Factor 50 Football

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after an incredible 3-2 win over Mexico! This week on Factor 50 Football, we react to one of the most dramatic England games we've watched. Was this the biggest England match of our lifetime? And just how important was Jude Bellingham's performance when his country needed him most? We also look ahead to England's quarter-final clash with Norway....

Episode 37: England Survive DR Congo Scare, Into the Last 16 Instant reaction to England's 2-1 win over DR Congo, capped off by a dramatic late Harry Kane strike that sends the Three Lions through to the World Cup last 16. We break down the nervy performance, dig into the issues plaguing this England side, and look ahead with our predictions for the Mexico clash. 🎙️ In this episode: Reaction to th...

Factor 50 Football Podcast #36 | England 0-0 Ghana | Penalty? Pickford Error? Tuchel Got It Wrong? England are held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Ghana in the World Cup and, for the first time in the tournament, it felt like Thomas Tuchel's side didn't have all the answers. Should Ezri Konsa have conceded a penalty? Was Jordan Pickford lucky to escape punishment? And what really happened durin...

England's World Cup campaign is up and running! Recorded straight after England's entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, Adam and Mike give their instant reaction to a game that had everything – goals, drama, and a Harry Kane masterclass. Kane grabbed two goals as England's attack looked dangerous throughout, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also got on the scoresheet in a statement win o...

Welcome back to the Factor 50 Football Podcast! With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, Mike and Adam turn their attention to football's biggest prize as they look ahead to what promises to be a fascinating tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The lads plot out England's potential route to the final, discussing the teams that could stand in their way and whether this could finally...

pisode 33 of the Factor 50 Podcast is a little different... Mike vs Adam goes head-to-head in a special Factor 50 football quiz, with Ryan returning to the hot seat as quizmaster to put the pair through a series of football questions and test just how much they really know about the game. Before the quiz begins, the lads also reflect on Arsenal's disappointing Champions League Final defeat and hea...

A proper mixed bag this week. Roy Keane’s had plenty to say about Bruno Fernandes, so naturally we had to get stuck into that. Fair criticism or classic Keane going full Keane? We also react to Tuchel’s England squad announcement. Has he got it right? Any glaring misses? Any picks that make absolutely no sense? And because apparently we enjoy pain… we went back and listened to our predictions from...

Episode 31 of the Factor 50 Football Podcast is here. Arsenal have finally done it. After 22 years of waiting, Mikel Arteta’s side have been crowned Premier League champions after Man City’s draw with Bournemouth confirmed the title. We get Mike’s full reaction to Arsenal ending the drought, what it means for the club, and whether this team is now ready to build something even bigger. We also prev...

Episode 30 is here… and we’ve got controversy. 👀 Was West Ham ROBBED… or did VAR actually get it right? This week Mike and Adam get stuck into the huge talking point from Arsenal vs West Ham, where a last-gasp West Ham equaliser was chalked off after VAR spotted a possible foul on David Raya. Mike gives his verdict (you can probably guess how calm and measured that was… 😅) as we look at whether...

Factor 50 Football Podcast – Episode 29 Mike’s turned up smiling… which usually means one thing. Arsenal are flying. Two league wins on the bounce, through to the Champions League final, and with Man City slipping up in a 3-3 draw against Everton… it’s suddenly back in Arsenal’s hands. So the big question this week: Can they actually go on and win the title? We put Mike on the spot. Elsewhere, it’...

Factor 50 Football Podcast | Episode 28 In this episode, Mike reacts to a massive win for Arsenal as they continue their push for the Premier League title. But with injuries starting to pile up, can they keep going all the way to the end? We also talk Manchester United after their 2-1 win over Brentford, which technically secures Champions League football. Somehow, some way, United are back in Eur...

Factor 50 Football Podcast – Episode 27 | Arsenal 1–2 Man City Reaction 😬 This one has been a long time coming… After weeks of build-up, we finally get Mike’s reaction to Arsenal losing 2–1 to Manchester City… and it does not disappoint. If you’ve been following the title race, you already know how big this result could be. So the big question is… 👉 Are Arsenal bottling the league? In this episo...

Episode 26 – £100m budgets, transfer battles & Adam’s downfall 😅 This one’s a bit different… Mike has taken over Arsenal. Adam is in charge of Manchester United. They’ve each been given £100m and told… Go build your squad. But there are rules: Players can be sold… but only for realistic values Players can be signed… but again, realistic only Every deal gets debated If they don’t agree on the...

Episode 25 – England XIs, De Zerbi to Spurs & a transfer special incoming 👀 It’s the international break… so we’ve gone rogue a bit. This week, me and Mike pick our England starting XIs for the World Cup. Simple question… but it gets interesting quickly. Who’s nailed on? Who misses the plane? And where do we completely disagree? There are a few shouts in here that might divide opinion as well...

🎙️ Factor 50 Football Podcast – Episode 23 In this episode, Adam and Mike are back breaking down another big week in the Premier League. Mike was in the stadium to witness Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton, including a huge moment as Max Dowling becomes the youngest ever Premier League goalscorer. We get his take from inside the ground and what it felt like in real time. We also dive into Manchester...

Factor 50 Football Podcast – Episode 22 Another week, another chaotic round of football. In this episode we start with Manchester United’s defeat to Newcastle , where United somehow managed to get outplayed even after Newcastle went down to 10 men. Not a great afternoon… and we break down exactly what went wrong. Over in North London it was 1-0 to the Arsenal… again. Arsenal grind out another win,...

Factor 50 Football #21 | Was It a Penalty? | Arsenal’s Corners Debate | Pep Rant In Episode 21 of Factor 50 Football , Adam and Mike break down another huge week in the Premier League. First up is Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace. The big talking point? The penalty decision. Was it the right call or did United get a bit of luck? Adam and Mike debate whether the referee got it right...

Factor 50 Football – Episode 20 Do Arsenal have a mentality problem? | Šeško saves the day This week on Factor 50 Football, emotions are running high. We start with Arsenal. Mike opens up about how deflated he felt after the Wolves draw and why it felt like a real blow at the time, before talking through how much better things feel after beating Spurs. We dig into the big title-race question. Is t...

Factor 50 Football Podcast – Episode 19 Episode 19 is all about dropped points, creeping pressure, and a bigger question hanging over the Premier League. We start with Arsenal’s 1–1 draw against Brentford. Another game, another conversation about control, margins, and whether the title race nerves are starting to show. With Man City breathing down their necks, is Mike finally starting to feel a bi...

Factor 50 – Episode 18 This week on the pod we’re back talking Premier League chaos, red cards, and whether form is finally becoming a thing. We kick off with Arsenal cruising past Sunderland with a comfortable 3–0 win. Job done, no drama, and another reminder that Arsenal are just quietly doing their thing. Then it’s over to Manchester United , who make it four wins in a row after beating Tottenh...

Arsenal pull clear. United keep rolling. Late goals everywhere. This week on the Factor 50 Football Podcast, we break down a huge week at both ends of the table. 🔴 Arsenal Six points clear at the top after a dominant 4–0 win over Leeds Through to the League Cup Final, thanks to a dramatic last-minute winner from Havertz against Chelsea Are Arsenal starting to look inevitable? ⚪ Manchester United...

Episode 16 – United 3 Arsenal 2 | Carrick In? Palace Fallout & More Awful Predictions Episode 16 of the Factor 50 Football Podcast is a spicy one. Adam (still smiling) and Mike (very much not) sit down after a huge night at Old Trafford as Manchester United edge past Arsenal in a chaotic 3–2 win. We break down a brilliant United performance, including standout goals from Cunha and Dorgu, and a...

Episode 15 | Carrick Masterclass, Arsenal Slip Michael Carrick steps into the United dugout and immediately does the unthinkable… beats Man City. New manager bounce or football heritage restored? We break down what actually changed and whether Carrick deserves more than just a caretaker label. Arsenal, meanwhile, drop points against Nottingham Forest and miss a huge opportunity to put daylight bet...

New episode of Factor 50 Football Podcast is out It finally happened… Michael Carrick gets the keys at Manchester United . We break down: What Carrick as interim actually means for United Whether this is calm before the storm or just more chaos And if anyone genuinely knows what the long-term plan is (spoiler: probably not) We also get into: Multi-club ownership and whether football’s heading in t...

🎙️ Factor 50 Football Podcast – New Episode This week, we get properly stuck into it. • Manchester United pull the trigger and Rúben Amorim is gone. Was it inevitable… or a complete mess? • Arsenal now sit 6 points clear – are they finally putting daylight between themselves and the chasing pack? • And… are West Ham United genuinely in trouble, or is this just another wobble? Plenty of opinions, p...