The Joy of Football - With Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett – Details, episodes & analysis

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, we NEED to talk about Liverpool’s slump (and how it may be affected by the tragic passing over Diogo Jota), Nottingham Forest’s sacking of Ange Postecoglou, and Bournemouth.  Then it’s our usual ‘Three of the Best’ where the discussion is on South-Coast players, French Brothers and more.  Finally it’s Martin’s Letter from the Gantry which is all about the unlikely scenario over the weekend where Jarred Gillett was referred to the monitor by VAR…… and stuck with his original decision?!  Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!  Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd  UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5  Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on  Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/  Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF  Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/  Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com  Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz  Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/  For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaart  A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:  Nick Parmenter  Hillary Abbott  Daniel Butigan  Tommy Mck  Katie Watson  Benjamin Fairclough  Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Joy of Football, Jay Bothroyd joins Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett to reflect on an extraordinary career that took him from Arsenal’s academy to the England team, and across the world to Italy, Thailand and Japan. Jay opens up about the anger that ended his Arsenal dream, the call from Dave Jones that saved his career, and his life-changing decision to finally reveal that he kept epilepsy a secret for his entire career. From winning the FA Youth Cup with Arsenal, to sharing a dressing room with Gadaffi’s Son, facing Paolo Maldini, and swapping shirts with Andrés Iniesta, this is Jay Bothroyd’s incredible football journey, told with honesty, humour and heart. This episode is an incredible conversation, and NOT to be missed.[CHAPTERS]00:00 Discovering The Love For Football 05:01 How Arsène Wenger Changed Arsenal 07:50 Bothroyd’s Secret Lunches At Arsenal 09:04 “Arsène Brought The Joy To Football” 12:40 Winning the FA Youth Cup With Arsenal 19:27 The Shirt That Changed Everything (Getting Sold by Arsenal) 24:14 Signing For Coventry (Gordon Strachan Phone Call) 28:15 Making His Premier League Debut Vs Manchester United 31:56 “I Kept Epilepsy A Secret My Entire Career” – Jay Bothroyd's Epilepsy Journey 43:31 How Cardiff & Dave Jones Saved Jay’s Career + Fall Out At Wolves 52:14 “Going to Cardiff Was The BEST Decision For Me” 54:17 Jay Bothroyd’s England Call-Up 1:00:17 Craig Bellamy: “You Either Love Him Or Hate Him – I Loved Him” 1:01:56 Making An Impression In England Training 1:04:24 “You Definitely Would’ve Played For Me” – Wenger Reunites With Jay 1:08:20 Playing In Serie A For Perugia – Life & Culture In Italy 1:15:27 Playing Against Maldini (“Best Defender Ever”) 1:18:23 Colonel Gaddafi’s Son Was My Teammate 1:21:27 The Standard Of The Thailand League 1:23:38 Moving To Japan & Playing In The J-League 1:31:46 Swapping Shirts With Iniesta 1:32:14 “I Could’ve Played 100 Games For Arsenal” – Reflection On Career 1:35:43 Jay Bothroyd Played In The “Aguerooo” Game 1:41:02 What’s Jay’s Best Moment? 1:43:20 Young Epilepsy Ambassador 1:46:28 Martin Tyler’s Letter From The Gantry (Everton) Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaart Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil continue looking forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each team, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United & Newcastle United.Next, we have Martin's Letter from the Gantry, all about Mark Hughes and recently seeing him at a recent Woking vs Carlisle United Match.Then, we round off with the rest of the preview. Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham & Wolverhampton Wanderers.  [CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO 2:37 LEEDS - You need a goalkeeper to keep you up!8:52 Martin's first commentary is at Leeds this season!11:24 LIVERPOOL - Will Salah and Van Dijk's age show this season? 