Cameron Macdonald and Rupert Meadows

Armchair Analysts

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We talk about football. Almost exclusively.

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Cameron Macdonald and Rupert Meadows

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Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 157 - Wolves' quiet excellence and managerial dismissals 15.11.2023

This week we talk about the craziness of the City vs Chelsea game, touch on Liverpool's improvements, Spurs decline and Wolves' little talked about building momentum. Newcastle have also hit a downward trend, and how much do you actually know about Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's career?

Ep 156 - Carnage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 07.11.2023

In this episode, the Analysts look at the chaos that was Spurs 1-4 Chelsea, which was the crowning jewel of a week of bizarre results. Also up for discussion are some of those results, including Forest 2-0 Villa, Luton 1-1 Liverpool, and Sheffield United 2-1 Wolves.

Ep 155 - Does the Ballon D'or mean much? 02.11.2023

This week we go over the sport's highest individual honour, with Messi winning the 2023 edition this week. Also on the cards are Jude Bellingham and Eddie Nketiah's impressive performances, and some rather less impressive ones from Chelsea and everyone associated with Manchester United.

Ep. 154 - Betting Scandal in Italy & Vacuum Derbies 25.10.2023

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at the two points dropped (or one point gained?) by Chelsea and Arsenal in their 2-2 draw, alongside the three players involved in a recent betting scandal and a host of other games across the Premier League.

Ep 153 - We've got Euros 2028! 12.10.2023

Tottenham vs Luton, Arsenal vs Man City, Chelsea resurgence, Sheffield United on the rocks, and the UK and Ireland have been confirmed as hosts for the 2028 edition of the Euros.

Ep. 152 - Klopp wants a replay, Saudi Arabia want a World Cup 05.10.2023

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at the news around the 2030 World Cup hosts being announced, and what it means looking ahead to 2034, as well as the controversy surrounding Tottenham's 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Ep 151 - The North London Derby and Marcelo Bielsa's Rattlesnake 28.09.2023

The Prem is in full swing! City march on and everyone else is also playing football with varying degrees of success.

Ep 150 - Everton's New Owners: Saviours or Scamsters? 21.09.2023

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at 777 Partners, Everton's prospective new owners, as well as the return of the Champions League and the run up to Sunday's North London Derby

Ep 149 - Rubiales furor, the Ballon D'Or and Southgate no more 14.09.2023

This international break, we cover the highs and lows of football: from who will win this year's best player award, to who has been allegedly caught doping, to who was fired for basically groping. Oh, and we also had time for a bit of a complain about Gareth Southgate.

Ep 148 - Salah & Saudi, Boehly's Billion Pound Boys and Alejandro VARnacho 06.09.2023

In this episode, the Analysts look at Arsenal's 3-1 win over Manchester United, riddled with gamechanging decisions; the imminent mega bid for Mohammed Salah from Al Ittihad; and where it's all going wrong for Chelsea despite all the investment.

Ep 147 - West Ham's Winning Ways & Arsenal's Havertz Headscratcher 30.08.2023

In this episode the Analysts reflect on the first three games from the 23/24 season, particularly on Arsenal's tactical reshuffle, West Ham's surprising performances and Everton's impending doom...

Ep 146 - Sheffurnleyton Townited, the Prem's 3 Newest Clubs 15.08.2023

This week we have a slightly shorter episode where we focus in on what we learned from the opening day's fixtures for Luton Town, Sheffield United and Burnley - and what we can expect from them going forwards for the season.

Ep 145 - Can Aston Villa finish top 4? Predicting the Table 10.08.2023

This ep we go through the table from top to bottom, predicting who we think will win, get relegated and finish everywhere in between - and give our hot takes for the season.

Ep. 144 - PGMOL's Stopped Clock & the Price to Pay for Strikers 02.08.2023

In this episode, the Analysts look at the recent time keeping changes announced ahead of the 23/24 seasons of the PL and the EFL, as well as some of the highlights from the Women's World Cup group stages, and a few of the ongoing transfers around the world.

Ep 143 - Billion Mbappe 29.07.2023

Would you spend a billion for Kylian? Will Messi usher in a new era of soccer madness in America? Which one of us is the fan? Much to talk and think about this week, from the Women's World Cup to Jordan Henderson showing his true colours.

Ep 142 - The Mbappe Standoff, the Dele Interview & the Stalled Takeover 19.07.2023

In this episode, the Analysts discuss the honest and open interview of Dele Alli interview, the impending decision date of Mbappe vs. PSG, and a number of completed transfers, a completed takeover, and look into what's happening with the stalled sale of Manchester United to Sheikh Jassim.

Ep 141 - The Ever Changing Football Landscape 12.07.2023

People moving clubs, new and different rules and an industry first - a female manager in the EFL!

Ep 140 - Naming A Price: Have Transfers Changed? 29.06.2023

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at some of the big transfers that have already taken place this window, as well as the question of whether the way transfers work has changed or not in the modern era.

Ep 139 - Our Premier League Predicting Downfall 15.06.2023

This week we take on the humble pie of looking over our predictions from the beginning of this year's Premier League Season. From Brentford getting relegated to Spurs finishing third, it's fair to say we made some bad calls...

Ep 138 - Messi in Miami?! Dissecting Football’s Craziest Transfer 08.06.2023

This week, the Analysts take a look at Lionel Messi's move to the MLS. Also up for discussion is the arrival of Ange Postecoglou at Spurs, the relegation playoff in Serie A, and whether the Saudi League is just replicating what the Chinese Super League did in years gone by - or if they've got something else in the works...

Ep 137 - The Playoffs and the Prem's best players 02.06.2023

In this episode we wind down the Premier League season, talk about who makes it into our teams of the season and go over a few of the final day games. And should there be a relegation playoff?

Ep 136 - Vinicius Jr., the Comeback of Calcio & Dortmund’s Date with Destiny 24.05.2023

In this episode, the Analysts look at the situation unfolding with the racial abuse of Vinicius Jr. in La Liga, as well as the European Finals, qualification for Newcastle to their respective tournaments, and Dortmund's chance to break Bayern's 10 year streak.

Ep 135 - Who's getting relegated, Leeds or Forest? Barca and Napoli win their leagues and Champo semis 17.05.2023

business end of the season. City are tying up loose ends, arsenal are still tripping over their laces. Nottingham Forest have emerged as the most likely candidate for Big Sam's Leeds to bump into the relegation zone, and elsewhere across Europe leagues have already begun to wrap up.

Ep 134 - City's Conquest, Brighton's Brilliance & Everton's Erosion 30.04.2023

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at Manchester City's 4-1 destruction of title hopefuls Arsenal, as well as the action developing at the bottom of the table, and the race for European competition.

Ep 133 - Relegation teams scrapping and Arsenal fighting success 26.04.2023

Do Arsenal really want to win this title? Can Arsenal really win this title? Who's to say. The battle for relegation is heating up more than ever and elsewhere, FA Cup semis are over and it's going to be a Manchester Derby in the final.

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