Armchair Analysts

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at some of the off the pitch news coming out of football over the last week, as well as the clash between Arsenal and Liverpool to see if it truly was a passing of the torch moment, or just a lone result. 

What's a derby? Well, we had several examples on the weekend - Man U vs Man City, Arsenal vs Tottenham, Leicester vs Nottingham Forest to name a few. We talk about them all.

No Football, just stories and speculation this week. How will Graham Potter fare at Chelsea? Who will make the England Squad for the World Cup? We might know, we might not. 

In this episode, the Analysts return from a break and take a look into how the first 6 games of the Premier League have unfolded. Has Erik Ten Hag figured it all out at Manchester United, and will Brighton finish top four? Can Arsenal sustain their form over a whole season, and will Brendan Rodgers be in a job by October?

This week's episode features a few special segments again, as we talk about how vital a good captain is to a team's success, as well as a brief deep dive into what to expect from this year's Bundesliga and Ligue 1. 

This week we take a closer look at Barcelona's confusing finances (recorded last week), and also do a little deep dive into what to expect from the Serie A (Cam) and La Liga (Rupert) this season.

In this episode the Analysts take a look at the first week of the 22/23 season. Who impressed and who underwhelmed? What're Rupert's quickfire first impressions? 

Following on from last week, we take a look at who we think will finish in the bottom half of the table - and where. Will the newly promoted sides stay up? Who already looks like they're in trouble, and who might well exceed expectations? One thing's for sure - we've definitely got some rogue calls in here. 

In this episode, the Analysts begin their preview of the 22/23 Premier League season, with a prediction of which teams will finish in the top ten. Are the current top two more out of reach than any other in Premier League history? Who's had the best window so far to prepare themselves for the oncoming season? Will Newcastle shake things up with their new ownership?

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at FIFA's decision to allow the unilateral suspension of contracts for players and coaches currently in Ukraine, what it means for the individuals, the clubs and the fans. Also up for discussion is the EFL's compulsory streaming edict, which will see all games in Leagues One and Two streamed during the World Cup and on Bank Holidays: how will this affect r...

With preseasons starting and transfers bubbling under the surface, the new football calendar is shaking off the dust and starting to whir into motion. Bringing you some of the more interesting signings thus far, and some first glimpses at players lining up for their new teams.  Timestamps: 00:47 Man U beat Liverpool 4-0 10:00 Arsenal beat Nuremburg  13:39 Is the Raphinha Signing Understa...

In this episode, the Analysts take a look at the increasingly exciting moves that have taken place over the course of the window so far, as well as the ones rumoured to come. Will Jesus be more Sanchez or Welbeck? Will Bissouma turn out to be the signing of the summer? Who will buy Raphinha?

Big moves have already been made in the new transfer window, with Liverpool and Man City already bolstering their ranks with new exciting attackers for the new season. Young players broke through last year as well, and we go over our picks for the best young newcomer, or 'Rookie', of last season. Elsewhere, PSG sack Pochettino and Burnley appoint a familiar face, Vincent Kompany. Timestamps: 00:34...

In this episode, the Analysts each construct their Teams of the Season for the 21/22 PL campaign…but with a twist! Only one player may be selected from each club to make things interesting. Which stars miss out, and which overlooked gems get their praise?

Not much else to do this week but catch up with ALL the football that's been going on over the last few weeks. The script writers really outdid themselves this year, with compelling narratives going up to the very last day of the season both in Europe and all over the Premier League. From Liverpool vs Real Madrid to Burnley vs Newcastle, to a look at the other top European leagues, you can catch i...

In this episode, the Analysts discuss all the goings-on in the Premier League as the 21/22 season draws to a close, with GW38 on the horizon. Also up for discussion are the outcome of the FA Cup Final, the news coming from Blackpool forward Jake Daniels and whether we should rework the Young Player of the Season Award. 

All to play for at the top and the bottom of the table. Just nine points separate 11th from 18th, but it still feels like late entrants to the relegation battle, Leeds, are running out of time to turn things around. Liverpool get held up against Tottenham to keep the title race interesting, and new owners at Chelsea could spell a new chapter. Timestamps:  00:32 Chelsea's new owners 12:45 Brig...

In this episode, the Analysts discuss the baldest man in football, and ponder how it's all gone wrong in Europe for Manchester City once again. Real Madrid continue their run of exceptional comebacks, and Villarreal dazzled despite losing, but will it be Liverpool to win the trophy with the big ears...and perhaps the Quadruple?

From Arsenal to Chelsea and Manchester United at one end, to Burnley and Everton at the other, there's no shortage of twists to the tale for who will finish the season above the other. For some, it could spell future glory on the international stage, and for others: the dreaded drop. Let's talk about it. Timestamps: 00:57 Arsenal, Chelea and Manchester United (+Liverpool) 39:16 Useless Trivia 46:1...

In this episode, the Analysts discuss Burnley's firing of Sean Dyche, and whether it'll pay off for them come the end of the season. Also up for discussion are the reports of Haaland agreeing personal terms with Manchester City, the continuing Hot Potato that seems to be fourth place, and Derby County's relegation to League One. 

As Man City and Liverpool continue keep finding themselves in crunch fixtures against each other, will their rivalry grow more fiery - or are modern rivalries just less spicy than historic ones? Have Arsenal lost all hope of making it into the top 4? The analysts discuss, alongside a look up and down the Premier League table and a breakdown of this week's Champions League matches, which did not di...

In this episode the Analysts look at the return to the Premier League, with hard fought battles happening in all areas of the table. Who will triumph out of Manchester City and Liverpool in the race for the title, and which sides will end up in the top four? Can Everton turn their fortunes around or will Burnley dig themselves out of trouble again?

In this episode, the Analysts take a look a some of the blockbuster fixtures in Europe's major leagues, from El Clasico to the Derby della Capitale. Is Xavi coming into his own as a manager, and what happens next at PSG, where the wheels look to be coming off?

This week's episode is all about Chelsea. It's an ever changing scenario for the club at the moment, since the UK Government this week imposed sanctions on its owner Roman Abramovic in light of the war in Ukraine. We talk about what it will mean for the club going forwards, as well as what this represents in the broader picture of Big Football Business.

While Super League conversations continue in boardrooms across Europe, the Premier League continues to thrill fans. Another great Manchester derby, Arsenal and Spurs maybe on the up, and are Everton actually going to go down? Timestamps:  00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 The Super League 2.0 00:15:45 Man City 4-1 Man U 00:32:29 Useless Trivia 00:40:37 Spurs 5-0 Everton 1:02:00 Watford 2-3 Arsenal