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On The Left Side is THE funny football podcast. No tactical analysis or heat maps here, just a sideways look at the very best stories from the beautiful game in a handy bite-sized form. From commentary catastrophes to managerial misdemeanours. Jim guides you through a satirical look at the last seven days of football funny.

Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson


    • Dec 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 293 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS


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    Introducing Football Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 1:30


    Jim introduces his latest football podcast which sees him teaming up once again with Producer Ant as they present a series of interviews and stories with names that you may not know, but that uncover what life is really like behind the scenes at elite football clubs. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/footballstories

    What is On The Left Side all about?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 0:26


    Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside Theme Tune is by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.

    The Final Kick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 111:10


    For the first and final time Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson host the show together as they look back over almost 300 episodes of soccer silliness. They chat about their experiences making the show along with favourite clip suggestions from contributors and listeners. We are also honoured to feature a special introduction by Sir David Attenborough, who pays tribute to the impact the show has had on the people of planet Earth. Over the last five years lots of people have helped make this show and we want to thank each and everyone of them - even the ones we can't remember or haven't named here! And thank you for listening and sharing us with your friends. It's been a lot of fun. On The Left Side was written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. We had lots of help including: Voices: Damien St John, Ciaran Saward, Anthony Laming, Ben Nickless, Alex Whitely Production: Sean Allsop, Luke Berry & Lucy Lavery Hosts: Dotun Adebayo, Damien St John, Amy Christophers, Alex Boardman This episode contains clips from the OTLS archive, and music from Katalina Kicks and multiple tracks from Steffen Daum appearing under creative Commons 3.0 Stay in touch - @OnTheLeftSide on Twitter @ontheleftsidepod on instagram for occasional announcements and stuff Meanwhile you can follow Ant & Jim @antmcginley @Mr_Jimbob Check out their new projects "Football Social Daily" and "Wrestling With The Champ"

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    Roy Keane gets annoyed, Villa survive and we say goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 13:58


    As the longest season ever comes to an end, we look at the role music played in deciding on who would be relegated from the Premier League. As a result, Watford issue an apology and we learn the secrets behind how the Villa go about signing players. Even that isn't enough to cheer Roy Keane up. Across the road, Birmingham City retire Jude Billingham's shirt number after only 44 games, as if by design we are putting this show on ice after nearly 300 episodes. All of our shows will still be available and if you want to keep in touch we'll keep our twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod alive and will come back in a few weeks to have a chat and look back at some of our favourite bits from the last 5 years. Thank you for joining us on this journey of silliness. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ben Nickless, Ciaran Saward and Victor Gannon. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Nightmare by Alexander Nakarada and Asking Questions by Rafael Krux, Find us on all on social media @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @realbennickless and @sawardfish

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    Ups, downs, sackings and signings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 11:02


    Leeds are back where they belong (which we assume means they will no longer be just off the M1/M62), Liverpool have had their trophy, and more great English talent is headed for Germany with a surge of Beatlemania, and it's all in this latest episode. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ben Nickless, and Damien St John. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Asking Questions by Rafael Krux, Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @realbennickless and @damienstjohn

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    City beat UEFA, Jose heads to Amazon and we lose a footballing giant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 9:21


    Man City got the most important result of their season when their squad of superstar lawyers pulled it out of the back at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A measly ten million euro fine annoyed the internet and Jose Mourinho, who was also upset about other things, despite finally getting his own TV show. And we said goodbye to world cup winner Jack Charlton - the man that led Ireland to glorious memories in the late 80's and 90's On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ben Nickless, and Damien St John. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Asking Questions by Rafael Krux, and Just Another Day by Steffen Daum. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @realbennickless and @damienstjohn

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    New Balls Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 10:00


    Jose is turning into Mr Nice Guy, Ole is having tech problems at United, Man City fluff their lines when Bernardo Silva has a cuppa instead of giving Liverpool a Guard of Honour, and Nike launch a new ball that does new stuff, like roll and bounce. Finally, Iceland nail it again with their new logo launch. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ben Nickless, Charles Commins and Damien St John. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Videogame Blockbuster, and Just Another Day by Steffen Daum. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @realbennickless @charlescommins and @damienstjohn

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    Liverpool win the League, Klopp cries and an Eagle dies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 11:36


    Everybody loves Jurgen Klopp even more now that he has taken Liverpool to the title, and experts try and work out how he did it, some throw a bit more than a street party. And while the Reds secured the top-flight title, there was sad news down at Selhurst Park, where one Premier League regular will fly no more. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ciaran Saward and Damien St John. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Videogame Blockbuster, and Burt's Requiem by Alexander Nakarada. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @sawardfish and @damienstjohn

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    Kebabs, Sausage Rolls and Roy Keane's Taxi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 12:42


    While the Premier League is back, it's not quite as good as we remembered it. In fact the only thing that feels the same is the anger emanating from Roy Keane. While he does his best impression of Liam Neeson, fellow countryman shows off his skills with some baked goods. And while we get used to crowd noises, could there be a job for Keano shouting from the stands to motivate players. Plus if only John Barnes really did have dodgy videos on his shelf, we could have had a hit record on our hands. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Victor Gannon, Damien St John and Glenn McConnell. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Baroom Ballet and Drunken Party by Kevin Macleod, Asking Questions by Rafael Krux, Downfall by Steffen Daum, and Vintage party. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @knavecon @glennswfc and @damienstjohn With thanks to Darren Farley and @bbc5live

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    Rashford scores a winner against Boris as football returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 8:55


    Football is back, but everyone has been talking about the power of Marcus Rashford to change the minds of the government. And as project restart gets underway, there something dodgy going on in the way Norwich train, and football is now more like a video game than ever before... On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ciaran Saward. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Burt's Requiem by Alexander Nakarada, Asking Questions by Rafael Krux. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @sawardfish on twitter With thanks to @nataliepaweleck

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    Football joins the #BlackLivesMatter protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 8:32


    With the return of football on the horizon, focus shifted away from Covid19 and to worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody. As the football community responds, there's a sweeping realisation that football, like so many other areas of society, must do better. Elsewhere, Man City launched their appeal against the FFP allegations leveled at them by UEFA, and their fans joined the Muppets. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ciaran Saward. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Thanks to Offbeat Voices. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Dawn is Coming by Steffen Daum, Asking Questions by Rafael Krux. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @sawardfish on twitter

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    Football's Coming Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 9:56


    Football is coming back and no one is more excited than former player Paul Beesley. The lack of atmosphere is a worry though as seen at RB Salzburg and on the ISS with the Dragon Capsule. But amongst all the questions about how and if and when, Jim has one question that's really bothering him - Who's the chairman of QPR? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Between Dragons and Humans and On Top of the mountain by Steffen Daum, Asking Questions by Rafael Krux. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob on twitter

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    YNWA VS YMCA VS MUFC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 10:15


    Jurgen Klopp is annoyed at Gary Neville, Football fans are annoyed at Man Utd and everyone is annoyed at Dominic Cummings. In fact it's so bad will Jim give up his podcast career and run away to join a boy band? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Extra voices by Luke McKinnon. Extra music covered by Creative Commons 3.0: Asking Questions by Rafael Krux, and Nightmare by Alexander Nakarada. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob on twitter And check out the new @kleagueshow @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    Football returns in Germany & Vote Redknapp for PM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 11:45


    The Bundesliga gets has returned, but there was more life in the stands than there were in the post-match interviews. Meanwhile the best hope for the Premier League restarting could be a new career for Harry Redknapp. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Extra voices by Ciaran Saward. Thanks to Colin Murray and BBC Radio 5 Live Creative Commons 3.0: Bavarian Seascape, Steffen Daum - Last Resistance, Kevin Macleod - Barroom Ball, Nightmare - Alexander Nakurada, Ghost Town - Rafael Krux Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob on twitter And check out the new @kleagueshow @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    An interview with the brains behind The Offensive Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 19:04


    This week we take the chance to chat with fellow football podcasters Joel Emery and Adam Jarrell about the creation of The Offensive and fictional football club Ashwood City. The Offensive is a brilliant and sometimes painfully real mockumentary following the characters and challenges that happen at a club that may not be too dissimilar to the one you follow. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks.  Listen to The Offensive via all good podcast apps. Follow them on social media @TheOffensivePOD and @AshwoodCity Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob on twitter @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    I miss football

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 9:05


    It's been so long since football happened that we envisage a future without it. And while some footballers are talking sense, some are singing rubbish.  On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license: Just Another Day, Lonely fool by Steffen Daum,  Nightmare by Rafael Krux, I miss football by Craic Boi. With thanks to 2 Unlimited Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob on twitter @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    Phil Neville to Newcastle? And the morality of Richard Keys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 7:16


    Amy sits in the satire chair this week as we remember how much England Women's Boss Phil Neville enjoys made-up sports like Table Tennis Basketball. Could he leave the Lionesses to become the new gaffer at Newcastle? What would hairy hands Richard Keys say about that? Plus which members of the Tory party would play where in your team? Meanwhile, Luton Town have taken drastic action to sack their manager over his recent performances. Which seems slightly unfair given the circumstances... On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license: Last Resistance by Steffen Daum,  Asking Questions Ghost Townby Rafael Krux, Ballroom Ballet by Kevin Mcleod, plus Vintage Party and Videogame Blockbuster Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @sawardfish @ThatSportsSpice on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    Cheap Transfers, Footballing Potatoes and Spanish with Aguero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 9:26


    It's been a month since any football happened in the UK and people are starting to get seriously worried about the impact all this will have on the sport, and things like transfers and in turn - potatoes. But Graeme Souness has a warning about your trousers if you're looking to splash the cash. And if you're looking for cash, and indeed accountants, maybe you could learn Spanish with a Premier League star. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license: Dawn is Coming and Last Resistance by Steffen Daum, and Asking Questions by Rafael Krux Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @sawardfish on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    Pancakes, Pogba and a Premier League Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 12:15


    Bernardo Silva is in trouble with twitter again after a video of him tossing a chocolate banana pancake causes controversy, but it's all just symptomatic of the no football world we find ourselves in. Meanwhile, some footballers chip in to help the NHS, but what if they just built a new hospital? And Paul Pogba finally gets the chance to have a pop back at... erm, you know.. that guy.. the one that... I think he used to play... The angry one... Nevermind, Paul doesn't know either. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license: Dawn is Coming and Last Resistance by Steffen Daum, and Asking Questions by Rafael Krux Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @sawardfish on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram  

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    Paycuts, Belarus and Kyle Walker in trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 12:31


    This episode contains a few swear words as the frustration of no football starts to take hold, combined with what Jim is calling the Belarus diet. The Government ask Footballers to take a paycut while Liverpool and Spurs go cap in hand because they are obviously so poor, and Piers Morgan speaks sense. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward, and Ben Nickless. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license: Groovin by Brian Boyko and Ghost Town by Rafael Krux Follow @ontheleftside on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram  

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    With football in Lockdown, commentators go wild with boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 9:14


    As the coronavirus continues to shut down normal life, we are slowly adapting to a world without football. But with no games to play, football stars are resorting to telling people to stay at home, while commentators such as Clive Tyldsley and Nick Heath are commentating on everyday life. Could this be the future of the beautiful game? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward, and Luke McKinnon as the baby. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license, edits of Groovin' by Brian Boyko and TipToes by Myuu (see youtube) With thanks to@nickheathsport, @clivetyldesley, TalkSport, Manchester City, Granit Xhaka, and Netflix. And apologies to fans of Scotland. Follow @ontheleftside on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

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    #StayAtHomeChallenge and The Wembley Lasagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 11:14


    This week we found out who had been buying up all the worlds toilet rolls, and what happens when you ask a super computer who will win the Premier League, if it ever resumes. And while that may be behind closed doors, at least the FA have plans to stop us going hungry. Or do they? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward. Theme music written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features edits of Nightmare and Ghost Town by Rafael Krux, under creative commons license 3.0. Follow @ontheleftside on Twitter Follow @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

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    Football goes viral as everything stops for the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 7:31


    Just as Liverpool were on the verge of a runaway Premier League Victory, all football has stopped because of COVID-19. And it means there's also no sport on TV or radio which is causing problems for some outlets, and there are some creative solutions being offered for what to do instead, everything from E-sports to Guinea Pigs. Now go wash your hands. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson.  Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram   Thanks to Katalina Kicks for the theme tune and Kevin Macleod for bit bit loop under public domain license 3.0

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    The Coronavirus hits Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 8:32


    Hand gel, Violins, and Roy Keane tackles - it's another episode of the funny football show. Now please wash your hands.   Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Additional music used under creative commons license including Asking Questions

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    Manchester City's fashion faux pas & Big Sam's Bigger Ego!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 9:29


    This weeks On The Left Side starts with a Manchester City's headline-grabbing antics but not for the reason you might think. It also takes on Liverpool's Premier League "slip" DESPITE having the quote "Best defender in the World" on the pitch and wonders if anyone thinks as much of Big Sam Allardyce as Big Sam Allardyce. Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Additional music used under creative commons license.   

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    A letter to Klopp and a Stairway to Jose

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 8:50


    It's a manager special with Mourinho not making any sense, Steve Bruce being awfully confused by his breakfast, and Jurgen Klopp proving to be the nicest manager, if not human being in the premier league. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    UEFA catch Man City cheating on Valentines Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 7:58


    Frank Lampard got a big new signing this week in Ziyech, but there was no flowers or Chocolate at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola was presented with a 2 year ban from the champions league. But once again Jose managed to make it all about him. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Asking Questions by Rafael Krux Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Slaven Bilic smells and we apologise to everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 12:25


    Storm Ciara may have put a stop to Man City in the premier league, but couldn't stop Paul Merson who still doesn't seem to have a clue about football. Meanwhile, is the secret to the Baggies success this season their manager's Nostrils? From West Brom, we go to West Ham as the Davids demand an apology from Sky, as social media demands one from Dele Alli, and we get ahead of the game by apologising for everything. In a song... It's all in the latest episode of football funny written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester UK. Theme music written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their permission. Features Barroom Ballet by Kevin Macleod under Creative Commons 3.0 license. Follow us @ontheleftside on Twitter or @ontheleftsidepod on instagram With thanks to Sky Sports, ITV, BBC and BT Sport.  

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    United turn to China, Ole looks on the bright side, and VAR makes sense at last

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 8:33


    Transfer deadline day saw one of the most drawn-out transfers in Bruno Fernandes AND one of the most surprising in Odion Igahlo go to Man Utd. But is it all just part of a cunning plan to deny Liverpool the League title? And while Ole gets optimistic, over in Spain, there's a V.A.R. first... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Asking Questions by Rafael Crux. Spanish Guitar performed by Ant McGinley. With thanks to Sky Sports, ITV, BBC and BT Sport. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Klopp is on Holiday, Woodward is in songs and Pennant is off the TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 9:59


    It's often said that a team is 'on the beach' when they have nothing left to play for, and going off what Jurgen Klopp said this week, he is already there and as Liverpool are 19 points clear, who can blame him? Elsewhere things are on the up at Man Utd, unless your name is Ed Woodward. Still, it's nice to have a song sung about you, isn't it?  On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. Extra voices in this episode from Ciaran Saward. Please send legal papers for his attention at The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Lawful Victim Unit & Comic Game Loop - Kevin MacLeod, and Bavarian Seascape. With thanks to Sky Sports, ITV, and BT Sport. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Football x10, Liverpool +16 & Oxford City -1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 9:11


    Phil Neville, Rob Green, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane have very different approaches to mathematics. Finn Tapp has a very different definition of being in a relationship. And have Liverpool got a different idea of what it takes to win the league? On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Comic Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod & Groovin by Aleksandra Nakrada. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Aguero breaks records while Sean Dyche reads a very special bedtime story...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 8:29


    Things are really hotting up at the minute. Not on the pitch or in the race for titles, but off the pitch where managers and players alike find themselves caught up in a scandal, so much that we had enough to do a special 'Uncovered' episode. However, it's still suitable for work. Unless you work in a religious establishment or nursery school. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Sloppy Bossa Loop & Comic Game Loop -  Kevin Maguire,  plus Groovin and Nightmare by Aleksandra Nakrada. Other incidental music written and performed by Ant McGinley Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod  

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    Balls, Tactics and Carry On Goalkeeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 9:09


