Best World Cup Podcasts (2024)

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Euro Leagues: Osimhen to Galatasaray & Ballon d’Or nominations 39:19

1h ago39:19

39:19

John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki, Julien Laurens & Kristof Terreur. Victor Osimhen completes his loan move to Galatasaray, and the Ballon d’Or nominations are announced. The panel dive in the latest action from Serie A and the Bundesliga, as well as an unlikely scorer in the French fourth tier. They also chat Cristiano Ronaldo after he announc…

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Carsley’s England; Cascarino’s Ireland 1:06:51

10m ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Who would you keep – Casimiro or Ten Hag? Trent, Salah or Van Dijk? Tony Cascarino, James Gheerbrant and Jonathan Northcroft join Tom Clarke to decide who stays and who goes. Plus a look at the finances at Leicester and Newcastle. After the break as Lee Carsley takes change of England, will it be Carls-ball or Carsey-ball ? And the team pick their …

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Bonus: Fresh Call-Ups for Lee Carsley's England 25:47

23h ago25:47

25:47

John Murray and Ian Dennis are at St. George’s Park ahead of Lee Carsley's first matches in charge of the England senior team. The pair chat about the Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, and are joined by potential debutants Tino Livramento, Noni Madueke and Angel Gomes. Timecodes:03'34 - Angel Gomes press conferenc…

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Listener Questions: Blind Soccer, a Mexican MLS team & a new USMNT tournament 56:00

2h ago56:00

56:00

The full TSS gang is here to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! We're looking at what would happen if an MLS team was placed in Mexico, we're learning about Paralympic blind soccer, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Bec…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 31:53

32m ago31:53

31:53

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk to Sunderland captain Dan Neil. Sunderland are the only team in the EFL still with a 100% record. They’re also joined by Alex Bruce after his dad Steve got the Blackpool job. 72+ pay tribute to Sol Bamba, who’s died aged 39. And it's all change at Carlisle as Paul Simpson leaves and the club restructures the footbal…

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Summer transfer window report cards! Grading Arsenal, Man City, Real Madrid, PSG & many more big clubs 1:24:43

44m ago1:24:43

1:24:43

The grades are in, folks. On today's show, the whole TSS crew is gathered to hand out summer transfer window report cards to Europe's biggest clubs. Where did Chelsea land after a wild summer? What about Barcelona, with all of their lever-pulling? And how did Kylian Mbappe impact Real Madrid and PSG's grades? All that -- and so much more -- on the …

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The Debrief with James Gregg 35:19

1h ago35:19

35:19

Unrest at Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United & Lee Carsley’s first England camp. Mark Ogden and Nizaar Kinsella discuss Erik ten Hag’s press room spat after the Liverpool defeat. They also talk England ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in what will be interim boss Lee Carsley's first g…

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EFL Extra: How can a league one club afford a £15million striker? 34:09

14m ago34:09

34:09

4 games down, how are things shaping up away from the Premier League? Gregor and Tom's EFL tour takes in Sunderland's near perfect start (again), Wrexham's Hollywood script (reluctantly) and a £15million League One striker(!). Plus are Morecambe showing why you should never get back with an ex? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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MNC with Mark Chapman 33:33

24m ago33:33

33:33

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Rory Smith to reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 away win against Manchester United. The panel discuss Casemiro's first half performance, and the lack of structure in Erik ten Hag's side. Then, the team are joined by Rangers fan, Chris Jack, to chat about Celtic's 3-0 win in Sunday's Old Firm. Time…

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Is there anything new to say about Manchester United? 56:23

14m ago56:23

56:23

Liverpool, good? United, bad? Or is there more to it? Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and Gregor Robertson to dissect an embarrassing Old Trafford outing for Ten Hag and his players. Meanwhile Everton try to outdo United in the shame stakes. Salah has Liverpool “squealing” for more than one reason. And are Chelsea actual…

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The Premier League Review with Darren Fletcher 33:21

18h ago33:21

33:21

Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford & Everton implode. Nigel Reo-Coker and Charlie Austin reflect on Liverpool making it three wins from three. They also debate Declan Rice’s red card in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brighton, Everton's implosion at Goodison Park, and discuss Erling Haaland’s second hat-trick in as man…

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Rice Sees Red | Haaland’s Electric! | Ten Hag Talks Rivalries 43:19

1d ago43:19

43:19

Vicky Gomersall and the Assistant Editor of The Mirror, Darren Lewis, are joined by Charlotte Duncker, The Times’ Football Reporter, to discuss all the talking points from the weekend’s football. We start with Arsenal’s dropped points – and Declan Rice’s sending off – in The Gunners’ draw with Brighton. Erling Haaland scored another hattrick for Ma…

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Special: Joe Hart meets Rodri 34:01

13m ago34:01

34:01

Manchester City’s Rodri joins Joe Hart to talk Guardiola, trebles & chess. He also speaks about his Spain's side Euros triumph over England and his business degree which he completed while playing for City.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Premier League Kick-off with Darren Fletcher 35:09

4d ago35:09

35:09

A comprehensive look ahead to Manchester United v Liverpool. Plus, with the transfer window shut, what's the state of play in the Premier League? Scott McTominay has sealed his move to Napoli, is PSR forcing home-grown talent to move abroad to advance their careers? Don Hutchison, Kevin Nolan and Michael Brown are on the panel.5 Live Sport Premier …

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The Big Thing: How good is Juventus going to be this season? 53:23

1h ago53:23

53:23

The Big Thing goes to Turin, as Ryan, Joe and Graham evaluate Thiago Motta's new-look Juventus! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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Euro Leagues: New Champions League & Napoli in the transfer spotlight 34:56

29m ago34:56

34:56

John Bennett is joined by Kristoff Terreur, Rafa Honigstein & James Horncastle. The panel react to the draw of the new-look Champions League & look at Napoli's transfer business. Hear the latest on Victor Osimhen, Liverpool’s signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus, and Romelu Lukaku’s new home in Naples. They also talk Bayern Munich and their sta…

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Take It Or Leave It: Even bigger World Cups, Trinity Rodman as the USWNT's GOAT, ending transfer fees & much more! 52:17

32m ago52:17

52:17

Ryan, Graham and Joe wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them! 1) Champions League qualifying and the Champions League itself should be played in the same season. 2) A 64 team World Cup would be better than a 48 team World Cup. 3) The first day of a major tournament should not just be the opening game. It should have more…

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Lee Carsley announces first England squad 19:11

18m ago19:11

19:11

John Murray interviews Lee Carsley after his first England squad was announced. Alex Howell, John Cross and John reflect on maiden callups for Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White. They also discuss Marcus Rashford, James Maddison, and Ben White's continued omission from the squad. Timecodes:00:45 Reaction to the squad02:55 Lee Carsley interview10:45…

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Could this be the wildest transfer deadline day yet? 59:11

28m ago59:11

59:11

Chelsea have about 20 players to sell and are still looking to buy. Liverpool have finally entered the market. What could Friday's transfer deadline bring? "Anything could happen", says Paul Hirst. He joins Tom Clarke, Charlotte Duncker and Gregor Robertson to dissect the week's transfer news, look back on the life and career of Sven-Göran Eriksson…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 33:14

1h ago33:14

33:14

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk transfers and Blackpool with Curtis Davies. They look at the late moves of the window with Burnley and Luton doing a lot of business. How will Sunderland cope without Jack Clarke? And Lyndon Dykes drops down to Birmingham. Blackpool commentator Ian Chisnall joins the pod after Neil Critchley was sacked. All that and…

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Listener Questions! USMNT players that Poch could bring back into the fold, what's going on with Corinthians and Fluminense, Premier League squad restrictions, and much more! 1:06:56

8d ago1:06:56

1:06:56

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) How can Chelsea maintain a squad the size of a small town, aka what are the rules on Premier League squad size and makeup? 2) Could MLS follow in the footsteps of the NWSL's new Collective Bargaining Agreement? 3) If and when Poch takes over, which players that Berhalter had soured on would we lik…

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The Debrief with Aaron Paul 30:38

17h ago30:38

30:38

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United in the transfer spotlight and more Brits go abroad. Aaron, Matt Spiro, Charlotte Duncker and Nick Mashiter discuss the latest transfer news, including Manuel Ugarte's move to Old Trafford, a potential Raheem Sterling x Jadon Sancho swap deal, and Chelsea's interest in Ivan Toney. Also hear the panel’s thoughts…

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MLS Roundup: Columbus Crew on the MLS Mount Rushmore, Marco Reus shines in his LA Galaxy debut & more 1:15:44

9d ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! How did the Crew top LAFC to win the Leagues Cup trophy? What's propelling Inter Miami's Shield run without Messi? How worried should Real Salt Lake be after their transfer window and loss to San Jose? All that -- and much more -- on the show! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which …

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MNC with Mark Chapman 33:15

1d ago33:15

33:15

Groundhog Day for Everton & Sean Dyche, Man Utd’s Rashford & Brighton’s 100% start. Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Luton’s Andros Townsend and The i paper chief football writer Daniel Storey. Andros talks about his transfer limbo with Turkish Süper Lig side Antalyaspor. Hear from Sean Dyche on Everton’s bad start. What should Manchester Un…

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Remembering Sven-Göran Eriksson 30:53

1d ago30:53

30:53

Mark Chapman presents a special edition of the Football Daily reflecting on the life of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. Mark is joined by Chris Sutton and The i paper chief football writer Daniel Storey. Former England internationals Joe Hart and Theo Walcott also pay their tributes. 06:15 Joe Hart joins the pod13:45 Sven speaking on th…

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Weekend Review: Chelsea win big, Man Utd falter and the Bundesliga begins! 1:13:36

1h ago1:13:36

1:13:36

The TSS Gang is here to look over the biggest games of the weekend, including Chelsea's big win at Wolves, Liverpool's progression under Arne Slot, the start of the Bundesliga, and much more! ==================== JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and muc…

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How can Arne Slot get Liverpool fans "squealing"? 1:00:55

42m ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Chelsea served up a humble pie for Gregor Robertson in the form of a 6-2 away win. It's on the table, but will he tuck in? He joins Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino in the studio to discuss a shocker of a VAR decision at Bournemouth... Where does a sleeve begin and where does it end? And what do the resident Liverpool fans make of Slot's …

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The Premier League Review with Kae Kurd 36:02

3d ago36:02

36:02

Liverpool beat Brentford in Arne Slot’s first Premier League game at Anfield. Kae Kurd gets reaction from Tash Dowie, Nigel Reo-Coker and ESPN’s Mark Ogden. Catch interviews with Arne Slot, Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola. Madueke scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thumped Wolves. And Iraola was not happy with some of the referee …

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Arsenal lay down a marker | Has Sterling been treated unfairly? | Slot's new Anfield era 51:35

1h ago51:35

51:35

Vicky Gomersall and the assistant editor of The Mirror, Darren Lewis are joined by Sky Sports News' chief reporter, Kaveh Solhekol on this week's episode on Sunday Supplement. They discuss Arsenal's win at Aston Villa and whether it represents an early marker in the Premier League title race, Manchester United's defeat at Brighton and yet another h…

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Match of the Day: Top 10 – Ballers 33:14

4d ago33:14

33:14

Jay-Jay Okocha, Eden Hazard, Cristiano Ronaldo - which Premier League stars balled out? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to talk “reducers”, dressing room bullies and commandeering a bus on a night out. [This episode was originally released on 11/10/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just sear…

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Premier League Kick-off with Darren Fletcher 38:46

5d ago38:46

38:46

Oasis star Noel Gallagher joins the panel to talk Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. Gallagher reflects on Ilkay Gundogan returning to City and Guardiola's future. The Oasis star also looks back on gigs at Maine Road, meeting Diego Maradona, and 30 years of 'Definitely Maybe'. Also hear from Paul Robinson, Fara Williams and Glenn Murray on Fulham’s…

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The return of The Wikipedia Game 1:11:42

13m ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Our old friend The Wikipedia Game returns from an extended absence. Taylor had clues for 13 players but then almost immediately gave one away... so it's a best-to-five race for trivia supremacy! Categories are Current Chelsea Players, Players That Have Moved in the Transfer Window, and TSS-Centric Players... whatever that means. ===================…

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The Debrief with Kae Kurd 31:38

6d ago31:38

31:38

Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier could leave, while Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling remains exiled. Kae Kurd, Nizaar Kinsella and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards discuss the latest transfer activity, including reports of Kieran Trippier seeking to leave Tyneside before the end of the transfer window, and Marc Guehi’s potential move to Newcastle. The panel also t…

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Transfer Analysis: Joao Felix's Chelsea return, Liverpool target top-rated goalkeeper 1:10:48

9d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

The TSS Gang is here to run through the latest transfer dealings across Europe, where the Chelsea Trading Platform continues apace, Man City look to make some moves, Arsenal try to lock down another Mikel, and much more! ==================== JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord…

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Cult heroes and a crazy club 57:08

21m ago57:08

57:08

On the agenda today, the crazy club, not Wimbledon circa 1980’s but Chelsea circa 2020’s. What does the future hold for their out of favour stars Sterling and Chilwell? Also, a look back at the Monday night game and as Martin Samuel and Jonathan Northcroft make their season debuts alongside Gregor and Tom we hear their thoughts on the first weekend…

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Euro Leagues: Does Mbappé fit in at Real Madrid? 32:37

7d ago32:37

32:37

The Conor Gallagher/João Félix saga is finally over, who got the better of the deal - Chelsea or Atlético Madrid? Is Kylian Mbappé's move to Real Madrid working out, so far? Antonio Conte's Napoli are chasing Romelu Lukaku and could be prepared to say goodbye to Victor Osimhen. Plus, following his international retirement - the panel discuss if Man…

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Listener Questions! The USMNT’s next generation, Como’s incredible rise to Serie A & so much more 1:10:36

2h ago1:10:36

1:10:36

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) Why isn’t there much buzz about the USMNT’s next generation? 2) Which would we choose for the USMNT: a full cycle of Jesse Marsch or two years of Mauricio Pochettino? 3) What happened to Bordeaux and what comes next for their fans and players? 4) How did Como rise to Serie A and what’s up with all…

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EFL Extra: Storming starts and poaching players? 34:21

2h ago34:21

34:21

The first of our fortnightly EFL shows reflecting the best of the Football League. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson dive straight in looking at the teams who have made very strong starts to the season. But with the transfer window still wide open, will they manage to retain their best players..? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 33:42

9d ago33:42

33:42

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk all things EFL, including Preston North End and Reading. They’re joined by former EFL striker Charlie Austin and Colchester United’s Lyle Taylor. Watford club captain Daniel Bachmann joins the pod live to reflect on the Hornets’ strong start to the campaign. The panel also talk all things Reading after the Royals’ p…

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Americans Abroad: Who we’re most excited about for the 2024-25 season & who has the most to gain from Pochettino’s arrival 1:14:10

1h ago1:14:10

1:14:10

With the new European season officially upon us, Taylor and Joe dive into the various USMNT players that they're most excited about (and intrigued by) for the 2024-25 campaign. Who has the most to gain from a strong season? And who will most benefit from Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival? Plus, which players are we worried about? All that -- and more -…

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MNC: Predatory Haaland, his 'raw milk diet' & Toney to Saudi? 35:20

