Fresh from being chiselled into the European Championships’ Mount Rushmore, Antonín Panenka takes centre stage as Aidan Williams brings us chapter and verse on perhaps the most iconic penalty ever taken.By These Football Times

The US are out of Copa America on home soil at the group stage and we've got a lot to say to about it. So click "play" and come join us in our misery/anger/rage/etc. ***OH BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been activated! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium fee…

It turns out 94 minutes of bad football isn't nearly as important as 1 minute of good football; this is the lesson England taught us in their thrilling 2-1 win over Slovakia. We break down all angles of Southgate's escape and share our thoughts on Spain's continuing dominance, Jamal Musiala emerging as the face of Germany after nearly being the fac…

Weah's red card. Berhalter's decision making. Panama's physicality. We discuss all of that and more as we parse through what was a disastrous night for the US Men's National Team. ***OH BY THE WAY... I know you're not in the mood for good news but early next week, we'll be launching a premium feed of the podcast called Caught Offside Plus! We since…

It's been a memorable few days at the European Championships and we're here to break it all down - Is there still time for England and France to find the form that made them favorites? Are these Euros emerging as the tournament of the smaller nation? And is it time seriously consider moving to a 32-team format? Plus, we analyze the knockout round b…

Pending a new in-depth South America Files series coming your way shortly, the team have produced this pilot project: pick the greatest five-a-side team possible from each of South America’s constituent countries. Think of it as the South America Files meets Mount Rushmore. We road test it by trying to compile Argentina’s finest five-a-side team.…

On today's pod, we discuss Germany's late drama vs Switzerland, Lukaku playing better than some may give him credit for and the Scots marching out at yet another group stage. Plus, we wonder if English fans are having a little too much fun piling on this team, we analyze the pressure on Brazil to perform at Copa '24 and we share out thoughts on Mic…

It wasn't particularly great, it wasn't particularly poor, it wasn't particularly memorable... It was kind of a game that happened. We discuss the goals, the near misses and the mistakes that could've been more costly against better opposition. Plus, Weston McKennie has some thoughts on playing games in football stadiums and we react to Alexi Lalas…

The pods are coming thick and fast now! For this one, the boys sat down in front of their tv's to react in real time as Argentina opened up their Copa America campaign against Jesse Marsch's Canada. Plus: are England going to get this figured out or is this just what their tournament is going to be? And have you already seen enough to say "there is…

The football continues to come fast and furious (so much so that this is the first of 2 podcasts to be released today so keep your feeds refreshed)! We discuss some high drama between Balkan nations, more goalscoring woes for Belgium and what Cristiano Ronaldo's role should be for Portugal. Plus, we were curious if the Berhalter-haters (BerHaters, …

It's time to really dive into this upcoming Copa America! We give our thoughts on the favorites, the dark horses, the players we're most excited to see, what Gregg needs to do to keep his job, what the USMNT's greatest strengths are and much much more! Plus, Ronaldinho said WHAT about the Brazilian national team?? And what's up with Landon Donovan'…

The boys discuss everything from the first few days at the European Championships. What does the best version of England look like? Are Spain's Tiki-Taka days now officially behind them? And is Wout Weghorst really picking up the mantle of next great Dutch goalscorer? Plus, Christian Eriksen's incredible moment, transit trouble in Gelsenkirchen and…

The European Championship is finally upon us and a month of magical moments and shattered dreams lie ahead. Will Gareth Southgate lead England to tournament victory or will M&S be awash with returned cardigans from disenchanted fans before the group stages are over? Matthew Gibbs, Rob Fletcher and Gary Thacker may have the answers.…

The boys share their thoughts on the US' performance against Brazil in their final tuneup match before Copa America. Are we feeling better than we were after the Colombia match? Was this Matt Turner's best game since becoming the USMNT's #1 goalkeeper? And does this upcoming tournament have any bearing in your mind over what will happen two years f…

Aidan Williams takes Gary Thacker on a rollercoaster ride through what he considers to be the greatest match in European Championship history, France’s 3-2 win over Portugal in the semi-final of Euro 84. Iconic venue, iconic kit, Michel Platini at his peak and John Motson going all boy soprano. What’s not to love?…

Is this finally England's year? Does Deschmps need another trophy for his cabinet? Can the Italians defend their crown? We answer all of the big questions to get you ready for the start of Euro '24! Plus, reports are indicating that Erik Ten Hag will be retained by Manchester United... did they get it right or wrong? We'll share our thoughts. --- A…

Many methods of deciding drawn cup ties have been tried done the years, from drawing lots and tossing coins to penalty shootouts and the golden goal, which was a part of the Euros in 1996 and 2000. In the latter tournament, France rescued themselves from seemingly certain defeat, equalising against Italy in the 93rd minute of normal time before goi…

The European Championship final of 1988 will always be remembered for that goal by Marco van Basten, but beyond that, it was the day when Rinus Michels, architect of the Total Football that took the Netherlands so close to the summit in 1974, finally won a major international tournament. Dr David Turner relives that day, that goal and that trophy.…

The USMNT faced Colombia in a Copa America tune up match Saturday night and the results were none too pretty. Andrew, JJ and "Andre Goondling" break down what went wrong in the game, discuss how much of it is Gregg Berhalter's fault and wonder just how talented this team truly is. Plus: we solicited Man City fans to send us their thoughts on the mo…

It’s a grand old team to write about and These Football Times is proving the point with a special magazine dedicated to Everton. Aidan Williams, Chris Lepkowski and true blue Evertonian Paul Mc Parlan talk you through some of the contents of the magazine, covering league and cup wins, great players and managers, and Goodison Park itself, and rumina…

It might not have been a Panenka, but when Stuart Pearce blasted his penalty into the Spanish net during the quarter-final shootout at Euro 96, he produced a penalty, and certainly a celebration, every bit as iconic. Dave Bowler and Gary Thacker debate the stones of steel shown by Pearce on a day when, after his penalty nightmare at Italia 90, less…

Johan and his famous Cruyff turn at the 1974 World Cup was all very well, but did it end up with the ball in the back of the net? It did not. Some 42 years later, Hal Robson-Kanu showed how it should be done in the white heat of the 2016 Euros quarter-final, sending the Belgian defence for a bag of chips - mayonnaise optional - and then bludgeoning…

Joining Gary Thacker today is Dr David Turner who takes us back 20 years to a day when England looked to be emerging as genuine contenders for the Euros in 2004, only to have those hopes dashed by injury. It’s all about England v Croatia and it’s mostly about Wayne Rooney.By These Football Times

On today's pod, we discuss Manchester City's lawsuit vs the Premier League, how it's potentially linked with the 115 charges against them and how their own fans feel about all of this. Plus: Pulisic's bounce back year, uncertainty at goalkeeper, replacing Dest, up-and-coming U.S. stars, Reyna's role in the team --- we dive into the big USMNT topics…

A goal of beauty is a joy forever as the old saying almost goes. Proving the old adage true in 1996 was Davor Šuker who produced one of the tournament’s immortal moments with his goal for Croatia against Denmark. Rob Fletcher tells Gary Thacker all about it.By These Football Times

In a tournament dominated by the usual heavyweight suspects of European football, nobody saw Greece’s title winning tournament of 2004 coming. Matthew Gibbs talks to Gary Thacker about the ultimate underdog story.By These Football Times

Ahead of this summer’s European Championship, Gary Thacker invites members of the team to talk about some of their most indelible memories of the competition. In this first episode, Dave Bowler recalls the night in 1972 when Günter Netzer and West Germany handed out a footballing lesson at Wembley.By These Football Times

The boys discuss all angles of Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League Final victory over Borussia Dortmund - Were Madrid fortunate to pull this one out? Did Dortmund miss a major opportunity? And are we still only at the tip of the iceberg for how dominant Madrid can be? Plus: Columbus come up short in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Emma Hayes begins her …

It's arguably the biggest day on the soccer calendar and it's coming up this Saturday as Real Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium in London. The boys share their thoughts on the game and are joined by the man who will be calling it for CBS, the one and only Clive Tyldesley! We'll get Clive's thoughts on th…

It was a win to savor for Manchester United as they shock Man City in the FA Cup Final. We break down all angles of the match, discuss what it means for the uncertain future of Erik Ten Hag and wonder how this season will be remembered among Manchester City supporters. Plus, Barcelona reverse course on Xavi... just what in the world is going on at …

The 1970s provided fertile fare for the lower division teams in the FA Cup, from the early round exploits of Hereford and Colchester to latter stage glory for Second Division Sunderland and Southampton. It’s the latter we concentrate on here, as 5-1 shot Southampton see off Manchester United to win the FA Cup for the first and only time.…

We look back on the season that was in the English Premier League with our annual Devundling Award Spectacular. Manager of the Season, Match of the Season, Player of the Season, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Disappointment, Best Transfer, Most Improved Player and so much more! And don't worry, we still make sure to get to the news of the day as we disc…

We share our thoughts on all elements of Manchester City hoisting the Premier League trophy for a 4th consecutive year - What can Arsenal do to take that next step? Was this the year Phil Foden became the face of Manchester City? And what's to be made of all this with those 115 charges still looming in the background? Plus, JJ was at Anfield for Ju…

The boys discuss an eventful day in North London as Manchester City go above Arsenal with just one match remaining and Big Ange takes issue with the fragile culture at Spurs. Plus, German football writer Jonathan Harding joins the show to discuss Leverkusen's amazing rise, Bayern's dramatic fall and Dortmund's unexpected appearance in a Champions L…

The boys discuss Arsenal's 1-0 win over Manchester United as we are now guaranteed a title race that will take us into the final day - is there one more twist in this story and what role do Spurs fans want their club to play regarding how its decided? Plus, we identify 3 clubs that might want this Premier League season to keep going, share our thou…

With the dust settling on the Championship season ahead of the playoffs, John Dunn, Matthew Gibbs and Dave Bowler gather together for a post-mortem on the campaign, which includes debating the age old wisdom of a Martin Jol quote and the presentation of some fairly robust views on Wayne Rooney.By These Football Times

It was a thrilling couple of days in the Champions League as Real Madrid surprise us by doing the thing that they do all the time while Borussia Dortmund ride their hard work (and maybe a little bit of luck) all the way to a trip to Wembley. We share our thoughts on everything that these semi finals delivered: the heroes, the regrets, the screams f…

We’re joined in the Centre Circle today by Callum McFadden, author of Behind The Curtain Of The Beautiful Game. Callum’s first book features a string of fascinating interviews with characters involved in football, from players, coaches and managers through to referees, commentators and TV producers. Interviewees include Roy Hodgson, Martin O’Neill,…

On today's pod, we discuss the differences between this year's Arsenal and last year's Arsenal, wonder if Erling Haaland is in fact a "spoiled brat" and debate if the Premier League title race was "inevitable" long before Manchester City. Plus: a final referendum on Ange's Spurs, Inter Miami hitting their stride and saying only nice things about Da…

We discuss all angles of both Champions League semifinal first legs including Real Madrid's refusal to panic, Bellingham trying to rattle Kane, an unlikely hero emerging for Dortmund and some top notch wastefulness for PSG. Plus, Ryan Dilks of "Second Tier: A Championship Podcast" joins to share his thoughts on everything happening in England 2nd d…

It’s football’s greatest achievement that you’ve probably never heard of. In 1930/31, West Bromwich Albion won promotion from the Second Division and, if that wasn’t enough, they won the FA Cup as well. It was the first time that double had ever been done, it hasn’t been done since, and I think we can safely wager the TFT family silver on it never …

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we break down all the big moments from Sunday's North London Derby including another stellar showing from Kai Havertz, more set piece calamity defending from Spurs and Dejan Kulusevski's refusal to dive. Plus, what exactly happened between Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp? And could Bournemouth be next season's tea…

Our epic trawls through the 1970s and 80s are finally at an end, so in one final effort to keep the franchise going, Steven Scragg and Dave Bowler meet to debate the merits and otherwise of the two decades. Alex Ireland bravely takes on the Jack Taylor/Keith Hackett role. Maggie Thatcher, you took one hell of a beating.…

On today's pod, we discuss whether or not Liverpool's title race has been run and if this team was actually overachieving all along. Plus, Arsenal continue to keep their goal-scoring doubters at bay, Xavi pulls a not-so-stunning 180 and could a USMNT attacker actually be their next right back? All that and more on the latest edition of Caught Offsi…

In the decade that will never die, the 1980s team reunite one last time (probably) for a bit of whataboutery? Some listeners have pointed out a few of the stones that were left unturned in the course of the series, so everyone has reconvened to debate Aberdeen, Chelsea, the legendary summit between Keith Burkinshaw and César Luis Menotti. Thoughts …

On today's edition of Caught Offside, we look back on Manchester United's fortunate escape against Coventry City and look ahead to the potential gap forming between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Plus, Nottingham Forest release a stunning statement, Mo Salah takes a seat vs Fulham and a vital USMNT piece suffers a serious injury. --- BY THE WAY: April …

Second Division played First at Highbury in 1982, and it was the lower tier side who came out on top, Terry Venables piloting a way to the FA Cup final for his side in a game where West Brom simply couldn’t get going. Dave Bowler relives a teenage nightmare in the company of Steven Scragg and Bill Hern.…

The Champions League quarterfinals reached its thrilling conclusion this week and we've got all the reaction you need! How Madrid made up for last year's meltdown in Manchester, Arsenal's first leg failings coming back to bite them in the 2nd, Dortmund winning via chaos and Barcelona on the wrong end of yet another remontada. Plus, Andrew sounds th…

Join us as we talk to TFT’s very own Aidan Williams about his new book, Euro 1984: The Greatest Tournament You Never Saw. As the title suggests, here in the UK we missed most of the tournament when the TV companies chose to ignore it after none of the home nations qualified. So let us fill you in on just what happened 40 years ago.…

The boys discuss what was a brutal weekend for Liverpool and Arsenal as both clubs were unable to turn a surplus of scoring chances into a single goal. Plus, Newcastle smash Spurs at St. James Park; have they unlocked the code to slowing down Ange-ball? And Inter Miami beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of over 72,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium;…