The Football Diary

England's Nations League campaign is already looking tough, after one point and one goal from their opening 3 games. Including sluggish showings against Germany and Italy. Lethargic performances and a cautious line-up haven't helped - has Gareth Southgate plateaued as a manager? And how much do we really read into these performances at the end of a busy season? Mike and Dave look at England's - an...

Ecstatic Wales have made history by qualifying for a World Cup for the first time since 1958, leaving a spirited Ukraine team heartbroken. Mike and Myles chat about Wales, Bale, and an incredible qualification story.  Elsewhere, the new Nations League campaign kicked off with very little drama but some interesting results. England failed to seize the initiative in their group, losing 1-0 to Hungar...

Real Madrid are the European Champions for the 14th time!! In an intriguing Champions League Final, Carlo Ancelotti's men saw off Liverpool with a Vinicius Jr goal - Ancelotti's record 4th title. Mike, Myles and Dave pick over all the details from the match. We also discuss Nottingham Forest's win in the Championship play-off Final, and catch up with Roma's win in the Europa Conference League. And...

Mike, Myles and Dave debate the best 11 players in the 2021-22 Premier League season for each position, as well as Manager and overall Player of the Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2021-22 Premier League season came to a stunning climax, it was Manchester City who were crowned champions after a stunning comeback against Aston Villa. Mike, Dave and Myles look at just how close the final day of the season was. Elsewhere, Tottenham secured Champions League football next season, while Burnley slide through the Championship trapdoor after 6 seasons in the top flight. Learn...

In a copy-and-paste repeat of the Carabao, Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win the FA Cup at Wembley - trophy 2 of a potential quadruple. Mike, Myles and Dave analyse what the result means for the two teams going forwards. Elsewhere, the next leg of a historic quadruple is the Premier League. Manchester City pulled back to draw 2-2 with West Ham, giving the Reds SOME hope that it might stil...

Manchester City confirm they've agreed a £51m to bring Erling Haaland to the Etihad next season, arguably their highest-profile signing ever. What does this mean for City and the Premier League next season? Mike and Dave discuss all of that, plus what kind of Manchester United team we can expect to see from Erik ten Hag next season, as they're linked with Frenkie de Jong. How will they play, and w...

So Norwich are finally relegated back to the Championship once again, with Watford edging closer. But who’s likely to be joining them after this round of games? Myles and Dave delve into the scrap at the bottom of the table as it stands. As well as looking ahead to the semi-final second legs of all the European competitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In yet another meeting of the World's Best Teams™, it was Liverpool who came out on top in this FA Cup semi-final, beating Man City 3-2 in another classic. Although City's number 2 keeper Zak Steffen *might* have had a small part to play in the result. Myles and Dave analyse the big game, as well as the top 4 race ONCE AGAIN being thrown wide open. Both Arsenal and Tottenham lost this week, with M...

The most anticipated game of the season so far between Manchester City and Liverpool ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad, leaving the title race decided by who blinks first - if anyone! Myles and Dave analyse the big game, as well as Everton scrapping to a crucial 1-0 win over lacklustre Manchester United. Spurs win convincingly again, while Arsenal lose two on the bounce. Learn more about...

Christian Eriksen is back to some stunning form after scoring his first Brentford goal against Chelsea, and it's great to see! Mike and Myles talk about his impact on Brentford since his return to football, and also Chelsea's interesting few months ahead. Elsewhere, Tottenham make the top 4 race a lot more interesting, and West Ham are loving life this season. We react to the World Cup draw, and a...

Italy are STUNNED by North Macedonia 1-0 to miss out on World Cup qualification yet again! Mike and Myles discuss how this happened, and what this means for Italian football going forward. Elsewhere, Gareth Bale rises to the occasion for Wales again. His 2 goals - including a stunning free kick - sealed a 2-1 play-off win against Austria. Why does the Madrid media hate him so much? Portugal are th...

This week we look at some of Europe's biggest games, with Barcelona's 4-0 dismantling of a weak Real Madrid the big focal point. Mike, Myles and Dave look how Barca did it, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's role, and where this result leaves the two clubs. Roma's 3-0 derby win over Lazio is another standout performance. With Tammy Abraham breaking records, and Mourinho being, well, Mourinho, Roma seem t...

The football world is rocked by the news that Roman Abramovich has been suspended as Chelsea owner amid links with Vladimir Putin, leaving the European champions in financial limbo. Mike, Myles and Dave discuss the impact of this news on the football world. We also look at Manchester United's 3-2 win against Tottenham with a Cristiano hat-trick. The relegation scrap is drawing in Everton ever-clos...

Manchester City humiliated United 4-1 in the derby at the Etihad, leaving Roy Keane seething. Mike and Myles discuss the gulf in class between the teams, and where United go now. Arsenal kept their top 4 momentum going with an exhilarating attacking display against Watford. While Aston Villa pulled out a Coutinho-inspired 4-0 win over in-form Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

In a week where non-football news dominated, Myles and Dave look at the thrilling Carabao Cup Final which Liverpool snatched on penalties. Of course The Russian invasion of Ukraine has to be addressed, and the guys analyse football's response - as well as Chelsea's own Russian links. Elsewhere, Manchester City beat Everton, while Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds part ways. Learn more about your ad choices...

A Harry Kane-inspired Tottenham inflict a rare defeat on Manchester City, to give Liverpool a chance of making a fight of the title again. Mike and Dave discuss what Antonio Conte got right, and if it really is now a title race. Manchester United win a fierce encounter with Leeds 4-2 at Elland Road, with inspired substitutions winning the game. With Arsenal and Wolves also winning, top 4 looks eve...

Tottenham lose again, Manchester United draw again. West Ham and Arsenal are in the conversation still. But can any team put together enough form to take a top 4 position?! Mike chats to Myles and Dave about the top 4 contenders, and also who's looking doomed at the bottom of the league. Newcastle win again - their third win in a row - to pull out of the bottom 3. Are they the best of a bad bunch...

The magic of the FA Cup was everywhere in the Fourth Round, as Championship Nottingham Forest thrashed Leicester. As good as Forest were, Leicester were equally awful - where does this leave Brendan Rodgers' team now?! Mike and Dave also take a look at Kidderminster's heartbreaking exit to West Ham, and how on earth Manchester United managed to succumb to Middlesbrough on penalties. The magic of t...

The relegation scrap just got interesting! Everton lose AGAIN, are they being drawn into the dogfight?! Norwich beat Watford, Claudio Ranieri is SACKED, and the bottom of the table now looks very interesting! Mike, Myles and Dave chat about the favourites for the drop, with Newcastle, Burnley and Leeds also in the picture. We also chat about top 4, and how Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham...

Aston Villa have made some of the smartest transfer window moves we've ever seen as they bring in Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne. Mike, Myles, and Dave discuss that, PLUS their 2-2 comeback draw against a dysfunctional Man United. With Rafa Benitez booted out of Everton, we also discuss the relegation scrap, Burnley, Leeds, and what the hell Newcastle's Chris Wood signing was all about! Learn m...

It's FA Cup Third Round weekend! Mike and Dave look at the upsets involving Premier League teams, as Newcastle fall 1-0 at home to Cambridge on Kieran Trippier's debut. And sloppy Arsenal are punished by an impressive Nottingham Forest team at the City Ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Year, new podcast! Mike and Myles discuss Manchester City stretching ahead by TEN points already, as Chelsea and Liverpool took points off each other. Surely the title race is all over?! And what about Romelu Lukaku's disruptive interview with Sky Italia, what was all that about, and was Thomas Tuchel right to drop him? The relegation zone looks more interesting with each passing game week - w...

Mike returns with Myles and Dave to discuss the Boxing Day football schedule. Manchester City's thumping 6-3 win over Leicester was yet another example of their scintillating recent form - are they now clear title favourites? As COVID wreaks havoc on the fixture list, is player welfare being considered enough? We also talk through the top 4 hopefuls after Arsenal and Tottenham record impressive vi...