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An alternative take on Women's Football. Covering the WSL, NWSL, Euro 2022 and Women's Champions League; Charlotte and Tamsin bring a refreshing voice with debate, banter and highlights from the best of the Women's Game. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Good friends, good beer, and great soccer are a beautiful combination. The Brewtiful Game invites you to hang out with Blake Braswell, Ron Keller, and Michael Ferris as we discuss all the current soccer stories while introducing you to a new craft brew with each episode. Some of the leagues and teams discussed are the Premier League, MLS, NWSL, USMNT, USWNT, and FIFA World Cup.
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With another international break coming, the WSL reminded us what we'll be missing - 26 goals across 6 games! Even better, 2 were from the returning Beth Mead. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City continue their free-scoring ways, Liverpool and Man U get back on track and the league's mid/lower league teams are consistently inconsistent. Plus, we t…
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Episode 135 - Live from the Football Writing Festival
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A bonus LIVE episode for you. Live from the National Football Museum for the 2023 Football Writing Festival, recorded the day before Manchester United v Manchester City at Old Trafford. We talk Manchester Derby, Emma Hayes upcoming WSL departure and our view on the season so far! Thanks to NFM and the festival organisers. Proudly sponsored by FotMo…
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TBG 218: Match day 12 Review | Chelsea With Big Result | NWSL Final | MLS Playoffs
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In this 218th episode of The Brewtiful Game, Ferris & Ron cover the highlights of match day 12! Chelsea have an incredible match against the citizens, Arteta has no complaints about VAR this week, and wolves ravage Tottenham in stoppage time. US Soccer announce Emma Hays as the new USWNT manager, NWSL Final recaps and a check in on the MLS playoffs…
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TBG 217: The Great Arteta Debate | A Bizarre Affair at the Bridge | NWSL Final
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A crazy week in the Premier League is wrapped up in this week’s episode. The Blues defeat the Spurs in the weirdest match in recent top flight history. However, that victory was overshadowed by the contentious debate between Blake and Ferris over Arteta’s alleged flip flop regarding VAR. The gents also discuss the great match that will be the NWSL …
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One month into the 2023/24 Barclays Women's Super League and the Nations League has butted in! At least it gives us a chance to take stock of the first 4 gameweeks. We talk through the first month of the season; who has surprised, who has underwhelmed and who can stop Willie Kirk's Leicester City? It's been a slow start for Arsenal, Villa and one o…
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TBG 216: A Booo-tiful Halloween Episode
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The Boooo-tiful Game Halloween special is here at last. Count Blake-ula makes his reappearance to cover all the action from week 9 of the Premier League, incluing the scary draw at Stamford Bridge, the contiuned horror show that is VAR and a PSA about fire extinguishers. At long last, the ever popular Haunted Footy History makes it return with some…
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TBG 215: NWSL Decision Day | MLS Update
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In this episode the gents chat about the NWSL Decision Day and preview the upcoming MLS Decision Day. They also gently remind the MLS that somehow, NYCFC is still permitted to play at Yankee Stadium...So much for soccer specific stadiums. Ferris runs down the current Manchester United sale rumores and a fast discussion is also held on the important…
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TBG 214: Match Week 8 in the EPL | VAR Strikes Again!
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Week 8 of the Premier League has come and gone, but not without another VAR controversy. The guys have a lively discussion about Giroud's debut as a keeper, Arsenal topping Man City Kovacic clumsiness, McTominey leaving it late for Man U, and with a tear in his eye, Ron highlights the career of Eden Hazard after the announcment of his retirement fr…
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TBG 213: Week 7 of the EPL | What is going on with VAR?
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Week 7 wrap up of the Premier League is here! There is only one question on everyone's mind...What in the world is going on with VAR??? Manchester United continue to look bad in the rain; Ferris disses George Lazenby; Arsenal rolling along business as usual; Manchester City drops point to Wolves; and Chelsea win back to back matches by score goals!…
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TBG 212: Premier League Week 6 | USWNT Rapinoe & Ertz Retire
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In this episode, the guys hash out all the craziness of week 6 of the English Premier League. What's going on with Chelsea, are they ever going to score a goal; Keeper drama playing out at Arsenal; Why can't Manchester United seem to be losing more than winning. They also discuss the retiring of USWNT legends Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz. Boy, are …
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Finally, our first love the WSL is back! We talk through the summer business of all 12 clubs, grade each on their transfers and throw out some early league predictions. Plus, Booze from a Boot is no more. What can we replace it with? Drop us a message and let us know. Sponsored by FotMob https://twogirlstalkballs.com/…
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TBG 211: Premier League Week 5 | Champions League Returns
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The Champions! The Champions!!! Champions League is back, and so is Ferris’s lovely singing voice. We take a look at Premier League first and discuss the Man U reds having the Man U blues. Then it’s off to Champions League discussion and…uh oh…more Man U blues for Ferris to sing about. It’s also the second part of our Oktoberfest celebration! We re…
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TBG 210: 2023/2024 Premier League Preview and Predictions
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It’s finally here! Our Premier League season preview and predictions. We are trying something different this year with looking at the season after the transfer window closed and during the first international break. With that dust settling, we make our predictions…I think we all will win points for our Golden Boot pick…and tap into some Oktoberfest…
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TBG 209: Premier League Week 4 | LaLeagueA’s Round-Up
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TBG 208: Premier League Matchday 3 | LaLeagueA’s Round-Up
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The lads are back to chat matchday 3 of the Premier League. We also take a look at the rest of European football (which yes, includes discussing the mess that is Spanish football right now). Good beers, good footie talk, and good laughs are had. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave …
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It's taken us a few days to recover from that final. What a tournament though! We review England v Spain in the World Cup Final, discuss tactics, the standout performances and the controversy. Plus, we talk through the full tournament, our favourite games and players from a memorable tournament. Supported by our pals at FotMob…
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TBG 207: Week 2 of the Premier League, Chelsea's Expensive Rebuild | Will the Real Man U Please Stand Up | Man City Grind Newcastle | Women's World Cup Final
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On this episode the gents have a few things to discuss regarding Week 2 of the EPL. Tottenham blank Man U (what's going on with Man U lately?), Manchester City grind Newcastle to a 1-0 win, and trusting the $990 million process Chelsea style... They also discuss Spain's rocket rise through the Women's World Cup and their victory over a flat England…
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We're still floating on the cloud of that semi-final. We're on the ceiling pals. We react to England v Australia and Spain v Sweden with a midsummer plonkcast. We wax lyrical about Sarina, the Matildas, Todmorden Market and our gal Lauren Hemp. Plus, the Finals preview and lots of daftness and excitement along the way. Come on England!!! Supported …
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TBG 206: The Premier League is BACK | Women’s World Cup
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Ron is back! The Premier League is back! All is right with the world. (Unless you were hoping the USWNT would add yet another star to their crest.) We talk the first weekend of Premier League, the Women’s World Cup, and celebrate Ron becoming a father! Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please…
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We’re through those nervy quarter-finals, and we've only just got our breath back. All 4 games couldn’t have been much tighter; an extra-time battle between Spain & Netherlands, a nervy finish in Sweden v Japan, a long penalty shootout between Australia & France and a comeback England win against Colombia. We review it all and preview the scary sem…
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The Round of 16 didn’t disappoint, unless you’re a WoSo fan. Commiserations to the U.S who will be sipping tea all the way home against a seismic penalty shootout against Sweden. England on the other hand undeservedly snuck through against an impressive Nigeria side. Upsets, penalties, VAR drama and 19 goals across 8 games. We’ve lots to catch you …
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TBG 205: Women's World Cup | USA in Trouble?
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Episode 128 - Germany's Rear Fears Colombia
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We're down to final round of group fixtures and its getting exciting! We've had some cracking upsets this past week - Nigeria beating Australia, Colombia out battling Germany, Norway remembering to score against The Philippines. We discuss England's win against Denmark, preview China and talk through the rest of the groups as they stand (at time of…
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TBG 204: Women's World Cup | Mbappe | Messi
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The kickoff to the Women’s World Cup has happened, and we take a look at the opening matches and discuss what we think of the US Women’s National Team’s opening foray into the competition. Mbappe gave Ferris a great birthday present in the form of great footie conversation as we talk about the wild money being thrown around to get Mbappe to play in…
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The World Cup has kicked off and we've not been short of incidents, VAR action or dodgy penalties! We talk through a disjointed Lionesses performance, praise Haiti's future stars, and preview the big tie up next against Denmark. Plus, schools out for Tam and it's top marks Germany & Japan, steady Cs for Australia & Spain and 'must try harder' for F…
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We've made it, 4 years on from the beginnings of our podcast (then called Two Girls World Cup!) we're back with another World Cup, down under! There's a lot ot get through, so here's part two of our WWC previews. In this we look at Groups E-H. What chance do we give defending champions USA, beaten finalists Netherlands, Brazil, France, Sweden and t…
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We've made it, 4 years on from the start of the podcast (then called Two Girls World Cup!) we're back with another World Cup! There's a lot ot get through, so here's part one of two WWC previews. In this we look at Groups A-D. What chance do we give Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Japan, England, Denmark, China and more? Sponsored by FotMob…
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TBG 203: Trebles, USWNT World Cup, and Old Gregg
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We are back from our break to talk Man City and their Treble, all the transfers to Saudi Arabian teams, the US Women’s National Soccer Team’s World Cup roster, and then swing around to finish talking about the US Men’s National Team. And what would have us arguing away in that one? Why of course, it’s the return of Gregg Berhalter as USMNT’s coach……
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TBG 202: 2022/23 Premier League Wrap Up
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It's time to do our eighth Premier League season wrap up. Where has the time gone! The very first wrap up, we celebrated Leicester winning the League. This year.....well, things didn't go as well for the Foxes on the final day. Join us as wrap up the Premier League season and celebrate our seventh anniversary of The Brewtiful Game. Thanks for joini…
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Emma Hayes' described it as Chelsea's 'hardest year'. They were pushed close by an impressive Manchester United, but Chelsea come out victorious to win a fourth consecutive Women's Super League! We review the final rounds of the WSL title race and basement battle in a end of season mini-Plonkcast. Chelsea made it a League & Cup double but credit to…
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TBG 201: Arsenal Hands the EPL Title to Man City | La Liga's Round Up
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Manchester City are the 2023 English Premier League winners! The gents cover how Arsenal slowly and painfully gave Man City the title, the race at the bottom of the table to not get relegated, and Chelsea's continue. La Liga's Roundup covers the race for the tops and bottoms of other leagues in Europe! What a cliffhanger to the football season! In …
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TBG 200: All the Premier League Races & Fights
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Blake and Ferris take on the show as a duo while Ron is off galavanting around the globe. We take a look at the Premier League and it’s many battles: for first, for Champions League, for staying in the Premier League itself. Looks like things will go down to the wire. We also look at the Championship and what clubs will already be joining the Premi…
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TBG 199: Arsenal's Race for 2nd Place | Terrible Tottenham | NWSL Recap
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The gents have quick discussion about Arsenal doing their best to finish in 2nd place of the Premier League but save all of their energy for the Klopp Kraziness topic. Was Klopp provoked? What did the 4th official say? Will Klopp have 4-6 weeks of rehab? What's going on? They couldn't help but cover the absolute Spursy nature of the Spurs and what …
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TBG 198: Arsenal & Man City Dueling | Tottenham Get Smacked | Man U v Man City in the FA Cup Final
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A jam packed episode for the 198th! Arsenal are doing their best to finish the league in second place and there is a general disagreement of who had the better season; Arsenal or Man United. Funny, Chelsea didn't come up in that discussion! Newcastle gave Spurs a clinic on how to play football; what is happening at Spurs? For the first time in it's…
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Episode 123 - Stina & The Comeback Queenas
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What did we miss? We react to a HUGE week in the Women's Super League and Champions League! Arsenal, with even more injuries, put in a brave performance away at Wolfsburg and Chelsea stay in the tie against Barcelona. Closer to home, it was comeback szn in the WSL with Liverpool and Everton both coming from behind to win, Spurs securing a vital poi…
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TBG 197: Burn It All Down, The Sequel
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This is a lively episode for the gents! Ron is fired up after news of Chelsea ownership antics in the dressing room at Stamford Bridge. Blake defends the Arsenal attacking squad and Ferris deals with the heavy burden of the Bleep Sheet! Even Lucy (Ron's pup) gets in on the action! All this and more on the 197th episode of The Brewtiful Game. Cheers…
