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Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond The show has reported on matches and games from all of the following: Premier League, Champions League, Euros / Euro 2024, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women’s Euros, Women’s World Cup, and the WSL (Women's Super League). We talk about teams such as: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), Tottenham Hotspur / Spurs, Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, West Ham, Newcastle, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Inter, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Bukaya Saka, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Jordan Pickford, Bruno Fernandes, Killian Mbappé, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. We also talk about: UEFA, FIFA, FA cup, soccer and VAR. Football Weekly is a panel discussion, featuring: sports, journalism, informed punditry, issues, talking points, in-depth debate, and sometimes alternative viewpoints. The show is: funny, amusing, laugh-out-loud / LOL, and light-hearted; it’s entertainment. Expect to hear contributions from a mix of the following journalists, pundits and commentators: Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Troy Townsend, Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen, Lars Sivertsen, Will Unwin, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugbaj, Nicky Bandini, Johnny Liew, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Sid Lowe, Ewan Murray Nedum Onouha, Mark Langdon, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Kate Mason, Ed Aarons, Paul MacInnes, Ben Fisher, George Elek, Marva Kreel, Faye Carruthers, Nooruddean Choudry, Simon Burnton, and Sanny Rudravajhala.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Networks:

The Guardian

Description:

Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond The show has reported on matches and games from all of the following: Premier League, Champions League, Euros / Euro 2024, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women’s Euros, Women’s World Cup, and the WSL (Women's Super League). We talk about teams such as: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), Tottenham Hotspur / Spurs, Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, West Ham, Newcastle, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Inter, and Napoli. We talk about players such as: Marcus Rashford, Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Bukaya Saka, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Maddison, Jordan Pickford, Bruno Fernandes, Killian Mbappé, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. We also talk about: UEFA, FIFA, FA cup, soccer and VAR. Football Weekly is a panel discussion, featuring: sports, journalism, informed punditry, issues, talking points, in-depth debate, and sometimes alternative viewpoints. The show is: funny, amusing, laugh-out-loud / LOL, and light-hearted; it’s entertainment. Expect to hear contributions from a mix of the following journalists, pundits and commentators: Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Troy Townsend, Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen, Lars Sivertsen, Will Unwin, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugbaj, Nicky Bandini, Johnny Liew, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Sid Lowe, Ewan Murray Nedum Onouha, Mark Langdon, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Kate Mason, Ed Aarons, Paul MacInnes, Ben Fisher, George Elek, Marva Kreel, Faye Carruthers, Nooruddean Choudry, Simon Burnton, and Sanny Rudravajhala.

Language:

English

Contact:

Kings Place, 90 York Way London N1 9GU 0044 20 3353 2999


Episodes
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Deadline-day chaos and Middlesbrough lead promotion race – Football Weekly

9/2/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala to sift through a bonkers deadline day, questionable spending, and the best Championship pick-ups you’ve never heard of.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:01:00:58

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Szoboszlai’s rocket and Milner’s new milestone – Football Weekly

9/1/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Nooruddean Choudry to discuss Liverpool’s perfect start, Manchester City’s latest stumble and another chaotic weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:59:27

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Grimsby’s glory and Scottish sides slump in Europe – Football Weekly

8/28/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Robyn Cowen, Mark Langdon and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester United’s shock defeat to Grimsby, a disastrous week for Scottish football and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:56:32

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Rio’s teenage kick caps a thriller at St James’ Park – Football Weekly

8/26/2025
Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Lucy Ward and Jonathan Liew as Liverpool beat Newcastle 3-2 away from home thanks to a debut goal in the 100th minute from teenager Rio Ngumoha. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:50:13

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Spurs stun Manchester City again and crisis already at West Ham? – Football Weekly

8/25/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Dan Bardell, Nedum Onuoha and Sam Dalling as Spurs start their season with back-to-back wins and West Ham are thrashed at home by Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:01:02:00

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Arsenal swoop for Eze but where will he fit in? – Football Weekly Extra

8/21/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin, Seb Hutchinson and Sanny Rudravajhala as Arsenal look set to hijack Spurs’ attempts to sign Eberechi Eze. We also have a Premier League weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:50:47

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Leeds make winning Premier League return, plus a Euro roundup – Football Weekly

8/19/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe to discuss Leeds, Barça, Bayern and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:57:36

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Arsenal kick off with a win at Old Trafford as Premier League returns – Football Weekly

8/18/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as the Premier League season kicks off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:55:04

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Premier League season preview: Leeds to Wolves: Football Weekly

8/14/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:01:03:45

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Premier League season preview: Arsenal to Fulham: Football Weekly

8/13/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the first of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:55:13

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Crystal Palace win the Community Shield and the Championship is back – Football Weekly

8/11/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and George Elek as Crystal Palace get the better of Liverpool at Wembley and the Championship gets under way. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:58:17

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Is Sesko a good fit for Manchester United and who will win the Championship? – Football Weekly Extra

8/7/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Ben Fisher as Manchester United look set to win the race to sign Benjamin Sesko. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:48:51

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The state of football finance as the new season begins – Football Weekly

8/5/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Kieran Maguire to discuss the most pressing concerns in the often unclear world of football finance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:52:36

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Son signs off at Spurs and the Football League kicks off – Football Weekly

8/4/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Dan Bardell as Son Heung-min bids farewell to Tottenham after a decade and the Football League returns. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:51:02

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The Football League returns and crisis at Morecambe – Football Weekly Extra podcast

7/31/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek to preview the return of league football this weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:55:06

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Alexander Isak to Liverpool? And your questions answered: Football Weekly

7/29/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Mark Langdon as Liverpool look to sign Alexander Isak, while the panel answer your questions from the pre-season mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:51:18

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England are European champions, again: Football Weekly

7/28/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Nick Ames, Seb Hutchinson and Faye Carruthers as England retain the European crown against Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:48:36

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Brilliant Bonmatí sends Spain into Euro 2025 final, plus transfer talk – Football Weekly Extra

7/24/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Liew, Nedum Onuoha and Seb Hutchinson to discuss Euro 2025 and the latest transfer news. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:56:28

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England leave it very late but Euro 2025 final beckons: Football Weekly

7/23/2025
Max Rushden, Nicky Bandini, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Nooruddean Choudry and Nick Ames discuss England reaching the Euros final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:50:28

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England in the semi-finals and Manchester United’s infamous five – Football Weekly

7/21/2025
Max Rushden is joined by Lucy Ward, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair as the Euro 2025 semi-finals are decided and Manchester United try to move on unwanted players. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:51:04