The Honest Football Podcast

Welcome along to a special episode from The Honest Football Podcast. We preview the upcoming AFCON 2023 tournament, taking place in 2024, with a team by team guide and our predictions for each group. We also highlight some players from the British football pyramids featuring in the 2023 African Cup of Nations.

Welcome to another interview, My Football Story, from The Honest Football Podcast. This week, Charlie speaks to Luton legend Alan West. We talked to Alan about being picked for an England squad by Sir Alf Ramsey, facing the likes of Pele and Eusebio in the USA, winning the FA Youth Cup with Burnley and becoming a Luton Town legend in roles both on and off the pitch.

Welcome along to a brand new manager special from The Honest Football Podcast. Today, we react to Sunderland appointing Tony Mowbray as Head Coach after Alex Neil's shock departure to Stoke City!

Welcome to a new predictions show from The Honest Football Podcast. Today, we preview the 2022/23 Vanarama National League season! We share our pre-season promotion tips for promotion, the playoffs and relegation from the National League, as non-league football returns!

Welcome along to our EFL Sky Bet Championship 2022/23 pre season predictions from The Honest Football Podcast! We look ahead to the 2022/23 season and predict who will be promoted, in the playoffs and relegated from the Championship this year!

Welcome along to our EFL Sky Bet League One 2022/23 pre season predictions from The Honest Football Podcast! We look ahead to the 2022/23 season and predict who will be promoted, in the playoffs and relegated from League 1 this year!

Welcome along to our EFL Sky Bet League Two 2022/23 pre season predictions from The Honest Football Podcast! We look ahead to the 2022/23 season and predict who will be promoted, in the playoffs and relegated from League 2 this year!

Welcome along to our EFL Sky Bet League Two 2021/22 playoff semi final score predictions from The Honest Football Podcast! We look ahead to the two semi finals between Mansfield vs Northampton and Swindon vs Port Vale and predict who will be meeting at Wembley in the final!

Welcome to a new episode from The Honest Football Podcast. Today, we look ahead to the 2022 Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup Final, as Crusaders face Ballymena United. We preview the fixture, talk about the importance of European Football for the winner and give our score predictions for the game.

Welcome along to our EFL Papa John's Trophy final 2022 preview show from The Honest Football Podcast! We share our thoughts and score predictions for the 2022 EFL Trophy final between Rotherham United vs Sutton United.

