Audio Football Club

Has the post-World Cup bubble of good feeling towards England burst? Did England 2.0 look at all like getting revenge on Croatia? Why are Scotland so bad!? The international break has provided a heap of questions that need answered and, thankfully, Mina Rzouki is here to do just that, joined by Matt Law and JJ Bull. We discuss why Raheem Sterling just doesn't turn on the magic for Gareth Southgate...

Goals galore in the Premier League this weekend, everywhere except the game we expected to have at least seven. Thom Gibbs, Matt Law, Mina Rzouki and JJ Bull are back to help decipher it all. We explore the inconclusive Liverpool vs Man City game, the potential redemption story at Man Utd and Matt names his favourite press conference of the season, if not ever. Plus a trip down to the Championship...

It's a week that's gone from bad to worse for the red side of Manchester so what now for Manchester United, what now for Jose Mourinho, and which West Ham player did a passable impression of a South American genius in their 3-1 victory? All that and more is discussed on this week's AFC Telegraph with Thom Gibbs, Mina Rzouki, Matt Law, and JJ Bull. Plus the premium Premier League match that was Che...

It was a weekend of battling draws, hard-earned victories with a sprinkling of thrashings. Thom Gibbs is back alongside Mina Rzouki, Matt Law and JJ Bull to discuss it all. This week we ask why Wolves look like the real deal, why Spurs should forget about moving stadiums this seasons, and a heated discussion about Manchester City’s suitability for European football. Plus a think about the season s...

The Premier League is back with a bang and the AFC Telegraph team of Mina Rzouki, JJ Bull, Jason Burt, and Jim White are here to analyse it all. This week we focus in on Spurs defeat to Liverpool, why Fellaini is Manchester United's surprise star player, and we celebrate West Ham's first points of the season, but with trepidation as to what comes next for them. We hail Eddie Howe and Bournemouth's...

England, England, England. The optimism around the World Cup is beginning to dissipate as Saturday's 2-1 loss to Spain saw a third loss in a row for Gareth Southgate's side. We've substituted into the host seat Mina Rzouki to oversee this one. Alongside are resident of the studio Matt Law and making their AFC Telegraph debuts are Jim White and Sam Dean too. This week we work out who England are mi...

Week four in the Premier League has been and gone leaving Liverpool, Chelsea and Watford to lead the way with maximum points. Host Thom Gibbs is joined once again by Mina Rzouki, Matt Law, and JJ Bull to discuss the big talking points on the pitch and those under the radar. We work out how to fix West Ham, Burnley and, despite their victory, Arsenal and their dubious defence. Plus sweeper-keeper g...

Thom Gibbs, Mina Rzouki, Matt Law, and JJ Bull are back to discuss week three of the Premier League.  This week we discuss the panel discuss how Wolves were able to keep the Champions at bay, what is going on with Mesut Ozil, and whether Roman Abramovich is about to board the oligarch merry go round. We ask how Watford have been able to start the season with a 100% record, if Cardiff fans are happ...

Mourinho moans, Arsenal defence disappears, and City score for fun. Some things never change, but the wind did change in North London as Harry Kane finally scored in August. Relief for all. Host Thom Gibbs is joined once again by Mina Rzouki, Matt Law, and JJ Bull to discuss this and all the other big talking points from the Premier League this weekend. This week we discuss the astonishing defendi...

Back for season two, under new management, a new name, and a change in formation, it's Telegraph Audio Football Club, or AFC Telegraph for short. Thom Gibbs, Mina Rzouki, Matt Law and JJ Bull are here to guide you through the opening weekend of the Premier League season, as well as highlight some of the features you may have missed. On this week's episode we ask whether Unai Emery and Maurizio Sar...

We have our World Cup 2018 winners at last and it’s France, after their 4-2 victory over Croatia. Jamie Carragher joins host Thom Gibbs one last time to unpick the big moments of the 2018 World Cup final, decide what counts as handball, and find out Jamie's favourite moment of the tournament. We speak with Telegraph columnist Jim White to rate this World Cup, hear some anecdotes of fans in Russia,...

The dream is over for England for another four years as England bow out of the World Cup with an excruciating extra time loss to Croatia. On today’s episode, Jamie Carragher joins Thom Gibbs to discuss what England were missing from the match, why Croatia weren't looking tired as many thought they would, and ask what exactly is the purpose of the third/fourth place play off. We head to Russia to s...

Football has edged even closer to home following a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday. Former England player Jamie Carragher joins Thom Gibbs to discuss who impressed, who has more work to do, and how on earth you mark Harry Maguire in set pieces. We speak with Chief Sports Writer Paul Hayward, who’s been covering the tournament out in Russia, to get his thoughts on whether England can rewrite It...

The unthinkable has happened. England go the long route round via a much feared penalty shootout to reach the quarter finals of a major tournament. On this historic episode of Total Football Thom Gibbs is joined by Jamie Carragher to unpick how to take a penalty, how solid England's defence was, and whether England will last longer than the American referee in the middle. We head to Russia to spea...

It was all going so well until the mind games started but England finish the group stages on the correct side of the draw, supposedly. Telegraph football writer JJ Bull steps into the presenter seat this week to discuss England's abject performance against Belgium alongside Telegraph columnist Jamie Carragher. We decide if there was any point to that match, if any of the B team made a case for the...

Football is coming home! After England's record 6-1 victory over Panama emotions are high and the Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate fan club is in full swing. Join host Thom Gibbs and Telegraph reporter Luke Edwards on this episode of Total Football as they revel in England's victory and discuss if there's anyone who can stop their progression throughout the tournament. We speak to Jamie Carragher w...

It’s been an eventful opening to the World Cup with shocks, wondergoals and technological excitement galore. Former England defender Jamie Carragher joins Thom Gibbs to discuss it all. England got their campaign underway as they squeaked to victory in Volgograd thanks to none other than captain fantastic Harry Kane, proving once and for all that he really shouldn’t be taking corners. We get Jamie'...

World Cup fever is upon us and it's time to delve into the biggest issues Russia 2018 can muster including England’s chances, how the favourites will fare, and who’s going to embarrass themselves in front of a global audience of millions. Thom Gibbs is joined by Telegraph Sport reporter Charlie Eccleshare to discuss all this and whether Spain can function with a brand new manager. Ahead of Thursda...

This week's episode is a first for the podcast: it's the first time we have a knight of the realm in our midst. We're in front of a live audience as host Thom Gibbs is joined by our special guest Sir Geoff Hurst on an actual stage and by our Chief Football Writer Sam Wallace for a discussion about England, their prospects at this World Cup and a certain football match which took place in the year...

Liverpool's dream of lifting the European Cup for a sixth time died on Saturday night in Kiev and Jamie Carragher was there to witness it all. The Telegraph Sport columnist joins host Thom Gibbs to discuss the game, how Loris Karius might be feeling and where his old team need to strengthen in the summer.  European football expert and broadcaster Mina Rzouki is on hand to analyse the final too, an...

Saturday's FA Cup final is the main subject of discussion on this week's Total Football, with Telegraph Sport's Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt joining host Thom Gibbs to dissect the game. There's also an England World Cup squad to analyse, with all the big topics covered including which formation Southgate will play, who will start in goal and whether it's acceptable to announce your 23 n...

Goodbye Premier League season 2017/18, we've all had a fairly nice time but all fairly good things must come to an end. That's exactly what happened on Sunday with a final simultaneous round of games providing everything from last-gasp record-clinching for Manchester City, turbo-charged Champions League spot-securing for Liverpool and mega-goal we're-all-slightly-on-holiday-now fun at Wembley Stad...

Total Football goes on the road this week to speak with the legendary voice of football, John MotsonJim White is at Wembley for this special episode as we look back on John’s 40 year plus career, and how the commentary world has changed. We discuss World Cups as we get Motty’s fondest memories, commentating under the pressure of penalties, and a greatest XI.All that plus football programmes, VAR,...

It's the business end of the business end of the season and Total Football is here to detail all you need to know about promotion, relegation and mathematical safety. Telegraph Sport's Luke Edwards joins host Thom Gibbs to discuss City's formal coronation, Arsene Wenger's carefully stage-managed exit and the demotion of Stoke City. The Championship reached its conclusion on Sunday, so Luke and Tho...

Little to treasure from Arsenal's final trip to Manchester under Arsene Wenger's management, other than the mysterious trinket kindly given to him before the game from his former mortal enemy. Jim White joins host Thom Gibbs to discuss that and the rest of the Premier League weekend, which produced a landmark goal tally for City, an increasingly exciting relegation battle and, let's face it, two g...