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First Up: Football - A Daily Football Briefing

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Premier League
Football
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal
Champions League
Crystal Palace
Community Shield
Eberechi Eze
Newcastle United
Aleksandar Isak
Nottingham Forest
Manchester United
Leeds United
Transfer Market
Europa League
PSG
Spurs
Manchester City
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First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football. Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories. We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on Y... more

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Keith Downey
Sky Sports News journalist
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John Gibbons
Commentator on the Anfield Wrap
The Anfield Wrap
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Rob Dorsett
Sky Sports News journalist
Sky Sports News
Episode: British Transfer Record Broken
Calvin Bassey
Fulham defender who received attention for his shorts during a match
Fulham
Episode: Leeds Back with a Bang
James Tarkowski
Everton defender who was involved in the controversial handball decision
Everton
Episode: Leeds Back with a Bang
Fabrizio Romano
Transfer journalist who reported on Eberechi Eze's move
Sky Sports
Episode: Leeds Back with a Bang
Oliver Glasner
Manager of Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Episode: Crystal Palace Clinch the Community Shield

Host

Sammy James
Host of First Up Football, providing insightful commentary and analysis on the latest happenings in the football world.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Essential podcast

    This is an essential podcast for any football lover, especially those located outside of Europe. I listen first thing in the morning and I get a concise report on everything that happened overnight in the football world. The hosts Sammy and George are brilliant at picking out the key plays and dramatic games. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyLA33333
    United States16 days ago
  • Beyond Grateful For This Show

    If you’re into soccer, and especially if you’re newer to following the global game, this show is a perfect listen to learn a lot in a short amount of time. And it has moments of great humor too! Please keep this show going strong for a very long time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duffelbagboy
    United States16 days ago
  • A must listen

    Sammy from Surrey is back in a big way. Listen to this daily and LOVE IT!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeadyBRAHsevelt
    United States19 days ago
  • Best beginner podcast

    I’m an American who is just getting into football, this podcast is perfect for me, it’s so short, is on every business day, and Is perfect to throw on during my drive to work in the morning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dimitris Bubaris
    United States20 days ago
  • Like coffee

    First up is the perfect way to start your day. The recaps, the insights, the info, the energy, the humor, etc. allows me to feel like I’ve got what I need to be an informed football supporter. Thanks Sammy and crew.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fish Fishtofferson
    United States21 days ago

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Apple Podcasts
#46
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#159
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#176
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#70
France/Sports/Soccer
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#205
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#26
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer

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Are Arsenal Now Favourites for the Title?
Q: Can Spurs challenge for the title?
No, they're miles behind Arsenal.
Crystal Palace Clinch the Community Shield
Q: How much confidence does this give you going into the Premier League season?
Manager Oliver Glasner expressed that the win over Liverpool provided substantial confidence and motivation for the upcoming season.

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This daily podcast delivers the most current updates, news, and opinions related to football. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, prominently featuring significant transfer activities, managerial changes, and highlights from major leagues. Unique for its humorous and lighthearted approach, listeners can expect engaging discussions that blend serious analysis with fun anecdotes, making football news enjoyable and accessible. The hosts share insights on various teams, players, and matches, offering a lively yet informative experience for dedicated football fans and casual listeners alike.

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First Up: Football launched 2 months ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Keith Downey
2. John Gibbons
3. Rob Dorsett
4. Calvin Bassey
5. James Tarkowski
6. Fabrizio Romano
7. Oliver Glasner

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