Football Weekly

Bye bye Barça: Lionel Messi has left the building – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Natasha Henry, Barry Glendenning, Sid Lowe and Ed Aarons to discuss Lionel Messi’s tearful departure from Barcelona. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

9 Aug 2021 56 min

Bumper Football League preview and an Ings surprise – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Ben Fisher to preview all three EFL divisions and assess the latest transfer news. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

5 Aug 2021 57 min

Ligue 1 ready for lift-off and a manager merry-go-round in Germany – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Phillippe Auclair and Nicky Bandini to discuss the big European leagues before the new season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

4 Aug 2021 55 min

Celtic in crisis, transfer talk and Carabao Cup fizz – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Jonathan Wilson and Ewan Murray for the glorious return of Football Weekly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

2 Aug 2021 54 min

From the archive: the pursuit of the perfect pitch – Football Weekly Extra

In our final archive episode we wanted to bring you something a little different from our sister podcast The Audio Long Read.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

29 Jul 2021 34 min

From the archive: the life and times of Barney Ronay – Football Weekly

In June 2020, Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning were joined by 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

27 Jul 2021 44 min

From the archive: Philippe Auclair on Fifa and Cantona – Football Weekly

In April 2020, Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Philippe Auclair discussed 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

19 Jul 2021 45 min

From the archive: Black Lives Matter and tackling racism – Football Weekly

In June of last year, Max Rushden, Troy Townsend, Elliot Ross and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan discussed football’s reaction to the Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd. They also discussed black representation in sports media and the incidents that have marred football since our previous special on the…

15 Jul 2021 1 hr 05 min

From the archive: the life and times of Jonathan Liew – Football Weekly

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.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

13 Jul 2021 38 min

Italy are champions as England relive penalty pain – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Elis James and a host of regulars – some more gutted than others – as they reflect on England’s devastating defeat. We also hear from Marcela Mora y Araujo on Argentina’s victory in the Copa América final against Brazil. Help support…

11 Jul 2021 58 min

Italy v England: the final preview – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Mark Langdon to preview the Euro 2020 final between Italy and England. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

9 Jul 2021 54 min

England edge extra-time epic to enter final battle – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Jonathan Wilson, Barry Glendenning and Marcus Bean to discuss England’s semi-final win. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

7 Jul 2021 48 min

Italy on the spot to book their place in the final – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair plus Nicky Bandini at Wembley as Italy edge past Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

6 Jul 2021 44 min

England roar past Ukraine to reach semi-finals – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg, Jonathan Wilson and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss England’s win. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

3 Jul 2021 53 min

Belgium bow out and it’s so long Switzerland as Italy and Spain progress – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Simon Burnton to discuss the first two Euro 2020 quarter-finals.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

2 Jul 2021 45 min

The big quarter-final preview – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden, Jonathan Liew, Barney Ronay and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan look ahead to England’s date with Ukraine in Rome and the three other ties. Also, there’s reaction to Everton and Tottenham’s appointments. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1 Jul 2021 50 min

England send Germany out and Ukraine leave it late – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Barney Ronay to discuss England’s dramatic win over Germany and Ukraine’s last-gasp victory over Sweden. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

29 Jun 2021 47 min

One goalkeeping gaffe, two games and 14 goals – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Rory Smith, Philippe Auclair and Nick Ames review a dramatic day of Euro 2020 action, as Spain win an eight-goal thriller against Croatia and Switzerland shock favourites France on penalties. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

28 Jun 2021 56 min

Belgium to meet Italy after pipping Portugal – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Natasha Henry and Jonathan Wilson to discuss Belgium’s victory over Portugal, and 10-man Netherlands’s elimination by the Czech Republic. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

27 Jun 2021 48 min

Danish demolition sees Wales wave goodbye – Euro 2020 Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Ed Aarons to discuss the first round of knockout games at Euro 2020. We also hear from Ben Fisher in Amsterdam and a sad Elis James in his living room.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

26 Jun 2021 40 min