Its all Ifs and Buts

Mauricio Pochettino got his first competitive win as Chelsea boss, thanks to a 3-0 win over Luton Town. Tommy was pleased with what he saw, and chats through the remaining business which needs doing before the window shuts. Sam was delighted with Spurs win at Bournemouth, with a 7/9 start being a very positive opening to Ange Postecoglou's first Premier League campaign.  Newcastle v Liverpool had many talking points, we debate the refereeing calls made, and also Mike Dean's comments from last week about VAR. Tommy hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we get a bit stuck on the Crossover Grid... Thanks for listening!

Ange Postecoglou won his first home game in charge of Tottenham, Sam talks us through how pleased he has been with Spurs start to the season. Mauricio Pochettino didn't get his first win in charge of Chelsea, losing 3-1 at West Ham. Tommy isn't going overboard just yet though. Ipswich made it 3 wins from 3 on their return to the Championship, breaking club records in the process. Alex discusses his away day at QPR, with Town sitting top of the table. Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we bring a new feature to the pod, 'Crossover Grid'. Play along with us!Thanks for listening 

The Premier League got back under way this weekend, with Mauricio Pochettino & Ange Postecoglou in new surroundings. Tommy was at Burnley v Man City on Friday, and then Chelsea v Liverpool on Sunday. He takes us through what he saw in both matches, and how proud he was to see Josh Cullen captain the clarets in the season opener. We discuss the addition of Moises Caicedo to this Chelsea team, and the fees Todd Boehly has been paying out since he arrived.  Sam was pleased with what he saw from his newly styled Spurs, including a standout performance from Yves Bissouma. Alex is very happy with Ipswich's start to life back in the Championship, but he's not getting carried away…yet. Sam finishes the episode by hosting the new season of Forgotten Footballer, but it's safe to say Tommy & Alex haven't trained hard enough in pre season! Thanks for listening!

The 2023/24 Premier League season is nearly upon us, so after a 2-month summer break we catch up to give our thoughts on what we expect to see in the forthcoming campaign. Tommy talks us through Chelsea's busy transfer window, and Sam has liked what he has seen from Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham pre-season.  And of course, we have to discuss the ongoing Harry Kane saga! After this we go through all our season predictions...which we are sure will all be wrong come May! The episode finishes with our 'Signing of the Season' draft. Thanks for listening, and bring on 23/24!

After what felt like the longest season ever, we've finally reached the end, and what a season it was for Manchester City.  Premier League, FA Cup & Champions League winners, with the Citizens getting their hands on the trophy they coveted most with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan. We debate whether this really is the best English team we've seen. West Ham also tasted European Glory last week, beating Fiorentina 2-1 in the Conference League final. We discuss how big an achievement it was for The Hammers, and how tournaments should be taken more seriously. Tottenham appointed former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, but how does Sam feel about the appointment?  We have a 2nd place shootout on Forgotten Footballer, and Tommy also brings a new game to the table. Thank you for listening throughout the season, see you next time!

The 2022/23 Premier League season has come to an end. We discuss what went wrong for Leeds & Leicester and who might be sold in a relegation firesale. We also go through our pre-season predictions and talk about just how bad some of them were!  We then give out our End of Season awards, and manage to somehow put together a Team of the Season which we 'loosely' agree on. Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we give a mini FA Cup final preview. Thanks for listening! 

A full Premier League run down this week as we discuss all the big talking points ahead of the season finale on Sunday. Man City made it five Premier League titles in six seasons last weekend, we discuss how they did it and just how good Pep Guardiola is in the managerial pantheon. Two of Everton, Leicester & Leeds will be relegated this week, we make our predictions on who will beat the drop. We discuss the successes of Newcastle and Brighton, as they qualified for the Champions & Europa League respectively. Tommy also has a point to put forward on Youth team players to minutes ratio at the end of the season. In the final round of Forgotten Footballer, Tommy hosts. Can Sam secure his first title... Thanks for listening!

For the first time in 23 years...Ipswich are promoted! Alex talks us through what was an amazing day for him and his team after years of stagnation and decline. We discuss the latest goings on at Spurs & Chelsea, and also focus on the relegation battle. Could we really see Leicester playing in the Championship next season?  Man City & Real Madrid drew 1-1 in their Champions League semi-final first leg, we debate the key battles from that game. Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we finish the episode with 'Our favourite days as a football fan'. Thank you for listening, and uppa town!

Man City took a big step towards another Premier League title on Wednesday, beating Arsenal comfortably at the Etihad. What are our opinions on the dynasty they have created? And is it starting to get boring!?Tottenham had a shocking weekend, losing 6-1 at Newcastle which saw the end of Christian Stellini as Interim Manager. Sam gives us his thoughts on where it has all gone wrong.More of the same for Frank Lampard and Chelsea, limping to a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford. But with Mauricio Pochettino on the potential horizon, where do we see them next year?And its a HUUUUUUGE week for Ipswich, as they went 3-0, 3-0 at Peterborough & Barnsley, leaving them 2 points away from promotion...Alex builds up what could be an amazing Saturday. Sam hosts forgotten footballer again following last week's debacle, and we end the pod with a comparison from Arsenal's current team, against the great Spurs team which challenged for titles under Poch. Thanks for listening! 

It was nerve-wracking midweek for Ipswich as they were in unfamilar territory, losing at half-time! But Kieran McKenna's men found a way to get the win, meaning with 4 games to go they sit 2nd.Alex runs us through the last few weeks, and previews a huge week as Town travel to Peterborough & Barnsley, who both occupy playoff places. Chelsea limped out of the Champions League following a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid, but Tommy defends the sacking of Graham Potter, despite Chelsea losing their first four games under Frank Lampard. Spurs lost 3-2 at home to Bournemouth, with Sam raging at his teams current situation. He wants changes ahead of Sundays trip to Newcastle, a crucial game in their quest to finish top 4. Sam then finishes the episode by hosting Forgotten Footballer, BUT there's a surprise in store with the end result...Thanks for listening 

We've been away for a month and A LOT has happened!Both Chelsea & Spurs have sacked their managers, with Frank Lampard back in charge of the Blues til the end of the season whilst Tottenham's former number two Cristian Stellini takes the reigns for them. Tommy & Sam dissect all the drama and discuss where it leaves them heading into the final stages of the campaign. The title race took a twist at the weekend with Arsenal letting a 2-0 lead slip at Anfield, who do we think is in the box seat now? And the battle to avoid the drop is wide open, we debate who we think will survive. Its been a great few weeks for Alex's Ipswich, with 8 wins from 9 putting them back in the automatic promotion mix, but does he think they'll get over the line? Tommy hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer to finish the pod. Thanks for listening!

We dig deep into Tottenham's recent struggles following their exits in the FA Cup & Champions League. Is Antonio Conte leaving? Would Pochettino return? Chelsea have had a positive week, is it the start of some positive momentum for Potter? Liverpool spanked Man Utd 7-0! We discuss whether it was a fluke or whether there are more deep rooted concerns for the Red Devils. And following Arsenal's late winner at the weekend, we debate where our money is for the Title. Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft is ‘Humiliation'. Thanks for listening!

This week it was Sam vs Tommy, Tottenham vs Chelsea as Graham Potter took his Blues to North London. The result went with form, as Spurs won 2-0 thanks to goals from Oliver Skipp & Harry Kane. Tommy cant hide his pain at where his Chelsea side are, and goes through what needs changing, and how he feels about the clubs current form. Does Potter need sacking? And who would be a viable replacement if he was to go? All bases are discussed.Sam is happy with where his Spurs side are at, putting themselves in a good place ahead of the final third of the season. Elsewhere we discuss Erik Ten Hag winning his first trophy with Man Utd, and what he's done so well to improve his team. Alex gives an Ipswich update, with his team clinging on to promotion hope. Sam hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft is 'Out of their Depth' Thanks for listening!

Harry Kane's goal on Sunday made history as he becomes Tottenham's all time leading scorer, also breaking 200 Premier League goals in the process. We chat through his best moments in a Spurs shirt, and where he stands amongst other league legends. We also heap the praise on right-back Emerson Royal, and whether Pedro Porro's arrival has given him the challenge he needed. Man City's loss adds to the questions over Pep's team selection, and are they playing to Haalands strengths? Arsenal also fell to defeat as they lost at Everton and Sean Dyche in his first game in charge, we discuss whether we think the Toffees will have enough to beat the drop. Ipswich put up a great effort against Championship toppers Burnley, ultimately falling short to a last-gasp Clarets winner in the FA Cup, and its league leaders Sheffield Wednesday in town this weekend which Alex doesn't fancy! Tommy hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer, and we draft our favourite Premier League strikers. Thanks for listening!

