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| Was Liverpool’s Win Due To ‘Drab’ Season? | 02 May 2025 | 00:31:37 | |
Join Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery in the 2nd episode of a new podcast; State of Play. Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Introducing: State of Play | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:41:35 | |
*Cough cough* Is this thing on? The Independent is resurrecting this channel with a new show; State of Play. Join Adam Clery and Miguel Delaney for a brand new podcast about the politics of the Premier League, the controversies of the modern game and, well, the state of play. This is a pilot episode, so please do get in touch to tell us what you thought! Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who will be champions of Europe? | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:54:27 | |
It’s been a frenetic fortnight as Europe’s premier club competitions frantically try and reach a conclusion like never before. We’ve seen thrills, spills, drama and three English clubs knocked out. Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by chief football writer Miguel Delaney and northern football correspondent Mark Critchley to discuss the Europa and Champions League games that have been and gone, and those that are still to come. They also share their predictions for who will lift the trophies this season. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: It's coming home! Full England analysis plus Group H breakdown and final group games preview | 24 Jun 2018 | 00:50:15 | |
Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney in Moscow discuss England's thumping win over Panama. Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew join from Nizhny Novgorod and Mark Critchley from Sochi in a jam-packed show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: England vs Panama preview plus Germany stay in the mix... just, while Belgium state their claim | 24 Jun 2018 | 00:33:10 | |
Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney witnessed Belgium's impressive performance in Moscow and discuss Germany's comeback against the Swedes but not until Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew have phoned in from Nizhny Novgorod to preview England's date with Panama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Brazil finally arrive, Nigeria spice up Group D and Switzerland's comeback gives them hope | 22 Jun 2018 | 00:41:07 | |
Ed Malyon and Miguel Delaney are in Moscow to break down all the games, while Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew in St Petersburg discuss Brazil's win over Costa Rica and Neymar's need to be centre of attention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Argentina's meltdown fully broken down, are Croatia contenders plus a look at France and Denmark | 21 Jun 2018 | 00:42:25 | |
Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley are joined by Miguel Delaney who has just witnessed Argentina's chaotic meltdown in Nizhny Novgorod. The guys also look at if Croatia are any good plus some analysis of France after another win Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Indy Football podcast: Portugal might be rubbish yet win the whole thing, Spain labour to victory and Thursday preview | 20 Jun 2018 | 00:22:05 | |
Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley in Moscow review a turgid day of action, calling on Miguel Delaney in Nizhny Novgorod to give some insight into Spain's win over Iran. Then a look ahead to Thursday's more interesting fixtures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Russia, conquerors of the world, England's next steps and picking apart Group H | 20 Jun 2018 | 00:41:46 | |
Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley look at the latest action from Moscow, while Jack Pitt-Brooke calls up from Repino with the news from England camp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Analysing England's win, Harry Kane's brilliance and Gareth Southgate's game plan | 18 Jun 2018 | 01:02:54 | |
Ed Malyon, Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley dissect England's win over Tunisia from Moscow before Jonathan Liew and Jack Pitt-Brooke join on the phone from Volgograd and argue about whether it was a good win or not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Mexico stun Germany, Brazil falter and Serbia played Costa Rica but nobody remembers it | 18 Jun 2018 | 00:28:50 | |
It's nearly 4am in Moscow but the guys have stayed up to break down a wild day's worth of action, including the defending world champions being downed by Mexico's green tide, Brazil only drawing with Switzerland and Serbia did stuff too. Probably. Warning: some technical issues disrupted recording Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Lionel Messi's Argentina falter, France get out of jail plus all the action from Super Saturday | 16 Jun 2018 | 00:45:26 | |
Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley are joined by Jonathan Liew in Moscow to review the wild game at Spartak Stadium between Argentina and Iceland as well as the French beating Australia, Peru's gallant efforts against the Danes and Croatia's win over Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Cristiano Ronaldo lights up an all-time classic, Uruguay stutter past Egypt plus Iran's shock win | 15 Jun 2018 | 00:43:40 | |
Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley in Moscow guide you through a belting day of football, culminating in Spain 3-3 Portugal. Miguel Delaney calls in from that game while Jack Pitt-Brooke also joins on the phone after watching his beloved Morocco be stunned by Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The return of European football | 06 Aug 2020 | 00:33:42 | |
The weirdest European football season in history is back underway with the Champions League and Europa League competitions returning this week after their coronavirus-enforced hiatus. Manchester United are already safely through to the next knockout round after seeing off the mighty LASK on Wednesday evening with Wolves, Rangers, Manchester City and Chelsea all hoping to follow them over the coming days. Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Mark Critchley to discuss all those games and give their predictions on who will win both competitions. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Russia get the party started, England latest plus a preview of Spain vs Portugal | 14 Jun 2018 | 00:44:40 | |
Ed Malyon and Mark Critchley review the World Cup opener from Moscow before checking in with Jack Pitt-Brooke at England camp and then previewing Friday's trio of games, including the pick of the group stage - Spain vs Portugal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup daily: Spain sack Lopetegui, 2026 World Cup vote and Russia vs Saudi Arabia | 13 Jun 2018 | 00:40:27 | |
Ed Malyon, Mark Critchley and Miguel Delaney check in for their first daily podcast from Moscow, where they have been hard at work covering the huge decisions from Spain to sack coach Julen Lopetegui and Fifa to host the 2026 World Cup in North America. Jack Pitt-Brooke joins on the phone from England's somewhat... quiet base in Repino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| World Cup preview edition: England, Brazil, Spain and why this tournament feels weird | 11 Jun 2018 | 00:58:21 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney in London and Jack Pitt-Brooke at Heathrow Airport to preview the World Cup. Subscribe to the podcast to get DAILY shows from Russia during the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Champions League final recap, Salah, Ramos, Karius - plus what's people's problem with Raheem Sterling? | 29 May 2018 | 01:02:18 | |
The guys are back from Kiev and Wembley to discuss the weekend's two biggest finals, with Fulham promoted to the Premier League and Real Madrid beating Liverpool in a Champions League final that will go down in history as one of the most story-laden ever. Plus, the lads dig into the relentless hounding of Raheem Sterling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FA Cup final review, Champions League final preview and Neymar discussion | 21 May 2018 | 01:02:13 | |
The guys look back at the FA Cup final and what it means for Man United and Chelsea going forwards, as well as a run-down of Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League final and loads more besides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How will this season be remembered, FA Cup preview and Barcelona's implosion | 14 May 2018 | 00:46:44 | |
With the Premier League season over, the guys discuss the key storylines of the year as well as looking ahead to the FA Cup final, discussing Antonio Conte's future at Chelsea and finally how Barcelona ballsed up an unbeaten season at the worst possible moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger's goodbye, relegation confusion and plenty of tangents | 08 May 2018 | 00:54:20 | |
This week Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew, Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's fixtures, Arsene Wenger's final home game, Sir Alex Ferguson's bout of ill health and much more besides including the Hunger Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Champions League semis, Man United vs Arsenal and relegation dog fight | 30 Apr 2018 | 00:39:00 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss Manchester United's snoozetastic win over Arsenal, the Champions League semi-finals, whether we're going to get a belting relegation battle or simply a damp squib and a whole load more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Champions League semi-final preview, FA Cup analysis, Wenger's departure and Kevin Strootman interview | 23 Apr 2018 | 00:58:08 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Jack Austin to discuss the weekend's FA Cup semi-finals, Arsene Wenger's announced departure after 22 years at Arsenal, and also preview the Champions League semi-finals with Jack speaking to Roma's Kevin Strootman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How Man City won the league, relegation battle, and Championship promotion contenders | 16 Apr 2018 | 00:41:29 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney, Ben Burrows and Matt Murphy to discuss the weekend's football action including Man City winning the Premier League, the relegation battle and who might be coming up into the top flight next season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Premier League season review | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:37:02 | |
The longest Premier League season in history has finally drawn to a close. Liverpool are champions at last, while Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea—despite Leicester’s incredible start to the campaign—will join them in next season’s Champions League. Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss the highlights from this standout season, from VAR, to players impacting social change and, of course, the immense impact of Covid-19. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories from the Premier League and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are Manchester City imploding? Plus Champions League preview | 09 Apr 2018 | 00:47:06 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's action, including the drama-infused Manchester Derby. They also look ahead to Manchester City and Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final second leg, in which City will need to score at least three goals to go through Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| All-British Champions League clashes, the Premier League's competitiveness, and Alan Pardew | 03 Apr 2018 | 00:48:29 | |
Jonathan Liew is joined by Miguel Delaney and Duncan Alexander from Opta to discuss the weekend’s football action and looking ahead to Liverpool vs Manchester City in the Champions League. They also analyse the competitiveness of the Premier League, and Alan Pardew, after he was sacked by West Brom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ranking the World Cup nations from one to 32 | 26 Mar 2018 | 00:36:58 | |
This week the Indy Football Podcast’s revered host Ed Malyon returned to the hot seat, and was joined by reporters Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jack Austin to rank the World Cup nations from 1-32, discuss what they’ve learned from the international friendlies so far, and announce another giveaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What can data analysis teach us about football? | 19 Mar 2018 | 00:44:53 | |
Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Liew and Luke Brown are joined by Rory Campbell, owner of C&N Sporting Risk, who do data analysis and predictive modelling, and consulting for football clubs and sports betting organisations and other companies in the sporting industry. They discuss the insights that data analysis provides and what it tells us about Tottenham's improvement, Mohamed Salah's brilliant season and why Burnley keep surprising people. Is Jurgen Klopp a high variance coach? Will football men and analysts ever understand each other? And who's going to win the World Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Man Utd v Liverpool, statistics, and Thatcher's war against football | 12 Mar 2018 | 00:57:31 | |
Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew were joined by Tony Evans, whose new book 'Two Tribes' is about football and politics in the 1985-86 season. They talk about Manchester United, Liverpool, the limitations of statistics in spotting players, what Margaret Thatcher thought of football and whether the game has politicised or depoliticised as it has globalised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Man City vs Chelsea dissected, Brighton talk, and a sad weekend in Serie A | 05 Mar 2018 | 00:37:40 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Mark Critchley to discuss the weekend's action, including Chelsea's fruitless trip to Manchester and Arsenal's embarrassing defeat in Brighton. They also paid tribute to the late Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who died suddenly on Sunday aged 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Man City win Carabao Cup, Mourinho gets Lukaku grooving to defeat Conte, Spurs leave it late against Palace | 26 Feb 2018 | 00:58:40 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke - as well as Mark Critchley on the phone from Manchester - to discuss a big weekend of Premier League action and the Carabao Cup final. Pep Guardiola's first trophy in England sees a very Arsenal-y bottling of a big game at Wembley - a ground they are used to winning at. Manchester United came from behind to reclaim 2nd and put Chelsea out of the top four for now, in a game that did not live up to its Mourinho vs. Conte antagonistic billing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chelsea vs Barcelona preview, R. Madrid deconstruction, and FA Cup review | 19 Feb 2018 | 00:58:19 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Miguel Delaney to chat through the weekend's FA Cup action and preview the Champions League games this week. This week they're also giving away a free Sevilla shirt, courtesy of New Balance. All you have to do is listen in and leave a review on iTunes to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| North London derby, Man United's frail defence, and Champions League preview | 12 Feb 2018 | 00:51:46 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and former football league stalwart Martin Gritton to discuss the weekend's action, including the North London derby, Manchester United's defensive struggles and Liverpool's east victory at Southampton. They also take a look at the upcoming Champions League knock-out stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| And that's what the Barclays is all about! Liverpool 2-2 Spurs and other, far less exciting Premier League results dissected | 05 Feb 2018 | 00:35:46 | |
This week’s episode picks over a weekend of Premier League action, in which the standout game is Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Spurs. Bucking the trend in football analysis, our team focus on the tactics and performances of the players rather than frothing-at-the-mouth scrutiny of refereeing decisions. Alexis Sanchez also got off the mark for United, as did Aubameyang for Arsenal, and Man City dropped points on the road again - Pep out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Liverpool get their trophy and bedlam in the Championship | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:48:04 | |
This week, Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss a jaw-dropping night in the Championship. And with Liverpool getting their hands on the Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years, Melissa has all the details from Anfield. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories from the Premier League and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FA Cup upsets, the perfect back-up striker, and West Ham's incredible transfer policy | 29 Jan 2018 | 00:43:23 | |
