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The Joy of Football - With Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett

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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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75:05

The BIGGEST SCANDALS in Football...?

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2026/10/05

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett take a slightly different look at the game they love, asking what history can teach us about football surviving its biggest scandals, controversies and crises.From the infamous 1964 British betting scandal, which saw Sheffield Wednesday players Peter Swan, Tony Kay and Bronco Layne banned from football, to Swindon Town's promotion controversy, Martin and Neil revisit moments that appeared capable of doing lasting

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91:01

TREVOR STEVEN: 11 League Titles, the 'Hand of God'...

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2026/09/29

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are joined by former Everton, Rangers, Marseille and England midfielder Trevor Steven for a special extended conversation spanning his remarkable career in football and his work today with mental health charity MindFlow.Trevor takes us inside the great Everton side of the 1980s, recalling life under Howard Kendall, winning the FA Cup, two First Division titles and the European Cup Winners' Cup, and playing

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14:37

Spy in the Camp | SECRETS of the "Battle of the...

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2026/09/25

On this week's Spy in the Camp, Neil Barnett takes Martin Tyler back to one of the most infamous nights in Premier League history: Chelsea vs Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in 2016, the Battle of the Bridge, when Eden Hazard's equaliser handed Leicester City the Premier League title.Neil reveals what happened the night before the game, when Martin called him after commentating on Manchester United vs Leicester and spent an hour preparing for the Chelsea vs Tottenham match. Martin explains how he

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89:02

Who Are the Most ELITE Strikers...?

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2026/09/22

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett compare some of the greatest centre forwards in football history, from Marco van Basten and Ronaldo Nazário to Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba, Sergio Agüero, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. What separates the truly great goalscorers, and how would strikers from different generations compare?Elsewhere, Martin and Neil try to explain some of football's biggest talking points. Why are Spanish managers

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18:24

SPY in the Camp | Why Footballers Call Me "SPY in the...

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2026/09/18

On the very first episode of The Joy of Football's Spy in the Camp, Neil Barnett opens up his archive of stories from decades spent behind the scenes at Chelsea Football Club. Spy in the Camp is exclusive to JOF YouTube Members when first released, bringing supporters closer to the stories Neil couldn't tell from the touchline. For Episode One, Neil goes back to 1986 and the birth of ClubCall, when he was simultaneously working inside Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and Wimbledon. From a chaotic

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74:28

Premier League Youngsters this Week... WHO Are the...

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2026/09/15

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett discuss another huge week of football across the Premier League and Champions League, with Cole Palmer, Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Enrique, Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich, Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Brighton, Hull City and Manchester United all featuring.In What I Saw This Week, Martin reflects on Chelsea's 2 2 draw with Hull City at Stamford Bridge, while Neil turns his attention to an extraordinary Cole Palmer goal

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71:04

Arsenal Look SCARY... But Who Else Is Impressing?

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2026/09/08

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett discuss another fascinating week in football, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Luis Enrique, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz, Josh King and Alex Scott all featuring, alongside the fallout from another huge Premier League transfer window.In What I Saw This Week, Neil turns his attention to Luis Enrique and why even successful teams must constantly evolve. That sparks a

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71:02

The BEST Players This Week? & How Reading NEARLY got...

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2026/09/01

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett return to discuss another packed week of football, with Lionel Messi, Manchester United, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Hull City, Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Elanga, Romeo Lavia, Jack Wilshere and Vinnie Jones all featuring, alongside two brand new additions to the podcast.In the first ever What I Saw This Week, Martin tells the extraordinary story of how Reading Festival wristbands nearly caused a Woking Academy match

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91:05

WHO Stood Out...? The Premier League is BACK!

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2026/08/25

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett react to the first full weekend of the new Premier League season. From standout young players and blockbuster transfers to Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United and the newly promoted clubs, there is plenty to unpack after the opening round of fixtures.Three of the Best returns with Martin and Neil picking out players who caught their eye over the weekend. Josh King earns

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95:23

MORE Premier League PREDICTIONS...

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2026/08/18

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett complete their 2026/27 Premier League season preview, turning to the final ten clubs and asking what success looks like for each. From Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City chasing the biggest prizes to Newcastle United's rebuild, Tottenham Hotspur's new era and Sunderland balancing Premier League football with Europe, the pair assess the biggest questions ahead.The preview begins with Hull City,

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93:01

Premier League PREDICTIONS - Pt.1

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2026/08/11

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett begin their 2026/27 Premier League season preview, taking an in-depth look at the first ten clubs alphabetically as the new campaign approaches. From champions Arsenal and a reshaped Chelsea, to newly promoted Coventry City, European hopefuls and teams simply looking to survive, Martin and Neil assess the transfers, managers, expectations and biggest questions facing each club.The preview begins with reigning

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107:21

Have all the Big Football Managers GONE?

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2026/08/04

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett return with one of their most wide-ranging discussions yet, as the countdown to the new Premier League season continues. From managerial changes and transfer uncertainty to football finances, England's World Cup history and emotional tributes to some of the game's greatest names, there's plenty to get stuck into. The episode begins with What's Next?, where Martin and Neil debate the changing face of Premier League

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73:15

Rating Transfers... So Far

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2026/07/28

➡️ Watch Martin's Speech HERE: https://youtu.be/sAKz353_MGU?si=-i8i9K4B8a4xuqqWOn this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett leave the FIFA World Cup behind and return to domestic football as attention turns to the start of a brand-new club season. Back together in the Kingston Kitchen, the pair begin by reflecting on a very special honour for Martin, after Woking Football Club named their academy facility the Martin Tyler Performance Centre, before

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84:16

Remembering Kevin Keegan & Our World Cup AWARDS

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2026/07/21

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett bring the curtain down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special tournament review, reflecting on the moments, players and stories that defined football's biggest event. The episode also begins on a poignant note, as the pair pay tribute to the late Kevin Keegan—remembering one of English football's greatest players, twice a Ballon d'Or winner, Newcastle's legendary "Entertainers" manager, and a man whose passion

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91:42

The Greatest FIFA World Cup Final Ever?

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2026/07/14

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett from Atlanta as England prepare for a mouthwatering FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with a place in the 2026 World Cup Final at stake.The pair begin with Voice of Passion, where Neil argues that Jude Bellingham has now completed the journey from prodigious talent to genuine world-class footballer. Martin explains why Bellingham's consistency, personality and influence have elevated him into

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95:36

Why World Cup VAR Is Still Getting It WRONG!

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2026/07/08

In this episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett react to one of England's greatest FIFA World Cup performances, as Thomas Tuchel's side produce a stunning display to defeat Mexico and book their place in the quarter-finals. Is this the best England team performance of the modern era? And has Harry Kane finally reached the level of the world's elite strikers? The pair discuss Jude Bellingham's brilliance, Marc Guéhi's emergence as one of the tournament's outstanding

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71:56

ENGLAND - Kane vs Lineker vs Shearer?

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2026/06/29

Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett from Dallas as the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the knockout stages. They discuss Scotland's group-stage exit, Steve Clarke's resignation and whether international managers receive enough credit when things go well—or too much blame when they don't. They also compare some of England's greatest attacking partnerships, from Lineker and Beardsley to Shearer and Sheringham, before asking where Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham fit among the very best. The pair also debate

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99:29

What it's like being CAPTAIN at a WORLD CUP - Andy...

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2026/06/24

On this episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett are joined by former Republic of Ireland captain, Aston Villa legend, and renowned broadcaster Andy Townsend for a World Cup special from Dallas as the tournament begins to move through the group stage. Andy reflects on captaining Ireland at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and compares that experience to the modern 48-team tournament, discussing what has changed, what remains the same, and whether the

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79:39

The World Cup Is Underway - Martin Tyler Reports from...

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2026/06/16

Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett from Dallas as the FIFA World Cup gets properly underway, bringing a unique view from inside the tournament as football's biggest competition begins to take shape. From the atmosphere around Arlington and the arrival of supporters from across the globe, to life behind the scenes with the host broadcaster, Martin gives his first on-the-ground reflections from the USA.The pair introduce World Cup Wins and Woes, celebrating some of the early stories of the tournament

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75:52

Martin Tyler's Greatest World Cups

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2026/06/10

On this episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett turn their attention to the biggest tournament in football as the World Cup finally gets underway. In Sign of the Times, the pair discuss the growing number of brothers representing different countries at international level, from the Williams brothers to the Boatengs and Fletcher twins, and what it says about modern football and national identity. They also debate whether football now employs too many coaches, why

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