Raven Football Podcast

We get back together for a calamitous Christmas special with a very 'end of term' feel as we just play various games where Sam and Matt go head to head to be crowned the overall winner ----------- Merry Christmas to all of you, and thank you to everyone who's supported us and said nice things about the pod this year

In the last Raven podcast before an unforseen hiatus, we look at the 2006 world cup in a Raven rewinds special, join us as we enjoy some of the best player and most memorable footballing moments from the 21st century

In what should have been our full dedicated episode to European football, we start off by looking at how European nations fared in the latest round of Nations League games, before moving on to this weeks important announcement around fans being let back into English grounds Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

This week, we look at Hollywood football in it's most literal form - we're visiting Los Angeles in the latest edition of Ravens Football Cities of the World Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW 

There's so much football. Too much. We discuss the impact the quantity of games and competitions is having on performances and covid protocols. We also take a look at the latest VAR decisions because it's hard not to. And there was an 11 goals thriller down the road. Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

It's the second episode in our Raven Rewinds series, as we edge ever closer to the 2021 european championships which at this point may or may not be happening, but we're still counting down all the tournaments until then. Today it's euro 2004, a fascinating tournament both in terms of narrative and tactics, and awash with top talent.

In this edition of the Raven Football Podcast it's time we had a look at goings on in Europe. We start by taking a look at last weeks Champions League games and seeing if it's too soon to pick our group winners, before quickly previewing the next round of games happening this week. In the second half we head to Italy for a deep dive on the Serie A season far, and then to Spain to see how they're faring up after Saturday's El Classico Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @RavenFootballNW

In our inaugural episode of Ravens Football Cities of the World, we look at Brazil's most populous city - Sao Paulo. With a rich footballing history we've got plenty to get stuck in to! Join us as we look at the four major clubs, famous players, famous games and end with a fresh game. - Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @RavenFootballNW

We're back!! After an impromptu week off due to a coronavirus scare, we get our microphones back out to discuss the madness in Premier League and what caused it, and in the second half we turn our attention to the broader issues covering British football including mascot redundancies, pay per view games, and the future of the football pyramid itself //Follow us on Twitter

Join us for the first episode of our new Raven Rewinds series! We look at back at the first tournament we remember, the 2002 World Cup, and boy is there a lot to talk about, squad bust ups, refereeing scandals, shock upsets, and possibly the best international team of all time Here are the links we mentioned in the show El Hadj Diouf's WikiPedia -(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Hadji_Diouf#Controversies) The Saipan Incident Wikipedia - (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saipan_incident) Nicky Bandini's Guardian piece on Italy v South Korea - (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/01/world-cup-25-stunning-moments-italy-south-korea) Rivaldo's legendary dive - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiW0IPrv1Ro&ab_channel=Dunkmaster3333) - Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

On this weeks pod we take a look at Premier league weekend overflowing with xG. We discuss if Kepa's keeping woes are coming to an end. Just how good is Harry Kane and should he in fact look to drop deeper? There's another penalty at Old Trafford.......Plus Matt accidentally reveals his least favourite team in this week's 'Who Are Ya' >>>> Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @RavenFootballNW

European View: It would have been a Preview but the season has already started. We discuss whether anyone can beat Juventus, Bayern and Real Madrid to another title, we mention which players we think will shine this season, and Sam Dennis does his reputation as a football hipster no favours by singing the praises of the Austrian league Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

After the long summer break the Premier League finally returns. In this episode of the Raven Football Podcast we discuss which teams we're excited for and who might prove to be this year's surprised package. We also take a look at what the new season might bring for West Ham following a difficult start to the transfer window. Also, Sam Dennis and Matt Potter go head to head in 'who are ya' Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

In the latest installment of the Raven Football Podcast we take a look at some of transfers that have caught our eyes so far and ask whether Rodrigo is actually the right fit for Leeds, what Chelsea's new signings mean for their English youngsters, and how Leicester City plan to utilise two top class right backs Also, there's the latest edition of our as yet untitled new feature  Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

In the difficult second podcast we review the new Tottenham Hotspur: All or Nothing documentary and Sam Dennis and Matt Potter go head to head in a new feature Follow us on Twitter @RavenFootballNW

Yet another football podcast... join Sam Brenton, Sam Dennis and Matt Potter as they look forward to the new football season by going back on their predictions for the previous football season. The results are.... mixed. Follow us on twitter @RavenFootballNW