The Not A Pundit Podcast

The Premier League’s been so dull the lads are talking Sunderland… seriously 😴 Paris has a new financial big dog in town 💰 Don Carlo to Brazil is officially a done deal 🇧🇷 And the boys revisit their bold (and bad) predictions from the start of the season! 🔮

Liverpool lift a trophy in a season that still feels underwhelming 🏆 A potential Europa League final that feels more like a desperation derby is on the cards 😭 And the lads go deep down the Wrexham rabbit hole after their back to back to back promotions! 🐉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

From a proud past to an uncertain future — this special episode takes you inside Hamilton Academical Football Club at one of the most turbulent points in its history. After sitting down with Director of Football Gerry Strain on the Not A Pundit podcast, we visitsNew Douglas Park to see the club up close. From watching training, interviewing manager John Rankin, to witnessing the stormy defeat to R...

Newcastle batter United so badly Nathan’s gone into hiding 🫣 Salah and VVD are staying - Liverpool fans, rejoice! 💃 And after Rice’s double… who’s the greatest free-kick taker of all time? 🎯👀

Has the Manchester derby gone soft? 🤕 Are we watching the Premier League’s quality fall off a cliff? 📉 The lads rank Europe’s top 5 leagues 🌍 and debate the big question… does KDB deserve a statue? 👑 All that and more, broken down! 🎙️

Heimir’s boys take care of business against Bulgaria! ☘️ Who stood out? 👀 Meanwhile, is Trent really Madrid-bound, and is he throwing away his Liverpool legacy? 🤷‍♂️ And what about Sancho… will Chelsea send him back to United or offer him a lifeline? 🚪 The lads break it all down! 🎙️

The lads are back — and this week’s episode dives into Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph, Liverpool’s worrying form, and whether Eddie Howe deserves more credit. Conor’s still basking in the glory, but does this win mask bigger issues for the Magpies? Plus, what’s gone wrong at Liverpool — is their reliance on Salah finally catching up with them? All that, and a bizarre Bulgarian football story you...

Radcliffe finally speaks—did he say enough? 🎙️🔴 United’s new stadium plans are out… and why does it look like the Quidditch World Cup tent from Harry Potter? 🏟️🧙‍♂️ Can the club really be debt-free in five years? 💰🤔 Plus, the lads tackle more fan questions! 👀🔥

Sir Jim’s latest cost-cutting move—has he finally lost the plot? 🤯 Anthony Gordon’s red card… pure stupidity or just unlucky? 🤦‍♂️ Ian Harte takes aim at the League of Ireland—does he have a point? 🇮🇪 And the lads hit back after being called clowns! 🤡

Is the title race already wrapped up? 🏆👀 Will Southampton sink lower than Derby’s infamous 11-point season? 📉 Has Radcliffe taken cost-cutting too far at United? 💰 And yes… the FFP debate is back (again) 🙄. Let’s get into it! 🔥

Manchester United’s freefall continues—are they really in a relegation battle? We break down their crisis, Liverpool’s title race wobble, and the impact of upcoming Premier League clashes. Plus, why the return of “big f***ers” might be football’s next tactical evolution.

This week on Not A Pundit, Killian, Conor, and Nate are back to discuss the highs and lows of football, from thrilling matches to frustrating club decisions. Killian recounts his chaotic (and expensive) journey to watch Sunderland in action, while the lads debate the latest in the Premier League, including Rashford’s fresh start, Spurs’ struggles, and whether the League of Ireland is growing the r...

Is football’s financial rulebook broken? 💰⚽ Should clubs be allowed to spend whatever they want, or is the NFL model the future? The boys debate the chaos of FFP & PSR, plus a full breakdown of the January transfer window—who smashed it and who bottled it? 👀🔥

Newcastle’s next big problem, Spurs wobble & United’s search for a savior! 🙏 Is Isak heading for the exit? Is Ange losing his grip? And is Amorim the answer for Man United? We debate it all—hit play!

Could a third division transform the League of Ireland? 🇮🇪 Are we making the most of the Granny Rule to strengthen the national team? ☘️ The impact of Brexit on Irish youth players 💼 Another week, another FAI blunder 😩 We are delighted to be joined by Bill Gaine of Irish Football Blog (@BlogIrish)

Has the January transfer window become pointless? Is it ever worth the gamble? 💰 Was Sean Dyche’s sacking a mistake? 🪓 A shocking refereeing performance against United — how bad was it? 🤦‍♂️ Plus, a good old dose of Premier League nostalgia to wrap things up!

Liverpool’s contract dilemmas — what’s next for Trent, Salah, and VVD? 💼 Is Marcus Rashford’s time up, or can he turn it around? 🤔 Eye-watering wages for young players — how can clubs fix the broken system?💰

Flops, howlers, surprises, and stars- We’re wrapping up 2024 naming the best and worst of Premier League football in the year gone by! But the real revelation? Conor’s invents an Irish passport for a Premier League player. 🇮🇪 Grab your leftover turkey sandwiches, crack open the Christmas chocolates, and tune in for the festive chaos! 🎄⚽

Is Eddie Howe the roadblock to Newcastle’s next level? Are Sunderland’s promotion dreams dead already? And what’s the truth behind Man United and INEOS dropping Dan Ashworth after just 5 months? Tune in for all the answers!

Are Manchester City falling apart? 👀 Have years of success masked deeper issues, and can Pep guide them through? 🤔 We also give Liverpool their flowers for an incredible start to the season and discuss whether Amorim could finally be the answer for Manchester United 👹

This week we’re joined by George Cairns, a true pioneer in youth football development. For nearly 20 years, George shaped the future of the game at Hamilton Academical as Head of Academy Coaching and Academy Manager. George shares incredible insights into how he nurtured young talent, built pathways to the professional stage, and thrived in the world of youth football. ⚽ Don’t miss this deep dive...

Ireland’s unconvincing win over Finland 🇮🇪 Nations League humiliation against England 😱 Can Heimir steady the ship, or is it time to panic for Ireland’s future? 👀 Plus, Pep signs a new deal at City ✍️ This one’s packed with drama!!

Major upsets and big questions this week! 😳 Derry’s dismal FAI Cup performance—where did it all go wrong? 🤔 Man City’s ‘mini-crisis’—is the magic fading? And could Liverpool really win the title? 👀 Plus, we’re gearing up for Ireland’s crucial upcoming fixtures. Tune in to hear the latest from the world of football ⚽️🔥

We've finally got a pundit, and he's one of the best in the biz - Alan Cawley! As Ireland ebbs to one of our lowest world rankings, we look at what led us to this position and whether Heimir Hallgrimsson is the man to bring us forward. Plus, we look at the development of Irish talent, the growth of the League of Ireland and a surprise appearance from a special guest. 

🎃 Halloween Special 🎃 As a special treat, we dive into some of the spookiest curses in sports! From South Korea’s mysterious ‘fake gold medal curse’ to Liverpool’s long wait for a league title and Benfica’s haunting European drought, we explore the eerie tales that have haunted athletes and fans alike. Are these just superstitions, or is there something more sinister at play? Tune in… if you dar...