Var Controversy

As the Premier League prepares to introduce VAR, Sky Sports News Chief Reporter Bryan Swanson is joined by former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher and Sky Sports News reporter Jess Creighton to discuss how this will affect England's top-flight. Former England international Lianne Sanderson expresses her concerns about the system following this summer's Women's World Cup, while legendary rugby union referee Nigel Owens explains what football and VAR can learn from how rugby utilises their Television Match Official (TMO). Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle review what they've been up to so far this summer (0:40) before diving into their 2019-20 Premier League season mega preview focusing on Manchester City (10:30), Liverpool (22:05), Chelsea (31:05), Tottenham (47:45), Arsenal (1:00:30) & Manchester United (1:10:55). Plus, analysis on the "Best of the Rest" (1:29:00), how the bottom half of the table will shape up (1:31:40) and what to expect with the introduction of VAR for the first time in the Premier League (1:40:00).

Vancouver Whitecaps were back at it on Saturday night. We look back at the 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. It was another two points dropped at home though. Can the 'Caps make those up on the road and what will the second half of the MLS season hold in store for them? We look at all that and a lot more. Plus we look at Canada's progress on the international stage with a look at the action in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup, and hear from both national team head coaches. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Vancouver Whitecaps v Colorado Rapids analysis34.56: Vancouver Whitecaps - the road ahead55.05: Canada Women's World Cup and VAR chat70.00: Canada Gold Cup chat featuring John Herdman audio85.01: Wavelength - Teen Anthems - Swansea City88.50: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Straight from the Women's World Cup in France, Alexi and Mosse talk VAR controversy at the tournament in the State of the Union (6:44). Then, the guys recap the USWNT's easy path through the group stage (14:33) and look at some surprise teams thus far (18:42). Also, the guys address the negativity surrounding the USMNT at the Gold Cup (24:46) and break down the latest with Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar (29:08). All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alice Piper is joined by England pair Izzy Christiansen and Gemma Davison, as well as former Scotland striker Suzanne Winters to discuss Scotland's dramatic exit from the Women's World Cup and the Lionesses' chances of lifting the trophy. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Pickford won praise and England’s next steps are examined in the Nations League Supplement podcast featuring host Neil Ashton, The Mirror’s Andy Dunn and The Express’ Matt Dunn. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

It's the playoff semi-final and the penalty that never was. And the VAR that doesn't exist. And the red cards that never were. And entirely routine things Frank Lampard claims he has never seen before in his extensive football career. Besides, we're only four-eighths of the way through the tie and a raucous Elland Road awaits Frank and whatever is left of our injury plagued squad, as Wembley beckons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick and Andrew talk an all-time VAR mishap in Columbus vs. DC, a sloppy Whitecaps game and Andrew's trip to see the HFX Wanderers season opener.

Another busy week is in the book and it was a rare winning one for Vancouver Whitecaps. At least on the pitch. Thankfully the 'Caps didn't have to send out any Mayday cries for help from Colorado, although they were made to work hard in their 2-1 win over the Rapids. We look back at that match, the main talking points coming out of it for the team and individual players, and have a quick look ahead to Portland coming to town on Friday night. We also catch up with Whitecaps right back Scott Sutter who took in Pacific FC's first ever match last weekend. We get his thoughts on the CPL, his friendships with Pacific head coach Michael Silberbauer and co-owner Josh Simpson, and chat about his own coaching plans and how it's making him look at games a little bit differently. We also look at the continuing scandals surround the Whitecaps off the pitch, plus we continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, look at the annoyance that was VAR in MLS this week, and Football Violence Awareness Month wraps up with The Men They Couldn't Hang in our latest Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.39: Colorado Rapids v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis27.37: A quick look ahead to Portland's visit36.00: Scott Sutter interview41.27: Canadian Premier League chat57.41: The Whitecaps women's team abuse allegations82.24: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue86.53: MLS Week in Review - aka the weekend of VAR105.45: Wavelength - The Men They Couldn't Hang - Rosettes110.21: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe on Tottenham's thrilling win over Manchester City in the Champions League and their take on how VAR played its part in sending Spurs through to the semifinals (0:30). Plus, discussion on Ajax shocking Juventus in Turin (36:45), Lionel Messi & Barcelona outclassing Manchester United (44:50), Liverpool cruising past Porto (52:35) and Arsenal and Chelsea getting the job done in the Europa League (58:15).

There really was a lot to analyze here. It's just a little weird to reset your brain to thinking after it was blasted into a thousand tiny pieces. Juventus-Ajax and City-Spurs both offered us an array of content to analyze, from key substitutions to unusual player roles to styles of ball progression, not to mention a soupcon of VAR controversies, and we got into it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

VAR has certainly given us a lot to talk about on the show this year, but at some stage we just want it to stop. As Vancouver Whitecaps lost more points after a video review, we look back at the draw in Chicago on Friday night and the good, the bad, and the ugly things to come out of the game. We hear from both head coaches and look at what, if anything, the 'Caps can do to quickly turn their fortunes around. It won't be easy with two tough games coming up this week, with LAFC coming to Vancouver on Wednesday and then a long trip to Orlando on Saturday. We look ahead to both of those matches and review the weekend's action in the MLS West. Plus we imagine MLS teams as Game of Thrones house, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Jon Erice fancies a chocolate digestive, bring back an old segment with new Whitecap Scott Sutter and The Young Boys are here for this week's Football Violence Awareness Month Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.02: Chicago Fire v Vancouver Whitecaps35.42: Coaches audio - Veljko Paunovic and Marc Dos Santos42.15: What will turn the Whitecaps fortunes around51.46: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jon Erice55.04: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue61.04: LAFC preview77.30: MLS reimagined as Game of Thrones84.20: MLS West Week in Review98.24: What's Your Favourite Jam? - Scott Sutter101.32: Wavelength - The Young Boys - Football Violence104.28: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world including the continuing Whitecaps women's team abuse scandal

Such a beefy conversation with three beefy men. Champions League Day 1 Breakdown, Day 2 Lookahead, Premier League Top 6 everything, Goodbye Cardiff (?), Troy Deeney Suckfest, and let's stop the racism. For real.

The FA Cup quarter finals are over and they were full of late goals, VAR controversy and sort-of-but-not-quite cupsets, the Championship had an outfield player in goal, and in the Premier League Javier Hernandez’s impressive under-the-radar goal return justified the West Ham spend that everyone’s jealous of. As well as all this, Wes Morgan wins Brendan Rodgers’ Epitomising the Humble Attitude of the Group Award, Paul Scholes has enough and we learn of a delightfully specialist app, link below. Don’t worry, it’s safe for work… Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Is too much made of Liverpool and their bottle? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-fulham-result-table-manchester-city-bottle-jurgen-klopp-premier-league-title-race-epl-a8827476.html Marcelo Bielsa’s wonderfully stroppy post-match interview: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11667363/bielsa-quiet-on-defeat The King Kev Quote Generator! https://daniel-cross.github.io/keegan/ The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Ashton is joined by Oliver Kay from The Times, Jeremy Cross from the Daily Star and Vaishali Bhardwaj from the Evening Standard to discuss Manchester City’s lucky escape at Swansea in the FA Cup, whether appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be the right move by Manchester Utd and the news that FIFA are looking to expand the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps MLS preview show

We caught up with Matthew Conger, a FIFA referee who officiated the Group Stage matchup between Nigeria and Iceland in Volgograd in Russia 2018. Born in the USA, Matthew currently referees in the New Zealand Football Championship as well as the A-League in Australia. We spoke about what got him in to refereeing in the first place, his refereeing travels around the world and he speaks candidly on VAR, specifically around the one VAR decision at his match during the World Cup.

Jimbo has Michael Cox, Tom Williams and James Horncastle in the pod to look back on a weekend of dodgy non-VAR goals and pitch invaders. Plus: Liverpool head to Bayern; Ranieri returns to Rome; and Dion Dublin days with Jason StathamRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: City 3 - 1 Watford (01m 30s)• PART 1b: Liverpool 4 - 2 Burnley (05m 00s) • PART 1c: Rafa Honigstein on Bayern v Liverpool and City v Schalke (09m 40s)• PART 2a: Barcelona v Lyon preview (16m 30s) • PART 2b: Juve v Atletico Madrid preview (18m 30s)• PART 3: The battle for 3rd and 4th (24m 30s)• PART 4a: The Birmingham pitch invasion - with Chris Goulding from WeAreBirmingham (39m 20s) • PART 4b: The relegation picture (47m 40s)• PART 5a: Ranieri returns to Rome (55m 10s)• PART 5b: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (60m 30s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes / Colwyn Bay news (62m 20s) LIVE EVENT NEWS:• Join us for [**Totally Football Live in Liverpool at the Epstein Theatre on Mon 25 March**](https://t.co/KdWd9uIjDf) and [**Totally Football Live in Leeds' City Varieties Music Hall on Mon 15 April**](https://www.cityvarieties.co.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=CVListings&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=)GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS: • we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES: • we’re sponsored by[**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Corey Baird sleep after earning his phantom penalty call for RSL against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday? Will his embellishment fine that's surely coming keep him awake? How did you sleep? Like an angry baby like we did? A lot was lost this weekend. Not just an hour's sleep or three points, but also faith in VAR, or what faith we had left in PRO officials running it. We look back at a controversial weekend in MLS action as the 'Caps went down to a 1-0 loss to RSL and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Salt Lake's Mike Petke. Who stood out for the 'Caps this week? Who didn't? And what changes may be coming for the next match in Houston? All this and a lot more are covered this episode. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the Canadian Premier League news of the week, and with Los Campesinos featuring again in this week Wavelength section, how many football references can you spot in this week's song? Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.11: Real Salt Lake v Vancouver Whitecaps - THAT penalty decision16.51: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Mike Petke23.58: RSL v Vancouver chat59.17: A quick look ahead to the Whitecaps in Houston66.40: MLS West Week In Review87.23: Wavelength - Los Campesinos - Glue Me95.24: Canadian Premier League News of the Week106.51: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss another busy week for Premier League teams in domestic and European cup competitions. Liverpool played out an interesting no score draw against Bayern Munich while Man City came from behind to win away from home. With controversial decisions leading to a 2 Robbies rant on VAR and the handball law. Wrapping up with a chat on Arsenal & Chelsea advancing to the next stage in the Europa league and looking ahead to two massive games, Manchester United vs Liverpool in the league and Chelsea vs Man City in the League Cup Final.

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Pat Nevin, Daniel Storey and Alvaro Romeo to look back on all things Champions League. Plus, Liverpool head to United, and Sarri’s likely Wembley swan songRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Liverpool 0 - 0 Bayern (02m 00s)• PART 1b: Schalke 2 - 3 City - comebacks, character and controVARsy (10m 30s) • PART 2a: Atletico 2 - 0 Juve (16m 20s)• PART 2b: Another blank for Barca - and why Luis Suarez is past it (22m 20s) • PART 3a: Misadventures in Sarriball (26m 30s)• PART 3b: Man U v Liverpool preview - with a nod to Arsenal v Saints (41m 00s)• PART 3c: The return of Harry Kane? (47m 10s) • PART 4: The rest of the PL weekend - with much love for Wolves and Watford (51m 10s) • PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (65m 00s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (67m 00s) LIVE NEWS:• Join us for [**Totally Football Live in Liverpool at the Epstein Theatre on Mon 25 March**](https://t.co/KdWd9uIjDf) and [**Totally Football Live in Leeds' City Varieties Music Hall on Mon 15 April**](https://www.cityvarieties.co.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=CVListings&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=) GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS: • we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES: • [we’re sponsored by **Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse discuss the allure of international playing time for MLS youngsters in the State of the Union (4:19). Also, VAR's inclusion for the Champions League knockout rounds is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (18:17). Then, Weston McKennie's ideal position, coping with tough losses and Giovani dos Santos' future are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:55). Finally, the tightening title races in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Premier League all headline The Back Three (42:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, David Preece and Michael Cox in the pod to relive the highs and lows of the FA Cup fourth round and peer ahead to a full midweek round in the Premier League. Plus: poor grammar, saucy tweets, and bulging bicepsRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: United knock out Arsenal (02m 40s)• PART 1b: AFC Wimbledon 4 - 2 West Ham (09m 00s)• PART 2a: Shews 2 - 2 Wolves (13m 20s)• PART 2b: Millwall 3 - 2 Everton - VAR and unsavoury scenes (19m 10s)• PART 3: Palace pile on the misery for Spurs’ (27m 30s)• PART 4a: Thierry Henry’s 100 days at Monaco - with Julien Laurens (36m 40s)• PART 4b: News from Nottinghamshire (41m 00s)• PART 4c: Liverpool v Leicester and City v Burnley previews (46m 40s)• PART 4d: The race for the Top 4… (49m 00s)• PART 4e: …and at the bottom (51m 30s) • PART 4f: Bundesliga, Serie A and Scottish Premiership news (54m 20s)• PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (58m 00s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes / one-footed players (60m 00s)• PART 7: Exclusive extract from Daniel Storey’s ‘250 Days’GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS: • we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES: • [we’re sponsored by **Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in the bath as we look over a fantastic weekend of FA Cup action, featuring a babyfaced post-match assassination, yet another goal for Andros Townsend, and more VAR-inspired bees. There’s also an incongruous appearance from Mr. Socko, a heartwarming display of loyalty towards Nigel Clough and a welcome discussion about Wham bars. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Manuel Pellegrini was “ashamed” of West Ham’s loss to AFC Wimbledon: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/26/manuel-pellegrini-ashamed-west-ham-afc-wimbledon-fa-cup-marko-arnautovic-new-contract Could Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get the Man United job full time? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-next-manager-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-pochettino-zidane-team-news-transfer-a8750051.html Mauricio Pochettino still thinks Spurs are doing pretty well: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47023639 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle are joined by elite referee Mark Clattenburg. They put some of your questions to the former Premier League referee and get stuck into some big debates about VAR, hand ball laws and how the game could be improved from an officiating perspective.

Jimbo welcomes Rafa Honigstein, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams to the pod to talk nine goal hauls, VAR, Salt Bae, God’s will and a weekend of relegation six pointers RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: City 9 - 0 Burton and a vulgar display of power (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Spurs 1 - 0 Chelsea - blah blah VAR (06m 00s)• PART 2a: Spurs v Man U preview with added Salt Bae (17m 20s)• PART 2b: West Ham v Arsenal preview with added Aaron Ramsay to Juve chat (22m 30s)• PART 3a: A word on Bolton (28m 20s)• PART 3b: Brighton v Liverpool and City v Wolves previews (32m 20s) • PART 4a: Asian Cup round-up (37m 40s) • PART 4b: The relegation picture (40m 30s)• PART 4c: French football news and your questions (45m 30s)• PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (52m 20s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (54m 30s) GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)•[send us a tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS: • we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES: • we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• we’ve teamed up with Beer52 to offer you a free crate of craft beer. All you have to pay is £5.95 P&P. Head to beer52.com/football to find out more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB)'s mission is to serve the world of football as the independent guardian of the Laws of the Game. As the only body authorised to decide and agree changes to the Laws of the Game, they listen to the football community, with the goal to improve and develop the game for players, match officials and fans while protecting and strengthening the spirit and simplicity of football. We caught up with the CEO of IFAB, Lukas Brud, to discuss how laws get changed in football, how VAR was developed and what changes we might see in future years.

Alexi breaks down the challenges new USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter faces in the State of the Union (2:32). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (22:07) that FIFA's hands are tied when it comes to the VAR issue at the Women's World Cup. Then, the USMNT's January camp, soccer-specific stadiums and Mourinho's future at Man U are looked at in Ask Alexi (33:37). Finally, Atlanta United winning MLS Cup, the USWNT's group for the Women's World Cup and the Champions League's return all headline The Back Three (46:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew and Nick talk the Red Bulls' meltdown in Atlanta in the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals, whether or not it dooms their chances, as well as VAR, disallowed goals and a serviceable first leg for Portland against Sporting Kansas City.

Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams break down England’s (heroic) progress and the other stories from the Nations League. Plus, lucky bottoms, Jilly Cooper and footballers in filmsRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: England 2 - 1 Croatia and all the hail the Nations League (2m 30s) • PART 2a: Belgium 2 - 5 Switzerland (11m 10s)• PART 2b: The Dutch bounce back as Germany are relegated (16m 40s)• PART 3a: Scotland still in the mix - with Andrew Slaven (23m 50s)• PART 3b: Denmark too good Wales (29m 40s)• PART 4: Miscellany - VAR, more bad Brazilians, haircuts, Jilly Cooper (34m 30s)• PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (42m 30s)• PART 6: Any other business / Exeunt omnes (44m 50s) **[VOTE IN THE FSF AWARDS](https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/fsf-awards-2018)**GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a** tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS: • we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES: • we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse look at Wayne Rooney's planned appearance in the U.S. vs. England match in the State of the Union (4:41). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (21:14) that the Premier League is falling behind the times without the use of VAR. Then, Alexi's favorite Mexican players, the best USMNT teams and a trio of unbeaten Premier League sides are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:26). Finally, a busy European slate, the Superclasico between Boca and River and the semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs headline The Back Three (40:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and Andrew talk the smattering of games that took place in the international break, #SavedTheCrew, the Canada men's team win in the CONCACAF Nations League, the CONCACAF Women's Championship final and welcome special guest Peter Czimmerman, president of the Vancouver Southsiders supporters group, to talk about the Caps' strange season.

In this edition of Ramble Meets... Luke talks to former professional referee Howard Webb. They discuss his humble beginnings in the game through to officiating the Champions League and World Cup finals (including THAT De Jong kick). They also find time to debate the pros and cons of video refereeing, as well how officials stay fit enough to operate at the top level. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] This is a re-release of a Ramble Meets... from 17th November 2016. Previously only available to acast+ subscribers. Enjoy! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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 throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Ashton is joined by Andy Dunn, Alyson Rudd and Neil Custis to give their opinion on all the latest football news, including topics involving Mesut Ozil, Chelsea, Jose Mourinho, VAR and more. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk VAR and FIFA's tiebreakers in the State of the Union (3:06). Then, a new team has slid into the top 3 of FOX Sports' Power Rankings (13:20), along with predictions for the round of 16. All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Russia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2nd week of World Cup and we are losing our minds. How are we ever going to make it to the final with all this Kroosing and Messi'ing? We try our best as we look back at all the fun stories from Matchday 2! We are also joined by Nike Soccer Freestyler, Indi Cowie on this episode! We hung out at the Neymar Jrs Five and we talked about her rise into becoming a freestyle icon! Segment 1: Morocco is not a huge fan of VAR. Segment 2: Interview with Indi Cowie (@indicowie) Segment 3: MLS is back and some of the matches were greater than World Cup matches! Sponsors: Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Tom are here for this week's Redmen Radio Podcast. They're here to discuss the use of VAR at the World Cup, the possibility of Liverpool signing another attacker this summer, and whether Mo Salah would be a DC or Marvel superhero... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Matt Davies, James Horncastle and Jack Lang to take stock of the culmination of Groups A and B. Plus, a look ahead to Nigeria v Argentina and an assessment of the Socceroos’ campaignRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Uruguay 3 - 0 Russia (02m 30s)• PART 1b: Spain 2 - 2 Morocco, Iran 1 - 1 Morocco and a lot of VAR (5m 00s)• PART 1c: Jack’s Big Question• PART 2: A brief word on Egypt and Saudi Arabia - and more on Uruguay (16m 30s) • PART 3: Argentina v Nigeria preview - with Janine Anthony (23m 00s) • PART 4a: Australia v Peru preview - with David Basheer (34m 20s)• PART 4b: France v Denmark preview (38m 20s)• PART 5: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (39m 50s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes - and Jack’s Big Answer (42m 20s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with **[CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/),** who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• [get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe catch up on an action packed start to World Cup 2018. They discuss the weight of a nation on Messi's shoulders, Brazil bouncing back after a slow start, Germany stumbling at the first hurdle, Portugal vs Spain going down in history as a classic match and wrap up the rest of the groups, all while singing the praises of VAR, as it makes its debut at the World Cup.

