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Football Weekly

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Arsenal
Manchester City
Premier League
Liverpool
Manchester United
Champions League
World Cup
Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United
Real Madrid
Carabao Cup
Scotland
Newcastle
Aston Villa
Barcelona
England
Bayern Munich
Atlético Madrid
FIFA

Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the bi... more

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Seb Hutchinson as Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and Michael Carrick remains in the dugout at Manchester United. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="w... more

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Dan Bardell
Football journalist and broadcaster
Episode: Arsenal fail at Fleetwood and Michael Carrick clings on: Football Weekly Extra
Seb Hutchinson
Football commentator
Episode: Arsenal fail at Fleetwood and Michael Carrick clings on: Football Weekly Extra
George Elek
Football journalist and EFL analyst
Not the Top 20
Episode: Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or and an EFL round-up: Football Weekly
Ali Maxwell
Football journalist and EFL analyst
Not the Top 20
Episode: Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or and an EFL round-up: Football Weekly
Philippe Auclair
Football journalist and writer
The Guardian
Episode: Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly
John Brewin
Football journalist and writer
The Guardian
Episode: Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly
Barney Ronay
Football journalist and writer
The Guardian
Episode: Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly
Archie Rhind-Tutt
Football journalist
Episode: Manchester United bin-fire keeps blazing and Arsenal draw at Bayern: Football Weekly Extra
Jonathan Liew
Football journalist
The Guardian
Episode: Manchester United bin-fire keeps blazing and Arsenal draw at Bayern: Football Weekly Extra

Hosts

Max Rushden
Host with a long-running role on the show; frequently leads discussions and banter with other panelists.
Barry Glendenning
Panelist and co-host, known for strong opinions and dynamic banter.
Matt Hughes
Global sports business correspondent offering governance and financial angles.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22.3k ratings
  • Tabloid and Toxic

    Poor and no attempt to probe or question. Utterly insufferable.

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    Comida & Cocina’s!
    United Kingdom9 days ago
  • Good soccer chat

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mrkarousis
    16 days ago
  • Very good, even for a casual football follower who only tunes in when England are playing - there's something here for both the expert and those who fail to follow the offside rule. If you listen to only one episode, make it the one covering Christian Eriksen's medical episode in Finland Vs Denmark in Euro 2020. It's not only 'sports journalism', it's a great exploration of what it's like to report the news and where the ethical boundaries lie. Take a listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TrinityWildcat
    18 days ago
  • Wonderful podcast. Thanks for your work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DrT
    19 days ago
  • A good listen to keep up with all the games and some behind the scenes info.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BlackCat2000
    19 days ago

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Some criticism centers on perceived bias and entertainment emphasis over strict objectivity.
Listeners value access to top football journalists and real-time World Cup commentary.
Many listeners appreciate strong world football analysis and banter.

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Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly
Q: How do Manchester United attract a great young manager who can turn things around?
The panel suggests the club needs better ownership and recruitment, a more coherent squad, and a manager who can get more from the players. Auclair questions whether ambitious managers and players would want to join given the club's joyless atmosphere and lack of direction.
Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly
Q: When will Manchester United be talked about relative to their footballing level, as a mid-table side?
The panel says the club's commercial power and historic status keep it at the centre of attention, but its standing will erode if poor performances continue and it stops generating so much money.
PSG beat Barça, Rio’s grand for Liverpool and Ronaldo’s CV – Football Weekly
Q: When you're trying to work out what is Liverpool sealing this season, what should our expectations be of this side?
Will Unwin says Liverpool are still adapting to a new manager and style, and their quality in midfield and attack should help, but defensive errors and inconsistent execution make their eventual level difficult to judge.
PSG beat Barça, Rio’s grand for Liverpool and Ronaldo’s CV – Football Weekly
Q: Does this game teach us very much?
Nicky Bandini considers PSG's win an enjoyable but limited group-stage measure, while saying it reinforces the club's current position as Europe's team to beat and highlights areas Barcelona must improve.
Heartbreak for England, again: World Cup Daily – video
Q: What stood out tactically about England's approach against Argentina?
The panel emphasized the switch to a back five and the challenge of maintaining ball possession under heavy pressure, with debate over whether deeper structure helped or hindered England's ability to control the game against Messi's movement.

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A high-saturation football discussion show that blends sharp tactical analysis with culture, politics, and global reportage. Episodes routinely cover major leagues, international tournaments, governance and governance-adjacent controversies, plus on-pitch storytelling from respected journalists and pundits. Notable strengths include a long-running panel with strong journalistic credentials, a willingness to tackle off-pitch issues and world football's power structures, and a lively, banter-filled tone that keeps complex topics accessible for dedicated fans and industry listeners alike.

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