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Welcome to Route One! It’s football. Fast. No faff. Give us 15mins, we’ll give you the top stories, we’ll give you great analysis, we’ll give you a few stats and we’ll shine a spotlight on some of the non big six stories that go unnoticed elsewhere. We like world football, we like experts, and we don’t like wasting time. Route One. It’s Football. Fast. No Faff.
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This was shaping up to be a tough week for Chelsea, but has it become a much tougher week, and fixture, for Liverpool? Neil Atkinson gives his view.
What will happen first… Ange Postcegolou wins a game at Nottingham Forest or Evangelos Marinakis wielding his axe for the second time this season? Matt Davies-Adams discusses that one.
Can Borussia Dortmund keep their unbeaten start to the season going against RB Leipzig? Seb Stafford-Bloor previews that one and brings us up to speed with Dortmund’s progress.
Elsewhere, we preview the best of the weekend’s games from across the continent including a tricky clash for Real Madrid, a humdinger in Serie A, and a chance for Hearts to win the Edinburgh Derby and go five points clear in Scotland.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Neil Atkinson, Matt Davies-Adams, Seb Stafford-Bloor
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Mikel Arteta’s defence-first strategy has received a lot of flak this season. Rather than being a problem, is it actually a unique strength no one else has? We ask Tim Stillman.
Frank Lampard is proving Coventry’s great form last season was no fluke. Adrian Clarke joins us to discuss whether Lampard has now fully restored his reputation?
We ask which of the recently departed Man Utd players had the best night in the Champions League, look at a curious appointment at Rangers, and discuss two teams unbeaten at the top of their respective leagues linked by one interesting factor.
Plus of course, we’ll tell you which games we’re going to watch tonight.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Tim Stillman, Adrian Clarke
LINKS:
Read Tim Stillman’s latest Arseblog column here: https://arseblog.com/2025/10/im-yelling-timber/
And listen to Adrian on the latest episode of What the EFL?! here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qR46cY1txdo5HWnp3fOYO
Check out Joelson’s here and claim your free legal consultation: www.joelsonlaw.com/routeone
And check out our website: www.trackrecord.org
How much change is too much change? Maybe this much for Liverpool. We ask Jon Mackenzie to discuss the Reds’ tactical problems.
Will Still was without a win at Southampton since opening day until last night when they beat Sheffield United. We ask George Rhys-Julian whether Saints can now kick on.
In today’s Rock and Roll Statistics, we take a look at Santiago Mourino, Villarreal’s free signing who leads Europe’s top five leagues for tackles and interceptions.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Jon Mackenzie, George Rees-Julian
LINKS:
Find Jon’s tactical analysis here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpPY6kivd_s
Follow George’s Southampton coverage here: https://x.com/rees_julian
Check out Joelson’s here and claim your free legal consultation: www.joelsonlaw.com/routeone
And check out our website: www.trackrecord.org
Ahead of a crucial Champions League clash for Chelsea, we look ahead to what could be a definitive week for Enzo Maresca.
We speak to Benji Lanyado after Nuno Espirito Santo comes in and immediately improves West Ham.
Rock and roll statistics returns and we cast our eye over some of the lesser spotted occurrences this season including one player in the form of his life in Serie A.
And we’ll point you in the direction of a packed night of Champions League, Championship, and National League fixtures.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Benji Lanyado
LINKS:
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Arsenal were given an extremely tricky start to the Premier League with games against Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle. But they’ve come out of it just two points off the top. Scarlet Katz Roberts is impressed.
And what on earth happened in Madrid at the weekend? Dermot Corrigan is here to evaluate Julian Alavarez.
Plus, we’ve got all the rest of the scores and news ahead of another big week of European football.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Scarlet Katz Roberts, Dermot Corrigan
LINKS:
Check out Joelson’s here and claim your free legal consultation: www.joelsonlaw.com/routeone
Check out Scarlet and Lola’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/goal-difference/id1813885413
Read Dermot’s La Liga coverage here: TheAthletic.com.
And check out our website: www.trackrecord.org
After failing their first two big tests this season, Arsenal really need to pass their third. The only problem is it’s away to Newcastle. George Caulkin previews the game.
It’s 17-games-unbeaten Crystal Palace versus seven-wins-in-a-row Liverpool this Saturday. Something’s got to give, and Jim Daly offers his insight on what that might be.
We bring you up to speed with last night’s European results, have news of an awful development for Liverpool, and preview all the action from the weekend ahead including a mouth-watering Madrid derby, top of the table clashes in Ligue 1, and a sizzler of a Sunday night contest in Serie A.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: George Caulkin, Jim Daly
LINKS:
Pod on the Tyne: https://podfollow.com/podonthetyne
Jim Daly: https://www.jimdalycomedy.com/
And check out our website: www.trackrecord.org
Ahead of this weekend’s Madrid Derby, we speak to Dermot Corrigan about the impressive start Xabi Alonso has made at Real, and about whether Julian Alvarez’s midweek hat-trick can inspire Atletico to improve against their rivals.
We also get Matt Davies-Adams’ perspective on Ange Postecoglou’s start at Nottingham Forest and the emergence of Igor Jesus.
We recap the action from last night’s Europa League, Carabao Cup, and domestic football on the continent, and of course point you in the direction of tonight’s matches.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Dermot Corrigan, Matt Davies-Adams
LINKS:
Check out Matt Davies-Adams' 'What The EFL': https://open.spotify.com/show/3qR46cY1txdo5HWnp3fOYO?si=abac480206f5414d
Check out Matt Davies-Adams' 'Straight Outta Cobham': https://open.spotify.com/show/53lDxcOeOKvqI5daKPH9RB?si=bb5aa19fa7a04923
And check out our website: www.trackrecord.org
An enthralling night of Carabao Cup action left some teams dejected, others depleted, and the lucky ones delighted. We bring you up to speed with exactly which ones are which.
We take a closer look at Aberdeen - top of the table this time last year, rock bottom now as JJ Bull joins us to add his insight.
We discuss potential plans to expand the World Cup *again* and the Championship play-offs, and we’ll point you in the direction of the best matches to watch tonight.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: JJ Bull
Why does everyone get so obsessed with the Ballon d’Or? It’s an individual award in a team sport, it’s not logical to afford it so much importance. It’s like taking the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year seriously. You’re all mad.
And what’s going on at Aston Villa? They look absolutely awful this season. Jacob Tanswell is on to explain more.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Jacob Tanswell
Check out Jacob's work here: TheAthletic.com
West Ham really are in trouble now. They’ve lost four of their first five games and the fans are mutinous. Is it all Graham Potter’s fault? Probably not, but it’s hard to see how he can survive now.
Vitor Pereira should be fine. The Wolves manager signed a new three year contract shortly before losing 3-1 at home to Leeds. That’s five defeats from five for them now.
We’ve got a full round up of all the games in all the big leagues, including a chat with Seb Stafford Bloor about Harry Kane and his Ballon D’or numbers that won’t win him a Ballon D’or. Do they appreciate him more in Germany than they do in England?
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
It’s Friday, you know what that means - we preview the pick of the weekend’s action, and this is one hell of a weekend to preview.
Adrian Clarke is with us again to discuss the biggest game of the weekend, Arsenal vs Man City.
We take a look at Ruben Amorim’s future in light of the mysterious Indy Kaila’s latest revelations.
And we’ll both bring you up to speed with the final night of this week’s Champions League football and point you in the direction of every match worth watching this weekend.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Adrian Clarke
Adrian Clarke’s YouTube page is here: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianClarke-29
Liverpool have done it again. For the fifth time in a row, they’ve beaten an opponent with an extremely late goal. How are they doing this? What does it mean for Everton, who face them on Saturday? Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap is here to assess the situation.
What else happened in Europe last night? What else is happening tonight? And why are Wolves giving Vitor Pereira a new deal when he’s lost four from four?
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Neil Atkinson
Check out The Anfield Wrap: https://www.theanfieldwrap.com
It looks like Jose Mourinho is going to be back in European football before anyone expected. He’s reported to be in advanced talks with Benfica. The Athletic’s Nick Miller is here to discuss further.
We’ve got a full rundown of all of last night’s football, we’ve got a full preview of all of tonight’s football, what we haven’t got is any faff whatsoever. Listen now.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Nick Miller
The Champions League is back! And so we ask Tom Williams to give us his expert opinion on whether or not any team can prize the trophy out of PSG’s grasp?
With Spurs starting strongly under Thomas Frank, Jack Pitt Brooke joins to give an assessment of whether the new man will be able to balance domestic and European football better than the old one.
We’ll whizz you through the rest of tonight’s action, throwing a talking point or two your way that you can redirect to your friends in the pub.
And we’ll bring you news of broadcasting development, a legal entanglement, and a potential Champions League record to be broken this evening.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Tom Williams, Jack Pitt Brooke
Visit our website here: https://trackrecordmedia.org/
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And follow Jack’s Tottenham coverage here: http://theathletic.com
Ruben Amorim responded to Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City by insisting that his side are getting better. Has he got a point? We ask football analyst Ted Knutson what he thinks.
Rangers definitely aren’t getting better, they’re down in tenth. We speak to Chris Jack from the Rangers Review to ask if there’s anything Russell Martin can do to turn this around.
And we’ve got the full European rundown too, including a few things you may not have noticed.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Ted Knutson
Visit our website here: https://trackrecordmedia.org/
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Check out Rangers Review here: www.RangersReview.co.uk and here: https://www.youtube.com/@RangersReview55
Club football is back with a bang as underperforming Man City host underperforming Man Utd on Sunday. We check the mood in the camp by chatting to Andy Mitten.
Hamburg’s return to the Bundesliga has been a mixed bag so far. Ahead of their daunting trip to the Allianz to face Bayern, we get Seb Stafford-Bloor’s take.
We’ll point you in the direction of all the weekend’s best fixtures across the continent, bring you news of a selection headache for Ange Postecoglou, discuss the Premier League Player of the Month, and we’ll also have an update from the wonderful world of Football Manager.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Video Producer: Shaun Nickless
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners
Guests: Andy Mitten, Seb Stafford-Bloor
Keep up to date with all Andy’s Man Utd musings here: https://www.uwsonline.com/
And follow Seb’s Bundesliga coverage here: http://theathletic.com
Visit our website here: https://trackrecordmedia.org/
The international break was actually quite good this time but we’re naturally pleased it’s over, so we can get back to proper football.
Adrian Clarke is with us again to run the rule over Arsenal who face Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest in the early kick-off.
And George Rees-Julian offers his take on the first South Coast derby in the league since 2012 as Southampton host Portsmouth.
We’ll bring you news of Argentina’s youngest ever number 10, Australia’s new superstar, and an 82-year-old goalkeeper who has just come out of retirement.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adrian Clarke, George Rees-Julian
You can find more Arsenal analysis from Adrian here:
https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianClarke-29
And you can stay on top of all of George’s Southampton reporting here: https://x.com/rees_julian
Visit our website here: https://trackrecordmedia.org/
We said that England would find it tough in Serbia. We were wrong. Adrian Clarke drops in to tell us how good they were and what this means for Thomas Tuchel.
England scored five, Norway scored ELEVEN and they are very close to booking their place at next summer’s World Cup. Norwegian sportscaster Kasper Wikestad tells us how they got so good, so quickly.
We’ve got all the results, all the standings and a smattering of news from around the world too.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adrian Clarke, Kasper Wikestad
Find Adrian Clarke’s YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianClarke-29
Find Kasper Wikestad here:
https://www.instagram.com/kasperwikestad/
Visit our website here: https://trackrecordmedia.org/
It’s Nuno Espirito Santo out, and Ange Postecoglou in at Nottingham Forest. Matt Davies-Adams tells us what he makes of it all.
After a seventh consecutive defeat against a top 30 nation for the USMNT, we ask Mike Zimmerman what Mauricio Pochettino is getting wrong.
We’ll discuss an agreement between Man City and the Premier League, Bayer Leverkusen’s post-Eric ten Hag plan, a La Liga player who has been banned for a doping violation, and the manager who left his international team without winning a single game.
And we will of course be spotlighting the best matches to watch as the international break draws to a close.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Producer: Deane Thrussell
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Matt Davies-Adams, Mike Zimmerman
Check out The Athletic FC: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-athletic-fc-podcast/id1488521447
Check out Mike Zimmermann interviewing Nick Offerman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOCr5_L_RCM
Welcome to Route One where we are thoroughly leaning into all aspect of the international break as long as we don’t have to watch England. We’ve got all the scores and updates you need to make sense of this chaos.
But not before we speak to The Athletic’s Carl Anka about Andre Onana’s departure on loan to Trabzonspor. This was a (nearly) £50m goalkeeper, what went so wrong?
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Video Editor: Deane Thrussell
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Carl Anka, Simon Head
Check out Talk of the Devils here: https://www.youtube.com/@TOTDevils
Check out ME7 here: TheME7podcast.substack.com.
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Great podcast and it is ideal for a round-up of the day's football news, with some added quirkiness.