The Joy of Football

Mar 03 2025 49 ep. 77 mins 19

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The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.

Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World!

On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface.

So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football!

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WHO is the Most Natural GOAL SCORER Ever?

Mar 03 2025 73 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the most 'natural' goal scorers from ever decade (starting with 1950). Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on West Ham. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the Worl

Amazing ASTON VILLA, More POOR Refs, Inside Brentford & More

Feb 24 2025 72 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin 'Need to Talk About' Manchester City & Newcastle. What has happened to City, and can Newcastle finally win a trophy? Neil has a nice VOICE OF PASSION (for once) discussing the wonderful display from Aston Villa with their mascots, from Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity, against Chelsea. Martin's lette

Is There ANYONE Like Messi, Manchester United Relegation, Last Merseyside Derby, Struggling Chelsea & More

Feb 17 2025 97 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin compare players to the one and only Lionel Messi, we have 'We Need To Talk About' featuring the struggles of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Then it's on to 'The Way We Were' in which Neil and Martin discuss Manchester United's relegation in 1974, and we finish with our usual 'Three of the Best'.

OVERPRICED Tickets, Undercooked Spurs, Torres 'Round the Keeper & More

Feb 10 2025 88 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England game and then a Champions League final just a few days apart, Neil's trip with Chelsea tp Barcelona in the days before Torres went round

Is Football DECREASING, Arsenal's Youth, Father/Son Footballers & More

Feb 05 2025 87 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the state of football. Is it delining? Has it already? Martin's Letter from the Gantry is about Arsenal's Youth players, we have comparisons of football Dads and their Football sons, and much more. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of th

JOEL WARD On Football THEN vs NOW, Micky Stewart & More

Jan 29 2025 75 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our usual Three of the Best, Neil’s VOICE OF PASSION is on Injuries after a Summer of International Tournaments, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry

MATT JARVIS - Playing for England, Becoming a DOF, Gay Magazine Covers & More

Jan 20 2025 68 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by MATT JARVIS to chat about his playing career, On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by MATT JARVIS to chat about his playing career, the road to him becoming a Director of Football, his Table Tennis Champion Parents (plural), West Ham, Wolves, Gillingham… and the time he app

When LAMPARD, JOHN TERRY & DROGBA BATTERED NEIL, The FA Cup 3rd Round & MORE

Jan 14 2025 72 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast Martin and Neil discuss the recent FA Cup 3rd Round (including Arsenal vs Manchester United), compare Liverpools players past and present, dive into English Managers, and go over the unique history of Coventry City. Neil gets battered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckSCLVgMhVM Martin gets thrown in pool: https://x.com/stusfo

TROY DEENEY on Being a CAPTAIN at WEMBLEY in an FA CUP FINAL

Jan 07 2025 88 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're joined by Troy Deeney, as we discuss the beauty that is the FA Cup. On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're joined by Troy Deeney, as we discuss the beauty that is the FA Cup. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Ma

MARTIN TYLER Q&A, His Players of the Season SO FAR & MORE

Jan 03 2025 64 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're down a Neil Barnett, but Martin is giving his picks for Players of the Season (so far), and answering viewer questions. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! Hosted by The R