Who's Got the Ball?

Episode 84 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James joined by Kevin Coleman from Backpage Football to preview all the World Cup quarter-finals. They pick their winners, break down the key storylines, and give their predictions for the final and overall champion. Cynan Anywl from the ‘Di’r Helmed yn Ffitio? Podcast then joins for some NFL off-season talk. They cover the Myles Garrett trade, Jeffrey Simmon...

Episode 83 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Michael focus on the biggest NBA moves: Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron leaving the Lakers, plus trades involving Walker Kessler and Ja Morant. James is then joined by Dylan Hudson from Ireland Radar to run through World Cup drama: Algeria vs Austria, Brazil’s late win, Paraguay and Morocco shocks, England’s comeback, Belgium’s comeback vs Sene...

Episode 82 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane continue the World Cup discussion as Cape Verde's brilliant run keeps grabbing attention. The lads look at whether Cape Verde can qualify, how Messi and Ronaldo keep rewriting the record books, which stars are stepping up, and what the last 32 games could look like. They also try to predict who will come out on top in the Golden Boot race. In...

Episode 81 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Michael join the show to chat about the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and discuss what's next for the newly crowned champions. The lads break down the significance of the title, discuss whether New York can repeat next season, and look ahead to the upcoming NBA Draft by predicting who they believe will be selected in the Top 5 picks. Over in the foot...

Episode 80 – World Cup Preview Special & Knicks' Incredible Finals Comeback Episode 80 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Danny O’Brien join James with Shane sidelined as the lads preview the upcoming World Cup and make their predictions for football's biggest prize. They discuss the tournament favourites, potential dark horses, Golden Boot contenders and Player of the Tournament candidates before de...

Episode 79 – Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Preview & Champions League Final Reaction Episode 79 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Michael join James and Shane to break down one of the biggest games of the NBA season as the Spurs defeated OKC in a dramatic Game 7 to secure their place in the NBA Finals. The lads discuss what went wrong for Oklahoma City, which players stepped up when it mattered most, a...

Episode 78 – Sunderland’s European Dream, NFL QB Rankings & NBA Playoff Drama Episode 78 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees James and Shane rank their Top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL, leading to plenty of debate over who truly deserves to be considered elite in the league right now. The lads discuss the biggest risers in the NFL, controversial omissions from the list, and which quarterbacks could domi...

Episode 77 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees the lads tackle another massive week across the NBA, Premier League, and NFL. Michael joins James for the NBA section as they review the OKC vs Spurs playoff series and discuss where things could be heading next. They also react to James Harden’s game one struggles against the Knicks and debate which teams are handling the playoff pressure best. In football,...

Episode 76 – NFL International Games Reaction, VAR Chaos & NBA Playoff Sweeps Episode 76 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees James, Shane, and Evan lead the show with a major discussion around the NFL’s newly announced International Games schedule. The lads break down the standout matchups, debate the logistics of international travel for teams, and discuss whether the NFL’s global expansion is helpin...

Episode 75 – NBA Playoff Chaos, Champions League Drama & Rockets Rant Episode 75 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees the lads tackle another massive week across the NBA and football. The show opens with the NBA Playoffs as the lads break down the key matchups between the Timberwolves and Spurs, along with Knicks vs 76ers. Attention then turns to two unbelievable playoff collapses as both the Celtics a...

Episode 74 – Overrated XI, Champions League Reaction & NFL Draft Episode 74 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees the lads tackle a huge week across football, NFL, and NBA. They start with a debate-heavy segment, putting together their Overrated Premier League XI of the season—calling out the players who haven’t lived up to the hype. Attention then turns to the Champions League, with breakdowns of Atlét...

Episode 73 – NBA Playoff Reactions & FA Cup Preview Episode 73 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael join the lads to break down a massive week in sport. They kick things off with the NBA Playoffs, diving into the opening games of several key series. There’s a deep discussion on Rockets vs Lakers and 76ers vs Celtics, alongside thoughts on Pistons vs Magic, Thunder vs Suns, and Spurs vs Trail Bl...

Episode 72 – NFL Draft Preview & First Round Predictions with Cynan Anwyl Episode 72 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees James joined by special guest Cynan Anwyl to break down the upcoming NFL Draft. The lads start with the consensus top 10, discussing where things could change and potential surprises. They then dive into the rest of the first round, highlighting the biggest locks, key question marks...

Episode 71 – NBA Playoff Predictions, Premier League Title Clash & Gan Seans Update Episode 71 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane on IR, with James joined by friend of the show Michael for a full NBA Playoffs breakdown. We start with football, as James previews a huge Premier League weekend, including Chelsea vs Manchester United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, giving both his and Shane’s predi...

Episode 70 – NBA Giannis Drama, NFL Draft Predictions & Champions League Reaction Episode 70 of Who’s Got The Ball? is packed with the latest from the NBA, NFL, and European football . We start with the NFL , as Shane and James break down their own teams, covering NFL Draft predictions , key offseason needs, and what it will take to compete next season. For the NBA , Michael joins to discuss t...

Episode 69 – NFL Draft Redraft, Ireland Exit Reaction, NBA Play-In Race & More | Who’s Got The Ball? Shane returns for Episode 69 of Who’s Got The Ball? , and it’s a packed, must-listen sports podcast covering the NFL, NBA, Premier League, Ireland football, and more. ⚽ Football Talk We break down Ireland’s disappointing exit in Prague and react to the North Macedonia friendly. Plus, we previe...

Get ready for the business end of the NBA season 🏀🔥 In this episode, James and Michael break down the latest NBA playoff picture, with a deep dive into both the Eastern and Western Conferences. They discuss potential sleeper teams that could make a late run, the sides still battling for crucial seeding, and give their predictions for this year’s Conference Finals. The episode wraps up with James...

Episode 67 of Who’s Got The Ball? brings the energy as Shane and James dive into a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest stories across the NFL and football world. 🏈 The lads kick things off with an NFL Offseason Special, drafting the best moves so far and reacting to all the chaos. From bold predictions to spicy takes, they tackle one of the wildest hypotheticals yet—what if Kyler Murray ended up...

Shane and James return for Episode 66 of Who’s Got The Ball , breaking down the biggest stories in football, NFL and NBA in another packed sports podcast episode. The lads dive into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 , where no English side managed to win their first-leg tie, leaving Manchester City, Arsenal and others with everything to play for in the second legs . They discuss who still has...

 NBA Playoff Race, Premier League Debate & NFL Offseason Moves Episode 65 of Who’s Got the Ball is here! Shane and James are joined by Michael to break down the biggest stories in sport this week across the NBA, Premier League and NFL. NBA: With the playoffs approaching, which teams are rising and falling in the playoff race? Plus, are the Los Angeles Lakers underachieving this season or...

Episode 64 of Who’s Got The Ball? is here! James and Shane break down the latest NFL Quarterback Carousel rumors, analysing which NFL teams are most in need of a QB this offseason and predicting the most likely landing spots for the top available signal callers. In the NBA, the 2026 MVP race is heating up — but with the 65-game minimum rule in play, could leading candidates miss eligibility? And i...

Episode 63 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael return to join Shane and James for a packed sports breakdown. The lads analyse the biggest January transfer impacts and debate which signings have already transformed their teams. They also rank the best new NFL head coaching hires and question a few appointments they’re unsure about heading into next season. Michael’s NBA round-up covers All-Star Wee...

Episode 62 – NBA All-Star Snubs, Premier League Title Drama & Super Bowl LX Reaction Shane returns to join James as they debate the biggest snubs from the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and make their predictions for the Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest. Plus, Manchester City’s huge win over Liverpool keeps the Premier League title race alive, reaction to the sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean...

The NBA Trade Deadline is in the books, and Who’s Got the Ball? is breaking down everything you need to know in this Trade Deadline Special episode. We react to the shocking news that the LA Clippers traded Ivica Zubac, debate whether the move actually helps their title chances, and ask the uncomfortable question yet again: Did the Warriors fail Steph Curry at the trade deadline? From blockbuster...

Who’s Got The Ball? – Episode 60 | Super Bowl Preview, NBA Trades & Premier League Talking Points Shane and James return for Episode 60 of Who’s Got The Ball?, and it’s a packed show with wall-to-wall sports analysis. 🏈 NFL & Super Bowl Preview The lads break down the Super Bowl, analysing the key players, tactical match-ups, and the headline quarterback duel Drake Maye vs Sam Darnold. Wh...