The Supersubs

With the international break ending, it’s back to league action, or if you are Barca, playing your second game. Both the Supersubs’ clubs are finding their footing and with two months left, and their seasons are on the line. How do the podcasters feel? Find out on this week’s episode. Gvidas Gineitis, Ferran Torres, and Frenkie de Jong are the Supersubs of the Week. Owners who won’t invest in the...

Penalties were the theme this past week for world soccer. From creating controversies to writing history, they dominated the headlines, including one of the Supersubs's clubs. The two keep their cool and share how their teams’ ability to fight back allowed them to advance in their tournaments and domestic leagues. Listen to hear how their clubs did it. Dorgu and Ferran Torres earn Supersub of...

On this week’s episode, the Supersubs have to hold their excitement. After a horrible week off the field for Barca, the mood is somber, while at United they wait another week to enjoy a victory. Listen to find out if the Supersubs have the confidence to get results heading into the week. Nicolo Cambiaghi, Hansi Flick, and Harvey Elliot are the Supersubs of the Week. The University of Michigan, the...

The Supersubs’ clubs are living in very different realities: one competes for the glories of the champions league while the other is feeding their workers soup and a roll. Barca maintain their position at the top of the table and United continue their slump amid the scandal. Get your weekly dose of Paul’s positivity or Andy’s agony in this week's episode. Philip Billing and Diego García earn...

There is no greater relief in sports than avoiding a penalty, and both Barca and United shared this experience this past weekend. Avoiding mistakes is the name of their games right now, and the Supersubs are feeling relieved. Hear them release their stress on this week’s episode. Antoine Bernede, Dani Olmo, & Ferran Torres are the Supersubs of the Week. Hawthorne Scholastic Academy listeners &...

From the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to Bellingham’s f bomb to Barrios's untimely challege, the red cards were coming out this Valentine’s Day weekend. Barca and United avoided these cards, but Paul is the happiest with the sendings off. Hear them chat it in this week’s episode. Hector Fort, VAR in Barca vs Rayo Vallecano, and Jack Harrison were the Supersubs of the Week. Mancheste...

Things are looking slightly optimistic for the Supersubs thanks to some fantastic headed goals from their respective clubs. Barca shows they are gaining momentum ahead of some important fixtures, and United edge out lowly Leicester City. Hear how Barca are now making it a title race on this week’s pod! Garnacho and Fermín are the Supersubs of the Week. Sancho and Fermín are the Superduds of the We...

Coming off vacation, the Supersubs catch up on the past two weeks of football. Both clubs have had mini-win streaks, but one looks more poised than the other to turn their season around. Andy breaks down (not actually but pretty close) his thoughts on Rashford leaving United. Check it out on this week’s episode. Rashford, Gavi, de Jong, Fermín, and Steven Skrzybski for Holstein Kiel earn Supersub...

The Supersubs love football because it’s a drama where no one knows the ending. This week proved that the scriptwriters of football still have ways of conjuring up wild stories. Paul sees his wild story unfold on the pitch while Andy sees it in his club’s dressing room. Which one was wilder? Listen to find out. Paul Onuacho, Hansi Flick, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, and Fermín Lopez are the Supersu...

The start of the new year certainly has meant a turnaround of fortunes for the Supersubs’ clubs. With a Supercopa trophy and a survive-and-advance style win in the FA Cup, these two clubs are learning the value of grit. Hear the Supersubs recount their glories of their now-promising clubs in this weeks episode. Joshua Zirkzee, Dani Olmo, and Ronald Araujo earn Supersub of the Week. Arsenal, Vinici...

2025 is here and this means there’s potential for things to turn around. This week both the Supersubs’ clubs had turnaround matches, and with half the season left, these matches could be turning points. Do the fans feel something happening? Find out on this week’s episode. David Brooks, Araujo, and Szczesny are the Supersubs of the Week. United fans, Vinicius, and Bellingham are the Superduds of t...

The Supersubs return home for the holidays and their clubs did not give them a hero’s welcome. Both clubs suffer defeats that put a significant dent in their season’s hopes. Do the Supersubs think a Christmas miracle can happen for their teams? Find out on this week’s episode. Marusic and Sorloth are the Supersubs of the Week. United/Cole Palmer and Barcelona are the Superduds of the Week.

The red flags are flying high in Manchester, and that’s not just because it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Andy enjoys a delightful Manchester derby while Paul must settle for a victorious Champions League battle. Listen in as Paul talks about missed chances, and Andy talks about chances taken on this week's episode. Jack Taylor, Ferran Torres, and referee François Letexier earn Su...

In another disappointing weekend for The Supersubs, they turn their attention elsewhere to find some joy. They don’t have to look far. From bungled hires to last minute goals, The Supersubs wrap up what they believe is their best Supersub & Superdud segment yet. Samuel Mbangula Tshifunda, Ferran Torres, Assane Diao, and Pol Arnau are the Supersubs of the Week. Ratcliffe, Ferran Torres, & t...

The fortunes of the Supersubs's clubs are changing. United trends up while Barca are slipping. However, it’s hard to pinpoint what’s going wrong when quality of refereeing continues to be a key talking point. Find out what happened this week and what it means for each of these clubs moving forward. Edoardo Bove, Lewandowski, and Yamal are the Supersubs of the Week. Pep Guardiola, referee Adri...

It was a rocky return from break for both the Supersubs this week as both clubs stuttered out the gate. Barca are dipping in form and United have a new manager who has a gargantuan to-do list. With the holiday season approaching, the demands on each of the clubs will increase, which could lead to a very bumpy ride. Hear the Supersubs's outlook for their clubs as their teams march into the bus...

United are winning games by multiple goals. Barca lose a game. The tables have turned and the narrative has changed. What does this all mean? Is it the beginning of a complete reversal? Let Paul and Andy tell you if it is in this week’s episode. Garnacho and Joao Pedro/Matt O’Riley earn Supersub of the Week, while David Coote and semi-automatic offside technology "earn" Superdud of the W...

In this episode, Paul and Andy’s clubs share screamer goals after a spooky, spooky Halloween. Each screamer signified a different emotion for each of our Supersubs, but goals from other clubs have made the weekend equally exciting. Hear their takes on some of the week’s great goals on this episode. Jordan Ayew of Leceister City and Harry Wilson of Fulham are the Supersubs of the Week, while many f...

The Supersubs have not had their experiences for their clubs be so different as they are right now. Barca have had one of the best weeks in football in nearly a decade, while it seems that United are decades away with the sacking of Erik ten Hag. Hear about these two extremes on this week’s podcast. Kenan Yildiz of Juve and Gavi of Barca earn Supersub of the Week, while INEOS/VAR and Steve McManam...

When the Supersubs get to share wins on the weekend, there can be nothing better! Paul looks forward to a high-stakes week of top tier football while Andy relishes the pause in the media swirl. Hear what they are most relieved about and what they enjoyed from their victories in this week’s podcast. Jonny Evans, Gavi, and Pablo Torre are the Supersubs of the Week. The red card decision for Saliba,...

The fortunes of two teams could not be further apart, but that doesn’t keep Paul and Andy away from football. Barca is soaring, while United is floundering. How are these teams, the largest in the world, now so far apart? Find out in this week's episode. Jhon Duran for Aston Villa and Cristhian Stuani for Girona are the Supersubs of the Week. Arsenal/Conor McGregor and the VAR of Girona vs At...

6 & 8 matches into the season and already the Supersubs are feeling the hurt. While Paul’s club has been hit with the injury bug that’s been tearing up lineups this year, Andy’s club suffer more dropped points and horrendous errors. Hear what is causing all this pain on this week’s episode. McSalsicca (McTominay) and Ángel Correa earn Supersub of the Week. Bruno, the Atlético ultras, and possi...

On Paul’s return to the states, the two supersubs give their take on some of the more sinister parts of the game: VAR and dirty play. Hear how this affected Barca and how United got away with one on this week’s podcast. Premier League Fan Fest and George Ilenikhena from AS Monaco are the Supersubs of the Week. Anti-ETH fans at Fan Fest, Ter Stegen for poor performance against AS Monaco, referee/VA...

Paul joins us from Barcelona, his sport Mecca, to recount his experience as a fan who witnessed a Barcelona match for the first time. Join in to hear his story and get your league vibe checks on this weeks episode. Luis Sinesterra and Ángel Correa (honorary mention Raphinha) are the Supersubs of the Week, while Casemiro and Marco Rose are the Superduds of the Week.

After a repeat performance of the result from the past week, Paul speculates how the season will turn out for his Barcelona. As for Andy and United, results don’t look great, but he’s optimistic. Are these two delusional? Listen for yourself on this week's podcast. Matteo Cancellieri and Florian Wirtz earn Supersub of the Week, while Joshua Zirkzee and the Real Madrid Front 3 "earn"...