The Big Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
Daniel Thomas
Dan, Paul, Kaan and special guests cast a scathing eye over the week's football/soccer and provide insight and analysis to the beautiful game.
We are BACK for a special bumper edition that unfortunately may be our last podcast for a while.
Dan, Paul and Kaan cover the end to the season starting with the events in Paris at the weekend (on and off the pitch), as well as wrapping up how teams fared this season across the Premier Leeague and the Football League.
START - 28 mins - Champions League final
29 mins- 1hr 6 mins- Premier League season review
1hr 7 mins - END - Football League & Playoffs
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Join the regular gang for a quick run through today's events surrounding Chelsea after the new of the UK government imposing sanctions on Roman Abramovich. We discuss:
What does this mean for the rest of Chelsea's season?
How and when will Chelsea get sold?
Will there now be more scrutiny over football club ownership in the Premier League?
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We are back! After an extended break your host Dan returns with regulars Kaan and Paul.
Lots to talk about with current events happening, we discuss the announcement from Roman Abramovich and reflect on the impact his ownership of Chelsea has had in the Premier League.
Full agenda below:
Start - 22 mins - Chelsea, Abramovich and impact on football of current world events
23 mins - 37 mins - Leeds, Bielsa and the relegation battle
38 mins - 60 mins - Top 4 and title race
61 mins - End - The Football League
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Join the regular team as we cover a busy and packed agenda this week. We look at what on earth is going on at Everton and Watford as they make managerial changes, talk about the implications of the new loan rules and the state of football this winter with games piled up and teams on a break. what is the answer? Join us for another fun discussion as always.
Start - 12 mins - Everton & Watford
12 mins - 22 mins - PL postponements 22 mins - 30 mins - Loan rule changes 30 mins - 36 mins - Winter break 37 mins - 44 mins - Granit Xhaka 45 mins - End - Afcon
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Join your host Dan and regular guests Kaan & Paul as we take a look ahead at the EFL cup semi finals this week and cover the key talking points from the weekend and focus on the two Manchester clubs for very differing reasons.
Start - 14 mins - EFL cup semi finals
15 mins - 35 mins - VAR incidents 36 mins - 55 mins - Man City & the title race/Top 4 56 mins - 1:12 mins - Man Utd under Rangnick 1:13 mins to end - Football league latest
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Join your regular host Dan and guests Kaan and Paul as we discuss how football navigates through the murky Covid waters and whether matches should be being played with so many players testing positive.
We also take stock of the table with most teams now having played half their fixtures and have run down of the football league.
Start - 18 mins - Covid and football
19 mins - 23 mins - FA cup replays
24 mins - 34 mins - VAR /referring over the weekend
35 mins - 45 mins - Premier League table
46 mins - End - The Football League
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This week Dan & Kaan are joined by a special guest in the form of our returning Villa fan Matt.
Lot's going on at Villa at the moment and we get stuck in to Dean Smith's departure, the early assessment of Gerrard's first games in charge and discuss what's happening with Jack Grealish at City.
START - 6 mins - Covid & football (again) 7 mins - 12 mins - Villa disallowed goal 13 mins - 23 mins - Dean Smith 24 mins - 46 mins - Steven Gerrard 47 mins - END - Jack Grealish
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This week we take a look at how, why and where it has gone wrong for Everton and ask if they will stick with Rafa Benitez.
As the top three seem to be pulling away we discuss if anyone else can catch them and we touch on a more serious side of game reflecting on the increasing amount of cardiac arrests in top level football.
START - 20mins - Everton and Rafa Benitez 21 mins - 28 mins - Cardiac arrests in football 29 mins - END - top three race for the title
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This week we have a slimmed down line up of Kaan and Paul to pick the bones out of Ole Solskjaer's departure at Man Utd and discuss what is next for the club.
We also assess the early performance of managers who are in new jobs ans cast an eye at some of the teams still struggling at the wrong end of the table.
Paul gives us a run through of the movers and shakers in the football league after his weekend trip to Charlton.
Start - 30 mins - Ole's sacking
31 mins - 40 mins - New managers and the relegation battle
41 mins - End - League 1 and football league round up
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We are back! After another short break we return to dissect what sort of a title race we have on our hands. Are we down to only three serious contenders now or are West ham in it as well?
Join us for another fun discussion as we cover the managerial merry go round and debate whether every club is going to appoint a former player at some point.
Start - 15 mins - Title race
15 mins - 26 mins - Managerial vacancies
26 mins - 45 mins - Former players as managers
45 min - 50 mins - Future of the League Cup
50 mins - End - Jeff Stelling leaving Soccer Saturday
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After a week off the big football podcast is back with your usual host Dan and guests Kaan and Paul. We talk through the big Super Sunday game where the old rivals of Man United and Liverpool met at Old Trafford on Sunday.
We also get round to covering the Newcastle takeover and the various controversies surrounding that.
A good fun discussion as always please listen and share!
Start - 28 mins - Man Utd v Liverpool
29 mins - 39 mins - Newcastle take over
40 mins - End - We discuss Norwich & Watford and take a quick run through the Championship
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Join us this week we take a look at what's becoming one of the key fixtures of the season as Liverpool and Man City battled it out Anfield providing some genuine 'Super' Sunday entertainment.
As we go in to the second International break we also pause to look up and down the Premier League table and assess who's happy and who's looking over their shoulder at this stage, plus a bit of late doors Beckham nostalgia thrown in to boot.
Start - 16 mins - Liverpool V Man City recap and analysis
17 mins - 40 mins - Premier League table so far
41 mins - End - AOB: Klopp, UEFA fines (or lack of), 'that' free kick against Greece
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This week we are back to full strength with host Dan back in the chair and is joined by your usual guests Paul & Kaan.
We start off by paying tribute to two greats of the English game who we have sadly lost very recently.
We then move on to cover the NLD, the top 4 and we weigh up the chances of the chasing pack.
Start - 6 mins - Tribute to Roger Hunt & Jimmy Greaves
7 mins - 17 mins - North London derby
18 mins - 33 mins - The Top 4 weekend results
34 mins - 40 mins - A word on Leicester
41 mins -44 mins - The chasing pack
45 mins - 47 mins - Forest & Derby
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As European football takes centre stage again with the return of the Champions League this week Kaan and Paul discuss the state of European football and where the balance of power now lies.
We also run the rule over the first round of Champions League fixtures with a focus on the four English teams and round off the show with a look at some stories closer to home in the Premier League.
Start - 21:00 State of European football
22:00 - 32:00 Champions League round 1
33:00 - End - Premier league focus on Palace, Leeds & Newcastle
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This week we welcome back our regular host Dan who is joined by your usual guests Paul & Kaan.
As it's international week we discuss the merits or otherwise of World Cup qualifying during a pandemic and some of the unsavoury scenes that were witnessed last week in Hungary.
We also talk about the future of Match of the Day and debate the merits of safe standing. Please listen, enjoy and share!
Start -11:00 - Int'l football, Qatar 2022 & Covid 12:00 - 20:00 - England v Hungary 21:00 - 31:00 - Match of the Day 32:00 - End - Safe standing
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In a Big Football Podcast first we are without our usual host Dan this week, so this weeks edition is hosted by your regular guests Kaan & Paul.
We take a look at how the Premier league is starting to shape up as we head into the International break as well as covering some of the latest transfer news including one super star returning to the Premier League.
Start - 23:00 - Premier League report cards
24:00 - 36:00 - The return of Cristiano Ronaldo
37:00 - 45:00 - Deadline day transfers
46:00 - 53:00 - Football league round up
53:00 - End - England games preview
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In tribute to a dearly departed family member, this weeks specially dedicated episode of The Big Football Podcast covers some of the bigger stories surrounding the game after the first round of Premier League fixtures as well as a run through of who we think is going to make waves this season in the Football League.
Your regulars Dan, Paul & Kaan take a look at:
Start - 10:00 - Mikel Arteta's future as Arsenal manager
11:00 - 24:00 - How is football dealing with COVID outbreaks
25:00 - 33:00 - Refs & VAR so far in the new season
34:00 -38:00 - The uglier side of fans returning to stadiums
39:00 - 54:00 League 1, 2 & Championship round up so far and predictions
55:00 - End - West Hams flying start and Jesse Lingards future
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The Premier League is back for a new season and so is the Big Football Podcast. Your regulars Dan, Paul and Kaan take a look at how we believe the season is going to pan out answering those all important questions..
Who's gonna win the league?
