Episodes

  • Why are England struggling to convince?
    Jun 28 2026

    Despite a 2-0 win over Panama with Jude Bellingham playing a crucial role, Thomas Tuchel's England still lack conviction.


    Joining Adam Leventhal to get stuck into England's final group stage performance are Tim Spiers and Art De Roche, with Jack Pitt-Brooke sharing his thoughts from the MetLife Stadium.


    With the group stage now completed there's also discussion around some of the big talking points as Lionel Messi moves onto six goals at the tournament, nine of the 10 African sides have reached the knockout stage - and Scotland head coach Steve Clarke resigns, with Jordan Campbell providing reaction in Boston.


    Plus, ahead of the knockouts beginning there's some bracket projections before our Canada correspondent Josh Kloke previews Canada's tie with South Africa.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Tim Spiers and Art De Roche

    Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jordan Campbell and Josh Kloke

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Liam Warburton

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    37 mins
  • How did Man City win the Elliot Anderson race?
    Jun 26 2026

    The transfer window is truly up and running as Manchester City have agreed a £116million deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest - the most ever paid for a British player.


    Adam Leventhal is joined in-studio by Cerys Jones and Tim Spiers to discuss the massive move for the England midfielder. Football correspondent David Ornstein drops in for the latest details on the deal, and Man City writer Sam Lee joins the panel to analyse why the club were so adamant on signing Anderson from Nottingham Forest.


    Meanwhile, at the World Cup, Ecuador had its greatest football moment as they qualified for the knockout stages with a 2-1 win over Germany, while Ivory Coast, Australia, the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden joined the USA in booking their place in the next round.


    The panel also discuss their breakout player of the tournament so far, plus, there's our daily 'do you know' trivia as well as a profile of our latest Star of Soccer, Iran’s Beiranvand


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Cerys Jones & Tim Spiers

    Featuring: David Ornstein & Sam Lee

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale & Grayson Moody

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    30 mins
  • Are Ancelotti's Brazil serious World Cup contenders?
    Jun 25 2026

    Brazil broke Scottish hearts on day 14 at the World Cup, running out 3-0 winners to leave the Scots' hopes of securing qualification hanging by a thread.


    Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Carl Anka to react to just how strong Brazil are, with James Horncastle highlighting the demeanour of boss Carlo Ancelotti.


    Canada saw their hopes of staying on home soil in the knockout phases slip through their fingers, while we're also joined by Adam Crafton to discuss some of the key themes of the tournament so far two weeks into the action.


    Plus there's our daily 'do you know' trivia and Japan's Ayase Ueda features as our Star of Soccer ahead of their final group game against Sweden.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Cerys Jones and Carl Anka

    Featuring: James Horncastle and Adam Crafton

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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    36 mins
  • Why were England so flat against Ghana?
    Jun 24 2026

    The storylines keep on flowing at this summer’s World Cup, this time, the goals dried up for England in a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Group L.


    Emma Paton is joined in-studio by Carl Anka and Liam Twomey as we discuss the World Cup action on Day 14.


    Jack Pitt-Brooke drops by to try and explain why Thomas Tuchel’s side struggled to break down Ghana. Plus, Nick Miller reports from Houston on the day Cristiano Ronaldo netted his first two goals at this summer’s tournament in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan


    We also round-up the latest bracket projections for the knockout rounds and look ahead to Scotland’s clash against Brazil.


    There's our daily 'do you know' trivia as well as a profile of our latest Star of Soccer, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Kerim Alajbegovic.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Carl Anka and Liam Twomey

    Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Nick Miller

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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    40 mins
  • Ornstein transfer latest: Tonali, Bergvall, Balogun
    Jun 23 2026

    As the World Cup ticks over to Day 13, the summer transfer window is still making waves.


    Emma Paton is joined in-studio by Mark Critchley and Tim Spiers as we discuss the World Cup action as well as getting the latest from David Ornstein on the midfield merry-go-round.


    With Sandro Tonali, Lucas Bergvall, Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott potentially on the move, the dominos are starting to fall into place. David also brings us his latest one to watch from this week's DealSheet on The Athletic - USMNT’s Folarin Balogun.


    We also round-up the Lionel Messi show as the Argentine inspired his nation to a 2-0 win over Austria, becoming the World Cup’s top goalscorer of all time in the process. Matt Slater checks in from a rain-delayed 3-0 win for France over Iraq, as Kylian Mbappe also netted twice. Plus, Erling Haaland was at it again with a brace in a 3-2 win over Senegal.


    There's also our daily 'do you know' trivia as well as a profile of our latest Star of Soccer, Croatia’s Martin Baturina


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Mark Critchley and Tim Spiers

    Featuring: Matt Slater and David Ornstein

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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    40 mins
  • Who is winning the World Cup so far?
    Jun 22 2026

    With 121 goals scored across 40 games, the excitement just keeps coming at this summer's World Cup.


    To dive into the latest action, Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic's Mark Critchley and Cerys Jones. Pol Ballus reports from Atlanta after seeing Spain secure their first win of the tournament.


    Attention also turns to both France and Argentina ahead of their second group matches with both having put in statement showings last time out, while Jack Pitt-Brooke feeds back the mood in the England camp from Kansas.


    Plus there's our latest 'do you know' trivia question, Jens Petter Hauge as our Star of Soccer and Ray Winstone shares his World Cup memories with The Athletic.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Mark Critchley and Cerys Jones

    Featuring Pol Ballus and Jack Pitt-Brooke

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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    38 mins
  • How far can Pochettino take the USA?
    Jun 20 2026

    It’s Day 10 of the World Cup, and the USMNT are through to the knockouts after a 2-0 win over Australia.


    Ian Irving is joined in-studio by Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme as we discuss another impressive performance from Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Henry Bushnell drops in to give the lowdown from Seattle and asks if the USA can actually go all the way.


    We catch up with James Horncastle who was in Philadelphia for Brazil’s win over Haiti, and, we analyse Scotland’s chances of progression to the last-32 after defeat to Morocco.


    There's also our daily 'do you know' trivia as well as a profile of our latest Star of Soccer, Ecuador and Chelsea’s Kendry Paez.


    Host: Ian Irving

    Guests: Liam Twomey & Liam Tharme

    Featuring: Henry Bushnell, James Horncastle, Jordan Campbell

    Exec Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou

    Videographer: Grayson Moody

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    39 mins
  • Ornstein transfer latest: Liverpool + Spurs make big moves
    Jun 19 2026

    While all eyes are on the World Cup, the summer transfer window is also now beginning to hot up!


    Ian Irving is joined in-studio by Jay Harris and Tim Spiers as we discuss the latest from the World Cup as well as checking in with David Ornstein on the latest on the transfer front.


    With Liverpool confirming the signing of Victor Munoz what could it mean for their pursuit of Yan Diomande, while Spurs have signing Jan Paul van Hecke but remain interested in Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali.


    We also round-up the latest from day eight at the World Cup with Josh Kloke reporting on Canada's first-ever World Cup win as well as USMNT writer Henry Bushnell bringing us up to speed with the mood in the camp ahead of taking on Australia.


    Plus there's our daily 'do you know' trivia as well as a profile of our latest Star of Soccer, Morocco's Yassine Bounou.


    Host: Ian Irving

    With: Jay Harris and Tim Spiers

    Featuring: Josh Kloke, David Ornstein and Henry Bushnell

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins