Episodes

  • Revisited: Manchester United v Galatasaray, 1993 – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast

    Revisited: Manchester United v Galatasaray, 1993 – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast
    Jun 19 2025
    In this episode: few had expected much from Galatasaray in the European Cup, but United were out of their depth on the pitch amid terrifying hostility and harassment off it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    16 mins
  • The Audio Long Read: ‘The Silicon Valley of turf’ – how the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football

    The Audio Long Read: ‘The Silicon Valley of turf’ – how the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football
    Jun 18 2025
    They used to look like quagmires, ice rinks or dustbowls, depending on the time of year. But as big money entered football, pristine pitches became crucial to the sport’s image – and groundskeepers became stars. By William Ralston. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    31 mins
  • The Club World Cup kicks off and Thomas Frank in at Spurs - Football Weekly

    The Club World Cup kicks off and Thomas Frank in at Spurs - Football Weekly
    Jun 16 2025
    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as the Club World Cup commences and Thomas Frank is installed at Spurs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    56 mins
  • Is football ready for the Club World Cup? Football Weekly Extra

    Is football ready for the Club World Cup? Football Weekly Extra
    Jun 12 2025
    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Paul Watson to look ahead to the Club World Cup which kicks off this weekend in the USA. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    57 mins
  • England made to suffer by Senegal and a Welsh thriller in Belgium – Football Weekly podcast

    England made to suffer by Senegal and a Welsh thriller in Belgium – Football Weekly podcast
    Jun 11 2025
    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nedum Onuoha as Senegal become the first African country to beat the England men’s team. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    54 mins
  • England’s grind, Nations League drama and Ange Postecoglou out at Spurs – Football Weekly

    England’s grind, Nations League drama and Ange Postecoglou out at Spurs – Football Weekly
    Jun 9 2025
    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Lars Sivertsen to discuss England’s laboured win over Andorra, the Nations League final and Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs exit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    56 mins
  • Dissecting Tuchel’s England squad and transfer latest – Football Weekly Extra podcast

    Dissecting Tuchel’s England squad and transfer latest – Football Weekly Extra podcast
    Jun 5 2025
    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Dan Bardell to discuss transfers and preview the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    59 mins
  • End of season mailbag special – Football Weekly

    End of season mailbag special – Football Weekly
    Jun 3 2025
    Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and John Brewin to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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    52 mins