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The Sound of Football

Sound of Football
FA Cup
Premier League
VAR
Football
Newcastle United
DAZN
Liverpool
Manchester United
Manchester City
Saudi Arabia
World Cup
Bundesliga
TV Rights
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Tottenham Hotspur
Thomas Tuchel
Transfer Rumors
Paul Warhurst
Chris Sutton
Harry Kane

Your favourite football podcast. One of the longest running independent soccer podcasts. Described by the Telegraph as quirky, funny and well-informed.

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Latest Episodes

The Premier League has restarted after a lengthy break for internationals and the FA Cup with the run-in in full swing. With almost everyone in the top flight having something to play for, who is in the best shape to cope with a squeaky backside?

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How have four-time winners of the World Cup Italy got themselves into a position where they have failed to qualify for three consecutive tournaments? With UEFA also now questioning the country's suitability to co-host the 2032 Euros, how deep are the... more

Roberto De Zerbi has been given the task of saving Tottenham Hotspur from relegation, after Igor Tudor's time in charge of the club came to an end after just 44 days. The decision to hire De Zerbi has already proved unpopular among fans; is the club ... more

This week the Premier League handed Chelsea a £10 million fine for years of financial cheating under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. The fine equates to the difference in prize money for finishing one season in 12th instead of 8th.

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Recent Guests

Clare McEwan
Football analyst and guest on the podcast discussing women's football issues
Episode: Sound of Football Podcast 636 - 2025 Advent Calendar
Clare McEwen
Author of 'She Can Kick It', a history of women's football across the world
None specified
Episode: Sound of Football Podcast 618 - Women's Euro 2025 preview
Chris Nee
Football podcaster and guest on multiple episodes
Episode: Sound of Football Podcast 600 - Just another milestone

Hosts

Graham Sibley
Host of The Sound of Football Podcast; provides long-running, insightful football commentary with the other regulars.
Jan Bilton
Co-host who contributes informed, witty perspectives across episodes.
Terry DeFelen
Co-host providing balanced, thoughtful football discussion and banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Strength to strength

    One of the few football podcasts I consistently listen to. Graham, Terry and Jan provide a reasoned look at a wide variety of topics without hyperbole. The 2020 Advent Calendar was a masterpiece in producing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Betamax Video Club
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Wonderful, Well informed, Insightful

    Not sure if they are handsome or sexy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No pees in a pod
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • A Gem

    Feel this podcast is like an undiscovered gem. It's a smart discussion about various topics relating to football—on the field and off it. Name's a bit weird, but the quality is up there with The Guardian's Football Weekly, and that is no mean feat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HamTheZenithMan
    United States6 years ago
  • Thank the (5) stars

    Gripped by the World Cup, I downloaded lots of podcasts. Many were repetitive (‘how wonderful was Modric’ ... well, yes he is, but don’t forget the brilliant team around him ... ‘Giroud was terrible, didn’t have a shot on target’ ... wait a minute, had Mbappe not tapped in from a metre out against Peru, would that not have been credited to Giroud?) and generally riddled with lazy, poorly-constructed opinion. Even worse, some were oafishly laddish, seeing the world from behind Eng-er-land tinted ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Man of Cheese
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Perspective Not Narrative

    Just intelligent commentary on aspects of football seldom heard or even thought by most media types. Enjoyable slightly arch and worth ruminating on afterwards. Fans but not fanatics. Always on top of my chart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koolhand21
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Regulars deliver balanced opinions without overt agendas.
Listeners praise the chemistry and depth of topics beyond match-by-match chatter.
A thoughtful, humorous football podcast with intelligent analysis.
Some episodes noted for audio quality issues but still highly valued for content.

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A long-running, sharply observed football podcast that balances informed analysis with witty banter. Hosts cover current events, tactical trends, and big-picture issues in football, often challenging mainstream narratives with thoughtful takes and humor. Notable is the clear focus on both on-pitch developments and off-pitch topics like governance, data, and media, making it a strong fit for listeners who like nuanced discussion, candid opinions, and a lively roundtable dynamic.

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1. Bundesliga Diaries
2. Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast
3. Football Travel by Outside Write
4. On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
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The Sound of Football launched 17 years ago and published 36 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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