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Spotlight: Can Real Sociedad Win The League?
Real Sociedad are currently top of the La Liga table, this week we take a look into their history, how they've fared so far this season and whether someone other than Barcelona or Real Madrid will win the league in the near future. -
Spotlight: What is England's DNA?
After some encouraging England performances during the international break we decided to look into 'The England DNA' proposal. The initiative started in 2014 in an attempt to revamp the country's national u15s to u21s. On the pod we discuss what it i… -
Interview: Resurgent West Ham with Iain Dale
Before the season began West Ham fans were fearing the worst, but after positive performances against Wolves, Leicester, Manchester City, and Tottenham the mood has changed. This week we're joined by British broadcaster Iain Dale the founder of West … -
Spotlight: Is Heading Dangerous?
This week we investigate the links between heading footballs and dementia and whether the right protocols are in place to protect young players. See -
Interview: Data in the Modern Game
On this week's episode we're joined by Football Coach/ Senior Analyst Dave Seymour to discuss his role as a football analyst, how this role has evolved in recent years, and we’ll discuss the growing significance of data in the modern game.… -
Flashback: Rangers Reborn
This week’s episode focusses on Rangers, their financial troubles and administration in 2012, and we discussed their rise back to the tops of the SPL in recent seasons. See -
Black History Month: Football Icons
To celebrate black history month, we decided to look at some of English football's black icons and what they achieved in the game. See -
Flashback: Howard Kendall's Everton
After Everton's blistering start to the Premier League season we decided to look into a former Everton hero, the late Howard Kendall, his career as a player and a manager, his Everton success and we’ll discuss whether Everton can return to those heig… -
Interview: Time to Partey?
On our final transfer review of the window we welcome football journalist Mark Mann-Bryans to discuss Arsenals dealings, from where they intended to strengthen, who they brought in and the outgoings at the club. -
Interview: Boavista's Title Win
This week we are joined by Michael Gallwey to discuss Boavista's shock title win in 2001 and whether the big three's stranglehold of the Portuguese league can be broken.
Why Football?
By Echez Udokwu & Michael Dryden
We are Michael and Echez, two football fans eager to learn more about the game and share what we learn with likeminded fans. Our aim is to explore interesting football topics and unlock the context. Why did Red Bull enter football? How did tiny Croatia produce a team worthy of reaching a World Cup final? Discover this and more as we dissect the game and take a nostalgic look back at teams of old. Why did you fall in love with the game? Why Football?
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