The Mainly Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A weekly sports podcast covering the hot topics in the footballing and sporting world | Based in Media City, Salford | Co-created and hosted by George Carden, Jack Heale and Mikey Partington.
George, Mikey and Jack sat down with Conall Bartlett, a 23-year old referee, who most recently was a linesman in the FA Cup First Round proper back in November, for the second episode of their 'Inside the life of series'.
Conall discussed his early beginnings with his local football side, the transition into becoming a referee at 16 and his early career as a referee. Conall also spoke about the pros and cons of being a linesman and referee, some of the most talented players he's been on the pitch with and what a match day looks like for an official. The boys also discussed VAR, England's top referees and Conall's other career!
Jack, George and Mikey sat down with Bristol Rovers defender Tom Davies, currently on loan with Barrow AFC, as part of their brand new ‘Inside the life of’ series.
Tom discussed his beginnings at Manchester United, dropping down to non-league and working at McDonald‘s, his climb back up the football pyramid and overcoming injury problems. We also spoke to Tom about his favourite managers.
Tom‘s footballing journey started with Manchester United, before a move to Blackburn Rovers where he was released aged 16. Davies spent a few years playing non-league, learning his trade at FC United of Manchester, before getting his break into pro football again with Fleetwood Town. Tom has also played for Portsmouth, Coventry City, Accrington Stanley and has a wealth of Football League experience.
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In today's episode - George, Mikey and Jack discuss the recent European football, including Liverpool vs Atletico, Dortmund's fantastic victory over PSG and Wolves' 4-0 win over Espanyol. We also discuss the tight battle for the top six in the Premier League, Tyson Fury's dominant victory over Deontay Wilder and debate our favourite Premier League kit of all time.
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In the second episode of the mini series - Jack, George and Mikey reminisce on their junior football memories, favourite moments and best goals.
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In today's episode - Mikey, George and Jack discuss Manchester City's recent breaching of the Financial Fair Play regulations, the concept of the recent Premier League winter break and look at the league's winners and losers from last month's transfer window.
We also introduce our new end of episode feature, the weekly wheel!
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In our new mini-series, we discuss the tales of amateur football, from the play ground to the boggy pitch. Jack, George and Mikey reminisce on their favourite footballing memories as professional amateurs.
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In today's episode - George, Mikey and Ben discuss England's record breaking Euro qualifying campaign, the Women's Super League weekend, the other nations of the British Isles and their Euro qualification chances plus the upcoming Premier League weekend.
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Mikey, George and Jack discuss Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, the players in the Premier League who have impressed them the most, the MLS Cup Final, England's T20 win over New Zealand in the cricket and our thoughts on KSI's victory over Logan Paul in their recent fight at the Staples Centre.
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In todays episode - Jack, George and Mikey discuss Gareth Southgate's most recent England selection, their early Premier League relegation thoughts, what signings have impressed (or not impressed) in the first few months of the season and Sunday morning's fight between KSI and Logan Paul.
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In today's episode - George, Jack and Mikey discuss all things Premier League, the recent VAR controversies, the unfortunate incidents of racism tarnishing the name of football, Huddersfield's upturn in form under the Cowley brothers and Andy Murray's European Open Singles win.
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In today's episode George, Jack and Mikey discuss the Champions League Final, the Nations League Final, the FIFA Women's World Cup and Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr.
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In today's episode - Jack, George and Harry discuss the Championship play offs, the early managerial movements of the season including Brighton appointing Graham Potter and Lampard & Bielsa's potential exits, who can replace Vincent Kompany and how will the relegated teams might fare next season in the Championship.
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In today's episode Jack, George and Cian discuss the title race between Liverpool and Manchester City as well as the full English in the Champions League and Europa League as we see an all-English final for the first time ever.
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In today's episode - George, Jack and Mikey discuss the Champions League Semi-Final, Ajax's golden generation, who deserved the POTS and YPOTS, their favourite players outside the top six, the Championship play off race and predictions for how the promoted teams will do next season.
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In today's episode, Jack and George discuss the rising popularity and increase in attendance in women's football, the FA Cup Semi-Final, rising ticket prices for Champions League ties, England's success against the Czechs and Montenegrins in Euro qualifying and how far they can go in the future.
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In today's episode, George, Jack and Mikey discuss recent football violence issues that have come up in the last week, Blackpool’s release from Oyston’s clutches, our Champions League review, Zizou’s return, the Premier League relegation fight, Southgate's England selection and for our sport in focus we will be discussing the Cheltenham Races.
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In today's episode, Jack, George and Mikey discuss the Kepa Arrizablaga saga from the Carabao Cup final, Leicester City's managerial situation, Newcastle United's upturn in form, the race for sixth place in the Championship, Bolton's ownership and the Six Nations.
In today's episode - George, Jack and Jonas discuss Chelsea's transfer embargo, all things Champions and Europa League, Sunday's clash between Manchester United and Liverpool and Anthony Joshua's Heavyweight title fight with Jarrell Miller.
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In today's episode, Jack and George discuss recent sexism issues in Football, John Hartson calling Ederson 'Emerson' along with other mistakes in City's FA Cup tie against Newport, the race for the Europa League in the Premier League, the FA cup final eight and the commencement of the Rugby Super League.
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Thank you for clicking on episode 5 of 'The Mainly Football Podcast'! Today George, Jack and Mikey discuss the title race in both the Championship and Premier League, the best, the worst and downright weirdest January signings, the Super Bowl between the Patriots and the Rams and the spectacular rise of the MLS in recent seasons.
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Welcome back to the fourth episode of The Mainly Football Podcast. We are finally back from our Christmas breaks and are ready to chat all things Football!
In today's episode we discuss the FA Cup 4th Round, the new Premier League managerial appointments, the problem of diving in the Premier League, Chelsea's recent loan business, the saga around Callum Hudson-Odoi and much more!
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Thank you for clicking on the third episode of The Mainly Football Podcast! In today's episode - George, Jack and returning guest, Mikey, will be discussing all things Champions and Europa League, revealing their Xmas-themed dream 5-aside teams, making our 2019 Football predictions and competing in George's extra tough football quiz.
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In today's episode - Jack, George and today's guest Oli discuss Raheem Sterling's stand against negative press, the Balon D'Or men and women winners, England's plethora of young talent, Jesse Lingard's return, Ralph Hassenhuttel 'The Alpine Klopp' and the recent controversies in Cricket.
Welcome to the first ever episode of The Mainly Football Podcast!
Today George, Jack and today's guest Mikey will be talking about the intense relegation battle in the Premier League, the Ruben Loftus-Cheek dilemma, Emery's Arsenal transformation, who the best player outside the top six is and the WBC Heavyweight Title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.