and the FIFA World Cup 2026. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Football, growing up in Leicester and falling out of love with the game This piece was written by Nicholas Hogg for issue 11. Although cricket and rugby would be my lasting, adult affairs, my first love was a size 5 kicked around a Leicester park. For every house on my estate there were two or […] The post Size 5 appeared first on The Blizzard.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are joined by Ant & Dec for a brilliant conversation covering their journey from football mad kids to two of the biggest names on television. They look back on their early days as PJ & Duncan, how they broke into TV, and the challenges that came with presenting live shows at the highest level. Ant & Dec also reflect on some of their biggest moments, including I’m A Celebrity, sharing stories from behind the scenes and revealing how close they came to convincing Roy to head into the jungle. The conversation then turns to Newcastle United, their lifelong love for the club, favourite memories, and how they feel about the team’s prospects this season. To finish, the pair put their brotherly bond to the test with a couple of games, seeing who really knows each other best. What’s your favourite Ant & Dec TV show? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win £200k and a brand new car. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms 00:00 Intro 11:21 Ant and Dec's Early Career 18:38 I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 30:47 Britain's Got Talent and Simon Cowell 36:46 Staying Relevant in the Entertainment Industry 40:06 Challenges of Live TV and Early Career Struggles 49:58 Memorable TV Shows and Pilots 01:00:20 Mr. and Mr. Quiz: How Well Do They Know Each Other? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: the unifying absurdity that was the Africa Cup of Nations final, whether Spurs vs West Ham's "El Dissatisfactico" is the worst of its genre yet, an unexpected Premier League striker's name in a ghost story, the least satisfying FA Cup draw combinations, one Arsene Wenger tweak to the laws of football that might have some appeal, and footballing body language at bus stops. Meanwhile, the panel ponder the quickest and easiest way a mere civilian could win a foul in a Premier League match. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a very special episode of Men in Blazers, Golden Globe winning actor Wagner Moura sits down with Rog to discuss his film The Secret Agent, including why being a football fan gives him an advantage as an actor and the national pride he feels in representing Brazil. Plus, Wagner reveals the role football plays in his life, his ultimate Brazil five-a-side team, and dives deep on the "Sad Escobar" meme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are players whose name-based chants sound like they're being booed, the layout of seven-goal thrillers on score apps, the flimsy logic of “but they still had 11 internationals out there” and the unsatisfying spectacle of waiting for a ball to reach the edge of the D in 5-a-side. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy a superb tweet-and-blog salvo from Richard Keys. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Your favourite footballer DJ (Danny Dichio aside), Pat Nevin. This episode was first broadcast on 23rd April 2023. --- Our guest this week is a Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere legend. A man as comfortable writing music reviews for the NME, or enjoying a bowl of goulash whilst reading Kafka as he was evading a crunching Stuart Pearce tackle. It’s Scottish winger, indie DJ, and all round renaissance man, Pat Nevin. Plus we’ve got more ‘Frying with laughter’, a tall tale of Gazza hijacking a kids football match, and we explore the myth and merit of match day whip rounds. Can all that loose change really be used to buy a new striker? Probably not… Twitter: @quicklykevin Facebook: quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: hello@quicklykevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are a tiny loophole in pledging your lifelong allegiance to your club, referees waiting patiently to book an injured player, and whether football-specific injuries ever occurred in ancient times. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel take in the sounds of Scotland's World Cup qualification heroics and Mike Dean pluralising referees on The Overlap. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join MSC Insider Now: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions In this episode, Gary is in Rio again to sit down with Caique Andrade from Flamengo’s U20 staff for an inside look at one of the world’s most demanding development environments. The conversation dives into the culture, expectations, and daily standards that shape young players at a club where intensity, identity, and pressure are part of the DNA. Caique discusses what defines a Flamengo player, how U20 athletes learn from world-class professionals every day, and why the club has shifted toward more technical and tactical profiles. He shares insights on creativity, decision making, analysis processes, and the challenges of working with players who come from diverse educational and social backgrounds. The discussion also explores the realities of the Brazilian pathway: constant competition, heavy match schedules, family expectations, and the resilience required to grow in an environment where opportunities are rare and the bar is extremely high. A fascinating look into culture, development, and the modern demands of youth football inside one of the biggest clubs in the world.

We’d love your vote for Football Clichés as Podcast of the Year at the FSA Awards: ⁠https://vote.footballcliches.com/⁠ The pod welcomes comedian Vittorio Angelone for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as he chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among Vittorio's selections are a passionate defence of classical music's influence on football, a brief history of goalkeepers in caps, the sort-of rise and fall of front-flip throw-ins, vanishingly small modern shinpads and players who performatively avoid walking on club badges in the tunnel. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy some slightly unnecessary match-report ridicule for Everton's misfiring Thierno Barry and an unprecedented VAR-fuelled crowd noise at Anfield. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pod welcomes comedy creator Rob Morgan for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as he chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among Rob's selections are the minor obsession with FA Cup trophy engravers, football-inspired rhyming slang, massively overrated halfway-line goals and the ultra-modern habit of defenders celebrating their tackles. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy an unusual scenario for a new Celtic manager and the most football-sounding World Series baseball noise ever recorded. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: some very niche feedback on Peter Drury's commentary, a never-before-attempted example of “X of Sport Y" hyperbole, Jonathan Pearce embraces some Champions League pronunciation, Hugo Ekitike and "football's worst hauntings", one of the swiftest commentators curses of all time, a PE teacher sacked for lying about their football career and a comprehensive first-hand list of Richard Keys’s mates. Meanwhile, the panel decide what constitutes "the cavalry" in football and tackle a tantalising question about the resale value of a footballer's match-worn football boots. Visit MedExpress.co.uk to check your eligibility and get 30% off with code CLICHES. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League is back! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to give it the respectful welcome the league deserves. They try to figure out if Jack Wilshere and horses really do have backwards legs. English football hooliganism hits the pitches in Dubai. Plus, Pete announces his new ambition to become a football boot influencer - first up, the mighty BOTEMANS! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murray talks football, travel & language with home nations commentators. Liam McLeod represents Scotland after their dramatic win over Greece, Mark Poyser shows up for Wales after Craig Bellamy’s side lost to England, and Joel Taggart is on the pod on behalf of Northern Ireland. It’s Scotland vs Northern Ireland in Clash of the Commentators and suggestions welcome for our Great Glossary of Football Commentary - WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected] 05:10 Favourite experiences commentating on your country 08:35 Perils of commentating off-tube 18:10 Craig Bellamy ‘puts on show’ as Wales manager 23:10 Live commentaries & any countries they’ve not been to? 26:40 Best commentary positions in the home nations 31:25 Clash of the Commentators 36:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 12 Oct 1200 Chelsea v Tottenham in WSL, Sun 12 Oct 1430 Arsenal v Brighton & Hove in WSL, Sun 12 Oct 1700 Scotland v Belarus in WCQ, Mon 13 Oct 1945 Wales v Belgium in WCQ, Tue 14 Oct 1945 Latvia v England in WCQ, Wed 15 Oct 2000 Chelsea v Paris in UWCL. Glossary so far: DIVISION ONE Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Hibs it, Onion bag, Panenka, Rabona, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Coat is on a shoogly peg, Daisycutter, Has that in his locker, Howler, One for the cameras, Played us off the park, Purple patch, Root and branch review, Row Z, Stramash, Taking one for the team, That’s great… (football), Thunderous strike. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: satisfying goal commentaries on Match of the Day, Arne Slot learns a very mundane English sporting word, the “sick of the sight of him” threshold, surprise Andy Townsend co-commentary in a song intro, commentators taking 5.88 seconds to realise a goal has been scored, how a team becomes “all-conquering” and some typical broadcasting gold from the boys at BeIN Sports. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: Dave's subliminal, accidental Andy Gray impression, a massively overdone Champions League scene-setting montage from Amazon Prime Video, Jose Mourinho’s last remaining elite quality is brought into question, inadvertent footballers’ names in wrestling podcasts and typically tuneless American deployments of self-deprecating football chants. Meanwhile, the panel enjoy the obsessive football undertakings of a listener cross-referencing players' initials with UK postcodes and a one-man TikTok operation to shut down factually inaccurate footballer anecdotes. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour next month: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell to discuss all things Leeds United, his love for retro kits, going over to watch Leeds take on Everton and how he fell in love with the Premier League. Plus, Rog and Larry discuss the best father-son duo in NBA history, whether Leeds should play a pre-season game in Cleveland and their favorite meal before a football match. Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: Troy Deeney and Joel Ward mangle their punditry clichés, a highly appropriate sound is heard after Brighton score their winner against Man City, the New York Times' crossword shows football no respect, Jack Grealish takes the "great to se him enjoying his football again" crown, mid-game things players have "no right" to do and Keys & Gray get ultra-defensive about the return of the long throw to elite-level football. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the hot seat today is David Bentley. Coming through at Arsenal with every day on the training ground being a fight, with powerful figures such as Vieira, Henry and Keown all sharing the dressing room under Wenger. Bentley who is proudly considered Invincible, dives into squaring up Thierry Henry, getting slapped by Vieira for daring to sit in his seat, and even an awkward encounter with a naked Wenger in the sauna. After a loan spell, where he played with possibly a future pope, Bentley came back in and told Wenger he didn’t want to stay at Arsenal so went up to Blackburn to host ‘legendary parties’. Bentley is a true maverick of the game but as well as that he is a man with “no regrets” so he opens up on his why he walked away from football at the age of 29, and the misconceptions that followed him from “not caring” to being too much of a maverick. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code COSH at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase 🌏 https://saily.com/cosh Just in case here is the Nord one - 🌏 Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 🎧 Full episode available to listen & download now: 🟢 Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yc4dnec3 🍏 Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yue6snp3 Get two extra episodes a month with the Undr The Cosh Patreon club⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/2p8pts4a Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/mt5h8td3 | Merch: https://tinyurl.com/ytv7rmke Watch the newest videos: https://tinyurl.com/2nr7amwa Follow Under The Cosh Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3vzcartn Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yckpr37k Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/286aahys Watch more videos! Undr The Cosh Podcast | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/5b3e2k29 Podcast Best Bits | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ysbf2m4h On The Road | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ua8t9vfu Most Popular: https://tinyurl.com/3z76x3ck #UnderTheCosh #Podcast #FootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are the body language of players who should have had the ball squared to them but their team scored anyway, high-risk extra-curricular goalkeeping activity, unrealistic football skills in films and the lack of chips on sale at top-level football stadia. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare & David Walker. On the agenda: The knowledgeable Wimbledon crowd being too knowledgeable, ex-Tottenham midfield maestros in West African percussion, Adam's addiction to identifying football matches in the background of TV shows, questionable depictions of the football calendar in Danish science fiction novels and much more. Meanwhile, the panel give their vivid images of Tour de France riders as football players, based on their name alone. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: England meeting the Euro 2025 "lift-off" criteria, unexpected new players in the transfer-reporting game, Aston Villa marksmen in Basque hip-hop lyrics, an unorthodox analogy for Iran's terror threat to the UK, 90s football injuries you don't hear about, and much more. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are the injury reports in 5-a-side group chats, players who look like they think throw-ins are beneath them, the horror of watching a game on a TV from an angle of less than 40 degrees and the unsatisfying asterisk that looms over at least half a dozen major international tournament winners since 1954. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel ponder how many departing players make an "exodus". Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/football-cliches-live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A football stadium is more than just a facility for organising games, it’s a place of reverence for the fans and an artefact that reminds of the club’s glorious past. Of course, there are some venues that carry far more weight among true football fans than your regular stadium, most of them associated with legendary

Welcome back to Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, music royalty joins the panel as The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr sits down with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright. From his early days with The Smiths to the chaos of managing the band at just 23, Johnny reflects on the highs, lows and lasting impact of one of Britain’s most iconic groups, and how close they really are to a reunion. We also hear about Johnny’s deep love for Manchester, growing up in the city, and how football culture shaped his life. He opens up about his support for Manchester City, his friendship with Roy Keane, and the surprising crossover between the football and music worlds. Plus, we get into Bond soundtracks, favourite guitarists, and what it takes to stay grounded after decades in the spotlight. This show is sponsored by LinkedIn. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/STF Terms and conditions apply. This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards for the Listeners' Choice Award! Thank you! https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting And don't forget to subscribe to our new show Stick to Cricket, wherever you get your podcasts. 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Writing music 07:27 - Similarities between football and music 16:06 - The Smiths 23:06 - Working on James Bond with Hans Zimmer 27:21 - Will The Smiths ever return? 32:11 - Growing up with music and football 40:37 - Family life 43:41 - Overcoming the ‘rockstar lifestyle’ 51:20 - Johnny’s Favourite guitarists 53:25 - Friendship with Roy 54:13 - Manchester City 59:46 - What’s next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod welcomes Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell - aka The Screen Rot Podcast - for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as they choose their six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among their selections are the criteria for being a "proper football club", judging anonymous 5-a-side teammates by the obscurity of the kit they’re wearing, referee bias when the ball is being kept in the corner and the modern scourge of cross-sport tribute celebrations. Meanwhile, the epic search for the commentary sampled in the theme tune to Gazzetta Football Italia comes to a glorious conclusion. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code CLICHES at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase Adam's new book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: http://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: the art of the double guard of honour, a baffling soundtrack to Napoli’s Scudetto ceremony, England one-cap wonders' names in old episodes of The Bill, Premier League players whose names belong in other sports and the start of what could be the greatest saga in investigative football podcasting history. Meanwhile, the panel ponder which game is the most “have it on DVD and never watch it” game of all time. Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to It Was When It Was, the football history podcast. This week we're focussing on the 1984-85 footballing season - arguably the bleakest time in English football history - that changed the game forever. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper begin the first of two episodes covering the violence, tragedy, and upheaval of this period and the wider context of football hooliganism in the first half, whilst the second half of part one pays tribute to the horrific Bradford Fire that claimed 56 lives 40 years ago. Explore gripping firsthand accounts, the reactions of key figures, and the societal and institutional issues that plagued the sport, leading to safety measures and ultimately, a transformation in football culture. Join us on Friday as we are joined by Tony Evans to talk about the Heysel tragedy that happened at the end of May in 1985. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:09 Reflecting on the 1984-85 Season 02:47 The Bradford Fire Tragedy 04:00 Football's Decrepit Stadiums 06:31 Chelsea vs. Sunderland: Milk Cup Semi-Final Chaos 12:36 Luton vs. Millwall: FA Cup Violence 26:35 Birmingham vs. Leeds: Championship Decider Mayhem 29:10 Fans Fight Back and Prolonged Chaos 30:52 Medieval Fortress and Perimeter Fences 31:59 Racism and Aggression in Football Culture 33:15 Introduction to the Bradford Fire 35:04 The Start of the Fire and Initial Reactions 36:16 Rapid Escalation and Desperate Attempts to Escape 38:20 Heartbreaking Personal Accounts and Immediate Aftermath 47:16 Investigations and Controversies 50:57 Negligence and Legal Consequences 57:30 Broader Implications and Future Changes 59:24 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. What’s it like commentating on an FA Cup Final? Ali reveals more about last week’s Arctic expedition. The guys have their say on Goodison Park dodging the wrecking ball. Is the commentator’s blessing now a thing? Clash of the Commentators does stadia and which terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to [email protected] 01:00 Commentating on the FA Cup Final 08:00 Ali’s Arctic expedition 14:00 John disappointed by guard of honour ‘disrespect’ 18:00 Nothing beats a Norwegian romance 19:25 Goodison Park lives to fight another day 23:55 5 Live commentaries this weekend 27:30 Is the ‘commentator’s blessing’ now a thing? 31:15 Clash of the Commentators 39:35 Great Glossary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend: Sat 1630 FA Cup Final Crystal Palace v Man City on 5 Live Sun 1330 Women’s FA Cup Final Chelsea v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1415 West Ham v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on 5 Live, Sun 1500 Brentford v Fulham in the Premier League on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Arsenal v Newcastle in the Premier League on 5 Live. Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opening their account, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Struck with venom, Throw their cap on it, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reminded us on Wednesday what a proper winger should really play like, but why do we seem to be seeing less of them? Marcus, Jim & Andy discuss that on this week's Mailbag. Plus, who makes our Mount Rushmore of football s***house legends? Join us for our answers to your questions! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod welcomes the content-creating genius that is Bryan's Gunn - aka Will Powell - for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as he chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among Will's selections are foreign managers picking up English footballing jargon, Chris Wilder's go-to catchprase, the near-extinct art of goalkeepers just booting the ball upfield, and unnecessary modernisation of the FA Cup draw procedure. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel decide how many players constitutes a team "flooding forward" and enjoy some accidentally musical South American commentary. Support the Football vs Hunger campaign at​​ trussell.org.uk/trussellfc Adam's new book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: http://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Today Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by author James Montague to discuss his new book 'Engulfed' - exploring Saudi Arabia's massive investments in sport. James gives unique insights on the history of Saudi football, the Vision 2030 project, and how Newcastle United's takeover fits into the larger picture. You'll find out how strategic use of 'soft power' has transformed Saudi Arabia's global image through sport. The trio examine the rich football culture in Saudi Arabia, the country's evolving social landscape, and the geopolitics influencing these changes. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and consider leaving a five-star review to help others find the show. 00:00 Introduction 00:17 James Montague's Early Works and Reviews 01:28 Re-release and Sequel: Engulfed 01:59 Saudi Arabia's Emergence in Sports 03:26 Sports Washing and Soft Power 06:47 Historical Context and Saudi Investments 11:10 Mohammad bin Salman's Rise to Power 23:57 The Khashoggi Incident and Its Aftermath 30:13 Saudi Arabia's Football Culture 31:24 Challenges of Covering Saudi Arabia 33:52 Women in Saudi Football 35:15 Jimmy Hill's Influence on Saudi Football 40:33 David Icke's Saudi Adventure 46:10 Vision 2030 and Saudi Football Investments 52:26 Neom's Football Ambitions 57:34 Conclusion and Book Promotion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are the curious tradition of a visiting team's pre-match stroll around the pitch, the reactions of fans behind a goal observed during an action replay, the moral seesaw of witnessing players drinking from opposition water bottles and the alarmingly low bar for things that make it into a centre-back’s pre-match TV analysis montage. Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson dive into the early history of soccer in the United States. They look at efforts to establish professional leagues, the influence of immigrant communities, and the geographic and cultural factors that made it difficult for football to gain a foothold - compared to rival American sports. This episode is the first of a three-part series. Join us on Friday as the story continues! If you’re enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and consider leaving a five-star review to help others find the show. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to American Soccer 01:08 Early History of Soccer in the USA 02:00 Challenges and Attempts to Establish Soccer 02:38 Soccer's Struggle for Popularity 06:06 The Role of Universities in American Football 17:16 Immigrant Influence on American Soccer 17:43 Regional Hotbeds of Soccer 24:18 Formation of Early Soccer Leagues 27:43 The Rise of Fall River and Early American Football 28:31 Economic Challenges and League Suspensions 29:18 Comparing Football Cultures: UK vs. US 33:11 Baseball's Influence on Early American Soccer 38:53 The Birth of the US Football Association 41:36 Challenges and Growth of Early US Soccer 46:52 Bethlehem Steel and the Industrial Influence 51:01 The Challenge Cup and Regional Rivalries 52:09 Concluding Thoughts and Future Prospects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: a very appropriate Glastonbury slot for one football-adjacent artist, Sky's obsession with Arsenal's 11.2-yard wall at a Manchester United free kick, LinkedIn's latest football breakthrough, a tremendous Footballers’ Names in Things from Down Under, some unacceptable self-co-commentary at 5-a-side and, finally, the answer to the question of what happens if you merge Richard Keys with Andy Gray. Meanwhile, the panel ponder the low-key football tradition of having initials printed on a tracksuit and the sweet spot for the career of a player who fathers an even more successful footballing son. Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices