The Sound of Football Podcast

Sound Of Football 103 - The League Cup

2012-01-23T23:02:00.001Z

Ahead of the League Cup Semi-Final, Chris, Graham and Terry ruminate on the benefits and drawbacks of the competition. Does the competition have merit? Is there virtue in the bigger clubs using it to showcase new talent? Does the Cup deserve it's Europa League spot? Given how much its format has changed over the years is the League Cup a good platform for testing out some of the football authorities more florid ideas?

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Sound Of Football 102 - Old gits and the Indian Football League

2012-01-16T23:09:00.000Z

It's a return to the usual devilry on this week's Sound Of Football as we discuss veterans in the Premier League. We discuss the value of Thierry Henry, Robbie Keane and Paul Scholes' return to the English Premier League and wonder if they presence is a sign of weakness for their respective clubs.

We then move onto discuss the value of veterans in emerging football nations, specifically the new Indian Football League that starts in February... apparently.

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Sound Of Football 101 - On Racism in Football

2012-01-09T22:10:00.000Z

Graham, Terry and Chris discuss the difficult subject of racism in football on this week's Sound Of Football podcast.

We ponder as to the full extent of racism in the game and ask whether enough has been done to fight it.

We also discuss the Luis Suarez case and ask, if Liverpool had their time again, would they do things differently.

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Sound Of Football 100a - Prediction Extravaganza

2012-01-07T01:01:00.001Z

A bonus podcast awaits the bold listener as Graham, Chris and Terry meet at the Sports Bar & Grill in the heart of Swinging London. Together they collect their Football predictions for 2012.

Warning, contains spoilers and a cracking impression of Jon Bentley from The Gadget Show.

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The Best of The Sound of Football 2011

2011-12-30T07:47:00.001Z

It's time once again to don our reflective hats and look back on another wonderful year full of Sound of Football podcasts.

We recorded over 40 shows during the last twelve months covering topics as diverse as football journalism, Sir Alex Ferguson, corruption in the game and classic football kits. If you've managed to catch them all, we salute you. If not, we salute you even more for having some semblance of a varied and fulfilling life.

Either way, our Best of 2011 podcast should provide you over an hour of award-nominated entertainment, so why not download and listen to it, and if you really like it, tell your friends too. They'll thank you for it later.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 100 - Christmas Advent Calender

2011-12-19T22:56:00.002Z

Who would have thought that the Sound Of Football would have made it to 100 episodes without resorting to violence and dropping in old episodes and passing them off as new?

This week, the chaps see in the festive season with our Sound Of Football Advent Calender.

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Sound Of Football 99 - Measuring Football

2011-12-12T23:14:00.002Z

This week, Graham, Terry and Chris talk about the merits of measuring football beyond goals scored and conceded. We assess the value of statistics and the pointlessness of player awards.

In other, unrelated, news, The Sound Of Football have been nominated for a NOPA Award for best podcast. Tickets are available for the award ceremony and details can be found here.

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That Onion Bag story written by Graham is here.

Sound Of Football 98 - Euro 2012 Draw Reaction

2011-12-05T22:56:00.001Z

Welcome back to another edition of the Sound Of Football. This week, the chaps ponder the prospects of the forthcoming European Championships in Poland and Ukraine in 2012.

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Sound Of Football 97: Transfer windows for players and managers

2011-11-28T23:05:00.001Z

This week, Graham, Terry and Chris discuss the pitfalls and advantages of the Transfer Window and wonder if it should be extended to managers. This is on the back of this article that we read on the Guardian website. Our thanks, once again, to Richard Bevan for providing us with another choice topic for this podcast.

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(Not) The Euro 2012 Draw

2011-11-24T20:46:00.001Z

Those of you that heard Episode 95 of The Sound of Football will know that we recently staged our own draw for the Finals of Euro 2012. It's something we like to do before a major football tournament because (a) you get a feel for which teams might end up playing against which other teams, and (b) we're really very silly.

Anyway, with a week to go before the real UEFA Euro 2012 draw is made, we thought we'd remind you first how the 16 finalists will be seeded beforehand. See thus...

Pot 1: Spain, Netherlands
Pot 2: Germany, Italy, England, Russia
Pot 3: Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Sweden
Pot 4: Denmark, France, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland

Poland and Ukraine, the co-hosts, are effectively in Pot 1 but have already been assigned to their groups. Poland will be in Group A and Ukraine will be in Group 4.

Now, let's show you how our draw came out. For the benefit of people that don't want to listen to the podcast (and who could blame you) or simply want a reminder of how it all panned out, here it is:

GROUP A
Poland
Germany
Denmark
Croatia

GROUP B
Netherlands
Italy
France
Sweden

GROUP C
Spain
Russia
Czech Republic
Portugal

GROUP D
Ukraine
Greece
England
Republic of Ireland

So what do you think? Any groups you particularly like the look of? Any matches you'd particularly look forward to seeing? Which teams got a bad deal at the hands of Graham's supercomputer brain and a farrago of folded paper?

We'd love to hear what you think, even if it's only to tell us we should grow up. With only a few days left before the real draw takes place, could this be how it all pans out? Remember, you can here the podcast by downloading it here...

Sound Of Football 96 - Where next for David Beckham?

2011-11-21T22:43:00.001Z

This week we page homage to David Beckham and ask what the near and distant future holds for the former England Captain. Will it be Paris or will he stay in LA? And how important is the upcoming Olympic football tournament in his thinking?

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Sound Of Football 95 - The Mock Euro 2012 Draw

2011-11-19T01:04:00.001Z

Following the staggering success of our mock World Cup 2010 draw, we are proud to present the Mock Euro 2012 Draw held by Graham Sibley, Chris Oakley and Terry Duffelen in the glamorous location of the Sports Bar and Grill in London.

Needless to say it's a thoroughly well organised affair which you can listen to by clicking here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively you can download or listen via the Soundcloud widget, below.

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Sound Of Football 94 - Kit sponsors and commercial miscellany

2011-11-14T22:42:00.005Z

This week's pod started off as an exploration into the rights and wrong of the commercialisation of football but quickly descended into a ramble about football kits. Oh well, it is International Week, after all.

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Sound Of Football 93 - Who will replace Sir Alex Ferguson?

2011-11-07T23:47:00.001Z

Yes that's right, we at the Sound of Football Podcast have come to praise Caesar and to bury him. As Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates 25 years as manager of Manchester United, Chris, Terry and Graham discuss a suitable replacement should the great man hang up his chewing gum to tend his horses.

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Sound Of Football 92 - Living with EPPP

2011-10-24T23:40:00.000+01:00

With the Elite Player Performance Plan a reality, the chaps gaze into their crystal ball and try to foresee what, if any, changes will be forced upon the English game as a consequence.

Is this really the end of the local lad playing for his team? How will clubs survive without the revenue generated from their youth structure? Why did the Football League vote for a system that, on the surface, seems like turkeys voting for Christmas?

You can expect to hear some strident opinions on this week's Sound of Football, the podcast that likes to keep its head while everyone else is eating theirs.

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Sound Of Football 91 - Nailing the trap door shut!

2011-10-17T23:26:00.002+01:00

Terry, Graham and Chris read that story about Richard Bevan and those evil geniuses at the Premier League's plan to abolish relegation and it got their juices flowing. Then they calmed down and decided to record a podcast on the subject.

The discussion starts with the relegation proposal and moves onto Liverpool's apparent ambitions with regards to international TV rights and the UK Government's Football Review.

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Sound Of Football 90 - Euro 2012 round up

2011-10-10T23:48:00.002+01:00

Well someone has to get excited about the Euro 2012 qualifiers so it might as well be the Sound Of Football podcast.

This week, Graham, Terry and Chris review the runners, riders, winners and shot-in-the-paddocks in the race to Poland and Ukraine.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively you can download or listen via the Soundcloud widget, below.

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Sound Of Football 89 - Steve McClaren

2011-10-03T23:33:00.000+01:00

The much maligned former England coach Steve McClaren is the topic of discussion on this week's Sound of Football Podcast.

McClaren is one of the few successful English coaches around yet suffers reputationally because of his ill-fated stint at England. With the Yorkshireman having quit his latest post at Nottingham Forest, the chaps assess his career and wonder where it's all gone wrong.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively you can download or listen via the Soundcloud widget, below.

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Sound of Football 88 - Being a football supporter

2011-09-27T09:47:00.001+01:00

We may all take it for granted, but what's really involved with being a football supporter these days? Just how much do we interact with each other, how well do we understand the game and how much football do you have to watch?

Are our shared experiences strengthened or weakened by the sheer amount of viewing choice we have these days? And do you really have to watch a game 'in the flesh' to consider yourself a proper supporter?

These questions and many others are answered by the Sound of Football team - minus Terry who's away on holiday this week. Luckily for you, we've found a more than adequate replacement in the shape of Chris Nee from the TwoFootedTackle blog and podcast...

Hear him and us by downloading Episode 88 here, or if you right-click on that link you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 87 - Footballers on Twitter

2011-09-18T20:59:00.000+01:00

The boys of the Sound Of Football have been on Twitter since just after it popped out of Biz Stone's entrepreneurial womb. So who better to cast their eye on the shenanigans and hubbub of top footballers on Twitter.

From Rohan Rickett's self promotion, Jack Wilshire's dog walking, Nani's etherialism and Stan Collymore's caps locks we ask what draws players to Twitter and why?

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Sound Of Football 86 - The Premier League is quite good

2011-09-12T23:11:00.000+01:00

The chaps have been pleasantly surprised by the start of the Premier League season so thought it would be quite nice to talk about it.

We run or barely trained eyes over the top four in the English top flight and ask if the Manchester clubs are likely to run away with the title race, leaving Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal to pick up the scraps.

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Sound Of Football 85 - International Football on the Telly

2011-09-05T22:36:00.000+01:00

Join us as we discuss the recent coverage of international football on the telly and its relationship with UK broadcasters.

How enthusiastic are Sky as broadcasters of the international game? To what extent are TV companies become embroiled in the age old club v country debate. Are they motivated by the more regular income generated by the Premier League and Champions League?

And how has the culture of the England supporter changed with the increased coverage of England on the telly? These and a few more unrelated issues are discussed on the Sound Of Football podcast.

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Sound Of Football 84 - Champions League and Europa League

2011-08-30T22:27:00.009+01:00

Sound Of Football 84 - Champions and Europa League by soundoffootball

This week, Graham, Terry and Chris take a look at English clubs' prospects in European competition as the group stages of the Champions League and Europa League are announced.

Can Arsenal overcome their travails and be ready for what should be a cracking encounter with Borussia Dortmund? Will Birmingham fly the flag for the Championship in Europe? And where on earth is Galati?

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Click here for details of the the Socrates Football Bloggers Meet-up in London.

Sound Of Football 83 - Soccer Magazines

2011-08-22T22:25:00.007+01:00

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Welcome back to another edition of the Sound Of Football podcast. This week the chaps discuss their favourite and not so favourite football magazines.

We ask what the future holds for the venerable World Soccer and compare to heavy weights Four Four Two. We also ponder the origins of When Saturday Comes and consider the merits of Supporter Owned Media, blogs and all that stuff.

There's also plenty of time for some nostalgia, particularly from Chris who celebrates his 40th birthday this week so many happy returns to him.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 82 - Hopes and Expectations

2011-08-15T22:42:00.007+01:00

The chaps are back in the podcasting hood with the first episode of the new season.

Join Terry Duffelen, Graham Sibley and your host, Chris Oakley as they look ahead to the new season strictly via the kaleidoscope of their their own club.

Hear Terry angst about the PA at Palace, Chris consider the longer balls at West Ham and Graham considers life without Cesc at Arsenal.

There is also time for a few off colour jokes about Croydon as well.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 81c - FIFA Meltdown Superpod

2011-06-01T16:12:00.002+01:00

Like Frank Sinatra on an endless run of farewell concerts, The Sound of Football is back for one final, final podcast for the season.

And it's not just any podcast either. Oh, no - this is the second part of a two-part superpod with our friends from the TwoFootedTackle podcast, namely Gary Andrews, Chris Nee and James Appell.

Part 1 of the superpod featured a review of the 2010/11 season with a lengthy discussion on the Premier League, Championship, non-league football, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A and much more besides. In Part 2 (hosted by us), we spent half an hour trying to get to the bottom of the current FIFA crisis (admit it Sepp, that's what it is) without making too many leud jokes about Silvio Berlusconi, amongst other people.

Download:

To listen to Part 1 of the superpod, visit TwoFootedTackle.com and tell them we sent you.

To listen to Part 2 hosted by The Sound of Football, click here or right-click on the link to download the MP3.

Sound of Football 81b - The Summer Break

2011-05-29T10:27:00.000+01:00

The domestic season may be over but there's still time for another Sound of Football Extra from the SportsBar and Grill, Victoria Station, London.

Amid the noise and hubbub, Terry, Chris and Graham discuss the ever diminishing summer break and wonder whether it barely exists in this age of satellite TV, internet coverage and social media channels. Russian Premier League anyone?

For those of a literary persuasion, Terry and Graham also discuss the new James Bond novel and wonder what a podcast dedicated to Ian Fleming's creation might be called...

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 81 - Premier League Review

2011-05-23T22:04:00.006+01:00

Chris, Graham and Terry are on hand for the final (sort of) podcast of the season.

With the Premier League season done and dusted, it's time to review our predictions and see how daft they were.

Listen out for a special guest appearance from Terry's washing machine who at the very least, predicted that Blackpool would fair better that Terry himself reckoned.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 80 - Football Club Ownership

2011-05-16T22:27:00.004+01:00

This week, Graham, Terry and Chris cast their untrained eyes on club ownership.

In light of West Ham's relegation, is it a good idea to let fans run a football club? Which models of ownership work the best? Can the Supporter Trust owned model work at the highest level? Can English football learn from the German ownership model?

All of these questions and more are asked in this week's Sound Of Football.

If you're a blogger and would like accreditation for the Supporters Direct Cup and Expo, click here.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 79 - The Premier League run in and the Championship Play Offs

2011-05-09T22:43:00.007+01:00

Join us for a positively partisan promenade down the path to the Premier League season's climax.

This week, Graham gets a ribbing for Arsenal's perceived underachievement. Graham, in turn works off his frustration on Tottenham's perceived underachievement.

The relegation candidates also fall under our gaze with Chris trying desperately hard not to throw himself off the edge of the Internets in despair when talking about West Ham.

Finally, to the Championship Play Offs via Norwich and QPR. It was all good fun.

For more information on Socrates 9, the football bloggers meet up in London, click here.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 78 - European Football and Chris Oakley is back!

2011-05-02T22:47:00.004+01:00

Graham and Terry are thrilled to welcome regular host, Chris Oakley who is back from his trip to New Zealand.

This week the chaps take a look at the UEFA coefficients. We look ahead to at the prospects of competing nations who are gaining and losing Champions League and Europa League qualification places such as Portugal, Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany, France and yes, you guessed it... Scotland.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 77 with guest host Jon Hartley

2011-04-25T23:18:00.004+01:00

Graham and Terry are delighted to welcome Jon Hartley from the Bundesliga Show. Both Jon and Terry are experienced bloggers and podders on German football so it makes perfect sense to make the topic of this week's show... the English Football League.

On this week's show, we discuss the latest TV deal for the League and its effect on club's finances. We also talk about a number of club's failures plus their ambitions and suggest that the two may be connected. We wonder if there might be a better way and we think about different methods of governance and League structure.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 76 with guest host Andrew Gibney

2011-04-19T00:14:00.003+01:00

Graham and Terry welcome Andrew Gibney of the Gibfootballshow. The show starts of with a withering critique of the PFA Player Of The Season Award and the over-importance individual awards in a team environment and ends with the Welsh UEFA Co-oefficient. Goodness knows how we got there but there it is.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 75 with guest host Richard Whittall

2011-04-12T12:17:00.006+01:00

Graham and Terry are delighted to welcome Richard Whittall as our guest host while Chris Oakley is away.

Richard is a Canadian blogger and football writer of note who's excellent blog A More Splendid Life, we exhort you to read.

On this week's show, we discuss Stan Kroenke's takeover of Arsenal and the subject of US ownership of Premier League football clubs. We ask if there will be a change in sporting culture in the UK as a result of US ownership. We also take a look at the growing popularity of football in North America and its impact on the domestic and global game.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 74 - Our Favourite XI

2011-04-04T23:03:00.006+01:00

If your familiar with the Twofootedtackle website you'll be aware of their popular My Favourite XI feature. In which case, you'll know what to expect from this special bumper edition.

Terry, Graham and Chris select their favourite XI based on their reminiscences of watching football from all the way back to the 1960's. (We should stress that we were not around in the sixties, we just chose a couple of players from that time).

Chris will be typing up a blogpost which will appear on Twofootedtackle shortly.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 73 - The Great Club v Country and Olympic Debates Settled (plus David Gold's chopper)

2011-03-28T22:33:00.010+01:00

By the time you've finished listening to this podcast you need never discuss the club v country or country v Olympic team debate ever again because Chris, Graham and Terry have nailed it.

Well OK we haven't but we gave it a good stab. Our ramblings centre on Jack Wilshere's desire to participate in the European Under 21 Championships, this Summer. We wonder whether it's a good idea for him to play in that tournament or stay at home and watch it on the telly.

We also, think ahead to the men's Olympic football tournament and decide if it's right or fair that the Great Britain team is made up only of English players.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 72 - John Terry and the myth of the England captaincy

2011-03-21T22:47:00.006Z

Terry, Graham and Chris are back for another edition of the Sound Of Football podcast.

This week we try to stay focused for about half an hour on the new that the controversial Chelsea defender John Terry has been awarded the England captaincy approximately one year after he was stripped of it.

Why is the role of captain so important that it should be a big story in it's own right? Does it have anything to do with the emergence of the England Supporter? What will John Terry add to the role?

We also take the opportunity to have a reminisce about England captains of the past and make a few disparaging remarks about the Welsh.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 71 - Premier League Managers and Referees

2011-03-14T22:28:00.006Z

Terry, Chris and Graham return for another edition of the Sound Of Football.

This week, the chaps discuss the apparent rise in criticism of referees among top managers in England. Are the standards among our officials dropping in quality or are they being used as scapegoats for manager's own failures?

The chaps look at the recent outbursts by Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger and wonder to what extent there is a trickle down effect that can be harmful to the grass roots of the game.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 70a - Social Media and the future of football journalism

2011-03-05T00:40:00.006Z

We present an additional podcast where Chris, Graham and Terry attempt to dissect the role of social media within football writing and how this affects the future of football journalism.

The digitisation of media is a phenomenon that is challenging our usual models and conceptions of traditional football media.

We examine the relationship between the the football blogger and the journalist. We ask if, amidst all the free content available to us, is there anything worth paying for and how do proper journalists continue to make a living while giving us the insight and knowledge that we, as bloggers, crave so deeply.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 70 - Season Howwibolus: The Premier League Relegation Dogfight

2011-02-28T23:59:00.006Z

The chaps return for another podcast after another break.

This week Terry, Chris and Graham take a look at the bottom half of the Premier League table. With only six points separating Everton in 10th and Wigan in last place, the relegation battle is wide open while at the same time being incredibly tight.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3

Sound Of Football Podcast 69 - Champions League Preview

2011-02-14T23:16:00.005Z

Chris, Terry & Graham return to the internets to bring you another edition of the Sound Of Football Podcast.

This week, we look ahead to the raft of exciting Champions League fixtures coming up over the horizon.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football Podcast 68 - The January Transfer Window

2011-01-31T23:06:00.004Z

This week there is only one story in town and that's the bloody January Transfer Window.

Join Chris, Graham and Terry as we cast our cynical eyes on the comings, goings, toings and froings as the dreaded transfer window slams shut. Hopefully, trapping Harry Redknapp's fingers in the process. Just kidding, Stratford fans.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

Sound Of Football 67b - Where next for Sky Sports?

2011-01-29T00:19:00.007Z

Chris, Graham and Terry went for a few beers at the Sports Bar and Grill in London. So when the whole hullabaloo with Richard Keys and Andy Gray took place we thought it would be a good idea to record a podcast.

The chaps decided to focus on what Sky Sports will do now that their two heavyweight broadcasters are out of the picture. Who will Sky recruit to replace them?

Such names bandied around are Chris Kamara, Ben Shepherd, Jeff Stelling, Clare Tomlinson, Gary Lineker, Adrian Chiles and many many more including John Inverdale, curiously.

Inevitably the chaps stray off topic and just as inevitably, James Richardson's name pops up.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed

Sound Of Football Podcast 67 - Olympic Shenanigans and MK Spurs

2011-01-24T22:25:00.006Z

This week, the chaps try to get to the bottom of the Olympic Stadium saga.

With the decision as to which party to award the site delayed, the situation has moved in to high politics.

Our conversation explores the role of AEG in the Tottenham bid the implications for Leyton Orient and the possibility of West Ham playing at an Athletics Stadium. How does this effect London's contract with the IOC? What about the Olympic legacy? Where do Crystal Palace fit in to all this and when can we start calling Tottenham Hotspur MK Spurs.

It's a complex web and the chaps do their best to de-web it.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound Of Football Podcast 66 - The FA Cup, Liverpool & Chelsea

2011-01-10T22:54:00.006Z

The Sound Of Football Podcast is BACK and has the Third Round of the FA Cup in its sights.

Chris, Graham & Terry pick out a few results that caught the eye which gave them a chance opine about the trials at Liverpool and the tribulations at Chelsea.

Chris also gives us his opinion on what's occurring at West Ham and Terry learns the true meaning of tiebacks.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

The Best of The Sound of Football 2010

2011-01-03T18:39:00.000Z

Somewhat later than advertised in the Radio Times, we have great pleasure in bringing you our 'Best of' Podcast featuring all the best bits from our shows in 2010.

Relive our numerous assaults on the British media, the jokes about Paul The Octopus and our hilariously rubbish predictions...

We've trawled through 40-odd episodes (in more ways than one) so you don't have to, so sit back, relax and enjoy the best of The Sound of Football - 2010.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound Of Football Podcast Christmas Special

2010-12-20T23:18:00.005Z

Join us for our last regular podcast of 2010. This week, we look back on the year's highs and lows including:

The World Cup

The Premier League title race.

The rise of Tottenham Hotspur

The demise of Portsmouth.

We also ask what Fabio Capello might want for Christmas and reveal the secrets of Graham's amazing predictions.

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Sound of Football Podcast 65: 2018/2022 World Cup Bid

2010-12-06T21:57:00.004Z

In this episode, Chris, Graham and Terry reflect on the surprising (or perhaps not-so-surprising) FIFA announcement that Russia will host the 2018 World Cup and Qatar will host the 2022 equivalent.

Could the England bid team have avoided so much disappointment, frustration and anger by simply not bidding in the first place, and would it have been better to simply stuff £15 million into a large brown envelope and send it to Jack Warner?

All this plus our regular attack on the British media, a Simpsons reference or two and even a mention for Ian Holloway - on this week's Sound of Football.

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Sound Of Football Podcast 64: FA Cup Special - Colchester United v Swindon Supermarine

2010-11-28T20:27:00.005Z

Join Chris, Graham and Terry plus special guests Gary Andrews and Chris Nee of the Twofootedtackle podcast.

The five of us, accompanied by the good Captain Morgan braved a bracing winter Saturday in Essex as we travelled to the FA Cup Second Round tie between League 1 Colchester United and Southern League, Premier Division Swindon Supermarine.

Join us before the game on the train and in the excellent Bricklayer's Arms in Colchester as we talk about the match (1-0 to Colchester) and ruminate on the Second Round results.

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Terry also explains the millinery process of FA Cup draw.

Sound Of Football Podcast 63: Premier League Sack Race

2010-11-22T22:26:00.006Z

Join Chris, Graham and Terry as we attempt to determine the winner of Premier League Sack Race.

We also take a look at the general state of things in the Premier League and Chris gives us the benefit of the worst Avram Grant impression ever.

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Sound Of Football Podcast 62: International Friendlies

2010-11-15T23:02:00.005Z

Yes it's international friendly time again and the chaps take the time to discuss if there is any bloody point in them whatsoever.

They also take a moment to look and the way the international calender is set out, touching on the forthcoming Asian Championships and the qualification structure of the expanded Euro 2016.

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Sound Of Football Podcast 61: Scottish Football

2010-11-09T22:48:00.004Z

This week, three Englishmen discuss Scottish Football with all the horrific implications that go with it.

Following Celtic's 9-0 annihilation of Aberdeen we ask what is to be done with the Scottish game. The discussion ranges from the Old Firm and the Atlantic League to MLS, believe it or not.

Inevitably Russ Abbott finds a way in there too.

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Sound Of Football Podcast 60: The FA Cup

2010-11-03T23:00:00.004Z

The FA Cup First Round proper begins this weekend and the chaps discuss the continuing relevance or otherwise, of this venerable competition.

They take a brief walk down memory lane to some classic finals, look ahead to the weekend's tastier fixtures, ruminate on the current TV coverage and ask if the format could do with a little tweaking.

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Episode 59 - Wayne Rooney

2010-10-25T23:14:00.003+01:00

Only one topic of conversation this week and that's Wayne Rooney's unorthodox contract negotiations. Some forthright views laced with Fox News approved language await the listener.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3.

European Football Special podcast - Episode 2

2010-10-14T10:01:00.000+01:00

The monthly European football superpod is back! The panel returns to Studio 31 to bring you the trials and tribulations of football on the continent, and this month there’s a distinctly international feel as we focus on Euro 2012 Qualifying before having a quick look at domestic football in our countries of choice: Spain, France, Russia, Germany and Italy. There’s also a detailed look at Serbian hooliganism in the wake of the disturbing scenes in Genoa this week.

Featuring Graham Sibley, Jonathan Fadugba, Chris Oakley, James Appell, Terry Duffelen and Chris Nee, EFS will be available to Sound Of Football listeners as well as subscribers to the wonderful Twofootedtackle podcast.

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Episode 58 - Liverpool's seventh inning stretch and other Baseball cliches

2010-10-11T22:20:00.003+01:00

Join us for another edition of the Sound Of Football podcast. This week we don our reflective hats and try to make sense of the crisis at Liverpool FC.

We discuss the thinking behind Tom Hicks and George Gillett's tactics in dragging the new ownership bid through the courts. We wonder if, in John W Henry, Liverpool will be getting a new owner who will use the same methods as their would be predecessors to bring success to the club. We lament the plight of Roy Hodgson, a coach we all admire and ask the rather obvious question, is the Liverpool manager on borrowed time?

We also consider the nuclear option: What will happen if the court finds in favour of Hicks and Gillett? We also manage to include at least five quotes from The Simpsons which must be a pod record.

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Episode 57 - Hard Tackles

2010-10-04T23:05:00.003+01:00

On this week's Sound Of Football podcast the chaps examine the recent attention surrounding hard tackling in English football. In the light of Nigel De Jong's leg breaker on Hatem Ben Arfur and Karl Henry's flying kick on Jordi Gomez we ask if the Premier League is becoming more physical?

Are some Premier League manager's using excessively physical tactics because they are under the impression that it will increase their chances of surviving in the League? If so is there an alternative? Or are we just over-reacting to a perception of a series of disparate incidents rather than identifying a trend?

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Sound Of Football Podcast 56: English clubs in Europe

2010-09-27T23:31:00.003+01:00

We return to our regular Monday evening/Tuesday morning slot with a discussion on the prospects of English clubs in the Champions League and Europa League.

Can Manchester United manage with a misfiring Wayne Rooney and an injured Ryan Giggs? Are Chelsea flat track bullies? Haven't we forgotten someone? These questions and a few more are asked and on some occasions, answered within the podcast.

Check out all the televised fixtures in the UK on our Midweek TV Preview.

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Sound Of Football 55 - Official: Match Of The Day is rubbish

2010-09-22T22:15:00.004+01:00

This week, the Sound Of Football podcast revisit a previous podcast on the football media in light of the recent criticism of Match Of The Day.

Chris, Graham & Terry jump on the MOTD bashing bandwagon (which we, in our own self-important way, think we helped start). The chaps look at ways in which we think this most venerable of football highlights programme could be changed. The conversation also looks at football TV show formats in general and what sort of shows we'd like to see.

Needless to say it's not long before the words "Richardson" and "James" are mentioned.

We'd love to know what you think. Are we being too harsh on Messrs Lineker and co? What sort of football TV show would you like to see?

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European Football Special Superpod

2010-09-16T21:56:00.004+01:00

Proudly introducing European Football Special, a veritable superpodcast covering the continent’s major leagues. Once a month some of London’s finest football podcasters join forces to analyse the latest goings-on in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia and elsewhere.
Featuring Graham Sibley, Jonathan Fadugba, Chris Oakley, James Appell, Terry Duffelen and Chris Nee, EFS will be available to Sound Of Football listeners as well as subscribers to the Twofootedtackle podcast.
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Sound Of Football Bundesliga Special: Deutsche Bahn to Dortmund

2010-09-13T10:09:00.007+01:00

Join Chris Oakley, Terry Duffelen, Graham Sibley and special guest Gary Andrews from the Twofootedtackle podcast on our trip to Germany to see the top Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg.

The guys look ahead to the game on a double decker train from Köln to Dortmund before looking back on the result immediately afterwards and once again after a number of beers on the train back to Köln.

Warning: the conversation does deviate somewhat from football on to Bratwurst and Wagamamas Chicken Katsu Curry.

Soccerjens is also on hand to chuck in a few other non-football related topics that emerged during the course of the weekend.

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Sound Of Football 53: Football Media Special

2010-09-06T22:44:00.005+01:00

This week, Chris, Graham and Terry try to make sense of the UK media's coverage of football in general and the England team in particular.

They look at the recent demonising of Fabio Capello in The Sun and find comparisons with the treatment of passed England managers.

Then their ire is focused on TV and radio coverage with some novel suggestions on how to improve Match Of The Day, not all of which are entirely legal.

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Sound Of Football 52: Ligue 1 & Bundesliga Braindump

2010-08-31T22:17:00.003+01:00

As a change of pace, Chris and Terry discuss the latest happenings in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

We also look at the prospects for French and German clubs in the Champions League group stages.

As a bonus, Soccerjens will be around to point out Terry's deliberate mistake.

Look out for Chris' excellent Jeu De Jour podcast on the Football Fairground.

Terry blogs weekly about the Bundesliga on the Bundesbag, also on the Fairground.

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Sound Of Football 51: Europe, Tottenham, Transfers and Edgar Davids

2010-08-23T23:43:00.005+01:00

Join Chris , Graham and Terry as they digest the latest doings in the World of Football.

The chaps focus on Tottenham's plastic peril in Berne, Villa's search for a new manager, transfer talk and much much more.

Please note that we had some significant Skype issues during the recording of this podcast so forgive us if we sound a little... distant, particularly towards the end.

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Sound Of Football 50: Premier League and Champions League

2010-08-16T23:26:00.002+01:00

Chris Oakley, Graham Sibley and Terry Duffelen celebrate our fiftieth podcast with a look back at the hi-jinks of the first weekend of the new Premier League season. Highlights of which include Liverpool's 10 man repulsion of the Arsenal at Anfield, Joe Hart's heroics at the Lane and Olly sticking it to Wigan at the Dee Dubya.

We also look ahead to the forthcoming UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

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Sound Of Football 49: Premier League Season Preview

2010-08-12T22:18:00.004+01:00

Terry, Chris and Graham are back for another season on the Sound Of Football podcast.

Join us every week throughout the Football season for top-notch analysis of the Premier League, Champions and Europa League plus international football and a bunch of other stuff too.

This week, we kick off with our deranged predictions for the winners, also rans and downright losers in the English Premier League which starts on Saturday. Hurrah!!

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World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast: That was the World Cup that was

2010-07-14T19:16:00.004+01:00

And so our World Cup revels are ended for another four years. So before we archive our sticker albums and scrub off the Blu-Tack stains caused by our wall-charts, let us take one last look over our shoulder at the tournament before marching resolutely towards the 2010/11 football season.

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World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast: The Final - Spain 1 Holland 0

2010-07-11T23:22:00.005+01:00

And so we present the last of our book-end style podcasts. Join Chris, Terry and Graham as we enjoy the dramatic final stage of the 2010 World Cup.

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World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - Germany 0 Spain 1

2010-07-07T22:51:00.004+01:00

And so the players in the World Cup Final have been decided. Join us for another one of our legendary "book-end" podcasts as we watch and ruminate over Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany. It's a bit like a DVD commentary only... not.

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Suarez broke the rules but is NOT a cheat

2010-07-03T11:39:00.002+01:00

Terry offers his personal opinion on the ethics of Luis Suarez last ditch handball in Uruguay's dramatic Quarter Final win over Ghana in the World Cup.

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World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - Spain 1 Portugal 0

2010-06-29T22:25:00.005+01:00

Join us for another of our, by now, World famous "book-end" podcast. This time the chaps thoroughly enjoy Spain's 1-0 victory over Portugal.

If you're unfamiliar with the format of these podcasts, we record a segment before the game, at half time and just after the final whistle.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - England 1 Germany 4

2010-06-27T17:52:00.003+01:00

The Sound Of Football returns for another book-end podcast and what a doozy it is too as we cover England's horrifically spectacular 4-1 defeat to Germany.

Chris, Terry and Graham express mild optimism prior to the game, dismay at the half time score and utter despair at the full time result.

You can listen to our descent into madness here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - England 0 Algeria 0

2010-06-18T22:36:00.006+01:00

Join Chris, Terry and Graham as we experience the terror of England's shambolic display against Algeria in their second game of the World Cup with another book-end podcast.

Laugh up your sleeves at our cautious optimism before the game starts.

Guffaw at our half time anguish.

Feel our pain as we look with mute horror at the prospect of elimination from the 1st Round.

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World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - South Africa 0 Uruguay 3

2010-06-16T22:20:00.009+01:00

Join us again for another edition of our increasingly popular "book-end" podcast.

This time Graham, Chris and Terry look forward to the South Africa v Uruguay game before kick off with some confident predictions, indulge in some Sid James shenanigans at Half Time and ponder the prospects of Uruguay's fortunes in the World Cup and reflect on the game's talking points once it's all over.

For those of you who have not read that excellent post about UK broadcasters on the Scotsman which we referred to on the podcast, it's right here.

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World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - Germany 4 Australia 0

2010-06-13T22:25:00.004+01:00

Chris, Graham and Terry return for new podcast and it's time for another "book-ended" edition as we discuss the Germany v Australia game before kick-off, at half time and after the final whistle.

We're rather pleased with this format and hope you find it entertaining. You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Our World Cup predictions: Read 'em and weep...

2010-06-12T14:38:00.000+01:00

It was our great and rather pleasant surprise to hear that Jon Price, the brains behind Australian football blog Stattoz, has turned our recent attempt at predicting the outcome of the World Cup into graphical form.

As a result, if you visit www.stattoz.com.au, you'll be able to see a chart showing our guesses from the Second Round onwards which, if nothing else, will stand as evidence by which we'll be humiliated for years to come.

Our thanks to Jon for listening into the podcast and for taking the time to transcribe our predictions!

World Cup Sound Of Football Podcast - Who will be the World Champions? (WARNING - CONTAINS SPOILERS)

2010-06-08T22:09:00.008+01:00

The World Cup is upon us and the Sound Of Football podcast is back with a bumper preview edition.

Graham, Terry and Chris go through each group and predict who will finish first and second. Then we predict the winners of each game in every knock out stage all the way to the Final itself which will be won by...

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Meanwhile, on a rival podcast...

2010-05-29T15:36:00.003+01:00

What connects The Sound of Football, dubiously-flavoured crisps, Sarah Cracknell and Kelly Dalglish? Answer: The TwoFootedTackle podcast!

Yes, once again The Sound of Football's Terry, Graham and Chris were invited along to join Gary Andrews and Chris Nee for a chinwag and a jolly old time discussing football.

As ever, we had a fabulous time being a little bit silly and ever-so-slightly immature as a great deal of hilarity ensued over the course of an hour or so. To hear the end result of the five of us chatting about the beautiful game like a bunch of 8-year-olds, visit the TwoFootedTackle website where you can download the MP3 in question or for the complete TFT experience, follow the guys on Twitter at @twofootedtackle or visit their Facebook fanpage.

Our thanks to Chris and Gary for inviting us to take part in their latest podcast.

Sound Of Football Podcast 39 - Champions League Final 2010

2010-05-24T08:00:00.002+01:00

Chris and Graham present The Sound of Football's first ever '3-Way Special' for the 2010 Champions League Final.

In an innovative and possibly ill-judged move, we recorded a show before, during and after a big game - namely the battle between Inter and Bayern at the Bernabeu Stadium.

We assessed the key players, the coaches, the tactics - in fact the whole shooting match - before checking out some of the more amusing Twitter messages floating around on the web during the final, prior to reviewing the action after the event from Madrid.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Interview: Sir Geoff Hurst

2010-05-21T16:00:00.003+01:00

To paraphrase Carlsberg's advertising campaign, we don't do interviews, but when we do, we generally pick only the finest people available.

And so it was that earlier this week we had the great good fortune to interview one of the legends of English football - Sir Geoff Hurst.

As Honorary West Ham Supporter for The Sound of Football, it seemed only fitting that Chris was sent along to talk about Sir Geoff's long and illustrious career as well as England's chances of winning the World Cup in 2010.

The interview took place at Porter Novelli in London to promote a new World Cup commemorative medal being launched by the Royal Mint. You can get your own medal for free by visiting the Royal Mint website, so hurry along and pick up your own lucky charm while stocks last!

Finally, before we let you hear the interview, we'd just like to say a huge thank you to our old friend at TwoFootedTackle, Chris Nee for inviting us along to meet Sir Geoff himself. We're truly very grateful.

So now on with the interview which you can listen to here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3 to your computer instead. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Enjoy...

(This interview is also available via Some People Are On The Pitch.)

Sound Of Football Podcast 38 - The Premier League is finally over

2010-05-10T23:31:00.003+01:00

Back with a full compliment, the chaps breath a sigh of relief now that the Premier League is finally over. We praise Chelsea for their title victory, offer a warning to Tottenham not to get ahead of themselves and suggest that Europa League qualifcation for Manchester City may not be a bad thing after all.

There is also a fond farewell to Soccerjens.

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Sound Of Football Episode 37 - Fulham reach the Europa League Finaarl

2010-05-05T08:00:00.002+01:00

Sadly no Terry this week due to ill health, but Chris and Graham are back to review Crystal Palace's miraculous escape from relegation, plus there's a look at the final Premier League relegation situation, the Championship play-offs and a hearty pat on the back for Roy Hodgson's Fulham side.

There's also the answer to last week's competition where you could have won a gold car. What do you mean, you didn't enter?

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

(Oh and by the way - here's the picture Graham referred to during this week's podcast...)

Sound Of Football 36 - Relegation, promotion, relegation again and survival

2010-04-27T23:15:00.005+01:00

This week, Terry recounts the traumatic events at Selhurst Park on Monday as Crystal Palace battled to stay in the Championship, then we look at the prospects of the newly promoted clubs from the English second tier.

After that, the chaps look at the prospects for the clubs relegated from the Premier League before slagging off Gold and Sullivan, not for the first time it must be said.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound Of Football 35 - PFA Awards and European Semi Finals

2010-04-19T22:09:00.005+01:00

With a full compliment on the podcast, the chaps discuss the merits or otherwise of the PFA awards. Terry tries to put himself in the mind of a professional footballer and questions are raised about the value of having seasoned player James Milner nominated for Young Player of the Year.

Then we look ahead to the UEFA Champions League and Europa League semi finals. Can Fulham and Liverpool keep the British end up? And what of Jose's tactical tribulations against Barca?

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound Of Football Podcast 34 - Easter recap

2010-04-13T07:18:00.002+01:00

Join us for another edition of the Sound Of Football Podcast, back after our Easter Break.

This week, Chris and Graham discuss the Champions League, Europa League, Premier League, FA Cup and the Eurovision Song Contest.

Actually that last one's a lie, but you have to admit it's still a pretty long list of subjects, isn't it?

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Sound Of Football Podcast 33 - The Premier League

2010-03-29T23:38:00.003+01:00

This week, the chaps return to English domestic matters and discuss the title challenge at the top of the Premier League before evaluating the tribulations of West Ham and setting up the Jimmy Bullard fan club.

We apologise for the poor sound quality on this week's edition.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 32 - Bundesliga and Ligue 1

2010-03-22T21:49:00.003Z

In a change to our usual programming Chris and Terry fill the vacuum left by Graham for one week with a round up of the comings and goings in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Chris writes a regular column for SPAOTP called Jeu De Jour which is a weekly update of the French first division. Terry writes the Bundesbag every week. We hope you enjoy our European odyssey.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 31 - David Beckham and Phil Brown

2010-03-15T22:55:00.004Z

Welcome aboard for another Sound Of Football podcast. This week, Chris, Terry and Graham cast their cynical eyes over the circus that is David Beckham's ankle. We ask what impact the former England captain's absence in the England squad will have on their chances in the World Cup. More pertinently we look at the economic effect in the wake of the great man's injury to himself, his brand, the FA and the media.

Then we have a good laugh about Phil Brown.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 30 - Technology in Football

2010-03-08T21:56:00.005Z

This week, the chaps discuss an old bugbear for the three of us. In light of FIFA's recent decision to not pursue the use of goal line technology, Chris, Graham and Terry talked about the problems and concerns they have about the use of technology in the game.

There are some forthright opinions which go against the general Sky Sports led consensus that technology is a good thing. They also question the motives of commercial broadcasters in the officiating of football.

We very much welcome your views and ask you to contribute to the debate. Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think.

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Extra Terry and Graham!

2010-03-04T12:35:00.003Z

Just a quick heads-up to inform you that 'our Graham' (thanks Cilla) can be heard on this week's TwoFootedTackle podcast with those exceedingly nice people, Gary Andrews and Chris Nee.

Furthermore, if we'd been even remotely efficient, we'd have told you about 'our Terry' (thanks Mr. Bewes) appearing on the same podcast three weeks ago. For that we're most humbly sorry, but Terry's appearance on the TFT podcast is still available to hear if you take a trip along to the same website.

Enjoy, as they say, and be prepared for us to collect the proverbial match ball when Chris Oakley appears on the TwoFootedTackle in a few weeks time. Don't say you haven't been warned...

Episode 29 - Warnock, Terry, Bridge, Ramsey and Shawcross too

2010-03-01T22:36:00.005Z

This week, the chaps discuss the latest doings in the Premier League. Specifically the controversial matches between Chelsea & Manchester City and Stoke v Arsenal.

But first Terry has a right old whinge about Neil Warnock and QPR. Damn right too!

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 28 - The Premier League

2010-02-22T22:29:00.004Z

This week, the chaps run down the wonderful and exciting world of the English Premier League.

Will Chelsea keep their challenge together in the face of their "well documented off field problems"? Will Manchester United run out of steam? Can Arsenal take advantage of their moderately favourable run in to snatch the title?

All of these questions and stacks more will be discussed in this week's Sound Of Football Podcast.

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Episode 27 - Premier League Play Offs

2010-02-15T23:02:00.005Z

Only one topic of conversation this week and it wasn't the contents of Ashley Cole's underpants. Nope, the latest edition of the podcast is focused on the Champions League Qualifying Play Off soon to be proposed by the Premier League.

It's a fascinating topic which gets the chaps all hot and bothered so don't miss the latest episode of the Sound Of Football.

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Episode 26 - Euro 2012

2010-02-08T22:31:00.003Z

Join us again for another Sound Of Football Podcast. This week, Graham, Terry and your host Chris guide you through the Euro 2012 draw. We assess the prospect of the British home nations and the Republic Of Ireland. We also slag off the French and undermine the Germans.

With the remaining few minutes of the podcast we try not to blow our brains out with despair as we talk about John Terry. Plus, there's another exciting episode of Soccerjens.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 25 - England World Cup Special

2010-01-31T21:10:00.001Z

Join us at Graham's house as we take advantage of the fact that all three of us were in the same place at the same time to record a special show.

This week we take a look at England's chances in the World Cup in the wake of the latest controversy surrounding John Terry. We ask if Terry should continue as skipper, if Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard might suffer from burn out by the time the tournament begins and we ponder the defensive and goalkeeping permutations.

There's a load of other stuff too, so check it out and let us know what you think.

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Episode 24 - FA Cup, Africa Cup of Nations, West Ham, Tevez and Neville

2010-01-25T22:32:00.005Z

Welcome aboard for another Sound Of Football podcast. This week we rattle through the FA Cup, ponder the West Ham takeover, consider the consequences of the Tevez/Neville spat and confuse a Tottenham defender for a legendary Question Of Sport captain and we don't mean Emlyn Hughes.

All this plus the Africa Cup Of Nations too.

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Episode 23 - Everton good, Liverpool bad, Robinho worse

2010-01-18T21:55:00.005Z

Join us for another edition of the Sound Of Football podcast.

In this week's episode we heap praise on the blue of Chelsea and Everton. We heap scorn on Man United and Liverpool before pondering the merits of backing a dark horse in the Africa Cup Of Nations.

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Episode 22 - The Premier League and the Africa Cup of Nations

2010-01-11T22:36:00.004Z

The chaps return for a bumper edition featuring an examination of Birmingham City's unbeaten run, an assessment of Arsenal's championship credentials and an assassination of modern punditry.

Then we turn our attentions to Angola and the opening games in the Africa Cup of Nations.

You can listen to the podcast here. Or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 21 - The FA Cup and Owen Coyle

2010-01-05T21:00:00.004Z

Join us for the first Sound Of Football podcast of the new decade. This week, Graham, Terry and Chris discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round, ask what on Earth has possessed Owen Coyle, plus a load of other stuff too that you'd be bonkers not to hear.

You can listen to the podcast here. Or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Episode 20 - Merry Christmas Mr Hughes

2009-12-22T23:25:00.003Z

Only one topic up for discussion this week folks: Manchester City, Mark Hughes and the odious Garry Cook. Join Chris, Graham and Terry as we pick over the carcus that is Manchester City's reputation and assess new coach Roberto Mancini's chances of not getting sacked at the end of the season.

You can listen or download the podcast here. Or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.