On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start with our usual Three of the Best - Featuring James Milner, Dominic Szoboszlai, Jack Grealish and More!

Then it’s Letter from the Gantry, all about Martin’s recent commentary of Chelsea 2-0 Fulham.

After that is Comparisons, delving into recent England’s Senior Men’s.

Next is Over Land And Sea, in which Martin tells us all about the time he lost the key to his safe…… containing his World Cup Final ticket!!! Neil also explains about going to Galatasaray’s ‘Stadium of Hell’ in 1999.

And we also have Stoppage Time, where Neil agrees with VAR?!?


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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil get stuck into the newly promoted teams, and their great starts to the Premier League Season.

Then it's VOICE OF PASSION, and who'd have thought that Neil would take issue with referees... again?

Next, it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, which is a goodbye and tribute to the legendary Gerry Harrison.

After that, the return of Three of the Best, where youngsters Max Dowman, Rio Ngumoha and Estêvão all have their moments to shine!

And we finish with Feedback, where Martin and Neil go through some of your comments - including from our recent episode with the one and only John Terry.

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[CHAPTERS]
00:00 INTRO
02:06 How do you SURVIVE as a promoted club?
02:53 - Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest
06:28 Martin Tyler's relationship with Brian Clough
07:50 Brighton got promoted the CORRECT way…
12:25 John Robertson- “A world class footballer” + More Brian Clough stories
15:55 Riyad Mahrez: How good was he?
17:30 Manchester city have REALLY missed Mahrez
18:24 Neil has a fall!
18:46 Is there a good chance of the promoted teams staying up this season?
20:36 Are WEST HAM and WOLVES in DANGER?
22:44 VOICE OF PASSION - The VAR in the Manchester United - Fulham game was POOR!
26:12 Gravenberch SHOULD have been sent off!
31:40 Direct football is back! Is it more entertaining?
33:43 Are high lines in defence becoming a problem?
35:16 Martin Tyler's Goodbye from the gantry (Gerry Harrison tribute)
41:36 Pape Sarr has blossomed into a star for Spurs (Name change story)
44:45 Max Dowman, Rio Ngumoha and Estevao all shine!
48:39 How does a 15 year old fit into a senior squad?
51:58 Arsenal wanted Dowman to play last season!
53:42 Keith Andrews gets his first win as Brentford manager!
54:45 Meeting celebrities pre kick off!
57:15 Luka Modric - Neil’s problem with tribalistic Chelsea in pre season!
1:00:55 Josh Cullen for Burnley impresses Martin Tyler!
1:02:53 Bernd Leno is arguably the GREATEST Fulham GK!
1:06:10 FEEDBACK! (Robert Huth writes in! + John Terry comments)
1:07:28 Joe Allon: “My old boss Jack Chartlon said to me football's a simple game, it's the players that complicate it…”
1:09:34 Aston Villa’s youth will SAVE them!
1:12:10 Playing out from the back feed back
1:13:54 Has Pep Guardiola RUINED football?
1:16:53 OUTRO - where to find us!

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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil



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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil continue looking forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each team, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United & Newcastle United.

Next, we have Martin's Letter from the Gantry, all about Mark Hughes and recently seeing him at a recent Woking vs Carlisle United Match.

Then, we round off with the rest of the preview. Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham & Wolverhampton Wanderers.


[CHAPTERS]
00:00 INTRO
2:37 LEEDS - You need a goalkeeper to keep you up!
8:52 Martin's first commentary is at Leeds this season!
11:24 LIVERPOOL - Will Salah and Van Dijk's age show this season?
17:04 Will Liverpool focus on the Champions League more than the Premier league?
18:41 It's a boots for Milos Kerkez to fill!
20:17 What role did Dean Kiely play in transforming Dean Henderson?
21:18 MANCHESTER CITY - Neil is NOT convinced by City's players!
26:00 We may see the BEST of city in the season after
29:19 MANCHESTER UNITED - "It'll be better than last season"
33:59 Top 4 or higher would be a good season for Manchester United!
34:56 NEWCASTLE UNITED- The Isak saga dampens the mood
40:23 LETTER FROM THE GANTRY - Mark Hughes
46:29 NOTTINGHAM FOREST - Back in Europe!
50:45 Nuno philosophy works once again!
52:16 SUNDERLAND - A very busy window!
56:00 Granit Xhaka's experience will be key
57:23 Neil's northeast weather stories
1:01:04 TOTTENHAM - "The big arrival is Thomas Frank"
1:07:51 Losing James Maddison may hurt Tottenham
1:08:59 How much will Son Heung-min be missed?
1:11:43 WEST HAM - Are they in trouble?
1:13:19 - Michail Antonio has been a great servant to the Premier league
1:16:19 WOLVES - Survival is the goal!
1:21:34 What does it REALLY mean to get 3 points in the Prem?
1:22:59 Neils TOP 5...
1:23:52 WHERE TO FIND US?

