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Ross Halls is joined by Stuart Watson and Alex Jones to discuss Ipswich Town's search for a new manager.The boys discuss Gary O'Neil, who is set to be named the next Blues' boss following Kieran McKenna's departure.There's chat about his expected appointment, including his tactics, fan reaction, and his first tasks to tackle in the role.Then Stu gets his chance to discuss the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures, including August's opener at home to Sunderland and the run-in.There's also chat about the summer heatwave, while AJ discusses his experience watching Gorillaz over the weekend.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We react to multiple sources stating that Mark Ashton is set to appoint former Bournemouth and Wolves boss Gary O'Neil as Kieran McKenna's successor at Ipswich Town.

Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town forward David Lowe to discuss his time at Portman Road and journey in football in our Kings of Anglia podcast special.David spoke about a range of memories, including his early days in football, making his name at Wigan Athletic, scoring at Wembley and joining Ipswich.He chats about his relationship with John Duncan, debut season, trademark shuffle, favourite strike partners, ACL injury and overall time in Suffolk.The duo also discuss his journey in coaching, his spell as caretaker manager at Blackburn Rovers and what the future holds.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

It's been one of the biggest weeks of Ipswich Town's summer so far.Gary O'Neil appears increasingly likely to become the club's next manager, Mark Ashton has revealed more about the recruitment process, transfer plans are progressing behind the scenes, and major developments continue off the pitch.Joining Martin is Lee as we discuss:

We react live as the Premier League fixtures are published and reveal Ipswich Town's 2026/27 schedule!

Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones for the latest episode of Ipswich Town Transfer Talk.The boys start with the latest news on the Blues' manager search, with what looks to be like a two-horse race to replace Kieran McKenna at Portman Road.There's talk about the best fit, with possible pros and cons, before moving onto the latest transfer links.That includes a highly-rated La Liga striker and a newly-capped Italian no.9, plus chat around Nick Pope and a potential move for another shot-stopper.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Alex Jones is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire for another KOA exclusive interview following Ipswich Town's return to the Premier League.There's talk around the true value of promotion in 2026 before addressing the elephant in the room - the new financial rules that will impact the Blues and their top-flight foes.Then it's onto the summer transfer window. How much will Town look to spend, and just how important will foreign recruitment me?There's also chat about the importance of survival as Ipswich aim to establish themselves in the top flight.NOTE: This podcast was recorded before Kieran McKenna's departure was confirmed.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

An eye-opening behind-the-scenes account of English football's inner workings and Ipswich Town in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, told by former Ipswich and Football League chairman David Sheepshanks.Man on a Mission traces Sheepshanks' remarkable journey through nearly a quarter of a century in leadership roles at the heart of the game, revealing the agony and ecstasy of running a football club.Catch Giles live - 'Let's Talk' - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - from 10.00CET...on tre.radio

Ross Halls is joined by Stuart Watson to discuss the Ipswich Town 2025/26 retained list.The duo start with the news that Wes Burns is in negotiations with the club over a new deal, as is veteran third-choice keeper David Button.They also chat about the release of Conor Chaplin and Conor Townsend, before looking ahead to what the future holds for Harry Clarke and Cameron Humphreys, who have had their contract options exercised for a further 12 months.Then it's onto the returning loanees and a big summer ahead for the club.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town forward Frank Nouble to discuss his time at Portman Road and journey in football in our Kings of Anglia podcast special.Frank spoke about a range of memories, including his early days in football, turning down a contract at Chelsea, playing in the Premier League with West Ham and joining Ipswich.He chats about his relationship with Mick McCarthy, his goals against Crystal Palace, meaning behind CLACK, and overall time in Suffolk.The duo also discuss his tag as a journeyman, playing in China and ambitions in coaching.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We assess the known options for Mark Ashton as he considers the tricky job of replacing Kieran McKenna as Ipswich Town boss.

