The Sports Countdown: Recent Episodes
The Sports Countdown
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Welcome to The Sports Countdown, a podcast where we cover all the latest sports news and provide in-depth analysis of the biggest stories in the world of sports. I'm your host, Ryan Murray, and joining me is my co-host, Peter Lynch.
We deep dive into Chelsea being Chelsea again with the sacking of Graham Potter and the Frankly Ridiculous decision to resign Frank Lampard on an interim basis... or is it? Is Fat Frank on Course to follow in Roberto Di Matteo's footsteps and win the Champions League as an Interim manager? Will Graham Potter recover from his first sacking as a manager? We discuss all this and more as we quiz each other on the latest sackings in the prem...
Our countdown is on three potential managers to replace Frank Lampard as the new manager of Chelsea following the dismissal of Graham Potter. We'll discuss the factors behind Lampard's departure, and look closely at the potential candidates that could take over the helm at the club.
The boys try their best to round up another crazy transfer window from Premier League giants Chelsea, with owner Todd Boehly splashing £300m on new players to help turn the club’s season around. We also save a bit of time to pick out some other January transfers, including some you may have missed amid all the madness.
In this special edition, we’ll be using our crystal ball to make some bold predictions for the 2023 sporting year. From football to other popular sports, we’ll be discussing which teams and players we expect to make a big impact and what we think will be the biggest storylines and talking points in the upcoming sporting year. Get ready to see into the future with The Sports Countdown.
Things are getting Messi at the 2022 World Cup as Lionel guides Argentina into the quarter-finals with his 789th goal in his 1,000th career appearance. We discuss the magician’s impact on the beautiful game, if he can drive his nation to World Cup glory, and just how good a player he really is. Our countdown this week focuses on Lionel Messi’s top 3 goals… needless to say it wasn’t an easy choice!
The boys carry out a highly-anticipated 2022 World Cup sweepstake, as well as previewing the big tournament in Qatar. Which players will shine? Which team will lift the famous trophy? And our countdown this week focuses on the top 3 dark horses of the tournament.
The boys talk all things Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United legend scored his 700th club goal. We discuss his feats for Sporting, Juventus, Real Madrid and the Red Devils, as well as what the future holds amid a decline in playing time. Our countdown focuses on Ronaldo’s top 3 career goals so far.
The boys preview two of the biggest derbies in world football this weekend, with Arsenal hosting Tottenham in the North London Derby on Saturday, and Man City hosting Man United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday. We also discuss other derbies across the globe, with our countdown focusing on the 3 biggest club derbies in world football.
The boys are joined by Man City fan Thomas Webb to discuss the club’s fine start to the new season, both in the Premier League and the Champions League. Summer signing Erling Haaland unsurprisingly features heavily in the discussion, with the striker having an immediate impact upon his arrival at the Etihad. Our guest also counts down his top 3 most influential players of the Pep Guardiola era.
With Thomas Tuchel officially sacked as Chelsea manager after a disappointing start to the new campaign, we discuss the highs and lows of his time at Stamford Bridge. We also look at his potential replacements, with Brighton boss Graham Potter strong favourite to land the job at the time of recording.
From bottom in the early stages of last season to top this time around; New signings hitting the ground running. An innovative manager. A young squad all playing well together.
Peter Lynch and Ryan Murray discuss Arsenal’s perfect start to the new campaign… but can they launch a serious title challenge?
Our top 3 countdown focuses on the club's iconic players over the years.
We are joined by guest host Ryan Murray to preview the Premier League “relegation battle” between Manchester United and Liverpool, as Erik ten Hag’s side welcome Jurgen Klopp’s outfit to Old Trafford on Monday night.
We preview the upcoming Premier League campaign, looking at who could lift the title, which clubs have had a good transfer window, and which players could shine this season.
We're thrilled to be joined by Liverpool friend and all round top lad Michael Lynch to preview the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. We talk team selection, key players, Jurgen Klopp, and much more, with Michael counting down his top 3 best ever Liverpool Champions League moments.
We’re joined by Chelsea fan and top baller Terence Logue to have a healthy, balanced debate ahead of the 2022 FA Cup Final, with Liverpool taking on the Blues at Wembley. Terence also talks transfers, and counts down his best 3 Chelsea players this season.
In a huge weekend or so for the sporting calendar, we preview the NFC and AFC Championships, as well as the Australian Open Men’s and Women’s finals. We also leave a bit of time to preview one of the biggest games in world football as Celtic take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
We get stuck into the big matches taking place in the Premier League this weekend, including Man City v Chelsea and Spurs v Arsenal. We also discuss some big moves in the January transfer window so far, as well as looking over all the latest rumours.