THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Insight and opinion on the week's major talking points in top-level English football. Brought to you by three London-based fans, The Beautiful Game is a rant-free reference point for supporters worldwide who like to be informed and entertained.
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tbg Prem preview 07/08
After a lazy summer break we're back with a preview of the new Premier League season, a rundown of the strange goings-on around the football universe and an announcement that will shake the football podcast community to its very core. ??Enjoy the show, ??Alex R, Alex K (yes, he's back...sort of), Ch ...
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Summer 07:1
In a Summer (Not So) Special Episode of TBG, hear what Arsenal fan Ian Trevett makes of THIERRY HENRY'S transfer to Barcelona. South American football expert TIM VICKERY previews the Copa America which kicks off on Tuesday. ?? BBC Sport Online journalist Chris Bevan gives us the lowdown on Manchest ...
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Episode 2:38
England get Beck to basics as McClaren's men regain focus on their Euro vision Real are in Ruud health. Van Nistelrooy keeps Madrid on course for La Liga glory And we celebrate football's golden oldies for whom age is no barrier.
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Episode 2:37
On this week's show... It's a Hollywood script for LA-bound Beckham as the former England captain lives up to his billing at Wembley - but will there be a happy ending in Estonia? We celebrate the AWOL footballers who tried to sell their clubs a dummy. And orators or useless debaters? There are h ...
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Episode 2:36
This week on The Beautiful Game Steve McClaren mends it with Beckham. The former England captain is called on to save the coach who jettisoned him It's Derby day as County beat West Brom to gain promotion to the Premiership Liverpool are out of luck as Inzaghi shoulders responsibility for Europea ...
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Episode2:35
This week on The Beautiful Game Drogba and Chelsea make Wembley history as Manchester United's double vision fades Liverpool aim for 6 of the best but will Kaka and Milan block their path to glory. We've got an exclusive interview with MARK LAWRENSON And it's a pooch invasion as we reveal the foo ...
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Episode 2:34
Premier departure - Sheffield United's labour is in vain as Wigan get the vote. ?? There'll be no domestic bliss at the home of football this weekend as Manchester and Chelsea prepare for a Wembley cup final once more. ?? And we reveal which footballer you should never invite to lunch. ?? Enjoy the ...
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Episode 2:33
It's a turf war in the Premiership as West Ham's relegation rivals seek a level playing field through the courts. A United front proves decisive in the title race as Chelsea are dethroned amid disharmony. And Charlton's time at the top table is over. Any one of three other clubs could be starved of ...
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Episode 2:32
Take it as Red - late drama at Goodison leaves Manchester United on brink of title as Chelsea falter. But who will be kings of the continent? We look ahead to the Champions League semi-final 2nd legs. Back in the big time. Birmingham and Sunderland return to the Premiership as Leeds hit a new low. ...
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Episode 2:31
English clubs are in fashion but can Milan steal the show in Europe? We look ahead to the Champions??? League semi-finals. Battle lines are drawn in the Premiership title race as Manchester United and Chelsea suffer a points failure; while Watford???s season of woe ends in relegation. And we r ...
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Episode 2:30
It???s the cup of plenty for Manchester United and Chelsea as they remain on a collision course in domestic and European competition - BBC pundit and former FA Cup finalist Gavin Peacock gives us his views on the weekend???s semi-finals. Blades of Glory ??? Sheffield United give relegation rivals W ...
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SEVILLA SEVER SPURS DREAMS
Unable to get a ticket, I've just returned from watching the Tottenham-Sevilla game in the pub. A 2-2 draw on the night meant a 4-3 aggregate defeat, and I'm absolutely gutted that all dreams of silverware are over for another season. Having blown a 2-0 lead against Arsenal in the Carling Cup semi-f ...
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We don't like widgets, oh no.....We love them!
For all you Mac users out there we've put together a widget for your Dashboard which gives you instant access to all the shows on our feed.This is the first time we've ever done anything like this (as Noel always says on his weekly blind date), so we'd love to hear your feedback, i.e, does this thin ...
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Episode 2:29
English supporters suffer at the hands of brute force in Europe as they discover there's no place like Rome.It's squeaky bum time in the Premiership title race after Manchester United allow Chelsea to halve the gap.The Addicks acquire an unbeaten habit to move out of the relegation zone.And Tales of ...
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OUR NEXT SHOW!
Episode 2:29 of TBG will be recorded by Alex R & Noel tomorrow and should hopefully be ready by Tuesday evening (BST).Hope you all had a good Easter,Alex K
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THE PAIN IN SPAIN
I have literally just returned from my trip to Sevilla where unfortunately crowd trouble marred the first leg of Tottenham's 2-1 UEFA Cup defeat. I had a great view of the situation, but was luckily far enough away not to be involved. The only bit I can't be sure of is why the riot police turned up. ...
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Episode 2:28
National lampoon - Steve McClaren is brow-beaten in Barcelona as England face the unthinkable prospect of swapping Euro 2008 for a European vacation next summer.Some forward thinking from Carlos Tevez and Darren Bent puts West Ham and Charlton within striking distance of Premiership safety.And we bo ...
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Episode 2:25
The Greek gods smile on England as the Champions' League draw raises hope of an all-Premiership final in Athens.It's the Bridge of sighs for Spurs as they blow a two-goal lead at Chelsea in the FA Cup.There may be Treble ahead for Manchester United, who earn a replay against bogey side Boro.And it a ...
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Episode 2:24
Johnny Come Lately - O'Shea's stoppage-time strike keeps Manchester United on course for the Premiership titleIt's a Hammer horror show at Upton Park as West Ham blow more than bubbles.We get a BBC World view on British chances in this week's European competition.And we reveal the origins behind Bra ...
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Episode 2:23
It's the Carnage Cup final as John Terry is knocked out and three players sent off as Chelsea triumph.Sweet Valley High - Charlton enjoy home comfort in their must-win relegation tussle but it's a miserable return for West Ham manager Alan Curbishley.Ryan is Taylor-made to provide Wigan cheer in th ...
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