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Newcastle 1 Bournemouth 2 – Saturday 18 April 2026 3pm Instant fan/writer reaction from some of our regular contributors on The Mag. Nat Seaton: ‘Beaten by a better team who... You can click here to read the full article.

The feeling of scoring on a big occasion at Hampden is one which Calvin Miller will recall only too well.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: a stand-out candidate for commentator's curse of the season, a worrying statistic for Pep Guardiola, the prospect of the first-ever top-flight season without a six-goal win, a confusing abbrevation of Wolverhampton Wanderers, half-and-half scarves at the theatre, Omar Marmoush’s convoluted claim to footballing supremacy, and Richard Keys takes on the continentals. Meanwhile, the panel discover the formation of choice for non-football fans and ponder the psychology behind it. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has named his starting line-up for the game against Udinese, with the formation change confirmed. The defeat to Napoli on Easter Monday means the Scudetto race is probably over and done with, but Milan must now focus on defending their spot inside the top four. There is a six-point gap […] The post Official: AC Milan vs. Udinese starting XIs – four changes from Napoli loss appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are back in action at San Siro this evening as they welcome Udinese, hoping to bounce back after the defeat against Napoli. With Inter now nine points ahead and second place handed over to Antonio Conte’s side, Milan must now focus on defending their spot inside the top four, with fifth place only […] The post GdS: Predicted XIs for Milan vs. Udinese – Allegri drastically changes formula appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan face Udinese at San Siro tomorrow night and three points would significantly enhance the Rossoneri’s chances of a Champions League spot. After recent results, Milan will consider moving away from a 4-3-3 and against a difficult opposition in Udinese, the switch could be a difference maker. The Bianconeri are more than capable of […] The post Opposition insight for Milan-Udinese: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more appeared first on SempreMilan.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: Dave's Sunday League management rollercoaster, Ben White's surreal Wembley evening, David Moyes's pointless Brazilian alter ego, Henry Winter on The Killers, the fascinating FIFA Series tournament, the crucial differences between "head to head" and "toe to toe", the football shirts of Butlins, the battle for bragging rights in Biggleswade and some above-average fictional football commentary. Meanwhile, the panel fulfil their solemn duty of reflecting on a frankly sensational newspaper interview with Richard Keys. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and Nick Miller. On the agenda: a new shade of yellow card is invented, VAR delays in Roman times, legendary goalscorers' names in police documentaries, Neil Warnock's ultra-obscure cultural references in post-match interviews and Richard Keys on Indy 500 hosting duties. Meanwhile, the panel classify each FA Cup fifth-round exit/progression and ponder if someone could ever win player of the month with just a single-game performance. 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

After a hard-fought victory against Newcastle, the top of the Premier League table is very interesting. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and former City goalkeeper Andie Worrall to discuss what happened in Saturday's 2-1 win and where it's left the title race after Arsenal also responded in the North London Derby. What about City's style change this season too? We hear from Pep Guardiola, Pep Lijnders and Bernardo Silva as we look at how City are coping with a more physical and more direct Premier League. What principles have changed to get to this current incarnation of City and what still remains from before? Calum Archibald, who contributes to The Square Ball, joins the show to speak about the mood at Leeds right now... and how their trip to the Etihad earlier in the season has changed their fortunes. Plus, we catch up with journalist and Forest fan Nick Miller to find out what on earth is going on at The City Ground, as yet another manager brings Forest to Eastlands in midweek. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift 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

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and, for his 100th appearance, Nick Miller. On the agenda: a cultural review of the North London derby, the threshold for a team "laying a glove" on the opposition, Champions League commentary with an unexpected voice twin, the concept of “losing the dressing room” handily explained by the BBC, the latest superbly-named Brazilian youth player and a classic Richard Keys interview from the late 1980s. Meanwhile, the panel reveal the real reason that Manchester City pipped Manchester United to the Premier League title in 2012. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Download SAILY in your app store and use code CLICHES at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For more info, visit https://saily.com/cliches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby plus a turbulent & troublesome season for Nottingham Forest were both discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Nick Miller, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2263001281 00:00 - A sneaky intro 04:10 - A sanctioned Arsenal intro 06:13 - The skies of North London are Red 10:00 - Why do players make unforced errors? 17:00 - Cause for concern in Arsenal’s title tilt? 20:17 - Has the new manager bounced already… bounced for Spurs? 23:59 - Which team being relegated would be most funny? 32:15 - The effect of going for the opposite thing 34:17 - A break 34:19 - THE RONDO 40:18 - A Tricky season for Nottingham Forest 44:38 - The logic of each managerial change 54:30 - JJ’s parrot mask 55:55 - Points Are Barkered 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: Pep Guardiola vs Daffy Duck in a fight for the soul of the FA Cup, whistling co-commentators, footballers’ names in US cop documentaries, Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy exceed themselves on Talksport, Michael Owen vs Ryan Giggs in the "Far East betting company ambassador video" stakes and predicting Richard Keys’ next withering managerial nickname. Meanwhile, the panel ponder the most Watfordy Nottingham Forest manager never to manage Watford... and vice versa. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Download SAILY in your app store and use code CLICHES at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For more info, visit https://saily.com/cliches 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: subtle podcast references at the darts, goal probabilities with Clinton Morrison, West Brom fans' limited patience with their new manager, football boot manufacturers appearing in Latin epic poems, Conor Coady goes full Conor Coady in his first interview as a Charlton player and selecting the best moment of Ian Holloway's latest outburst. Meanwhile, the panel debate the aesthetic and technical merits of scorpion-kick goals and ponder the exact level of their own "ball knowledge". Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Download SAILY in your app store and use code CLICHES at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For more info, visit https://saily.com/cliches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey for company after a giant smorgasbord of Champions League action. Jose Mourinho’s Benfica produce an incredible finale against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a 98th minute header to keep them in the competition and knock out Marseille. Nick Miller was there. Chelsea impress under Rosenior again with a 3-2 win in Naples that books their passage straight into the last 16 and sees Antonio Conte’s Italian champions exit the competition. Newcastle and PSG both go into Friday’s knockout play-off draw after a 1-1 draw in Paris. And Tottenham finish 4th after a 2-0 win in Frankfurt. Can Thomas Frank’s team take their European form into Sunday’s Premier League clash with Man City? Kai Havertz is back for Arsenal, helping them take down Kairat. With Mikel Arteta calling for positivity, the Gunners test their title credentials at Elland Road. Plus what next for Raheem Sterling? And a passionate debate about the league phase. Produced by Charlie Jones We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The league phase is over - do we like it? (02.45) • PART 2a: Napoli 2-3 Chelsea (10.30) • PART 2b: PSG 1-1 Newcastle (19.00) • PART 3a: Benfica’s goalkeeper keeps them in the Champions League (27.00) • PART 3b: The rest of Matchday 8 (35.00) • PART 4a: Spurs v Man City preview (45.00) • PART 4b: Leeds v Arsenal preview (48.00) • PART 5a: Nottingham Forest v Palace preview (53.00) • PART 5b: Liverpool v Newcastle preview (59.00) • PART 5c: Thierno Barry among the goals (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare, David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: a quickfire review of Arsenal 2 Manchester United 3, unacceptably-named Premier League top scorers in football-adjacent Danny Dyer film trailers, the prospect of an FA Cup "anthem", 12.1 seconds of a commentator not realising a team have scored and unexpected ex-Prime Ministers in the Kenyan fifth division. Meanwhile, the panel speculate on how a mundane, single-goal, mid-table game could get itself first in the Match of the Day running order. 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

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