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Football Between The Lines. Another podcast about the beautiful game. Brought to you by Dan Cook of the infamous HLTCO twitter account, and Flav Batemen of The Fighting Cock podcast and James and Flav for Now... Football Between The Lines is a twice weekly podcast, blending well-rounded football opinion with emotional and somewhat reactionary punchiness.
The well rounded balanced opinion versus the emotional somewhat reactionary opinion. You don’t need another football podcast in your life, but you should listen to Football Between The Lines anyway.
Twice weekly reaction podcast to biggest talking points that week through the season - and if something big breaks, we’ll be all over it as well.
Dan is a renowned broadcaster, and the owner of one of football’s most well known twitter accounts, HLTCO. Stan Collymore still hates his guts.
Flav is known mostly for presenting the best Spurs podcast out there.... The Fighting Cock.
Football Between The Lines will be out every Tuesday and Friday… but make sure you subscribe and auto download so you don’t miss an episode!
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1A packed one. We get into what makes a first European away so special, the long-throw towel saga and whether an eight-second rule for throw-ins makes sense, Jack Grealish’s reboot at Everton versus life under Pep, and how player moves can misfire even for elite talents. There’s chat on XG versus screamers, the Premier League’s global machine compared with the Bundesliga, Rangers traditions, and a mailbag that ranges from 90s Ibrox to managers’ touchline fits. Plus: social media pile-ons, brand-building in football, and the power of a great terrace chant.
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With Dan away on Palace’s European adventure, Rory Jennings jumps into the hot seat with Flav for a lively, wide-ranging episode. The lads trade first-away-day stories in Prague, then dive into Frank Lampard’s legacy on and off the pitch, including the incredible match-worn shirt he sent Rory. There’s a big chat on Chelsea under Maresca, Coventry’s surge, and whether Liverpool can walk the league even as Florian Wirtz beds in. They pick apart Arteta vs Guardiola at the Etihad, debate Salah’s mega deal, and ask if United should pull the trigger on Amorim now or wait to save cash. Listener questions bring the heat: would you let your son become a legend for your fiercest rival, and what’s the best strike partnership of the Premier League era?
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Palace make it 18 unbeaten with a delirious 90+7 winner over Liverpool, and we unpack what’s changed under Glasner, whether the run is sustainable, and where the ceiling really sits. We also look at Spurs’ chance creation wobble, Arsenal’s title credentials, the ongoing Amarim-at-United saga, VAR’s handball chaos, West Ham’s pivot to Nuno, the economics of managerial payouts, hooliganism then vs now, and why developing strikers from the academy is so hard.
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A lively run through Graham Potter chaos on Football Twitter, West Ham’s managerial pivot, Arteta’s press conference cringe, the XG culture war, Liverpool’s late-goal aura vs xPoints, Palace’s unbeaten run getting mainstream attention, promoted sides check-in, and the pain-games you still feel in your bones. Plus a cracking tangent on the “HMRC of football” calling out tall tales in podcasts.
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Palace are 17 unbeaten in all comps: so why does nobody talk about it? Dan and Flav go deep on MOTD’s blinkers, Glasner’s impact, Liverpool’s grinding perfection, and Arsenal’s second‑half chokehold on Man City that forced Pep into a back‑five. Plus: ‘bottle job’ nonsense in September, West Ham’s malaise under Potter, Wolves/Nuno hypotheticals, the ‘United Strand’ stadium flashpoint, and a wholesome detour through Teletext and Spotify docs. Listener questions throughout.
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Derby chaos, social media limbs and football’s new kick off tactic. We relive Millwall versus Palace from inside the home end, the police lines and the penalty shootout. We get into the emerging Palace, Spurs and Forest beef, whether Ange’s setbacks invite schadenfreude, and why some moments mean little if you do not win. Plus: rugby style territory from kick off, direct football’s rise, Liverpool’s late winners and emotional fatigue, and a brief detour into La Liga patience too.
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Team sheets in number order are melting brains, and it’s not just a design quirk. We dive into why clubs do it and why it’s awful for fans. Then the big one: Manchester United under Amorim: style vs substance, results, and whether there’s any way out. Bournemouth look the real deal under Iraola, Spurs are thriving by doing the simple things well under Thomas Frank, and West Ham feel lost on and off the pitch. We read a blistering Chelsea mailbag on Maresca, unpack dynamic ticket pricing, debate leaving early, and end with a very football-away-end Millwall story.
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We start with ticket chaos from Radiohead to the World Cup, then dig into FIFA’s dynamic pricing and what it does to real fans. We relive Spurs’ StubHub era, talk loyalty points, and explain why stadiums without roots feel empty. We also hit Chelsea’s FA charges, the Mudryk saga, West Ham vs Spurs, the Manchester derby, and why Southampton vs Portsmouth might be the weekend’s spiciest fixture.
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We react to Nottingham Forest sacking Nuno Espírito Santo and the looming Ange Postecoglou links, weigh up whether Ange can adapt, and debate what Forest might look like in Europe. We also chew over City’s sponsorship settlement optics, Ten Hag’s rocky reset at Leverkusen, Spurs ownership signals from Vinai Venkatesham, and the weekend’s fixtures. Listener notes on intros, live shows, Shelbourne away, and a few laughs round out a brisk, punchy episode.
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Flav and Dan react to Daniel Levy’s exit, weighing two decades of off-pitch success against a passive, reactive footballing culture that never translated into trophies. They debate what changes under Venkatesham and a non-exec chair, whether this is a prelude to a sale, and why aggression in the market matters more than raw spend. They branch into Sesko’s “Premier League is highest level” comments, the pace and punishment of the Prem, and artistry vs system football. There is chat on loyalty, Kane’s legacy choice, Palace’s front-office reset, and a lively Q&A touching route-one’s return, Pep’s 25 soldiers, and more.
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Deadline Day delivers peak chaos as Crystal Palace dominate the narrative. We unpack the Marc Guehi to Liverpool saga, Glasner’s hard line, and the PR fallout if a captain leaves late. We zoom out on transfer-window theatre, agents, leaks, and why winning the window often fools fans. City’s Donnarumma gamble, Trafford’s role, and Everton optimism all get a look. Our VAR fix? Full speed only. We also tackle listener questions on Rangers pain, United patience, and fandom origin stories. Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and honest frustration at football’s circus, plus context on contracts, PSR pressure, and planning for Europe.
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We cover a packed week of football, starting with Palace’s nervous Conference League qualifier and reflecting on Rangers’ disastrous 9-1 defeat to Brugge. We debate Celtic’s shock Champions League exit and the curious case of Kazakhstan’s inclusion in UEFA. We then turn to Manchester United and Amorim’s crisis, questioning Ratcliffe’s role in their decline. From Sancho and Mainoo transfer sagas to Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle, we explore how modern players handle contracts and loyalty. We also tackle Fabrizio Romano vs David Ornstein, deadline day rumours, standout signings, potential flops, and answer your listener questions.
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In this episode of Football Between the Lines, we dive into the chaos at Selhurst Park as Palace and Forest clash on and off the pitch. We talk about the fallout from Dan’s banner on Marinakis, the Gibbs-White saga, and why Forest fans are so defensive. We debate the risks of overplaying from the back, Spurs’ newfound pragmatism under Thomas Frank, and Bruno Fernandes’ bizarre penalty distraction. We explore Donnarumma’s surprising exit from PSG, City’s goalkeeping situation, and Spurs’ transfer frustrations. We finish with listener questions on Eze, Levy’s future, Conor Gallagher, and whether our podcast is secretly cursed.
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We break down one of the most painful transfer sagas in recent Spurs history as Arsenal swoop in to sign Eberechi Eze. We talk through how Levy’s dithering left Tottenham exposed, how Arsenal had their ducks in a row, and why this latest episode highlights the gulf in ambition between the two clubs. From Palace’s side, we hear how the deal unfolded, what it means for their summer, and the frustrations of Gary Cotterill’s antics at open training. We finish with listener questions, a few laughs, and some reflections on what this all says about Spurs, Palace, and football itself.
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This week, we dive into a packed weekend of football drama. From Darren England’s controversial VAR call at Stamford Bridge to Crystal Palace’s remarkable unbeaten run under Oliver Glasner, we break down the big talking points with passion and perspective. Spurs’ pursuit of Eberechi Eze sparks our debate on transfers, loyalty, and the way players conduct themselves. We also talk about the hate watch on Arsenal’s new striker, reflect on Man United’s progress, City’s resurgence, and why Jarrod Bowen seems happy at West Ham.
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In this episode, we dive into the return of the Premier League with all its anticipation, drama, and absurdity. From Kieran Bowie’s outrageous volley to the merits of scrapping extra time, we cover the weekend’s standout fixtures and storylines, including Alexander Isak’s Newcastle standoff and the latest fan optimism survey. We debate the 3pm blackout, Sky’s pricing, and whether moving league fixtures abroad is inevitable. Along the way, we explore football’s “aggro” factor, the culture clash of guards of honour, and which Premier League manager hosts the best BBQ.
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Crystal Palace’s first-ever European adventure has taken a bitter twist. Three months after winning the FA Cup, they’ve been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after UEFA ruled they breached multi-club ownership rules. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the decision, leaving fans furious and the club considering legal action against former shareholder John Textor. We break down what happened, why it matters, and how it could impact Palace’s finances, transfers, and ambitions this season. From Guehi’s future to Glasner’s recruitment plans, we explore whether Palace can turn frustration into another historic trophy run.
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We break down Crystal Palace’s Community Shield win over Liverpool, from Dean Henderson’s penalty mastery to Justin Devenny’s remarkable rise from the Scottish lower leagues. We run through Football365’s bold season predictions, including Chelsea’s title chances, the promoted sides’ survival hopes, and whether Arteta could be sacked. There’s chat on Jack Grealish’s potential move to Everton, Spurs’ pursuit of Savinho, and Johan Visser’s decision to favour Newcastle over Liverpool. We answer listener questions on the Overlap appearance, Manchester United’s finances, and the nicest pundits we’ve met off air. Plus, we debate whether Palace could win a European trophy this season.
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We dive into Manchester United’s surprise spending spree, questioning how a club with no European football can shell out so much under PSR constraints. We also unpack the Alexander Isak situation — why the timing of his transfer push makes no sense, and what Newcastle should do next. Dan reflects on being on The Overlap, the pressures of fan media, and the strange feedback that follows. Plus, we explore luxury tax in football, the future of broadcast rights, and how match-going fans are being left behind. Oh, and we’ve definitely had enough of the Palace vs Forest CAS case. For now.
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We break from our usual Monday slot to bring you an early episode packed with big talking points. We kick off with Alexander Isak’s push for a Liverpool move and how it compares to Harry Kane, Luka Modric, and Ivan Toney. We debate loyalty, contracts, and why some players stay when others force their way out. We also discuss Son Heung-min’s legacy, the ethics of a North London Derby in Hong Kong, and whether pre-season derbies help or hinder. Plus, Dan gives his full Premier League predictions — from relegation battles to title winners — and we react in real time.
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