It's Only A Game

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Welcome to It's Only A Game—the football podcast where passion meets analysis! Join Jimmy and Matt, devoted Everton fans, alongside Dec, a die-hard Tranmere Rovers supporter, and Greg, a proud Rochdale enthusiast, as they dive into the heart and soul of football. From dissecting the latest news and fiery rivalries to analyzing unforgettable moments and sharing deep insights, this podcast leaves no stone unturned. Whether you're into Premier League action, international tournaments, transfer rumors, non-league football, or the beautiful game’s rich history, this is your ultimate football fix. S...

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IOAG: EP44 - Southgate steps down as England coach. 19.07.2024 32:51

Live reactions as Gareth Southgate steps down as England head coach, (Jimmy and Greg voice-notes). Tuesday 16th July 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG: EP43 - pre and post match Spain vs England EURO24' final (voice-notes from friends of the pod and Jimmy). 17.07.2024 1:06:10

Pre and post Spain vs England match voicenotes from Antni Ellison (Man Utd fan), Stig Strand (Rochdale fan), Gaz (Sunderland and What A Ballache Podcast) Gabriel Sutton (Present EFLDebate pundit, writer for SportingLifeFC and TheSackRace) And also host Jimmy (Everton fan. Recorded from Saturday 13th July-Monday 15th July 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG EP42: EURO2024 - semi finals and live watch along to Spain vs France 09.07.2024 1:20:49

Matt, Jimmy and Greg are back for a EURO2024 discussion about the final 4! Also with Spain vs France on in the background! Recorded on Tues 9 July 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG EP41: EURO2024 - England beat Slovakia (voice-notes) 03.07.2024 31:30

Dec, Jimmy and Greg voice-notes from when England beat Slovakia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG EP40: EURO2024 - knockout brackets ahead! (voice-notes) 28.06.2024 42:03

Jimmy, Greg and Dec with mini voice notes from the last few days. Recorded from Thursday 20th-Thursday 27th June during EURO2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - EP39 - Jimmy's EURO2024 Prediction and preview 14.06.2024 29:11

IOAG - EP39 - Jimmy's EURO2024 Prediction and preview. Recorded on Thursday 14th June 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG: EP38 - Pochettino obsolete, England EURO team sheet and Dec's take-away treat. 23.05.2024 1:04:21

IOAG: EP38 - Pochettino obsolete, England EURO team sheet and Dec's take-away treat. Matt, Dec and Greg talk all the latest football news (Recorded on Tues 21 May 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG Mini Ep 37 - Greg's quick Rochdale AFC 2022-2023 Season review 03.05.2024 15:05

Greg's quick Rochdale AFC 2022-2023 Season review. (Recorded on Thursday 2 May 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG Mini Ep36 - Jimmy's recap: Everton's 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' ends, Liverpool 'Walk Alone'. 25.04.2024 13:26

Jimmy's reaction to Everton finally beating Liverpool at Goodison Park after 14 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - EP35: PL title race, Everton docked more pts, Rochdale AFC and Tranmere Rovers. 10.04.2024 1:18:10

IOAG - EP35: Jimmy, Dec, Matt and Greg are all back! We discuss Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal all in the title race, Promotions and relegation possibilities, Everton docked points again, Rochdale safe from relegation mathematically, the latest scores during recording and Tranmere Rovers as things stand. (Recorded on Tues 9 April 2024). Please download, stream and share this episode if you wish....

IOAG - EP34: With special guest Gary Thacker, author of O Jogo Bonito!: Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party 06.03.2024 1:26:55

IOAG - EP34: With special guest Gary Thacker, author of O Jogo Bonito!: Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party Music by Alban_Gogh from Pixabay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - EP33: Arsenal 6-goal feat, Leverkusen a treat and AFCON complete. 13.02.2024 1:11:41

Just Jimmy and Greg for this episode, as Dec is at Prenton Park, we dive into West Ham 0-6 #Arsenal , Bayer #Leverkusen's season so far, #AFCON final and more, on the podcasts 3rd anniversary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Only A Game: Trailer 03.02.2024 1:25