Welcome to another interview, My Football Story, from The Honest Football Podcast. This week, Charlie talks to Glentoran and Burundi Midfielder Gael Bigirimana about his career so far. From a unique path into youth football with Coventry City, a big move to Newcastle United and appearances as an England youth international. We then discuss moves to Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian in Scotland and his current club Glentoran. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch us in video here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Check out our latest video here:- https://goo.gl/7sdHH3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here for all of our videos:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Welcome along to the Football Ramble from The Honest Football Podcast. We're back with our March 2022 Podcast, reviewing some of our key moments of the month. As well as laid back football chat, we also look ahead to Non-League day and play another quiz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to another episode from the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. This week, we chat to the incredibly successful journalist, presenter & broadcaster Faye Carruthers. Daniel & Faye talk about their mutual love of Luton Town, before discussing Faye's career. This includes becoming a household name at Sky Sports as a reporter on Soccer Saturday, plus more recent stints as a regular Talksport & Guardian weekly host & with Guardian weekly. We also talk more broadly about opportunities for women in football media in the past and now, as well as her previous work on Final Score. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here for all of our videos:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Welcome along to the Football Ramble from The Honest Football Podcast. We're back with our January 2022 Podcast, reviewing some of our key moments of the month. As well as laid back football chat, we also play one of our favourite quizzes, Guess The Fine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to a takeover special from The Honest Football Podcast. We discuss the news that Acun Ilicali has completed his takeover of Hull City AFC. We reflect on the tenure of Assem Allam ad his family, as well as what's in store for Hull moving forward. Let us know your thoughts on the takeover, are you excited to see a new owner at Hull City? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch us in video here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. This week, Daniel talks to legendary football commentator Ian Crocker. We talk to Ian about his love for Weymouth and West Ham, before discussing his incredible career. We talk about Ian's plethora of work in radio and TV commentary, including working at World Cup's, on Premier League football and Scottish football, which he has become synonymous with in recent years. We also talk to Ian about commentating on THAT Scotland game against Serbia, as they qualified for Euro 2020, as well as talking us through over 60 old firm matches! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Check out our latest video here:- https://goo.gl/7sdHH3 If you enjoyed this video, add a thumbs up & subscribe to the channel for regular new content from The Honest Football Podcast. Follow us on Twitter - @honestfootball3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we interview a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week, we have an extended chat with Ben Pringle, recorded on the day he became a free agent following a spell at Gillingham. He's since moved on to Morecambe and Altrincham. We talk about Ben's early days in the West Brom academy, non-league in the north east and a crucial spell at Ilkeston Town. We then discuss his professional breakthrough at Derby County, before a long, successful spell at Rotherham United under Steve Evans. We then talk about Fulham, Ipswich, Preston, Gillingham, a crucial Wembley goal on loan at Tranmere Rovers & working with Steve Evans again. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Check out our latest video here:- https://goo.gl/7sdHH3 If you enjoyed this video, add a thumbs up & subscribe to the channel for regular new content from The Honest Football Podcast. Follow us on Twitter - @honestfootball3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to a special episode from The Honest Football Podcast. We discuss the upcoming AFCON 2021 tournament, taking place in 2022, with a team by team guide and our predictions for each group. We also highlight players featuring from the British football pyramids. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for all of our content here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Follow us on Twitter - @honestfootball3 Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we interview a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week, we have a laugh for an hour with former Scotland player David Robertson. From stories of playing under Sir Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen, with Laudrup & Gascoigne at Rangers, to injury woes at Leeds United, David tells us all in this interview. He also discusses his current role as Real Kashmir manager, including working in a warzone, Indian football & the brilliant BBC Scotland documentaries about the club. There's also classic tales from Montrose FC & Elgin City FC. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Check out our latest video here:- https://goo.gl/7sdHH3 If you enjoyed this video, add a thumbs up & subscribe to the channel for regular new content from The Honest Football Podcast. Follow us on Twitter - @honestfootball3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to the Football Ramble from The Honest Football Podcast. We're back with our December 2021 Podcast, reviewing some of our key moments of the year. As well as laid back football chat, we also play some of our favourite quizzes, including Guess The Fine and You're The Ref. Finally, we discuss football ground food and refreshments. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here for all of our videos:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week, we talk to Wycombe Wanderers defender Joe Jacobson about his career in football with Cardiff City, Accrington Stanley, Bristol Rovers, Oldham Athletic & Shrewsbury Town. We also discuss highlights such as international honours with Wales, a bizarre hattrick with the Chairboys & his favourite moments as a football fan. Subscribe to the channel here:- https://goo.gl/myFtKZ Check out our latest video here:- https://goo.gl/7sdHH3 If you enjoyed this video, add a thumbs up & subscribe to the channel for regular new content from The Honest Football Podcast. Thanks for watching! Follow us on Twitter - @honestfootball3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a series from The Honest Football Podcast. This last episode in our series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. For our final episode of the series we venture outside of sport and into the 'real' world. We meet professional actor and director, Ewan Donald, who talks to us all about the similarities and differences of being a leader inside about outside of sport. It really is a brilliant episode! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a brand new series from The Honest Football Podcast. This series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. We meet the incredible Ali Speechly AKA 'Coach Ali' (@_CoachAli_). Ali is without doubt one of the most passionate and dedicated coaches you will ever meet. Our discussion really centres around Ali's coaching philosophy which is Engage - Educate - Empower. Ali is a level 3 coach who is working towards her Uefa B completion and she primarily works at a women's grassroots club and coaches in the community for a professional team. You will struggle to meet a more caring and inspiring coach than Coach Ali! It really is a brilliant episode! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a brand new series from The Honest Football Podcast. This series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. Next up in our series we meet Baseball expert Coach Mike McRae, (@VCUBaseball). Mike is a professional coach has coached in a multitude of settings, from youth to adults, including national level. A truly amazing man and a cracking episode from beginning to end. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a brand new series from The Honest Football Podcast. This series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. Next up in our series we meet Hockey expert Coach Stephen Williams, (@Stephenmanani). Stephen is a professional coach has coached in a multitude of settings, from youth to adults, including county and national level. A truly amazing man and a cracking episode from beginning to end. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a brand new series from The Honest Football Podcast. This series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. Next up in our series we meet Netball expert Coach Beccy Lewis, (@BeccyLewis18). Beccy is a former academy and county player who's love of the game continued when she went to University. Following graduation, Beccy became a coach and began her coaching career in Australia. Since returning to the U.K. Beccy has coached in a multitude of settings, from youth to adults, including Netball Super Leagues' Surrey Storm, Leeds Rhinos and England Netball. A truly amazing woman and a cracking episode from beginning to end. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a brand new series from The Honest Football Podcast. This series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. Next up in our series we meet Ice Hockey expert Coach Dave Smith, (@RPI_HockeyCoach). Dave is a former pro, having almost of his career in the US. Once he hung up his skates, Dave became a coach and has since had a successful career coaching at various colleges and Univeristies across America and subsequently been a Head Coach for the last 15 years. Following a successful spell as Head Coach of Canisius Uni, Buffalo, NY in which the team competed at National Level, Dave can now be found plying his trade as Head Coach of the RPI Engineers in Troy, NY. A truly amazing man and a cracking episode from beginning to end. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'COACHING DIARIES' - a brand new series from The Honest Football Podcast. This series sees one of our hosts, Charlie, a part time football coach and PE teacher, meet the great and the good in the world of sport. As a teacher, Charlie has always been fascinated by the way coaching works in different sports and the impact they can have on me as a football coach. Each week, we meet coaches from different parts of the sporting world. We will drill down into their philosophies, values and techniques in their field and find out what makes them so great at what they do. To kick off our series we meet Rugby League expert Stuart Wilkinson, (@AlphaRugbyCoach). Stuart is a former pro, having played in both England and Australia for many years. Once he hung up his boots, Stuart became a coach and has since gone on to coach, England, Wales, France, GB, Leeds Rhinos, Widnes Vikings, Wigan Warriors and is currently the Head Coach of the Serbian National Team. Stuart takes us on a journey that has since made me flip my coaching philosophy on its head. A truly amazing man and a cracking episode to kick off our series. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week, we sat down (virtually) with former Luton Town, Bristol City, Fulham, Colchester United & QPR Striker Tony Thorpe. We discuss his career, transfers from a player's perspective, dealing with administrators, academies and his favourite games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story' series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week, we speak to current Stevenage FC Ladies defender Hayley Thompson (@HWT_PE). The former Brighton and Hove Albion Ladies player talks us through the favourite moments of her playing career including a memorable match against Arsenal. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week, we speak to another former professional in the shape of Nicky Shorey. The former England international talks us through the favourite moments of his playing career with Leyton Orient, Reading, Aston Villa, West Brom, Portsmouth, Pune City, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Colchester United & Bristol City. He also talks us through his more recent roles in football and his favourite games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to a new episode from the Honest Football Podcast. This week we get serious discuss the physical and emotional impact of a grassroots player suffering a major injury. We also continue our new 'Predictions' Game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. Today, we talk to current West Ham United & German international midfielder Julia Simic! (@juliasimic) She is an incredibly inspirational person who talks very candidly about the pros and cons of being a professional footballer. Julia, formerly of Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg, & Freiburg, took the incredibly brave step of moving to England to continue her career, an amazingly inspiring story. She talks to us about playing international football, the positive and negatives of playing football in a different country, the impact of career threantening injuries, as well as life at West Ham United this season. Make sure you give Julia a follow @juliasimic. An incredibly encouraging and inspiring episode from beginning to end! Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'My Favourite Game' - a regular series from The Honest Football Podcast . Next in our series is a returning guest, the brilliant, Coach Ali of @_coachali_. Ali talks to us about her love of Spurs, getting into womens football and scoring some cracking goals! Anything that Ali doesn't know about football coaching is not worth knowing, so do give her a follow for constant football coaching content. An amazing episode from beginning to end! Enjoy! Sponsorships: off for this episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Next up is AMERICAN FOOTBALL coach, Brian Barnes (@coachBarnes20). Brian works for the Detroit Lions NFL Franchise and is a College & High School Head Coach. In this episode we discuss the intricate similarities and differences between coaching 'Soccer' and an 'American Football' and how we can learn from each others amazing sports. A brilliant episode from beginning to end. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Football Story series from The Honest Football Podcast. Today, we talk to current Florentia San Gimignano & Maltese international defender Emma Lipman! (@emmalippo08) She is an incredibly inspirational person who talks very candidly about the pros and cons of being a professional footballer. Emma, formerly of Manchester City, Leeds United, & Coventry City, took the incredibly brave step of moving to Italy to continue her career, an amazingly inspiring story. She talks to us about playing international football, the positive and negatives of playing football in a different country, the rapid development of the women's game, as well as life at Florentia San Gimignano this season. make sure you give Emma a follow @emmalippo08. An incredibly encouraging and inspiring episode from beginning to end! Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Favourite Game series from The Honest Football Podcast. Today, we talk to current Florentia San Gimignano & Maltese international defender Emma Lipman! (@emmalippo08) She is an incredibly inspirational person who talks very candidly about the pros and cons of being a professional footballer. Emma, formerly of Manchester City, Leeds United, & Coventry City, took the incredibly brave step of moving to Italy to continue her career, an amazingly inspiring story. She talks to us about playing international football, the positive and negatives of playing football in a different country, the rapid development of the women's game, as well as life at Florentia San Gimignano this season. make sure you give Emma a follow @emmalippo08. An incredibly encouraging and inspiring episode from beginning to end! Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the My Favourite Game series from The Honest Football Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to discuss their favourite footballing memories, why they love the game and discuss their favourite matches. This week we talk to Chloe Beresford, editor of Get Italian Football News & pundit on the Serie A Show. We discuss her love of Stockport County & Fiorentina, as well as her favourite ever football match. See Chloe's work: https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/ Chloe's Podcast: https://theserieashow.com/ Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/ChloeJBeresford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'My Football Story' - a regular series from The Honest Football Podcast. Next in our series is current professional footballer Chris Lines (@Linesy8) of Northampton Town FC. We get an amazing insight into the life of a professional footballer from the former Bristol Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday, and Port Vale man. Chris is a true gentleman and this is an amazing episode from beginning to end! Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'My Favourite Game' - a regular series from The Honest Football Podcast. Next in our series is the brilliant, Minnie Birch of @minniebirch. Minnie talks to us about exciting new football inspired muscial project, her journeyinto both music and football and a heartwarming favourite football match! Minnie is a very talented musician and has been featured on the BBC and you should definitely check it out! An amazing episode from beginning to end! Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to a new episode from the Honest Football Podcast. This week  we discuss all things FA Cupand we dish out our awards for the last decade.  We also introduce our new 'Predictions' Game.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We meet the incredible Ali Speechly AKA 'Coach Ali' (@_CoachAli_). Ali is without doubt one of the most passionate and dedicated coaches you will ever meet. Our discussion really centres around Ali's coaching philosophy which is Engage - Educate - Empower. Ali is a level 3 coach who is working towards her Uefa B completion and she primarily works at a women's grassroots club and coaches in the community for a professional team. You will struggle to meet a more caring and inspiring coach than Coach Ali! It really is a brilliant episode! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'My Favourite Game' - a regular series from The Honest Football Podcast. Next in our series is the brilliant, Alex Donno of @5ReasonsSports, @560WQAM & a host of other publications. Alex talks to us about his love of Inter Milan, the MLS, David Beckham's Inter Miami, the Italian National Team and a cracking favourite football match! Alex is an incredibly engagin man and you should definitely check out his various radio shows, you won't regret. An amazing episode from beginning to end! Enjoy! . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'My Favourite Game' - a regular series from The Honest Football Podcast (Jamie Carragher stole our idea). Next in our series is the brilliant, Nima Tavallaey Roodsari of Sempreinter.com , @SerieAshow, a host other Serie A Publications and also a regular guest on TALKSPORT. Nima talks to us about his love of Inter Milan, everything Serie A football and a cracking favourite football match! Anything that Nima doesn't know about the Serie A is not worth knowing, so do give him a follow for constant Serie A content. An amazing episode from beginning to end! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome along to 'My Favourite Game' - a regular series from The Honest Football Podcast (Jamie Carragher stole our idea). Next in our series is the brilliant, Jerry Mancini of @The_Laziali and other Serie A Publications. Jerry talks to us about his love of SS Lazio FC, everything Serie A football and a cracking favourite football match involving his beloved team! Anything that Jerry doesn't know about the Serie A is not worth knowing, so do give him a follow for constant Serie A content. An amazing episode from beginning to end! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app