The January transfer window is closed, with Chelsea spending a whopping £311.3m during the window, breaking the UK Transfer Record in the process with the arrival of Enzo Fernadez. Tottenham got their man (eventually), signing Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon, Sam gives us his thoughts on Spurs' window. We go through all the other key arrivals, with Man Utd also dipping into the market on deadline day. Ipswich held Burnley to a 0-0 draw in the FA Cup, and Alex hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer. Thanks for listening!

Following victories away at Spurs, and at home to Utd, Arsenal are sitting pretty 5 points clear at the top of the table. But we are only halfway through the season, can they do it!? Chelsea have added more reinforcements in attack, but what else does Tommy think needs changing? Tottenham have come through a sticky patch and also dipped into the market, Sam gives us his opinion on where his club are at. Its dog eat dog down at the bottom, with some big teams in trouble near the drop, but who do we think will fall into the Championship? Alex gives an update on Ipswich, with Tommys cousin and Ifs & Buts guest Josh Cullen coming to Portman Road this weekend with Burnley in the FA Cup. Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft is ‘Iconic Celebrations' Thank you for listening!

After nearly a month off, we reconvene to have a catch up on all things Chelsea & Tottenham.  Tommy's Blues find themselves in a slump with the fans seemingly unsure on where Graham Potter is taking them. Injuries have played their part, but questionable recruitment isn't helping, Tommy takes us through all his thoughts on what needs to happen to turn things around. Sam's Spurs had a mixed return following the World Cup, with Antonio Conte's future in the balance as he puts pressure upstairs during the January transfer window. Will the boss commit his future to Tottenham or is a sour-ending in store? Sam gives us his opinion. Tommy ends the episode with Forgotten Footballer back from its winter holiday. Thanks for listening! 

It's the episode we didn't want to record, the episode where we have to discuss England being knocked out of the World Cup. We discuss the game, the referee, the penalty…and what's next for Southgate. From the pain of England going out, we then switch our attention to the semi-finalists which remain and who we want to lift the trophy. Thank you for listening, maybe one day we'll get our wish!

The group stages are coming to a close, so we recap England's relatively comfortable three games and where we think we could improve.  Who's impressed us the most? And who should start against Senegal?  We also discuss the main threats we see in the tournament, and the potential path through the knockouts for the Three Lions. Wales failed to make an impact on the Tournament, we give our thoughts on their squad and what lies ahead for Gareth Bale. Thanks for listening! 

The countdown is over, Qatar 2022 is here!  We discuss our hopes for England, including what success would mean for this squad. And our main feature is a draft, in which we all select our World Cup XI's. Finally we put forward our predictions for the tournament including winners, golden boot, surprise package and surprise failure. Thank you for listening! (Ps, it's coming home) 

With Gareth Southgate set to name his squad for the World Cup, we put forward who we'd take, and what we predict the England manager will do. Will James Maddison get a seat? And which forwards should make the trip?  Tommy also debriefs Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Arsenal, with concerns over the lack of goals in the team, whilst Sam bemoans another slow Spurs start as they lost at home to Liverpool. Alex hosts Forgotten Footballer, and we draft our favourite League Cup memories. Thanks for listening!

Episode 74 - Mayhem in Marseille After a tense final round of Champions League games for Spurs, they managed to get the result they needed in Marseille to book their place in the last 16, but Sam is concerned by his side's performances in recent weeks. Only two months after leaving Brighton, Graham Potter took his Chelsea team back to the AMEX, but a 4-1 defeat was definitely not the return he was looking for. Tommy goes through some tactical gripes he has with the Blues. With Liverpool dropping more points last weekend we discuss whether they can still get a top 4 finish, and we also debate whether Newcastle are genuine contenders. In League 1, Ipswich grabbed a 4-2 lead in stoppage time…but couldn't hold on as Charlton snatched a 4-4 draw in dramatic circumstances! Alex discusses the debacle of the extra time, and gives his assessment on Town's start to the campaign. Sam hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer, and this week's draft focuses on ‘Unhappy Returns' 

After a few weeks away we catch up on how Spurs/Chelsea have fared, with both going strong at home and in Europe. We discuss Liverpool's return to form with victory against Man City, and whether Arsenal are genuine Title contenders. Ipswich hit a bump in the road with a home defeat to Lincoln, but Alex isn't panicking yet. Tommy hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this week's draft is ‘Ballon D'or unlucky losers'

Derby weekend for Sam didn't go to plan...Arsenal ran out 3-1 winners to give Spurs their first defeat of the season. Haaland bagged his third hat-trick in three home games in a 6-3 spanking of Man Utd, and Graham Potters first league game for Chelsea ended in victory following a last minute Conor Gallagher worldie. We also discuss the struggles Liverpool are having, and debate what their aims should be for this season. A happy Alex lauds his Ipswich's victory over Portsmouth, and he also hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer. And finally we draft our favourite Derby Day Memories…Alex had to dig deep to find one! Thanks for listening!

With the International Break upon us, we review Gareth Southgate's 28 man England squad ahead of the two Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany. Should Harry Maguire go to the World Cup? And who should start in midfield? We put forward our ideas. In the Premier League, Son Heung-Min came back to form with a bang with his hat-trick off the bench vs Leicester, whilst West Ham lost again and sit in the bottom three, is David Moyes under pressure? In League One, Ipswich are still top of the league but it could have looked a lot better for them, after being pegged back to 2-2 away at Sheffield Wednesday. Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this weeks draft takes a trip down memory lane to our favourite England memories. Thanks for listening!

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, all football was cancelled over the weekend. Tommy was left ‘devastated' by the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, we talk about the new era which is about to begin under Graham Potter at Chelsea, and whether it was the right call for Tuchel to go. Alex discusses his trip to Tottenham last week for the Champions League game against Marseille, and of course there's a round of Forgotten Footballer. Our draft this week is Surprise Manager sackings. Thanks for listening, and God save the King! 

Quite the weekend wasn't it? Unfortunately VAR was in the headlines after a string of controversial decisions, but this week Tommy doesn't care!We dissect all the referee's verdicts and give our opinions on what went wrong, and what us going wrong with VAR.Spurs are still unbeaten, the top 4 race looks tasty, and will City dominate and win a fifth PL title in six years?Ipswich are sitting top of League 1 leaving Alex in a happy yet precautionary mood, and he also hosts this weeks Forgotten Footballer.Our draft this week is the 'Referee blunder' draft, as we go back down memory lane and talk about the decisions from the past that still haunt us today.Thanks for listening!

After letting a late lead slip against Spurs last week, things got worse for Chelsea with a shock 3-0 defeat at Leeds. Just how worried is Tommy?Tottenham got the business done with a 1-0 victory over Wolves, whilst Newcastle & Man City played out a 3-3 thriller on Sunday, we give our thoughts on the best action from those games.Casemiro has completed his move to Man Utd, so do we think he'll bring the success the Red Devils are after?Ipswich are still top as they made it four wins in a row, whilst it was Tommy v Sam, Peterborough v Lincoln, in our first League one derby of the season. Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer, and this week's draft is ‘The Manager Hotseat'.Thanks for listening!

Chelsea v Spurs, Tuchel v Conte, Tommy v Sam! And what a battle it was... we digest all the crazy things we saw on Sunday.Man United slumped to a 4-0 battering at Brentford, and Arsenal made in two wins from two at home to Leicester, so who is our early money on for a top four finish?Ipswich are sitting pretty at the top of League 1 after 3 games, and our draft this week is our favourite football fights, in homage to the scenes at full time on Sunday.Finally, forgotten footballer is back!Thanks for listening!

After a six-week summer break we are back and raring to go ahead of a new season of the podcast! We discuss all the major talking points from the summer transfer window, and judge how our teams have performed in the market. Tommy & Sam get allocated their League 1 teams for this season, and we introduce our new segment, the Ifs & Buts Draft. Welcome back and thanks for listening! 

We're missing the Premier League, are you? This week we announce our End of Season Awards winners, and go through what we'd like to see our clubs do in the summer transfer window. Tommy also has a test for Alex & Sam, we all know how much he loves his stats! Thanks for listening

Well we wanted drama in the final weekend, and we certainly got it!A remarkable comeback from City made it 4 Premier League titles in 5 years, Spurs hammered Norwich to claim 4th spot, and a victory for Leeds at Brentford saw them survive, with Burnley's 6-year stay coming to an end.We dissect all the action, and go through our nominations in our 'End of Season Awards'.Thank you for listening!

Another cup final for Tommy's Chelsea, another heart breaking defeat at Wembley. The Blues lost to Liverpool again on penalties to mean they end their domestic season trophyless.  With one week left of the Premier League season everything is still at stake, but will Sam finally admit Spurs have a chance of getting top four!? We also discuss who we think has enough to beat the drop, with Leeds snatching a vital last-minute point at home to Brighton at the weekend. There's the final Forgotten Footballer of the series, and we also chat about the news of Blackpool's Jake Daniels becoming the first openly gay professional footballer to be currently playing, a big step forward for our game. Thanks for listening!

Arsenal passed a big test with wins against Chelsea & Man Utd last week to put themselves back in pole position for 4th spot, whilst Spurs are faltering following a second game without a win. Chelsea bounced back from the Arsenal defeat with a last gasp win vs West Ham, but we go through a few squad questions following Antonio Rudiger's summer departure. Burnley have shocked everybody with 7 points from 9 after sacking Sean Dyche, leaving Everton facing the real possibility of relegation as they sit in the bottom 3, and we also discuss the Man City v Real Madrid thriller from Tuesday night. We tee up the final weekend of League 1 action, and Sam is back hosting our first Forgotten Footballer double pointer after last weeks disaster! Thanks for listening

We are back ahead of the run-in as Liverpool are looking at creating history with the Quadruple still in their reach, but do we think they can realistically pull it off? Tommy talks us through his Chelsea Champions League heartbreak after last weeks gut-wrenching Madrid defeat, and does Sam feel comfortable with his Spurs sitting in pole position for that all important 4th place? Burnley have sacked Sean Dyche, and West Ham are in a European Semi-final  - we give our thoughts on both. Theres a big League 1 update with Ipswich well and truly done and dusted in their bid for the playoffs, and also a quick MLS run through with a few Ifs & Buts derbies to discuss. We then finish with possibly the hardest Forgotten Footballer we've ever done...let us know if you get it! Thanks for listening

Gareth Bale made the headlines both on and off the pitch this week, leading us to debate just how good he is, and whether he ever reached his full potential at Real Madrid.  Other talking points include Italy's shock exit from the World Cup playoffs, an update on Chelsea's situation, and whether Alex's playoff dream is still alive for Ipswich. We also have plenty of trivia this week! Forgotten footballer, a game of clues, and general football trivia teasers all included. Thanks for listening! 

Its been a dramatic few weeks in the world of Chelsea as owner Roman Abramovich faced sanctions from the UK Government, and Tommy gives an emotional fans view of where his club is, and what the future may hold.We give our thoughts on the wide open title race, top 4 battle, and also whether Everton are in real danger of being relegated from the Premier League for the first time. After last weeks MLS draw we go through our teams results from week 3, and also provide a League 1 update, with Alex's Ipswich losing ground in their already difficult playoff chase.

Roman Abramovich has put Chelsea up for sale which sent shockwaves through the football & political world - Tommy reflects on his time at Chelsea  Spurs were dumped out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough last week meaning another trophy-less season, and Man Utd are clinging onto their Top 4 hopes after a humiliating derby loss. Alex gives an update on Ipswich ahead of a vital March period, and we also have a new feature following the return of the MLS. Who will Tommy & Sam be supporting this season? Listen to find out!

After a half-term/winter break we regroup and go again following a rollercoaster few weeks for our teams.  Tommy has been watching his club in the Club World Cup, Sam has been riding the Spurs waves and Alex has been to MK Dons!  We give our predictions for the final Prem table, discuss Lukaku's odd Chelsea form, and of course finish with a Forgotten Footballer.

This week we do a transfer window round-up, including our thoughts on the best & worst business done in January.  Dele Alli has flown the Tottenham nest, and Sam thinks he will find a way onto the plane for England's Qatar 2022 World Cup squad. This raised a big debate at HQ so we all came up with our projected 25 man squads, which of course threw up some disagreements! There's a brief League 1 update, and Alex hosts this week's Forgotten Footballer.

For the third time in a month Chelsea faced Spurs and it played out in a familiar fashion. There was a game-changing moment though which sparks us to debate the current state of refereeing in England.  After Norwich & Newcastle picked up recent wins, we also catch up on the fight to avoid the drop.  Alex rounds up the first month under Kieran McKenna at Ipswich, and Sam hosts Forgotten Footballer.  

