The Total Football Podcast

Mbappe announces his future, Man City win the title and we hand out the first of our end of season awards… Part 1 Before we get into the ins and outs of the final day of Premier League action, let’s discuss the giant Kylian Mbappe shaped elephant in the room… Part 2 (08:36) Man City came from behind to win 3-2 over Aston Villa, which rendered Liverpool’s 3-1 comeback win a moot point as Pep Guardiola’s side clinched another Premier League crown. Burnley lost to Newcastle United,...

Liverpool completed the domestic cup double, but can they go on to seal the quadruple? Plus, we take a look at Manchester United’s squad ahead of Erik ten Hag’s first week on the job! Part 1 (00:43) The Champions League reforms were confirmed midweek, with a slight change to what was initially proposed but all-in-all we are sticking with the 36-team Swiss model. How we feeling? Part 2 (10:19) Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the FA Cup final against Chelsea to complete a domestic...

We make our return and there is plenty of football to be discussed! Let’s get into it, shall we… Part 1 (00:43) Jose Mourinho was seen crying following Roma’s qualification for the Europa Conference League. In many ways it was touching, but what would the man of 10-years ago say about such a moment? Part 2 (05:33) Man City now lead Liverpool by three points in the title race after the Reds drew 1-1 at Anfield, is that our champions crowned? Erling Haaland has agreed a move to Man...

It’s Champions League semi finals week! Plus Erik ten Hag to Man United is confirmed, and are Everton going down? Part 1 NBC showed a particularly ruthless graphic ahead of the Merseyside Derby comparing the net spend of both clubs over the last five years. It wasn’t pretty reading for Everton fans… Part 2 (04:57) Liverpool kept pace with Man City with a 2-0 win over Everton on Sunday. Are Everton going down? Arsenal had a good week, gaining a strong position in the top 4 race and...

There’s a lot to discuss this week, with Dyche leaving Burnley, Champions League semi finals coming up and a commentator gaff to make us laugh Part 1 (00:50) It’s bad enough that Watford are struggling, even missing gaping chances at crucial moments in their season, but for the commentator to mock their misfortune does seem a bit harsh… Part 2 (03:50) Liverpool saw off Man City in the FA Cup semi-final, winning 3-2 despite a spirited comeback They will face Chelsea in the final, who...

It’s the Manchester City vs. Liverpool show this week, but we still have time to turn our attention to the big news stories elsewhere in the Premier League. Part 1 (00:42) Cristiano Ronaldo smashed a fan’s phone following Man United’s 1-0 defeat to Everton. But don’t worry, he’s said sorry and he’s even offered the fan a ticket to a United game so all is surely forgiven! Part 2 (03:45) United’s top 4 hopes now look all but over, but it does look like Erik ten Hag is who the club...

There’s a whole lot happening in the football world this week, and we are here for you to discuss all the important action! Part 1 (00:42) One saving grace of even the worst international breaks is that we are spared two whole weeks of BT sports’ coverage. A blissful period without having to hear from Peter Walton… Part 2 (02:35) Chelsea lost 4-1 to Brentford, immediately showing how much of a sham the predictions game is Man United lost ground in the top four race in a dismal...

Let's take a look at who we think will qualify for the Champions League next season... Part 1 (00:44) It’s international break this week so there’s really only one place to start… Will Smith, ey? Part 2 (03:19) The big news is that Italy have been knocked out of the qualifying process in an incredible 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia. Roberto Mancini set to stay on as Italy manager… Christian Eriksen scored with his first touch back in the Denmark side, as his amazing comeback story...

Plenty to discuss this week as the FA Cup and Champions League progress to another round. Plus, we discuss the top 4 race going into the international break… Part 1 (00:44) The FA Cup semi final draw was made and it pits Liverpool vs. Man City in a huge clash. But I saw it mentioned that there are no trains to London in either city on the day of the match. Game at Old Trafford, anyone? Part 2 (03:16) Man City and Liverpool both progressed to the next stages of the Champions League...

It was a remarkable week both on and off the pitch this week so there is plenty to discuss on this edition of the podcast. And we predict it will be another seismic week of football ahead… Part 1 (00:42) This weekend saw the unusual schedule of the majority of games taking place at Sunday 2pm instead of the traditional Saturday 3pm. Have the Premier League accidentally stumbled into a way around the blackout rule in the future? Part 2 (05:34) It was a bad week for Spurs as they lost...

There was plenty of footballing action to discuss this week and plenty to look forward to as well. But in between we must reflect on the legacy of Roman Abramovich’s time in charge of Chelsea Part 1 (00:42) The moment of the weekend for many people came unexpectedly in the game between Brentford and Norwich City. Brandon Williams’ face as it turned from anger to joy as he prepared to tussle with a Brentford player before quickly realising it was Christian Eriksen was quite a fun piece...

It was a difficult week in the world of football, this week we discuss FIFA’s response to it all and how the sport can do better Part 1 (00:44) We’ve had yet another goal extravaganza penalty shootout, with Kepa being the only of 22 players to miss one for yesterday’s League Cup final. Have we ruined penalties? Part 2 (12:36) We’ve got good news and bad news. Bad news first, Leeds United have parted ways with Marcelo Biela. Good news, Bielsa watch is back! Jesse Marsch is set to...

There’s plenty to discuss in what was a hectic week of football action, but let’s set aside some time to wonder just how much Sean Dyche enjoys snow worms… Part 1 (00:42) At half time of the 3pm Saturday kick offs the only team who’d scored were Burnley. I’m not sure many people, at that moment, would’ve predicted how exciting the rest of the Premier League weekend was about to get… Part 2 (07:09) Do we have a title race on our hands? Liverpool overturned a 1-0 scoreline at home to...

The Champions League is back at last! This week we discuss the away goals rule, the upcoming games, and we also take some time to look at the top 4 race in the Premier League… Part 1 (00:42) The big news story of the week boiled over on Sky Sport on Sunday afternoon when Graeme Souness tore apart Kurt Zouma ahead of West Ham’s clash with Leicester City. Should Zouma be banned for a year, as Souness suggested, or is this story getting way overblown? Part 2 (08:41) The top 4 race...

It’s a January transfer window analysis extravaganza, as football starts to ramp up in a big way over the next few weeks… Part 1 (00:42) Before we get stuck in on our January transfer window hot takes, I have but one phrase for you, Andrew: Ireland Euro 2028… Part 2 (03:41) Let’s start by looking at the big English clubs. It was a surprisingly busy month overall, but some of the big clubs being active was especially shocking. Liverpool’s rebuilding phase continues, while Tottenham...

We’ve chucked the news out the window to discuss the 30th anniversary of the Premier League. Instead, this week we’re going to take a trip down memory lane and create three distinct teams that match the first three decades of this era in English football… Part 1 (00:42) So, let’s start with 1992-2002. A lot of these titles were won by Manchester United, with Blackburn Rovers taking one in 1994/95, and Arsenal winning 1997/98 and 2001/02. Part 2 (33:55) Chelsea emerged in the next 10...

This week we wrap up all of the action in the Premier League as we worry about Everton, look at the top 4 race and wonder who will go down this season Part 1 (00:43) Late breaking news, Watford have sacked Claudio Ranieiri!... Anyway, let’s talk about real news… We weren’t the only ones asking are Manchester City boring lately, and Pep Guardiola must have taken it to heart as City gave their “best performance of the season… by far,” according to their manager… Part 2...

Man City all but wrapped up another Premier League title, but nobody seems to care. We discuss why we think that is on this week's episode... Part 1 (00:44) Is there a more aesthetically unpleasing match up in all of the Premier League as Manchester City-Chelsea at the Etihad at 1230 afternoon on BT? It’s simply terrible, and these things are all terribly important! Part 2 (11:16) Man City have won the league now, but does anyone really care? Chelsea won’t be winning the league, and...

This week we take a deep dive into some football business news, as well as look back on some of the chaotic results we saw this weekend. There’s also the January transfer getting weird! Part 1 (00:43) The Africa Cup of Nations started on Sunday afternoon. Cameroon, the hosts, won the opening game against Burkina Faso. They came from behind courtesy of two penalties to win 2-1. Are we ready for a month of madness? Part 2 (07:21) Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Nottingham...

It’s a New Year, but it’s the same old football! This week we discuss the FA Cup, Arsenal, Barcelona and the Premier League title race Part 1 (00:42) We managed to make it on through to the other side of 2022! A lot has happened on the pitch since we last spoke, but before all that… How was your New Year’s Andrew? Part 2 (01:25) The threeway title race is over before it could even begin. Man City just keep on winning… Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool played out a very fun and...