UCL Review: A Kompany of Bavarians, No Slot on Target in Paris and Arteta's Fragile Army
In this episode, we review all the action from the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. We discuss Slot's No Show in Paris...
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20 of 236 episodesOn Salah's Exit, Backing Alonso as Next Reds Manager and UCL QF Preview (Ep. 239)
In this episode, we discuss Salah's legacy as a Premier League legend, highlighting the highs and lows of his career as a Red and what shoul...
Lookman, Myanmar not Miami, and the Luck of Geography in Football (Ep. 238)
According to the Bible, "...time and chance happeneth to them all." This is especially true about talent recognition in football. It's one o...
A Unique Budget, AFCON 2060 and Football's Struggles in Nigeria (Ep. 237)
Why does football seem to struggle in Nigeria? What's stopping Nigeria from hosting the 2060 AFCON tournament? What makes Chelsea such a dif...
Top Tier AFCON Tainted by Distasteful Officiating and Commentary (Ep. 236)
In the second episode of the year, we review the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. We touch on the dramatic final...
AFCON '25: Africa's Top 8 and the Effect of 'Optimal Playing Conditions' (Ep. 235)
The 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is down to its final eight teams. With heavyweight clashes looming ahead, we preview t...
Ancelotti's Structured Freedom, Kroos Kontrol and Mr. Champions League (Ep. 234)
In this episode, Gabi and Adebukola join me to preview Real Madrid's 2023/2024 season. A phenomenal season by all standards, the fans talk m...
FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233)
"Revelatory. Expository. Insightful." In this episode, Debola Adebanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. As a 2022 gra...
Unveiling the Mystery of Women's Football in Nigeria (Ep. 232)
In this episode, Dorcas takes us through the world of women's football in Nigeria. She highlights the women's league, points out its challen...
How Far Away is Arteta from a Premier League Title This Season? (Ep. 231)
At this stage last season, the Gunners were Premier League title contenders. That year, they had only Manchester City to contend with - and...
Leverkusen's Schadenfraude and Barcelona's 'Surprising' Jersey Sales (Ep. 230)
In 2023, Barcelona was reported to have made $192mln from kit sponsorship and merchandise sales. How did the Catalan giants pull this off? B...
Triumphant Eagles, Comparing AFCON's Lions & Ghana's Unique Problem (Ep. 229)
It's been an eventful first round of AFCON games. In this episode, Papi the Great is joined by Tosin , Tolu and Adedeji to discuss the resul...
AFCON '23 - Fan Complaints and Shock Results (Ep. 228)
AFCON '23 is underway in Cote d'Ivoire. And so far, the glitz and glamour of the opening ceremony has been matched by the shocking results o...
Ep. 227: End-of-the-Year Football Marketing & an Unforgettable 2023
Is it a coincidence that some of the best Premier League games happen just days to the end of the year? Are the Italians trying to replicate...
Ep. 226: All Arguments Around Jose Peseiro's List are Valid
One of the best ways to know a tournament is just around the corner: The outrage/displeasure/outcry that comes with a squad list announcemen...
Ep. 225: Victor Osimhen is CAF POTY: Counter-opinions Should not be Derogatory
The Nigerian striker was on course to be announced as CAF Player of the Year. What seemed to be a general consensus kicked up a bit of dust...
Ep. 224: When Was the Last Time Manchester City Conceded Four?
Stamford Bridge served football fans a classic when Chelsea and Manchester City played out an enthralling 4-4 draw. Now that the dust has se...
Ep. 223: How Much are Apologies in Football Worth?
In the Premier League this season, poor refereeing decisions have largely been accompanied by apologies. The PGMOL have been seen expressing...
Ep. 222: Ballon d'Or - Making a Case for Julian Alvarez
It's that time of the year when the initial Ballon d'Or shortlist surfaces and various fanbases make their argument. After what was a mind-b...
Ep. 221: Serie A Returns and (the Uncomfortable) Early Referee Apologies
The third weekend in August was one like no other. It had the World Cup final, more Premier League games and, of course, the return of Serie...