Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Suzy Wrack and Faye Carruthers to round up the first games in European World Cup qualifying, the Women’s Champions League and the WSL broadcast deal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning are joined for a football and climate crisis special edition by David Goldblatt – author of The Age of Football – the global game in the 21st century, Ollie Hayes of the Sustainababble podcast, and Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and chairman of Forest Green Rovers, recognised by Fifa and the UN as the world’s greenest club. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Marcus Bean and Jonathan Wilson discuss the FA Cup quarter-finals, Newcastle’s collapse at Brighton, alleged racist remarks against Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara and the Champions League draw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Ben Fisher, Anne-Marie Batson and David Conn to discuss the report into sexual abuse in football, midweek action in Europe and the latest EFL news. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson to discuss the Champions League and the Papa John’s Trophy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Lars Sivertsen to discuss the north London derby and Sheffield United without Chris Wilder. Plus: Greg Wood on the crisis at Football Index. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Mark Langdon for a roundup of the Champions League games. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Sid Lowe and Nicky Bandini for a Euro football roundup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Ed Aarons, Marcus Bean and Ewan Murray to discuss the Manchester derby, Liverpool’s sixth consecutive home defeat and Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jacob Steinberg to reflect on the latest midweek Premier League games, while Sid Lowe joins to update us on an eventful week for Barcelona. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to review the midweek Premier League and EFL action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Jonathan Wilson to review the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Ewan Murray and Jacqui Oatley to review this week’s Champions League games, tackle a host of questions that have never been asked before and talk coats. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Josimar to take a closer look at Fifa. In this episode Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair and Shaka Hislop to discuss Fifa’s involvement in the election and suspension of William Wallace, the former head of the FA in Trinidad and Tobago. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Barney Ronay to discuss Everton’s win at Anfield and West Ham’s top-four tilt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and John Brewin to round up the midweek action and heap praise on Erling Haaland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Sid Lowe and Andy Hunter to review Tuesday’s Champions League games. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Anne-Marie Batson and Jonathan Wilson to discuss the latest round of Premier League fixtures including a 3-1 win for Leicester City over Liverpool that Jürgen Klopp admitted ended his side’s title hopes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Ben Fisher to discuss the FA Cup, the Championship, EFL salary caps and the continuing problem with racial abuse of players on social media. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss Lionel Messi’s contract, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring hundreds of goals over the age of 30, Bayern Munich making it the Fifa Club World Cup final following a delay and Der Hinteregger-Song at Eintracht Frankfurt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Faye Carruthers to review the weekend’s games. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and John Brewin to review the midweek action, VAR and broadcasting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Josimar to take a closer look at Fifa. In this episode, Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair and Tariq Panja for an interview with Miguel Maduro, a former chair of the organisation’s governance committee, about his time under Gianni Infantino. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Marcus Bean and Jonathan Wilson to discuss a full slate of Premier League fixtures, plus Troy Townsend talks about a number of racist attacks on players in the last week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Natasha Henry, Paul MacInnes and Lars Sivertsen to review the midweek Premier League action, including Thomas Tuchel’s first Chelsea game and Burnley’s xG-defying win. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Nick Ames, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss the latest Premier League and FA Cup action, Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea arrival and whether Barça are really bankrupt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Jacob Steinberg, Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Rory Smith to discuss Chelsea’s decision to sack Frank Lampard and round up the latest FA Cup fourth-round action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Liew, Archie Rhind-Tutt, and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the midweek Premier League games, Mesut Özil’s Arsenal exit, the Bundesliga and which position would best suit Joe Biden. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe to discuss the midweek round of Premier League fixtures, plus updates from Italy, Spain and France. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Simon Burnton and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss the Premier League, Özil’s exit and the WSL. Are Manchester City the favourites for the Premier League after a fifth consecutive win and just why have Liverpool stopped scoring goals?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ed Aarons, Ewan Murray and Jacqui Oatley to discuss the Premier League, Celtic’s implosion and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Miles Jacobson, Jonathan Fadugba and Sid Lowe discuss Brexit’s impact on the Premier League and beyond. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Doyle and Ben Fisher to review the weekend’s FA Cup action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Jonathan Liew and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss wins for Manchester City and Spurs, Liverpool’s semi-slump, Phil Neville and the sad passing of a true great. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Lars Sivertsen to discuss the latest European action as Milan stay ahead of Internazionale in Italy while Atlético lead Real Madrid in Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ewan Murray, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action, the Old Firm and the former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty, who has died aged 92. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Mark Langdon to discuss the final game of this Premier League year, as well as the one that was cancelled. Plus Ben Fisher’s Football League round-up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Natasha Henry and Marcus Bean discuss the increase of Covid-related postponements, plus Leeds’ highs and lows. Sid Lowe also talks Kieran Trippier, Diego Costa and Lionel Messi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Anne-Marie Batson and Simon Burnton to discuss a busy weekend of football. Plus Philippe Auclair provides an update on the comings and goings at PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Lars Sivertsen for a special Christmas Q&A edition. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe and Lars Sivertsen for a round-up from across the continent.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jonathan Liew to discuss free-scoring Liverpool and Manchester United, the deepening crisis at Arsenal and the Guardian’s top 100 male footballers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Philippe Auclair discuss the midweek round of Premier League games, the return of Sam Allardyce, a defeat for Rangers and the state of Ligue 1. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Chris Sutton, John Stiles and Dr Willie Stewart discuss the prevalence of dementia in former footballers, sharing first-hand experience of the disease, the science behind the correlation between football and dementia and what needs to be done in the future. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Paul MacInnes to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action including the demise of Arsenal and the potential of Mikel Arteta getting the sack, while we ask Jay Socik exactly what’s gone wrong at Sheffield United. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Suzy Wrack and Barry Glendenning to count down the 10 best female footballers in the world – as per the Guardian’s 2020 list. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glenndenning, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe and Lars Sivertsen to discuss the final round of Champions League group games, along with paying tribute to the late Paolo Rossi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett Bryan, Jacob Steinberg and Barney Ronay to discuss Manchester United bowing out of the Champions League, the incident involving Istanbul’s Basaksehir’s Pierre Webo and a fourth official in Paris, plus we ask Millwall fan Barney Ronay about recent events at the Den. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jamie Jackson join Max Rushden to discuss the weekend’s talking points - including wins for Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea. The latter of which re-ignites the ongoing debate about whether Marcelo Bielsa is as good as Jonathan Wilson paints him out to be. The panel also address the demoralising scenes from Saturday, when some fans at Millwall booed their players for taking a knee. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Marcus Bean to discuss United, Oliver Giroud and question if Pablo Picasso is French. Plus; Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us for all things German football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Natasha Henry, John Brewin and Sid Lowe to discuss the Liverpool and Man City qualifying for Champions League Round of 16, Zidane’s woes, a potential new Champions League format and Anton Ferdinand’s new documentary, ‘Football, Racism and Me’.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Ewan Murray and Faye Carruthers to discuss the need for concussion substitutes and Manchester United’s victory over Southampton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Philippe Auclair, Marcela Mora y Araujo and Asif Kapadia to celebrate the life of Diego Maradona, the footballing genius who died on Wednesday aged 60. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson to discuss Tuesday’s Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Ben Fisher and John Ashdown to discuss José v Pep (Part 24), Fulham’s comedy penalties, and Chelsea being quite good. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss England’s conclusive triumph over Iceland, a game that actually mattered for Wales and a tribute to Olivier Giroud. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Archie Rhind-Tutt, as well as former professional footballer and now writer/filmmaker Marvin Sordell, and Alex Mills, the head of education for Sporting Chance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Jonathan Liew and Ed Aarons to discuss the latest Nations League action. Plus: Suzy Wrack reviews an exciting weekend of comebacks in the Women’s Super League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Anne-Marie Batson, John Brewin and Jim Burke to discuss Scotland’s triumph, Northern Ireland’s heartbreak, meaningless friendlies, Greg Clarke and an exciting weekend of WSL action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bayern winning Der Klassiker again, bother for Real Madrid and a Gladbach scorpion kick. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Gregg Bakowski and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the horror show for Arteta at the Emirates and the rest of the Premier League results. Plus that Ademola Lookman penalty. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Natasha Henry and Jonathan Liew to discuss Manchester United’s defending, wins for Chelsea, Dortmund and Barça, the dress code for managers and a weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barney Ronay, Paul MacInnes and Simon Burnton discuss Liverpool’s dominant display over Atalanta, Manchester City taking care of Olympiakos, Leicester, a life-affirming assist and a wasted goalkeeper goal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and co pay tribute to Nobby Stiles, ask if it’s all over for Aston Villa and discuss James Ward-Prowse, Thomas Partey and Manchester City’s Women’s FA Cup final victory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss Marcus Rashford’s heroic week, the rest of the Champions League and whether there’s more to Ole Gunnar Solskjær than meets the eye.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Nick Ames and Sid Lowe discuss the resignation of Barcelona’s president and Tuesday night’s Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and John Brewin to discuss the top-flight weekend. Sid Lowe also joins to talk about the clásico, and Jonathan Wilson leads the tributes to Kevin McCarra. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Ed Aarons discuss wins for Liverpool and Manchester City, before Sid Lowe joins to dissect Madrid’s defeat, Bayern routing Atlético and a preview of El Clásico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Nicky Bandini and Anne-Marie Batson discuss Manchester United’s 2-1 win at PSG, Chelsea’s draw with Sevilla and more breakaway league rumours. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Andy Hunter, Natasha Henry and Ewan Murray to run through a weekend of late goals, VAR’s latest impact on the beautiful game, Sergio Agüero’s handsiness, and the first Old Firm derby of the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacqui Oatley and Jonathan Wilson to discuss England’s defeat to Denmark, plus all the latest Nations League games. We look at the implications of Project Big Picture being rejected by the Premier League, and Suzanne Wrack tells us what’s next for the Women’s Super League.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Philippe Auclair to examine the game’s ‘gamblification’ with the betting industry. We hear from James Grimes, who was a gambling addict for 12 years, Rob Davies, The Guardian’s business reporter who specialises in the gambling industry, and Brigid Simmonds, chair of the Betting and Gaming Council. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Marcus Bean and Elis James to discuss England beating Belgium, Ireland v Wales – seriously – and Project Big Picture. Donald McRae is also on hand to talk all things Wenger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Faye Carruthers and Ben Fisher discuss the Nations League, Gareth Southgate as headteacher and the plight of EFL clubs, before Marcus Christenson joins to talk all things Next Generation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe and Archie Rhind-Tutt for the latest from transfer deadline day, including Arsenal’s signing of Atlético midfielder Thomas Partey, Edinson Cavani to Manchester United and Jack Wilshere to nowhere, plus an update from the top leagues around the continent. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and co discuss Aston Villa’s rout of Liverpool, Manchester United’s surrender to Spurs and perhaps the greatest 1-1 draw of all time at Elland Road. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Doyle and Jonathan Liew. They discuss the recent Carabao Cup action, including another hat-trick for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, José Mourinho chasing Eric Dier down the tunnel, Paul Doyle’s unusual recipe for improving the League Cup, Jonathan Liew on the Borussia Dortmund model and fake crowds leaving games early. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning are joined by Jordan Jarrett Bryan, Rory Smith, as well as Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe, to discuss Liverpool, Arsenal, sad times for Fulham and the German Sam Allardyce. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Mark Langdon to review a busy weekend for the handball law, West Ham going rogue, Leicester’s stunning mauling of Manchester City and tasty mascots. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Anne-Marie Batson, Simon Burnton and Sean Ingle to discuss the implications of not allowing fans into grounds for the next six months. There’s the quickest substitution ever, a look at Manchester United’s defence and a weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

In this European special, Max Rushden discusses the latest from Europe’s major leagues, with Sid Lowe, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and co discuss a goal-rich weekend, how to interview Samuel Eto’o, the variable quality of footballs, and how Max would fare up front for Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul MacInnes and Jonathan Liew to discuss Macclesfield Town going out of business and Gareth Bale’s return to Tottenham. John Brewin is on hand for the former, and Sid Lowe for the latter. And we find out whether Barry has the Carabao box. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ben Fisher to break down Monday night’s games, and ask whether England could field a team made up entirely of right-backs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair on the Premier League openers, Barry’s past life, Damien Delaney’s Dream Dinner Party and the return of a Jonathan eating challenge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and John Brewin to preview the new Premier League season, complete with a killer Conor Coady stat and a shock top-four prediction. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

After another stodgy performance against Denmark, what does Gareth Southgate need to change to get the best out of his talented England team? Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Ed Aarons to discuss the latest round of the Nations League, Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood’s Icelandic misadventure, and the latest transfer news ahead of the start of the Premier League season.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd Hughes and Jacob Steinberg to discuss England’s scrappy win in Iceland, West Ham’s woes and the WSL’s opening weekend, with Sid Lowe on hand with the latest Lionel Messi update.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Wilson to discuss all things Nations League, Gareth Bale and James Rodríguez, while Flo Lloyd-Hughes previews the new WSL season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Barney Ronay and Sid Lowe to discuss the new Tottenham Hotspur documentary, the Community Shield and the Women’s Champions League final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

The white ball was widely disliked during trials in 1927 and one manufacturer declared it ‘practically impossible to make’. It would take another 24 years for the Football League to give it the go-ahead. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Melissa Rudd is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Nicholson and Kevin Miles from the Football Supporters Association to look at the FSA’s Sustain the Game initiative, aiming to protect football clubs. How do we ensure football clubs are better able to survive the financial stress that saw Bury go under one year ago? And have top flight clubs really missed having fans in the stadium during lockdown? Meanwhile, Sid Lowe gives us the inside story on Lionel Messi’s transfer request, and reviews last night’s win for Lyon over PSG in the Women’s Champions League.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Melissa Rudd is joined by Barry Glendenning , Philippe Auclair and Anne-Marie Batson to look into Lionel Messi’s transfer request, and Harry Maguire’s conviction in Greece. The pod also talk fixture chaos, Women’s Champions League, and explore Barry’s expensive nights out in Las Vegas. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jonathan Wilson look back at all the Champions League final talking points, as Bayern overcame PSG. We also take a brief look at Sevilla’s Europa League glory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Flo Lloyd-Hughes preview the two European finals, discuss Sarina Wiegman’s future role as England women’s manager and Ronald Koeman’s arrival at Barcelona. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning are joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt and Philippe Auclair to discuss Paris Saint-Germain’s progression to the Champions League final, how Internazionale showed Barry up with their 5-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk, Julian Nagelsmann’s credentials as a style icon and whether Ronald Koeman’s Barça dream come true is all it seems. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning are joined by Sid Lowe and Mark Langdon to discuss Barça’s 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern, Guardiola’s tendency to overthink and Sevilla bidding for a sixth Europa League title. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Lars Sivertsen discuss PSG’s late win over Atalanta, the Europa League quarter-finals and the perilous state of Charlton and Macclesfield with Ben Fisher. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Philippe Auclair, David Conn and James Dorsey explore the foreign ownership of clubs, and the human rights abuses within some countries whose consortia have been buying – or attempting to buy – them. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay to discuss the recent Champions League and Europa League clashes, an unlikely overhaul at Juventus and transfer fees for toasters. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, and Lars Sivertsen to discuss the Europa League action, preview the forthcoming Champions League clashes, and explore the potential for butter podcasts. Meanwhile Nick Ames joins us to discuss the redundancies announced at Arsenal.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Faye Carruthers and Jonathan Liew to discuss Fulham’s return to the Premier League and we talk about VAR coughing and footballers who read books. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair to discuss Arsenal’s FA Cup Final win over Chelsea, Eddie Howe’s departure from Bournemouth and a review of the opening weekend in Scotland with Ewan Murray. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Elis James is joined by Barry Glendenning, Simon Burnton and Jonathan Liew to discuss Brentford dashing Swansea dreams, Arsenal and Chelsea’s date at Wembley, and fantasy league players to sign for next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Jonathan Fadugba discuss the play-off semi-final first legs, this summer’s potential moves and look at Juventus’ record ninth straight Serie A title. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Lars Sivertsen discuss the final day of the Premier League season, as Manchester United and Chelsea clinch Champions League places, and Aston Villa avoid relegation by a single point.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher and Marcus Bean discuss Liverpool’s flamboyant title display, Paul Pogba refusing to take a ball in the face and Elis James joins for a review of the Championship’s crazy night. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen look back over Real Madrid’s title success, discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s continued goalscoring exploits in Italy and the 2020 Ballon d’Or being cancelled. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Paul Doyle to discuss Leeds’s Championship triumph in the company of Daniel Chapman from the Square Ball podcast, plus the weekend’s FA Cup semis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Paul MacInnes and Jonathan Liew to also discuss Virgil van Dijk’s David Luiz tribute act, collective love for Wolves’ Raúl Jiménez and which clubs they have no feelings for. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Tariq Panja and Barney Ronay to discuss Manchester City’s escape from a two-year European football ban, collective love for Adebayo Akinfenwa, and Barney’s preferred pudding recipe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon pay tribute to former Leeds United and England defender Jack Charlton. Also they react to Manchester City’s Cas verdict, round-up the key talking points from the Premier League and take a look at the Champions League and Europa League quarter-final draw.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Fadugba to discuss Eddie Nketiah’s red card for Arsenal, Eric Dier’s four-game ban for Tottenham, and Scottish farming communities of the 19th century. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe and Nicky Bandini discuss the future for Barcelona and Lionel Messi and Juventus as they edge closer to another title in Italy. Plus, Archie Rhind-Tutt talks about how Bayern Munich secured another trophy at the weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Jacqui Oatley and John Brewin to discuss young English strikers making an impact over the weekend, and Jamie Vardy’s incredible 100 Premier League goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, David Hytner, and Ben Fisher discuss this week’s Premier League and EFL fixtures. Plus, they take a closer look at racial bias in English commentary. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Tariq Panja to discuss the ownership, agents, backroom deals and Fifa. Suzy Wrack joins us to look at how Australia and New Zealand triumphed over Colombia in the bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2023. And we ponder the prospects of Manchester City’s appeal against their Uefa ban succeeding at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Ceylon Andi Hickman, Andy Hunter and Gregg Bakowski discuss all the elements behind Liverpool’s first title win in 30 years. Plus the rest of the weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Marcus Bean look back at the midweek Premier League games as Liverpool now stand on the verge of the Premier League title. The team also discuss Anthony Martial’s hat-trick, Arsenal dishing out contracts like it’s Christmas, the latest action in Europe and they preview the FA Cup quarter finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini to discuss the European leagues, predatory water birds, foul-mouthed managers, and the contents of Barry’s mantelpiece. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Barney Ronay discuss the first full weekend of the restarted season, which wasn’t as exciting as many would have hoped. Plus: Ben Fisher on the Championship. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan on return of the Premier League, goal-line technology and David Luiz. The panel also talk about Marcus Rashford, the Coppa Italia final and preview the weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning dig into the Jonathan Liew archive with the man himself, including his stint on Countdown and a famous spat with a certain BBC Cricket Correspondent. They also talk about the Premier League’s imminent return and, with Sid Lowe, about a successful restart for La Liga. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Faye Carruthers and Ali Maxwell to discuss the EFL’s decision to cancel the League One and Two seasons. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Sid Lowe, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini to compare how Spain, Italy and Germany have approached the resumption of football. Plus, Archie’s Tinder Tales update and fans hiding in German forests. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Troy Townsend, Elliot Ross and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan discuss football’s reaction to the Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd and ask whether this reaction is good enough. They also look inwards and ask questions about black representation in sports media, as well as discussing some of the incidents that have marred football since our last special on racism. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Philippe Auclair, Nick Ames and Ed Aarons discuss how many of the returning top flight’s 92 live TV matches they’ll be able to stomach, the League One row, action in the Bundesliga and Ed’s new book. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Barney Ronay to discuss Barney’s life and times, including how Charlton v Manchester City got him hooked on football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Kate Mason and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Project Restart, as the Premier League looks set to resume on 17 June. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, James Montague, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Alex Hurst – chair of Newcastle United Supporters Trust – to discuss the issues surrounding the possible Saudi takeover of the club.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max reads the final instalment of Detective Wilson, the Football Weekly Extended Universe novel written by London-based actor and director Jamie Biddle.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max and Barry are joined by Simon Burnton and Jacob Steinberg to discuss England’s Euro 96 victory over the Netherlands. Plus Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe are on hand to talk Bundesliga and the return of La Liga. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew discuss the Premier League’s return to training, rogue trims, Celtic being crowned champions of Scotland, the future of women’s football and plenty more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn discuss the 1995 Champions League final as a turning point in European football in the 1990s, Frank Rijkaard coming full circle in more ways than one, and Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to talk about the restart of the Bundesliga. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Recently, you may have heard us talking about the new Guardian podcast Forgotten Stories of Football – a place where you can hear some of the best football stories you’ve probably never heard before. And as the series is now live, we thought we would bring you the first episode: how Nazi bullying and controversial victories overshadowed Italy’s gold medal at the Berlin Games. Make sure to subscribe to Forgotten Stories of Football wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning talk to Michael Butler on and about the 25th anniversary Blackburn winning the Premier League, memories of the 1994-95 season and the pain of being unable to play football at grassroots level. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Gregg Bakowski discuss Liverpool’s triumph in Istanbul, the half-time leavers, the second-half revival and wobbly legs on and off the pitch, while Ewan Murray updates us on all things Scotland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning talk to Jacqui Oatley about the ups and downs of being the first woman to commentate on Match of the Day and her love of Wolves. Also, Archie Rhind-Tutt on the impending return of the Bundesliga. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning answer a mailbag Q&A from Football Weekly listeners, there’s news of an argument over an egg and chapter seven of Detective Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Paul Doyle and Philippe Auclair discuss the Night of Seville, including Battiston v Schumacher, Michel Platini and the first World Cup penalty shootout. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe on Ligue 1 stopping, La Liga restarting, Mauricio Pochettino’s late-night voice memos and the importance of Michael Robinson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and John Brewin discuss Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal from 2002, Sir Alex Ferguson v Arsène Wenger, legacies, tackles, Mark Venus, ‘Project Restart’ and Detective Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry, Glendenning, and Jonathan Wilson discuss Roker Park, an Indian monastery, Jimmy Hill, how best-selling books come together, Amnesty International v the Public Investment Fund and Dolly Parton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Suzy Wrack and Flo Lloyd-Hughes discuss the 1991 Fifa World Championship for Women’s Football for the M&Ms Cup final (no, seriously), the future of the women’s game, drive-in solutions and chapter five of Detective Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, and Lars Sivertsen discuss … Lars Sivertsen – growing up in Norway and becoming TV2’s Premier League correspondent at 24 – Newcastle going from frying pan to fire and a breakthrough in Scotland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson discuss the 1982 World Cup meeting between Italy and Brazil, widely regarded as one of the best and most significant games of all time. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe and Tariq Panja discuss seasons potentially restarting in Spain and Germany, the #PlayersTogether charity fund and Spurs limboing under a low bar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Lars Sivertsen discuss the 1998 World Cup final between Brazil and France, the Ronaldo situation, the obsession with footballers’ wages, changes in Ireland and chapter three of Detective Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Philippe Auclair discuss Fifa and football governance, Philippe’s favourite sport, mushroom-collecting, juggling careers in music and football, furloughing and George Best. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Jonathan Wilson discuss Sunderland v Leeds in the 1973 FA Cup final, the Belarusian Premier League, The English Game and chapter two of Detective Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Sid Lowe discuss... Sid Lowe! Find out how Sid’s PhD on fascism is connected to his career path, how Estella is now less of a Get Out Of The House Free card than a week ago and how a boy from north London came to idolise Kenny Dalglish. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn discuss Argentina vs England from Mexico ‘86, podcasting through a crisis, financial solutions for the Football League, stanchions vs net ripples and chapter one of Detective Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew discuss Uefa’s latest announcements, a call for Premier League help down the pyramid, games which didn’t happen and are still happening, plus a new Positivity Corner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Flo Lloyd-Hughes discuss football in the time of Covid-19, Karren Brady’s suggestion, Phil Neville’s time running out, correspondents on lockdown and a prize pig. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and James Montague discuss football’s response to Covid-19, European departures for Liverpool and Tottenham, PSG players’ life choices and lifting the lid on Ultras. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair discuss Manchester United’s double over their neighbours, Chelsea thumping Everton, José Mourinho’s comments on Tanguy Ndombele and we get the latest on Italy as Coronavirus threat deepens. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Jonathan Wilson, Nick Ames and John Brewin discuss the most recent Eric to visit the stands uninvited, Liverpool’s extended wobble, Billy Gilmour’s past lives, a long overdue cup run for Newcastle and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Kate Mason discuss the end of Liverpool’s unbeaten run, which colour Phil Foden will wear the next time he plays at Wembley, the race for fourth (and/or fifth) and a mixed clásico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Paul MacInnes and Lars Sivertsen on Guardiola: the master of surprise, the chasm between Chelsea and Bayern, the straight line speed of Aston Villa goalkeepers and Brummie boundaries. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay discuss Frank Lampard’s changes, VAR inaction, Saka for England, the Wilson Scenario, Jota and cold, a Real Madrid crisis and whether there is anything that Erling Braut Haaland cannot do. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Jonathan Liew discuss the value of an atmosphere, metaphorical guns, Norwegian teenagers, a self-defence low blow and Barça stealing candy from a baby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Flo Lloyd-Hughes discuss Manchester City’s ban from Europe, José Mourinho’s stink eye, Arsenal’s positive goal difference and explaining Rory Delap compilations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and George Elek discuss the topsy-turvy Leeds United story, Rooney’s impact at Derby, Moss v Gosling, and we have a frank discussion about mental health. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Lars Sivertsen discuss Sheffield United’s resilience, Carlo Ancelotti’s management style (or lack of), a windy day in the Championship, Samuel Umtiti’s alleged party antics and kebab news. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Kate Mason discuss Liverpool’s kids winning, Jan Vertonghen looking sad, future reforms of the Premier League, helicopters and footballers going to nightclubs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg, and Flo Lloyd-Hughes look at the race between second, third and fourth, whether or not the grass is too long in Burnley and another Leeds loss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen discuss Liverpool and inevitable victories, a Manchester United victory in vain, Arsenal winning with youth and a lot of questions about Canada. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Faye Carruthers and Philippe Auclair look at the fourth round, Jürgen Klopp wanting a holiday, Newcastle’s proposed takeover, the Women’s FA Cup and Barcelona losing at Valencia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon discuss Arsenal snatching parity from the jaws of defeat, Solskjær on the brink, Everton’s latest possible collapse, Serie A and Michelin stars. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Flo Lloyd-Hughes discuss a big save at Carrow Road, Rashford’s woes, Pope v Pickford, Bonny v Clyde, flying corner flags and a Mike Dean milestone. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jon Brodkin discuss Juan Mata’s slow march to a one-on-one, Christian Eriksen’s farewell tour, Harry Kane and England’s Euro inevitability, Love Island and Vera. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Philippe Auclair discuss Liverpool’s continued dominance, Sergio Agüero breaking records, tackles late, hard or a combination of the two, Bielsa and AVB. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, John Brewin and Nick Ames review the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Leeds’s impressive display against Arsenal, the FA Cup’s broadcast deal with gambling companies, the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia and the latest January transfer gossip. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Paul MacInnes, Jonathan Wilson, John Brewin discuss the fallout from the third round of the FA Cup, Solskjaer playing mean and a shock victory for amateur side JS Saint-Pierroise in the Coupe de France. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Elliot Ross discuss Mikel Arteta’s first win at Arsenal, Nigel Pearson getting the job done, the Moyes bounce, VAR taking and giving, plus a feast of glorious goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Kate Mason and Ryan Hunn discuss Arsenal’s surprising/unsurprising capitulation against Chelsea, Liverpool win again, City stumbling again, Rangers changing history at Celtic Park and a nine-goal thriller in the Championship. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Simon Burnton discuss the Boxing Day action in the Premier League and Football League, Alan Pardew’s new gig, transfer rumours and Barry’s life lessons from India. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Jonathan Wilson and Lars Sivertsen discuss Liverpool becoming champions of the world, more racist abuse, Watford’s vital win, vitriol towards AFTV and rodents tampering with VAR in France.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Jonathan Liew, Faye Carruthers and Nick Ames discuss Liverpool, Ancelotti and Arteta throw some surprises, the tyranny of Big Dunc, disappearing football stands and a familiar voice down the phone. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair discuss City sweeping Arsenal aside, Bournemouth continuing to be Chelsea’s bogey team, Duncan Ferguson’s treatment of Moise Kean and a preview of a very important El Clasico on Wednesday. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Philippe Auclair, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson discuss Salah’s precise finishing, Chelsea’s transfer targets, the unbearable dominance of the group stages, a Hungarian talent among others waiting to be scooped up by bigger boys and a home without Kinder eggs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, John Brewin, Flo Lloyd-Hughes and George Elek discuss Solskjær’s derby advantage, Big Dunc’s energy, Son v Ronaldo, Liverpool and Leicester, WSL wondergoals and a one-sided cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Simon Burnton, Philippe Auclair and Kate Mason discuss Sadio Mané, Mourinho’s long ball, Jesus scoring past Pope, Lampard v Terry, Eddie Howe’s choices and another update from Barry’s trip to India. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

In the latest pod, we spoke about this episode of the Guardian’s Today in Focus podcast that looked at the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives. In light of the recent not guilty verdict delivered to David Duckenfield, David Conn speaks to Rachel Humphreys about the pursuit of justice by the families of the bereaved Originally aired: Monday 2 December. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Jonathan Wilson, Gregg Bakowski and Tim Stillman discuss a change of manager at Arsenal, Liverpool’s inexorable march and juggling homework with stopping Cristiano Ronaldo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, John Brewin and Sam Diss discuss the sacrifice of Eric Dier, Lewandowski’s shooting boots, a prodigious Norwegian, Rihanna in Turin and the joy of blasting into an empty net. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Liew discuss Mourinho’s humility, a ding-dong at the Etihad, depleting patience at Arsenal, Everton and West Ham, Antonio Conte’s special advice and Fish Or Not A Fish?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and George Elek discuss Pochettino, Mourinho and Spurs, Elis James’s Wales wonderland, Euro 2020 draw confusion and swapping Europa League for Barnsley. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin discuss England winning at a canter, Wales’s Hungarian shootout, Ireland’s Groundhog Day, debutants scoring goals and keepers hitting light fittings. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Elis James, Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Ceylon Andi Hickman on the England camp bust-up, the latest on Gareth Bale, Northern Ireland’s outside chance and being people’s dads without it being weird. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Marcus Christenson and Lars Sivertsen discuss Liverpool vs Man City, The Wilson Scenario, poaching Pulisic, Newcastle winning with a blunt edge and England’s women’s latest defeat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair discuss Chelsea’s 4-4 draw with Ajax, Kyle Walker in goal, pinball goalmouth scrambles in Belgrade, another Brazilian wonderkid and the Lionesses return to Wembley. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Faye Carruthers, Barry Glendenning, Gregg Bakowski and Lars Sivertsen discuss André Gomes’s injury, the tears of Son, successful dribblers, Sheffield United’s success, Leicester’s centre-backs and contact lenses. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Marcus Bean discuss an extraordinary Anfield contest, Ole regaining control of the Manchester United wheel, Richard Keogh’s sacking, Colchester history and beans. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Faye Carruthers and Flo Lloyd-Hughes discuss Liverpool’s comeback victory over Spurs, Leicester’s record-breaking rout, the VAR high-bar being too low and Granada topping La Liga. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Musa Okwonga discuss Chelsea flying high in Amsterdam, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s worldy, rapid red cards, superstitions and very, very, very obvious handballs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Mark Langdon discuss Manchester United’s unexpected point against Liverpool, Sean Dyche vs referees, El Clásico suspended and favourite formations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Faye Carruthers discuss Tyrone Mings’s starring role for England against Bulgaria, Ireland’s Groundhog Day, a Faroese player in Bristol and a Canadian ‘winless skid’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod