From The Backseat Football Podcast

Qatar 2022 is finally here, weird as it might feel and with clear concerns about a host of issues, it is time to pivot from Premier League to World Cup. We have the pleasure of welcoming to the podcast two guest hosts in Joe Doherty and Ashley Blair to help us cover all of the action and ensure that we continue to cover every game with aplomb. Predictions:  World Cup Winner Biggest Disappoint...

And just like that, it's over. Arsenal have won the "top on Christmas day" title and we break for the Qatar World Cup. If the World Cup can match the drama this season has already offered then I think it might just be ok.... We discuss all matches and introduce our new World Cup podcast coming out this week. Games Covered: Manchester City vs. Brentford Tottenham vs. Leeds Wolves vs. Arsenal Newcas...

Well well well, it turns out the Chelsea striker curse is stronger than the ex-Arsenal striker curse.. Good to know. Liverpool snatch 3 points from Spurs, City win despite playing with 10 men, Don Emery is back and means business and a full review of all ten Premier League fixtures this weekend on todays episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Tottenham being the only English team left with qualification still on the line, they still decided to only play the second half and make things interesting. We take a look at events in the Stade Velodrome and how Liverpool, Chelsea and City got on in the final round of the Champions League Group Stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool lose again to a desperately out of form Leeds team, Potter continues to his managerial masterclass with Brighton, Arteta continues finding change down the side of the sofa in Reiss Nelson, KDB is good at football, Kiefer Moore is better, Newcastle are the best and all of the other Premier League games discussed on this episode of From the Backseat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Wow, Tottenham are absolutely robbed of an iconic last minute winner due to VAR and Conte loses the plot. Elsewhere, Liverpool stroll past the ghosts of 2018 Ajax, Chelsea secure safe passage to the next round with plenty of Potterisms and City mutually agree a draw works for everyone. All of this on todays episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonanza of big games, big results and controversial VAR penalties (yawn), we run through all ten Premier League fixtures and bring in our special Leeds correspondent Jack Riach for his take on Jesse Marsch. Liverpool take two steps back, City roll on, Arsenal 's young gunners run out of steam and Spurs pass on the 4th place baton to Newcastle. All that and more on From the Backseat. Hosted on Ac...

In a binary midweek round of fixtures where the most entertaining results where found inside the House of Commons, we look at the midweek clashes between United / Spurs, Liverpool / West Ham and the rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool roll back the years with a direct 442 and punish an overthought City, the referees are against Arsenal brigade were made to look foolish in a very lucky win over Leeds, Kepa good / Villa bad, does more respect need to be afforded Conte after Spurs best ever start to a campaign and all of the rest of the Premier League fixtures as always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

A midweek where last seasons Golden Boot winners came alive. Is Salah now the worlds greatest impact substitute after his 6 minute demolition job while Son bagged a brilliant brace to give Tottenham a crucial win. We look at these games plus Chelsea's trip to Milan and City's vacation in Copenhagen on todays From the Backseat episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal make it 8 wins out of 9 with a mature victory over sinking ship Liverpool who have made their worst start for a decade to a season. Elsewhere we discuss Newcastles win over Brentford, City's stroll over Southhampton and the continued resilience of Bournemouth. All that plus all the other premier league fixtures on todays episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only two clubs are yet to concede a goal after our 3rd round of Champions League fixtures and it's fair to say no-one had Club Brugge down as one of them. We take a closer look at their magnificence as well as dissecting some much needed wins for Liverpool & Chelsea - only a brace for Haaland against FC Copenhagen and a masterclass in profligacy from Tottenham / Frankfurt. Hosted on Acast. See...

Haaland and Foden tear apart Man United in a weekend of derby day delights. North London is red as Arsenal gun down spurs while Brighton will feel disappointed to have come away from Anfield with just a point. Bruno Lage is no more and will Rodgers be next. All this and more as we review all 9 Premier League matches this weekend and discuss tonights game between Forest and Leicester. Hosted on Aca...

England faced up against Italy and Germany in the Nation League ahead of the Winter World Cup with a dismal performance followed by a disappointing result against our old enemies. We take a look a how England are shaping up and where Gareth goes from here.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As God Save the King poured out across football grounds this weekend, we discuss the footballing implications this weekend had on the Premier League, particularly if this is the end of the road for Brendan Rodgers, the quiet renaissance of Lampard & Gerrard and the suspiciously serene experience of being an Arsenal fan in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Group stage of the Champions League GW 2 and a very mixed bag of results for the English sides. We discuss all four of these games plus take a look at the final England squad announcement and try to work out why Gareth continues to pick four (yes four) right backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League is back with a bang and alongside guest host Chelsea expert Joe Doherty we discuss the sacking of Tuchel, the appointment of Potter, Liverpools mangling in Naples, City's Sevilla demolition and Tottenham / Marseille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VAR was the major talking point this weekend as Hammers are cruelly disallowed a point, Gerrard's boys show that they still believe as they hold City to a draw, Manchester United show that they are the apex counter attacking team once more and what is going on at Leicester; the doom spiral continues with a thumping against Brighton. All that and more as we round off all 10 Premier League matches....

The Barclays first mid-week fixtures did not disappoint as Man City and Erling continue to bully the league, Chelsea struggle once again away from home at St. Marys while Fulham solidify their credentials as proper PL material. A special guest joining in Jack's absence for this episode as our in-house Chelsea expert, Joseph Doherty joins the pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Another ripper of a round see's Liverpool come roaring back with (checks notes) a thumping 9-0 win over Bournemouth. Is leading 2-0 against City the most dangerous scoreline of all? United get back to back wins for the first time in whats feels like forever, Chelsea - good, Leicester - bad, Villa on the brink and will Danny Ings finally get the transfer we are dreaming of? All of this and more on...

Logical transfers are few and far between and for good reason, football is inherently emotional with decisions of the heart so it makes sense that transfers should be the same. For every N'Golo Kante there's a Danny Drinkwater - gotta keep things interesting after all. So join us as we dive into the first ever instalment of logical transfers - so logical in fact that one has already been completed...

Monday madness in Manchester as Marcus and Co. make a mockery of meandering reds, Leeds offer a tribute to Bielsa which sounds even better than the original, Newcastle drop two points to petro-title rivals and is time running out for Stevie and Brendan. All of this and more on todays episode with discussion on all ten premier league matches and plenty more love in for Brighton and Brentford. (Just...

Why use words when two digits suffice: 4-0... Despite United being a hot mess we do our best to dissect what is going on, where it all started going wrong and provide a patented 5 Point plan which is guaranteed to turn things around (free of charge but we accept donations Mr Arnold). If you want more of these Whats Going On episodes get in touch via our Twitter page @ftbackseatpod with any topical...

Wow, just when you thought there were no surprises left... We are treated to a tantalising weekend of premium Barclays. As promised we cover all 10 Premier League matches so this episode is a little on the thicc side of things but this is what we do - more is more. Included is Conte vs Tuchel / Brentford's demolition job, Title race now over and more calls for Bamford to join us on the pod. Let us...

Chelsea are a club like no other and this summer it's fair to say they've made a few tweaks with new owners, a new board, new directors and an increasingly exciting (Chelsea fans) / expensive (everyone else) set of new transfers. But what does it all mean and how do we decide if this is just a dollar disguised continuation of the reign of the ruble or are we really stepping into the unknown? Join...