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Football Between The Lines

Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
Premier League
Liverpool
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
Chelsea
FA Cup
Champions League
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham
North London Derby
Aston Villa
Everton
Newcastle United
Football
Ruben Amorim
Ange Postecoglou
West Ham United

Football Between The Lines. Another podcast about the beautiful game. Brought to you by Dan Cook of the infamous HLTCO twitter account, and Flav Batemen of The Fighting Cock podcast and James and Flav for Now... Football Between The Lines is a twice weekly podcast, blending well-rounded football opinion with emotional and somewhat reactionary punchiness. The well rounded balanced opinion versus th... more

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Latest Episodes

This week we dive into Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat, why so many rival fans seemed to enjoy it, and whether the reaction says more about modern football culture than Arsenal themselves. We also celebrate Crystal Palace’s European triumph, ... more

We talk through the emotional aftermath of Tottenham surviving relegation, why the relief from players and fans felt so visceral, and how Roberto De Zerbi instantly changed the mood around the club. We also get into Oliver Glasner’s farewell at Palac... more

We talk through the bizarre culture around England squad announcements, why everything gets leaked before a ball is kicked, and whether Thomas Tuchel’s strange selections might actually make sense tactically. We also get into Romero deciding not to a... more

This episode we're talking about everything football has become and everything it still gets right. Adam Wharton’s mum becomes an away-end icon, Manchester City can’t fill their end in an FA Cup final, Liverpool fans turn on Arne Slot, and we wonder ... more

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Recent Guests

Rory Jennings
A football commentator known for his insights and appearances on various platforms.
TalkSport
Episode: Fighting Salah's Corner | Moyes’ Everton Revival | Chelsea Confusion
Adam McKola
Football commentator and enthusiast, known for his insights on Manchester United and co-founder of Stretford Paddock.
Stretford Paddock
Episode: Manchester United Now, Patience, INEOS and the Amorim Question with Adam McKola
William Gouge
Professional ultrarunner from the UK
Episode: Liverpool Are Champions | Palace v Man City FA Cup Final | The Championship Relegation Race
Nicky Hawkins
West Ham Fan TV creator and long-time West Ham fan
West Ham Fan TV
Episode: The West Ham Way | The Owners | The Future Under Potter
Daniel Childs
Chelsea expert and commentator
Episode: Why Are Chelsea Fans Angry & What Do They Want?
Jamie Carragher
Former Premier League centre-back and influential football pundit
Episode: Jamie Carragher Joins Us, Salah v Palmer Fall Out & No Success For Tottenham Under Levy
Rory Smith
Senior writer at The Athletic and former Chief Soccer Correspondent at The New York Times
The Athletic
Episode: Rory Smith - Premier League Power Shifts, Challenges For Amorim & Have City Faded?
Dan Storey
Chief football writer at The Eye and undertaking a project to visit all 92 clubs in a single season
The Eye
Episode: Dan Storey - Doing The Whole 92 In A Single Season

Hosts

Dan Cook
Host of Football Between The Lines; frequently referenced as a primary host in dialogue and episode intros.
Flav Batemen
Co-host with a primary on-air presence; associated with The Fighting Cock and Now... Football Between The Lines.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • My song

    Although a bit morbid, feel like I have to contribute my song to Dan’s list of songs to play at your funeral. Here is mine. “Beat You there” Will Dempsey. Great podcast. The only one I listen to every week., well twice a week!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonnwin
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Most enjoyable football podcast around

    Look forward to this one Mondays and Thursdays. Dan and Flav avoid hyperbole and deliver what seem to be two mates chatting about football and life in general always entertaining and often funny. Excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swissblue64
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • Great pod

    Great pod as usual. I used to use the regulator when I was drunk. It would stop the room from spinning. Question for the pod, considering Romero averages 1 yellow card per 3 fouls is it safe to ask if he gets ref differently?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JorgePinAberdeen
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I love Dan”s point of view

    As an Arsenal fan I’ve heard Dan a few times. I love that he does a general football pod. Absolutely identify with the way he talks about the beautiful game. It’s great to hear someone who sounds like an educated mate that stands next to you on the terrace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ancell1
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great pod

    An American Spurs fan here who now lives in Scotland. This is so brilliant that I could gloss over the slight jibe on my people. Keep up the good work. COYS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JorgePinAberdeen
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Many appreciate the mix of “two mates chatting” with thoughtful football analysis.
Fans highlight the hosts' fairness and avoidance of excessive hype, pairing passion with nuance.
Listeners praise the duo's banter and balanced take, calling it approachable and insightful.

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Apple Podcasts
#60
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Apple Podcasts
#132
Italy/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#250
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#28
India/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#53
Colombia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#84
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

4-1 Arsenal | Will Spurs Survive With Tudor? | The Fragility Of Football Clubs
Q: What do you make of... this club needs to decide what it wants to be?
It felt very pointed, like management speak for we've got to try and turn this around.
Do Arsenal Deserve Respect? | Why No One Is Excited For The World Cup | Human Error or VAR?
Q: Does this not mean that VAR needs to be in?
No, I just want referees to do their job properly.
Do Arsenal Deserve Respect? | Why No One Is Excited For The World Cup | Human Error or VAR?
Q: Do you think the Arsenal drew more respect from fellow fans?
No, because what does respect work in different ways; there are tiers to it.
Marinakis Never Sleeps | Frank Bombed Out | Get Glasner Gone?
Q: Would I take Sean Dyche at Tottenham?
The host expressed hesitation, acknowledging that while Dyche could guarantee safety, it might not align with the team's aspirations.
Marinakis Never Sleeps | Frank Bombed Out | Get Glasner Gone?
Q: What are your genuine thoughts on the club after the Dyche sacking?
Many Forest fans feel the football was terrible and they did not like Dyche's tactics, suggesting that he lost the dressing room.

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Two football commentators bring balanced analysis and candid, pub-chat banter to weekly discussions, blending well-informed takes with personable, humorous commentary. Episodes cover big leagues, managerial moves, transfer chatter, and the broader economics and culture surrounding the game, all delivered in a friendly, opinionated style. The show stands out for its lively two-host dynamic, mix of measured analysis and outspoken fan sentiment, and a knack for turning hot topics into accessible, conversational breakdowns that appeal to devoted football listeners and podcast fans alike.

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1. The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
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1. Rory Jennings
2. Adam McKola
3. William Gouge
4. Nicky Hawkins
5. Daniel Childs
6. Jamie Carragher
7. Rory Smith
8. Dan Storey

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