On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil continue looking forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each team, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United & Newcastle United. Next, we have Martin's Letter from the Gantry, all about Mark Hughes and recently seeing him at a recent Woking vs Carlisle United Match. Then, we round off with the...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil look forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each tram, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start with AFC Bournmouth, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion. Then its Martin's Letter from the Gantry - this week about U21's football. Next we return to looking ahead with Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham. And, f...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil celebrate the Lionesses' Victory (yet again) at the Euros! What a team, what a coach, what a roller coasters.We take a deep dive into the inspiring journey that Sarina Wiegman and her team team have gone on in Switzerland and how it has capped an amazing summer of sports in England! Then it's Three of the Best, looking at players with a Transfer Window theme- Including Neil's disappointment that Noni Madueke has left Chel...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil revisit an amazing week in football. During which Martin shouted his famous “Aguerooooo”, and only a few days later commented Chelsea’s first ever Champions League win… with Neil only 8ft in front of him! From Aguero, to Drogbaaaaa, this episode takes us inside that week, the dramatic final day, behind the scenes for Neil in the Chelsea hotel in Munich, UEFA confiscating his tapes, his son hugging Roman Abramovich, and so...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by Aaron Paul! Aaron Paul is a sports journalist, covering football and other sports for various BBC platforms and ITV. He's known for his engaging commentary and insightful analysis, particularly in Premier League and EFL coverage. He and Martin most recently found themselves both working at the Club World Cup. The guys share incredible stories and laughs that are not to be missed! Join Neil Barnett (for...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start by reflecting on the life of Diogo Jota, and how it has rocked the football world. He will be sorely missed by all. Next, we have some audience feedback! Some lovely, some calling Neil... Loud. This isn't untrue. After that it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, where he reflects on commentating the Premier League Asia Trophy, down the years. Then, Neil's voice of passion is all about the moving of different players, ...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin rejoins Neil, after his time at the Club World Cup! Therefore, we start with Over Land & Sea, where Martin discusses time at the tournament. Then it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, which centers on his time commentating on a U21 Euros that featured, not only the likes of James Milner, but UEFA's longest Penalty Shoot-out. Next is Three of the Best, featuring a A LOT of players worth talking about. And we end wit...

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett via Zoom as he discusses the wonderful time he is having in Philadelphia! We start the show with our usual segment of Three of the Best where Neil talks about the U21 Euros and just how good Harvey Elliott has been, whereas Martin stays In America for his picks; even sharing a conversation he had with former Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus defender- Danilo! Martin's letter from the Gantry follows...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...