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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil look forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each tram, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start with AFC Bournmouth, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Then its Martin's Letter from the Gantry - this week about U21's football.

Next we return to looking ahead with Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham.

And, finally, we have Feedback from you, the listeners. All reflective of Neil's Substack piece on Rule Changes, and also from newcomers from Martin's recent apperance in ChrisMD's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jhRDJR5_c0&t=798s

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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil celebrate the Lionesses' Victory (yet again) at the Euros! What a team, what a coach, what a roller coasters. We take a deep dive into the inspiring journey that Sarina Wiegman and her team team have gone on in Switzerland and how it has capped an amazing summer of sports in England!

Then it's Three of the Best, looking at players with a Transfer Window theme- Including Neil's disappointment that Noni Madueke has left Chelsea, followed by comparisons, which looks at players within the English sides in this coming season's UEFA Champions League (Past and Present). Some real legends of the game in there!

And we finish with Martin's Letter from the Gantry that looks ahead to, and back on, the Community Shield.


[CHAPTERS]
00:00 INTRO
02:13 The Amazing Lionesses retain the EUROS! 🏆
04:29 The similarity in passing style between the Spanish women's team and the men's
05:54 How a change of tempo helped England win the Euros
08:08 The strength of the WSL gave England an advantage
09:09 The character they showed will inspire young girls across the country!
10:21 Sarina Wiegman is a serial WINNER!
11:39 Is Football moving on tactically?
16:14 When Martin Tyler shared the pitch with Brazilian legend Rivellino
17:07 2025's Summer of Sport
19:45 Martin's 1966 book (Alan Ball's Chapter+ Neil's story on Peter Osgood)
22:21 THREE OF THE BEST (Transfer special!)
22:54 An insight into Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland signing)
24:22 Maxim De Cuyper in Pervis Estupiñán out for Brighton
26:23 Why will Noni Madueke be a success at Arsenal (Neil Barnett's message to Arsenal fans)
32:01 Mo Salah and Van Dijks new contracts are so important for Liverpool
33:34 Ashley Young loves the game!
36:25 Kudus might be Thomas Frank's 'Bryan Mbeumo'
37:53 Caoimhin Kelleher's chance to prove himself at Brentford
39:25 Mateo Retegui leaves Atalanta for Al Qadsiah (a look into transfers to Saudi Arabia)
44:07 Comparisons! - Virgil Van Dijk - Alan Hansen
47:38 The goalscoring arrogance Thierry Henry and Ian Wright
51:01 How does Erling Haaland and Sergio Aguero compare?
54:41 Cole Palmer and Eden Hazard bring 'The Joy Of Football'
57:23 Anthony Gordon and David Ginola - two bright wingers
1:00:43 Harry Redknapp compares his Champions league side to the current Tottenham XI
1:02:08 MARTIN TYLERS LETTER FROM THE GANTRY (The importance of the Community shield)
1:10:42 It will mean a lot to Crystal Palace to win the Community Shield
1:13:01 OUTRO - WHERE TO FIND US!



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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil revisit an amazing week in football. During which Martin shouted his famous “Aguerooooo”, and only a few days later commented Chelsea’s first ever Champions League win… with Neil only 8ft in front of him!

From Aguero, to Drogbaaaaa, this episode takes us inside that week, the dramatic final day, behind the scenes for Neil in the Chelsea hotel in Munich, UEFA confiscating his tapes, his son hugging Roman Abramovich, and so much more!

May of 2012… what a time.


[CHAPTERS]
00:00 INTRO
01:44 Did Martin know what he was going to say in celebration?
04:13 When did Martin Tyler realise how big the Agüero moment would be?
06:12 Seeing the Executive Chairman of the Premier league straight after the game!
07:43 "Now I listen to it as if its another person doing it"
08:06 "Did you do any preparation for the UCL final SIX days later?"
09:30 Mark Hughes claims it was the nosiest moment in a football ground he's ever heard!
10:54 Problems in the Chelsea squad leading up to the final
11:35 Neil Barnetts journey for ChelseaTV to Lille to film with Joe Cole!
12:57 Joe Cole told Neil Barnett that Eden Hazard would sign for Chelsea!
13:38 How did Denis Wise save Neil Barnett's day?
15:40 What problems did Bayern Munich have leading up to the final?
17:26 The surprising role of Ryan Bertrand
19:03 Nights out in Munich (John Terry's dad + Babayaro charging drinks to UEFA!)
23:03 Jody Morris broke the news to Neil that Ryan Bertrand was starting
23:53 Shouting for Ruud Gullit to get an interview!
26:10 How did the actual game go?
27:40 What moment in the game made Martin Tyler feel lucky/proud?
29:30 Neil's reaction to Drogba's equaliser
30:49 "Give me Didier over Thierry Henry any day"
32:03 What did Drogba tell Neil privately after the game?
32:40 Robben's story about his friendship with Petr Cech!
36:07 The dramatic penalty shootout!
38:17 Neil and Martin's hug WHILST still commentating (+Gary Nevilles handshake)
39:38 Martin's moment of reflection after the historic week
41:46 UEFA confiscated Neil's exclusive tapes!
44:57 Neil went to the team afterparty with his son! (Hugging Roman Abramovic)
47:26 Presenting on the open bus parade in London!
49:09 How Neil got in trouble with his wife!
49:51 "That truly was the most extraordinary week"
51:57 "Being entertained became more important than winning...So lucky Chelsea signed Hazard"
52:16 Martin Tyler and Neil's invite to Eden Hazard to come on the podcast
53:36 WHERE TO FIND US!



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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by Aaron Paul!

Aaron Paul is a sports journalist, covering football and other sports for various BBC platforms and ITV. He's known for his engaging commentary and insightful analysis, particularly in Premier League and EFL coverage.

He and Martin most recently found themselves both working at the Club World Cup.

The guys share incredible stories and laughs that are not to be missed!

[CHAPTERS]
00:00 INTRO

1:17 Aaron Paul’s Club World Cup adventures!

2:27 Aaron’s Wild nights out in America!

3:40 “The football was better than I expected” & Chelsea’s road to victory

5:09 What did Jorginho say about Felipe Luis? - Time in the mixed zones

8:15 How an Al Hilal press officer berated Aaron!

9:25 Kalidou Koulibaly not lifting the AFCON trophy in front of the president of Senegal

10:39 Aaron’s problem with American stadia

14:30 “It made me miss a freezing cold day at the Den… I missed the EFL” - EFL food talk

16:25 Why did Aaron Paul reject a dream job in Dubai?

18:32 “I did so many derby’s that someone wrote in asking if im being trained as a war correspondent"

19:38 The amazing career story of Aaron Paul in broadcasting

23:35 “It was destiny…” Beginning hospital radio covering Wycombe Wanderers

26:40 The incredible story of Aaron Paul's University journey

32:00 “I’ve never had a job interview at the BBC”

33:41 Advice for getting into broadcasting

35:36 “My TV journey is even better!”...

36:19 The battle of getting Asian representation into English football

39:58 “The attitudes from the parents and players need to change”

41:10 Ali Al-Hamadi’s inspiring journey

42:28 Why are there less South Asian footballers?

46:31 Chelsea’s first openly Muslim signing in 2006

49:11 DesiBallers celebrates 15 years

49:53 What is the difference in local radio? (BBC Radio London)

52:08 How did Aaron cover the emotional passing of John Berylson at Millwall

54:54 “I almost got Slaviša Jokanović sacked at Fulham!” & more stories!

1:01:48 How were you when AFC Wimbledon won the play offs?

1:03:30 Aaron Paul hilarious hallucination story about Lyle Taylor!

1:05:50 Sleeping in BoxPark during the play off final celebrations!

1:08:38 Outro- Aaron’s thank you to Martin Tyler

1:10:55 WHERE TO FIND US!

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