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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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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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1This 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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In this episode, we react to a North London Derby being played in Hong Kong, and reflect on the meaning and commodification of tradition. We explore the financial crisis engulfing clubs like Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday, Arsenal’s bid for Eberechi Eze, and the uncertainty surrounding Palace’s summer under Oliver Glasner. There’s also a look at Alexander Isak’s situation at Newcastle, PSR reform proposals, and how Liverpool have overtaken Manchester United commercially. Plus: the underrated brilliance of Marc Cucurella, Chelsea’s Club World Cup challenge, and a frank discussion about Evangelos Marinakis’ ownership of Nottingham Forest.
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Today’s pod features reaction to England’s women winning 2025, Palace’s impending appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Morgan Gibbs-White’s perplexing new contract announcement and Viktor Gyökeres making his move to Arsenal official.
There’s also a bundle of listener comments, many of which focus on the revelation that Dan has hair.
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Today’s podcast sees Dan & Flav discuss Liverpool’s transfer business, whether that makes them runaway title favourites and the potential of Isak still leaving Newcastle.
There’s also talk of Arteta and what needs to happen for Arsenal this season, Eintracht Frankfurt’s business model and Dan actually having hair and shaving his head by choice.
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Today’s podcast covers Marcus Rashford’s imminent move to Barcelona, Ekitike seemingly being all set for Liverpool, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak and plenty more transfer chat.
There’s also discussion about the perils of falling in love with a loan player, Flav getting dug out in the comments and which player you’d ideally like to sign for your club during this window.
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After recording a full episode for you on Monday only to see the internet fail and the whole thing go up in the smoke, the lads are back today.
They discuss the ongoing problems at Manchester United, potential rule changes to penalty kicks and VAR, Newcastle’s efforts to keep hold of Alexander Isak and which UK clubs fans have had it toughest over the last 20 years.
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Today’s podcast kicks off with the latest explainer from Dan regarding Palace, UEFA & Lyon.
The lads then move on to a discussion about West Ham and their supporters’ general state of despair about the direction in which they’re heading.
We then move on to Barcelona, PSG v Real Madrid and listener comments to round things off.
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Today’s FBTL sees Flav & Dan discuss the Thomas Partey charges, Arsenal’s ongoing transfer business, Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s suitability to Premier League clubs, Jamal Musiala’s horror injury and the clothes on offer on in TK Maxx
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