Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 04/09/2026WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/09/week... What games will you be watching this weekend? 📺⚽ Here are our 7️⃣ recommendations... @firefli.es on LCLvMUN♀️, PNEvBBR, S04vFCB & VILvDEP @garyandrews.bsky.social on ARSvCHE & JUVvMIL @janbilton.bsky.social on EVEvMUNblog.sofpodcast.com 002
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 14/08/2026WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/08/week... An East Midlands derby, Legionnairre's disease, the Weeknd and the world's best player. All here in our weekend preview @firefli.es on SHUvBIR, SEVvRAY, ARSvMCI, CMRvMWI(w) @terryduffelen.com on WATvSOU, WOLvBBR @janbilton.bsky.social on NOTvLEIblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Blinding lightsWolves v Blackburn, Notts Co v Leicester, Sheff Utd v Birmingham, Sevilla v Vallecano, Watford v Southampton, Arsenal v Man City, Cameroon v Malawi 102
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 07/07/2026NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/07/soun... Pressure on Infantino needs to intensify after the flagrant corruption involved in the suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban. How far can things be allowed to go before something happens to protect the integrity of the game?sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 660 - World Cup 2026: Home advantageFIFA's suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban has led to calls for its president to explain what appears to be flagrant corruption 042
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 01/07/2026NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/06/soun... Another group stage exit sees Scotland looking for a new head coach. Iran's heart-breaking exit saw 3D avatar VAR deny Team Melli a fairy-tale late winner. England's struggle against the low block isn't going to get any easier.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 659 - World Cup 2026: Going around the blockEngland fail to impress against Ghana and Panama. For Scotland, another early exit sees them looking for a new manager, after Steve Clarke steps down 032
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 19/04/2026A day of high drama in The Premier League - set up for City v Arsenal to stink it right out 011
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 30/01/2026WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/01/week... What are you watching this weekend? ⚽📺 Here's our preview of the pick of the fixtures: @firefli.es on BRCvDER, LIVvNEW and ARSvCOR(w) 🏆 @terryduffelen.com on NFOvCRY @garyandrews.bsky.social on PERvAUC, CHEvWHU @janbilton.bsky.social on TOTvMNCblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Do super cups count?Bristol City v Derby, Perth v Auckland, Chelsea v West Ham, Liverpool v Newcastle, Forest v Palace, Spurs v Man City, Arsenal W v Corinthians W 012
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 09/01/2026WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/01/week... Start your New Year by subscribing to our weekly newsletter @firefli.es on CMRvMAR, PORvARS @terryduffelen.com on MACvPAL, DZAvNGA @garyandrews.bsky.social on MUNvBHA, INTvNAP @janbilton.bsky.social on TOTvAVLblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Stay in, watch footballCameroon v Morocco, Macclesfield v Palace, Algeria v Nigeria, Spurs v Villa, Portsmouth v Arsenal, Man Utd v Brighton, Inter v Napoli 023
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 02/09/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/09/soun... VAR messes up yet again, we didn't even make it out of August before the PGMOL's first apology of the season. Also this week: once is happenstance, twice coincidence, three times is enemy action - what's happening to former Manchester United managers?sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 622 - An apology of a systemWe didn't even make it out of August before VAR messed up enough to warrant the PGMOL to issue yet another apology for the flawed system. 012
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 20/08/2025Be sure to listen to the very end of this week's podcast to hear @janbilton.bsky.social recount the legend of the Lambton Worm - which was the subject of a tifo at Sunderland's season opener. 121
janbilton.bsky.social @janbilton.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Her expression is the stated aim of Bilton School. 020
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 04/04/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/04/week... @firefli.es on 🌎 ENGvBEL, 🏴 MUNvMNC, 🇩🇪 SVWvSGE, 🇮🇹 ROMvJUV @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏴 LUTvLEE @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🇦🇺 AUvSYD, 🏴 FULvLIVblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Another Madchester derbyLionesses v Belgium, Adelaide v Sydney, Luton v Leeds, Werder Bremen v Eintracht Frankfurt, Fulham v Liverpool, Man Utd v Man City, Roma v Juventus 002
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 18/03/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/03/soun... Newcastle win something for the first time in colour, Liverpool underwhelm in another cup final, and we cast an eye over Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad. LISTEN NOWsofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 608 - Dancing in the streets of RiyadhNewcastle have finally won a trophy, beating Liverpool in this weekend's League Cup final. A fairytale story of plucky underdogs owned by an oil state 001
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 28/02/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/week... The first FA Cup fifth round weekend for six years! @firefli.es on 🏴 NEWvBHA, 🇮🇹 MILvLAZ @terryduffelen.com on 🇩🇪 VFBvFCB, 🏴 CRYvMIL @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏴 MNCvPLY @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🏴 MNUvFUL, 🇦🇺 MACvSYDblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Return of the fifth round weekendStuttgart v Bayern, Macarthur v Sydney, Crystal Palace v Millwall, Man City v Plymouth, Newcastle v Brighton, Man Utd v Fulham, AC Milan v Lazio, 011
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 25/02/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/soun... What’s left to look forward to in the Premier League now that the title race looks run and the towel’s been thrown into the relegation fight?sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 606 - Thin gruelIt might still be February but in the Premier League both the title race and the relegation battle already look to be over. 123
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 21/02/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/week... Previews of the best games to take you from Friday to Sunday: @firefli.es on ♀️PORvENG, 🏴 MNCvLIV @terryduffelen.com on 🇩🇪 TSGvVFB, 🏴 NEWvNFO @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🇦🇺 MVvMC, 🏴 AVLvCHE @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏴SUNvHULblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Fine lines and true ninesPortugal W v England W, Melb Vic v Melb Cy, Sunderland v Hull, Aston Villa v Chelsea, Newcastle v Forest, Man City v Liverpool, Hoffenheim v Stuttgart 003
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 14/02/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/week... It may be Valentine's Day today but it's Bin Fire Day on Sunday. @firefli.es on 🏴 LEIvARS, 🏴♀️ ARSvTOT, 🇮🇹 JUVvINT @terryduffelen.com on 🇩🇪 LEVvFCB, 🏴 TOTvMNU @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏴 BHAvCHE @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🇦🇺 AUvNJblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Battle of the bin firesBrighton v Chelsea, Adelaide v Newcastle Jets, Leicester v Arsenal, Leverkusen v Bayern, Arsenal W v Spurs W , Spurs v Man Utd, Juventus v Inter 011
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 13/02/2025We talked on the pod about the lack of VAR (and GLT) in the weekend's FA Cup games and, broadly, how it improved the experience as entertainment Last night's 3 minute delay to confirm something on-field officials had already allowed proves why Anyone who says it added even more drama is an idiot 272
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 11/02/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/soun... A worldy OG, F-bombs, and cupsets - the FA Cup fourth round had everything except replays and VAR.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 604 - The Pilgrims progressThis weekend's FA Cup fourth round had more than its fair share of surprises, with upsets, amazing goals and technology-free controversies. 023
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 07/02/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/week... In a slight break from our usual content, this weekend's Boxset is all about the FA Cup 🏆 @firefli.es on BBRvWOL & AVLvTOT @terryduffelen.com on MNUvLEI & PLYvLIV @garyandrews.bsky.social on LEYvMCI & BHAvCHE @janbilton.bsky.social on BIRvNEWblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: FA Cup 4th round specialMan Utd v Leicester, Orient v Man City, Birmingham v Newcastle, Brighton v Chelsea, Blackburn v Wolves, Plymouth v Liverpool, Aston Villa v Spurs 002
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 04/02/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/02/soun... After trying to keep up with the final day of the UCL group phase, maybe it’s for the best that the transfer window closed sedately. Stay humble, eh.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 603 - Too much footballThis week we look over the key movers in a quiet winter transfer window, and try to assess the frantic final day of the Champions League group phase 022
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialFootball Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025✍️Words: Jonee // @jonee13.bsky.social Football hooliganism wasn’t isolated to a particular place - it was was and remains widespread. But, its roots in hooligan firms in the UK are well-known. The legacy of hooliganism is still felt today. www.footballheritage.co.uk/darker-times 073
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 31/01/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/week... In what promises to be a busy weekend for deals, there are some cracking matches... @firefli.es on 🏴♀️ MCIvARS, 🇮🇹 MILvINT @terryduffelen.com on 🏴 NFOvBHA, 🏴 WOLvAVL @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🇦🇺 NJvCCM, 🏴 BREvTOT @janbilton.bsky.social 🏴 BBRvPNEblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Last minute shoppingBlackburn v Preston, Central Coast v Newcastle Jets, Forest v Brighton, Wolves v Aston Villa, Man City W v Arsenal W, Brentford v Spurs, Milan v Inter 002
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 24/01/2025NEW BLOG blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/the-... Dortmund historian @terryduffelen.com gives his reaction to the sacking of Nuri Sahinblog.sofpodcast.comThe sad and rapid demise of Nuri SahinWhat now for Borussia Dortmund following the dismissal of head coach Nuri Sahin. 096