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TBG 196: Arsenal Thriller at Anfield | Chelsea's Woeful Performance
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In the 196th episode of The Brewtiful Game, the guys have a good discussion about Arsenal giving up a two goal lead and only a point earned at Anfield; no easy task. Ron is like a sleeping volcano and at a loss for the goings on at Chelsea FC. We expect he is going to explode soon with three different managers in the space of ten days, players in w…
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TBG 195: Don't Call it a Chelsea Comeback
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Ron is still out this week, but we give some love to his beloved Chelsea as they manage a three match win streak. Ferris, on the other hand, is unfortunately seeing red, just like a certain Man U player. We take a look at the rest of the Premier League, as well as NWSL coming to EA Sports’ FIFA 23, and the unfortunate situation U.S. Soccer finds it…
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TBG 194: Liverpool Whoops Up on Man U | Aresnal Wins a Thriller | Chelsea Finally Scores
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Liverpool throws down against Man United, and this pod gets spicy in the discussion. We also take a look at Chelsea finally scoring and getting all 3 points, along with Arsenal winning a thriller against Bournemouth. Champions League, CONCACAF , and MLS end things out for a very fun pod. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe…
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TBG 193: Man United EFL Cup Champions | MLS Openers
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Join us as Ferris takes a victory lap following Man United winning the EFL Cup. We look at the change that Man U has gone through and what it means for the Premier League. We also discuss the…um…change…that Chelsea has gone through. Half a billion, too many players, and no goals. It’s rough. Luckily, we spared Ron as he is out on vacation when we r…
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TBG 188: US Soccer Drama | Premier League Review
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The Brewtiful Game is back to discuss the temper tantrum drama in US soccer, as well as a good catch up and review of the Premier League fixtures. Chelsea and Liverpool are having issues, Arsenal is flying high while Manchester United are able to finally find the runway. It's also the gent's favorite time of year...and the return of the What the Wh…
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England back-to-back Arnold Clark champs, Jonas avoiding all the black cats in leading Arsenal to their first trophy of the Eideball era and can we say Manchester United are WSL title contenders yet? We run through the midweek WSL results, review a stellar Continental Cup Final and chat through the relegation battle; all whilst enjoying a glass of …
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TBG 192: Premier League Updates | 2023 MLS Preview
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The gents have a very fun yet spicy conversation as they contentiously discuss Manchester United's potential new owners, Arsenal's celebrations and Man City's FFP standings. Ron has a good weep about Chelsea's current form and #PotterOut, while Blake and Ferris remember the pain of when their sides were at all time lows. The 2023 MLS season is upon…
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Oh Ella, don't get yourself suspended for the potential match of the season lass. After dropping points against Everton, we’ll be covering Manchester United at Spurs, the tie of the weekend Manchester City v Arsenal and, of course, the battle of the bottom and the resurgent Willie and Leicester City! Plus, Arnold Clark is BACK and a discussion topi…
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TBG 191: Ferris' UK Stories | Manchester City Charges | The Manchester Strangler
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The guys have a fun podcast that covers many topics including: Ferris' trip to the United Kingdom to catch some premier league matches, stadium tours, a bit of Ted Lasso and a visit to Coyote Ugly. The EPL charging Manchester City with more than 115 FFP violations The Manchester Strangler Cheslea's plan or lack thereof The Gorton's Fisherman A few …
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TBG 190: Premier League Deadline Day Recap | FA Cup 4th Round Action
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The crazy January transfer window has come to a close. Ferris and Ron give you a complete rundown of all the ins and outs of the various clubs, including the record breaking transfers that were made by Chelsea FC. The guys also recap an exciting 4th round of the FA Cup!By Ron Keller
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A new Beth England, looking for another goal! Its the most wonderful time of the year, the FA Cup fourth round. Just the 77 goals across 16 games - great value for money, unless you support one of the teams on the receiving end. We talk through the highlights from a busy FA Cup weekend, shout out Spurs, Arsenal and Sunderland. Plus, our thoughts on…
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TBG 189: London and Manchester are Red
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The London derby and Manchester derby have left both towns painted red. We look at those matches along with one-time juggernauts at Liverpool continuing to struggle. Is there magic left in Klopp’s hugs? And of course, we have to talk about the club who is making the dollars rain…the blues of Chelsea FC. Financial fair play rules? Who needs ‘em?! Af…
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TBG 187: World Cup Wrap Up | Premier League Warm Up
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The guys have a chat to recap the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final! They discuss their favorite moments, goals and players of the tournament while having some incredible holiday beers. After wrapping up the global tournament, they warm up the Premier League as it gets set to return on december 26, Boxing Day. Cheers!…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, our Christmas Plonkcast! It's our final podcast of 2022 and a chance to provide a festival review of the WSL season so far. Which manager is in our Christmas stocking? Who's been the most helpful elf? Who's our Christmas pudding and who's been our Christmas cracker? Proudly sponsored by FotMob…
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