    It looks like Mourinho is back to being good old Jose, while Duncan Ferguson has a brand new role at Everton, and a certain goalkeeper is causing the BBC pronunciation department some confusion. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester, UK. Additional voices in this episode come from John Walker,  and Ciaran Saward, Andy May The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other incidental music written and performed by Ant McGinley, or appears under Creative Commons 3.0 All SFX produced in house and sourced from freesfx.com

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    Moyes wins, Amazon Prime football and commentating injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 9:35


    We made it through the silly season to the future and with Amazon stepping into the football arena, we wonder what might happen if Jeremy Clarkson joins the commentary team. Speaking of commentators, John Acres is back on the show again, and speaking of being back, David Moyes has returned to West Ham with proof he is one of the most winningest managers from a very select group. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester, UK. Additional voices in this episode come from John Walker, John Acres and Ciaran Saward With thanks to Amazon, Jeremy Clarkson, Jeremy Corbyn, John Acres, Martin Keown, Jake Humphries, and Owen Hargreaves. The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Orchestral Mix by Brian Boyko appaears under Creative Commons 3.0 All SFX produced in house and sourced from freesfx.com    

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    New managers, Creative Commentators, and Troy Deeney's mum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 11:06


    Footballers don't get Christmas off so neither do we. The silly season continues as BBC commentator John Acres goes all Alan Partridge, while in Scotland, Match of the Day was in danger of becoming Snack of the day... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod  

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    Passionate Managers and Misguided Monkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 10:18


    It looks like Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti are well on their way to new jobs at Arsenal and Everton, but they've taken their time sorting it out. In the meantime, they've filled the gaps with passion in the form of a couple of club heroes. Meantime the Italian FA have made a stand against Racism in their own unique way. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Village Tarantella by Kevin McLeod,  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Silly Season for Proper Football Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 13:06


    Nigel Pearson going to Watford heralds the arrival of the silly season and the return of the likes of what Tim Sherwood calls PROPER FOOTBALL MEN, even if those are the same men that dragged your team to the foot of the table. With a guest appearance from a knight of the realm in Sir David Attenborough, we also try and sell you some insurance for you erm, most important family member. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license i Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Emery sacked, Flores sacked and Crystal Palace clean up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 9:29


    It's that time of year when P45's seem to come thicker and faster than fixtures, and shortly after Spurs rang the changes, Arsenal and Watford have had a Christmas clean out as well. And speaking of cleaning there's a new robot at Selhurst Park this week, and it's one that actually does its job. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Evil Incoming by Kevin Macleod, Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Bye bye Poch Hello Mourinho

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 10:12


    If you ever needed proof the world has turned upside down look no further than White Hart Lane and the decision to oust Mauricio Pochettino and deadcatting everyone with Jose Mourinho. But this is the new Jose - Happy, Humble and frighteningly similar to Donald Trump... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license.  Evil Incoming by Kevin Macleod, Putins Lullaby by Alexander Nakarada, and Asking Questions by Rafael Krux. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Gomez vs Sterling & Keane vs Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 10:46


    England qualified for Euro 2020 but all eyes were on the canteen after an unexpected and slightly unbalanced fight broke out between Joe Gomez and Raheem Sterling. Elsewhere, Roy Keane was, as usual, trying to pick a fight with anyone he could see and this week that meant Declan Rice... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license. This is handy as Jim learns about Music rights and licensing this week. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod  

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    Superstitious Frank, Give VAR a 7, and remember the Giant Poppy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 11:16


    Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the premier league but instead of focusing on that we look at superstition and ask where Frank Lampard wees? Does Pep Guardiola believe in anything? Who is the next Paul Merson? And is there anything more dignified than a giant poppy mascot?  The answer is yes. Yes, there is.   On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Northampton and Manchester. Thanks to BBC Sport The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license. This is handy as Jim learns about Music rights and licensing this week. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod      

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    Bobby Firmino's Armpit, Andre Gomes video nasty and Granit Xhaka stripped

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 9:28


    Who likes Armpits anyway? Not Liverpool fans that's for sure in the latest nonsense surrounding VAR. This also allowed us to watch Andre Gomes and Granit Xhaka over and over again in various video nasties.  Plus we ask what would happen if Jose Mourinho was Superman, would Arsenal be his Kryptonite... --------------- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Additional voices from Ciaran Saward. Thanks to Sky Sports Goals On Sunday. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license Foam Rubber - Alexander Nakarad, Asking Questions- Rafael Krux, 2017 in D Minor - Kevin MacLeod, &  Heroic Adventure Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    FC Brickstand - The worlds greatest plastic football team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 11:24