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 24/01/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/week... The weekend is finally here. Settle in with some cracking matches on your TV... @firefli.es on 🏴♀️ CHEvARS, 🇮🇹 LAZvFIO @terryduffelen.com on 🏴 MCIvCHE, 🇩🇪 STPvFCU @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🇦🇺 MACvMC, 🏴 LUTvMIL @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏴 SHUvHULblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Banishing the January bluesSheff Utd v Hull, Macarthur v Melbourne City, Luton v Millwall, Man City v Chelsea, Chelsea W v Arsenal W, St Pauli v Union Berlin, Lazio v Fiorentina 013
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 21/01/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/soun... Having returned from a football weekend in Jersey, we discuss Bournemouth’s win at Newcastle, Ruben Amorim being taken out of context, and whether or not Angeball is worsening Tottenham’s injury crisis.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 601 - Back from JerseyDiscussing Bournemouth's win at Newcastle, Ruben Amorim being taken out of context and whether Spurs' injury crisis is a direct result of Angeball 042
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 17/01/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/week... Big games in the Championship, Serie A, Premier League and the return of the WSL @firefli.es on 🏴 ARSvAST, 🇮🇹 ATAvNAP, 🏴♀️MCIvMNU @terryduffelen.com on 🏴 EVEvTOT @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🏴 NEWvBOU, 🏴 LEEvSHW @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏴 BRNvSUNblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: Eh, Monkey!Burnley v Sunderland, Newcastle v Bournemouth, Arsenal v Aston Villa, Atalanta v Napoli, Leeds v Sheff Weds, Everton v Spurs, Man City W v Man Utd W 012
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialTerry Duffelen @terryduffelen.com · 14/01/2025Holy shit, guys. Episode 600! How do we get here? 394
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 14/01/2025NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/soun... Join us and guest @chrisnee.co.uk as we celebrate a big milestone for the podcast by using this weekend’s FA Cup third round to assess where football is at the midpoint of the 2020ssofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 600 - Just another milestoneAs we reach another milestone for the podcast, we look at where football is at the halfway point of the 2020s using the FA Cup 3rd round as reference 142
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 10/01/2025WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/01/week... It's the magic of the third round of the FA Cup and 1980's TV ads! Read our previews: @terryduffelen.com on 🇩🇪 BVBvB04, 🏆MNCvSAL @garyandrews.bsky.social on 🇦🇺 PGvAUC, 🏆LIVvACC @janbilton.bsky.social on 🏆 TAMvTOT @firefli.es on 🏆 ARSvMUN, 🇮🇹 NAPvVERblog.sofpodcast.comWeekend Boxset: The milk cupDortmund v Leverkusen, Perth v Auckland, Liverpool v Accrington Stanley, Man City v Salford City, Tamworth v Spurs, Arsenal v Man Utd, Napoli v Verona 001
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 10/12/2024NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2024/12/soun... This week we discuss the upcoming mad Manchester derby. There’s also some updated 17 year old content. Because Christmas.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 597 - MadchesterThe upcoming Manchester derby finds both teams in disarray. For the red half that's business as usual but for City? 122
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 03/12/2024NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2024/12/soun... FIFA's evaluation report of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup has given them the highest score ever, despite the fact that most of the stadiums have yet to be built, and one of the host cities doesn't exist yet.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 596 - The highest bidHaving already made huge steps in the control of golf and boxing, what will Saudi Arabia's growing ties to FIFA mean for the future of football? 222
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 05/11/2024NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2024/11/soun... Ashworth to United, Viana to City, Edu to Forest. Sporting directors are in demand. Has the age of the traditional football manager come to an end?sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 592 - Direction of travelClubs paying transfers fees for the services of technical directors has become commonplace. Does this mean the age of the football manager has passed? 022
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 03/09/2024NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2024/09/soun... September sees the start of a new improved Nations League and the start of the new "Swiss-model" European club competitions, both of which are far easier to understand than Chelsea's transfer policy.sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 584 - At last, the international breakSeptember sees the start of a new Nations League and the new "Swiss-model" club competitions. Both are easier to understand than Chelsea's transfers 024
Reposted by @janbilton.bsky.socialSound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 14/08/2024NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2024/08/soun... It's the start of a new season - our sixteenth! To kick off we talk about the relatively quiet transfer window and England interim manager Lee Carsley. ESPN's Bundesliga reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to talk about the legacy of Euro 2024sofpodcast.comSound of Football Podcast 581: Get the party startedWe discuss a quiet transfer window, Lee Carsley's appointment as caretaker England manager, and Euro 2024's legacy in Germany 014