The Joy of Football - With Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are joined by special guest Mickey Thomas to discuss Wrexham’s remarkable rise — and what it means through the eyes of someone who has lived the club from the inside. Mickey reflects on his time at Wrexham and Manchester United, offering perspective on what makes a club tick, how standards are set, and why belief plays su...

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett react to some of the biggest stories shaping the game right now — including major managerial changes at the top end of the Premier League. The guys discuss Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Rúben Amorim, what it says about the modern game, and the pressures facing managers at the very highest level. There’s a...

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett reflect on the changing landscape of the modern game — from how football is played and presented, to how it’s experienced by those inside the stadium and behind the microphone. The conversation ranges across the pressures of the modern calendar, the demands placed on players and officials, and how the rhythm of football h...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, brought to you in connection with St. James's Place plc & CVER - Seb Hutchinson joins Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett to discuss his commentary career, women’s football, and the state of the game overall. Seb is one of the leading voices on the Sky Sports Football commentary team working on the Premier League, EFL, Carabao Cup and WSL coverage, and also...

On this special Christmas edition of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are joined by a table full of broadcasting royalty to share stories from life in the commentary box during the festive period. Recorded over dinner, the guys sit down with Bill Leslie, Tony Gale, Gary Taphouse, Sky Sports producer Nigel Dean, and host Tony Jones, all reflecting on what it’s really like commenta...

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are diving into some of the most talked-about clubs in the country - and why, right now, football is harder than it looks. First up in We Need To Talk About, the guys take a closer look at Aston Villa, Leeds, and Crystal Palace, and what’s really going on behind the headline results. Then it’s Letter From The Gantry, wher...

What We’ve Learned About the Title Race… so far & Farewell to Billy Bonds On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are looking at the Premier League season so far - now officially one-third of a marathon - with clubs already around 13 games in, and European sides approaching 20. How is is all shaping up, and can we draw any conclusions yet? First up, the big que...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are making COMPARISONS. With names like; David Ginola, Jude Bellingham, Ebereche Eze and more, this is a segment not to be missed! Then it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry about once commentating on his namesake... kind of. And we finish with Three of the Best, where the guys dicuss players like Michael Olise, Wilfried Z...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are talking international break, and the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the USA. First we have Martin's Letter from the Gantry, reflecting on how he's seen EVERY England World Cup game, in the flesh, since 1982. Then it's 'Over Land and Sea'. Martin looks back on his time in the US for a tournement, and how THREE different ho...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, we first have our usual 'Three of the Best', featuring players (and managers) from Manchester City, Spurs, Chelsea and more! Then, we NEED to talk about Belgium, Barca, Newcastle and Fulham - for a variety of reasons. Next is Martin's Letter from the Gantry, about Wolves and the 'Spice Girls of the day'. Next is Neil's VOICE OF PASSION, where he expla...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, we NEED to talk about Wolves! With Vítor Pereira gone, what is next for the club. Then, we need to talk about Managers and their mental health. Then... we need to talk about Arsenal's incredible defence, and how they may finally be the team to break Chelsea's record of least goals conceded in a campaign. Then......... you guessed it, we need to talk a...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, brought to you in connection with CVER - Gary Lewin joins Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett to reflect on his (still on-going) stellar career as a football  physiotherapist who has worked with football clubs Arsenal and West Ham United, and the England national team. Lewin was the head physiotherapist at Arsenal for a total of 22 years. Gary held a simila...

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, we NEED to talk about Liverpool’s slump (and how it may be affected by the tragic passing over Diogo Jota), Nottingham Forest’s sacking of Ange Postecoglou, and Bournemouth.  Then it’s our usual ‘Three of the Best’ where the discussion is on South-Coast players, French Brothers and more.  Finally it’s Martin’s Letter from the Gantry which is all about...

In this episode of The Joy of Football, Jay Bothroyd joins Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett to reflect on an extraordinary career that took him from Arsenal’s academy to the England team, and across the world to Italy, Thailand and Japan. Jay opens up about the anger that ended his Arsenal dream, the call from Dave Jones that saved his career, and his life-changing decision to finally reveal that he...

🏆🏅PLEASE VOTE FOR US -BEST PODCAST - PREMIER LEAGUE! - https://footballcontentawards.com/votingOn this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start Three of the Best - featuring players from Bayern Munich to Bournemouth   Then it’s VOICE OF PASSION, where Neil addresses the re-sale of World Cup Tickets   Next is Martin’s Letter from the Gantry which is all about the time...

🏆🏅PLEASE VOTE FOR US -BEST PODCAST - PREMIER LEAGUE! - https://footballcontentawards.com/votingOn this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start with ‘One Game’, during which they exchange INCREDIBLE stories about Champions League Nights.  Then it’s ‘How About That’, where it’s all about Sergiño Dest.  Next, it’s Martin’s Letter from the Gantry. This one is about The C...

🏆🏅PLEASE VOTE FOR US -BEST PODCAST - PREMIER LEAGUE! - https://footballcontentawards.com/votingOn this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start with Comparisons, where they discuss a range of different Premier League strikers. Next is ‘We Need to Talk About', all centred on the potential return of Strikers as a mainstay of teams, and also La Liga. Then it’s Letter fro...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by the midfield maestro, podcaster, pundit and amazing person that is Steve Sidwell! Steve tells us just what it takes to make it as a professional footballer! Taking us through his journey at Arsenal, what Arsene Wenger told him all the way to the time Jose Mourinho used him as a message to the board! + Everything i...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start with 'We Need to Talk About', all centred on the Premier League Season starting to find its 'personality'. Liverpool grinding results, Man City struggling, Villa not scoring, Crystal Palace bouncing. Then, it's 'We Need to Talk About' Premier League Teams in Europe, and how they can top last campaign.  Next is Letter from...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start with our usual Three of the Best - Featuring James Milner, Dominic Szoboszlai, Jack Grealish and More! Then it’s Letter from the Gantry, all about Martin’s recent commentary of Chelsea 2-0 Fulham. After that is Comparisons, delving into recent England’s Senior Men’s. Next is Over Land And Sea, in which Martin tells us all...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil get stuck into the newly promoted teams, and their great starts to the Premier League Season. Then it's VOICE OF PASSION, and who'd have thought that Neil would take issue with referees... again? Next, it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, which is a goodbye and tribute to the legendary Gerry Harrison. After that, the return of...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by the Captain, Leader, Legend: John Terry. The guys and John discuss his time as a player, early years, the importance of captains, trophies won, good times had, but also why it is so hard for former English players to be hired as Managers in English Football. This one is NOT to be missed.[CHAPTERS]JOF JT timestamps...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil continue looking forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each team, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United & Newcastle United. Next, we have Martin's Letter from the Gantry, all about Mark Hughes and...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil look forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each tram, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start with AFC Bournmouth, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion.  Then its Martin's Letter from the Gantry - this week about U21's football. Next...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil celebrate the Lionesses' Victory (yet again) at the Euros! What a team, what a coach, what a roller coasters. We take a deep dive into the inspiring journey that Sarina Wiegman and her team team have gone on in Switzerland and how it has capped an amazing summer of sports in England! Then it's Three of the Best, looking at play...