Swift Kicks Podcast

Pre-season tours are underway, Roy Keane’s verdict on how Arsenal will do, and an even bolder verdict from Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp about Tottenham. Plus the closest goal that never was.

An off season check-in as the summer transfers start to roll in. Erik ten Hag has 40 days To work miracles at Man U. World Cup 2026 host cities announced, and Ronaldo’s manager has a chat with Chelsea.

An inspirational message from our friend Nate. Wales make it to the World Cup. Pulisic takes aim at USMNT fans. We discover how badly Mexico outperform the US on their own turf. And targets for Premier League teams this off season.

Real Madrid retain their Champions League title after the French try and keep Liverpool fans out the stands. We have a new Premier League team, Chelsea have new owners, Alphonso Davies says he’s a popular loser, and the World Cup isn’t holding up to their own climate goals.

We're joined by Swift Kicks writer Nate as the battle for the Premier League title, fourth place, and survival are all on a knife-edge. A look at where things stand, and where they might end up with just 3 weeks to go.

A seven goal thriller between City and Real Madrid in the UCL. While in the Prem, Everton are now in the drop zone - Can they escape, or will firing Sean Dyche prove to be the right move for Burnley? Plus, a new manager in at Man U, but not in time to save their top 4 prospects.

Liverpool's momentum, Man City's fatigue - who will win the Premier League?, Haaland speculation, Man U stumble again after reaching the place they want to be, Dyche gets the sack and goes clubbing, and Newcastle look good. That, plus what feels like the 100th old firm of the Scottish Premiership season.

Big news on the Man U manager hunt after a weekend that saw 2 Manchester, Merseyside matchups. Plus Mexico plans a tour on USMNT turf, a wild 90th minute intervention by an assistant coach in Spain, and Jesse "Randy" Marsch goes on an unbeaten streak.

Another blockbuster Premier League weekend. Man City drop points, Arsenal win 5 in a row and go back into the top 4 before they play Liverpool. Chelsea may have to drive themselves to games. Everton may be relegated. Ronaldo looks back to his old ways after meeting Tom Brady. Celtic can win a treble.   Plus Where Are They Now, Life Alert Person of the week, and our Trash Takes.

Chelsea are up for sale. Pep says City have a “fake” Premier League title lead after the Manchester derby. Newcastle surge. Arsenal go in to the top 4. Will Harry Kane ever win a trophy? And what should be done about the brawl in LigaMX.

Tottenham fan Adam Robbings of Reuben’s Brews joins us as Harry Kane opens the door for a title race between Liverpool and Man City. Man U and Leeds remind us what football is all about. Lots happening at the bottom of the league, Celtic build on their good run of form, and the misadventures of Meikayla Moore.

Chattin' with Alex and Steve. Champions League is back underway. Do we miss the away goals rule? A preview of the week ahead in the Prem. Man U are a saga that won't end any time soon. Celtic look to pull away in the SPFL. Why aren’t West Ham doing anything about Zouma?

A dramatic FA Cup weekend. One Premier League match that meant so much but produced so little. Celtic are on top in the Scottish Premiership. AFCON comes to a close. Serie A and La Liga get spicy. And Wayne Rooney reveals how he coped with the pressures of football.

A wrap up of the January transfer window and how it may shape the outcome of the Premier League season. Serious allegations are brought against Man U's Mason Greenwood. We debate if the USMNT are at risk of missing out on World Cup qualification. Frank Lampard is back in the Prem. A preview of the Old Firm derby. And Carlo Ancelotti has to retake his coaching test.

Premier League drama steps in to high gear just ahead of an international break. A look at all the scenarios that could play out from the top of the league down to the relegation battle. Plus, why Watford's mascot may be in trouble, a look at the USMNT's chances in their upcoming round of World Cup qualifies, and not one, but TWO Where Are They Now's.

Liverpool are the only ones who can catch up to Man City. It's a four way race at the bottom of the Premier League. We debate David Moyes' performance. And one of the more bizarre manager interviews you'll ever hear.

The co-founder of Seattle Spurs, Steve Esmaili joins us. Ronaldo's crisis talks, Newcastle loses to Cambridge in the FA Cup, Ralph Hasenhuttle and David Moyes are petty managers, and we try and get Knobless James trending. All that, plus a return to Premier League football.

Wreck-it-Ralph is destroying Man U; How many players will leave? Steve pulls an audible during his first time hosting 'Where Are They Now?'. It's happy transfer window for Newcastle. What's the deal with the Pepi-Augsburg trade? And Lukaku makes a swift return to Chelsea's lineup. 

Some thrilling Boxing Day fixtures in the Premier League. French Football feels like England in the 1980's, but is there more to it? Man U are in trouble... again. And Leo Messi has a terrible sense of fashion. 

The Premier League is ignoring Covid outbreaks. A breakdown of just how bad the referees are. Celtic win their first cup after 1 long year. And a cringey attempt to sell a Christian Pulisic jersey.

The Premier League title fight turns into a three horse race. The Champions League draw is a disaster. Celtic's foreign language webpage. And a story about Ashely Cole and hot dogs you won't want to miss.

All the latest from the Premier League, as Man City go top; Chelsea lose out after an incredible West Ham goal; The Rangnick revolution begins at Manchester United; Eddie Howe's Newcastle have finally won a game; and some toe-sucking fun in the FA Cup.

It's cuffing season for Man U now that Solskjaer's been sacked. Mikel Arteta becomes Spanish 007 (cero, cero, ocho). CONCACAF refs are the worst. And Steve reveals his "Big Virg" nickname

Nuno is out, Conte is in at Tottenham. OGS survives another week at Man U. Find out what Steve thinks is "Zesty", and hear all his early 2000's references.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the hot seat at Man U, David Beckham sells his soul, but he's not the only one from the class of '92 in trouble... more like the class of ninety-toe.