    While Jim is on holiday Ant meets Chris Smith, the mind and hands behind the greatest team in the Buildersliga - FC Brickstand, and rediscovers the joy of a world of football without VAR and all the good bits in a surprisingly family-friendly episode. You can find out more about the team and join the club  On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester.  The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license La Citadelle - Komiku, Shining Stars. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Keane wants Kane but does he really need a hug?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 9:26


    It's been a quiet week in football. I mean, if you ignore all the racist chants and banners and Pep Guardiola playing players out of position. So we do just that. In our ignorance, we instead ask if Roy Keane was unloved as a child, if Rob Green has a voice for radio, and if one Gambian commentator has ever seen a game of football before. ---- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The extra voice in this episode came from Ciaran Saward. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license Asking Questions - Rafael Krux, Nightmare - Alexander Nakarada.   News clips thanks to BBC 5 Live, Twitter and BT Sport Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    WAGS at war, and England Walk out against racists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 12:04


    More drama than Shakespeare this week as footballing wife Detective Coleen Rooney turned Wagatha Christie and accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories to the Sun. Elsewhere, Gareth Southgate and his men played a country that assured everyone they had no problem whatsoever with racism. But it turns out that not only do they have a problem, they also have t-shirts. ---- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The extra voice in this episode came from Ciaran Saward. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license Asking Questions - Rafael Krux Nightmare - Alexander Nakarada Sunday Dub - Kevin Mcleod Steffen Daum - Dawn is Coming News clips thanks to BBC 5 Live, and ITV's This morning Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Amazon Alexa insults your team, and Ole leads the sack race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 8:24


    Many people feel that technology is ruining football for the fans, so have Amazon solved the problem by replacing the fans with robots? Meanwhile, Spurs are holding onto their manager if only because everyone is looking at how badly things are going at Manchester United. So bad in fact, that even Gandalf from Lord of the Rings couldn't save them. Or could he? ----- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thank you to Ciaran Saward and Alexa for lending their voices. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Steve Bruce tactics, and United Legends save the day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 8:16


    While things are looking glum for Spurs, are things looking up for Newcastle?  In a word no, no they're not. But there is a brochure out that makes Steve Bruce sound awesome. Amidst the takeover talk and getting stiffed by Leicester, the Magpies must be relieved that Souness has been having a pop at Pogba again. And is the only way to save Manchester United from disaster to bring back the class of '92?  ------ On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to John Walker and Ciaran Saward for lending their voices. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Bernardo goes nuts, Klopp vs the weather and Ashley Cole mucks up the Europa League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 10:59


    Again we find ourselves asking big questions like is something racist if the two people involved seem to be ok with it? What the heck is Jurgen Klopp's problem with the British climate, and where on earth did Ashley Cole learn to read? These, are just some of the many questions we will fail to answer in this episode. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    PepOut, make a baby for England, and Fake News hits football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 9:07


    After the most expensive team in Europe's top leagues lose to the cheapest, does this mean that we should just hand the Premier League title to Liverpool?  Meanwhile, it's time to get down to it if you want time off for the Euros, Arsenal pushes their fans to the edge and fake news taints Vincent Kompany's testimonial... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and instagram @ontheleftsidepod

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    Respectful Monkey Chants, BIG Manchester United News, and Watford go back to their ex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 9:26


    The International Break came after a Inter-racist break, in which some fans were asking "Can a monkey chant really be respectful?" We wonder if a terrible impression can be as well. And if there is anyone who doesn't annoy Graeme Souness? Elsewhere, Man United continue to run away with the Commercial Partnership League as they announce their New Official Electrical Styling Partner, and Watford plays wheel of fortune with their managers.   On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0 Follow us on social media # @ontheleftside on twitter @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

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    The end of Bury FC, Cantona Speaks and Mendy Sharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 10:19


    This week we ask what exactly happens in the fit and proper person test, what noise does a shark make, and has King Eric given the greatest speech since the seagull and the trawler?   On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0   Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

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