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When Saturday Comes

When Saturday Comes
Football
World Cup
Football Culture
FA Cup
Chelsea
When Saturday Comes Magazine
Scottish Football
Newcastle United
FIFA
Christmastime Football
Leicester City
Jimmy Greaves
England National Team
Welton Rovers
Middlesbrough
When Saturday Comes
Everton
Bobby Charlton
Malaysian Football
Centenary Celebrations

Half-decent football chatter from When Saturday Comes magazine.

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Saluting Home Bargains FC from afar, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about... more

Opening the Japanese buffet at last, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about... more

Feasting on the fruits of St Michael, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat abou... more

Guilt-free snacking on the fruits of Copenhagen, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Walk Offs and Protests, from Greek gun slingers to Senegal shenanigans via the Bob McNab of the Alps. Magazine Deputy Edito... more

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Recent Guests

Ted Milligan
Comedian and creator of a mockumentary football show called Ted Milligan United
Episode: E129 - Sid Kimpton's pluck and bustle, single man Nigel Page-Jones & guest Ted Milligan
George Harrison
Writer and author of the football novel 'Season'
Episode: E126 - David Beckham's little book of upset, Arena 3000 & guest George Harrison
Kevin Toms
Creator of Football Star Manager
Episode: E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms
Ffion Thomas
Deputy Editor of When Saturday Comes
When Saturday Comes
Episode: E121 - Gilles De Bilde's Spanish villa, Panini Infantino and the Fulham C-word
Mark Perryman
Writer and co-founder of Philosophy Football
Philosophy Football
Episode: E118 - David Hasselhoff's kick-off, football scarves in the theatre & guest Mark Perryman
Joris van de Wier
Dutch football writer and author of 'Doing the 25'
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Episode: E115 - Unlikely Footballers of the Year, goose poo on the pitch & guest Joris van de Wier
Duncan McKay
Host of the Terriers podcast and BBC Scotland, a view from the Terriers television show
Episode: E112 - Strange scorelines, Leicester's Ice Kings & guest Duncan McKay
Phil Ball
Football writer and author, known for his work Marbo: The Story of Spanish Football.
Episode: E110 - The Prison Service derby, Bernd Schuster's strops & guest Phil Ball
Richard Foster
Author, journalist and the man behind the podcast Started With A Kick
Episode: E108 - Players who won nothing, FIFA's audio signature & guest Richard Foster

Host

Daniel Gray
Host of When Saturday Comes; contributor to When Saturday Comes magazine; longstanding presenter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • Very enjoyable listen although I always fast forward past the current issue section.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Harry Curtis 29/30
    a year ago
  • My favourite football podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JohnSpithead
    a year ago
  • Norwich City nesting dolls in Prague

    Hi, thank you so much for putting me on the lookout for football nesting dolls in Prague. I am actually a Norwich City fan and can confirm with hey are still sold there, as I bought one just a few weeks ago.

    Love how your podcast makes me feel like I’m just sitting down for a chat with y’all. Glad to have found this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benjamin Noonan
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Enjoyable

    Such an enjoyable complement to the great magazine . Great to listen to out walking and like being in a pub talking about football , macaroni pies , and all the stuff we’re missing. Geordie Steve review below summed it up better than me 👍🏻⚽️😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canarly
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Charming, fascinating

    WSC, one of the original football journals, potters into life in podcast form. The three presenters, WSC stalwarts, chew the football fat in a charming, low-key, always interesting way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corso 65
    Italy5 years ago

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Fans appreciate the magazine-like conversation and relaxed, pub-chat vibe.
Guests and hosts are praised for relatable storytelling and humor without losing depth.
Listeners value deep football culture discussions beyond results.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#147
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#122
Italy/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#226
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#93
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#102
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#109
Poland/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E126 - David Beckham's little book of upset, Arena 3000 & guest George Harrison
Q: So tell us about Season, what was the inspiration for it, and what happened there without giving it away obviously?
The book is set in the stands of a struggling Premier League football club and reflects the life of a football fan, focusing on the emotional connections and community aspects of the sport.
E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms
Q: What are your thoughts on Kevin Keegan for the museum?
Kevin Toms describes Keegan as being iconic for the original Football Manager and representative of the game's spirit.
E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms
Q: What did the first game enable players to do?
Players could manage a team, choose tactics, buy and sell players, and progress through the divisions.
E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms
Q: What was the original incarnation of the game?
Kevin Toms explains that it started as a board game he created in his teens, which he later developed into the computer game Football Manager as home computers became available.
E118 - David Hasselhoff's kick-off, football scarves in the theatre & guest Mark Perryman
Q: What object would you like to contribute to the museum?
Mark suggested a Lewis FC scarf, emphasizing the community connection and experience with non-league football.

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A thoughtful, culture-first football show that blends personal anecdotes, football history, and editorial insights. Dialogues span nostalgia, governance debates, grassroots perspectives, and the social side of the game, with a distinct magazine-heritage voice and a warm, pub-like atmosphere. Notable for its long-running hosts who are deeply embedded in football journalism and culture, it often features guests from publishing, philosophy football, and creative projects related to the sport, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy thoughtful, storytelling-driven football commentary and cultural critique.

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1. Ted Milligan
2. George Harrison
3. Kevin Toms
4. Ffion Thomas
5. Mark Perryman
6. Joris van de Wier
7. Duncan McKay
8. Phil Ball

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