The Independent

The Indy Football Podcast

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A weekly podcast from The Independent's football team covering the Premier League, the Champions League and everything else fans need to know. A rotating panel of guests including players, agents and coaches will join host Luke Brown, as well as others from the Independent football team. Recording every Wednesday, The Indy Football Podcast will bring you all the analysis and in-depth previews you need for the week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Independent

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www.independent.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Man City vs Chelsea dissected, Brighton talk, and a sad weekend in Serie A 05.03.2018

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Mark Critchley to discuss the weekend's action, including Chelsea's fruitless trip to Manchester and Arsenal's embarrassing defeat in Brighton. They also paid tribute to the late Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who died suddenly on Sunday aged 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man City win Carabao Cup, Mourinho gets Lukaku grooving to defeat Conte, Spurs leave it late against Palace 26.02.2018

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke - as well as Mark Critchley on the phone from Manchester - to discuss a big weekend of Premier League action and the Carabao Cup final. Pep Guardiola's first trophy in England sees a very Arsenal-y bottling of a big game at Wembley - a ground they are used to winning at. Manchester United came from behind to reclaim 2nd and put Chelsea out...

Chelsea vs Barcelona preview, R. Madrid deconstruction, and FA Cup review 19.02.2018

Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Miguel Delaney to chat through the weekend's FA Cup action and preview the Champions League games this week. This week they're also giving away a free Sevilla shirt, courtesy of New Balance. All you have to do is listen in and leave a review on iTunes to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North London derby, Man United's frail defence, and Champions League preview 12.02.2018

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and former football league stalwart Martin Gritton to discuss the weekend's action, including the North London derby, Manchester United's defensive struggles and Liverpool's east victory at Southampton. They also take a look at the upcoming Champions League knock-out stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And that's what the Barclays is all about! Liverpool 2-2 Spurs and other, far less exciting Premier League results dissected 05.02.2018

This week’s episode picks over a weekend of Premier League action, in which the standout game is Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Spurs. Bucking the trend in football analysis, our team focus on the tactics and performances of the players rather than frothing-at-the-mouth scrutiny of refereeing decisions. Alexis Sanchez also got off the mark for United, as did Aubameyang for Arsenal, and Man City dropped...

FA Cup upsets, the perfect back-up striker, and West Ham's incredible transfer policy 29.01.2018

A review of the FA Cup fourth round that saw Liverpool and West Ham crash out takes a sideways turn as the all-star cast of Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew join Ed Malyon to chat whether clubs can be too big to succeed in the Football League, how to find a good back-up striker, and a preview of transfer deadline day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life after Sanchez, Watford's new boss, and a game of 'would you rather' 22.01.2018

With Alexis Sanchez finally joining Manchester United, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew to suggest what life will be like at the Emirates without him - along with Watford's situation under new boss Javi Gracia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The thriller at Anfield, Arsenal's nadir and Sanchez fleeing 15.01.2018

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to analyse the weekend's action including City's first domestic defeat of the season, as Liverpool drilled four past the the league leaders in thrilling fashion. We also discuss Arsenal's woes, losing this weekend and seemingly soon to lose Alexis Sanchez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mourinho vs Conte, the next big transfers, and VAR 08.01.2018

After a weekend that consisted mostly of televised goalless draws, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to look at the spat that instead got our attention - between Messrs Mourinho and Conte. We also delve into the transfer market to ponder over the next big signing and discuss the use of a Video Assistant Referee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year round-up: Liverpool top of festive table 02.01.2018

After a hectic Christmas football schedule, Ed Malyon is back and joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Lawrence Ostlere to dissect the madness and pick out the biggest winners and losers. We've also compiled a special festive league table, which Liverpool sit at the top of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Predicting the end of the season: Where will teams finish? 18.12.2017

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Lawrence Ostlere to talk through the weekend's action and argue how the table will look come May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Title Over? Pep's City beat Mourinho's United at Old Trafford 11.12.2017

A somewhat super Sunday saw Manchester City attain an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Manchester United, which ended in a tunnel brawl at Old Trafford. Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney discuss whether Mourinho’s United are lacking courage, whether City could hit 100 points this season, as well as the Champions League draw, Liverpool getting Big Sam...

WORLD CUP SPECIAL: Reviewing Russia 2018 draw and Arsenal's sloppy defeat 04.12.2017

Following the World Cup draw on Friday, Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney to sift through the possible outcomes for the tournament. We also looked back on Saturday's clash between Arsenal and Man Utd at the Emirates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Title picture becomes clearer after ugly wins for City and United 27.11.2017

Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Austin and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the weekend's Premier League action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North London derby recap and what next for West Brom? 20.11.2017

Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Ben Burrows to look back at the weekend's action, including the North London derby and West Brom's decision to sack Tony Pulis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland debrief, Rep. Ireland preview, and who will win the World Cup? 13.11.2017

As the World Cup qualifier play-offs draw to a close, Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Matt Murphy to dissect the debris of Northern Ireland's defeat, along with a preview of Ireland's second leg against Denmark, and a look ahead to Russia 2018. Who are the likely front-runners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea's vital win, Wenger blames offside, West Ham replacement rumours 06.11.2017

After the weekend's fixtures, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Spurs' title challenge over already? And what's going wrong for Real Madrid 30.10.2017

Following the weekend's action, Ed Malyon is joined by Jonathan Liew and Jack Austin to discuss what went wrong for Tottenham at Old Trafford, along with a round-up of the rest, and a look at Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League trip to Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merseyside mess and Migsy's mailbag 23.10.2017

After a weekend to forget for Liverpool and Everton, Ed Malyon is joined by MIguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew to discuss the action in detail, with some listener questions picked specially by Migsy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Mourinho should be criticised and Chelsea won't win the league 16.10.2017

After the weekend's action, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Liew to comb through the issues and discussion points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three ways we can fix international football 09.10.2017

It's the international break, and so Ed Malyon is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jonathan Liew to discuss why the system is broken, and how it can be fixed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guardiola's City vision, Liverpool's Salah struggle and Barcelona's role in the Catalonian referendum 02.10.2017

Following the biggest test of City's Premier League campaign on Saturday against Chelsea, Ed Malyon is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke to break down Pep Guardiola's long-term plans for the club, alongside Liverpool's troubles on Tyneside, and the Catalan referendum's impact on Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has the Champions League changed because Real Madrid keep winning it? 25.09.2017

Ahead of the week's European games, Jack Pitt-Brooke is joined by Miguel Delaney and Samuel Lovett to discuss how and why the biggest competition in Europe has changed since​ its inception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester pace ahead of London - United and City ahead at the top 18.09.2017

Big wins for both Manchester clubs complement a somewhat drab 0-0 London derby draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, with Spurs, Palace and West Ham also failing to win. Miguel Delaney and Jack Pitt-Brooke join Ed Malyon as they ask who looks best for the title from this early position, what to make of Arsenal not losing at Stamford Bridge and what chances Palace have of survival. Hosted on Acast....

Champions League preview - who can stop Real Madrid? 11.09.2017

After a quick peruse over a weekend in which City thrashed Liverpool, and all the other big teams won apart from Manchester United, Ed Malyon, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jack Austin cast their eyes to the Champions League, as the group stage starts this week. Who can stop a third consecutive win for Real Madrid? Who of the five English teams look best placed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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