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The Joy of Football

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The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside "The Voice" of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World! On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our "Three of the Best" players, Martin gives us his "Letter from the Gantry" on his

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69:11

Portugal WIN Nations League, Spurs SACK Ange, Martin...

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2025/06/10

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, first is Martin's Letter from the Gantry in preparation for his commentary duties at the upcoming Club World Cup. Then Neil and Martin discuss the tournament and what it means for the game. Next it's more 'We Need to Talk About' in the form of Ange Postecoglou's sacking from Spurs, and also the unfortunate passing of Uriah Rennie. After that it's our usual Three of the Best (featuring players involved in The Nations League), and then we h...

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78:14

Attending Chelsea's ECL FINAL, Doué vs Yamal, The...

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2025/06/04

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss thier travels (Martin's prior to his commentary days, and Neil's more recently at Chelsea's Europa Conference League Final triumph). Then we have comparions, featuring Désiré Doué, Lamine Yemal, Ousmane Dembélé, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho. Next it's 'We Need to Talk About', in which Neil and Martin look into state funded clubs and why PSG's former 'Gelacticos' didn't work. Then it's Martin's Letter fro...

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72:55

Our TEAM OF THE SEAON, Ruben Amorim's Speech & More!

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2025/05/27

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin choose their Teams of the Season. Yes, 'Teams'. We have Premier League XI (featuring some substitutes from Martin), The Most Improved XI, the Newcomers XI, and Neil's Team to Make You Scream (made up of the best individual 90' minutes he's seen against Chelsea this season). Also, Martin's Letter from the Gantry takes us through Martin's final commentary of the year at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim's Speech to the crowd, and w...

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85:14

Crystal Palace WIN the FA Cup, Other ‘One Trophy...

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2025/05/20

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss a LOT of Crystal Palace and their FA Cup triumph! We start with ‘One Trophy Wonders’ all about teams (such as Palace) who have won one trophy, and what it means for their history. Next, it’s 'Explain That...' which centres on clubs who have previously had back-to-back relegations from the top flight. Then 'The Way We Were', which dives into Nottingham Forest European qualification and history. Martin’s Letter from ...

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72:15

Coaching with José Mourinho, Talent on the Tyne, PL...

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2025/05/13

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss how English teams have done in the Champions League (are Arsenal struggling). We have our usual Three of the Best (with an overwhelming amount of Newcastle after their game with Chelsea), Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is also about Newcastle and Chelsea... the time José Mourinho allowed him to hitch a ride home on the Chelsea Team coach! Then it’s Neil’s VOICE OF PASSION ‘It’s the Money, Moron’. That just leaves ...

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71:30

Farewell Trent, Goodbye Goodison, and an Intense...

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2025/05/07

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool and compare him with other English Defenders who played in La Liga, we have our usual ‘Three of the Best’ discussing players from around the world, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is all about Goodison Park Memories, Neil’s ‘VOICE OF PASSION’ is on the intensity of the Premier League, and we finish with Stoppage Time in which Neil and Martin discuss their biggest “surprises”...

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72:42

Liverpool CHAMPIONS, Crystal Palace FINALISTS, Copa...

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2025/04/29

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the newly crowned CHAMPIONS Liverpool, along with Crystal Palace's FA Cup Semi-Final triumph. Next it's onto Comparisons, starting with Arne Slot and Jürgen Klopp, then onto Palace Managers that have took the club to Cup Finals, and concluding with Wolves vs the other clubs that have SACKED their Manager this year. Then, Martin's Letter from the Gantry which is about the time he went on TOUR with Liverpool (and eve...

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83:18

Manchester United & Tottenham's Seasons, TOO MANY...

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2025/04/23

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Manchester United & Tottenham's Seasons. Will it be a success if one of them wins the Europa League? Neil's VOICE OF PASSION is on the amount of changes/sackings in football, Martin's Letter from the Gantry is about his recent commentary for Tottenham vs Nottingham Forrest, we have our usual 'Three of The Best', and also 'There used to be Giants' all about Swansea City. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch...

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75:40

What is MURDERBALL, Has There Been Anyone Like Salah,...

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2025/04/16

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin have have a new segment “Is This A Fantasy“, where they discuss Murderball, and how it’s used in football training sessions. We also have our usual “Three of the Best” discussing standout players (with this week including retiring official Darren Cann), there’s VOICE OF PASSION where Neil rants about atmosphere at games, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is all about AFC Bournemouth, and we compare previous wingers to the on...

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83:37

Saka RETURNS, KDB & Muller Leaving, GK’s 6 Second...

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2025/04/07

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin have the usual “Three of The Best” where they talk about Saka’s return, Kevin De Bruyne leaving City, Thomas Muller retiring + more, Neil dissects his distate for the way modern Wingers are used in the game, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry tackles the soon to be rule change surrounding how long Goalkeepers can hold the ball for, and we have ‘They Used to be Giants’ which explores the rich history of Ipswich Town. M...

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67:00

"Cheers, Geoff" - GUEST Geoff Shreeves - Fifa,...

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2025/03/31

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by the one and only Geoff Shreeves. They discuss Geoff’s life and times, from working at Sky, contributing to Fifa with Martin (and his famous catchphrase), fights with Sir Alex Ferguson, classic interviews (including Branislav Ivanovic telling that he won't be playing in the Champions League Final), an so much MORE! It was a long podcast, but he's a touch cookie... I think he'll carry on. Join Neil Barnett (fo...

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80:26

BIGGEST Giant KILLINGS In Football & JOF Turns 1-Year...

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2025/03/24

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, we're turning 1-year old! Neil and Martin discuss the biggest 'Giant Killings' in football, and Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on some of the dicey situations Commentators undergo to reach stadium gentries. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! 00:00 Intro 01:18 GIANT KILLINGS (5...

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76:31

NEWCASTLE Win A TROPHY, So Who’s The New...

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2025/03/18

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Newcastle finally winning a trophy! And, as such: who are the new “underachievers”. Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is naturally all about Newcastle too, and we have some Comparisons of different managers. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! 00:00 Intro 01:3...

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69:49

The GREATEST Non-League Manager EVER? - Geoff Chapple

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2025/03/12

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by former Woking manager: Geoff Chapple! They discuss Geoff’s career, the ups and downs, leaving jobs over lack of contracts, winning MULTIPLE FA Trophies, and scoring against Martin Tyler himself. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! Hosted by The Revive...

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73:44

WHO is the Most Natural GOAL SCORER Ever?

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2025/03/04

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the most 'natural' goal scorers from ever decade (starting with 1950). Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on West Ham. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! 00:00 Intro 01:52 Best Goal Scorers Explained 03:49 Best Goal Scorers (1950's) 11:10 Best Goal Sco...

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72:53

Amazing ASTON VILLA, More POOR Refs, Inside Brentford...

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2025/02/25

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin 'Need to Talk About' Manchester City & Newcastle. What has happened to City, and can Newcastle finally win a trophy? Neil has a nice VOICE OF PASSION (for once) discussing the wonderful display from Aston Villa with their mascots, from Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity, against Chelsea. Martin's letter is all about the time he was allowed into Brentford's training in the lead up to their first ever Premier League ...

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97:39

Is There ANYONE Like Messi, Manchester United...

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2025/02/18

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin compare players to the one and only Lionel Messi, we have 'We Need To Talk About' featuring the struggles of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Then it's on to 'The Way We Were' in which Neil and Martin discuss Manchester United's relegation in 1974, and we finish with our usual 'Three of the Best'. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier...

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88:35

OVERPRICED Tickets, Undercooked Spurs, Torres 'Round...

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2025/02/11

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England game and then a Champions League final just a few days apart, Neil's trip with Chelsea tp Barcelona in the days before Torres went round Valdés (and Gary Neville made a noise we can't describe), the OUTRAGEOUS price that some Matchday Tickets are being sold at, and more. We also have our usual 'Three of the Best', Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on Birmingham City, and ...

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87:50

Is Football DECREASING, Arsenal's Youth, Father/Son...

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2025/02/05

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the state of football. Is it delining? Has it already? Martin's Letter from the Gantry is about Arsenal's Youth players, we have comparisons of football Dads and their Football sons, and much more. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World! 00:00 Intro 01:42 Terribl...

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75:46

JOEL WARD On Football THEN vs NOW, Micky Stewart & More

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2025/01/29

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our usual Three of the Best, Neil’s VOICE OF PASSION is on Injuries after a Summer of International Tournaments, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is all about Denis Law, and we're also joined by Joel Ward and Micky Stewart. The Joy of a very ‘football’ coffee shop ...

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