9d ago35:20

35:20

A good start for Arsenal and Manchester City, is the Premier League a two-horse race again? Do the Gunners still need a new striker? Kai Havertz had a flying start against Wolves. Plus, Izzy may have the scoop on what makes Erling Haaland so good - the raw milk diet! The panel also discuss Ivan Toney's potential move away from Brentford. Will he en…

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Weekend Review: Man City start strong, Liverpool Slot into rhythm, Mbappe's Real Madrid tenure begins! 1:06:04

1h ago1:06:04

1:06:04

The TSS Gang - minus a poorly Taylor Rockwell - is here with the first Weekend Review of the new season, detailing positive starts for Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool, a worrying beginning for Antonio Conte's life at Napoli, updates from Leagues Cup, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access …

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The Premier League is back 1:05:08

22h ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Imperious, confused, blunt. Just some of Gregor Robertson’s first impressions of Premier League teams after the opening weekend of fixtures. Gregor is joined by Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat as Chelsea put in a disjointed performance despite their spending; City won without playing well and Manchester United still lacked a …

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The Premier League Review with Darren Fletcher 34:20

10d ago34:20

34:20

Erling Haaland helps Manchester City beat Chelsea as Raheem Sterling is left out. Darren Fletcher gets reaction from Asmir Begović, Stephen Kelly and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca. The panel also discuss Brentford beating Crystal Palace without Ivan Toney. How concerned should we be for Everton? Jhon Du…

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Sunday Supplement Returns! | Saka could be ‘Arsenal’s Messi’ | Slot’s winning start | Maresca’s vision for Chelsea 47:25

1h ago47:25

47:25

Vicky Gomersall and The Mirror’s Darren Lewis are joined by the Sunday Times Football Correspondent Jonathan Northcroft to look back at the opening weekend of the Premier League season. They discuss Arsenal’s winning start to the new campaign and why Bukayo Saka could be ‘their Messi’. They also look back at Arne Slot’s first game in charge of Live…

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Match of the Day: Top 10 – Teenage Sensations 34:28

18d ago34:28

34:28

Wayne Rooney, Cesc Fàbregas, Michael Owen - which youngsters burst onto the scene? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to talk the importance of having the right manager, obscenely expensive nights out, and England’s current young stars. [This episode was originally released on 06/12/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxset…

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Premier League Kick-off with Darren Fletcher 35:48

12d ago35:48

35:48

A preview of the Premier League season discussing Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea & Liverpool. Darren Fletcher, Nigel Reo-Coker and Don Hutchinson preview the start of the Premier League campaign, with fiery debate over Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. Hear the panel's thoughts on Chelsea's scatter gun approach in the transfer market, ge…

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Listener Questions! American EPL supporter's clubs, USWNT midfield options and Swap Deal Summer! 1:10:30

6m ago1:10:30

1:10:30

The TSS Gang is here with a fresh batch of Listener Questions! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe discuss Leagues Cup, USWNT midfielders ahead of 2027, the pay-to-play model, and... we play a round of 'Would You Rather'! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and m…

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Ipswich Town: Back In The Big Time 55:58

13d ago55:58

55:58

Aaron Paul is joined by Ipswich Town legends John Wark and Kieron Dyer, BBC Suffolk's Brenner Woolley and current player Wes Burns to look ahead to the Premier League return. Town fan Sam Baker talks about what it means to the supporters to see their team back in the big time. Also, Norwich City legend Chris Sutton gives his thoughts on the Tractor…

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USMNT to land Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager?! Plus, MLS transfer deadline day thoughts 1:05:29

36m ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Everybody stay calm! Okay, fine, we didn't stay calm. With reports stating that Mauricio Pochettino is close to taking over as the USMNT's new manager, Taylor and Joe react! Did we expect anything like this? What does this mean for the USMNT? And will we ever stop shouting for joy? After we settle down from the Poch chat, it's on to another batch o…

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