Its all Ifs and Buts: Recent Episodes
Tommy, Alex and Sam
Mauricio Pochettino got his first competitive win as Chelsea boss, thanks to a 3-0 win over Luton Town. Tommy was pleased with what he saw, and chats through the remaining business which needs doing before the window shuts.
Sam was delighted with Spurs win at Bournemouth, with a 7/9 start being a very positive opening to Ange Postecoglou's first Premier League campaign.
Newcastle v Liverpool had many talking points, we debate the refereeing calls made, and also Mike Dean's comments from last week about VAR.
Tommy hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we get a bit stuck on the Crossover Grid...
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Ange Postecoglou won his first home game in charge of Tottenham, Sam talks us through how pleased he has been with Spurs start to the season.
Mauricio Pochettino didn't get his first win in charge of Chelsea, losing 3-1 at West Ham. Tommy isn't going overboard just yet though.
Ipswich made it 3 wins from 3 on their return to the Championship, breaking club records in the process. Alex discusses his away day at QPR, with Town sitting top of the table.
Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we bring a new feature to the pod, 'Crossover Grid'. Play along with us!
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The Premier League got back under way this weekend, with Mauricio Pochettino & Ange Postecoglou in new surroundings.
Tommy was at Burnley v Man City on Friday, and then Chelsea v Liverpool on Sunday. He takes us through what he saw in both matches, and how proud he was to see Josh Cullen captain the clarets in the season opener.
We discuss the addition of Moises Caicedo to this Chelsea team, and the fees Todd Boehly has been paying out since he arrived.
Sam was pleased with what he saw from his newly styled Spurs, including a standout performance from Yves Bissouma.
Alex is very happy with Ipswich’s start to life back in the Championship, but he’s not getting carried away…yet.
Sam finishes the episode by hosting the new season of Forgotten Footballer, but it’s safe to say Tommy & Alex haven’t trained hard enough in pre season!
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is nearly upon us, so after a 2-month summer break we catch up to give our thoughts on what we expect to see in the forthcoming campaign.
Tommy talks us through Chelsea's busy transfer window, and Sam has liked what he has seen from Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham pre-season.
And of course, we have to discuss the ongoing Harry Kane saga!
After this we go through all our season predictions...which we are sure will all be wrong come May!
The episode finishes with our 'Signing of the Season' draft.
Thanks for listening, and bring on 23/24!
After what felt like the longest season ever, we've finally reached the end, and what a season it was for Manchester City.
Premier League, FA Cup & Champions League winners, with the Citizens getting their hands on the trophy they coveted most with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan.
We debate whether this really is the best English team we've seen.
West Ham also tasted European Glory last week, beating Fiorentina 2-1 in the Conference League final. We discuss how big an achievement it was for The Hammers, and how tournaments should be taken more seriously.
Tottenham appointed former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, but how does Sam feel about the appointment?
We have a 2nd place shootout on Forgotten Footballer, and Tommy also brings a new game to the table.
Thank you for listening throughout the season, see you next time!
The 2022/23 Premier League season has come to an end.
We discuss what went wrong for Leeds & Leicester and who might be sold in a relegation firesale.
We also go through our pre-season predictions and talk about just how bad some of them were!
We then give out our End of Season awards, and manage to somehow put together a Team of the Season which we 'loosely' agree on.
Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we give a mini FA Cup final preview.
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A full Premier League run down this week as we discuss all the big talking points ahead of the season finale on Sunday.
Man City made it five Premier League titles in six seasons last weekend, we discuss how they did it and just how good Pep Guardiola is in the managerial pantheon.
Two of Everton, Leicester & Leeds will be relegated this week, we make our predictions on who will beat the drop.
We discuss the successes of Newcastle and Brighton, as they qualified for the Champions & Europa League respectively.
Tommy also has a point to put forward on Youth team players to minutes ratio at the end of the season.
In the final round of Forgotten Footballer, Tommy hosts. Can Sam secure his first title...
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For the first time in 23 years...Ipswich are promoted! Alex talks us through what was an amazing day for him and his team after years of stagnation and decline.
We discuss the latest goings on at Spurs & Chelsea, and also focus on the relegation battle. Could we really see Leicester playing in the Championship next season?
Man City & Real Madrid drew 1-1 in their Champions League semi-final first leg, we debate the key battles from that game.
Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we finish the episode with 'Our favourite days as a football fan'.
Thank you for listening, and uppa town!
Man City took a big step towards another Premier League title on Wednesday, beating Arsenal comfortably at the Etihad. What are our opinions on the dynasty they have created? And is it starting to get boring!?
Tottenham had a shocking weekend, losing 6-1 at Newcastle which saw the end of Christian Stellini as Interim Manager. Sam gives us his thoughts on where it has all gone wrong.
More of the same for Frank Lampard and Chelsea, limping to a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford. But with Mauricio Pochettino on the potential horizon, where do we see them next year?
And its a HUUUUUUGE week for Ipswich, as they went 3-0, 3-0 at Peterborough & Barnsley, leaving them 2 points away from promotion...Alex builds up what could be an amazing Saturday.
Sam hosts forgotten footballer again following last week's debacle, and we end the pod with a comparison from Arsenal's current team, against the great Spurs team which challenged for titles under Poch.
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It was nerve-wracking midweek for Ipswich as they were in unfamilar territory, losing at half-time! But Kieran McKenna's men found a way to get the win, meaning with 4 games to go they sit 2nd.
Alex runs us through the last few weeks, and previews a huge week as Town travel to Peterborough & Barnsley, who both occupy playoff places.
Chelsea limped out of the Champions League following a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid, but Tommy defends the sacking of Graham Potter, despite Chelsea losing their first four games under Frank Lampard.
Spurs lost 3-2 at home to Bournemouth, with Sam raging at his teams current situation. He wants changes ahead of Sundays trip to Newcastle, a crucial game in their quest to finish top 4.
Sam then finishes the episode by hosting Forgotten Footballer, BUT there's a surprise in store with the end result...
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We've been away for a month and A LOT has happened!
Both Chelsea & Spurs have sacked their managers, with Frank Lampard back in charge of the Blues til the end of the season whilst Tottenham's former number two Cristian Stellini takes the reigns for them. Tommy & Sam dissect all the drama and discuss where it leaves them heading into the final stages of the campaign.
The title race took a twist at the weekend with Arsenal letting a 2-0 lead slip at Anfield, who do we think is in the box seat now?
And the battle to avoid the drop is wide open, we debate who we think will survive.
Its been a great few weeks for Alex's Ipswich, with 8 wins from 9 putting them back in the automatic promotion mix, but does he think they'll get over the line?
Tommy hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer to finish the pod.
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We dig deep into Tottenham’s recent struggles following their exits in the FA Cup & Champions League. Is Antonio Conte leaving? Would Pochettino return?
Chelsea have had a positive week, is it the start of some positive momentum for Potter?
Liverpool spanked Man Utd 7-0! We discuss whether it was a fluke or whether there are more deep rooted concerns for the Red Devils.
And following Arsenal’s late winner at the weekend, we debate where our money is for the Title.
Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft is ‘Humiliation’.
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This week it was Sam vs Tommy, Tottenham vs Chelsea as Graham Potter took his Blues to North London. The result went with form, as Spurs won 2-0 thanks to goals from Oliver Skipp & Harry Kane. Tommy cant hide his pain at where his Chelsea side are, and goes through what needs changing, and how he feels about the clubs current form.
Does Potter need sacking? And who would be a viable replacement if he was to go? All bases are discussed.
Sam is happy with where his Spurs side are at, putting themselves in a good place ahead of the final third of the season.
Elsewhere we discuss Erik Ten Hag winning his first trophy with Man Utd, and what he's done so well to improve his team.
Alex gives an Ipswich update, with his team clinging on to promotion hope.
Sam hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft is 'Out of their Depth'
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Harry Kane’s goal on Sunday made history as he becomes Tottenham’s all time leading scorer, also breaking 200 Premier League goals in the process. We chat through his best moments in a Spurs shirt, and where he stands amongst other league legends.
We also heap the praise on right-back Emerson Royal, and whether Pedro Porro’s arrival has given him the challenge he needed.
Man City’s loss adds to the questions over Pep’s team selection, and are they playing to Haalands strengths?
Arsenal also fell to defeat as they lost at Everton and Sean Dyche in his first game in charge, we discuss whether we think the Toffees will have enough to beat the drop.
Ipswich put up a great effort against Championship toppers Burnley, ultimately falling short to a last-gasp Clarets winner in the FA Cup, and its league leaders Sheffield Wednesday in town this weekend which Alex doesn’t fancy!
Tommy hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer, and we draft our favourite Premier League strikers.
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The January transfer window is closed, with Chelsea spending a whopping £311.3m during the window, breaking the UK Transfer Record in the process with the arrival of Enzo Fernadez.
Tottenham got their man (eventually), signing Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon, Sam gives us his thoughts on Spurs’ window.
We go through all the other key arrivals, with Man Utd also dipping into the market on deadline day.
Ipswich held Burnley to a 0-0 draw in the FA Cup, and Alex hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer.
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Following victories away at Spurs, and at home to Utd, Arsenal are sitting pretty 5 points clear at the top of the table. But we are only halfway through the season, can they do it!?
Chelsea have added more reinforcements in attack, but what else does Tommy think needs changing?
Tottenham have come through a sticky patch and also dipped into the market, Sam gives us his opinion on where his club are at.
Its dog eat dog down at the bottom, with some big teams in trouble near the drop, but who do we think will fall into the Championship?
Alex gives an update on Ipswich, with Tommys cousin and Ifs & Buts guest Josh Cullen coming to Portman Road this weekend with Burnley in the FA Cup.
Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft is ‘Iconic Celebrations’
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After nearly a month off, we reconvene to have a catch up on all things Chelsea & Tottenham.
Tommy’s Blues find themselves in a slump with the fans seemingly unsure on where Graham Potter is taking them.
Injuries have played their part, but questionable recruitment isn’t helping, Tommy takes us through all his thoughts on what needs to happen to turn things around.
Sam’s Spurs had a mixed return following the World Cup, with Antonio Conte’s future in the balance as he puts pressure upstairs during the January transfer window.
Will the boss commit his future to Tottenham or is a sour-ending in store? Sam gives us his opinion.
Tommy ends the episode with Forgotten Footballer back from its winter holiday.
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It’s the episode we didn’t want to record, the episode where we have to discuss England being knocked out of the World Cup.
We discuss the game, the referee, the penalty…and what’s next for Southgate.
From the pain of England going out, we then switch our attention to the semi-finalists which remain and who we want to lift the trophy.
Thank you for listening, maybe one day we’ll get our wish!
The group stages are coming to a close, so we recap England’s relatively comfortable three games and where we think we could improve.
Who’s impressed us the most? And who should start against Senegal?
We also discuss the main threats we see in the tournament, and the potential path through the knockouts for the Three Lions.
Wales failed to make an impact on the Tournament, we give our thoughts on their squad and what lies ahead for Gareth Bale.
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The countdown is over, Qatar 2022 is here!
We discuss our hopes for England, including what success would mean for this squad.
And our main feature is a draft, in which we all select our World Cup XI’s.
Finally we put forward our predictions for the tournament including winners, golden boot, surprise package and surprise failure.
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(Ps, it’s coming home)
With Gareth Southgate set to name his squad for the World Cup, we put forward who we’d take, and what we predict the England manager will do. Will James Maddison get a seat? And which forwards should make the trip?
Tommy also debriefs Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal, with concerns over the lack of goals in the team, whilst Sam bemoans another slow Spurs start as they lost at home to Liverpool.
Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we draft our favourite League Cup memories.
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Episode 74 - Mayhem in Marseille
After a tense final round of Champions League games for Spurs, they managed to get the result they needed in Marseille to book their place in the last 16, but Sam is concerned by his side’s performances in recent weeks.
Only two months after leaving Brighton, Graham Potter took his Chelsea team back to the AMEX, but a 4-1 defeat was definitely not the return he was looking for. Tommy goes through some tactical gripes he has with the Blues.
With Liverpool dropping more points last weekend we discuss whether they can still get a top 4 finish, and we also debate whether Newcastle are genuine contenders.
In League 1, Ipswich grabbed a 4-2 lead in stoppage time…but couldn’t hold on as Charlton snatched a 4-4 draw in dramatic circumstances! Alex discusses the debacle of the extra time, and gives his assessment on Town’s start to the campaign.
Sam hosts this week’s Forgotten Footballer, and this week’s draft focuses on ‘Unhappy Returns’
After a few weeks away we catch up on how Spurs/Chelsea have fared, with both going strong at home and in Europe.
We discuss Liverpool’s return to form with victory against Man City, and whether Arsenal are genuine Title contenders.
Ipswich hit a bump in the road with a home defeat to Lincoln, but Alex isn’t panicking yet.
Tommy hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this week’s draft is ‘Ballon D’or unlucky losers’
Derby weekend for Sam didn’t go to plan...Arsenal ran out 3-1 winners to give Spurs their first defeat of the season.
Haaland bagged his third hat-trick in three home games in a 6-3 spanking of Man Utd, and Graham Potters first league game for Chelsea ended in victory following a last minute Conor Gallagher worldie.
We also discuss the struggles Liverpool are having, and debate what their aims should be for this season.
A happy Alex lauds his Ipswich’s victory over Portsmouth, and he also hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer.
And finally we draft our favourite Derby Day Memories…Alex had to dig deep to find one!
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With the International Break upon us, we review Gareth Southgate’s 28 man England squad ahead of the two Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany.
Should Harry Maguire go to the World Cup? And who should start in midfield? We put forward our ideas.
In the Premier League, Son Heung-Min came back to form with a bang with his hat-trick off the bench vs Leicester, whilst West Ham lost again and sit in the bottom three, is David Moyes under pressure?
In League One, Ipswich are still top of the league but it could have looked a lot better for them, after being pegged back to 2-2 away at Sheffield Wednesday.
Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft takes a trip down memory lane to our favourite England memories.
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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, all football was cancelled over the weekend.
Tommy was left ‘devastated’ by the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, we talk about the new era which is about to begin under Graham Potter at Chelsea, and whether it was the right call for Tuchel to go.
Alex discusses his trip to Tottenham last week for the Champions League game against Marseille, and of course there’s a round of Forgotten Footballer.
Our draft this week is Surprise Manager sackings.
Thanks for listening, and God save the King!
Quite the weekend wasn't it? Unfortunately VAR was in the headlines after a string of controversial decisions, but this week Tommy doesn't care!
We dissect all the referee's verdicts and give our opinions on what went wrong, and what us going wrong with VAR.
Spurs are still unbeaten, the top 4 race looks tasty, and will City dominate and win a fifth PL title in six years?
Ipswich are sitting top of League 1 leaving Alex in a happy yet precautionary mood, and he also hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer.
Our draft this week is the 'Referee blunder' draft, as we go back down memory lane and talk about the decisions from the past that still haunt us today.
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After letting a late lead slip against Spurs last week, things got worse for Chelsea with a shock 3-0 defeat at Leeds. Just how worried is Tommy?
Tottenham got the business done with a 1-0 victory over Wolves, whilst Newcastle & Man City played out a 3-3 thriller on Sunday, we give our thoughts on the best action from those games.
Casemiro has completed his move to Man Utd, so do we think he’ll bring the success the Red Devils are after?
Ipswich are still top as they made it four wins in a row, whilst it was Tommy v Sam, Peterborough v Lincoln, in our first League one derby of the season.
Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this week’s draft is ‘The Manager Hotseat’.
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Chelsea v Spurs, Tuchel v Conte, Tommy v Sam! And what a battle it was... we digest all the crazy things we saw on Sunday.
Man United slumped to a 4-0 battering at Brentford, and Arsenal made in two wins from two at home to Leicester, so who is our early money on for a top four finish?
Ipswich are sitting pretty at the top of League 1 after 3 games, and our draft this week is our favourite football fights, in homage to the scenes at full time on Sunday.
Finally, forgotten footballer is back!
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After a six-week summer break we are back and raring to go ahead of a new season of the podcast!
We discuss all the major talking points from the summer transfer window, and judge how our teams have performed in the market.
Tommy & Sam get allocated their League 1 teams for this season, and we introduce our new segment, the Ifs & Buts Draft.
Welcome back and thanks for listening!
We're missing the Premier League, are you?
This week we announce our End of Season Awards winners, and go through what we'd like to see our clubs do in the summer transfer window.
Tommy also has a test for Alex & Sam, we all know how much he loves his stats!
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Well we wanted drama in the final weekend, and we certainly got it!
A remarkable comeback from City made it 4 Premier League titles in 5 years, Spurs hammered Norwich to claim 4th spot, and a victory for Leeds at Brentford saw them survive, with Burnley's 6-year stay coming to an end.
We dissect all the action, and go through our nominations in our 'End of Season Awards'.
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Another cup final for Tommy's Chelsea, another heart breaking defeat at Wembley. The Blues lost to Liverpool again on penalties to mean they end their domestic season trophyless.
With one week left of the Premier League season everything is still at stake, but will Sam finally admit Spurs have a chance of getting top four!?
We also discuss who we think has enough to beat the drop, with Leeds snatching a vital last-minute point at home to Brighton at the weekend.
There's the final Forgotten Footballer of the series, and we also chat about the news of Blackpool's Jake Daniels becoming the first openly gay professional footballer to be currently playing, a big step forward for our game.
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Arsenal passed a big test with wins against Chelsea & Man Utd last week to put themselves back in pole position for 4th spot, whilst Spurs are faltering following a second game without a win.
Chelsea bounced back from the Arsenal defeat with a last gasp win vs West Ham, but we go through a few squad questions following Antonio Rudiger's summer departure.
Burnley have shocked everybody with 7 points from 9 after sacking Sean Dyche, leaving Everton facing the real possibility of relegation as they sit in the bottom 3, and we also discuss the Man City v Real Madrid thriller from Tuesday night.
We tee up the final weekend of League 1 action, and Sam is back hosting our first Forgotten Footballer double pointer after last weeks disaster!
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We are back ahead of the run-in as Liverpool are looking at creating history with the Quadruple still in their reach, but do we think they can realistically pull it off?
Tommy talks us through his Chelsea Champions League heartbreak after last weeks gut-wrenching Madrid defeat, and does Sam feel comfortable with his Spurs sitting in pole position for that all important 4th place?
Burnley have sacked Sean Dyche, and West Ham are in a European Semi-final - we give our thoughts on both.
Theres a big League 1 update with Ipswich well and truly done and dusted in their bid for the playoffs, and also a quick MLS run through with a few Ifs & Buts derbies to discuss.
We then finish with possibly the hardest Forgotten Footballer we've ever done...let us know if you get it!
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Gareth Bale made the headlines both on and off the pitch this week, leading us to debate just how good he is, and whether he ever reached his full potential at Real Madrid.
Other talking points include Italy’s shock exit from the World Cup playoffs, an update on Chelsea’s situation, and whether Alex’s playoff dream is still alive for Ipswich.
We also have plenty of trivia this week! Forgotten footballer, a game of clues, and general football trivia teasers all included.
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Its been a dramatic few weeks in the world of Chelsea as owner Roman Abramovich faced sanctions from the UK Government, and Tommy gives an emotional fans view of where his club is, and what the future may hold.
We give our thoughts on the wide open title race, top 4 battle, and also whether Everton are in real danger of being relegated from the Premier League for the first time.
After last weeks MLS draw we go through our teams results from week 3, and also provide a League 1 update, with Alex's Ipswich losing ground in their already difficult playoff chase.
Roman Abramovich has put Chelsea up for sale which sent shockwaves through the football & political world - Tommy reflects on his time at Chelsea
Spurs were dumped out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough last week meaning another trophy-less season, and Man Utd are clinging onto their Top 4 hopes after a humiliating derby loss.
Alex gives an update on Ipswich ahead of a vital March period, and we also have a new feature following the return of the MLS. Who will Tommy & Sam be supporting this season? Listen to find out!
After a half-term/winter break we regroup and go again following a rollercoaster few weeks for our teams.
Tommy has been watching his club in the Club World Cup, Sam has been riding the Spurs waves and Alex has been to MK Dons!
We give our predictions for the final Prem table, discuss Lukaku’s odd Chelsea form, and of course finish with a Forgotten Footballer.
This week we do a transfer window round-up, including our thoughts on the best & worst business done in January.
Dele Alli has flown the Tottenham nest, and Sam thinks he will find a way onto the plane for England’s Qatar 2022 World Cup squad. This raised a big debate at HQ so we all came up with our projected 25 man squads, which of course threw up some disagreements!
There’s a brief League 1 update, and Alex hosts this week’s Forgotten Footballer.
For the third time in a month Chelsea faced Spurs and it played out in a familiar fashion.
There was a game-changing moment though which sparks us to debate the current state of refereeing in England.
After Norwich & Newcastle picked up recent wins, we also catch up on the fight to avoid the drop.
Alex rounds up the first month under Kieran McKenna at Ipswich, and Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer.
Ifs & Buts are back in 2022!
2/3rds of the crew met up for an Ipswich away day at Gillingham on Saturday, with Town securing a comfortable 4-0 win!
We then discuss the last month for Chelsea & Spurs and our thoughts on the many COVID cancelled games.
Should there be a winter break in the Premier League? And are the clubs using cancellations to their own gain?
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In this crazy Covid world our three teams all managed to play this weekend so plenty for us to sink our teeth into!
Tottenham v Liverpool was a thriller, Chelsea are enduring a sticky patch, whilst Ipswich appointed their new manager, Kieran McKenna.
Forgotten Footballer throws up something new after 53 episodes, and Tommy hosts a little quiz to end the year.
Thanks for listening, and see you again in 2022!
‘No More Paul’s Please’
After a summer which promised so much, Ipswich’s lacklustre start to the season has meant Paul Cook has been given the boot - Alex gives us his thoughts on the sacking.
Tommy goes through a Chelsea update following a tough week, whilst Sam is fully onboard the Conte express after three consecutive league wins.
Sam hosts this week’s forgotten footballer and we give a Fantasy Football run through.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is no longer at the wheel…this week we dig into his failures as Utd boss and who we think could replace him. Could it be Zidane? Pochettino? Or even Ten Hag?
Spurs got their first league win under Antonio Conte, and Tommy has a bold prediction for his Chelsea side.
Alex vents about Ipswich’s inconsistency whilst Sam debates going to watch Cheltenham at Gillingham!
Tommy hosts Forgotten footballer, and Sam then comes up with a great idea for the World Cup in Qatar…
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We’ve reached our half-century! And there’s big news which came with it…
There’s a new manager at Tottenham and it’s a big one, with Antonio Conte returning to the Premier League.
We discuss what went wrong for Nuno and what the season now means for Spurs.
Chelsea had a perfect weekend, and Ipswich are on the rise making for a happy Tommy & Alex
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Following a mini mid-season break, we’re back to dig deep into the Liverpool thrashing of Man Utd, Tottenham’s underwhelming performances and Chelsea’s 7-0 thumping of Norwich.
Is Mo Salah the best player in the world right now? Should Utd sack Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer? And what will the Saudi takeover of Newcastle mean for them?
In League 1, Ipswich are showing improvements whilst Rotherham and Cheltenham continue their solid starts to the season.
Sam hosts this week’s Forgotten footballer, and Tommy also teases a Man Utd hat-trick trivia.
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Clash of the heavyweights as Man City travelled to Anfield for a blockbuster against Liverpool, whilst Chelsea and Spurs returned to winning ways.
What’s going wrong at Man Utd? And can Brentford keep up their fantastic start to the season?
Alex had a rollercoaster week with Ipswich Town, and attempts to get his first point of the season in Forgotten Footballer.
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Back with a Tuesday episode following a disappointing weekend for Tommy & Sam!
Tottenham were beaten easily in the North-London Derby, with the local lads making their dreams come true for Arsenal.
Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season, as did Man Utd, whilst Liverpool were held to a draw in a thriller at plucky Brentford.
Alex discusses a last minute equaliser for Ipswich, and then hosts a Forgotten Footballer teaser, with Sam finishing the Ep with another Referee conundrum in ‘Laying the Law’.
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Spurs v Chelsea, Sam v Tommy…it was the big one on Sunday, with The Blues coming out on top.
There was penalty drama between West Ham & Man Utd, whilst Brighton continued their fantastic start to the season.
We also discuss Norwich’s unwanted Premier League record which brings Alex some great joy, on top of the fact Ipswich got their first win of the season!
Sam hosts forgotten footballer & Laying the Law this time round.
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The international break came at the wrong time for Tottenham as they fell to their first defeat of the season, whilst Romelu Lukaku continued his fine start to his 2nd spell at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea.
Ronaldo didn't disappoint on his Old Trafford return, Arsenal scraped their first win of the campaign, and a second half blitz against Burnley saw Everton hit joint-top.
All of the main talking points from the weekend are discussed, as well as the usual League 1 round-up which involves a very concerned Alex!
Tommy hosts forgotten footballer - with a slight UAE WIFI glitch not causing too much trouble!
Spurs are top of the league, Arsenal are bottom…Sam’s in dreamland! We also discuss the Liverpool v Chelsea draw, and some of the major signings as the transfer window comes to a close. Alex hosts forgotten footballer and delves into his beloved Ipswich Town’s stuttering start, and we finish with another referee conundrum as Sam hosts Laying the Law.
'Back with a bang!
It’s week 2 of the Premier League as Chelsea & Spurs continued their strong starts, with Lukaku back in blue and back with a bang, sending Tommy into a frenzy who has the first medical emergency whilst recording!
We cover all the other big stories of the Prem weekend, and also our League 1 teams featuring the first Ifs & Buts Derby of the season
Sam hosts this weeks forgotten footballer & our second ‘Laying the Law’ conondrum
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The return of the Premier League certainly didn’t disappoint with goals galore, full stadiums & shock results leaving us with plenty to discuss.
The new era at Ipswich hasn’t started the way Alex wanted, whilst Tommy & Sam both enjoyed their teams opening weekend.
We also bring back Forgotten Footballer, and Sam hosts a new game ‘Laying the Law’ - putting our refereeing knowledge to the test!
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After a six week summer break (mainly due to the fact we're not over the Euros defeat yet), we are back and ready to go ahead of a new domestic season.
New beginnings, new signings, and new hopes lie ahead as we discuss our teams activities across the summer.
We dig deep into two transfer saga's dominating the headlines in Lionel Messi and Harry Kane, and put forward our predictions for the season ahead.
Thanks for listening and welcome back!
We’re back after a little break to run through all the big stories and moments from the Euros Group Stages
Who’s the current favourites? Which players have stood out on the big stage? And can England beat Germany!?
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It’s Euros week!
We go through a full tournament preview, including all groups / teams.
Who do we think will flop? Who do we think will be a surprise package?
Found out in the episode!
Come on England!
A special episode this week as we welcome our friends over at ‘We’ll Talk About That Later’ podcast along for a quiz, and Tommy of course takes us through his emotions following Chelsea’s Champions League triumph.
We finish the pod with our thoughts on England’s squad / Euros chances.
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End of Season Review
With the final curtain fallen on the 20/21 season, we give our verdicts on all the major talking points & finishing positions in the Premier League.
Tommy is nervous about the Champions League final next weekend, whilst Sam starts to imagine life without Golden Boot winner Harry Kane.
We pick out our Goal/Butt of the season, and also put forward our final squads for England’s Euro 2021 campaign.
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An Fa Cup final full of drama, a miracle at The Hawthorns keeps the race for top 4 on tenterhooks, and the finale of Forgotten footballer.
It’s one tense episode!
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It was a dream week for Tommy’s Chelsea with a place booked in the Champions League semi-final, and a 2-1 win at Man City in the league, whereas Sam has lost all hope for a top 4 finish following Spurs’ defeat at Leeds.
We discuss West Brom’s relegation, whether Arsenal should sack Mikel Arteta, and who will grab that final Champions League place.
In League 1, the regular season is over and a period of change is about to begin at Ipswich, starting with the departure of Luke Chambers (which Alex is very emotional about!) Sunderland are in the playoffs, and the Shrews finished comfortably safe of relegation.
Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, but can Tommy wrap up the title?
All of this + much more!
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This week we discuss the fans protest at Old Trafford which saw Man Utd v Liverpool postponed, and what implications this could have.
Will Chelsea get to the Champions League final? Do Tottenham have a chance of getting top 4? We put forward our predictions.
In League 1, Ipswich finally scored a goal! And can Sam put one Tommy hand on the Forgotten Footballer trophy by stopping Alex?
All of this + more in this weeks episode.
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A week has passed since the attempted ‘Super League’, and we discuss our thoughts seven days on now the dust has settled. Should the breakaway six be punished? And how harshly?
Sam takes us through his League Cup final verdict, Tommy praises a positive weekend for Chelsea, whilst Alex suffers 10 hours without an Ipswich goal.
We discuss the potential next Spurs manager candidates + the first two ‘Premier League Hall of Fame’ inductees, and can Tommy wrap up the ‘Forgotten Footballer’ title!?
This week we discuss the huge news which has shaken the footballing world, with the proposed ‘European Super League’ being signed by 12 clubs across the continent, including 6 in England.
After Jose Mourinho’s sacking at Spurs, we also debate whether it was the right call by Daniel Levy.
We then finish with a round of trusty Forgotten Footballer.
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A big week at Ifs & Buts as Marcus Evans completed the sale of Ipswich Town to a US Consortium with plenty of cash, which has Alex struggling to contain his excitement!
Chelsea had a great week, Spurs...not so much, and we lay on the line who we think will finish in the top 4.
We also debate the latest VAR drama, should Jesse Lingard go to the Euros, and do we have a title race on our hands!?
Tommy hosts Forgotten Footballer, + we have the usual Goal/Butt of the Week debates, and all other business.
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Top 4 based discussions this week with Chelsea losing 5-2 (yes 5-2!) to West Brom, Tottenham failing to capitalise, and Liverpool catching up.
More misery in League 1 for Alex, Sam hosts forgotten footballer, and Tommy asks how different the football records would look without VAR
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With it being International break, we bring you an international special this week!
Alex sets Tommy & Sam the challenge of making a World Cup Winners XI, with a few headaches along the way.
We run through our League 1 clubs results, with Alex feeling let down by his Ipswich side.
We also discuss potential England lineups ahead of the Euros, and the failure of Aidy Boothroyd’s U21s as they lose their first two games of their European tournament.
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Lots of topics covered this week on the Ifs & Buts podcast, including the FA Cup quarter-finals, a European car crash for Tottenham, and a thrilling London Derby between West Ham & Arsenal.
Where do Spurs go from here? And do they have a chance of getting top 4?
Alex bemoans another poor week for Ipswich, Tommy hosts Forgotten footballer, and we discuss the Celtic & Rangers rivalry.
All of this + our Goal/Butt of the Week nominations, and a Fantasy football update!
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Plenty to discuss in the Premier League this week with a Derby defeat for Sam’s Spurs, another Chelsea clean sheet, managerial sackings & Puskas contenders.
In League 1 Alex discusses Paul Cook’s first win as Ipswich boss + there’s a first piece of silverware for Ifs & Buts HQ as Sunderland ended their Wembley hoodoo.
Sam hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, Tommy runs through more Under/Overrated conundrums, and we also discuss the upcoming U21 Euro Championships which begin next week.
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This week we sink our teeth into what’s wrong with Liverpool after a sixth successive home defeat, a Red win in the Manchester Derby, and a purple patch for Gareth Bale.
We also discuss whether Luke Shaw should be starting for England at the Euros, and how the handball rule is being applied in the Premier League.
Alex runs us through a League 1 update, with his Ipswich side playing their first game under new manager Paul Cook (which didn’t go well!)
He also hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, and Tommy brings forward more ‘Over/Underrated’ questions to the table.
All of this + our usual Goal/Butt of the Week debates.
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After weeks of asking, Alex got his wish as Paul Lambert left Ipswich Town by mutual consent on Sunday evening.
Join a very happy Ipswich fan as he and Tommy & Sam discuss what’s next for Ipswich (with potential investors on the way) + who’s in line to replace Lambert.
We also chat about the main action from the Premier League this weekend as Chelsea played out another 0-0 vs Man Utd, Gareth Bale starred in a 4-0 Spurs win, and the relegation race really gathered pace.
Tommy hosts this weeks forgotten footballer and also another round of Over/Underrated, and the boys put forward their Goal/Butt of the week nominations.
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Merseyside is Blue?
Lots to discuss in the Premier League this week as Everton break their Anfield curse, Spurs lose 5/6, Chelsea drop points, and Fulham well & truly ignite the great escape!
Ipswich have another winless week, Sam hosts Forgotten footballer, and Tommy brings along a new game with ‘Over or Underrated?’
All the above + our Goal/Butt of the Week discussions, a look at Portugal’s squad for Euro 2021 and will Alex ever see Ipswich in Europe again...
This week there’s an unhappy Sam following another bad week for Tottenham, whilst the top 4 race heats up with dropped points for Liverpool, Man Utd & Everton.
We discuss Leicester’s 3-1 victory over last years Champions, and whether we think Harvey Barnes deserves a place in England’s Euros squad.
Fulham shocked Everton with a 2-0 away win which leads to the debate on whether they could pull off the great escape?
No Ipswich game this weekend as the Ifs & Buts head to head with Shrewsbury was called off for a frozen pitch, but that doesn’t stop the Ipswich fans who protested outside the training ground this week, as Paul Lambert remains in charge.
Alex hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, and we debate our Goal/Butt of the Week.
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This weekend saw Man City almost certainly rule Liverpool out of the title race, following a thumping 4-1 victory thanks to a Phil Foden masterclass, and some Alisson howlers!
We discuss just how good Foden is, as well as what City have done well in recent months to get them back to the top, and whether it’s crisis time for Liverpool.
Sam was happy to see Harry Kane back in the Tottenham starting XI, and Tommy is encouraged by Thomas Tuchels start at Chelsea.
Alex leads a League 1 roundup with him slightly happier following Ipswich’s last performance, whilst Sam is backing the Shrews to make a late playoff push!
Tommy hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, + all the usual Goal/Butt of the week debates.
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A good week for Chelsea, a bad week for Tottenham, and another ugly week for Ipswich.
Mixed fortunes for us at Ifs & Buts, as we discuss what went wrong for Spurs, and how Thomas Tuchel has approached his first week as Chelsea boss.
We also debate whether the relegation zone will change before the end of the season, and how Liverpool looked back to their best with 2 away wins in the week.
This week we also put forward our 1st draft’s for England’s 23 man squad for the Euros this summer, with Tommy praising how much young talent Gareth Southgate has at his disposal.
In League 1 it’s another winless week for Alex’s Ipswich as they drop to their lowest league position in 65 years, whilst Sam’s Shrewsbury picked up another great win.
Sam hosts this week’s Forgotten Footballer, and we also discuss our Goal/Butt of the Week nominations as always.
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We have our first managerial sacking of the season at Ifs & Buts HQ...and it’s Tommy’s beloved Frank Lampard!
We go into depth on what we think went wrong for the Chelsea legend, and what’s next for him & the club.
Alex runs us through a League 1 update for our teams, with more bad news for Ipswich.
As always we debate our Goal & Butt of the Week, give a Fantasy Football update, and also discuss what the future could hold for Dele Alli as the transfer window comes to a close.
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Welcome to Episode 19!
First up we discuss the disappointment of this seasons so called ‘big’ fixtures, following Liverpool’s stalemate with Man Utd.
Spurs got back to winnings ways with a performance from Tanguy Ndombele which excited Sam, and Chelsea edged a 1-0 London Derby vs Fulham, but Timo Werner’s recent performances are worrying Tommy.
We also discuss the other main stories from this weekends Premier League action, including a convincing Man City win.
And of course, we talk about what we loved about Wayne Rooney following his retirement last week.
All of that + Alex’s Ipswich chat, Goal/Butt of the week contenders, and a very difficult forgotten footballer!
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The Magic of the Cup
We love FA Cup third round weekend (even though Ipswich didn’t even make it that far!)
This week we discuss the Cupsets which took place, including Mark Wright’s Crawley stunning Leeds Utd, and where the trophy sits as a priority for the big clubs in England.
Alex is left feeling very downbeat after Ipswich’s first game in nearly a month, whilst we also preview the upcoming games in the Premier League.
Tommy has an interesting proposition in regards to Penalty takers, and we also discuss how TV scheduling affects us as fans.
Sam hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, and we try and pick our Goals/Butt of the week.
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Episode 17 - Our New Years Honours List
It’s New Years Eve, and we take a look back on a difficult year for Football, including the highs and lows for our clubs.
We pick out our favourite moments from 2020, and put forward our wish lists for 2021.
We discuss the football from the festive period including a stumble for leaders Liverpool, but an upturn in fortunes for often criticised Arsenal!
Alex hosts Forgotten footballer in a round which gets Tommy & Sam thinking!
All of this + Goal/Butt of the Year chat, and a Fantasy football update (which makes sad listening for Alex)
Happy New Year to you all, and thank you for listening
It’s Christmas Week! And that means a busy period of football fixtures for us to sink our teeth into.
In this week’s episode we cover defeats for Tottenham & Arsenal and big wins for Liverpool & Man Utd.
Who should lead the line for Chelsea, do Leeds need to change their style, and our opinions on West Brom’s decision to change their manager.
Alex was back at Portman Road for the first time in 9 months, buts it’s a quiet League 1 round up with Covid-19 impacting the league.
Tommy hosts this week’s forgotten footballer (which takes longer than last week!), and we debate our Goal/Butt of the Week.
Thank you for listening, and have a great Christmas.
Welcome to week 15, and a bad week for our teams...
We discuss Chelsea's defeat at Everton and Spurs draw vs Palace + more misery for Arsenal! We also disucss Saints continued great form.
We go through the Champions League and Europa League draws, and debate how we think the British clubs will get on in the next round.
Ipswich failed again when it comes to promotion rival coming to town, but Sam was delighted with a shock Shrewsbury win at table toppers Hull!
Sam hosts this week's forgotten footballer, and we come up with 3 nominations for our Goal/Butt of the week.
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This week saw the return of the fans across the country (in Tier 1 & 2 regions!) which was fantastic to see, so we discuss the implications no fans had on the game.
Sam is a happy man following the North London Derby, as is Tommy after Chelsea saw off Leeds. We also chat about Liverpool's recent form, and how integral Bruno Fernandes is to Man Utd.
Alex has more to smile about when discussing the League 1 round-up, and he also hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer.
All of the above, plus Goal/Butt of the Week discussions, which doesn't make good listening for any Arsenal or Sheffield Utd fans!
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Welcome to Episode 13!
This week we take a look at Arsenal’s recent bad form in more depth, an Edinson Cavani inspired comeback for Man Utd, the disappointing London Derby between Chelsea & Spurs, and of course more VAR drama!
Our League 1 round-up covers two managerial sackings, with Alex taking a depressing look at Ipswich’s recent form.
Tommy hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, throwing up the ‘Premier League Legend’ debate once again!
All of the above + Goal/Butt of the Week debates, honourable mentions & much more.
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We’re back discussing all the key incidents following a return to Premier League action, including a Jose Mourinho masterclass, and a comfortable win on the Toon for Tommy’s Chelsea.
Ahead of the upcoming London Derby between the Blues and Sam’s Tottenham, we try (and fail!) to agree on a combined XI, with it getting a bit heated following the boys allegiances!
Alex runs us through a League 1 update, as his beloved Ipswich took on Sam’s Shrewsbury on Saturday + a quick trip over the pond to the USA following a one of a kind Orlando City penalty shoot-out.
All of this plus Sam hosts this week forgotten footballer, and we try and agree on nominations for Goal/Butt of the Week.
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This week we are joined by a special guest, in Anderlecht and Republic of Ireland midfielder (and also Tommy’s cousin) Josh Cullen, to discuss the highs and lows of his already eventful career.
We discuss his recent move to Belgium to play for Vincent Kompany, and what decisions Josh made in making the switch to the Belgian League.
We also chat about Josh’s career at his boyhood club West Ham + an in depth look at his loans to Bradford, Bolton, & Charlton.
We end the podcast with a game of Forgotten footballer, with Josh going up against Sam & Tommy!
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Episode X - You’re a wizard Hakim
We’ve hit double digits! Welcome to Episode 10, and this week we have 10 Premier League games to sink our teeth into.
We discuss a Hakim Ziyech masterclass for Chelsea, a late milestone goal/winner for Harry Kane & Tottenham, plus the lowdown on all other major talking points, including the concerning amount of injuries piling up in the Prem.
Alex has a lot to get off his chest when it comes to Ipswich’s recent results, and we look ahead to the upcoming international break.
All of this + Sam v Alex in this week’s forgotten footballer, as well as the ‘Goal of the week’ & ‘Butt of the Week’ discussions.
Gareth Bale is back scoring goals in a Spurs shirt, and Arsenal are winning away fixtures against the top 6, it feels like we’re back in 2013!
This week we discuss the above victories + Southampton’s good form since Project Restart, as well as Chelsea’s solid win at Burnley and a downturn in form for Everton and Aston Villa.
In League 1 there were mixed fortunes for the boys teams, ahead of a showdown between Alex’s Ipswich & Tommy’s Sunderland.
Sam is this weeks forgotten footballer host, leading to a close contest between Alex and Tommy, and we discuss our usual ‘Goal of the Week’ & ‘Butt of the Week’ nominations + Tommy’s honourable mentions.
This week the boys dissect the ‘more normal’ weekend of Premier League action, including Chelsea’s goalless week, Patrick Bamford’s hat-trick for Leeds, and Jamie Vardy’s late winner at Arsenal.
Alex hosts a Halloween themed football quiz (with some incredible puns) as well this week’s forgotten footballer, and we round-up our team’s League 1 results, which didn’t go very well!
All that plus the usual ‘Goal of the Week’ & ‘Butt of the Week’ discussions, and Tommy’s ‘Honourable Mentions’ gets its first scheduling
The Premier League returned this weekend after the international break, and what a return it was!
Both Tommy’s and Sam’s teams played out 3-3 thrillers, with Sam still not over Lanzini’s wonder strike!
We discuss the controversial moments from the Merseyside Derby, as well as an upturn in fortune for Man Utd.
After revealing Tommy’s R9 haircut to listeners last weekend, we talk about the worst haircuts in football, and whether we ever tried to copy!
We go through our League One team’s fortunes, which looked more positive than the boys premier league results, as well as the usual forgotten footballer, goal of the week, and Butt of the Week debates (with a familiar name being thrown forward...)
First special episode alert
With there being no Premier League football this week the boys decided to do something slightly different. We decided to create our best Premier League 11's over 2 decades, 2000-2010 and 2010-2020.
There are agreements and disagreements along the way and some suspect calls along the way with Tommy demanding more respect put on Branislav Ivanovic's name.
Sam is back hosting this weeks Forgotten Footballer with someone getting the answer in record time! Along with the usual round ups from last weeks polls.
What a weekend of football!
This week the boys discuss the madness that happened at Villa Park, how Jack Grealish ran the show and a very impressive Ross Barkley. We take a close look at Liverpool's back line and how important Alisson is for the champions.
Sam and Tommy are left very happy after both Chelsea and Spurs pick up big results, with Spurs battering Man United at Old Trafford. Should Lamela have been sent off? and should Maguire be starting for United?
The boys also take a closer look at impressive wins for West Ham and top of the table Everton.
Sam takes on Tommy in this weeks 'Forgotten Footballer' and all other things Premier League and League One.
This week the boys discuss all things Premier League, including:
All things VAR! We question the handball rule after Spurs and Crystal Palace were robbed of points. On the flip side, we discuss the positives of VAR and how well it worked at the Amex.
The boys talk up a very impressive Leicester performance at the Ethiad and give huge props to Jamie Vardy. The boys also give special mention to West Ham and Leeds after good wins this weekend.
Tommy talks us through a game of 2 halves at the Hawthorns and questions Chelsea's defenders whilst Alex talks us through all things league one.
Sam aims to get off the mark in 'Forgotten Footballer' whilst Alex aims for top spot as Tommy is this weeks host.
This week we discuss Tottenham's clinical display against a woeful Saints defence and we take a closer look at the Winks/Hojberg partnership. Kane, Son, Bale and Reguilon are also discussed in this week Spurs segment.
Tommy rants about another abysmal Kepa display in goal, he questions Franks team selection and the pure existence of Jorginho.
Man United's start was thoroughly enjoyable for both Sam and Tommy this week so we take a closer look at that and where do United need to strengthen to be challenging again? Should Daniel James be anywhere near that starting 11?
Along with the usual features "Butt of the Week" and "Forgotten Footballer" and all things football related.
This week we discuss Tottenham's lacklustre performance against a very impressive Everton team, along with all the other talking points from across the Premier League.
Alex talk us through an Ipswich opening day win and all things league one.
We also discuss our Butt of the week where you will find out which Premier League debutants had a weekend to forget.
Welcome to episode 1 of the Ifs and Buts Podcast! In our debut episode we discuss the upcoming Premier League season, our favourite and least favourite kits for the upcoming season and a couple of games along the way.