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KSI’s Sidemen group are returning to Wembley Stadium for their annual charity game this weekend – but with a major twist! The popular influencer football match has gone from strength to…

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

Luton Town have won the EFL Trophy with a 3-1 victory over Stockport County at Wembley Stadium. The Hatters came from behind to hand Jack Wilshere his first trophy as a manager after just six month…

Final: Luton 3-1 Stockport Scorers: Lawrence, Wells (2); Sidibeh Luton have had bigger days at Wembley, more glorious Hatters’ tea parties. They retain a chance of returning for League One’s playoffs in May. If this did not match 1988’s League Cup final, Brian Stein and all that, or 2023’s promotion from the Championship, it can signpost the club’s current road to recovery. For Jack Wilshere, six months and 38 games into his managerial career, at the club he played for until joining Arsenal at seven, it was a first trophy of a second footballing life, Nahki Wells’ double securing victory. This was the trophy Luton had lost in the quarter-finals, only to be reinstated, amid Swindon’s “whoopsie” of ineligible players, as Ian Holloway, their manager, called it. Stockport suffered the same fate as in 1992 and 1993, when losing under Danny Bergara, the Uruguayan after whom an Edgeley Park stand is named. Wembley continues to disappoint those with an SK postcode.

MANCHESTER UNITED crashed out of the Premier League International Cup after their Under-21s manager's sweeping subs backfired. Real Madrid stunned Old Trafford by overturning a two-goal deficit to eliminate United with a crushing 4-2 quarter-final victory. Adam Lawrence’s strong starting XI were in cruise control after early goals from Jack Moorhouse and Shea Lacey inside...

Valentin Barco has agreed terms on a six-year contract at Chelsea to join from sister club Strasbourg, talkSPORT understands. The 21-year-old will join the Blues in the summer, with the deal, which…

Manchester United Under-21 boss Adam Lawrence has confirmed Shea Lacey is now considered a first-team player. The 18-year-old, once dubbed by fans as ‘the Scouse Lionel Messi’, onl…

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick things off with reports that Weston McKennie could leave Juventus this summer. he guys also reveal their USMNT “secret weapon” players who could surprise their way onto the World Cup roster. Next, Christian and Alexis are joined by Lawrence Cann, founder of Street Soccer USA, for a powerful and emotional interview about how the game can change lives. Finally, the boys close out with Rapido Reactions from across the soccer world: their thoughts on a leaked USMNT jersey, a bizarre viral moment featuring an Algerian fan standing frozen like a statue, Gabon canceling their entire national team, a wild goal celebration that nearly ended in disaster, and their AFCON quarterfinal predictions.

Gordon Duncan, Andy Halliday & Roger Hannah are in the studio as they preview Scotland V Denmark at Hampden. The Lines are open as the listeners give their starting line up thought s for Scotland. Hear from Steve Clarke as he asks his team to make new history and become legends. Calls for Lawrence Shankland and Lyndon Dykes to start by a few of the listeners. Andy Halliday says that one of the questions on Beat The Pundit was the hardest of all time as Roger takes on Scott from Perth. 📻 Listen live from 6pm every weeknight on Clyde 1: https://hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/ways-to-listen Twitter: https://x.com/ClydeSSB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1 Check out our YouTube channel & subscribe via: https://www.youtube.com/@Clyde1SSB Previous shows: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/

Gordon Duncan is joined by Andy Halliday & David Friel as they react to another big weekend in Scottish football. There's talks on Rangers slipping to 10th in the league thanks to a Lawrence Shankland brace, Celtic's controversial last gasp winner over Kilmarnock and we break down the plethora of VAR and refereeing decisions from all the weekend's action. Plus we put the pundits to the test with Beat The Pundit & The Fulltime Teaser 📻 Listen live from 6pm every weeknight on Clyde 1: https://hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/ways-to-listen Twitter: https://x.com/ClydeSSB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1 Check out our YouTube channel & subscribe via: https://www.youtube.com/@Clyde1SSB Previous shows: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/

Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains. Today we’re heading back to July 2001, when Sol Campbell completed perhaps the most controversial move in Premier League history. More than 20 years on, why are feelings still so strong? And was Campbell vindicated in swapping Spurs for their bitter rivals Arsenal? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Amy Lawrence & Danny Kelly Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke & Lucy Oliva Sound Design: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains. Today we’re heading back to August 2012, when Arsenal captain Robin van Persie crossed a divide that had defined a Premier League era… So why was van Persie determined to swap the Emirates for Old Trafford - and did the move ultimately prove to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s final masterstroke at Manchester United? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay & Andy Mitten Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva Sound Design: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) The mystery of missing centre back Cabral gains some new traction, Sir Lawrence enjoys a brandy and ginger the proper way, and Steve makes plans to meet with Peter Penrice down the local.... enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet! This week, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Wayne Rooney are joined by England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio for an unmissable episode! Dallaglio takes us inside his incredible career, sharing untold stories from his rise in the sport, including some hilarious moments along the way. But it’s not just rugby on the agenda. The team dive into Lawrence’s love for football and Chelsea, he also touches on his awkward encounter with the Manchester United side which included Gary and Roy! We also explore life after rugby: What’s next for Lawrence? And what can we expect from his brand-new podcast Stick to Rugby, as he joins The Overlap family? Don't forget to subscribe to Stick to Rugby, wherever you get your podcasts - and you can watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get our exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap 00:00 Intro 00:23 Discussion on Bob Dylan Movie 01:02 Sports Talk: Rugby and Football 02:39 Injuries and Recovery Stories 05:46 The Lions Tour Experience 10:33 Football Fandom and Personal Stories 14:57 Leadership and Team Dynamics 19:15 Clive Woodward's Influence 24:12 Comparing Rugby and Football 25:49 Respect and Toughness in Rugby 26:42 Cheating and Simulation in Rugby 27:03 Stories from the Field 28:43 South African Rugby Culture 30:59 2003 World Cup Memories 34:40 Rugby for the Love of the Game 36:29 Post-Retirement Challenges 44:03 Rugby's Financial Struggles 45:27 The Future of Rugby 51:25 Stick to Rugby Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikel Arteta takes charge of Arsenal’s first Champions League quarter final in 14 years on Tuesday night. Top of the Premier League and with the opportunity to make a serious statement in Europe, how has Arteta revived this Arsenal side? And with Jurgen Klopp leaving and Pep Guardiola’s long-term Manchester City future uncertain, is he ready to build a dynasty in north London? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jordan Campbell, Art de Roché, Amy Lawrence Producer: Jay Beale Executive Producer: Adam Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pajak was joined by Lawrence Bury aka Buvey from The Club look ahead to Liverpool's massive clash with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai Havertz hasn’t exactly hit the ground running but could his late-winner at Brentford mean lift-off for his Arsenal career? And with the best defence in the division - are Arsenal a better team than last season - if not quite as fun to watch? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal writer Amy Lawrence and German football writer Raphael Honigstein. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in '99, Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United won a historic treble - The Premier League, FA Cup & Champions League - Despite Roman Abramovich’s millions and the genius of Arsenal's 'Invincibles', no one in English football has been able to do it since. Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee, Amy Lawrence and Andy Mitten to discuss Manchester City's chance at Premier League 'immortality'… How much luck was involved in Man United's famous season and what would it mean to their city rivals to stop them at Wembley in this year's FA Cup final? And do Arsenal have to beat City at the Etihad this week to win the league? Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Bukayo Saka need better protection from Premier League referees? Do Arsenal themselves rely too heavily on the 21-year-old, and, with the world at his feet, how seismic a moment is it in Arteta's 'process' that he has decided to commit his future to his boyhood club? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Arsenal correspondent Amy Lawrence to discuss... How do you stop 'rotational fouling', where does he rank in terms of most-fouled PL players, do top players even want a rest and how central is he to Arsenal's renaissance? Plus, will he end up being a one-club man and why the comparisons with David 'Rocky' Rocastle are so poignant. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Arsenal bought Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard for £30m in 2021 the expectation among supporters wasn’t particularly high - and some didn’t understand why the club wanted to buy him. After all this was a player who as a teenager was dubbed the “heir to Messi’s throne”. But fast forward 18 months and he’s not only Arsenal’s playmaker, but possibly the best midfielder in the league. It’s been quite a rise for Martin Odegaard. Mark Chapman is joined by Amy Lawrence and Michael Cox to discuss the Arsenal captain in detail Produced by Abi Paterson *** This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/athleticfootball today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a special live show, recorded shortly after the final whistle on Sunday, and is joined by various club writers to reflect on the big stories from the final day of the Premier League season... James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Sam Lee discuss the conclusion of a dramatic title race. Amy Lawrence reflects on Arsenal's 'progress', while Andy Jones explains Burnley's financial fears following their relegation. Plus, Carl Anka on why the 'PL Young Player of the Year' award isn't fit for purpose and data analytics writer Mark Carey on some of the statistical over and under achievers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by David Ornstein and Arsenal correspondent Amy Lawrence to dissect a brutally honest interview given to The Athletic by former Arsenal, West Ham and England midfielder Jack Wilshere. You'll hear from Wilshere on the difficulties he's had in trying to find a new club, mental health concerns, regrets, as well as, thoughts on Mikel Arteta, Saka, Smith-Rowe and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's next for Matteo Guendouzi? What has Bukayo Saka's journey been like? Will William Saliba start next season? And who exactly is in charge of Arsenal's recruitment? James McNicholas and Amy Lawrence join Tifo to discuss the above, plus: Alex Stewart on Arsenal's new formation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in football and the wider world. Amy Lawrence discusses her exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger with words from the man himself. The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce details why Timo Werner is not on his way to Anfield. To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League, EFL, Spanish and Italian football, make sure you subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already - access is free for 30 days by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Raphael Honigstein and Ed Malyon to look at the future of the mother of all football tournaments - the FIFA World Cup. Will Qatar hosting in winter and the expansion to 48 teams in 2026 ruin the World Cup as we know and love it? With yet more allegations of corruption surfacing can we really take the tournament seriously anymore? Or will the World Cup continue to unite people and nations despite the controversy and critics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For anyone who thinks the 2012 Aguero goal was the most startling finish to a top flight season, you’ve not looked back at the final day of the 1988/89 First Division. That’s where we are heading on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. We’re joined by Amy Lawrence, journalist for The Athletic and author of 89: Arsenal’s Greatest Moment, Told in Our Own Words. She’s the perfect person to talk us through Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal, the title decider that came after every other English professional side had already finished their season. We discuss the game’s connection to the Hillsborough disaster just six weeks before, and the feeling of dread around the Arsenal camp leading up to a clash with their title rivals. Listen on for the story of one of the most dramatic matches in the history of the game in this country. Fancy getting in touch? Email us at [email protected] or find us social media— just search 'Football Ramble Daily'. For more stories from the annals of football history, visit www.theblizzard.co.uk to explore their archives that contain over 700 articles of stories just like this one! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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.