17:04 Will Liverpool focus on the Champions League more than the Premier league?18:41 It's a boots for Milos Kerkez to fill! 20:17 What role did Dean Kiely play in transforming Dean Henderson? 21:18 MANCHESTER CITY - Neil is NOT convinced by City's players!26:00 We may see the BEST of city in the season after 29:19 MANCHESTER UNITED - "It'll be better than last season" 33:59 Top 4 or higher would be a good season for Manchester United!34:56 NEWCASTLE UNITED- The Isak saga dampens the mood 40:23 LETTER FROM THE GANTRY - Mark Hughes 46:29 NOTTINGHAM FOREST - Back in Europe! 50:45 Nuno philosophy works once again! 52:16 SUNDERLAND - A very busy window! 56:00 Granit Xhaka's experience will be key 57:23 Neil's northeast weather stories 1:01:04 TOTTENHAM - "The big arrival is Thomas Frank"1:07:51 Losing James Maddison may hurt Tottenham 1:08:59 How much will Son Heung-min be missed? 1:11:43 WEST HAM - Are they in trouble? 1:13:19 - Michail Antonio has been a great servant to the Premier league 1:16:19 WOLVES - Survival is the goal!1:21:34 What does it REALLY mean to get 3 points in the Prem? 1:22:59 Neils TOP 5... 1:23:52 WHERE TO FIND US? Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan A Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil look forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each tram, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start with AFC Bournmouth, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion.  Then its Martin's Letter from the Gantry - this week about U21's football. Next we return to looking ahead with Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham. And, finally, we have Feedback from you, the listeners. All reflective of Neil's Substack piece on Rule Changes, and also from newcomers from Martin's recent apperance in ChrisMD's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jhRDJR5_c0&t=798s [CHAPTERS]00:00 INTROJoin Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan A Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil celebrate the Lionesses' Victory (yet again) at the Euros! What a team, what a coach, what a roller coasters. We take a deep dive into the inspiring journey that Sarina Wiegman and her team team have gone on in Switzerland and how it has capped an amazing summer of sports in England!Then it's Three of the Best, looking at players with a Transfer Window theme- Including Neil's disappointment that Noni Madueke has left Chelsea, followed by comparisons, which looks at players within the English sides in this coming season's UEFA Champions League (Past and Present). Some real legends of the game in there! And we finish with Martin's Letter from the Gantry that looks ahead to, and back on, the Community Shield.[CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO02:13 The Amazing Lionesses retain the EUROS! 🏆 04:29 The similarity in passing style between the Spanish women's team and the men's 05:54 How a change of tempo helped England win the Euros 08:08 The strength of the WSL gave England an advantage09:09 The character they showed will inspire young girls across the country!10:21 Sarina Wiegman is a serial WINNER!11:39 Is Football moving on tactically?16:14 When Martin Tyler shared the pitch with Brazilian legend Rivellino 17:07 2025's Summer of Sport 19:45 Martin's 1966 book (Alan Ball's Chapter+ Neil's story on Peter Osgood)22:21 THREE OF THE BEST (Transfer special!)22:54 An insight into Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland signing)24:22 Maxim De Cuyper in Pervis Estupiñán out for Brighton26:23 Why will Noni Madueke be a success at Arsenal (Neil Barnett's message to Arsenal fans) 32:01 Mo Salah and Van Dijks new contracts are so important for Liverpool 33:34 Ashley Young loves the game!36:25 Kudus might be Thomas Frank's 'Bryan Mbeumo'37:53 Caoimhin Kelleher's chance to prove himself at Brentford 39:25 Mateo Retegui leaves Atalanta for Al Qadsiah (a look into transfers to Saudi Arabia)44:07 Comparisons! - Virgil Van Dijk - Alan Hansen 47:38 The goalscoring arrogance Thierry Henry and Ian Wright 51:01 How does Erling Haaland and Sergio Aguero compare? 54:41 Cole Palmer and Eden Hazard bring 'The Joy Of Football' 57:23 Anthony Gordon and David Ginola - two bright wingers 1:00:43 Harry Redknapp compares his Champions league side to the current Tottenham XI1:02:08 MARTIN TYLERS LETTER FROM THE GANTRY (The importance of the Community shield) 1:10:42 It will mean a lot to Crystal Palace to win the Community Shield 1:13:01 OUTRO - WHERE TO FIND US!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil revisit an amazing week in football. During which Martin shouted his famous “Aguerooooo”, and only a few days later commented Chelsea’s first ever Champions League win… with Neil only 8ft in front of him!From Aguero, to Drogbaaaaa, this episode takes us inside that week, the dramatic final day, behind the scenes for Neil in the Chelsea hotel in Munich, UEFA confiscating his tapes, his son hugging Roman Abramovich, and so much more!May of 2012… what a time. [CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO01:44 Did Martin know what he was going to say in celebration?04:13 When did Martin Tyler realise how big the Agüero moment would be?06:12 Seeing the Executive Chairman of the Premier league straight after the game!07:43 "Now I listen to it as if its another person doing it" 08:06 "Did you do any preparation for the UCL final SIX days later?" 09:30 Mark Hughes claims it was the nosiest moment in a football ground he's ever heard!10:54 Problems in the Chelsea squad leading up to the final11:35 Neil Barnetts journey for ChelseaTV to Lille to film with Joe Cole!12:57 Joe Cole told Neil Barnett that Eden Hazard would sign for Chelsea!13:38 How did Denis Wise save Neil Barnett's day? 15:40 What problems did Bayern Munich have leading up to the final?17:26 The surprising role of Ryan Bertrand 19:03 Nights out in Munich (John Terry's dad + Babayaro charging drinks to UEFA!)23:03 Jody Morris broke the news to Neil that Ryan Bertrand was starting23:53 Shouting for Ruud Gullit to get an interview!26:10 How did the actual game go? 27:40 What moment in the game made Martin Tyler feel lucky/proud?29:30 Neil's reaction to Drogba's equaliser30:49 "Give me Didier over Thierry Henry any day" 32:03 What did Drogba tell Neil privately after the game? 32:40 Robben's story about his friendship with Petr Cech!36:07 The dramatic penalty shootout!38:17 Neil and Martin's hug WHILST still commentating (+Gary Nevilles handshake) 39:38 Martin's moment of reflection after the historic week41:46 UEFA confiscated Neil's exclusive tapes!44:57 Neil went to the team afterparty with his son! (Hugging Roman Abramovic)47:26 Presenting on the open bus parade in London!49:09 How Neil got in trouble with his wife!49:51 "That truly was the most extraordinary week" 51:57 "Being entertained became more important than winning...So lucky Chelsea signed Hazard"52:16 Martin Tyler and Neil's invite to Eden Hazard to come on the podcast53:36 WHERE TO FIND US!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by Aaron Paul! Aaron Paul is a sports journalist, covering football and other sports for various BBC platforms and ITV. He's known for his engaging commentary and insightful analysis, particularly in Premier League and EFL coverage.  He and Martin most recently found themselves both working at the Club World Cup. The guys share incredible stories and laughs that are not to be missed! [CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO 1:17 Aaron Paul’s Club World Cup adventures! 2:27 Aaron’s Wild nights out in America! 3:40 “The football was better than I expected” & Chelsea’s road to victory 5:09 What did Jorginho say about Felipe Luis? - Time in the mixed zones 8:15 How an Al Hilal press officer berated Aaron! 9:25 Kalidou Koulibaly not lifting the AFCON trophy in front of the president of Senegal 10:39 Aaron’s problem with American stadia 14:30 “It made me miss a freezing cold day at the Den… I missed the EFL” - EFL food talk  16:25 Why did Aaron Paul reject a dream job in Dubai?  18:32 “I did so many derby’s that someone wrote in asking if im being trained as a war correspondent"  19:38 The amazing career story of Aaron Paul in broadcasting 23:35 “It was destiny…” Beginning hospital radio covering Wycombe Wanderers 26:40 The incredible story of Aaron Paul's University journey 32:00 “I’ve never had a job interview at the BBC”  33:41 Advice for getting into broadcasting 35:36 “My TV journey is even better!”...  36:19 The battle of getting Asian representation into English football  39:58 “The attitudes from the parents and players need to change” 41:10 Ali Al-Hamadi’s inspiring journey  42:28 Why are there less South Asian footballers?  46:31 Chelsea’s first openly Muslim signing in 2006  49:11 DesiBallers celebrates 15 years 49:53 What is the difference in local radio? (BBC Radio London) 52:08 How did Aaron cover the emotional passing of John Berylson at Millwall  54:54 “I almost got Slaviša Jokanović sacked at Fulham!” & more stories! 1:01:48 How were you when AFC Wimbledon won the play offs?  1:03:30 Aaron Paul hilarious hallucination story about Lyle Taylor! 1:05:50 Sleeping in BoxPark during the play off final celebrations! 1:08:38 Outro- Aaron’s thank you to Martin Tyler 1:10:55 WHERE TO FIND US! Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy Mck Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start by reflecting on the life of Diogo Jota, and how it has rocked the football world. He will be sorely missed by all. Next, we have some audience feedback! Some lovely, some calling Neil... Loud. This isn't untrue. After that it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, where he reflects on commentating the Premier League Asia Trophy, down the years. Then, Neil's voice of passion is all about the moving of different players, to different continents, at different times, and how this affects different tournaments. Then it's on to Three of the best, which inevitably comes back round to Diogo, and the impact of his passing on teammates. Lastly, we have Stoppage Time, where Martin catches us up on the progress of his passion project: "The Greatest Game Never Seen". Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS]Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan A Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin rejoins Neil, after his time at the Club World Cup! Therefore, we start with Over Land & Sea, where Martin discusses time at the tournament.  Then it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, which centers on his time commentating on a U21 Euros that featured, not only the likes of James Milner, but UEFA's longest Penalty Shoot-out.   Next is Three of the Best, featuring a A LOT of players worth talking about. And we end with Stoppage Time, in which Neil follows up on his recent Substack article - all about atmosphere at matches. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS]Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan A Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett via Zoom as he discusses the wonderful time he is having in Philadelphia! We start the show with our usual segment of Three of the Best where Neil talks about the U21 Euros and just how good Harvey Elliott has been, whereas Martin stays In America for his picks; even sharing a conversation he had with former Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus defender- Danilo! Martin's letter from the Gantry follows on from this as he discusses what it is like to commentate in the Lincoln Financial field, with insight into the teams that have played there under his watch! After this Neil shares his concern around Referee's suggests that penalties and free kicks should be awarded if fouls are committed before a corner comes in?! Winding down in the show we have a fitting 'Over land and sea' segment where the two talk about the increase of match delays due to weather, speculating if this will be a problem in the 2026 World Cup.We end this week with a stoppage time, Neil Barnett has noticed a trend of managers using water breaks as an opportunity to give tactics to the team and he does not like it!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO01:55 THREE OF THE BEST2:23 Kenan Yıldız Shines for Juventus!6:55 Harvey Elliott needs regular first team football!9:17 Felipe Luis was a TOP player and is becoming a top coach!10:42 Nordin Amrabat has been magnificent in the Club World Cup 12:32 Robbie Keane had the biggest footballing impact in the MLS15:22 Martin spoke to Danilo before the Chelsea game!18:33 "Fabian Ruiz is like Matuidi"20:48 LETTER FROM THE GANTRY26:13 How has Martin Tyler enjoyed the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia?30:45 VOICE OF PASSION (Refs should give fouls when the ball isn't in play)36:49 OVER LAND AND SEA (Match delays)48:28 STOPPAGE TIME (Neil's problem with managers during drink breaks)54:11 Martin Tylers American food review55:07 WHERE TO FIND US!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan A Send us a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices