Audio Football Club

Audio Football Club

Author: The Telegraph Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, Audio Football Club gathers around the mic for the kind of insightful, often heated, conversation you’d find in a proper football pub. Led by Thom Gibbs and Mina Rzouki, the discussion is joined by The Telegraph’s deep bench of sports reporters, each bringing their own expertise and perspective straight from the touchline and the press box. This isn’t just a recap of scores; it’s a proper unpacking of the narratives, the tactics, and the behind-the-scenes drama that defined the last seven days. You’ll hear analysis that goes beyond the headlines, debates that capture the passion of the game, and the kind of informed opinion that comes from decades of combined experience covering football at the highest level. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting access to a private briefing from some of the UK’s sharpest football minds. The conversation is always lively, often unpredictable, and grounded in the real-world reporting that makes The Telegraph a trusted source. So, if you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the beautiful game, from the Premier League to European competitions and all the talking points in between, you’ve found your weekly essential listen.
Episodes
Parris is burning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:51
On the podcast today, England are unconvincing in their World Cup opener against Scotland but nevertheless do start their tournament with a win. Elsewhere there were impressive starts for Brazil and France, while Austral…
Phil-good factor fading? Women's World Cup preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:51
The Women’s World Cup awaits and Thom Gibbs is back in the audio recording facility to look ahead to the tournament. Joining him are host of the Offside Rule podcast, Kait Borsay, comedian Ella Woods, Women's Football Re…
Smooth Klopperator [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:18
The Champions League final may have disappointed but what a tournament it was, the AFC panellists discuss whether Liverpool deserved it (spoiler alert: they did). Plus a look back at the Europa League final, a look ahead…
King Klopp or Kane? Champions League final preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:45
The Champions League final awaits and Thom Gibbs is back in the audio recording facility to look ahead to Liverpool vs Spurs in Madrid. Joining him are Matt Law, Charlie Eccleshare and, on the line from Baku, Sam Dean. T…
Treble without a pause for Manchester City [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:06
The 2018/19 FA Cup final is the latest glittering addition to Manchester City's groaning trophy shelf and host Thom Gibbs is on hand to unpick a historic treble. Joining him are Matt Law, Mina Rzouki and Alistair Tweedal…
We are (talking about) the champions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:05
Manchester City win the league at Brighton while Liverpool finish with 97 points, a shared golden boot, a golden glove, a player of the season award and no title. Elsewhere, Manchester United suffer a humiliating defeat…
Women's Football Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
A timely first for the podcast: host Thom Gibbs is joined in the audio recording facility by an all-female lineup to unpack the world of women’s football.Host of the Offside Rule podcast, Kait Borsay, comedian Ella Woods…
Attempting to explain Spurs and Liverpool miracles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:16
An outrageous couple of days in European football brings host Thom Gibbs back into the audio recording facility to analyse how the first all-English Champions League final since 2008 came to be. Joining him are Chief Foo…
Audio Football Club interview with… Matt Forde [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:14
Today we are joined in the audio recording facility by comedian, satirist and broadcaster Matt Forde.Matt talks about growing up with Nottingham Forest in the top flight, his heroes as a child (and an adult) and what it…
Football phone-out with Jamie Carragher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
Telegraph Sport columnists James Ducker, Chris Bascombe and Jamie Carragher all join Thom Gibbs on the inaugural AFC football phone-out.We get their reaction to Manchester City’s win over Leicester featuring disbelief at…