The Kickabout Podcast

The romantics have had their moment as Lionel Messi and Argentina lift the world cup in one of the most action packed and dramatic finals we have ever witnessed. We talk about the game, the world cup in general and give our teams of the tournament.  Elsewhere, FIFA are at it again as they try to introduce another Super League style tournament and Sam from the FPL Family podcast joins the show...

England's run in Qatar comes to a disappointingly all to familiar premature end at the hands of a quality side. We digest the performance, the world cup as a whole and what is next for the players and Gareth Southgate. Elsewhere, Morocco's remarkable run continues, Ronaldo is left in tears (unconfirmed) and there is spicy game between Argentina and Netherlands which resulted in 18 yellow cards! Le...

England surge past Senegal in another enigma style performance and set up a quarter final match with the holders France, who battled past Poland with Mbappe showing why he is to be feared. We also dissect Belgium's implosion, Brazil's form and whether Germany are no longer a tournament team. Let us know your thoughts on the podcast & follow us on social media. Twitter - @KickaboutPod Facebook-...

England's group stage campaign is at an end and despite some bumps in the road they comfortably make it through the knockout stages at the expense of Wales. We analyse the game, give our thoughts on the players and also look ahead to our last 16 tie against Senegal. Plus we discuss all the other big teams and how things are shaping up with so many big names playing in their final world cup. Let us...

England are let loose as our attacking talents are finally on show as we put Iran to the sword. Wales and USA play out a draw and we talk about the bombshell interview between Piers Morgan and Cristiano Ronaldo Let us know your thoughts on the podcast & follow us on social media. Twitter - @KickaboutPod Facebook- @KickaboutPod Instagram- @KickaboutPod Email us - show@thekickabout.co.uk

Despite it being 6 weeks until Christmas, the table for Christmas has now been decided. Arsenal top the tree and extend their gap following Man City's surprise loss at home to Brentford. Ivan Toney shows Southgate what he is missing and Ronaldo delivers a bombshell interview in the latest twist in the saga at United. Meanwhile Bournemouth and Leeds continue to be the most entertaining teams in the...

In a goal packed weekend there is signs of trouble brewing for Conte and Moyes as their teams continue to falter. Bournemouth let another 2 goal lead slip and Man United suffer defeat at the hands of Villa in Emery's first game in charge! Meanwhile we ask if Arsenal can finally be considered title contenders after overcoming their latest test at Stamford Bridge. Let us know your thoughts on the po...

Its Halloween and its another horror show for Liverpool, Reece Nelson returns from the dead and Diego Costa gives lovely reminder of what Wolves fans can expect from him. Elsewhere it was delight for Brighton in the Graham Potter Derby and Manchester United had De Gea to thank for taking the spoils in the first Kickabout Derby of the season. Let us know your thoughts on the podcast & follow us...

Aston Villa Lose heavily to Fulham, Sack their manager, smash Brentford and appoint a new manager in the space of 6 days. We dissect what is going on there as Emery returns to English football and there are more positive signs that Man United have turned a corner. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forrest heaped more pressure onto Klopp's Liverpool side and Newcastle's fine form continued with a victory at Sp...

There was a classic at Anfield as Liverpool beat the champions Man City 1-0 which allowed Arsenal to increase their lead to 4 points at the top following a hard fought victory at Elland Roads against Leeds. Also, Chris and Dan talk about their experiences at Old Trafford and Saint Mary's having watched both games live and there is some delightful social media that hilariously backfired on Nottingh...

On a special, milestone occasion as we hit 100 episodes, there is some kind of weird circularity to the discussion topics tonight that feels like we have been talking about ever since we started....V A R! Once again its in the headlines so we go through the main talking points. Along with this, there was a cracking game at the Emirates as Arsenal continue to impress and West Ham, Manchester United...

Wow, we are here. 99 episodes in to this journey which is amazing. In today's show we talk about the cheat code that is Haaland, Arsenals continued good form and a big win for West Ham United and David Moyes We also have a unique version of the quiz and we have details of our special giveaway to mark the 100th episode next week. Let us know your thoughts on the podcast & follow us on social me...

After a weeks break with Chris on holiday, we return to take a look at England's last 2 games before the World Cup in Qatar in just 2 months time. Questions are being asked and very few questions are being given about our national side and Chris, Dan and Pete pick the bones out of it.  Additionally, we also dissect the absolutely crazy decision from Watford to sack manager Rob Edwards and app...

With the tragic and sad pass of HM Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday the 8th September, all English football was postponed last weekend which meant Dan & Chris's filling skills are truly put to the test.  We talk about the mini-crisis going on at Liverpool right now with Trent's form being a particular worry. We discuss the future for Graham Potter and the challenges he faces and there is a...

VAR, it has been a while since you hit the headlines but boy oh boy did you come back with a bang. Almost every single game this weekend had some kind of VAR controversy or talking point and worryingly, many of them appear to have been clear and obvious mistakes.  Elsewhere, is Rodgers on the brink at Leicester? Gary O'Neill gets a tune out of Bournemouth and Ivan Toney puts on the kind of di...

Episode 95 take 2!  Well well well, some Haaland flavoured humble pie is required for Chris as he has to accept he was very wrong about Haaland after back to back hat tricks and West Ham show some improvements after a strong transfer window. Elsewhere, Scott Parker becomes the 4th quickest manager to be sacked and we discuss who may follow suit after him as the Premier League season continues...

Manchester United are off and running with a huge win at home to bitter rivals Liverpool, leaving them with just 1 point from 3 games. Newcastle went punch for punch for City and came out strong where as there is trouble for Chelsea as their flaws are exposed again. Elsewhere, West Ham and Leicester's struggles continue and Arsenal's very impressive start to the season continues as they brush asid...

A Premier League weekend is beginning to feel all too similar to Manchester United fans as another shocking performance sees them at the forefront of our discussions. Elsewhere, Chelsea and Spurs play out a thriller at Stamford Bridge, Man City dominate and Nottingham Forest get their first 3 points, as they beat West Ham in their first home, Premier League game for 23 years. Let us know your thou...

The Premier League is off and running and there are plenty of surprises, shocks and great performances to talk about.  Haaland delievered, Nunez impressed, Kulusevski dominated, Mitrovic bullied and Man United disappointed....all is right with the world! There are big defeats for Southampton and concerning signs for Forest, Villa and Everton.  Let us know your thoughts on the podcast &am...

It has come home ! The England Women's team put on a fantastic display as they have done all tournament, and brought home the trophy. We discuss the game and the impact of the victory on the Women's game in general.  There was also the traditional curtain raiser as the community shield took place with the media spun Nunez vs Haaland match and of course there was plenty to talk about in the wo...

WE ARE BACK. Season 3 of The Kickabout Podcast is here and we have a ton of new things going on. Listen now to find out all the juicy news and of course there is usual football chat ahead of the start of the Premier League season. It has been a huge summer of transfer activity, with all the big teams making advances. We analyse the big talking points and also which teams are struggling. Let us kno...

In the last episode of this season we review England's tame performance against Hungary, the cracker between Wales and Ukraine before going through the remaining 12 teams in our premier league review, grading each team's season as we go.  Its been an amazing season on the pitch, as well as the mic for us. Thanks to everyone for their support we truly appreciate it. We have some big things in...

The Champions League final has been and gone and it despite Liverpool's best efforts, Courtois did his best Gandalf impression and would not let them pass. 14 time winners Real Madrid took home the trophy, much to Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrows delight. We start our end of season review as we run though 8 premier league times and grade their season, plus there is more crowd trouble in France and Notti...

In a longer than usual episode, we talk about the chaotic final day in the Premier League and boy oh boy did it go out with a bang. Man City did it again and came back from 2-0 down at home to Aston Villa, to win 3-2 and clinch their 4th Premier League title in 5 years. Liverpool eventually won 3-1 but hopes of the quadruple are now over. Elsewhere, the race to stay in the league was also an incre...

On the penultimate game weekend, incredibly all important positions are still undetermined. Champions, Champions League, Europa League and Relegation is still open. It promises to be an incredible final weekend of football. This week, we talk about the amazing final game for Mark Noble at the London Stadium where West Ham almost throw a huge spanner in the works in the title race against Mancheste...