Football Between The Lines

Gravenberch’s dismissal gets us arguing about VAR, while Palace’s chaotic comeback against Forest gives Dan plenty to celebrate and plenty to worry about. We also get into Leeds’ impressive showing against Arsenal, Bentancur’s clash with Shaw and why Flav saying “Spurs will be fine” has upset so many people. Plus, football debates that go nowhere, wearing your club’s shirt with pride and being far too old for a big weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would a meaningful punishment for Manchester City actually look like? This week on Football Between the Lines, we get stuck into City’s financial case, debating points deductions, relegation, stripped titles and what it could all mean for the rest of football. We also discuss Chelsea’s Abramovich era, sportswashing and whether spending rules protect the game or simply protect the clubs already at the top. Elsewhere, Flav recalls a disastrous attempt to interview Ossie Ardiles and explains why sharing a studio with Sean Dyche wasn’t quite what he expected. Plus, Celtic’s struggles, your comments and the continuing argument over vinegar on beans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manchester derby delivers another VAR argument, but are Manchester United’s problems the bigger story? We debate Foden’s red card, Bruno’s role in it and whether City look ready to push Arsenal all the way. Elsewhere, Hull keep upsetting expectations, Chelsea’s defending raises questions and Coventry’s miserable start prompts an uncomfortable Frank Lampard comparison. Flav explains why he’s still positive about Tottenham despite the missing goals, while Dan searches for some normality at Crystal Palace. Plus, Harry Kane’s Bayern legacy, the managers you want to see fail and a listener’s question about taking penalties to escape prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode we're talking about everything football has become and everything it still gets right. Adam Wharton’s mum becomes an away-end icon, Manchester City can’t fill their end in an FA Cup final, Liverpool fans turn on Arne Slot, and we wonder whether modern football has lost something along the way. There’s Alonso to Chelsea, Scottish football madness, old terrace stories, kids falling in love with the game for the first time, and Spurs somehow stumbling towards safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back to talk chaos in the National League, West Ham nearly giving Spurs a favour, the VAR call that may have changed everything, and the strange emotional gymnastics of needing Arsenal to win but still feeling sick when they do. There’s also a row about celebrating in the wrong end, local fans versus global fans, Palace’s European push, Iraola rumours, Ismaila Sarr being ridiculous, and why trying to work out relegation and European permutations is basically impossible after a few pints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back after a bit of a break and there’s a lot to get through. We talk Spurs finally turning up away at Villa and what’s changed under De Zerbi, while Palace fans start dreaming about a European final after a ridiculous semi first leg. There’s also a proper look at the title race, why City don’t feel quite the same, and whether Arsenal have basically got it done. We get into Villa’s weird vibe, Forest fans celebrating early, and why football always finds a way to humble you. There’s chat about relegation nerves, what it actually feels like when it matters, and why those moments hit different. Plus loads of tangents. World Cup apathy, ownership and money in football, Championship chat, Hearts chasing history, and somehow a story involving a goal celebration and zero dignity. Standard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the chaos at Chelsea after Liam Rosenior’s exit and ask who is really to blame. We get into the financial mess, the ownership model, the sporting directors, the long contracts, and why none of it seems to point towards an actual football vision. Then we drift into social media misery, World Cup songs, shark chat, Arsenal podcasters, and the usual nonsense from the questions. A proper wander, but a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into a mad weekend of football, from Spurs losing again at Sunderland and edging closer to relegation, to Arsenal wobbling under pressure and Man City suddenly looking like Man City again. There’s chat about Romero’s injury, the psychology of title races, why booing your own team helps no one, plus Chelsea’s mess, Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup ban drama, listener questions, and decent chunk on sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices