Football Weekly

The Guardian

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

Genres:

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

European Soccer

World Cup

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.

Twitter:

@guardianaudio

Language:

English

Contact:

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

Website:

http://theguardian.com/podcasts

Email:

userhelp@guardian.co.uk

Episodes

A nine-goal thriller at Fulham and Romero rescues Spurs – Football Weekly

12/3/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Will Unwin to discuss the Premier League, with David Conn discussing the IOPC report on policing at Hillsborough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:45:21

A bruising game at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City leave it late – Football Weekly

12/1/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Dan Bardell as 10-man Chelsea earn a point at home against top of the table Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:58:26

Arsenal triumphant as Liverpool’s crisis deepens: Football Weekly Extra

11/27/2025

Another home defeat for Liverpool has piled pressure on Arne Slot. Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini to discuss that, Arsenal’s win against Bayern Munich and Tottenham’s high-scoring defeat in Paris. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:57:30

Is the Chelsea project finally working? – Football Weekly

11/26/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Sam Dalling as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, while Manchester City and Newcastle both lose. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:55:19

Arsenal ensure north London is red after Forest fell Liverpool – Football Weekly

11/24/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal hammer Spurs 4-1 in the north London derby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:54:02

Was this the best week of the season so far? – Football Weekly Extra podcast

11/20/2025

Has this been the best international break in living memory? For Ireland and Scotland fans, it will take some beating. Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Seb Hutchinson to look back on it all, and ahead to the return of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:58:42

Scotland in dreamland – Football Weekly

11/19/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss Scotland’s incredible last-gasp winning goals against Denmark that took them to the World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:58:56

Troy Parrott’s on fire and England complete perfect campaign – Football Weekly

11/17/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to reflect on Ireland’s dramatic late win in Budapest, England’s flawless qualifying campaign and a decisive week ahead for Scotland and Wales. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:59:11

Ashes Weekly: Who are the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers?

11/15/2025

In the first episode of a new series, Ashes Weekly, Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon are joined by Emma John and Ali Martin to discuss the Guardian’s top 100 Ashes cricketers and debate the merits of the top 10. Subscribe to Ashes Weekly to get new episodes Find the full top 100 list here Subscribe to Ashes Weekly here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:49:31

Ireland keep dream alive, Ronaldo’s histrionics and England beat Serbia – Football Weekly Extra

11/14/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Dan Bardell, Jacob Steinberg and Sam Dalling as Republic of Ireland beat Portugal 2-0 to reignite hopes of a World Cup playoff place. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:53:48

Real Madrid’s rocky week and crunch time for Antonio Conte – Football Weekly

11/11/2025

Robyn Cowen is joined by Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to wrap up the biggest stories from across Europe including Madrid’s dip in form and the beginnings of an unravelling for Antonio Conte at Napoli. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:53:03

Manchester City on the march as Arsenal drop points at Sunderland – Football Weekly

11/10/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Will Unwin as an imperious Manchester City thrash Liverpool and Arsenal drop points for the first time since September. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:53:54

Dan Burn and the pantheon of great headers, Fifa’s peace prize and more: Football Weekly Extra

11/6/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Dan Burn scores a beautiful header in Newcastle’s win over Athletic Club and Chelsea drop points away at Qarabag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:51:57

Liverpool are back and Van de Ven scores a goal of the season contender – Football Weekly

11/5/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Nicky Bandini as Liverpool earn a huge win over Real Madrid and Spurs run riot against Copenhagen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:52:10

Wolves ditch Vítor Pereira and are Liverpool back on track? – Football Weekly podcast

11/3/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair as Wolves bid farewell to Vítor Pereira. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:52:48

Palace pull off Liverpool hat-trick, plus the Premier League previewed: Football Weekly Extra

10/30/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Ewan Murray as Liverpool lose again, Arsenal keep a clean sheet again, the panel preview the Premier League and Ewan Murray joins for the latest from Scotland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:53:26

Brendan Rodgers quits Celtic and an EFL special: Football Weekly

10/28/2025

Max Rushden, Sanny Rudravajhala, George Elek and Ben Fisher discuss Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic, Frank Lampard taking Coventry top of the Championship and Sheffield Wednesday entering administration. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:54:42

Arsenal’s perfect weekend and Liverpool thrown into crisis – Football Weekly

10/27/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:57:51

Liverpool bounce back in Frankfurt and Chelsea’s teenagers thrash Ajax – Football Weekly

10/23/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as Liverpool turn their recent poor form around with a comprehensive win over Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea cruise past Ajax. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:50:53

Arsenal’s perfect start and so many Champions League goals – Football Weekly

10/22/2025

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as they try to summarise a Champions League night rammed with goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Duration:00:54:55