Get a 30-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription: https://theathletic.co.uk/tifo Get your 10 free beers: https://www.beer52.com/tifo David Thomas, Tony Adams, George Graham. With the release of Amy Lawrence's new book '89', Tifo relives English football's most unlikely and incredible league ending ever; the story of Arsenal's league title in 1989. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Michael are at the Statsbomb conference in London. They talk through some of the highlights of last weekend's matches in the Premier League and then discuss what they saw at the conference and the new key concept in soccer analytics introduced by Thom Lawrence, "The Valley of Meh" and what it means for understanding the game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for; Wayne Rooney’s international return! The Rooniverse has been a barren, empty place since the great man retired and finally Gareth Southgate is putting a stop to all this ‘looking forward’ nonsense by bringing it back to the good old days. Jesus. As well as all that international relegation becomes a possibility for the first time, with Ireland and Northern Ireland looking to avoid it, Wales find a player down the back of the sofa (in Belgium) and we have some gossip about Pete and a very special lady. This show is sponsored by bet365 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: Callum Wilson is ready to take his chance https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/14/callum-wilson-england-wembley-dream-looks Wales’ new boy James Lawrence isn’t bothered about the Premier League: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12018/11553773/wales-new-boy-james-lawrence-unfamiliar-with-premier-league The USA copy Southgate’s model https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-vs-usa-friendly-international-football-wembley-gareth-southgate-wayne-rooney-a8633516.html Claudio Ranieri is still a lovely man https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46215037 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.

Liam Lawrence is with the lads taking through his time at Stoke, Portsmouth, PAOK and the Irish national team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AC Jimbo is joined by Matt Scott, Rafa Honigstein, and Michael Cox for your brand new Totally Football Show, where we’re busy looking ahead to the friendly between England B and Germany, and far more important World Cup qualifiers such as Denmark v Ireland, Sweden v Italy and New Zealand’s double-header with Peru.Also on our menu: Pirlo retires; West Ham’s appointment of David Moyes; the FIFA trail begins; Amy Lawrence’s fab new Arsenal doc; and some of the worst pronunciation of Greek names you’ll ever here.LIVE EVENT NEWS: • thanks to everyone who came to see us kick off the Totally World Tour in Birmingham last night: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbRjnNCA_FR/?taken-at=227933296• Next stop: London on Wednesday 29 November, where Kevin Bridges is our very special guest. Join Kevin and Jimbo, Rafa, Iain Macintosh and Producer Ben at the O2 Indigo: http://bit.ly/2wmBaiWPARISH NOTICES:• pre-order Rafa’s new book on Jurgen Klopp: http://amzn.eu/ijRYCxA • read Matt’s proper journalism: http://bit.ly/2jc0JS3 • 89: https://www.facebook.com/89thefilm/• get your shave on with our friends Cornerstone, who are giving you £10 off your first order: https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally• we’re working with CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. Find out more: https://www.thecalmzone.net/GET IN TOUCH: • find us on Facebook, where you’ll find video, photos and loads of other stuff: https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/ • send us a tweet: @thetotallyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog and Davo break down Manchester United's turgid 1 - 0 FA Cup win with Charlie is a Red. And The Guardian writer and "Invincible" author Amy Lawrence talks Arsenal's title chances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.