What a week it's been for Ipswich Town. Join the team as they discuss all that's gone on this week, from manager Kieran McKenna leaving to the latest names in the frame to be the next Ipswich Town manager. We also discuss the latest World Cup news and Town players that are in the USA, Canada and Mexico representing their country. ...Oh, and the Fixtures are released next Friday! A big week is ahead for Ipswich Town. #ad This video contains paid promotion for the following partners:Stowmarket Osteopaths – Quality care in Suffolk since 1985

Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back with the latest episode of Ipswich Town Transfer Talk after a hectic week.The boys looks at links to experienced duo Nick Pope and Callum Wilson, assessing whether they are the right profiles to make the move to Portman Road this summer.Then it's onto some different names - Paris FC star Ilan Kebbal has is another reported target, while dubious rumours surrounding Henrik Falchener and Fisnik Asllani are mentioned as well.There's also some chat around left-field candidates to replace Kieran McKenna, who stepped down from his role as Blues boss earlier this week.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Ross Halls is joined by Stuart Watson to discuss potential candidates to replace Kieran McKenna as Ipswich Town manager.The duo first look at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is a former Manchester United colleague and close friend of the Northern Irishman, before looking at the early booking favourties in Gary O'Neil and Liam RoseniorThey also chat about Brendan Rodgers, Sean Dyche, Anthony Barry, Ange Postecoglou and more....Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We try and process Kieran McKenna's shock exit as Ipswich Town boss. We pay tribute to his five season in charge - culminating in three promotions in four seasons - plus consider where Mark Ashton and the club go from here.

Mark Heath is joined by Stuart Watson, Alex Jones and Ross Halls to give our live reaction to news that Kieran McKenna has walked away from Ipswich Town.We discuss the shock news, the manner of his departure, and discuss if this is actually the best way possible for him to leave.Then, of course, it's onto who might be next in the hot seat - we toss around a bunch of names, get plenty of suggestions from viewers and ponder the pros and the cons of each.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea and Eve Conway are live for Wednesday's Newsround, as Aoife Wafer has been named the Player of the Tournament from this year's Six Nations, retaining the title she earned last year!Meanwhile, Katie Taylor's swan song in Croke Park is selling well, while Fermanagh's Kieran McKenna has left Ipswich Town.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

We chat to one-time Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks about his new book 'Man on a Mission'; as well as liquid lunches with the Cobbolds, hugging Matt Holland at Wembley, and his vision for success for club and country.

Theo Delaney's guest is Terry Butcher the fearsome centre half who played in three world cups for England. A new film ‘Butcher - Invisible Wounds' - airing on ITV 4 on June 9 and availaible thereafter on ITVX - looks at his illustrious career and also the tragic death of his son, Captain Chris Butcher, who suffered with severe PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. As well as the goals of his life Terry talks about the film and the work he does now to help other bereaved veterans' families. He supports his boyhood team Ipswich Town for whom he played 271 times.@Combat2C@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town loanee Jack Colback to discuss his time at Portman Road and journey in football in our Kings of Anglia podcast special.Recently-retired Jack spoke about a range of memories, including his early days in football, starting out at Sunderland and joining Ipswich for two loan spells.He chats about playing under Roy Keane, his first season in senior football, goal of the season award, rooming with Pablo Counago and overall time in Suffolk.The duo also discuss his career as a whole and what's next after retiring from professional football.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We recap all the latest Ipswich Town news, including the rumoured return to Suffolk for keeper Nick Pope, Town stars in World Cup warm-up action, and - of course - a Premier League rival's potential interest in Town's head coach.

Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones to break down the latest Ipswich Town transfer news.The boys reflect on the latest links surrounding Kieran McKenna and the vacancy at Fulham before diving into some juicy transfer news surrounding Everton's Tim Iroegbunam.There's speculative discussion about ex-Blue Liam Delap, who could be leaving Chelsea, while teams ramp up interest in former Town target Hayden Hackney.There's also chat around academy transfers and a closer look at how Ipswich's recruitment strategy might work.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Gary is joined by his former England teammate Terry Butcher to discuss his powerful new documentary, Butcher: Invisible Wounds. Terry opens up about the devastating loss of his son, Chris, and explains how sharing his story in the documentary has helped him cope with his grief and continue the healing process. The pair also look back on Terry's remarkable football career, from the glory years at Ipswich Town and Rangers to his unforgettable experiences with England. They revisit some of the most iconic moments in English football history, including the infamous "Hand of God" match against Argentina, the Italia '90 World Cup campaign that saw England come closer than any side since 1966 to lifting the trophy and Terry's legendary blood-soaked performance against Sweden that became one of the game's most enduring images. Butcher: Invisible Wounds airs on ITV4 on Tuesday 9 June at 10pm. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is in cinemas July 17. Book tickets from June 15. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Heath is back with Alex Jones and Stuart Watson to discuss all things Ipswich Town on the latest Kings of Anglia podcast.We kick off with the retained list - or lack of it - before moving onto the big talking point of the week, Kieran McKenna being linked to the Fulham job.We thrash out various scenarios and offer scores out of ten for level of concern. Then it's onto Aro Muric's departure and whether Christian Walton should be the Premier League starter, plus the latest sexy stuff transfer links.We finish with Mark returning to his Jamie Vardy signing suggestion, and a look at Alex's chat with footy finance expert Kieran Maguire.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

At the first time of asking Ipswich Town have returned to the Premier League and will hope to improve on their showing two seasons ago that followed unexpected back to back promotions. But something doesn't feel right. James is joined by Ipswich fan Paul Gaught-Allen to discuss what's changed at Ipswich over the last 12 months, The exciting football from the 2024 promotion has given way to something that some would say isn't as beautiful on the eye. Success this past season was in Paul's own words, something that felt more 'transactional'. But does that mean Ipswich have learned lessons and are now better equipped to stay up this time? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Weekender ep.37 Today on Patreon: Money in Football (IT+) & Memories of '94: The European Underdogs (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159799268 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ITFC #Ipswich #Premier League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“That kind of put soccer on my radar as a sport. I saw how deeply it meant to people, in a way I didn't appreciate prior to that. And then I was in London when the World Cup began, and I saw the opening match — Argentina and Cameroon, with Cameroon winning in an upset. Just the whole spectacle of it gave me an appreciation for the game.” — Brian Bunk, on Ireland, Italia '90, and the moment everything changed Not long now. Only seven days until the World Cup begins. Just enough time to read Brian D. Bunk's new The Shortest History of Soccer: From Ancient Kicking Games to the World's Most Popular Sport. History isn't Bunk with Brian. He looks a bit like Elton John, which is appropriate given that old Rocket Man was chairman of Watford and bankrolled the tiny English club to almost winning the league. Pop stars like Ed Sheeran (Ipswich) and Robert Plant (Wolves) love football, Bunk notes. Probably because it reminds them of where they came from. Bunk's thesis is that soccer's global dominance is not accidental. Born in the industrial communities of nineteenth-century England, the game gave workers a new identity, new evidence of their collective power, proof they'll never walk alone. That same logic explains why middle-aged men all over America religiously gather at their local bars to watch English teams with strange names like Ipswich Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Such is religion in our globalised post-industrial age. “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that,” the great Liverpool manager Bill Shankly quipped. That's the shortest of short histories of football. What the working-class Shankly meant was that it gives us social meaning — which is, indeed, more historically significant than the life or death of a single individual. Or even God. Football saves our souls, Brian Bunk concurs with Bill Shankly. Enjoy the World Cup. Five Takeaways •       Soccer Was Born in Industrial Communities for a Reason: The game emerged in industrial Britain in the second half of the nineteenth century not by accident but because industrialisation had shattered traditional community life. Mass migration to cities, technological disruption, the loss of familiar rhythms — all created a need for new kinds of identity and belonging. Soccer filled that need. It gave factory workers a team to follow, a ground to gather at, a shared identity that transcended ethnic and class lines. Bunk's argument: this community function is baked into the game itself, which is why it has replicated across every culture it has touched. •       Why Americans Love the Premier League: Bunk identifies the 1990s as the pivotal decade for American soccer. The 1994 World Cup on home soil. The women's World Cup. The formation of MLS. The arrival of the FIFA video game. The Premier League broadcasting deals with ESPN and Fox. All of these combined and snowballed. Add to that the NFL owners investing in English clubs, the celebrity ownership wave (Ryan Reynolds, Elton John), and the cultural footprint of shows like Ted Lasso and Welcome to Wrexham. The result: a generation of Americans for whom following the Premier League is a primary source of community. •       Maradona: All the Contradictions of Football in One Man: Asked which historical match he would most want to attend, Bunk chooses Mexico City, June 1986: Argentina vs England. Not for the Hand of God goal — which was cheating — but for the second goal, the one where Maradona picked up the ball in his own half, went past five English players, and scored what is generally considered the greatest goal in the history of the game. Bryon Butler's BBC radio commentary: “turning like a little eel.” Andrew's verdict: if any single figure captures all the genius, joy, turbulence, and tragedy of football, it is Maradona. •       The World Cup Returns to North America: In seven days, the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the first time the tournament has returned to North America since the USA hosted in 1994. The timing of Bunk's book is deliberate. Soccer is more popular in America than at any point in history, and the home World Cup is the event that could push it into the first tier of American sports culture. The Premier League, MLS, women's soccer, and now the World Cup: the game's US footprint is larger than it has ever been. •       Andrew's Game: Tottenham vs Benfica, April 1962: Andrew's own fantasy match, offered unprompted at the end: the first leg of the 1962 European Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Benfica at the Est00e1dio da Luz in Lisbon on March 20, 1962, with Eusebio and Jimmy Greaves on the same pitch. Spurs lost 320131 on the night, went out 420132 on aggregate. Two clear penalties not given. Andrew's conclusion: had Spurs won that match, the history of European football — and possibly his own life — would have been different. He notes that he has a son, and that he should have called him Jimmy. About the Guest Brian D. Bunk is a Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he teaches courses on world history, modern Europe, and the global history of soccer. He is the author of The Shortest History of Soccer: From Ancient Kicking Games to the World's Most Popular Sport (The Experiment, June 2026), Beyond the Field: How Soccer Built Community in the United States (University of Illinois Press, 2025), and From Football to Soccer: The Early History of the Beautiful Game in the United States (University of Illinois Press, 2021). He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. References: •       The Shortest History of Soccer by Brian D. Bunk (The Experiment, June 2026). •       Beyond the Field: How Soccer Built Community in the United States by Brian D. Bunk (University of Illinois Press, 2025). •       Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup quarter-final, Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, June 22, 1986 — the Hand of God game, referenced as Bunk's fantasy match. •       Tottenham Hotspur vs Benfica, European Cup semi-final, Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, April 1962 — Andrew's fantasy match. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On A...

Ross Halls caught up with Ipswich Town legend Tony Mowbray to discuss his time at Portman Road and journey in football in our Kings of Anglia podcast special.Tony spoke about a range of memories, including his early days in football, the nickname 'Mogga', playing for his boyhood club in Middlesbrough and a life-changing moment at Celtic.He chats about George Burley persuading him to sign for Ipswich, his goal at Wembley and overall time in Suffolk as a player and coach.The duo also discuss his bowel cancer recovery, getting back into management and if he was ever close to becoming Town manager.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We revisit Ipswich Town's 25/26 promotion season - concluding with the run to automatic promotion in May 2026!

Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones to discuss the latest Ipswich Town transfer rumours.The boys start with two foreign names - Real Betis' Nelson Deossa and OH Leuven's Roggerio Nyakossi, who have both been linked with moves to Portman Road.Then it's onto the stars, following rumours surrounding Solly March, Ethan Nwaneri and Harvey Elliott, who could be on the move this summer.There's also chat about whether the Blues should target soon-to-be free agent Jamie Vardy in their search for an experienced no.9 in the Premier League.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

With the Premier League line up settled, George Elek joins us from EFL specialist show Not The Top 20 to tell us what to look out for from Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ sqbl.link/nordvpn · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Heath is back with Ross Halls and Alex Jones to discuss all things Ipswich Town on the latest KOA podcast.We start with a look at the latest transfer rumour sexy stuff before diving into a mountain of Mailbag from across all social media platforms.We tackle questions as diverse as how many strikers Town need to sign, foreign recruitment and potential competition for Leif Davis to our favourite ice-creams, dream pod record locations and if we'd rather fight a kangaroo or a badger.Plus will Town stay up, who wins in a Premier League nickname Battle Royale - and AJ has a message for his haters.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game and European football.Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players will be supported if they choose to take a stand over Ireland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.Discussion continues around the FAI's decision to fulfil September and October fixtures against Israel, with protests taking place outside the Dáil this week.Rising Irish talent Jaden Umeh discusses life at Benfica and his dream of making a senior Ireland debut.Ireland prepare for friendlies against Qatar and Canada, with Heimir Hallgrímsson and Seamus Coleman set to face the media ahead of Thursday's match.Assistant coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy are reportedly close to extending their Ireland contracts through to Euro 2028.Former Ireland captain Seamus Coleman may have played his final game for Everton, but his international future remains undecided.Michael O'Neill signs a new four-year extension with Northern Ireland national football team after leading them through a successful rebuilding period.George Hirst describes his first Scotland national football team World Cup call-up as a dream following promotion with Ipswich Town.Craig Bellamy welcomes the return of defender Connor Roberts ahead of Wales friendlies against Ghana and Romania.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains determined to break into England national football team plans after narrowly missing out on this summer's World Cup squad.Lawrence Shankland completes a dream move to boyhood club Rangers on a two-year deal.Crystal Palace chase their first-ever European trophy in tonight's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, while Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard collect major managerial awards.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Stuart Watson sat down with Conor Chaplin in the wake of the announcement of his departure from Ipswich Town.The duo discuss how he's feeling, look back over some his favourite moments and what could be next for the modern day club legend. Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We revisit Ipswich Town's 25/26 promotion season - starting slowly in August but gathering pace by Christmas.

Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones to discuss the transfer chat around Ipswich Town in our new weekly round-up. The boys discuss the truth behind links to Millwall winger Femi Azeez before moving on to Valencia's interest in Dan Neil and transfer comments from ex-Blue Troy Parrott.There's also chat around what's next for Conor Chaplin, with Championship interest following his Portman Road departure, while youngster Leon Ayinde gets a good League One move.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

This emergency edition of the Total Saints Podcast reacts to the breaking news that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying breaches involving three clubs during the season.Martin Starke is joined by Glen de la Cour, Martin Sanders and Alfie House from the Daily Echo to break down what we know so far, including the EFL statement, Saints' appeal, the additional breaches involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town, and the four-point deduction handed to the club for next season.The panel discuss whether the punishment is disproportionate, why the situation has left so many supporters feeling angry and embarrassed, and what the consequences could be for those involved behind the scenes.There is also a wider look at the damage done to the fanbase, the chaos around Wembley tickets, the impact on players who may now question their futures, and whether Sport Republic can ever properly rebuild trust with Southampton supporters.It is one of the most extraordinary and damaging nights in recent Southampton history — and this episode captures the immediate reaction as Saints fans try to make sense of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portsmouth Football Club's retained list is thoroughly picked apart by Jake Smith, Henry Deacon and Tom Malley. Conor Chaplin's release from Ipswich Town, the inclusion of Adrian Segečić as a back-up option in Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad and the latest on Bristol City's search for a new manager are all topics that feature on this instalment as well.

We assess Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town squad ahead of the return to the Premier League - giving our take on squad depth and needs for summer recruitment.

We give our appreciation to the departing Conor Chaplin, pivotal in so many great moments in recent Ipswich Town history - not least the double promotion under Kieran McKenna.

Alex Jones and Ross Halls discuss the transfer chat around Ipswich Town in our new weekly round-up. The duo bring you up to speed on all the latest links, starting with goalkeeper Aro Muric, who is currently on loan at Italian side Sassuolo, but looks set for a permanent move elsewhere.They also delve into rumours surrounding a versatile Ligue 1 defender, a Dutch striker, an in-form ex-Blue, and much more.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Mark Heath is joined by Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Alex Jones to wrap up Ipswich Town's rollercoaster promotion season and dish out some awards.We look back at our pre-season pics too - some absolute honkers - and decide things like MVP, unsung hero, surprise package, best moment and more.We all dish out some special awards - look out for Rossi's gong - and Mark has reason for celebration too.Plus we reflect on Fabio Wardley's epic title fight with Daniel Dubois and Natasha Thomas' decade at the Blues.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We celebrate the heroes and key moments from Ipswich Town's 25/26 promotion campaign in our Blue Monday End of Season Awards!

Seb and Rich wrap up the latest ITFC news - including first signings, the future of Wes Burns, shock departures at ITFC Women - plus analyse Ipswich Town's 2025/26 season performance 'Prematch Show' style!

Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff reflect on the EFL ups and downs. Hear from Kieran McKenna after Ipswich sealed promotion back to the Premier League. Richie Wellens doesn't hold back after Leyton Orient just about survive in league One. Cambridge head coach Neil Harris joins the pod after earning League Two promotion. And Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard swings by ahead of the National League play-off final with Rochdale. And messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:45 Aaron opens the mailbag… 04:30 Kieran McKenna on Ipswich Town's promotion, 11:20 Hull gatecrash the play-offs, 14:05 Watford sack Ed Still, 15:45 Stevenage controversially win race for sixth, 18:10 Orient's Richie Wellens doesn't hold back, 22:25 Cambridge boss Neil Harris joins the pod, 35:05 Boreham Wood's Luke Garrard drops in.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Bayern v PSG, Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest. Sat 1500 Sunderland v Man Utd, Sat 1730 Man City v Brentford, Sun 1200 Celtic v Rangers, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United, Sun 1400 Burnley v Aston Villa on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Everton on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 West Ham v Arsenal.

Mark Heath is joined by Stuart Watson and Alex Jones to celebrate Ipswich Town being promoted back to the Premier League and reflect on another memorable day at Portman Road.The boys chat about Town sweeping QPR aside, consider how this season has been different to the last promotion and take you behind the scenes of the pitch party.There's discussion about Wes Burns' future too, plus debate around potentially signing Jens Cajuste, the Cedric Kipre deal and a potential summer move for Liam Delap.We tackle the thorny issue of a probable Kieran McKenna saga 2.0, plus share our favourite memories from the season.Plus Stu reveals what is what like being on the promotion bus yesterday.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Rog & Rory discuss the wild Premier League weekend as Arsenal crank up the title pressure with a statement win, powered by the return of Bukayo Saka. Plus, has Viktor Gyokores' season been a success or a disappointment? Next, Manchester United edge Liverpool in a thriller that says everything about both clubs' seasons. What exactly is going on with Liverpool's identity under Arne Slot? And surging Spurs clear West Ham in the fight for Premier League survival (Richarlison was built for this). Plus, its with open arms Rog welcomes Ipswich Town back to the Premier League.Watch our interview with William Saliba here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkLRe-BpwS4Check out our interview with Arne Slot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtqpsDKEBp4Come see Men in Blazers LIVE in Philadelphia May 12th! Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/41ElMi5Come join Men in Blazers LIVE in Dallas May 20th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/4w5u5BJChapters00:00:00 - Arsenal vs. Fulham reactions00:18:19 - Manchester United vs. Liverpool reactions00:40:48 - Brentford vs. West Ham reactions00:44:17 - Aston Villa vs. Tottenham reactions00:52:20 - Newcastle vs. Brighton reactions00:54:03 - Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace reactions00:57:00 - Wolves vs. Sunderland reactions00:58:20 - Leeds vs. Burnley reactions01:00:49 - Chelsea's next manager?01:03:33 - Ipswich Town returns to PL01:05:30 - Letter from GFOP: Crying over footballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay to discuss all the weekend's Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach look back on the final day of the Championship season.Ipswich Town win promotion back to the Premier League!It's the play-offs for Millwall and Middlesbrough!Hull secure the final play-off place!A brilliant end to a disastrous season for Sheffield Wednesday!It's the Second Tier.Sign up to our Patreon here for ad-free episodes, bonus content and access to the Discord for $4 a month.You can also join our brand new YouTube Membership here!Watch this episode on YouTube here!Follow us on X, Instagram and email us secondtierpod@gmail.com.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Second Tier is the UK's No.1 podcast dedicated to the EFL Championship. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday, Friday and Sunday throughout the football season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your calls with Aaron Paul and Chris Sutton as Ipswich Town return to the Premier League and the EFL season wraps up with promotion, relegation and play-off places confirmed.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League thriller and Ipswich's late push for automatic promotion. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast