The Joy of Football

Dec 11 2024 37 ep. 77 mins 15

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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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Premier League STREAMING Service, COMMENTATING on NEW Coaches, Christmas Song & More

Dec 11 2024 64 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about about how football ticketing prices are out of control and how the game will be affected by a Netflix style streaming service. We have our usual 'Three of the Best' (featuring Amad Diallo, Jadon Sancho, Enzo Maresca & more), Martin's letter is on set-peices (and how they were like penalties against Ma

MAGIC of the CUP, LIVERPOOL Should Win The PREM, Soulless Stadia & Martin's Busy Week

Dec 02 2024 71 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Liverpool's form and how they SHOULD win the Premier League. We have our usual 'Three of the Best', Neil's VOICE OF PASSION is on fatigue and performance levels after international breaks, Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on his busy week of commentating, and stoppage is all about the magic of the cup.J

SIR ALEX Giving Martin the HAIR DRYER, Two WORLD CUP Commentaries in ONE DAY, Tuchel's ENGLAND & End of Man City Era

Nov 25 2024 94 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Man City's struggles, Martin's experience of commentating two Italia '90 games in one day (via a moped), the time Sir Alex Ferguson gave Martin the HAIR DRYER over leaked team news, we have our usual Three of the Best, and Neil shares his choice for who should replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host

DAVID PLEAT - Life as DIRECTOR of FOOTBALL, Saving LUTON, SPURS, Di Canio & ELTON JOHN

Nov 17 2024 66 mins

On this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett are joined by David Pleat to discuss everything, from his time as a Player, Player-Manager, Manager to being the Director of Football at Spurs. Crazy stories of Di Canio flipping tables, fielding three Goalkeepers at Anfield, Elton John buying fish & chip, and MORE! An episode not t

Aguero Shirt Winner, Real Madrid, Man City & Arsenal STRUGGLES & MORE

Nov 11 2024 86 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal’s struggles, the fallen giants of Huddersfield, the impact of Korean and Japanese players in football today, we compare the likes of Alan Smith and Kai

ALAN SMITH on MAKING FIFA, Phone Calls from SIR ALEX, WINNING the LEAGUE at Liverpool & SO Much MORE

Nov 03 2024 55 mins

On this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Alan discuss their time providing their voices for FIFA, moments on the gantry, commentary, Football Journalism, Alan’s career, Anfield 89, phone calls from Sir Alex and so much more.We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in

TEN HAG SACKED During RECORDING, Barca STARS & Coaching Methods & More

Oct 29 2024 78 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett react, LIVE, to the news of Erik Ten Hag being sacked as Manchester United Manager. Watch the moment Producer Billy broke the news whilst mid-recording, as see what the guys make of Ten Hag’s time at United, and what they need going forward. Neil’s VOICE OF PASSION is all about One-to-One T

Mbappé OR Henry, Headers, OPTA, & SPECIAL Games

Oct 20 2024 102 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, we’re COMPARISONS. Mbappé and Henry, Rice and Viera, Rodri and Roy Keane... and Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert? Okay. Martin's Letter this week is on Premier League headers and how OPTA registers certain stats, the VOICE OF PASSION is in a double helping (response to desegregated crowds, and Neil & Emma Hayes' distas

ENGLAND MANAGERS, Laws of the Game, Fallen Giants & MORE

Oct 14 2024 73 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, we’re talking England, Managers, moments and everything that's come with supporting the Three Lions. We have our regular 'Three of the Best', a new segment 'There Used to be Giants' (starting with Oldham), and in Neil's Voice of Passion he stresses the need for "justice"!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announc

WHY Big Clubs Should SHOP in the CHAMPIONSHIP, Brentford go Early, Harry Potter & More

Oct 08 2024 80 mins

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, we start with Martin's Letter from the Gantry on Harry Potter... kind of. We have our regular 'Three of the Best', discuss Brentford's habit of scoring early, compare Tony Adams & Gabriel, discuss the state of the Nations League and much more.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist)