Let's Be Having You! The 00s Football Podcast

As we approach the start of the 2026 World Cup, we take a look back at the previous three tournaments and deliver our rankings! But before that we hear about Alex falling asleep at a Boyzone concert despite Ronan and the boys’ best efforts on stage! We dig into your 00’s correspondence - this time, it’s Huddersfield Town being stood up by Phil Parkinson, resulting in one passive aggressive chairman! Plus, we are joined by THE star of the ’94 World Cup in the USA - the one and only John Aldridge! And we of course the question about that infamous bust up on the touchline! If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look at some of the decade’s most infamous fights. From Martin Keown losing his mind and sparking a brawl at Old Trafford to Alan Pardew and Arsene Wenger squaring up on the touchline. There are handbags between Arsenal and Chelsea in Cardiff, while Newcastle United teammates Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer attempt to knock seven bells out of one another. And of course, how could we forget… Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt on Marco Materazzi… If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by comedian James Gill to discuss the highs and lows of following Crystal Palace in the 00's. James talks about how Iain Dowie changed his life, why he's more charismatic than Denzel Washington and James Cameron and what it's like to be strangled by the man himself. And there's of course the Jason McAteer moment that lives rent free in James' head, and why one minute with Neil Warnock means one minute! We'll see you soon for the next series, but in the meantime, if you want a regular fix of Let’s Be Having You head over to the LBHY fan club at letsbehavingyou.com If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look at some of the 00’s most crazy press conferences. From Joe Kinnear’s foul-mouthed tirade at the press in his FIRST news conference as Newcastle United manager to Ian Holloway’s attempts to analogise a home win over Chesterfield. Geoffrey Richmond’s bizarre effort to appease Leeds United fans also comes up, while of course it’s a FACT that we covered Rafa Benitez’s meltdown. If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by quite simply a legend of British sports broadcasting, multi-award winning journalist and documentary maker Gabriel Clarke. Part 1 of the podcast came out last Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Gabriel looks back at the start of his career, in particular his role as a reporter on Saint and Greavsie, and host of Football League Extra. He also lifts the lid on what really happens when ITV and the BBC go head-to-head at World Cups and European Championships - especially when both channels end up in the same hotel. Plus, we dig into your correspondence, exploring everything from a world populated by clones of Pierluigi Collina to the chaos of Thomas Gravesen acting as Wayne Rooney’s driving instructor. If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by writer Guillem Balague to discuss Spanish football in the 00’s. Part 1 of the podcast came out last Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Guillem looks back on his big break with Sky Sports in 1997 and tells us what it was like covering some massive stories - like Luís Figo’s move from Barcelona to Real Madrid, the whole Galácticos era, and David Beckham rocking up in Madrid in 2003. We also find out why Spanish fans whip out those famous white handkerchiefs when they want a manager gone. Of course, we get into Barcelona, how Pep Guardiola totally changed the game, and the Spain national team’s ridiculous spell of dominance. And yes, we dive into your messages too - more 00s VAR madness, and the all-important question: did James Beattie really sample an Eminem track before Southampton’s FA Cup final against Arsenal in 2003? If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So… the Dream Team watchalong odyssey begins! Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! We start with the first ever episode of the cult show as Harchester United take on Chelsea in the third round of the Coca-Cola Cup. Big Ron Atkinson is at the helm for The Dragons, the match against Chelsea has been moved to 5pm on police advice and youth team captain Dean Hocknell is shagging in the boardroom after rejecting Beppe di Marco’s sister. If that hasn’t got you hooked, nothing will! If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we’re joined by former Southampton, Blackburn, and Bolton striker Kevin Davies. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Kevin reflects on his early days at Chesterfield, that unforgettable FA Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough, and what it was like sharing a dressing room with Sean Dyche. He opens up about his breakthrough season in the Premier League with Southampton, and how his big-money move to Blackburn Rovers didn’t quite go to plan. Of course, we also dive into his time under Big Sam Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers in the 00's - it’s every bit as entertaining as you’d hope! But did Big Sam really make the players take breathalyser tests? Plus, we get stuck into your correspondence - including some top-tier insider info on the burgers at Millwall. If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for the second instalment of Big Ron Manager! Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Tensions continue to rise at Peterborough United as manager Steve Bleasdale attempts to keep the club’s promotion push on track. Key defender Mark Arber has got the shits, striker James Quinn needs eye drops for conjunctivitis and owner Barry Fry keeps splashing cash on lavish buffets. Can Bleao start making valid points and prevent himself from losing the dressing room? Well, if his cake analogy is anything to go by….we suspect not. If you’ve got anything to contribute to the show, you know what to do: hello@letsbehavingyou.com As a reminder, as the QK fan club transitions to the LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes, PLUS you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY. So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we’re joined by former Motherwell, Everton, Birmingham, and Scotland forward James McFadden. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! James shares stories from his early days - growing up with Glasgow’s most famous chippy as the family business and making his professional debut only after shovelling snow off the pitch. He recalls missing his flight home after his Scotland debut, and reflects on those unforgettable goals against the Netherlands and France. James also opens up about his time at Everton, including Pierluigi Collina’s memorable refereeing performance in the Champions League clash with Villarreal. Plus, we dig into your correspondence, so there’s more 00’s VAR. If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x NORD VPN: http://nordvpn.com/lbhy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we're joined by comedian Henry Paker - one third of the brilliant Three Bean Salad podcast - as we revisit Back to the Floor: Into the Lions' Den - Millwall FC (2000), where club owner Theo Paphitis tries to shake things up behind the scenes. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Food takes centre stage in this documentary - can Theo survive dodgy pies, a toast-related standoff with the players, and a debate over whether staff should be allowed to take burgers home? And then there’s Putty, the unforgettable Millwall kitman… you’re welcome in advance for introducing him into your life. Plus, we delve into your correspondence - so more of David Beckham being shit at penalties AND our very first 00’s VAR! If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, we are joined by former England, Southampton and Everton striker James Beattie. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! James talks about being an elite swimmer as a youngster and trading that in to scoop up dog shit at the Blackburn Rovers training ground. He also chats about playing alongside Matt Le Tissier at Southampton, his theory for not being picked for Euro 2004 and tearing up Doug Ellis’ front garden. Plus, we dig into your correspondence, including a look back at The Match and a quite sensational goalkeeping display from comedian Terry Alderton. Terry Alderton in The Match: https://youtu.be/3-Tfxou6foA?si=Q1nNoSIRSbQMgHHn If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices