Best Kompani Podcasts (2024)

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Bad Kompany - Burnley Recap 57:31

14d ago57:31

57:31

Ben and Andrew discuss United's latest home hammering as Burnley exploit the Blades' terrible defence while also showing us what a competent goalkeeper looks like in the other net. We talk about a bad day for Vini Souza, what on earth to do with Ivo Grbic, and whether we're seeing any green shoots from Wilder's return before his 20th game in charge…

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New Recruitment Team, Chip Butty Wagers, Released List and a Sunday Send-off 59:51

2h ago59:51

59:51

Ben and Andrew missed the Meh-verton game but have plenty of other stuff to discuss anyway, starting with the hiring of Jamie Hoyland and Mike Allen to head up recruitment and what it says about the immediate future of Sheffield United. Next, we revisit our Chip Butty wagers from the summer and find out who owes who a greasy one, then we do a quick…

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230 - Iraola Extends, And So Have We... 57:31

1d ago57:31

57:31

Cherries fans couldn't hide their excitement on Monday as the news was announced that Andoni Iraola signed a contract extension at Vitality Stadium, signalling his intent to continue Bill Foley's vision at Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2026. The ripple effect of the signing could be huge, for a number of reasons. In this podcast, Sam and Tom…

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That's Why We're Going Down 1:05:10

26m ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Ben and Andrew discuss the Forest game before returning to our preseason "how to avoid relegation" blueprint to see how badly United missed on all the things we thought needed to go right. We also use that as a chance to catch up on the latest news around George Baldock (probably leaving, boo), Dan Jebbison (possibly staying, yay), Oli McBurnie (in…

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229 - What Did Dom ACTUALLY Do Wrong?! 1:00:18

6d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

This weekend, Bournemouth were outclassed, yet fans left the Emirates feeling outraged! It was clear to see that Arsenal were imperious. They were superior in every department, and the result against Cherries did not flatter them. They dominated us, their xG was better, and they created way more chances. However, two decisions at the weekend frustr…

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This Week: Hopes lifted and dashed 30:57

2d ago30:57

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United’s convincing home win against Sheffield United, Burnley salvaging a draw against Manchester United and Arsenal‘s victory over Spurs in the North London De…

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228 - Another Win And An IMPOSSIBLE Question! 55:56

7d ago55:56

55:56

Cherries 3-0 win over Brighton saw Bournemouth rise up to tenth in the Premier League, but as the dust settles after a stunning Premier League win, the BBC got in touch with us to ask a question, and, put simply - we don't know how to answer it, so we need your help. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying…

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This Week: The writing is on the wall 24:27

9d ago24:27

24:27

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby and a record result at the Emirates for Arsenal and Chelsea. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge …

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227 - A Thriller For Villa 52:37

14d ago52:37

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Bournemouth’s first half against Villa was cool, controlled, and but for a lapse in concentration in the stoppage time, it would have been comfortable - as most of the hosts early threats were being stubbed out. With Dom Solanke’s eighteenth goal of the season in the bank - it was looking like Iraola's side would go in 1-0 up, but ex-Red Morgan Rog…

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This Week: The upper hand 24:38

23d ago24:38

24:38

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Arsenal’s loss to Villa at home, Newcastle’s emphatic defeat of Spurs at St James’ Park and Liverpool’s slip up to Palace at Anfield. You can read the transcript and compl…

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Brewster's Millions - Points Deduction reaction, Burnley Preview 52:41

20d ago52:41

52:41

Ben and Andrew get stuck into the latest bit of bad news concerning Sheffield United, as the club receives a points deduction ahead of next season over late payments for players. We talk about what it means on and off the field. Plus, a look ahead to the big game with Burnley this weekend. I was saying Boo-erge.Thanks for listening and UTB!…

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226 - Dom-inant 49:25

23d ago49:25

49:25

Why are Manchester United fans happy to accept mediocrity? Which club does Dominic Solanke REALLY need to play for to be noticed by Gareth? How on EARTH will Tyler Adams work his way into a midfield duo as good as what Christie and Cook are?! And was that our most frustrating draw of the season?! Sam and Tom untangle the weekend's game, where VAR w…

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This Week: A bittersweet victory 27:43

24d ago27:43

27:43

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Kevin De Bruyne’s achievement at City, a bittersweet moment for Leandro Trossard and disappointment for both teams in a thriller at Villa Park. You can read the transcript…

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We Don't Talk About Ivo - Chelsea Recap 59:36

27d ago59:36

59:36

An excellent performance from the Blades who hold Chelsea's pricey side to a 2-2 draw. Ben and Andrew reflect on the game with particular focus on the strides taken by Oli Arblaster, Ben Osborn playing for a new deal, and Ivo Grbic already possibly playing for his place. Thanks for listening, and UTB!<>Link to Ben's BBC Sport piece on Arblaster: ht…

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225 - Time To Put The Passports Away? 48:16

1M ago48:16

48:16

Carlton Morris scored an injury-time winner for the Hatters as they saw off Bournemouth at the death to keep their hopes of Premier League survival alive. With Manchester City around the corner, it was a must win for the Hatters - so after a fantastic but fruitless first half, and THEN going a goal behind, the reaction from the home side was nothin…

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This Week: Up for grabs 30:11

1M ago30:11

30:11

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about one of the most exciting matches of the season so far when Newcastle welcomed West Ham. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for thi…

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224 - Who Do Bournemouth Think They Are? 50:52

1M ago50:52

50:52

Last year, the pundits has the knives out as Bill Foley made a managerial switch which was deemed scandalous and ludicrous. Since then, after a shaky start where players adopted a new style, Cherries have scored more, accrued more points, conceded fewer, and are three points from European football. Should more respect be put on Andoni's name from t…

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They Think It's Cordova; Muniz Now - Fulham Recap 52:37

1M ago52:37

52:37

Ben and Andrew discuss an entertaining if ultimately maddening 3-3 draw with Fulham at the Lane, as McBurnie and Brereton Diaz briefly run riot before pesky VAR and even peskier added on time take their toll. Next episode will be after the Chelsea game - apologies for lower sound quality than usual in this episode, we had some internet difficulties…

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This Week: Make or break 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, as there have been no Premier League matches, Jack talks about some interesting stories from the world of football. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the p…

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10 Things We Want To See Before The End Of The Season 57:58

2M ago57:58

57:58

With the Blades taking a breather for a few weeks, Ben and Andrew cook up 10 (realistic) things they'd like to see from Sheffield United for the rest of this season. Can we ruin someone else's season? Will Will break his duck? And can someone "do a Ramsdale"?Thanks for listening, and UTB!By Ben Meakin

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This Week: The glimmer of hope 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Brentford’s trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley in a match that both teams were desperate to win. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the p…

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223 - What A Comeback! 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Bournemouth fans witnessed the best and worst of their side in the week, in a stunning 4-3 comeback against Luton Town. Off the pitch it was emotional and on the pitch it was a rollercoaster, but the significance of one specific position on the pitch simply cannot be underestimated. Sam and Tom go through one of the most memorable encounters in rec…

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Bourne Again - Bournemouth Recap, New Training Centre and other Off-Field News 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

Ben and Andrew look back at United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, which includes Oli Arblaster's top-flight debut, Ivo Grbic finally getting the chance to make some saves, an hilariously poor penalty and plenty more at either end of the pitch. Then, we discuss the excellent news of the new training centre, plus have a few words for the departing Paul M…

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222 - Has Blades Draw Given Iraola A Selection Problem? 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

An underwhelming draw with Chris Wilder's Blades on Saturday has left Andoni Iraola with a few decisions to make. With game-changing substitutions and regulars who potentially aren't up to scratch, Bournemouth fans are wondering whether the gaffer will stick or twist ahead of our next game against Luton. Sam and Tom dissect the clash and examine th…

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This Week: The nick of time 19:48

2M ago19:48

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a match the Reds needed to win. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the …

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Six Notes - Arsenal Recap 40:02

2M ago40:02

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Bleh. Ben and Andrew talk about United's latest hammering probably in more detail than it deserves. Cheers if you listen, no judgement if you don't. UTB?By Ben Meakin

