Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast

This week is packed with huge drama, massive scoreline swings, emotional penalty shootouts, two amazing listener voice notes… and some seriously spicy movement on the predictions leaderboard. Two matches. Three points for Issy. One point for George. The comeback is officially ON. • Arsenal 3–0 Sunderland — Issy calls the exact score for a perfect two-point bonus • Manchester United Women 2–0 Leicester — Issy nails the result George picks up one point from the Arsenal match… meaning the leaderboard now stands at George 11 – Issy 9. The gap tightens. The tension rises. A full match report from Issy’s cup game — including a late equaliser, a cold-blooded penalty shootout, and not one but two incredible saves. Safe to say… Issy was in full goalkeeper superhero mode. To celebrate the brand-new Ultimate Football Heroes book all about Vini Jr, the quiz this week is focused on the Real Madrid superstar. • Did he score the Champions League winning goal? • Did he start at Manchester City? • Has he won FIFA Men’s Player of the Year? Two statements are true. One is a lie. Did you spot it? A brother–sister duo join the show: • Poppy shares news of her first ever hat-trick and her love for Chloe Kelly. • Toby, also known as The Assist King, talks about playing on the wings, supporting Liverpool, and seeing an incredible tackle right in front of the Kop. Two brilliant messages from two brilliant young footballers. Two massive fixtures ahead: • Manchester City v Newcastle in the Premier League • Chelsea Women v Liverpool Women in the WSL Issy goes bold. George goes bolder. And only one of them can close (or extend) that small but crucial gap… Send in YOUR predictions and take them on! Thanks for joining us for Episode 13. Keep practising, keep scoring, keep saving (like Issy!), and keep loving the beautiful game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode kicks off with a cracking joke from Issy and only gets better from there. We’ve got huge Premier League talking points, WSL surprises, academy insights, and a brand new game called Pitch Perfect. Two matches, two curveballs. • Liverpool 4–1 Newcastle • London City Lionesses 2–1 Brighton George grabs one point for calling the Liverpool win, while Issy stays on 6. The leaderboard now stands at George 10 – Issy 6, and the comeback is still very much being promised… This week’s quiz is packed with football facts, legends, record-breakers, and a couple of sneaky trick questions. Do you know: • How many matches Premier League teams actually play? • Whether Haaland has passed 100 goals? • Who the real Invincibles were? Play along and send in your score — bonus points for anyone who gets all 6. Emily joins the show to share her Chelsea Women support, a very cool story from school, and a bold prediction for the WSL. Issy and George react to her thoughts and break down Chelsea’s tough season so far. You told us you loved stadium quizzes — so here’s a twist. We name the team… You guess their home ground. From Anfield to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to the mighty Moss Rose, how many can you get right? Two big fixtures coming up: • Arsenal v Sunderland in the Premier League • Leicester City Women v Manchester United Women in the WSL Issy predicts tight battles. George predicts goal fests. Who’s right this week? Send your predictions in to challenge the hosts! Thanks for joining us for Episode 12. Keep practising, keep scoring, keep saving (if you’re Issy), and keep enjoying the beautiful game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week kicks off with a cracking football joke and only gets better from there. Massive WSL shock results, tight Premier League battles, and a brand new quiz make this one of our most fun episodes yet. Two huge matches last week… and total chaos. • Manchester City beat Wolves 2–0 • Arsenal stunned Chelsea with a historic win at Stamford Bridge Issy and George both score a single point in the Premier League fixture, but miss out completely in the WSL match. The leaderboard remains locked at George 9 – Issy 6. The tension builds… This week’s message comes from another George — and he absolutely steals the show. A brilliant update on Macclesfield’s FA Cup run, his academy life, and some all–round top–tier enthusiasm. Issy and George respond with stories from their own academy days… including an unexpected Georgia Stanway connection! A brand new game! This time the hosts give the team, and you must guess the stadium. Six questions… starting simple and quickly getting seriously tricky. From Anfield to Kingsmeadow to a special shout-out for Macclesfield’s Moss Rose, this quiz will test even the biggest footy brains. Two exciting matches to call: • Liverpool v Newcastle in the Premier League • Brighton v London City Lionesses in the WSL Issy predicts double draws. George predicts double 2–1 scorelines. Who’s right? Will Issy close the gap? Send in YOUR predictions to take on the hosts. Thanks for joining us for another brilliant episode. Keep training, keep supporting your team, keep sending those jokes, and keep dreaming big. We’ll see you next week! Predictions RecapListener Voice NotePitch Perfect – New Stadium QuizThis Week’s Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And what a week of football drama it has been. The AFCON final delivered one of the wildest endings we’ve ever seen… a walk-off moment, a missed panenka, extra-time madness, and a heroic performance from Sadio Mané. Issy and George break down every twist and turn. Our hosts went big last week, predicting goals galore… but Manchester United stunned everyone with a huge win in the derby, and Chelsea dominated their FA Cup tie. Issy and George both pick up a single point, keeping the leaderboard at George 9 : Issy 6. Still plenty of time for an Issy comeback! Luca joins the show with a brilliant message — sharing his football thoughts, his cup final hopes, and a fantastic question about PSR rules. George and Issy break down what PSR really means using the clearest explanation yet. Can clubs spend whatever they want? Not quite! A brand new game! Six stadiums, six clubs, and some seriously tricky questions. From Old Trafford to the San Siro, can you name which team plays where? Play along and see if you can beat Issy’s score. Two massive matches ahead: • Manchester City v Wolves in the Premier League • Chelsea v Arsenal in a huge WSL clash Will City bounce back? Will Chelsea keep their winning streak alive? Send in YOUR predictions to take on the hosts. Thanks for listening to Episode 10. Keep scoring, keep saving, keep smiling, and keep loving the beautiful game. We’ll see you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week was absolute football chaos. Managers getting sacked, shock FA Cup results, and a TEN–GOAL Manchester City performance… plus one of the greatest consolation goals ever scored. Izzy and George break it all down with plenty of laughs. Predictions Recap Two matches last week… two nil-nil draws. Neither Issy nor George saw it coming, meaning zero points all round. The leaderboard stays at George 8 – Issy 5, and the comeback is still well and truly on. Listener Voice Note Friend of the show Harry returns with predictions for Sunderland v Palace and Spurs v West Ham. Last time he nailed a perfect prediction — can he keep his streak going? Issy and George react to his thoughts and discuss the latest at Crystal Palace. True or False Quiz It’s time for a huge football quiz all about world records, bizarre facts, and historic firsts. Six statements. Some true. Some false. Can you beat George and Issy? After the break, the answers are revealed — including some jaw-dropping stats. This Week’s Predictions Two big fixtures: • Manchester City v Manchester United in the Premier League • Chelsea v Crystal Palace in the Women’s FA Cup Lots of goals predicted… and maybe some surprises. What do YOU think will happen? Email your predictions to take on the hosts. Thanks for joining us for Episode 9. Keep practising, keep playing, keep saving those shots (Issy), and keep dreaming big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. Issy has survived the coldest match of her life, George is reconsidering his football loyalties, and together they dive into another brilliant week of football chat. Predictions Recap Last week we tackled Bournemouth v Arsenal. Issy went 3–1, George went 2–1, and the real score was 3–2 to Arsenal. One point each, no exact-score bonus, meaning the leaderboard now stands at George 8 – Issy 5. Still plenty of time for Issy to close the gap. Listener Voice Note This week we hear from Toby, who has big opinions about Chelsea’s manager situation. Issy and George break down what’s going on at the club, who could take over, and why the decision might be more complicated than it looks. Guess the Team Quiz Six clues, both men’s and women’s records included, getting easier as you go. Can you figure out the club before clue number six? After the break, Issy and George reveal the answer and talk about what makes the mystery club so successful. This Week’s Predictions Two huge matches: • Arsenal v Liverpool in the Premier League • Arsenal v Manchester United in the WSL Goals? Drama? Freezing weather? Issy and George give their predictions — and you can send yours in too. Thanks for joining us for Episode 8. Don’t forget to email in your voice notes, match reports, and predictions. Keep playing, keep enjoying your football, and keep dreaming big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. We hope you had an amazing Christmas. Issy is here celebrating her birthday week, and George has survived the festive football marathon. This episode is filled with Christmas fun, football chatter, and your brilliant voice notes. Santa’s Football Gifts Last time we shared football managers’ letters to Santa. This week, George reveals what presents Santa actually delivered to some of the biggest football stars. From Pickford’s new sun cap to Haaland’s emergency comb supply, it gets very festive. Predictions Recap Issy went for a 2–2 draw. George predicted a 3–2 goal fest. But Chelsea v Aston Villa finished 2–1 to Villa, meaning no one picks up points this round. The leaderboard stays at George 7, Issy 4. Still plenty of time left in the season. Listener Voice Note This week we hear from Harry, a huge Crystal Palace fan. Issy and George talk Palace Christmas merch, fan traditions, and why football feels extra special in December. Thank you Harry for getting in touch. The Toughest Quiz Yet This week’s challenge is all about international top goal scorers. England, Brazil, Germany, men’s and women’s teams. Six big questions. Six big clues. Did you get full marks? After the break, Issy and George reveal all the answers and crown this week’s quiz champions. Predictions for Next Week With no WSL fixtures this weekend, our focus is on Bournemouth v Arsenal. George goes 2–0 Arsenal and Issy predicts 3–1 Arsenal. What do you think? Email your predictions and see if you can beat our scoreboard. Thank You for ListeningThis is our final episode of the year. Thank you for joining us throughout 2025. Have a brilliant New Year and we’ll see you in 2026. Keep playing, keep practising, and keep dreaming big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas and welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. Issy the shot stopper is here feeling festive, and George returns still limping slightly from his hamstring injury but determined not to miss our Christmas special. Santa’s Football Letters George kicks things off with something very surprising. He has somehow got hold of letters that football managers have written to Santa, from Mikel Arteta asking for the Premier League title to Serena Wiegman wanting a brand new trophy cabinet. Even Wolves’ manager Rob Edwards makes a very desperate request. Predictions Recap Last week we predicted Everton v Arsenal in the Premier League and Sunderland v Ipswich in the WSL Cup. Arsenal won, as expected, but the real drama came in the WSL Cup, where Sunderland came from behind to win. That means George picks up two points for the exact score and keeps his lead on the scoreboard, now 7–4. Listener Voice Note This week we hear from Freddy, who scored a brilliant hat trick in his match. George talks about the joy of scoring three goals, while Issy explains the pressure and pride of being in goal. Big thank you to Freddy for sending in such a brilliant message. Two Truths and a Lie Our festive game this week is all about footballer-turned-Strictly star Karen Carney. Did she debut for England in 2005? Did she score a huge number of goals? Did she play for Team GB at the London Olympics? One of these is a lie. After the break we reveal the truth and celebrate Karen’s incredible career. Predictions for Next Week Our next big fixture to predict is Chelsea v Aston Villa. George goes bold with a 3–2 thriller for Chelsea, while Issy calls a 2–2 draw with lots of action at both ends. What do you think will happen? Email your predictions to ufhpodcast@gmail.com and see if you can beat our score system. Thank You for Listening Thank you for joining us for our festive football episode. Share it with friends, family, Santa and the elves. Have a wonderful Christmas, keep practising, keep playing, and keep dreaming big. We will see you next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to send us an email or voice note? Write to us at ufhpodcast@gmail.com Want to buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes book? You can buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes books from here. Hello football fans, and welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. Issy the shot stopper is here, and George is back on the mic despite hobbling around with his sore hamstring. Nothing stops a true football hero, and we have an exciting episode ahead. Match Predictions Recap Last week we predicted Everton v Arsenal in the WSL and Sunderland v Newcastle in the Premier League. We both got the Arsenal result right, but neither of us expected Sunderland to pull off a huge derby win. That means one point each on the leaderboard, with George still just ahead. For now. Derby Day Drama The Tyne–Wear Derby did not disappoint. Sunderland grabbed their first Premier League win over Newcastle in more than ten years. The atmosphere was electric, the fans created an incredible display in the stands, and the home side produced a massive moment for their season. Listener Voice Note This week we hear from Alex, aged eight. A brilliant striker with an eye for goal, Alex talks about playing up front and shares her football hero, Leah Williamson. George explains the magic of scoring, while Issy argues that nothing beats the feeling of a big save. Thank you Alex for sending that in. Guess the Player It is time for six clues and one mystery. We give you hints about a superstar goalkeeper who has won major awards, kept record-breaking clean sheets, and shone on the world stage. Did you work out who it was before the break? After the adverts, we reveal the answer and celebrate one of the best keepers on the planet. Predictions for Next Week Our new fixtures to predict are Everton v Arsenal in the Premier League and Sunderland v Ipswich in the WSL Cup. George backs Arsenal two one and Sunderland two one, while Issy goes three one Arsenal and a dramatic two two draw with Sunderland winning on penalties. What do you think will happen? Email your predictions to ufhpodcast@gmail.com. Thank You for Listening A huge thank you to Alex for his voice note and to all of you for tuning in. Keep practising, keep playing, and keep dreaming big. We will see you next week for another episode of the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to send us an email or voice note? Write to us at ufhpodcast@gmail.com Want to buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes book? You can buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes books from here. Hello football fans, and welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. Issy is here, proudly injury free and ready for action, while George arrives with a dramatic hamstring injury picked up in his weekend match. But fear not, he powers through because we’ve got a brilliant episode for you. Match Predictions Recap Last week, Issy and George predicted Tottenham vs Brentford in the Premier League and Arsenal vs Liverpool in the WSL. Both got the results right for Arsenal, both got the scores wrong, and neither came close with Spurs. That means George stays top of the leaderboard with two points to Issy’s one. Still plenty of time for a comeback. A Wild World Cup Draw We also dive into the chaos of the brand new World Cup draw. From unusual music to surprise guests, it had everything. England landed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, while Scotland face a tough group with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. With a new round of 32 this year, upsets are almost guaranteed. MLS Cup Champions Over in the USA, Inter Miami lifted the MLS Cup after beating Vancouver three one. Messi added yet another trophy to his incredible career. Football is football, no matter the league, and a cup win is a cup win. Listener Voice Note This week we hear from Liam, a huge fan of both Messi and Chelsea. Issy shares her first trip to Stamford Bridge and the brilliant atmosphere there. Thank you Liam for sending in your voice note. Keep them coming. You can email yours to ufhpodcast@gmail.com. The Messi Master Quiz With so many Messi fans listening, we launch a special four question quiz about his incredible career. From goals to trophies to debut age, we test your knowledge to see if you are a true Messi master. Answers revealed after the break. Predictions Time This week’s Premier League pick is a huge derby as Sunderland take on Newcastle. In the WSL, Everton face Arsenal. Issy backs Newcastle and Arsenal, while George goes for a dramatic Sunderland draw and a tight Arsenal win. Who will earn points next week? And what are your predictions? Email us and we might read them out on the show. Thank You for Listening A big thank you for joining us and to Liam for his voice note. Keep playing, keep practising, and keep dreaming big. And don’t forget to ask a grown up to subscribe so you never miss an episode. See you next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to send us an email or voice note? Write to us at ufhpodcast@gmail.com Want to buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes Book? You can ⁠buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes books from here⁠! Twins, Lionesses, and Our Chloe Kelly Challenge Want to send us an email or voice note? Write to us at ufhpodcast@gmail.com Want to buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes book? You can buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes books from here. Hello football fans, and welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast. Issy is here, proud West Ham goalkeeper, and George is back after a slightly less cheerful week as a Nottingham Forest fan. Together they bring you more stories, matches, and fun from the beautiful game. Match Predictions Last week, Issy and George made their first score predictions. Issy backed West Ham to beat Liverpool, while George predicted a Liverpool win. Only one person was right. George takes the early lead on the scoreboard. The competition is on, and it will run all season. Send us your predictions too at ufhpodcast@gmail.com. Lionesses at Wembley We also take a look at England’s big match at Wembley where the Lionesses beat China in style. Georgia Stanway scored a brilliant hat trick, and Issy shares a very cool story. She once trained alongside Georgia at Blackburn Rovers. The Lionesses continue to shine and inspire young players everywhere. Listener Voice Notes This week we hear from not one, but two superstar listeners. Twins Anya and Aria from Caversham Park share their football stories, their goals, and their Lionesses inspiration. We also cheer on a speedy recovery and celebrate their football heroes Ella Toone and Georgia Stanway. Two Truths and One Lie Our weekly game gets a twist. With Chloe Kelly’s brand new Ultimate Football Heroes book coming out this week, Issy and George play two truths and one lie all about Chloe. Did you guess which fact was the fake one? If not, you can learn everything from the new book. New Predictions This week’s fixtures are Tottenham vs Brentford in the Premier League and Arsenal vs Liverpool in the WSL. Issy and George go head to head with brand new predictions. Who will earn the next point? And what are your guesses? Email your predictions and we might read them out next episode. Thank You for Listening Time flies when you are talking football. Remember to send us your match stories, birthday shout outs, football heroes, and predictions. Ask a grown up to help you email ufhpodcast@gmail.com and to subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode. See you next week for more football fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to send us an email or voice note? Write to us at ufhpodcast@gmail.com Want to buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes book? You can buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes books from here. Hi football fans, and welcome back to the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast, the show inspired by the books and made for young football lovers everywhere. This week, George is proudly flying the Nottingham Forest flag, while Issy is trying her best to stay cheerful as a loyal West Ham fan. Together they bring you more stories, moments, and fun from the world of football, from the matches you watch to the matches you play. Tell Us Your Football Stories Remember, this show belongs to you. So send in your match reports, birthday shout outs, your favourite Ultimate Football Heroes, or even the book you are reading right now. You can email your messages and voice notes to ufhpodcast@gmail.com. Ultimate Football Heroes This week George reveals his ultimate football hero, Forest captain Ryan Yates, while Issy picks the unstoppable Chloe Kelly. And exciting news. A brand new Ultimate Football Heroes book all about Chloe Kelly is coming out next week in paperback and audiobook. Issy cannot wait to get stuck into it. Competition Answers Last episode, we challenged you to tell us how many goals Harry Kane has scored for England. Cue the drum roll. The answer is 78. And this week we bring you a brand new challenge all about the Lionesses. Who is the top all time goal scorer for England’s women’s team? Here is a clue. She has scored 52 goals. We also ask you to name the top five scorers for both the men’s and women’s teams. Answers revealed after the break. Heroes of the Week George picks Forest star Morgan Gibbs White after an incredible result at Anfield. Issy goes for Arsenal’s standout player Eze after a brilliant hat trick. Hard work, perseverance, and big football dreams shine through the stories this week. Listener Voice Notes This week we hear from Rory in London, who scored his first ever goal. What a moment. Then we check in with Louis from Hersham FC, who had a tough weekend but showed brilliant spirit. We love hearing your stories. Keep sending them in. Predictions Time George and Issy go head to head with their score predictions for West Ham vs Liverpool and Chelsea vs Everton in the WSL. Who will be closer this week? And what are your predictions? Send yours in and we might read them out next episode. Thank You for Listening Have a brilliant week. Keep practising, keep playing, and keep reading your Ultimate Football Heroes books. And remember to ask your grown ups to subscribe so you can listen the moment each new episode is released. See you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to send us an email or voice note? Write to us at ufhpodcast@gmail.com Want to buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes Book? You can buy your next Ultimate Football Heroes books from here! ----------- Hi and welcome, football fans, to our brand-new journey together through the beautiful game with the Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast! We are absolutely thrilled to have you join us for this exciting launch episode. Whether you’re a diehard supporter or a casual follower, there’s something here for everyone to love. I’m Issy, your host between the posts, an avid West Ham supporter. Alongside me is my co-host George, our forward-thinking Notts Forest fan. Each week, we'll bring you heart-pounding football stories, crucial match highlights, and insights from the world of football. Let’s Talk Football Football isn’t just about watching matches it's about the shared experience. We want to hear from you. Share with us your victories, your favourite players, and the book you’re currently reading from the Ultimate Football Heroes series. This podcast is as much yours as it is ours, and we’re thrilled to bring the community together through its passion for football. Match Highlights A number of exciting matches have everyone buzzing. George and Iss chat about England's pristine World Cup qualifying campaign win against Albania. Meanwhile, in the Women's Super League, Manchester City's decisive win over Man United in the derby left an indelible mark, showing just how unpredictable and thrilling this sport can be. Listener Voice Memo One highlight of our episode is our interaction with listeners like Henry from Stockport, who shared his exciting goal for his team High Lane Galaxy and celebrating his 12th birthday! We love hearing your stories and encourage everyone to reach out via email or voice note. Whether it’s a fantastic save or a noteworthy match experience, your tales bring incredible value to our community. Football Fun and Games In keeping things lively, we challenge our listeners with a fun game of "Guess the Player." Clues are provided throughout the episode, and by the end, we reveal that the mystery player is none other than.... Have a hunch? Let us know your guess via email, and we’ll share the results in future episodes. Thank you for joining us on this inaugural adventure into the heart of football fandom. Don’t forget to ask parents or guardians to send us your football stories, match highlights, and more. Keep up with your training and your passion for football, and the worlds of Ultimate Football Heroes. Until next time, take care and keep the love for the beautiful game alive. Bye for now! And for those who hung around till the end of the episode, we wrap up with an exciting reveal and for real football trivia buffs, there’s more to come next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ultimate Football Heroes Podcast Audio Trailer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices