The Joy of Football

The Joy of Football

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Is Football Is Falling Back in Love with Strikers?

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett explore whether the traditional centre-forward is making a long-awaited return to the modern game. We begin with We Need To Talk About… the rebirth of the No.9. From Erling Haaland’s dominance to the imp ...  Show more

The Man Behind Wales’ Most ICONIC Goal - GUEST Hal Robson-Kanu

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are joined by former Wales international striker Hal Robson-Kanu for a fascinating conversation spanning football, mentality, and life beyond the pitch. Best known for his iconic goal against Belgium at ...  Show more

Was it the CORRECT Decision?

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett take on some of the game’s biggest current talking points, with a particular focus on form, trends, and how football is evolving in front of our eyes. The conversation begins with “We Need To Talk About” ...  Show more

Football, Everywhere ALL at Once!

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett bring you the shortest podcast we’ve ever recorded (perhaps), but one absolutely packed with ideas, stories and footballing intrigue. We begin with We Need To Talk About, focusing on a topic close to the ...  Show more

Arsenal vs Manchester United - EXPLAIN THAT?!

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett begin with a deep dive into one of the games of the season - Arsenal 2–3 Manchester United - a dramatic Premier League clash that delivered late twists, big moments, and plenty to debate. In Explain That ...  Show more