Who's getting relegated?
Who are the surprise packages going to be?
and we run the rule over some of the opening weekend results along the way as well.
Start - 31:00 - The top four and their chances this season
32:00 - 35:00 - Best of the rest
35:00 - 45:00 - Newly promoted sides and who's going to struggle
46:00 - End - Surprise packages and who's going to stand out this season
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In this special edition of The Big Football Podcast, we look back on the group stage of the tournament and look at England’s task against Germany. We also look at the highs and lows of the tournament, and look forward to knockout stages.
We also consider why Spurs and Everton can’t appoint a manager and whether Arsenal need Ben White. A fun episode as always, please check it out.
Start – 25:00 – England’s group and how to beat Germany; 25:00 – 36:00 – The best and worst of Euro 2020 in 2021; 36:00 – 47:00 – Final 4 predictons; 47:00 – End – Spurs, Everton, AOB.
Apologies for the low quality audio, the recording was not great.
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In this special edition of The Big Football Podcast, we preview Euro 2020 in 2021. We take a detailed look at England’s tournament preparation and prospects, analyse the tournament on a group by group basis and predict the outcome of the tournament.
Start – 03:30 – Playoff and general football roundup; 03:30 – 34:30 – England’s squad, preparations and prospects; 34:40 – 1:10 - Euro 2020 breakdown; 1:10 – End – Predictions and miscellaneous.
Apologies for the low quality audio, the recording was not great.
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In this special edition of The Big Football Podcast, Dan is joined by The Liverpool Way’s Dave Usher and Stu Montagu as we discuss Liverpool’s season. We also discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold, whether it’s a mistake to let Gini Wijnaldum walk away, Roberto Firmino’s future, and what the club need to do to improve over the summer as well as the involvement in the failed Super League.
A BUMPER episode, please check it out and hit subscribe. Also check out TLW at www.liverpoolway.co.uk
Start – 30:00 – A review of the season and how 3rd is a minor miracle; 30:00 – 40:15 - Trent’s place in Euro 2020 squad; 40:15 – 58:45 - Wijnaldum’s contract; 58:45 – 1:05 - Roberto Firmino; 1:05 – 1:19 – How Liverpool can improve; 1:19 – End – Liverpool’s Super League mistake.
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In this week’s BUMPER episode of The Big Football Podcast, we review the Premier League season in full.
Thank you for all your support through the season and we’ll be back regularly in August.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we assess the decision to extend the TV deal by another three years, Leicester’s success in the FA Cup Final and what the next few weeks holds for Chelsea.
A fun episode as always, check it out.
Start - 02:30 – Playoff final correction and memories 02:30 – 16:00 - TV deal rollover; 16:00 – 25:30 – Leicester City; 25:30 – 40:00 - Chelsea’s big week; 40:00 – End – AOB.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we assess the final day of the Football League season and take a brief look at the playoffs, how UEFA are punishing the would be breakaway clubs, the Champions League final location and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal future.
A fun episode as always, check it out.
Start - 21:30 - Football League climax; 21:30 – 32:30- UEFA punishments for the breakaway clubs, Champions League final location; 32:30 – 47:45 - Mikel Arteta’s future; 47:45 – Playoff memories
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we talk about the fallout from the collapse of the European Super League, whether fans can play a role in the future of club ownership, and a brief review around the weekend’s football.
A fun episode as always, check it out.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we talk about the instant return to the Premier League, the VERY topical subject of the European Super League and how it will effect the proposed Champions League revamp, the proposed social media blackout, the future of VAR and other business.
A fun episode as always, check it out.
Start – 11:00 – Congratulations to Norwich and Paul’s trivia corner; 11:00 – 43:00 – THE EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE; 43:00 – 54:00 – Social media blackout; 54:00 – 01:08 – The future of VAR; 01:08 – End – Any other business
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we talk about the race for the top four, the race for Erling Haaland’s signature and the legacy of Sergio Aguero, the return of fans to stadiums, the promotion run ins in the Football League and a novelty topic of which footballer you could clone.
A fun episode as always, check it out.
Start – 12:45 – The race for the top four; 12:45 – 30:45– Erling Braut Haaland’s future and Sergio Aguero’s legacy; 30:45 – 56:15 – Football League promotion races; 56:15– End – Which player would you clone?
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we talk about the international football results so far and how the Home Nations and Ireland are in different phases of development. We also discuss Norway and Germany taking a stand for Human Rights in Qatar, Dan puts a bounty on the AFCON and Dan, Paul and Kaan name their England 23 man squad for Euro 2020 in 2021.
A fun episode as always, check it out.
Start – 16:00 – Weird results this weekend, Wales, Scotland and Ireland; 16:00 – 31:00 – The World Cup in Qatar, Norway and Germany protests; 31:00 – 55:00 – Euro 2020 in 2021 23 man squads; 55:50– End – AOB, Euro 2020 predictions, random Premier League and Euro memories.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we talk about the life and times of Peter Lorimer and Frank Worthington. We also discuss the demise of Football Index, the new WSL TV deal, Paul speaks brilliantly on Football’s Darkest Secret, THE STUPIDITY OF INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC and season ticket renewals heralding light at the end of the tunnel.
Please check it out, subscribe and share.
Start – 10:30 – Peter Lorimer and Frank Worthington; 10:30 – 19:45 – The collapse of Football Index; 19:45 – 29:45 – WSL; 29:45 – 42:20 – Football’s Darkest Secret; 42:20 – 39:45 - INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS A STUPID IDEA; 49:45 – 55:50 - Season ticket renewals out; 55:50 – End - AOB
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan grumbles about football existing, Paul bemoans the inconsistency of the handball rule, and Kaan considers whether or not Solskjaer has a hex over Guardiola.
We also analyse the relegation fight and how Norwich have plotted a route back towards the Premier League.
Please check it out, subscribe and share.
Start – 50:30 – Liverpool’s misery, football without fans, Manchester derby; 15:45 – 26:45 ; Rangers and Steven Gerrard 26:45 – 33:15 – Relegation battle; 33:15 – 41:00 – Handball rule; 41:00 – End – AOB
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In this week’s BUMPER episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan welcome special guest and Mallorcan music producer Andrew “B Flat” Vega to talk all things Barcelona – the financial crisis, Lionel Messi, the transfer “strategy” and how Barcelona can turn their finances around.
We also talk Lee Mason’s catastrophe and “injury” at West Brom and make some predictions for the top 4 as the race heats up.
Please check it out, subscribe and share.
Start – 50:30 – Barcelona; 50:30 – 59:30 – Lee Mason isn’t very good at his job; 59:30 – 1:14:30 – Race for the top 4; 1:14:30 – End – Glenn Roeder, AOB.
Available on Podbean, Spotify. Itunes and Amazon Music. Remember to check out Andrew “B Flat” Vega on YouTube.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss Jose Mourinho’s issues and future at Tottenham, the fallout from the Merseyside derby, whether England might have to host Euro 2020 in 2021 and why substituting a substitute is a cardinal sin.
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Start – 20:15 – Mourinho under pressure, can he fix the problems at Spurs; 20:15 – 37:15 – The Merseyside derby and players tripping over their shoelaces; 37:15 – 48:00 – England’s readiness to hold Euro 2020 in 2021; 48:00 – 56:00 – Tuschel and Hudson-Odoi, substituting a substitute; 56:00 - End – AOB.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss the challenging subject of racial abuse on social media and how tech giants need to do more to stamp it out.
We also look at whether Harry Kane has reached the pinnacle of what he can achieve at Tottenham, whether Fulham can put together a run and stay up and early contenders for the England squad for Euro 2020 in 2021.
Please check it out, subscribe and share.
Start – 19:30 – Racial abuse of footballers on social media; 19:30 – 37:15 – The future of Harry Kane; 37:15 – 45:45 – Can Fulham make a late survival bid?; 45:45 – End – Early contenders for Euro 2020 in 2021.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss the weekend’s football. Dan concedes the title race and discusses the issues Liverpool are having.
We also discuss the inbound action against gambling sponsorship in football, the promotion race in the Championship hotting up and Mike Dean’s bad week.
A fun show as always, please check it out.
Start – 22:30 - The title “race” and detailed analysis of Liverpool’s loss to Manchester City; 22:30 – 36:30 – Gambling advertising in football; 36:30 – 42:05 - Championship promotion race hotting up; 42:05 – End - Refereeing catastrophes/any other business.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan are joined by Wolves fan Rob Rudge, who gives his views on why Wolves are having a poor season and identifies where improvements are required.
We also discuss the slow death of the January transfer deadline despite the best attempts of JIM WHITE, why Manchester United are struggling in big games and
A fun show as always, please check it out. Available on Podbean, Spotify, iTunes and Amazon Music.
Start – 20:00 – Wolves and their struggles; 20:00 – 22:50 - 3 at the back discussion; 22:50 – 36:00 - The slow death of the January transfer window; 36:00 – 46:15 - Manchester United’s inability to win the big games; 46:15 - - Ronaldo and Messi and miscellaneous European memories; 1:02:45 – Other business
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we discuss the end of Frank Lampard’s time at Chelsea – what next for the Blues and for Lampard?
We also discuss the much overdue clarification of the offside rule so as you can be deemed to be interfering in play when you’re 15 yards offside, the proposed changes to the format of the Champions League and reminisce about Gazetta Football Italia.
A packed edition as always, please check it out.
Start – 22:30 – Lampard 22:30 – 33:35 – The offside rule 33:35 – 49:35 – Proposed Champions League changes 49:35 – end – Gazetta Football Italia/AOB
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we dissect the stalemate between Liverpool and Manchester United. Kaan discusses United’s tactics and Dan highlights concerns about Liverpool’s front three.
We also discuss Mesut Ozil’s legacy at Arsenal and why it all fell a bit flat, and why it was the right time for him to move on and what next for Wolves, who are having a bit of a struggle.
A packed edition as always, please check it out.
Start – 31:00 – Fallout from SKY’S SUNDAY SPECTACULAR; 31:00 – 40:30 – Mesut Ozil; 40:30 – 54:00 – Wolves having a struggle; 54 – End – Other Business.
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In this week’s episode of The Big Football Podcast, we discuss the possibility of Robbie Savage and Steve McManaman getting gunged, the inevitability of the football season needing a pause, a COVID disrupted FA Cup third round with rays of hope for the competition and a very detailed look at the TV rights situation which is causing some Premier League clubs to become alarmed.
A packed edition as always, please check it out.
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Happy New Year!
In 2021’s first edition of The Big Football Podcast, we discuss Frank Lampard being under huge pressure and how the younger managers are getting bigger jobs earlier in their careers. We also assess Pochettino’s decision to pad out his managerial CV at PSG, the decreasing importance of the January transfer window and football’s struggle with players adhering to restrictions due to the lure of big bottomed Latino girls.
We also talk about Port Vale making managerial changes, Joey Barton and Gazetta Football Italia! A fun listen as always, please check it out.
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In 2020’s final edition of The Big Football Podcast, we wish you a happy 2021. We discuss COVID postponements and the possibility of disruption further down the line, the title race and the compressed league table, Frank Lampard and Steve Bruce beginning to come under pressure and Sheffield United’s bleak situation.
We also look at the two Potteries clubs and their respective fortunes and Brentford putting a run together. A fun show as always, please check it out. Happy New Year!
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In this week’s edition of The Big Football Podcast, The Big Football Podcast wishes you a Merry Christmas. We discuss Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford at the Sports Personality of the Year and the role of the modern captain. We also analyse whether Leicester City can sustain their dangerous form, the managerial changes at West Brom and Watford and the bizarre compromise of 9 players being named on the bench. Oh, and a bit of darts too!
A fun show as always, please check it out. Merry Christmas!
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In this week’s edition of The Big Football Podcast, Dan goes into great detail on the life and times of Gerard Houllier and we assess his impact on British football. Paul also assesses Arteta’s prospects of seeing out the year, the slow return to multiple games in the same kick off slot and a brief look at who needs what as the transfer window prepares to SWING OPEN.
A fun show as always.
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In this week’s special edition of The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Kaan have a chat with the BBC’s own Tom Rostance, he of live text fame. Dan and Tom reminisce about their time on a Journalism degree in Preston and Teletext. We also explore the BBC’s live text updates and how they work, the thought process of what goes into a fast moving situation and the brilliance of Barry Davies. Tom also offers advice on how to break into the industry in today’s difficult environment.
A really, really interesting and fascinating show. Please check it out and share.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss how we should respect the Black Lives Matter movement, Dan opens up on his mental health and the importance of attending football matches and the socially distanced Anfield experience. Paul and Kaan appraise the impact of the new Brexit rules on youth team football and Paul runs the rule over Mikel Arteta’s mounting problems at Arsenal.
A packed show as always, so please check it out.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss head injuries and how football needs to improve with diagnosis and decision making. We also discuss Jürgen Klopp vs BT Sport and Chris Wilder, Sheffield United’s struggles, the magic of the FA Cup being at risk in 2021, the lives and careers of Diego Maradona and Papa Bouba Diop whilst also anticipating Celtic’s next move.
A packed show as always, so please check it out.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan are joined by Stu Montagu. We talk about the use of statistics in football, analyse how they have changed the sport and transfers. We also discuss Guardiola’s new contract and City’s struggles, Tottenham’s title challenge, and the devastating loss to Soccer Saturday of Tony Pulis.
A packed show as always, so please check it out.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Kaan are joined by Aston Villa season ticket holder Matt Passant. We talk about Ray Clemence, Aston Villa’s season so far, Jack Grealish and his international standing and the best goalkeepers in the league. Matt also gives some brilliant insight into goalkeeper coaching and how kids are being coached.
We also discuss the embarrassment that is the Daily Mail, Mason Greenwood and the international weekend. A packed show as always, please give us a download and a subscribe.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan embark on a discussion significantly brisker than the vote counting in Nevada. We discuss who needs the international break and who doesn’t. Dan cuts a promo on those who don’t want 5 substitutions whilst Paul and Kaan keep the handbrake on. We also congratulate Marcus Rashford again, discuss what constitutes the perfect penalty (not Ademola Lookman!) and the weekend’s cup football.
A packed show as always, please check it out.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss the life and career of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, and talk about the impact of dementia on ex footballers. Kaan assesses the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and we consider the difficulties of Euro 2020 in 2021. Southampton, Wycombe and Bolton are also discussed.
A packed show as always.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan have nothing but praise for Marcus Rashford. We also discuss how long before Fulham make a change, why we are playing too much football and why it's a problem, more VAR catastrophes and the future of the Premier League's TV deal.
A packed show as always.
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In a special edition of The Big Football Podcast, Dan sits down with Dave Usher, the editor of The Liverpool Way fanzine and website. They discuss Liverpool's mentality, recent results, David Coote, Curtis Jones and the role of the Academy.
A really fun episode for Liverpool fans so please check it out and subscribe. You can find Dave and TLW at www.liverpoolway.co.uk and joining the forum is free.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan have their hands full. Dan tries to make sense of the refereeing in the Merseyside derby, the large number of late goals in this week’s Premier League are discussed, the problems of PPV are brought up again and the finances of the European super clubs are broken down.
A packed show as always.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Paul are joined by Stu Montagu, who gives some fascinating insight into how the semi-pro level of football has had to adapt to the COVID-19 situation. The Premier League's dastardly PPV plan is also dissected and we take a detailed look at Project Big Picture and how it is actually a pretty reasonable idea with some exceptions.
A packed show as always.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan channels his inner Dusty Rhodes and cuts a promo on Liverpool and Adrián, Kaan handles Manchester United's humbling with a lot more dignity and Paul analyses the transfer window. A packed show as always.
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As we all get ready for the weekend's fixtures, spare a thought for Bury fans. The club is not dead but has no fixtures, players or a manager. Dan and Kaan speak to James Bentley about his experiences as a Bury fan, what went wrong and what the future holds.
A truly heartbreaking listen, and The Big Football Podcast would like to thank James again for coming on to speak about something so painful.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, the handball rule is discussed and ridiculed widely, Man City and Burnley are analysed side by side and Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss why there's more crazy scorelines than ever before.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Kaan returns after 8 years in the wilderness, Dan cuts his first promo of the season on refereeing and Paul explains the sad situation at Macclesfield Town.
Week 2 of the Premier League season is analysed in full.
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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Paul cover everything you need to know on what happened in Week 1 of the Premier League. In this BUMPER edition, Dan worries about Liverpool, Paul enthuses about Arsenal and Kaan is again absent but will be joining us soon. We also preview the 2020/21 season.
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In the first episode of The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Paul discuss the one of a kind 2019/20 season, talk about the title race, relegation, the underachievers and the overachievers.