Ifs & Buts are back in 2022!   2/3rds of the crew met up for an Ipswich away day at Gillingham on Saturday, with Town securing a comfortable 4-0 win! We then discuss the last month for Chelsea & Spurs and our thoughts on the many COVID cancelled games. Should there be a winter break in the Premier League? And are the clubs using cancellations to their own gain?  Thanks for listening! 

In this crazy Covid world our three teams all managed to play this weekend so plenty for us to sink our teeth into!  Tottenham v Liverpool was a thriller, Chelsea are enduring a sticky patch, whilst Ipswich appointed their new manager, Kieran McKenna. Forgotten Footballer throws up something new after 53 episodes, and Tommy hosts a little quiz to end the year. Thanks for listening, and see you again in 2022! 

‘No More Paul's Please'  After a summer which promised so much, Ipswich's lacklustre start to the season has meant Paul Cook has been given the boot - Alex gives us his thoughts on the sacking. Tommy goes through a Chelsea update following a tough week, whilst Sam is fully onboard the Conte express after three consecutive league wins. Sam hosts this week's forgotten footballer and we give a Fantasy Football run through.  Cheers! 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is no longer at the wheel…this week we dig into his failures as Utd boss and who we think could replace him. Could it be Zidane? Pochettino? Or even Ten Hag?  Spurs got their first league win under Antonio Conte, and Tommy has a bold prediction for his Chelsea side. Alex vents about Ipswich's inconsistency whilst Sam debates going to watch Cheltenham at Gillingham! Tommy hosts Forgotten footballer, and Sam then comes up with a great idea for the World Cup in Qatar… Thanks for listening! 

We've reached our half-century! And there's big news which came with it…  There's a new manager at Tottenham and it's a big one, with Antonio Conte returning to the Premier League. We discuss what went wrong for Nuno and what the season now means for Spurs. Chelsea had a perfect weekend, and Ipswich are on the rise making for a happy Tommy & Alex Thanks for listening! 

Following a mini mid-season break, we're back to dig deep into the Liverpool thrashing of Man Utd, Tottenham's underwhelming performances and Chelsea's 7-0 thumping of Norwich.  Is Mo Salah the best player in the world right now? Should Utd sack Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer? And what will the Saudi takeover of Newcastle mean for them? In League 1, Ipswich are showing improvements whilst Rotherham and Cheltenham continue their solid starts to the season. Sam hosts this week's Forgotten footballer, and Tommy also teases a Man Utd hat-trick trivia. Thanks for listening! 

Clash of the heavyweights as Man City travelled to Anfield for a blockbuster against Liverpool, whilst Chelsea and Spurs returned to winning ways.  What's going wrong at Man Utd? And can Brentford keep up their fantastic start to the season? Alex had a rollercoaster week with Ipswich Town, and attempts to get his first point of the season in Forgotten Footballer. Thanks for listening! 

Back with a Tuesday episode following a disappointing weekend for Tommy & Sam!  Tottenham were beaten easily in the North-London Derby, with the local lads making their dreams come true for Arsenal.  Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season, as did Man Utd, whilst Liverpool were held to a draw in a thriller at plucky Brentford. Alex discusses a last minute equaliser for Ipswich, and then hosts a Forgotten Footballer teaser, with Sam finishing the Ep with another Referee conundrum in ‘Laying the Law'. Thanks for listening!

Spurs v Chelsea, Sam v Tommy…it was the big one on Sunday, with The Blues coming out on top.   There was penalty drama between West Ham & Man Utd, whilst Brighton continued their fantastic start to the season. We also discuss Norwich's unwanted Premier League record which brings Alex some great joy, on top of the fact Ipswich got their first win of the season! Sam hosts forgotten footballer & Laying the Law this time round. Thanks for listening! 

The international break came at the wrong time for Tottenham as they fell to their first defeat of the season, whilst Romelu Lukaku continued his fine start to his 2nd spell at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. Ronaldo didn't disappoint on his Old Trafford return, Arsenal scraped their first win of the campaign, and a second half blitz against Burnley saw Everton hit joint-top. All of the main talking points from the weekend are discussed, as well as the usual League 1 round-up which involves a very concerned Alex! Tommy hosts forgotten footballer - with a slight UAE WIFI glitch not causing too much trouble!