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221 - How Kompany's FLAWED Plan Made It EASY For Bournemouth 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

On Sunday, Vincent Kompany's Clarets had double the shots, thrice the possession, and average positions which mimic our recent loss to Manchester City. Difference is, Burnley are NOT Manchester City, and all it took was Andoni's side to wait, watch, and then strike at the right time, and we did so - twice. With the Lancashire side sleep-walking to …

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A Pointless Catch-up: Brighton & Wolves recaps 52:50

2M ago52:50

52:50

Ben and Andrew catch up on United's latest pointless endeavours: a 5-0 defeat to Brighton, and 1-0 defeat at Wolves which was at least not an embarrassment. We also discuss the good news of Oliver Arblaster penning a long-term deal, fun and goals for the U21s, and Arsenal at home on Monday (uhoh).Thanks for listening and apologies for the lack of p…

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220 - How Bournemouth Made Manchester City Look ORDINARY! 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Despite another defeat on Saturday, Iraola finally managed to arrest the performance decline when it comes to facing Manchester City, by overseeing a showing against Pep Guardiola's side which exuded bravery, courage, and tenacity... With the Cherries only millimetres away from claiming our first points over the Sky Blues since the nineties, Sam Da…

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This Week: Bang on 32:57

3M ago32:57

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to Brentford, Arsenal’s visit to Burnley and Chelsea who took on the champions in Manchester. You can read the transcript and complete the language challe…

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219 - Just WHY Can’t Eddie Beat Bournemouth? 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

On the surface, Bournemouth's draw at Newcastle is a good result, but many a Cherry left St James' Park feeling frustrated after Matt Ritchie's late strike rescued the game for the hosts. On the one hand you could say a draw against the Magpies is good, but in terms of chances... Cherries fans can perhaps rightfully feel aggrieved at having only ga…

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Winners and Souzas - Luton Recap, Brighton Preview 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Ben and Andrew look back on a big win for the Blades on the road at Luton, with a beast mode performance from Vini Souza underpinning a fine defensive effort. We talk about getting over the 11 point hump, the value of Ben Osborn, whether Ivo Grbic comes back into the team for Brighton, how to solve a problem like McBurnie, and plenty more.Thanks fo…

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218 - How Fulham Found The Way To Banish Bournemouth 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

On Saturday, Marco Silva's Fulham schooled Bournemouth in a performance which gave Cherries little room for manoeuvre. Outfought in the middle of the park and exposed on the flanks, Fulham were rigid and robust - throwing bodies on the line. Despite this, Bournemouth had 25 shots, but with the home side defending staunchly throughout, only five hit…

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This Week: Keeping hopes alive 31:33

3M ago31:33

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about an 8-goal spectacular at St James’ Park and a high-stakes match between the league leaders Liverpool and Arsenal. You can read the transcript and complete the language cha…

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Farewell to our Scottish Hero, and Villa I guess 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Ben and Andrew briefly discuss United's disgraceful capitulation at home to Aston Villa, before turning our attention to the surprise (ish?) exit of John Fleck right at the end of the transfer window. We look back on our Scottish hero's highs and lows at United, with our favourite moments, his best goals, and where he ranks in our all-time best Uni…

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217 - How Forest Successfully Stifled AFC Bournemouth 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Whilst the referee stole the headlines at Sunday's clash at Dean Court, debate has been raging amongst *some* sections of Cherries fans about the disjointed nature of the clash against Nottingham Forest and whether it was a terrific tactic from Nuno's Espirito to stifle buoyant Bournemouth, or whether it was simply a cynical case of anti-football b…

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This Week: To have the last laugh 25:10

3M ago25:10

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool who hosted Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur who welcomed Brentford. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on …

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Sad All Over - Brighton & Palace Recaps, Transfer Window Musings, Villa Preview 1:11:23

4M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Ben and Andrew double up to talk about a goal-filled week for United, albeit with a distressing amount finding the back of the wrong net from our point of view: we discuss the 5-2 against Brighton, the 3-2 against Palace, United's January transfer window, Villa on Satdi, Wilder's latest odd moment from Selhurst Park, and a fair bit more.Thanks for …

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Bubbling Over - West Ham Recap 52:10

4M ago52:10

52:10

Ben and Andrew review an entertaining game with West Ham - goals, red cards, penalties, late drama, controversy, and a match we didn't lose, what's not to love? We talk about United looking so much clearer of thought in possession, Andre Brooks starring, Ben Brereton-Diaz netting on his Premier League debut, and all the big moments from the game. F…

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216 - How Deadly Liverpool Left Bournemouth Stunned 55:18

4M ago55:18

55:18

After the numbness of Sunday's humbling by Liverpool at a windswept Dean Court, hunting for positives from a Bournemouth point of view after being blown away so convincingly is a tough ask, but amid the pain of the 4-0 defeat, many Cherries fans are also pondering whether they have actually simply witnessed their beloved side lose to the league cha…

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West Ham Preview & 16 Bits of Blades News 59:38

4M ago59:38

59:38

Ben and Andrew preview this weekend's home match (a home match! At last!) against West Ham, before spinning the roulette wheel of news and hitting 16 different stories from the last few weeks, including new contracts for some young players, points deductions for our - ahem - rivals, Basham on the road to recovery, and the retirement of a perennial …

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This Week: Back with a bang 23:58

4M ago23:58

23:58

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Manchester City who travelled to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle United and about the return to the Premier League of Kevin De Bruyne who was injured on the first day …

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Force of Will - Gillingham FA Cup Recap 41:26

4M ago41:26

41:26

Ben and Andrew recap a pleasantly drama-free win over Gillingham in the FA Cup, as Will Osula fires in his first Blades goals and a James McAtee double "avenges" the Nigel Adkins 4-0 on this ground. We discuss welcome minutes for Rhys Norrington-Davies, a positive development in Dan Jebbison's contract situation, the draw for the next round, and a …

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215 - Loftus Limbs and Christmas Leftovers 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

After AFC Bournemouth's dramatic comeback at Queens Park Rangers, the boys return to sink their our teeth into a Third Round FA Cup Classic, as well as taking the opportunity to finish some Christmas leftovers - with some juicy answers to some tasty miscellaneous questions from Cherries supporters, including... ▫️ What's the WORST thing we've seen …

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This Week: Burnley beaten in Birmingham 25:46

4M ago25:46

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Burnley who travelled to Birmingham to take on Aston Villa. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Ski…

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January Transfers & Player Contract Renewals 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

With not much to say about a shrug-worthy loss at City, Ben and Andrew turn their attention to what looks like being a surprisingly active January for the Blades, before a returning feature: playing "deal or no deal" with the many, many out of contract players on United's books. We try to answer whether each player should get a new contract immedia…

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214 - Is The Narrative on AFC Bournemouth FINALLY Changing? 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

In January, people questioned Gary O'Neil. In April - they lauded him. In June, the decision to replace him was "ludicrous". In September, Iraola "needed to go". Yet in December, we had people purring over us. What is going on?! Are the media starting to realise? Sam and Tom discuss all the on pitch conjecture as AFC Bournemouth went from "zeros to…

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This Week: A Boxing Day thriller 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about about two matches that were played on the 26th of December, on the day we call Boxing Day. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for …

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The Season of Giving (Away 3 Points) 57:04

5M ago57:04

57:04

Ben and Andrew review a not-particularly-happy Christmas for the Blades who toss away two points in the 97th minute at Villa Park and then the full three in a baffling Boxing Day defeat to Luton Town. Thanks for listening, UTB and happy new year!By Ben Meakin

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213 - How Far Can Andoni Iraola's AFC Bournemouth REALLY Go? 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

AFC Bournemouth are unbeaten in seven, have registered a record equalling four wins in a row, AND have the best ever points tally at the half-way stage in the top flight - Cherries fans are in dreamland. Owner Bill Foley suggested that "Europe within five years" was a possibility, but with Iraola's boys in seemingly unstoppable form, fans are wonde…

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