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The three lads are back again for another pod. JD is not in the best form as we discuss the recent shortcomings at Arsenal. Is Emery's time up in North London? Phil vents his frustration at Liverpool's performance at Old Trafford. Was it really a masterclass by Ole? We also discuss the make up of the Champions League and how it is structured. Is it unfair on teams from smaller countries? Are we on...

Brent and Phil are back this week as JD had accidentally double booked himself! Don't worry he will be back next week. Part 1: The two lads chatted about our Premier League XI of the last decade. If you have one send them into our twitter page @thesportsbabble. Part 2 (22 mins) We looked at the BIG game this weekend and possibly still the biggest in the Premier League as Liverpool head down the ro...

Are Man City starting to struggle with missing Laporte and Stones at the back? Are Liverpool too far ahead now or can City claw it back? Phil and Brendan talk about their heroes transitioning to management and how Lampard and Gerrard have been getting on in their respective roles. We also touch on the International Break and chances for both of the Irish teams to qualify.

Phil and Brent in tonight as JD is on his holidays in Tenerife!! There was only one place to start tonight really and that was Spurs 2 - 7 Bayern. We chat about Poch and Spurs and what went wrong. We also looked at this Bayern side with Coutinho and Lewandowski and wondered just how good they are? Plus Bernardo Silva is facing a 6 game ban is this the right call from the FA? Get us at thesportsbab...

Back again with another pod! We discuss Liverpool's important win at Stamford Bridge and how they continue to pick up points even with lesser performances. We also chat about the World XI, James Maddison and unpopular opinions including a myth about Anfield?? Get us at thesportsbabble@gmail.com or social media @thesportsbabble

The lads discuss Liverpool and Chelsea defeats in the first round of Champions League group games and JD talks about Arsenal's disappointing draw with Watford and how things look now for Emery in North London. We also look forward to the weekend's Premier League fixtures including Chelsea v Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Send questions to thesportsbabble@gmail.com or on social media @thesportsbabbl...

Back again with another pod! The lads talk about the Premier League returning to our screens this weekend. We also chat about club or country allegiance as a fan, flunked players and yes, more unpopular football opinions to cause some debate! Email thesportsbabble@gmail.com or get us on social media @thesportsbabble

Back with another pod! ⚽️🔥 The lads have a heated discussion about what makes a big club and discuss the decision to have some of the Women's Super League games at men's stadiums. Is it a good thing? Send questions and topics to our social media @thesportsbabble

Back with another pod! We talk about Chelsea with the big man as he returns from his holiday. Is Lampard under any pressure at all? We talk about Man United, is there a leadership problem? Is De Gea past his best? We touch on the Champions League draw, who has the most favorable group? And of course, JD gives us his take on the big one at the weekend - the North London Derby! Email us thesportsbab...

Jake, JD and Phil sat down this week and whilst Phil tried his best not to let it happen the two Arsenal 'Goons' kidnapped him and took over!! It will be back to normal next week when the Big man returns and restores order. Show running order: Part 1 - VAR whats its craic? Is the new handball rule the worst rule of all time? Do we give the refs enough credit? Part 2 - Its the first time since 1990...

JD, Jake and Phil in for the Pod tonight as Brent is off on his Holidays in Toronto. Part 1: The three lads look back at Wednesday nights SuperCup final were Liverpool managed to pick up more European Trophies in Istanbul. We chat about Kante and Firmino's importance for both teams. Part 2: The lads look ahead to the pick of this weekends Premier league games including the big one at the Etihad be...

The Premier League is back! How good does it feel? We are back with our brand new weekly podcast to discuss everything Premier League. We talk Arsenal's transfer window, Manchester United's position as a top club being under threat and of course; predictions for the 2019/20 Premier League season. We've a new patreon if you listen and can donate anything at all that would be great: patreon.com/thes...

Arsenal have a big week. Their Bosnian full back Sead Kolasinac starts it by twattting away knife wielding muggers then they pull off one of the biggest signings of the summer. Gareth Bale and Wilf Zaha are still stuck in limbo but what's next for the two wide men? And Golf finally has its Rory v Brooks Sunday showdown in Memphis. We have a partreon now be a hero and donate anything you can to hel...

He has finally done it. Our boy Shane Lowry has delivered and won a major! The Open at Royal Portrush - an Irish winner on home soil. The lads delve into the Lowry magic and just how good he was. There is also football chat this week as Zidane headbutts Gareth Bale's time at Madrid out the door. JD gives us his thoughts on more 'Arsenal being Arsenal' and Newcastle need help before its too late. G...

Twenty four teams all arrived in France with aspirations but the one team who kept telling us they were here to win did, the unstoppable US Women. Brent and Phil sat down to discuss just how much of an impact they have had on us and the wider football audience. We then discuss some transfer news as Barcelona look like they are acting the shitehouses again around signings and Phil has a massive ran...

Brent and Phil are in the Babble studio tonight to discuss the return of Frank Lampard at Chelsea. Can Frank succeed as Chelsea manager? Plus we chat about the USA ending England's World Cup and how good a side they really are. As always drop us your questions via email at thesportsbabble@gmail.com or on our Twitter @thesportsbabble

Its crunch time in the Women's World Cup as we enter into the semi final stage. USA face off against Phil Neville's England tonight (Tuesday) and there has been some needle already in the build up. Who will come out on top? Plus there have been some very strange transfer rumours floating around Arsenal today, JD gives us his views on whats going on and we discuss Rafa leaving Newcastle and horribl...

The Womens World Cup is into the knockout stages and we have already had some chaos, mostly involving VAR. Jesse Lingard was dividing opinions again and the lads gave their views on his latest social media video! Could Arsenal be getting in a scottish left back? As always any questions for the lads drop us an email thesportsbabble@gmail.com or get us on our socials @thesportsbabble

Phil went to see the brand new Diego Maradonna film and couldn't recommend it higher. Was/is he the best of all time? The Women's World Cup is almost at the knockout stage and it has been brilliant so far but not without its VAR controversies. Paul Pogba has decided he would like a new challenge and has had his time at Manchester United plus Brent tells us why Frank Lampard is the one for Chelsea....

The women's world cup is into its second round of group games and there has already been some history made. Unfortunately for the Thailand team its not great. Team USA lead by five goal superstar Alex Morgan made history by beating them 13-0 but should they have eased off and did they really need to celebrate as much as they did? According to a lot of people yes but NOT TO THE BABBLE. Plus the Pre...

The lads sat down to discuss this years Womens World Cup in France, which kicked off on Friday night. Can France win it? Well they certainly got off to a brilliant start beating South Korea 4-0 in Paris. If France are to win it their is a fair chance Lyons womens team will have played a part. We also look at whats been going on with Neymar and ask is his career starting to spiral out of control? T...

Phil and Brendan discuss Liverpool's victory as they beat Spurs to claim their 6th Champions League Trophy in history. Can Van Dijk win the Ballon D'or? Will Poch still be at Spurs next season? As always get in contact @thesportsbable on all social media channels and via email thesportsbabble@gmail.com #TheSportsBabble

Phil, Johnny and Brendan take you through everything you need to know about the 2019 Europa League Final. We talk about the run to the final, the managers, predicted starting line ups and much more. With Champions League football and the bragging rights of London up for grabs, we are in for an entertaining derby in Baku.

Phil and Brendan break down the final day of the Premier League. Manchester City are Premier League Champions for the second time in as many years but they had to beat Brighton on the final day to secure the title. Liverpool also beat Wolves on the final day to finish an agonising single point behind City. We look back on an amazing title race and what the two clubs need to do to ensure they conti...

What an historic night at Anfield as Liverpool produce a stunning comeback over Barcelona to make it through to the Champions League final on June 1st. Liverpool win 4-0 in the second leg, progressing through 4-3 on aggregate with heroic performances from Divock Origi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Joel Matip etc. (the list goes on) at Anfield on Tuesday night and Phil gives us his thoughts on how his belo...