Football Weekly

Illicit haircuts, Celtic's title and lifting morale – Football Weekly Extra

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

21 May 2020 52 min

Rijkaard, Kluivert and Ajax 1995 (plus the Bundesliga returns) – Football Weekly

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…

18 May 2020 1 hour

Farce and fascism at the 1936 Olympics – Football Weekly special

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:…

15 May 2020 14 min

Blackburn's title memories and the threat to amateur football – Football Weekly Extra

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

14 May 2020 44 min

Liverpool's Istanbul miracle and the row in Scotland – Football Weekly

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

11 May 2020 1 hr 04 min

Jacqui Oatley's career and Bundesliga returns – Football Weekly Extra

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

7 May 2020 56 min

Jacqui Oatley's career and Bundesliga returns – Football Weekly Extra

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

7 May 2020 56 min

Q&A and Detective Wilson – Football Weekly Extra Extra

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

5 May 2020 14 min

Platini and penalties: France v West Germany in 1982 – Football Weekly

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

4 May 2020 49 min

Sid Lowe on Michael Robinson plus Euro confusion – Football Weekly Extra

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

30 Apr 2020 44 min

The Manchester United v Arsenal rivalry revisited – Football Weekly

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

27 Apr 2020 51 min

Inverting Jonathan Wilson, plus the Toon takeover tussle – Football Weekly Extra

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

23 Apr 2020 49 min

Remembering USA v Norway: the first Women's World Cup final – Football Weekly

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

20 Apr 2020 45 min

Lars Sivertsen, Newcastle and Scotland – Football Weekly Extra

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

16 Apr 2020 46 min

Italy v Brazil 1982: Paolo Rossi, samba skills and classic kits – Football Weekly

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

13 Apr 2020 47 min

How to restart the season and Raddy Antic's legacy – Football Weekly Extra

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

9 Apr 2020 47 min

France 98 final and the riddle of Ronaldo – Football Weekly

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

6 Apr 2020 41 min

The 1998 World Cup final and the riddle of Ronaldo – Football Weekly

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

6 Apr 2020 42 min

Philippe Auclair on Fifa, Cantona and board games – Football Weekly Extra

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

2 Apr 2020 49 min

The 1973 FA Cup final and The English Game – Football Weekly

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

30 Mar 2020 43 min