Neil Ashton is joined by The Times' chief football writer Henry Winter and The Mirror's chief sports writer Andy Dunn for the second episode of World Cup Supplement. The trio look back at England's win over Tunisia, discuss the players who impressed and the ones who need to step up and what boss Gareth Southgate will have learnt from the encounter. The panel also look ahead to England's next match with Panama, reflect on what it's been like covering England from their training base in Repino and their highlights of the World Cup so far. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

It's Jordan Harvey night at BC Place on Friday! The former Whitecap returns to the place he has tattooed on himself but it will be many happy returns or a homecoming to forget? The Whitecaps are coming home themselves after a mixed couple of games on the road, hoping it won't be a case of Friday night frights under the Friday night lights. Joe, Gideon, and Nick are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast. They'll look at the threat posed by LAFC, what changes the Whitecaps might be looking to make, and how they see the game playing out. What will have the biggest impact - LA's potent attack or their goal shipping defence? And how might VAR screw the 'Caps over this week? Plus another "Do You Know Who I Am?" and our prediction game. Have a listen!

Death, taxes, the Whitecaps getting screwed by VAR, and being unable to break down a poor team. That's what feels inevitable in life right now. The 'Caps headed to RSL and it wasn't so much a case of the result being taken with a pinch of salt, but the Salty ones pinching a result. We pick over the bones of a poor outing in Utah, have a look at what went wrong in the 2-1 loss, and look at the individual performances of some of the 'Caps players and Robbo. We'll also look at the weekend's action amongst the MLS Western Conference teams, bring you a Flash Five about footballing brothers, talk Fish and Chips with Gordon Forrest, chat Panini stickers, introduce our new Swap Shop segment, and Halftime Oranges feature in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:05.11: RSL v Whitecaps Match In Review28.12: Mike Petke audio and discussion on his thoughts on the 'Caps34.07: RSL v Whitecaps player and Robbo discussion46.28: MLS West Week In Review66.06: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Panini71.01: Panini Stickers74.57: Swap Shop79.16: Flash Five - Footballing Brothers87.44: Fish and Chips with Gordon Forrest91.44: BC Soccerweb headlines

The 2 Robbies podcast is back after a brief hiatus for the international break. Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle dispute the pitfalls of VAR officiating (00:30) and the stand out Premier League performers during the international friendlies (09:00). They also catch up on the biggest Premier League talking points including Jose Mourinho's outbursts (17:00), Mark Hughes' appointment as Southampton boss (32:00) and look ahead to a massive 6 pointer in the race for top 4 as Chelsea host Spurs this weekend (36:00).

Alexi and Mosse discuss FIFA's decision to use VAR at the World Cup in the State of the Union (2:06). In Mosse Makes the Case (11:46), Mosse breaks down how experience has played a big role in Champions League success. Also, Alexi picks which star players he'd like most to see join MLS in Ask Alexi (17:47) and the guys explore the impact of Neymar's impact on the Brazil national team in the World Cup Update (23:25). Finally, a look ahead to the busy MLS weekend headlines The Back Three (30:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dear Listeners, Once again we want to show some love to the many of you who send in your correspondence. In this special you’ll hear us discuss a potentially dark twist in the future of VAR, fake warmth (the scourge of League Two) and what football can learn from Wrestlemania. You want more? You got it. There’s Stuart Pearce kicking off at the opera, more warlock chat, and footballers at weddings. It’s the kind of stuff you just won’t get on Jermaine Jenas’ Mail Bag, presumably coming soon. Best wishes, The Football Ramble Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Ashton is joined by the Mail on Sunday’s Oliver Holt, the Independent’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph to discuss the turmoil surrounding Arsene Wenger and the candidates who could replace the Arsenal manager, whether VAR is ready for the Premier League as well as the pressure that is building on Alan Pardew, Big Sam and David Moyes after all three suffered defeats on Saturday. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Snow, VAR, and a bleak future for Arsenal are on the agenda today as Jimbo, Matt Scott, Football 365’s Daniel Storey and James Horncastle chew over Tottenham’s FA Cup win over Rochdale and look ahead to all the weekend’s action in the Premier League and beyondRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Spurs 6 - 1 Rochdale and the inevitable spread of VAR (02m 00s)• PART 2: Wenger Out…again; a bleak future for Arsenal (10m 35s) • PART 3a: Liverpool v Newcastle preview (24m 00s)• PART 3b: City v Chelsea preview; Conte back to Italy?; Morata’s misery (25m 40s) • PART 3c: Palace v United preview (31m 10s) • PART 4a: Announcements; Neymar needs surgery; Nasri’s drip-induced ban (33m 00s)• PART 4b: The PL's battle of the bottom (37m 30s)• PART 5: Serie A, La Liga and Europa League chats (49m 00s) • PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (57m 40s) • PART 7: When the fun stops.. (60m 40s)LIVE NEWS:• The last batch of tickets for our gig at **Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March** are available at [ticketmaster.ie](http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Totally-Football-Show-Live-tickets/artist/5242479?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module). [](http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Totally-Football-Show-Live-tickets/artist/5242479?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module)Jimbo will be joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Pat Nevin - who’ll also be doing an exclusive DJ set.PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone,** who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**, - home of the **Totally Football Quiz** every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo returns to the helm as he, Leroy Rosenior, Kelly Cates and Rafa Honigstein look back on the FA Cup weekend and ahead to Chelsea v Barcelona and Sevilla v Man U in the Champions League, and plenty more - including that splendid story about the West Brom FourRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: From Juve to Rochdale, Spurs get Extra Spursy; Swans need another replay (01m 30s)• PART 1b: West Brom - stealin’ taxis and crashin’ out the FA Cup; Pardews’ PL record (07m 40s) • PART 1c: Huddersfield 0 - 2 United; memories of 1983; Leicester and Chelsea to meet in the other QF? (10m 50s)• PART 2a: A storied history of Chelsea and Barcelona (15m 30s) • PART 2b: United head to Sevilla; Pogba v Mou (21m 00s)• PART 3a: NASL news; Football League update, with a lot of love for Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon (31m 00s)• PART 3b: Bayern v Besiktas and Bundesliga state of play (38m 00s) • PART 4a: Shakhtar v Roma; Serie A update (48m 00s) • PART 4b: Where next for Zidane and Joachim Löwe? (52m 10s)• PART 4c: A belated VAR discussion (57m 30s)• PART 5: Paddy Power’s Movers and Shakers (61 m 00s)• PART 6: Adios (63m 00s)LIVE NEWS:• we’re live at **Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March**. Jimbo will be joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Pat Nevin - who’ll also be doing an exclusive DJ set. [Get your tickets now!](http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Totally-Football-Show-Live-tickets/artist/5242479?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module)PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fascinating clash at Anfield turned into a referendum on diving and offside rules, but the two Mikes talk about all of it, somehow. Then they turn their attention to whatever the heck is happening to Chelsea right now. No Crisis Conch necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Football fans in Germany and Italy have seen VAR – Video Assistant Referee – in use in league matches all...