Explore every episode of the podcast The PreMatch Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Final pod of 2024 - New Year Extravaganza | 28 Dec 2024 | 01:21:08 | |
The final show of 2024 sees Graeme and Craig tackle the rest of the games left this year! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Christmas Special - every game previewed | 20 Dec 2024 | 01:23:35 | |
Our biggest preview show of the year as Graeme and Craig talk every game over the Christmas period. Before they make their picks, they look at the League Cup - which is now down the the last four. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Six months into Enzo Maresca's Chelsea - every game previewed | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:31:16 | |
Enzo Maresca celebrates six-months in charge of Chelsea - Graeme and Craig assess how things are going at Stamford Bridge. Plus, as ever, every game from the weekend previewed! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Liverpool dominate Champions League - FA Cup Second Round previews | 29 Nov 2024 | 01:33:55 | |
We are deep into the Champions League now and Liverpool have secured qualification. Graeme and Craig discuss their thoughts on Europe so far. Plus, as ever, every game from the weekend previewed including the FA Cup second round. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Let's talk Ruben Amorim - new Man Utd boss ready to make debut - plus every game previewed! | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:25:20 | |
All the talk this weekend is about Ruben Amorim's debut as Manchester United manager - Graeme and Craig dive deep into the Portuguese's opening weekend in the Premier League. Plus, as ever, every game from the weekend previewed! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Predictions revisited! England and weekend previews... | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:43:23 | |
The guys revisit their pre-season predictions and update their picks for the season, from the Championship to League Two. They look at England's games with Greece and Republic of Ireland before previewing all the EFL weekend aciton. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Is Arsenal's title challenge already over? Plus every game previewed... | 08 Nov 2024 | 01:28:33 | |
Arsenal have endured a bad week - but is their title charge already doomed? One of the guys thinks so... ...plus as ever, we are still the only podcast that previews every game, every weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Erik ten Hag out, Ruben Amorim in - Man Utd reaction...plus every game previewed including the FA Cup first round | 01 Nov 2024 | 01:38:45 | |
So Erik ten Hag's tenure at Manchester United is over and Ruben Amorim is coming in...Graeme and Craig discuss the developments at Old Trafford. The guys preview every Premier League and Championship game, before diving into the FA Cup first round as the EFL clubs enter the fray. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Can Real Madrid make history? Who will win the Ballon d'or? And every game previewed | 25 Oct 2024 | 01:24:46 | |
Real Madrid can equal the La Liga unbeaten record this weekend having gone 13-months without a loss - but they face arch-rivals Barcelona...Graeme and Craig assess their place in history. They then debate who will win the Ballon d'Or next week - Rodri or Vini Jnr? And they don't agree! And we are still the only podcast to represent every game, every weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Thomas Tuchel - is he the right man for England? Every game previewed | 18 Oct 2024 | 01:39:04 | |
The boys are back and they debate the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England's new head coach. And we are still the only podcast to represent every game, every weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Jurgen Klopp's new job, Man City chief checks out plus all the games previewed including England | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:57:02 | |
Graeme and Craig discuss Jurgen Klopp's new gig at Red Bull and Txiki Begiristain's decision to leave Man City. They discuss England's games with Greece and Finland...before previewing all the domestic action from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Aston Villa - the toast of the Premier League - England squad plus every game previewed | 04 Oct 2024 | 01:35:53 | |
Graeme and Craig talk all things Aston Villa and they have nothing but praise for Unai Emery and his team, both on and off-the-field. They also discuss the latest England squad...and we are still the only podcast to preview every game, every weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Under pressure managers, League Cup review and every weekend game previewed | 27 Sep 2024 | 01:32:25 | |
Graeme and Craig discuss the the League Cup as the draw for the last 16 is made - they then look at some of the managers who might be under pressure in the Premier League. And we are still the only podcast to preview every game, every weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| New look Champions League format discussed - every weekend game previewed | 20 Sep 2024 | 01:30:14 | |
Graeme and Craig look back at the first week of the new look Champions League and discuss their thoughts on the fresh format. And we are still the only podcast to preview every game, every weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| England under Lee Carsley, new deal for Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot's start - plus every game previewed | 13 Sep 2024 | 01:54:28 | |
Graeme and Craig look back at Lee Carsley's first games in charge of England. They discuss Mikel Arteta's new deal at Arsenal and Arne Slot's start at Liverpool. And we are still the only podcast to preview every game, every weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Premier League transfer window ratings - plus weekend previews including England | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:44:53 | |
Graeme and Craig rate the transfer window for every Premier League club. The boys then make their picks for every game this weekend including England's first games under interim boss Lee Carsley. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Lee Carsley's first England squad - reaction...plus every game previewed | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:29:22 | |
Lee Carsley has named his first England squad - Graeme and Craig assess his first selection. The boys then make their picks as they preview every game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| What's happening with the Chelsea bomb squad and as always, every game previewed | 23 Aug 2024 | 02:16:15 | |
The second week of the season and Graeme and Craig preview every game this weekend. They start the show with a deep dive in the Chelsea situation and the Bomb Squad and discuss what the future holds for the likes of Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Premier League Preview Special - winners and losers for the season ahead - plus picks for every game | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:23:51 | |
The new Premier League season is here! Graeme and Craig pick their Premier League winners. They also name their top six and bottom six, before picking out some of their top signings ahead of the new season. The boys then pick every game for the weekend in England, as we are still the only pod to preview each game every weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| EFL Special - Who's going up? who's going down? Plus every game picked from the opening weekend! | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:27:27 | |
The new season is here and the boys are back as they bring you their EFL special. A bumper episode sees Graeme and Craig pick their promotion picks from the Championship, League One and League Two. They also deliver their relegation candidates whilst also picking out their top transfer picks from the summer window. They finish by picking every game of the opening weekend of the new season, which also includes Saturday's Community Shield between Manchester City and Manchester United. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Euro 2024 Final Preview - plus our stars of the tournament! | 14 Jul 2024 | 00:38:15 | |
Final episode of this season is the our 2024 Euro Final preview - will Gareth Southgate and The Three Lions bring home victory. Graeme and Craig deliver their verdicts...the boys will return in August ahead of the new season. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Quarter-final picks - will England roll the Swiss? And reaction to Erik Ten Hag's new deal | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:45:20 | |
We know the last eight at Euro 2024 - England face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, will they make it to the last four? Graeme and Craig deliver their verdicts. And they also react to the news that Erik Ten Hag has signed his new deal at Manchester United. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Euro 2024 Groups are done - who stood out? Last 16 previews... | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:06:59 | |
The Euro 2024 group stages are done - Graeme and Craig assess each group and give their verdicts on who has impressed, and who hasnt! Craig names his top-ten players so far and Graeme gives his team of the round. The guys then preview each last 16 clash. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| England assessment two games in - should Harry Kane be dropped? Remaining group games previewed | 22 Jun 2024 | 00:53:00 | |
So England are top of their Euro 2024 group after two games, but is it that simple? The guys discuss what should happen next and one of them thinks Harry Kane may have to make way. They finish by picking all the remaining group games. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Euro 2024 Special - England squad assessed - opening fixtures previewed and winners picked! | 08 Jun 2024 | 01:09:15 | |
The boys bring you their Euro 2024 special! Graeme and Craig look at the final England squad. They pick the bones out of the opening two rounds of fixtures whilst also delivering their predictions for the overall winners! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| A look back at last week's Wembley shocks - Champions League Final Preview | 31 May 2024 | 00:43:23 | |
Graeme and Craig preview the last big game of club season as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund meet at Wembley in the Champions League final. But before they get into the game they look back at last week big clashes at Wembley which saw Man United lift the FA Cup and Southampton clinch promotion to the Premier League. They also once again look at the managerial merry-go-round which this week saw Vincent Kompany confirmed at Bayern Munich and Chelsea move for Enzo Maresca. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| FA Cup Final preview, Championship play-off preview, England's provisional squad and the managerial merry-go-round | 24 May 2024 | 00:49:04 | |
A packed show as Graeme and Craig debate the England squad, they look ahead to the FA Cup final and Championship play-off final. They finish with a quick check on the managerial merry-go-round which saw Mauricio Pochettino depart Chelsea this week. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Premier League weekend preview plus Team of the Season revealed and who will, and who won't, be in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad | 17 May 2024 | 01:32:19 | |
It's the final weekend of the Premier League season. Graeme and Craig preview every game as Manchester City hope to land their fourth consecutive title. The boys also deliver their Premier League team of the season and before Gareth Southgate's confirms his squad for the Euros - they try and work out which players will make his 26-man squad. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| The Premier League final furlong...we asses the likely outcome and look back on the Championship last day, and we look at the EFL's new boys Bromley | 10 May 2024 | 01:02:50 | |
So barely a week left of Premier League football - Graeme and Craig dissect the penultimate rounds of action in the top-flight...will we see any shocks? They look back on what was a spellbinding final day of Championship action and then they say hello to EFL new boys Bromley. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Championship finale preview - bad news coming for former Premier League giants | 03 May 2024 | 01:40:10 | |
The Championship season come to end - Graeme and Craig deliver their verdicts on who they think is going up and going down... They also look at the Premier League as the title race is down to town and look ahead to the League One and League Two play-offs. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Special bumper picks episode - midweek and weekend previews | 23 Apr 2024 | 01:16:51 | |
It's a big week in England with a Premier League double header, and midweek action in the Championship, League 1 and League 2. Graeme and Craig pick every game! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Bad week in Europe for British clubs, FA Cup Semi-final review plus full previews from Premier League to League 2 | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:17:23 | |
Graeme and Craig pick through the bones of a bad week in Europe for the British clubs as Aston Villa are now the lone survivor. Before going through every game from Premier League to League 2 - the guys look ahead to FA Cup semi-final weekend and there is no shock to hear them disagree over both games! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| European review - weekend preview - are Liverpool still favourites? | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:29:43 | |
Graeme and Craig return and they assess the midweek European action, before attacking the weekend action. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Are Liverpool the right title favourites? Every game previewed including the EFL Trophy | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:13:05 | |
Liverpool are in pole position for the Premier League title - but are they rightly the favourites to take the title?
Graeme and Craig address all the big issues in each division and finish by previewing the EFL Trophy clash at Wembley this weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Easter Extravaganza - England reaction - every game previewed! | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:15:31 | |
It's a Easter special as Graeme and Craig preview two rounds of action from the Premier League to League Two...but before that they look back at England's double header against Brazil and Belgium. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Picking our Euro squad now? Will Wales make it? League and League Two previews and Non-league weekend! | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:55:58 | |
Graeme and Craig look forward to England's double header against Brazil and Belgium and they pick their Euro squad. They assess Wales' chances of joining England in Germany, whilst also previewing the League One and League Two action. The boys also look ahead to Non-League Weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Champions League last eight decided, England squad confirmed, FA Cup quarter-final previews - every game covered | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:08:57 | |
An action packed episode this week...Graeme and Craig discuss the high-calibre last eight of the Champions League. They assess the England squad named for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium - including Ben White's decision not to be involved. The lads then tackle their previews as they start with the FA Cup quarter-finals before working through the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| New predictions for every league - Liverpool v Man City - winner takes all? | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:14:00 | |
Graeme and Craig are back and they give us their picks for all four leagues - have they changed? Who wins? Who is going down? And they tackle the biggest game of the season so far as Liverpool play host to title rivals Manchester City - who wins at Anfield? https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Carabao Cup cup final review, FA Cup draw reaction - and Everton get points back! All the major talking points...and every game previewed | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:33:01 | |
Graeme and Craig look back at a fascinating Carabao Cup final whilst they also review the FA Cup quarter-final draw after the midweek fifth round action. They then attack the weekend's preview including a big discussion around Everton and the relegation battle. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Carabao Cup Final preview, FA Cup fifth round preview and every game this weekend... | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:33:01 | |
The guys jump in with a full preview of the Carabao Cup final before tackling every game this weekend from the Premier League to League Two. They finish by looking ahead to next week's FA Cup fifth round action. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| End of an era at the Palace...every game previewed | 16 Feb 2024 | 01:38:11 | |
With Roy Hodgson set to leave Crystal Palace - Graeme and Craig discuss his exit and the appointment of Oliver Glasner. And as ever the boys preview every game in the Premier League and EFL this weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| How many teams in the title race? All the weekend action previewed | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:16:26 | |
With Arsenal's huge win over Liverpool, does that mean we have a three-horse race for the title? The bookmakers are not so sure and neither are Graeme and Craig. They also preview, as ever, every game from the weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Transfer Window Winners and Losers - plus every game of the weekend previewed | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:30:42 | |
The January window has slammed shut...Graeme and Craig pick their bones out of the transfer carnage and pick their winners and losers. They also preview, as ever, every game from the weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool - reaction - plus FA Cup fourth round previews...huge weekend for Eddie Howe | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:00:10 | |
So the boys jump on air as Jurgen Klopp announces he is leaving Liverpool - they give their reaction. They then tackle the FA Cup fourth round preview including an in-depth look at just how big of a game Newcastle's trip to Fulham is for Eddie Howe. The guys round of the show with all the Championship, League One and League Two predictions. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Jordan Henderson reaction - could Kieran Trippier be on the move? Every game previewed | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:21:53 | |
Jordan Henderson has moved to Ajax - Graeme and Craig assess the move, and one of them is not amused! They talk Kieran Trippier and Kalvin Phillips before previewing every game of the weekend and also look ahead to next week's League Cup semi-final second legs. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Transfer Market reaction - Sancho, Dier, Werner, League Cup review and the weekend predictions | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:16:02 | |
The Transfer Window is now seeing some major deals and the boys talk German football with Jadon Sancho and Eric Dier heading to the Bundesliga. They look back at the League Cup semi-final first legs with a little bias to Boro's great win over Chelsea. And like every episode they preview every game for the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| FA Cup Third Round Special...plus League One and Two previews and the Carabao Cup semi-final first legs | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:48:07 | |
It's one of the the lads' favourite episodes of the season as it is FA Cup third round - they preview every game and also don't think the remaining games from League One and League Two... ...and they also move into next week bringing you their views on the first-legs of the Carabao Cup semi-finals. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Christmas reaction and New Year predictions | 29 Dec 2023 | 01:30:00 | |
Graeme and Craig look back at the games over the Christmas period before making their picks for the finals games of 2023. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Carabao Cup reation and bumper Christmas Preview with every game covered | 21 Dec 2023 | 01:34:05 | |
Graeme and Craig look back at the Carabao Cup action including the semi-final draw before they deliver a bumper preview Christmas preview covering every game from the Premier League down to League Two. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||
| Are Aston Villa the real deal? Every weekend game previewed | 08 Dec 2023 | 01:32:14 | |
Graeme and Craig look at a huge week for Aston Villa...are they the real deal? Can they win the title? And the podcast still remains the only place you get every weekend game previewed! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman | |||