Every week the trio of Big Will, AJ and Coach take a Deep Dive into the world of Football featuring guests from the BBC, The New York Times, ESPN and many more! Plus catch us every week on The Locker Room App.
The Front Three Podcast offer their final whistle reaction to Man City's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final as the blues complete a historic treble.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more debates:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBemwjrLPBsMake sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more debates:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u4QjEDuy94&t=180s
The Front Three Podcast are back to recap Sunday's thrilling World Cup Final between France and Argentina and explain why it finally ends the Messi vs Ronaldo debate for good.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more debates:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u4QjEDuy94&t=180s
The Liverpool Echo's Chief Writer Ian Doyle joins the boys to look back on the chaos that surrounded last week's Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. Was the match delay down to fake tickets? Overzealous fans? Or poor organisation from Uefa and the French authorities? Ian Doyle answers all this and more including giving us an update on the futures of Sadio Mane and Mo Salah.Watch our appearance on Premier League Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cn4U7opyyA&t=225s
Henry Winter of The Times joins the boys live from Paris to look back on a terrific Premier League season, and the unfortunate rise in pitch invasions and fan violence. at UK football grounds. The guys also preview Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. (Apologies for the sound quality at the beginning!)Watch our appearance on Premier League Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cn4U7opyyA&t=225s
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins the boys to discuss Erling Haaland's blockbuster move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City this week. Will he break Alan Shearer's goalscoring record? He is the answer to their Champions League woes? And who needs to leave Man City to make room for the Norwegian superstar? We discuss all this and more... Watch our appearance on Premier League Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cn4U7opyyA&t=225s
In this week's episode of The Front Three Podcast the boys look at the current rivalry between Liverpool and Man City and ask whether or not it's the greatest rivalry in the history of English football.Watch our appearance on Premier League Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cn4U7opyyA&t=225s
In the first of their "Underrated or Overrated" series, the boys tackle one of football's longest running debates: Was David Beckham actually any good? And was he actually overrated?Watch our brand new Debate Room episode now:https://youtu.be/Z14hiQp6MzI
The Front Three Podcast play another game of "Start, Bench, Sell" this time looking at the trio of Virgil Van Dijk, John Terry and Nemanja Vidic. Make sure to catch up with our latest Debate Room Series on YouTube:https://youtu.be/7qADGPelxkU
Is Trent Alexander-Arnold the best right-back in the world? And how does Joao Cancelo and Reece James stack up against the Liverpool full-back. Make sure you subscribe to all our social media platforms.https://youtu.be/g8BC_gx2JHA
In Part Two of our debate on The Guardian's Top 100 players of 2021, Coach Dan and Zino go toe-to-toe over Leo Messi and Robert Lewandoswski and who deserves to be in the Number One spot. Make sure to listen to our brand new "Debate Room" episode: https://youtu.be/31sGKTeL0EQ
Join the Front Three Podcast Podcast for a Special Christmas episode as we look at The Guardian's Top 100 Players of 2021. Also, listen out for a very BIG announcement by the guys...Make sure to listen to our brand new "Debate Room" episode: https://youtu.be/31sGKTeL0EQ
Freelance journalist and broadcaster Tom Williams joins the Front Three Podcast to discuss the sudden upturn in fan violence at football matches in Ligue 1. From missiles being thrown, fans invading the pitch and matches abandoned, the boys look at the long-term ramifications of fan unrest and how it can affect the appeal of the league. The guys also talk about Messi's slow start to the season too.Make sure to listen to our brand new "Front Three Extra" episode: https://youtu.be/IvqpKU6GSt8
BBC freelance journalist Harry De Cosemo joins The Front Three Podcast to discuss FC Barcelona's hire of club legend Xavi Hernandez and whether or not the Spaniard can bring the glory days back to the Nou Camp. The guys also to Aston Villa and Steven Gerrard as well as Newcastle's failed attempt to lure Unai Emery Tyncastle.Was David Beckham Underrated or Overrated? Watch our latest Debate Room episode now:https://youtu.be/_vPEWbYUFIE
The Athletic's West Ham correspondent Roshane Thomas joins The Front Three Podcast to discuss all things West Ham including the great man-management of David Moyes, the astute signings of Benrahma and Soucek, the play of Declan Rice and the backing of the club owners. The guys also preview the Hammers upcoming clash with Liverpool in the Premier League.Make sure to watch our special "Front Three Extra Time" on YouTube now:https://youtu.be/_vPEWbYUFIE
Goal's Manchester United correspondent Charlotte Duncker joins the Front Three Podcast to preview the Red's upcoming Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford. We also discuss United's wild Champions League game against Atalanta, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future, the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo and the struggles of new signing Jadon Sancho.Make sure to watch our special "Front Three Extra Time" on YouTube now:https://youtu.be/EAJ5Lw3CLbY
Senior writer for These Football Times, Steven Scragg joins the Front Three podcast to discuss his new book, The Undisputed Champions of Europe: How the Gods of Football Became European Royalty. From the great Real Madrid teams of the 50s, to the great Bayern team of the 70s, Steve walks us through the very best teams in European club football before it became the UEFA Champions League.Watch our special "Front Three Extra Time" on YouTube now:https://youtu.be/EAJ5Lw3CLbY
After Mo Salah's stunning strike for Liverpool against Man City at Anfield this past Sunday, the boys pick their greatest ever African players to have played in the Premier League. From Kanu, Yaya Toure, and of course Didier Drogba the league has seen its fair share of African legends (and flops). Who's your pick?Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page for new episodes of The Debate Room:https://youtu.be/CZp2IHmhkYw
This week we discuss the recent BBC Panorama special on the English football academy system with reporter Rory Carson. A former professional player himself, Carson tells us that for teenage footballing prodigies it's a high-pressure, big-money game, where they can be bought and sold, leaving some feeling discarded when they don't make the grade.Watch our special "Front Three Extra Time" on YouTube now:https://youtu.be/EAJ5Lw3CLbY
Longtime Financial Times columnist Simon Kuper joins the Front Three football podcast to discuss his new book, "The Barcelona Complex." Simon tells us about the club's rise to greatness as well as its dramatic decline following their triumph in the UEFA Champions League in 2015. The guys also discuss Messi's abrupt and tearful exit and the club's long road back to success.Watch our special "Front Three Extra Time" on YouTube now:https://youtu.be/EAJ5Lw3CLbY
The Athletic's Senior Writer Dominic Fifield joins the boys to discuss the ins and outs of the modern day football transfer saga - including Man City's failure to land Harry Kane, Steven Gerrard's two year flirtation with Chelsea, Arsenal's £40 million + £1 bid for Luis Suarez and much more. To hear more football debate subscribe to our weekly video series "The Debate Room" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqChA0kcJ3s&t=20s
The Chief Sports Reporter for The Times, Martyn Ziegler, joins the Front Three football podcast to discuss UEFA's proposals to dump Financial Fair Play and replace it with a U.S.-style Salary Cap and Luxury Tax system as seen in the NBA & NFL. Martyn also explains why there could be another European Super League in the future.Make sure to watch our brand new "Debate Room" episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/LPGaNeswUK0
In the final part of the Front Three Podcast's special two-part miniseries on the rise and fall of Real Madrid's Galacticos era, John Carlin explains why Madrid's big money purchases changed the face of the football business forever. Make sure to watch our brand new "Debate Room" episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/LPGaNeswUK0
Award-winning author and journalist John Carlin joins the Front Three Podcast for a special Two-part miniseries on the rise and fall of Real Madrid's Galacticos. In this episode they cover the team's success in the early 2000s, the firing of Vicente del Bosque, the deal that took David Beckham from Manchester United to Madrid, and why following the Galacticos was like following Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in the 90s.Make sure to watch our new "Debate Room" episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/_6SqKuhbb6M
In the 2nd part of our interview with Guillem Balague, we ask him whether Pep Guardiola will dip into the transfer market, if Martin Odegaard will come back to Arsenal and whether or not Andres Iniesta is the best player to have played for Spain.Don't forget to watch our new "Debate Room" episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/_6SqKuhbb6M
Guillem Balague joins the Front Three Podcast to discuss his latest book: Maradona: The Boy. The Rebel. The God. From League titles and World Cups to drugs and the Mafia, Guillem takes us through Maradona's early years in Argentina to his short stint in Barcelona where he scored 38 goals in 58 goals and received a standing ovation from the home crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu. The guys also look back at his glory days in an Argentinean shirt and in the city of Naples where he brought home two Scudetto's and a UEFA Cup. All this and more in this exciting interview.Make sure you subscribe & catch-up with our latest YouTube "Debate Room" Series: https://youtu.be/_6SqKuhbb6M
The BBC's Chris Bevan joins the Front Three Podcast to discuss his much acclaimed piece on what it takes to make it as a professional footballer and how footballers can pick up the pieces when it doesn't work out. We track the career's of two players who once trialed alongside Joe Cole and Gareth Barry with the England-under 16s back in 1997. Listen until the end to find out whether the two made it or not.Don't forget to watch our new "Debate Room" episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/_6SqKuhbb6M
ESPN & Fox Sports football journalist Gustavo Hofman joins the show live from the Argentinian hotel in Brail to give us the lowdown on the latest stories coming out of Copa America. Hofman tells us why tournament had to be moved from Columbia and Argentina toBrazil, the Continent's struggle to contain COIVD-19 and how the Brazilian national team nearly quit the tournament. The guys also ask Hofman to give his picks for the tournament and whether or not there is pressure on Messi to win his first trophy with Argentina.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three's weekly football podcast, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
Former Sky Sports News Presenter Natalie Sawyer joins the boys to talk about the recent promotion of her beloved Brentford F.C. The TalkSport host looks back on the club's recent highs and lows in the playoffs, potential summer signings, the club's use of "Moneyball" analytics and how the Bees will do in the Premier League next season. The guys also ask Natalie about her Euro 2020 predictions and she also gives us her thoughts on Gareth Southgate's wardrobe! All this and more in this excellent episode.Make sure you subscribe & catch-up with our latest YouTube video previewing Euro 2020:https://youtu.be/p5JX8Kzo7Zg
After this weekend's thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final, the Front Three Podcast are joined by the BBC's Alex Bysouth to discuss the USA's chances of winning the World Cup on home soil in 2026. They look at the failure of Freddy Adu, and the emergence of talents such as Chelsea's Christian Pulisic, FC Barcelona's Sergino Dest, Dortmund's Gio Reyna and Weston McKennie at Juventus. Alex also explains why American players feel like they need to go to Europe to fulfil their potential.Catch up with the latest episodes of our Debate Room series on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZChIZBB41K0
With this weekend's release of the much anticipated Sir Alex Ferguson documentary, Never Give In , The Front Three speak to Carl Anka - co-author of the Marcus Rashford book, You are a Champion and the Manchester united reporter for The Athletic. Carl talks about Fergie's legacy in world football, his underrated success at Aberdeen, why he's the best manager of all time, and why some of his proteges haven't had as much success as managers. The guys also talk a bit of Hip-Hop, NBA and the NFL.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three's weekly football podcast, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
In Episode Two of their Debate Room YouTube series, AJ, Coach and Big Will debate who has been the best Barcelona team so far in the 21st Century. Their candidates include the 09/10 team that won six trophies, the 2011 team that won the Champions League in scintillating fashion against Fergie's Manchester United in Wembley Stadium and the 2014-2015 team which perhaps had the best forward line in history in "MSN". Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
The Athletic's Jack Lang joins the boys this week to discuss the career of the once heralded wonderkid Alexandre Pato - who after a stunning rise to the top at AC Milan, has since faded into obscurity in the MLS. Lang explains why the Brazilian's lack of ability to keep himself on the pitch for a sustained period of time stunted a potentially great career. The boys also touch on the careers of fellow Brazilians Adriano and PSG's Neymar.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three's weekly football podcast, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
In their weekly football podcast, the Front Three continue their conversation with ESPN Writer and Contributor Tor-Kristian Karlsen. The former scout gives us the lowdown on ESPN's list of the best young players under the age of 21. The trio discuss the rise of Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. Plus, the guys also look at the players that didn't make the top 10 such as Kai Havertz and Alfonso Davies.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
The boys pick the brains of renowned Chief Scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen who has worked for clubs such as Monaco, Watford and Bayer Leverkusen. In Part One of their weekly football podcast, the guys ask Karlsen about the scouting world and how its changed from grey coats in the stands to video and stats-based analysis. Karlsen also touches on what it takes for a young player to make it in football.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
In the final part of their double episode, the Front Three are joined by Wall Street Journal economics reporter Jon Sidreu. The guys discuss the current league model in the NFL, NBA and MLB and why the "Americanisation" of football in Europe could be the best thing to happen to football clubs and viewers - with matches featuring the best teams every week.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
In the first of a double episode on the collapse of the European Super League, the Front Three are joined by the Sports Editor of the Financial Times Murad Ahmed. Having been privy to leaked documents of the proposal, Murad gives a breakdown of the proposals and why it all went wrong. They discuss the poor PR, the fan reaction, the greed of the owners and what's next for European football.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
One of the biggest questions heading into the summer transfer window is the future of Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland. Currently at Borussia Dortmund, the talented young striker has a host of clubs queuing up for his signature. European football expert Constantin Eckner gives us the lowdown on whether it'll be a straight shootout between Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona for the Norwegian's signature. Or whether the Premier League's top football clubs stand any chance of signing one of the most in demand players in world football. Finally, the guys discuss Germany's chances in the upcoming European Championships.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Catch our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store.
In this week's episode of the Front Three's weekly football podcast, the trio talk to freelance football journalist Constantin Eckner about whether Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund can make through to the UEFA Champions League Semi-finals. They discuss the 3-2 thriller in Germany and wonder whether last year's winners will have enough depth at the back to stop M'bappe and Neymar. Plus, the boys talk about Dortmund's surprising performance against Premier League runaway leaders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
In this week's episode of the Front Three's weekly football podcast, the trio talk to The Athletic's Senior Football Writer Stuart James about the pressures that club managers face. Stuart discusses his interviews with current & former managers Niall Quinn, Brian McDermott, Gary Monk and others. From the intensity of match day, to the scrutiny of social media , the guys wonder whether there is enough help for football managers in terms of helping their physical and mental health.Catch this and a lot more on this latest episode of The Front Three, where the guests and the hosts give listeners a breakdown of what's going on in the football world.Listen to our latest soccer podcasts on the Apple App Store and our new website!https://www.frontthreepodcast.co.uk/
This week, the Front Three are back with another great episode. The Co-founder and host of the Goal Diggers podcast Anita Abayomi joins the Front Three's weekly football podcast to discuss women in football. They look at whether TV broadcasters such as Sky Sports, BT Sport and the BBC have closed the equality gap in football punditry. Anita tells us how proud she is of the likes of Alex Scott – who is opening the doors for black female pundits. Finally, the guys talk about Anita's favourite team Chelsea FC: the sacking of club legend Frank Lampard, the hire of former PSG coach Thomas Tuchel and the Londoner's chances in the Champions League after they were drawn against Porto in the Quarter-finals – setting up a potential semi-final tie with Liverpool or Real Madrid.
The Front Three are back again with another exciting episode of their fun and informative football podcast to keep you updated with the latest happenings from the field. The Athletic's Jordan Campbell joins the Front Three's weekly football podcast for this episode to give the inside scoop on Rangers. Listen to the podcast to find out how former Liverpool skipper and manager Steven Gerrard managed to win the Scottish Premier League by more than 20 points! Join the trio of football enthusiasts along with Jordan as they discuss Gerrard's intense nature, his sides tactical preparation, as well as whether or not the club can carry on its success with Celtic waiting in the wings!Get all the juicy details and speculations with this week's football podcast!
Tim Spiers of The Athletic joins the Front Three's weekly football podcast to discuss the influence of super agent Jorge Mendes and how he is sparked a Portuguese revolution at Wolverhampton Wanderers. They look at the impact of the club's manager Nuno Espirito Santo and the success he has had in recent years with the influx of talent from Portugal including the likes of Raul Jimenez, Fabio Silva, Ruben Neves and Pedro Neto.
The Athletic's North-East correspondent George Caulkin gives the boys the inside track on the training ground bust-up between Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce and Scottish international Matt Ritchie - which made the headlines last week. The guys also talk about the relegation battle the team finds itself in, the never ending Takeover talks following the collapse of the clubs deal with a Saudi Arabia-led consortium, and the steady decline of the football club.
New York Times Soccer Correspondent Tariq Panja joins the Front Three's weekly football podcast to discuss the financial and Presidential crises that is currently plaguing the world's richest football club: Barcelona. They look at the club's failed transfer policy - which includes overspending on players such as Dembele and Coutinho, its outgoing President Josep Maria Bartomeu, and the half a billion contract handed to Leo Messi. Finally, the trio wonder how long it will take the Catalan club to get back to its former glory.
Italian football expert Carlo Garganese joins the boys this week to look back on the Milan Derby where Inter got the better of their rivals AC Milan at the San Siro with a 3-0 victory. They talk about the play of Romelu Lukaku and how Antonio Conte has turned Inter's fortunes around. The guys also wonder if AC Milan have finally stopped punching above their weight and if Pirlo was the right hire for Juventus as their Head CoachCatch up with our new 'Debate Room' series on Youtube. In our latest episode we debate who has been the best Barcelona team: 2009, 2011, or 2015? Watch & subscribe below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJnIYw17McY&t=200s
Award winning writer, broadcaster and author Daniel Storey joins the Front Three to discuss his latest piece for Optus Sport, entitled, "The Jose Mourinho question: What happens when a winner stops winning?" They also look back on Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to West Ham, the future of Harry Kane and the puzzle that is Gareth Bale.Make Sure you watch Episode 2 of The Debate Room on YouTube:https://youtu.be/mJnIYw17McY
This week, European Journalist Simone Rovera gives us the lowdown on all things French football. Could Lille be surprise title favourites with half of the season left to play? Could Lyon repeat last season's Champions League Semi-Finals success? And we ask Simone about the up and down season at Paris Saint-Germain F.C. after sacking Thomas Tuchel and bringing in Mauricio Pochettino midseason.Make Sure you watch Episode 2 of The Debate Room on YouTube:https://youtu.be/mJnIYw17McY
Catch up with the very first episode of the Front Three's "Debate Room" series, where the boys try to settle the age old debate about who was the better midfielder; Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes. Using the format of "Start, Bench, or Sell" the trio finally put the debate to rest...Agree or Disagree? Get in touch with us on social to share your view:Twitter: https://twitter.com/front_threepod?laInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/front_threeJoin us every week on the Locker Room:https://joinlockerroom.com/
Alex Goldberg of The Byline Podcast joins The Front Three for special live episode on the Locker Room to discuss Frank Lampard's tenure at Chelsea following his dismissal from the club. We ask where it went wrong and how things can be fixed on the blue side of London.Make sure to join us every Sunday at 9PM (GMT) on the Locker Room App - which you can download in the App store: https://joinlockerroom.com/And don't miss our new video podcast series "The Debate Room" on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPIGR1k7C34
With Mesut Ozil finally set to leave Arsenal Football Club for Fenerbahce, the Front Three welcome Football London's Chief Arsenal reporter Chris Wheatley for a special live Locker Room episode where they discuss his career at the North London club - including the ups and downs, his lack of playing time, how he'll get on in Turkey and whether or not he'll end his career in the MLS. Chris also gives us the inside scoop on the futures of Folarin Balogun and Lacazette, as well as the stories linking Isco, Julian Brant, Emi Buendia.Catch our new video series "The Debate Room" this Thursday on YouTube at 6PM GMT. Subscribe below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnBFrWPhGpigxHL1UtVY3Ug/videos
Listen to a special preview of our new upcoming video series called "The Debate Room” where we try to settle some of football's longest running debates. The first episode comes out this Thursday on YouTube and very two weeks afterwards.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnBFrWPhGpigxHL1UtVY3Ug
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