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Pattern Play

Pattern Play

By: Tim Geschwindt
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Pattern Play is your twice-weekly dose of Premier League chaos, comedy, and analysis. Hosted by Tim Geschwindt and a rotating squad of football-mad contributors – including Linde Sibanda, Chervon Chetty, Jude van Wyk, Matthew Mashiane, Balin Benissan, and Sal Abrahams – we bring you gameweek breakdowns, Fantasy Premier League rants, headlines worth debating, previews worth arguing over, and games worth losing friends over.


From Arsenal meltdowns to United delusions, Chelsea chaos to Liverpool false dawns, Pattern Play is your go-to football fix that’s fun, structured, and accessible – whether you're a casual fan or a tactics nerd. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday evening. Come for the banter, stay for the insight.

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  • Episode 6 - Big Winners & Losers from GW2!
    Aug 27 2025

    Big Winners & Losers from GW2 | Pattern Play Podcast

    Join the crew as we break down all the drama, surprises, and standout moments from Gameweek 2! From rising stars to falling giants, we cover it all—plus, the classic “Who Am I?” game to wrap things up.

    Timestamps:

    02:24 – Listener Questions & FPL League Reminder

    03:46 – Stocks Rising: Who Impressed This Week?

    18:39 – Stocks Falling: Wolves, City, and United Woes

    22:57 – Aston Villa & Unai Emery Under Fire

    27:04 – Liverpool vs Newcastle: The Barclays Classic

    34:00 – The Red Card Debate & VAR Drama

    38:00 – Newcastle’s Midfield & Transfer Needs

    41:00 – Liverpool’s Leadership & Salah’s Role

    45:00 – City & Spurs: Chemistry, Tactics, and Title Race

    52:00 – Chelsea & Arsenal: Five-Star Performances

    58:00 – Arsenal’s Young Guns & Managing Talent

    1:03:00 – Manchester United: What’s Going Wrong?

    1:13:00 – “Who Am I?” Footballer Game of the Week

    1:18:00 – Wrap Up & Thanks

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 5 - Eze, Isak & GW2 Preview
    Aug 22 2025

    Episode 5 – Eze, Isak and GW2 Preview

    In this episode of the Pattern Play podcast, the crew dives into the latest transfer drama, including Eze’s move, Isak’s transfer saga, and a full preview of Gameweek 2 in the Premier League. The hosts share personal stories, debate the ethics of player behaviour, and make bold predictions for the upcoming matches. Plus, enjoy the return of the “Who Am I?” game and some classic football banter.

    Notable Timestamps:

    • 00:48 – Mugging Stories & Football Analogies
      The team shares personal stories about being mugged, leading to a humorous analogy about Spurs fans and Daniel Levy.
    • 03:28 – Eze Transfer Discussion
      The group debates the impact of Eze’s likely move to Arsenal and what it means for Crystal Palace and Spurs.
    • 13:16 – Isak Transfer Saga
      Listener questions spark a deep dive into Isak’s behavior, Newcastle’s stance, and Liverpool’s transfer strategy.
    • 18:46 – Ethics of Player Power
      The hosts debate whether players should honor contracts or force moves, referencing Isak’s situation.
    • 27:08 – The Rise of Mega Transfer Fees for Young Players
      Discussion on why clubs are paying huge fees for under-23 talents, with historical context and market analysis.
    • 39:36 – Gameweek 2 Premier League Preview
      The panel previews Liverpool vs. Newcastle, City vs. Spurs, Chelsea vs. West Ham, United vs. Fulham, and Arsenal’s must-win fixture.
    • 54:45 – FPL Talk & Predictions
      The hosts share their FPL strategies, captain picks, and what to watch for in the weekend’s matches.
    • 1:07:30 – “Who Am I?” Game
      The popular guessing game returns, with a Premier League twist and plenty of laughs.
    • 1:10:00 – Chant[s] of the Week & Closing Banter
      The episode wraps up with the “chant of the week,” a few last jokes, and a look ahead to episode six.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 4 - Liverpool Emotion, City Explosion
    Aug 19 2025

    In this lively episode, host Tim is joined by Chervon, Jude, and new host Mash for a passionate roundtable on the opening week of the Premier League. The crew delivers their hottest takes, debates controversial moments, and reviews the weekend’s biggest matches, including Arsenal vs. Manchester United, City’s statement win, and Liverpool’s emotional rollercoaster. The episode also features the “Stocks Rising & Falling” segment, a Fantasy Premier League check-in, and a fun “Who Am I?” football quiz.

    Notable Timestamps:

    • 00:12 – Introduction of the hosts and new host Mash
    • 02:54 – The “Hot Take” segment begins
    • 07:47 – Transition to the weekend’s match reviews
    • 08:44 – Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Panel discussion and debate on the match, VAR, and goalkeeping controversies
    • 22:15 – Manchester City’s statement win: Are they back to their best?
    • 27:20 – Emotional tributes and fan displays across the league
    • 29:20 – Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Chervon’s emotional recap, discussion of racism in football, and Salah’s record
    • 36:00 – “Stocks Rising & Falling” segment: Who impressed, who disappointed, and which clubs are in trouble?
    • 46:40 – Fantasy Premier League check-in: The AI vs. human battle, early regrets, and transfer strategies
    • 53:45 – “Who Am I?” football quiz: Can anyone beat Jude?
    • 58:00 – Closing thoughts and “Chant of the Week”

    This episode is packed with insight, banter, and plenty of Premier League passion—perfect for fans looking to relive the highs and lows of the opening weekend!

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    57 mins
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