A review of the FA Cup fourth round that saw Liverpool and West Ham crash out takes a sideways turn as the all-star cast of Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew join Ed Malyon to chat whether clubs can be too big to succeed in the Football League, how to find a good back-up striker, and a preview of transfer deadline day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Life after Sanchez, Watford's new boss, and a game of 'would you rather' | 22 Jan 2018 | 00:42:13 | |
With Alexis Sanchez finally joining Manchester United, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew to suggest what life will be like at the Emirates without him - along with Watford's situation under new boss Javi Gracia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The thriller at Anfield, Arsenal's nadir and Sanchez fleeing | 15 Jan 2018 | 00:51:41 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to analyse the weekend's action including City's first domestic defeat of the season, as Liverpool drilled four past the the league leaders in thrilling fashion. We also discuss Arsenal's woes, losing this weekend and seemingly soon to lose Alexis Sanchez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mourinho vs Conte, the next big transfers, and VAR | 08 Jan 2018 | 00:41:56 | |
After a weekend that consisted mostly of televised goalless draws, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to look at the spat that instead got our attention - between Messrs Mourinho and Conte. We also delve into the transfer market to ponder over the next big signing and discuss the use of a Video Assistant Referee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New year round-up: Liverpool top of festive table | 02 Jan 2018 | 00:40:26 | |
After a hectic Christmas football schedule, Ed Malyon is back and joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Lawrence Ostlere to dissect the madness and pick out the biggest winners and losers. We've also compiled a special festive league table, which Liverpool sit at the top of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Predicting the end of the season: Where will teams finish? | 18 Dec 2017 | 00:42:11 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Lawrence Ostlere to talk through the weekend's action and argue how the table will look come May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Title Over? Pep's City beat Mourinho's United at Old Trafford | 11 Dec 2017 | 00:35:15 | |
A somewhat super Sunday saw Manchester City attain an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Manchester United, which ended in a tunnel brawl at Old Trafford. Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney discuss whether Mourinho’s United are lacking courage, whether City could hit 100 points this season, as well as the Champions League draw, Liverpool getting Big Sam’d in the Merseyside derby and the weekend’s other games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| WORLD CUP SPECIAL: Reviewing Russia 2018 draw and Arsenal's sloppy defeat | 04 Dec 2017 | 00:49:21 | |
Following the World Cup draw on Friday, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney to sift through the possible outcomes for the tournament. We also looked back on Saturday's clash between Arsenal and Man Utd at the Emirates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Title picture becomes clearer after ugly wins for City and United | 27 Nov 2017 | 00:35:18 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Austin and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's Premier League action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| North London derby recap and what next for West Brom? | 20 Nov 2017 | 00:32:26 | |
Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Ben Burrows to look back at the weekend's action, including the North London derby and West Brom's decision to sack Tony Pulis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Man City win appeal over Champions League ban | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:39:29 | |
A decision to ban Manchester City from Champions League football has been overturned. Uefa ruled that the club had breached Financial Fair Play regulations and banned them from European football for two years. But after an appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) sided with the City and overturned the Uefa decision. Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss the verdict and its wider ramifications on the game and spending regulations in general. Miguel also shares his touching tribute to Jack Charlton, who died on Friday aged 85. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories from the Premier League and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Northern Ireland debrief, Rep. Ireland preview, and who will win the World Cup? | 13 Nov 2017 | 00:27:59 | |
As the World Cup qualifier play-offs draw to a close, Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Matt Murphy to dissect the debris of Northern Ireland's defeat, along with a preview of Ireland's second leg against Denmark, and a look ahead to Russia 2018. Who are the likely front-runners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chelsea's vital win, Wenger blames offside, West Ham replacement rumours | 06 Nov 2017 | 00:37:42 | |
After the weekend's fixtures, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Spurs' title challenge over already? And what's going wrong for Real Madrid | 30 Oct 2017 | 00:29:42 | |
Following the weekend's action, Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Jack Austin to discuss what went wrong for Tottenham at Old Trafford, along with a round-up of the rest, and a look at Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League trip to Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||