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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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Daniel Levy has fallen, but what's his legacy going to be at Tottenham? Danny Kelly, legendary host of View From The Lane, gives his verdict.
London City Lionesses have spent big ahead of their first season in the WSL. How far can they go? We ask Lynsey Hooper of The Offside Rule.
And what happened in the internattional games last night? Germany, we are looking in your direction....
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith, Lola Katz Roberts
Guests: Danny Kelly, Lynsey Hooper
Listen to View From The Lane here: https://podfollow.com/view-from-the-lane
Listen to The Offside Rule here: https://podfollow.com/offsiderule
Have Barcelona reached an early crisis point after Hansi Flick locked his players in the dressing room? Pol Ballus has the answers.
Have Lyon put their own crisis behind them with an unbeaten start in Ligue 1. Tom Williams joins us to discuss.
Spain followed up their Euros success with a Nations League Final defeat to Portugal. Feargal Brennan brings us up to speed with Luis de la Fuente’s side.
Elsewhere, we have news of a family reunion, we discuss the players who will not be playing in Europa this season, and we have a thoroughly depressing update from depressing update merchants, FIFA.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Pol Ballus, Tom Williams, Feargal Brennan
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Aston Villa are yet to score let alone win this season. Is it just a blip? Sam Tighe shares his insight on the situation.
Sheffield United may have scored, but they’ve lost every game. Is it over for Ruben Selles before it’s really begun? Jimmy Smith talks us through the crisis.
We have news of an unusual victory for Nottingham Forest, a moral victory for Fulham, and yet more Lucas Paqueta-related legal wranglings.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Sam Tighe, Jimmy Smith
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Liverpool didn’t quite get everyone they wanted yesterday. Their move for Crystal Palace defender Mark Guehi broke down at the last minute. So will this have any effect on Arne Slot’s side? Are they underclubbed for the season? We speak to Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap.
Plus, who won the inaugural Route One Transfer Window Awards? We’re dishing out gongs for the rights and the wrongs.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Neil Atkinson
Discover The Anfield Wrap here: https://www.theanfieldwrap.com
Well, that was fun, wasn’t it? That was like the old fashioned deadline days. Just without the purple sex toys.
Liverpool bought everyone they wanted, the Manchester clubs got new goalkeepers, Spurs picked up a new striker, Newcastle replaced an on-strike striker with an on-strike striker and, look, I could go on, but it will be quicker for both of us if you listen to the show. It is jammed full of news today and we very much hope you enjoy it.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Seb Stafford Bloor
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We preview one of the biggest games of the season as Liverpool host Arsenal, Harry Symeou shares his insight.
Seb Stafford-Bloor runs the rule over Nico Woltemade as he looks set to become Newcastle’s record signing.
It’s Trent Alexander-Arnold out and Elliot Anderson in as Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad - Adrian Clarke assesses the selections.
We’ll discuss a double sacking in Turkey, a controversial Championship transfer, a second Man Utd academy midfielder possibly joining Napoli, and pick out the best bits from this week’s European draws.
Presenter: Adrian Clarke
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Harry Symeou, Seb Stafford-Bloor
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Grimsby knock Man Utd out of the Carabao Cup and we ask Adam Bate whether this spells the beginning of the end for Ruben Amorim… or the actual end.
We get Matt Davies-Adams’ opinion on whether this might prompt Chelsea to hurry through their move for Alejandro Garnacho, particularly as AC Milan agree a deal for Christopher Nkunku.
We discuss Rangers’ cataclysmically awful result in Europe ahead of the first Old Firm derby of the season.
And we have transfer updates from West Ham and Wolves, the details of a banana skin avoided for Bayern Munich, and an explosive accusation of Premier League match fixing from a Swedish police chief.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adam Bate, Matt Davies-Adams
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Listen to Straight Outta Cobham here: https://podfollow.com/straight-outta-cobham
And you can read Adam Bate’s excellent piece here: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/13419891/ruben-amorims-man-utd-crisis-after-grimsby-town-defeat-what-next-after-miserable-start-to-the-new-season
It looks like Newcastle have started succession planning. They’ve made bids of £50m and £55m for Wolves’ striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. But is he worth that much money? Tim Spiers has seen a lot of him, so we asked him.
And how has it got so bad, so quickly for West Ham? We manage to hold a full conversation with Benji Lanyado without saying the words, “I told you this would happen.”
And we’ve got all of the results from last night, lots of the the what it all means and a sprinkling of why it all happened. Listen now. Or later. Sorry. It’s not our place to order you around.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Benji Lanyado, Tim Spiers
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Brace yourself, another disgustingly young footballer has emerged from his chrysalis. Rio Ngumoha scored Liverpool’s winner on Monday night, he’s still only 16 years old. Can he play a major part in Liverpool’s season? Should he play a major part in Liverpool’s season? Neil Atkinson joins us from The Anfield Wrap.
Plus, Atletico Madrid have picked up just a single point from their first two La Liga games. Are they ok? We ask The Athletic’s Spanish correspondent Dermot Corrigan.
And we’ve got all the other football news as well, including yet another big pile of transfer market revenue for Chelsea.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Jesse Howard
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Neil Atkinson, Dermot Corrigan
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He’s fifteen. He’s supposed to be doing his GCSEs. And just the coursework, he shouldn’t be taking exams until next year. Max Dowman is young. But he seems to be really good for Arsenal too. Adrian Clarke was young and good for Arsenal once and he’s seen a few come through the ranks since. How does he rate Dowman and what can be done to look after the boy?
Plus we’ve got a full weekend round-up including Seb Stafford Bloor’s thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen’s shock opening day defeat.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adrian Clarke, Seb Stafford Bloor
Welcome to the weekend! The Bundesliga gets underway tonight, Seb Stafford Bloor has some views about Bayern. Matt Davis Adams leapt into action to react to Nuno’s worrying comments at Forest. And our own Producer Si is commentating on Wrexham this weekend. Can they finally pick up a point against crisis club Sheffield Wednesday?
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Lola Katz Roberts, Jay Ditum
Guests: Seb Stafford Bloor, Matt Davies Adams, Si Watts
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Eberechi Eze has secured his dream move. But did Arsenal win him, or did Spurs lose him? Chris I’Anson-Miller and Tim Stillman weigh in on yet another dramatic transfer.
French football expert Tom Williams gives us some clarity on the chaos of Marseille… or as much clarity as anyone can give on a madhouse.
In less shocking news Javier Mascherano was sent off and Brendan Rodgers is complaining about finances again.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Jay Ditum
Guests: Chris I’Anson-Miller, Tim Stillman, Tom Williams
There were handbags out on the Toon last night in the latest episode of this summer’s transfer window. George Caulkin fills us in on the Alexander Isak saga.
Disaster for Arsenal as Kai Havertz picks up an injury. Adrian Clarke gives us some idea on where Arsenal, Arteta, and the attack might go from here.
Rangers played too…
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Jay Ditum
Guests: George Caulkin and Adrian Clarke
A well oiled machine or Mbappe and Vinicius strolling around? Feargal Brennan tells us what we can expect from Xabi Alonso’s first Real Madrid game.
Leeds landed a big blow on Everton last night too, could physicality be the key for the Yorkshiremen this season? Phil Kay lets us know.
Also, more good news for Morecombe, and what’s Jesse Lingard up to?
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Jay Ditum
Guests: Phil Hay, Feargal Brennan
Well, that was an underwhelming Super Sunday, wasn’t it? Arsenal were off their game and were fortunate to win, Manchester United looked brighter, but couldn’t land a punch. But Andy Mitten found reasons to be cheerful.
Marcus Rashford made his debut for Barcelona, Feargal Brennan was watching that for us. And Bayern Munich won the German Super Cup, but Seb Stafford Bloor says there are still some concerns.
We’ve got a full weekend round-up for you, lots of stories you may have missed elsewhere. Listen now.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Jay Ditum
Guests: Andy Mitten, Feargal Brennan, Seb Stafford Bloor
With the Premier League opening weekend incredibly including Man Utd vs Arsenal, we check the mood in both camps with Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke.
Alex Barker joins us to share his insight on Nottingham Forest’s exciting new striker, Arnaud Kalimuendo.
We think we’ve spotted some potential transfer dominoes that will fall as soon as Dango Outtara joins Brentford, plus we have a curious update on Enzo Maresca.
And finally, with the proper football finally back, we point you in the direction of the fixtures that caught our eye this weekend.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Carl Anka, Adrian Clarke, Alex Barker
Once is amusing, twice will earn you a polite smile, but after a whole day of “SPURSY!” bantz, we’re very much over it all. Thomas Frank’s side played well. We thought they were going to get flattened and they damn nearly won the thing. We get some perspective from Chris I’Anson Miller.
And who’s this Geovanni Leoni kid that Liverpool have bought from Parma? We call on the expertise and glorious vocal stylings of JJ Bull.
Plus, should we feel sorry for Wayne Rooney? Who have Nottingham Forest bought now and why might we see more yellow cards than ever before this season?
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Chris I’Anson Miller, JJ Bull
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As Thomas Frank lays the law down with Yves Bissouma, The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke discusses what else we can expect from the new Spurs boss.
French football expert Tom Williams explains why PSG are so eager to offload Gianluigi Donnarumma.
We round up a highly entertaining night of Carabao Cup games and Champions League qualifiers including a particularly satisfying win for Jose Mourinho.
Elsewhere, we discuss Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd comments, the PGMOL’s Ref Cam plans, and yet another Scottish midfielder moving to Serie A.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tom Williams
With Alexander Isak refusing to play for Newcastle again, we ask The Athletic’s George Culkin if there’s any way back.
We get Straight Outta Cobham’s Matt Davies-Adams to talk us through Chelsea’s hectic but promising transfer window.
Elsewhere, we have news of a developing transfer battle between Arsenal and Tottenham, we look at a possible new winger for Man City, and have a thoroughly depressing update from La Liga.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Jesse FK Howard
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith & Jackson White
Guests: George Caulkin & Matt Davies Adams
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It’s been confirmed: Crystal Palace remain condemned to the Europa Conference League. But is this a blessing in disguise? They beat Man City and won the FA Cup. They beat Liverpool on penalties and won the Community Shield. Why couldn’t they win the Conference League too?
What wrong with Liverpool at Wembley? Why didn’t they win as we all expected them to do?
And what’s the mood at Bournemouth? They’ve sold so many defenders, but they’ve just bought a new one for £35m. Can they continue to prosper or was this their high water mark?
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Si Watts
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Greg Lea, Paul Scott
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Great podcast and it is ideal for a round-up of the day's football news, with some added quirkiness.