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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.

  • Episode 2:22

    Liverpool's Bellamy puts a new spin on the club vs country debate.Oh, do we have to? Man Utd & Arsenal face FA Cup replays, while Chelsea reach the last eight.In Spain, Golden Balls sees red, while Inter leave Serie A feeling black & blue.And move over the Johnstone's Paint Trophy..........the Champ …

  • Episode 2:21

    O Lame! England try to excuse their Spanish imposition as McClaren comes under some not-so friendly fire Yanks a lot! Gillett and Hicks become the latest Americans to own a Premiership club. Wat a result! The Hornets beat the Hammers in a relegation six-pointer. And a team from the Far East turns Lo …

  • Episode 2:20

    The Beautiful Country faces an ugly problem: Italy vows to give the boot to football hooliganism.It's a new chapter for Joey Barton but will England's latest recruit be brought to book by the team-mates he criticised?Gillett, the best a fan can get: Liverpool's prospective new owner is a cut above t …

  • Episode 2:19

    A Murray mint proves hard to swallow for Middlesbrough in the FA Cup; but Premier class rules elsewhere.Sweet 16 - but who are the winners and losers in the draw for the fifth round?We celebrate some of the game's memorable tales of managerial mayhemAnd heads you lose - the man who provoked Zinedine …

  • Episode 2:18.2

    A move to a distant Galaxy takes Beckham to a different footballing universe. We analyse his move to L.A, plus three star guests give their views on football???s most expensive deal.In the Premiership, Rockin??? Robben calms the troubled waters at The Bridge - while Liverpool???s cup flops are a lea …

  • Episode 2:18.1 (Beckham Special!)

    We bring you three exclusive interviews with football journalists from both sides of the pond discussing David Beckham's decision to join the L.A Galaxy.Enjoy,TBG Lads Podshow PDN

  • Episode 2:17

    It???s here we Agogo for Forest and Swansea ??? as the League One sides are the weekend???s giantkillers in the FA CupHenrik scores on his debut before Ole commits grand Larssony as United sink Villa.We review those matches and the rest of the weekend???s ties, as well as analysing the 4th round dra …

  • Episode 2:16

    You???ll Never Walk Alone ??? Liverpool are primed for a Sheikh, rattle and bankroll as a takeover nears completion.Chelsea???s boys in blue prevent the Gunners from nicking the points, leaving Manchester United to steal a march in the PremiershipWe talk cock and bull when it comes to club nicknames …

  • Episode 2:15

    We're on Red alert as the two most recent FA Cup winners are drawn together in the third round.In the Premiership, there???s a Silva lining for Arsenal after a French fracas between Wenger and Henry.Bellamy answers his case against Wigan???s defence to help Liverpool cure their travel sickness.And w …

  • Episode 2:14

    I've started so I'll finish - Magnusson masterminds West Ham takeover.Top draw at Old Trafford as title contenders make their point.Anelka nicks his first goals for Bolton to leave Arsenal down and out.And Chris comes up with the best argument yet for abolishing the licence fee, as he makes his debu …

  • Episode 2:13

    England show some Dutch courage but sobering questions remain over the progress of the national side.Razor-sharp Rooney blunts the Blades as Manchester United stay top of the Premiership.It's situation Dyer for Arsenal as they slip up at home again.And we reveal why the unluckiest team in Britain ha …

  • Episode 2:12

    Change for the worse - coin throwing rears its ugly head.It's easy as 1-2-3 for Chelsea star Drogba.McClaren is taking the Micah as England go Dutch.And don't fly to me Argentina - the South American country reviews its border controls after finally being rid of Alex. Enjoy the show!Noel, Alex R and …

  • Episode 2:11

    The Wonder of Roo - Wayne ends his goal drought in spectacular style.That's My Goal! We look at teams who have lost more than just matches.He's Keane but where are the goals? We name and shame this week's mis-firing Premiership star.Enjoy the show!Chris and Alex R Podshow PDN

  • Episode 2:10

    The rocky road to Wembley is nearing its end but will its trail of woe give way to the wow factor?Scholes enjoys his red letter day as Manchester United further undermine Liverpool's title credentials.Defoe gets his teeth into West Ham as rejuvenated Tottenham come out biting.And cups that don't exa …

  • Episode 2:9

    Things go bump in the night for England in Croatia. What now for the so-called 'Golden Generation'?In the Premiership, the gloves are off at the Madejski Stadium as two Chelsea goalkeepers are injured and two players are sent off.Rooney raises Manchester United as Wigan are eaten for lunch.And Sod's …

  • Episode 2:8

    Macedonia tame the Three Lions as England bring out the clowns. But can Steve McClaren's side have the last laugh in Croatia?Zut Alors! Scotland the brave beat World Cup finalists France in their Euro 2008 qualifier.We uncover the most prolific scorer of own goals to have graced the game.And there a …

  • Episode 2:7

    Episode 2:7Enjoy the show!Cheers,Alex K, Alex R, Chris & Noel Podshow PDN

  • Episode 2:6

    Lampard spots an opportunity to put Chelsea back on top. Arsenal finally enjoy home comfort as Henry pilots their take-off at the Emirates. We speak to the man at the BBC who dictates the play on Match of the Day. And as the subject of bungs hits the headlines, we look back at some memorable footbal …

  • Episode 2:27

    The Promised Bland - England's star wanes further in Israel; now they must avoid making a mountain out of an Andorran molehill.The new Wembley can cater for 8,000 beer drinkers a minute, but is it the best stadium in the world? Probably.And Romario's feeling grand - we pay homage to the Brazilian g …

  • THE TWEE LIONS

    Do England really have any right to call themselves a big football nation anymore? It's been over 40 years since the 1966 World Cup triumph marked our only major trophy success and we've been knocked out of the last two tournaments by Portugal, whose population is considerably smaller and whose dome …