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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jonathan Wilson as the knockout stages commence with a late, late winner for Canada over South Africa. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Osasu Obayiuwana and Jacob Steinberg as England top their group with a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 victory against Panama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair as France beat a much-changed Norway and Cape Verde progress. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Ecuador beat Germany to reach the last 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini and Ewan Murray as Scotland are beaten convincingly by Brazil to leave their chances of progress hanging in the balance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Jacob Steinberg as England fail to break down Ghana. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos and Mark Langdon as Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, while there's a huge storm delay in France 3-0 Iraq. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jeff Rueter and Mark Langdon as Cape Verde claim yet another historic point and Spain finally look like a team worthy of the favourites tag.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon, Ewan Murray and Jack Snape to preview Groups A-D including Scotland and Brazil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The countdown is on to the biggest international football tournament ever staged, and the Racing Post team are here with the ultimate guide to all the action ahead, in association with SBK.Host Warren Ashurst is joined by Racing Post football expert Mark Langdon and professional punter Nick Goff to preview this summer's event, taking place across the USA, Canada and Mexico.With a new expanded format featuring 48 teams and more matches than ever before, the panel analyse every group, assess the leading contenders and identify the nations capable of causing a surprise. Can England finally go all the way? How will Scotland fare on the biggest stage? Can holders Argentina defend their title, or will favourites Spain or France come out on top?Mark and Nick also discuss the outright market, dark horses, Golden Boot contenders, players to watch and the best betting angles ahead of kick-off, with the latest prices and markets available from SBK.Whether you're looking for expert insight, tournament predictions or betting analysis, this is your complete guide to the biggest event in international football.This episode is proudly sponsored by SBK. Download the SBK app for market-leading odds, unique features and a smarter betting experience.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Paul Watson and Ed Aarons as Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this weekend's football action.The Premier League reaches its dramatic final day, and for Arsenal it's time to celebrate. After a 22-year wait, they are champions once again. Mikel Arteta's side head to Crystal Palace in party mode, ready to lift the trophy.Across North London, the mood could not be more different. Tottenham face the unthinkable — relegation to the Championship if they fail to take a point against Everton and West Ham beat Leeds. Expect a tense afternoon in the capital.Manchester City welcome European champions Aston Villa to the Etihad in what could be an emotional farewell for Pep Guardiola and club stalwarts including John Stones and Bernardo Silva. There may be tears as an era comes to an end.Elsewhere, the team preview this weekend's EFL play-off finals, including the fallout from the “Spygate” scandal that saw Southampton expelled from the Championship final and Middlesbrough take their place. The panel debate the decision and give their predictions.Plus, don't miss the latest FPL advice, The Assist Treble and the weekend NAPs.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt after PSG progressed past Bayern. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The run-in is ON and everything is still at stake. The title race, the battle for Europe and the fight for survival all continue this weekend. It's also the final round of the EFL regular season, with promotion and relegation spots still to be decided.Manchester United lock horns with arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday afternoon in a huge clash as both look to rubber-stamp their Champions League qualificationAt the top of the table, Arsenal host Fulham in a London derby at the Emirates. A win for the Gunners would move them six points clear of Manchester City, ahead of City's trip to Everton on Monday night. Could this be a decisive weekend in the title race?Meanwhile, it's a dramatic finale in the EFL, especially in the race to reach the Premier League. Just one point separates three teams battling for second place, with Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough all having the chance to seal automatic promotion on Saturday — but who will join champions Coventry City in the top flight next season?Don't miss Mark Langdon's Bet Builder, Dan Childs' EFL picks, the FPL update, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertson to review Tuesday's Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Join Tom McGarry and Racing Post tipsters Mark Langdon and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your go-to guide for this weekend's Premier League and EFL action.The run-in starts here — with the title race, European spots, and relegation battle all hanging in the balance.It's a huge Super Sunday clash as Manchester City head to Stamford Bridge. City must keep winning to stay on Arsenal's heels, while Chelsea are fighting to keep their top-five hopes alive. Who comes out on top in West London?Arsenal face a potentially tricky test at home to Bournemouth. It's a fixture they'd usually be expected to win — but with a first Premier League title in 22 years within touching distance, the pressure is on. Can Bournemouth spoil the party?Aston Villa continue their push for the top five at Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool host Fulham with European ambitions of their own. At the bottom, it's a massive showdown between West Ham and Wolves. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi takes charge of his first game as Tottenham boss with a trip to Sunderland.Don't miss Mark Langdon's Bet Builder, Dan Childs' EFL picks, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Mark Langdon to review Wednesday night's Champions League action and to look ahead to the Carabao Cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Spurs' disastrous season goes from bad to worse as they lose 5-2 to Atlético, including possibly the most disastrous 15 minutes of football ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to dissect a dramatic Champions League night. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jacob Steinberg as Tottenham Hotspur lose at home to Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Robyn Cowen and Mark Langdon as Manchester United win 3-2 away at Arsenal in the game of the season so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Lucy Ward, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Enzo Maresca part ways, while 2026 kicks off with three 0-0 draws in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Manchester City's win at Real Madrid piles the pressure on Xabi Alonso. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal hammer Spurs 4-1 in the north London derby. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Dan Burn scores a beautiful header in Newcastle's win over Athletic Club and Chelsea drop points away at Qarabag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Joining Ruby Walsh and Hugh Cahill we have Paul Corry and Mark Langdon on football, Neil Treacy on rugby, Raymie Burns on golf and Feargal Brennan joins us from Anfield ahead of Liverpool v Real Madrid. Game On.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as they try to summarise a Champions League night rammed with goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Shane Dawson and Ruby Walsh are joined in studio by Paul Corry. We are also joined by Mark Langdon on football, Stephen Ferris on rugby and Peter Branigan on snooker. Game On.
Damien O'Meara and Ruby Walsh check in with Marie Crowe and Pat Fenlon at the Aviva Stadium, plus Mark Langdon on World Cup qualifying, Jockey William Buick on British Champions Day, and Jonathan Wilson on his new history on the FIFA World Cup. Game On.
Shane Dawson and Ruby Walsh are joined by LOI Director Mark Scanlon on the €3 million Academy Funding in today's Budget, plus reaction from Paul Corry, Mark Langdon on European Football, and Declan Quigley on green shoots for Irish F1 hopes and Cycling. Game On.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon, as Monaco score a late penalty against City in Europe and there are straightforward wins for Arsenal and Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
The European Football preview show is your guide to the club competitions across the continent this season. Host Dave Clark is joined by Racing Post football experts Mark Langdon and James Milton, along with professional punter Nick Goff, to deliver their best ante-post bets for the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. Sponsored by SBK, this is essential viewing for any punter looking to make a flying start ahead of the opening fixtures.
Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Robyn Cowen, Mark Langdon and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester United's shock defeat to Grimsby, a disastrous week for Scottish football and look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Mark Langdon as Liverpool look to sign Alexander Isak, while the panel answer your questions from the pre-season mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
The Big Kick-Off 25/26 | Betting Preview | Premier League, EFL, Champions League & More Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon, James Milton and pro punter Nick Goff for a full ante-post preview of the 2025/26 season, covering the Premier League, EFL, Champions League and Europe's top leagues. The panel share their best bets for the season ahead, including title predictions, European hopefuls, relegation candidates and top scorer tips. They also run through the main contenders in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Mark Langdon to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and Suzy Wrack joins from Zurich after England lose their opening game of Euro 2025. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as the Club World Cup commences and Thomas Frank is installed at Spurs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to discuss this week's European finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Mark Langdon as Inter beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after an absolutely thrilling two legged tie in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss all the big European action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Aston Villa go out swinging in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Mark Langdon as Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United, taking a step closer to Champions League football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to chew over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Liverpool pull off a miraculous win against PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
A spite house is a structure that is built by one party to irritate another, or to cause some sort of difficulty or even damage. And there have been a lot of them built over the years, though there aren’t a huge number remaining. Research: Bailey, Steve. “A Tiny, Beloved Home That Was Built for Spite.” New York Times. Feb. 29, 2008. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/29/travel/escapes/29away.html “Charles A. Froling, Local Contractor, Passes Away.” Alameda Times Star. June 2, 1924. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1097386049/?match=1&terms=%22Charles%20Froling%22 Deschenes, Steven. “Spite House in Rockport Maine: Garden Papers and Correspondence.” Maine Historical Society. April 5, 2018. https://mainehistory.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/spite-house-in-rockport-maine-garden-papers-and-correspondence/ “Detailed Property Description: 523 QUEEN ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA.” City of Alexandria Virginia. https://realestate.alexandriava.gov/detail.php?accountno=12113500 “Died.” Alameda Times Star. June 2, 1924. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1097386249/?article=4c7443f8-0d33-4599-ad46-da94afa4e09b&terms=%22Froling%22&match=1 “Famed ‘Spite House’ at Phippsburg Will be Moved Intact to Rockport, an Eighty-five Mile Journey by Water.” Portland Press Herald. June 19, 1925. https://www.newspapers.com/image/847107454/?terms=%22Donald%20Dodge%22 “Freak House May Have Been One of the Causes of Woman Taking Her Life.” Oakland Tribune. Nov. 12, 1908. https://www.newspapers.com/image/76448900/?match=1&terms=%22Charles%20Froling%22 “From 1774 to Today.” 1774 Inn. https://www.1774inn.com/our-history “Hill, Mark Langdon, 1772-1842.” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000602 Kelly, Richard D. (on behalf of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission). "NRHP nomination for Spite House." Prepared October 1974, accepted Aug. 13, 1974. National Park Service. https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/74000175.pdf Kilduff, Paul. “Alameda Spite House likely built in ill will but ‘a little jewel box’ today.” East Bay Times. July 24, 2024. https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/07/23/alameda-spite-house-likely-built-in-ill-will-but-a-little-jewel-box-today/ Leffler, Christopher T et al. “The first cataract surgeons in Anglo-America.” Survey of ophthalmology 60,1 (2015): 86-92. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2014.08.002 Neal, Jill Hudson. “Narrow Thinking.” Washington Post. April 22, 2006. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/magazine/2006/04/23/narrow-thinking/96441f95-b38b-412c-b6c6-a5abf0200f55/ Nelson, George. “Two Narrow Houses Have All Comforts.” Oakland Tribune. June 30, 1957. https://www.newspapers.com/image/296868118/?match=1&terms=Gilbert%20froling Roth, Maggie. “Alexandria’s Spite House is Small, But It Has a Big History.” Northern Virginia Magazine. Jan. 2, 2024. https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/culture-features/2024/01/02/alexandria-spite-house-is-small-but-it-has-a-big-history/ Schulte, Brigid. “A Narrow-minded Pursuit.” Washington Post. Jan. 23, 2005. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/24/a-narrow-minded-pursuit/d346f89e-8e1a-4e66-8cd1-653ff05b59af/ Senk, Julie. “James McCobb House.” Down East. https://downeast.com/home-and-garden/james-mccobb-house/ “Spite House.” Cultural Landscape Foundation. https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/spite-house Williams, Lynn. “This Maryland House Was Built Just for Spite.” Los Angeles Times. April 29, 1990. https://www.newspapers.com/image/176103952/?terms=%22This%20Maryland%20House%20Was%20Built%20Just%20for%20Spite%22 Waters, Ed Jr. “Historic Tyler Spite House on market.” The Frederick News-Post. June 20, 2006. https://www.fredericknewspost.com/archives/video-historic-tyler-spite-house-on-market/article_8c43e490-cd98-58c0-9964-554e2a67fc0e.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon look back on Manchester City's limp Champions League exit in Madrid and the rest of the playoffs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to make sense of the 18-game final round of Champions League fixtures, along with looking ahead to the weekend's Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Ali Maxwell as Arsenal win at Brentford to cut Liverpool's lead at the top. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe as Liverpool beat Real Madrid and remain top of the Champions League table. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, and Mark Langdon to discuss the latest Champions League games and look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod