It's All Kicking Off!

Ian and Chris return to dissect the latest news in the world of football...but this edition's been recorded from the comfort of their own homes, due to the hectic lives our hosts live (and the netball tournaments that have to attend) We start by analysing West Ham's mauling at the hands of Arsenal, questioning whether Declan Rice has taken onboard advice from the wider public, muting his joy, so a...

Is Belize a country? What 'sledging' did Chris get up to on the pitch? Who's unplugged Ian's mic? The answer to most of these questions will be revealed in the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' as Ian and Chris preview the biggest games of the weekend. First on the agenda is Aston Villa versus Manchester United, where Chris suggests that Erik ten Hag is still on trial as Manchester United...

It's time to celebrate as 'It's All Kicking Off!' is back! Actually...saying that, probably safer to show your delight by sitting quietly and showing no emotion whatsoever. In the spotlight this week is Mikel Arteta (last seen sprinting through his technical area high fiving fans), as Ian and Chris wonder whether his Arsenal side are once again showing too much emotion at this stage of the season,...

The Transfer Window has slammed shut, with clubs finishing what little business they had left to do. 'It's All Kicking Off!' is here to take you behind the scenes as we explore the intricacies of what did, and didn't happen. Ian is joined by Daily Mail journalists up and down the country for this special edition: Chief Football Reporter, Sami Mokbel, explains what can prevent a deal from going thr...

Welcome to the Deadline Day instalment of 'It's All Kicking Off!' - as Ian is joined by Chief Football Reporter (and transfer guru), Sami Mokbel. The lads discuss what has been an unusually busy transfer window for Chelsea during another disappointing Premier League campaign. We dissect Manchester United's options up front as Sami suggests a mentor-type figure for young Rasmus Hojlund was earmarke...

Welcome back to the latest Weekend Preview edition of 'It's All Kicking Off!' Ian steps up to the plate for his 4th podcast in as many days, being joined once again by co-host, Chris. In this episode, Arsenal versus Liverpool is previewed, as the lads discuss: whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will automatically assume his place back in the side, if a loss to Liverpool would end Arsenal's title hopes...

In the second Transfer Week edition of 'It's All Kicking Off!' - Ian is joined (via Zoom from Qatar) by Sports News Correspondent, Mike Keegan. Mike reveals some blockbuster news about Jose Mourinho, revealing which club the Special one has eyes on returning to. The lads dissect Nottingham Forest's business, as - despite being under the FFP microscope - still have an appetite for more business. AN...

'It's All Kicking Off!' presents the first Transfer Week special, as Football Editor, Ian Ladyman, tells you all of the latest news as we get ready for Thursday's deadline. In the first episode. North East Correspondent, Craig Hope joins us, telling us: why Newcastle can't spend any money, why the club feels like they're 'back to reality'...and whether there are any plans for a new Magpies stadium...

Ian and Chris return to 'It's All Kicking Off!' HQ for the latest instalment of your favourite weekly podcast. The lads start of by analysing the latest off the field drama surrounding Marcus Rashford, questioning whether this will finally be the straw that breaks the camel's back. We debate the Premier League's greatest managers in this week's '5 aside' AND Ian and Chris discuss what's behind the...

Ian and Chris return for an emergency chat after Jurgen Klopp announced he’ll leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Klopp shook the football world by revealing he is quitting Liverpool in May because he’s ‘running out of energy’ – and said he may never manage again. The lads are joined by Dominic King, who covered Merseyside for Mail Sport for more than a decade, and has been left ‘gobsmacked’...

Ian and Chris are back for another episode of everyone's favourite weekend preview show. This week, the lads start by discussing Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham side, wondering whether the Aussie's swashbuckling brand of football will see them over the line against an ever-improving Manchester City. We also hear from the Spurs Manager himself, who recounts his childhood memories of watching the FA Cu...

A new week can mean only one thing...a new episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' This week (via video call thanks to Storm Isha), the lads start off by questioning media speculation over David Moyes' job security at West Ham, wondering what more the Scot could do during his second stint in east London. Ian bashes Nottingham Forest for writing a letter of complaint after Ivan Toney sneakily reposition...

Ian and Chris return to your ears for the latest instalment of 'It's All Kicking Off!' It's the final weekend of the winter break with only half of the Premier League teams playing...but that doesn't mean there are any fewer talking points. We start off by discussing Ivan Toney's Brentford return...will their talisman pick up where he left off before his ban, or will it take time to hit his best f...

Ian and Chris are BACK for another episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' The pair have a lot to get through in this one and begin by discussing the weekend's final fixture; Manchester United v Tottenham. Chris tells us what he'd do if he was calling the shots at Old Trafford, Ian has his say on Jadon Sancho's move back to Germany and they question whether United have an identity under Ten Hag. The pa...

In the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' Racing Correspondent, Dominic King, returns once again to step into Ian's shoes...who's currently gallivanting through the British countryside. The lads begin by discussing Chelsea and why it's gone so badly for the west London club since Todd Boehly came to town, questioning whether throwing yet more money at the squad is the answer. They question...

In the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' the lads once again delve into the attacking issues at Arsenal as Chris gives his take on why Kai Havertz might be struggling up top and questions where that leaves Eddie Nketiah. We are joined once again by Chief Football Reporter, Sami Mokbel, who explains the latest goings on this January transfer window. The pair speak Liverpool strikers, as we...

In the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off' - all eyes are on the FA Cup. Ian and Chris preview a huge Tyne-Wear derby as Newcastle head into the clash in a poor run of form. Could Eddie Howe start to feel the pressure if his side stumble to arch rivals, Sunderland? The lads discuss whether Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp will have one eye on the rest of their January fixtures when Arsenal meet...

In the first 'It's All Kicking Off!' episode of 2024, Ian and Chris mark it in appropriate fashion, by bickering and debating their way through football's latest talking points. We start by delving into Arsenal, who've seen their title hopes falter significantly over a difficult festive period as the lads consider where their problems lie and whether they can be addressed in the January transfer w...

In 2023's final 'It's All Kicking Off!' instalment, Ian and Chris discuss whether Aston Villa's penultimate game of the calendar year has proven that they still have a way to go before they're true contenders in the league. The lads discuss what's next for a thread-bare Newcastle side, struggling to adapt to the volume of games they've played so far this season. They also consider whether Eddie Ho...

Merry Christmas from everyone at 'It's All Kicking Off!' While your Turkey cooks, your brussels boil and your roasties...roast - sit back, relax and enjoy a festive football feast as we dissect all the biggest talking points. This week, Ian and Chris break down the title race and debate which side's having the most fruitful Christmas period as Chris challenges Ian's opinion that Arsenal are best-p...

While the world prepares for Christmas, Ian and Chris continue to bicker and debate the weekend's football fixtures...all for your listening pleasure. In this episode, Ian gives his take on the Anfield atmosphere after some high profile pundits claimed that it wasn't up to standard during Liverpool's clash with Manchester United on Sunday. The lads mark Mikel Arteta's Arsenal tenure as the Spaniar...

There's a lineup change in the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' as Chris is replaced by Daily Mail's Sports News Correspondent, Mike Keegan. We start with a bang as we dissect the Battle of Brentford, where the Bees and Aston Villa played out a feisty game in west London. The lads discuss whether Roy Keane's correct in suggesting there may be some arrogance at Liverpool and ask themselves...

Ian and Chris return for your mid-week 'It's All Kicking Off!' intake. This week, Liverpool vs Manchester United is firmly on the agenda as the lads ask themselves whether Erik ten Hag's side have any chance of getting a result. Ian gives a passionate speech (rant) on his opposition to the Club World Cup as Manchester City prepare to fly out, before exploring whether their opponents, Crystal Palac...

Ian and Chris return for the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' with a bang as they pass judgement on Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea spell with the Blues languishing in 12th place, during what looks to be another miserable season in west London. They question why it continues to go wrong for Manchester United, whether Erik ten Hag should be held to blame...and whether Marcus Rashford is doin...

In the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' Ian and Chris preview the HUGE clash between Aston Villa v Arsenal, which will help gauge which of these sides will achieve their lofty ambitions this season. We discuss whether Manchester City have become complacent this season, or if they just need a new challenge to reinvigorate them after their historic treble-winning season. Ian explains why he...