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Football Weekly

ames Richardson, Barry Glendenning, Rafa Honigstein, Sid Lowe and the rest of the award-winning Football Weekly pod squad bring you puns and punditry, news and analysis, and the best blow-by-blow coverage of the Premier League and beyond for the 2014/15 season

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1,089 Episodes

20 – 40

Is the Chelsea project finally working? – Football Weekly

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

26 Nov 2025 55 min

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

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

24 Nov 2025 54 min

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

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…

20 Nov 2025 58 min

Scotland in dreamland – Football Weekly

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

19 Nov 2025 58 min

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

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

17 Nov 2025 59 min

Ashes Weekly: Who are the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers?

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…

15 Nov 2025 49 min

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

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

14 Nov 2025 53 min

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

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

11 Nov 2025 53 min

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

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

10 Nov 2025 53 min

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

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

6 Nov 2025 51 min

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

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

5 Nov 2025 52 min

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

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

3 Nov 2025 52 min

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

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

30 Oct 2025 53 min

Brendan Rodgers quits Celtic and an EFL special: Football Weekly

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

28 Oct 2025 54 min

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

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

27 Oct 2025 57 min

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

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

23 Oct 2025 50 min