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IOAG - EP32: Ivan Toney goal, fan behaviours, quiz questions and voicenotes from friends of the pod. 29.01.2024 54:10

IOAG - EP32: Ivan Toney goal, fan behaviours, quiz questions and voicenotes from friends of the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - EP31: Roma sack Mourinho, Reading FC in crisis and Henderson leaves Al-Ettifaq 23.01.2024 1:10:33

IOAG - EP31: Matt, Greg, Dec and Jimmy are all back for the first episode of 2024, Roma sack Mourinho, Reading FC in crisis and Henderson leaves Al-Ettifaq. (Recorded on Tues 23 January 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - sending condolences to Iain Purslow's family 15.01.2024 3:16

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IOAG - EP30: BONUS EPISODE - Dec the halls, Dec's controversial Christmas dinner 25.12.2023 22:09

IOAG - EP30: BONUS EPISODE - 'Dec the halls' Dec goes through his controversial Christmas dinner and we have a few christmas question to wrap up 2023! (Recorded on Tues 19 December 2023) Have a great Christmas from everyone at IOAG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - EP29: Christmas cheer Everton's triumph rings clear. Rovers improve under Atkins' sway, Rochdale 9th, but takeover dismay. 20.12.2023 1:30:38

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast! We dive into Everton's point deduction, with 4 wins on the bounce and 4 clean sheets for the toffees, Dec talks a little about Tranmere Rovers under Nigel Atkins so far, Greg also talks a bit about the failed take over at Rochdale. We also have voicenotes contributed from other football fans and other podcasts about favourite festive footb...

IOAG - EP28 Part 2: with special guest Mark, from Project Football Podcast 16.11.2023 58:28

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Dec, Greg and Jimmy are joined by special guest Mark a WBA Supporter, who is also the one man bad of Project Football Podcast. We discuss the weekends action and results, WBA this season and we have a few voice notes from other fans and podcasts about the weekends results. (Recorded Tues 14 November2023). Please share and subscribe if you...

IOAG - EP28 Part 1: with special guest Mark, from Project Football Podcast 15.11.2023 1:10:18

IOAG - EP27: with Special guest Baz, from Through Black & White Eyes (Newcastle Utd fan channel) 17.10.2023 1:10:47

Greg, Jimmy and Dec are joined by special guest Baz from 'Through Black & White Eyes' (Newcastle Utd fan channel). We talk all things Newcastle, the recent game vs PSG, Kieran Trippier, possible transfers in the future, games to come and much more! Followed by a few quiz questions at the end (Recored on Tues 17 October 2023) Justgiving: Raising £4,000 to Proud Blackburn Rovers Committee Member Lis...

IOAG - EP26: with special guest Glynn Parry, Everton beat Brentford, Dale deflate Dorking 25.09.2023 1:07:55

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guest Glynn Parry, Everton season ticket holder (Recorded on Monday 25 September 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers #Everton #EFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IOAG - EP25: with special guest Femi Aboaba - Salah in form for Liverpool, Arsenal 3-1 Utd, Fantasy Football and more 06.09.2023 1:13:26

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Greg and Femi talk about Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd, Salah in form Liverpool, Fantasy football and much more! Share, stream download and listen if you wish! #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #FootballAnalysis #SoccerPodcast #FootballChat #SoccerDiscussion #FootballDebate #SoccerBanter #FootballOpinions #SoccerAnalysis #FootballInsights #SoccerInsights...

IOAG - EP24: VAR/rules anew, matches few, listeners' questions ensue. 26.08.2023 49:16

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Dec and Matt talk about the state of VAR in 2023, new rules of play in football, questions from listeners and much more #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #FootballTalk #FootyPodcast #SportsPodcast #SoccerFans #FootballCommunity #SoccerShow #FootballAnalysis #RIPBrayWyatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

IOAG - EP23: Women's World Cup Final: Nike stumble, with Earps shirt rumble. 26.08.2023 53:37

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Dec and Matt talk about the Women's World Cup Final and the first few games of the season. #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #FootballTalk #FootyPodcast #SportsPodcast #SoccerFans #FootballCommunity #SoccerShow #FootballAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices