Football Is Fixable, Alright?!

The World Cup is up and running, and we’re already asking the big questions. Why is diving still not punished? When did attending a match become so expensive? And are hydration breaks helping players - or helping advertisers? We reflect on the opening games before tackling the biggest debate of all: has Cristiano Ronaldo finally reached the end of the road? Strong opinions, questionable solutions,...

The World Cup is finally upon us! Yet the usual fever that spreads throughout the world feels a little more subdued this year. Could there be an issue with the host nations? Maybe pre-tournament fatigue from the expected number of games, as well as late kick-off times? Or perhaps problems around FIFA themselves and their money-driven methods to make the game more commercially lucrative. The boys t...

With the announcement of England's World Cup squad, the boys tackle the topic about Tuchel's choices. Are his decisions deluded, or is he being bold? Is he petrified from the pressure, or is he unfazed by the fans? Coming from a country that's won four World Cups, will this new outlook be what England finally needs to get over the line? We've seen bigger bottlers in the past go on and win the prem...

Keeper crowding has become a staple in every corner kick this season. It's become so common that referees are becoming seemingly numb to the many rugby tackles, shirt pulling and shoving that happen every single time. While chaos may be a ladder to some, it is time for the boys to tackle this topic and get rid of madness in the box, once and for all... alright?! Learn more about your ad choices. V...

I'm sure we're all a bit sick of the age old argument of "too many games", but we've decided to reopen the debate! Since the last few months, James changed his views on players playing too many games, and this definitely definitely has nothing to do with Arsenal being involved in multiple tournaments and having to play more games now! Can he change Ces's mind? Probably not, but he can try... alrig...

Isn't it strange how football seems insistent on rewarding individuals, rather than focusing on the collective team? Considering it's a team sport, why are there so many individual accolades? And don't get us started on the people you all believe should win Player of the Year! The boys this week use stats, achievements and football science to give the true answer of who should win. You may have be...

Who do you support? Do you support them through thick and thin, during the good times and the bad? Are you open about being a glory hunter? Is your local club important to you? These are the many questions that are literally asked to us by no one, but we're deluded enough to answer them anyway for you all... alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #liverpool #chelsea #realmadrid #suppo...

In this week’s Easter special, the boys tackle one of football’s most overlooked issues… Christians. Have you noticed how players called Christian seem to suffer from some of football’s biggest issues? From experiencing inconsistent performances to having to live up to impossible expectations, Dan and James ask whether it’s coincidence… or something deeper… Redemption is a big ask, but miracles ca...

How did they get away with it?? Chelsea were fined a measly £10.75m for financial doping during an incredibly successful period for them, and made a lot of money in that time, but does the punishment fit the crime? The boys take a punt at fixing the whole punishment system, and find ways to deter other clubs from doing this in future. It's unlikely to fix Man City in time, but we can still try......

A dire North London club that have made a name for themselves not making it across the line and failing season after season... but enough about Arsenal; this week is about Tottenham! They've got themselves in a pickle near the bottom of the table, and James has to put his ego to one side and help his rival to beat relegation. It may sound impossible, but he can do it... alright?! #premierleague #t...

We're here again, having to fix tribalism and hatred within football. In this week's episode, Dan speaks with rationality as he explains how people can bring their own violent thoughts to the game and bring the sport into disrepute - Ces argues the case that most football fans are wrong to hate their rivals to the point of wishing relegation on them - and James claims that he would pick Viktor Gyo...

Is there really an Arsenal agenda? Surely no one other than Spurs fans hates the Gunners? What's so hateful about the insufferably privileged fanbase? What's so grating about Arteta's obscure lightbulb speech and introducing Win the dog? Why would anyone be opposed to a club that endlessly praises themselves for winning a little gold trophy that nobody else cares about? There's no Anti-Arsenal age...

This week, we’re shining the spotlight where it actually belongs — on the underappreciated greats of the game. Dan and James are joined by special guest Tom as they dive deep into the stars who quietly deliver week in, week out, and ask why they’re constantly overshadowed by supposedly “bigger” names and louder narratives. From social media hype to recency bias, we break down how some players domi...

With Valentine’s Day in the air, Dan and James put sentiment aside and go head-to-head to decide one thing: what is the greatest title rivalry in Premier League history? Is it the fiery, era-defining war between Manchester United and Arsenal — a rivalry built on tunnel bust-ups, mind games, and pure passion? Or is it the modern tussle between Manchester City and Liverpool - where 98 points still i...

It finally arrived! The train we have been discussing for so long has turned up at the station, filled from front to back with so many passengers willing to blindly follow the narrative that Cole Palmer is world class. He may have had some purple patches in his short but meteoric career, but has he done enough to justify this cult-like status he has already achieved? The lads stay on track of this...

Is Saka a good dribbler? What about Neymar? How about Busquets? What even is dribbling anyway?? Speed, technique, intelligence and bravery all play a part, but the boys make an effort to bring back the art of dribbling and reintroduce it to the game that seems determined to have it coached out at a young age. The beautiful game will come back... alright?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Sure, Pep may have won 3 La Liga titles, 2 Spanish domestic cups, 3 Spanish Super cups, 3 Bundesliga titles, 2 German Domestic cups, 6 Premierleague titles, 2 FA cups, 4 League cups, 3 Community Shields, 3 Champions Leagues, 4 UEFA Super cups, 4 FIFA Club World Cups and 3 World's Best Coach awards, but is he really a genius, or is he actually a fraud? The boys dig into whether his successes are tr...

How can you hate football?? Isn't it the perfect sport with the most passionate fans? Well, this episode is fortunate enough to have hosts that can reasonably and logically break down the arguments that football haters have, and find a way to show the world how it can be fixed... alright?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re past the halfway point of the season, the table’s taking shape, and it’s time to face some harsh truths. This week, Dan, James, and Coops look at the title race and ask who should win the Premier League — not on points, but for the good of football… Some clubs don’t need another title, whilst other ‘deserving’ teams would be simply unbearable champions. The lads review the state of the leagu...

The never-ending cycle of manager-blaming continues with the sacking of yet another Chelsea manager, and the inevitable exit of Amorim. But how do we stop this cycle that seems to only get worse each year? Surely there won't be enough managers to replace the outgoing staff in the near future? The lads come up with deft ideas that will surely fix the system... alright?! #premierleague #chelsea #man...

Have you heard pundits and ex-footballers say the strangest things before, and no one notices? We have, and we’ve selected some of our favourites for this episode. You might think it’s impossible to stop people saying silly things, but it’s fixable… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool #soccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re fully aware of the irony in analysing analysts, but as most of you know by now, Ces and James are the best pundits right now. It’s only fair that we fix the modern pundit… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool #soccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for Season 3 and ready to sort out football’s biggest talking points before a ball is even kicked. From the most chaotic transfer moves to fantasy football rule changes that could make or break your season. Expect passionate arguments, sharp analysis, and the kind of football chat you wish you had at the pub! Plus this episode has a ‘juicy’ twist… #premierleague #football #soccer #arsen...

We're not fixing American Football; we're fixing Football in America! The MLS has a lot of room to grow, and their women's national team have given them a blueprint on how to be great internationally. Clearly this is a country that is crying out for our podcast to fix it for them, so fear not America, we're ready to fix it for you... alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #li...

While Ces doesn't believe that football is a unique sport, one thing he does think football is unique in is the hatred that the fans have for their rivals. In this episode, Ces and James take a look at why there is so much hatred in football, and see if they can bring the love back in the beautiful game. It may seen impossible, but it's fixable... alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunite...