Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Having discussed the coronavirus, Liverpool and Manchester City in part one, this episode looks at VAR, and the managerial changes at the top of the table. Enquiries should go to bbpods@waynebartonbooks.com Barclay and Barton on the Premier Leagu...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. It's a new season and a new ball game. Now all the retrospective podcasts are done, Paddy and Wayne discuss the season so far. What went so right for Liverpool? What went wrong for Manchester City? And could they still have a silver lining? The c...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester City make history by becoming the first team to ever win the domestic treble in England; Liverpool become the best-ever runners-up, but have the significant consolation prize of a European Cup. There is continental glory too for Chelse...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City finally click into gear and dominate the league; Antonio Conte's Chelsea win the FA Cup, and Liverpool get to the Champions League final but are undone by mistakes and brilliance. Enquiries should go to bbpods@wayn...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United hire a born winner in Jose Mourinho. Manchester City hire a born winner in Pep Guardiola. But it is Chelsea who win the Premier League with Antonio Conte. And, after unprecedented glory, Leicester City sack their league-winning ...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Is this the greatest story in Premier League history? Leicester City win the Premier League. Two new revolutions in Manchester splutter into life, and one in Liverpool continues to pick up a quiet pace… Enquiries should go to bbpods@waynebartonbo...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Jose Mourinho’s second season back at Chelsea brings the ultimate reward, but Manchester City disappoint as champions again. It is another seriously impressive season for Swansea, and for Southampton, who have lots of goals in their new striker S...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester City and Liverpool battle it out for the Premier League title. Anfield captain Steven Gerrard declares that his team's must 'not slip' - and he is promptly the unfortunate victim of cruel fate. Manchester United suffer a particularly t...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. At the end of this season Sir Alex Ferguson retired - in typical style, he went out a winner. Chelsea fired a popular manager who won the Champions League, and hired an unpopular one who won the Europa League. It was also a memorable season for S...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. In this second part Paddy and Wayne discuss everything other than the trophies - the headline stories were unsavoury incidents featuring accusations of racism are on the table. In the league, Bolton and Blackburn see their top flight journeys com...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. This was a season so eventful that two episodes are needed to discuss it. In this first part, Paddy and Wayne concentrate on the silverware; Manchester City win the Premier League in dramatic fashion with a very late goal, and blue is the colour ...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United win their 19th league title, making history by "knocking Liverpool off their perch". They are, however, humbled at Wembley by Barcelona in the Champions League Final. Manchester City end their long wait for a trophy by collectin...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea make a bold claim for the best Stamford Bridge side in history, scoring over 100 goals and blistering past opponents. Fulham salvage the reputation of the UK with a heroic Europa League run, whilst Spurs overcome Manches...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United complete a hat-trick of Premier League titles in a row, equalling Liverpool's league title record and almost equalling, or arguably even bettering, their own treble season. They are pushed all the way by the Anfield club, where ...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United win the European Cup and are desperately close to repeating a treble, but their conquerers Portsmouth win the FA Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon D'or. Arsenal and Liverpool win plenty of plaudits for their progression, bu...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. At Stamford Bridge, the power struggle between owner and manager provides an opportunity for Manchester United to grasp; and, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, they do just that. Arsenal and Liverpool have good seasons, Watford and ...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Chelsea continue their dominance of the Premier League as Jose Mourinho continues to charm the country. Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney are central to their team's cup glories, but Arsenal suffer a flat final season at Highbury despite getting to...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. "A special one" arrives to change English football, as Chelsea usher in a new era in the Premier League. Rafa Benitez arrives at Liverpool to mastermind an extraordinary Champions League triumph. Arsenal and Manchester United's rivalry goes out w...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. The Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho era marked a definite time in Premier League history when the tone changed. Things were a little different once the self-proclaimed 'Special One' came to England. With over 25 years of history to discuss, so...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Arsenal's remarkable unbeaten season in the Premier League is the headline story, naturally. But this was another eventful year in English football, with Chelsea showing that they meant business with a record expenditure in the transfer market. M...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United bounced back to win the league in a season they had some epic encounters with Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle. Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy had a duel for the golden boot. Southampton enjoyed a great season under Gordo...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Arsenal won the double in impressive fashion - Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira in particularly imperious form. Liverpool continued their progression under Gerard Houllier, while Leeds continued to spend big. So too did Manchester United, breakin...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United and Arsenal continued to compete for the Premier League title but this season was really the story of Liverpool and Leeds United. Gerard Houllier's team won three trophies and David O'Leary's blend of youth and expense thrilled ...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. As Manchester United regained their title, the juicier stories were to be found elsewhere in the division (though a trip to Brazil certainly made headlines for the Old Trafford club); the new eras at Liverpool and Leeds suggested that fierce riva...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. This is, of course, a year famous for Manchester United winning the treble. It was also a great year for entertainment in the Premier League. Arsenal pushed United all the way, while Leeds and Chelsea continued their own improvement of recent tim...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. After a few false starts, finally a credible long-term challenger to Manchester United's supremacy emerged in the form of Arsene Wenger's Arsenal. The Frenchman completely revolutionised the London club, taking them to a League and Cup double. Ac...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. There were more significant changes in British Football. England brought 'football home' with Euro 1996 and many foreign players remained in the country after the abolition of the foreigner rule. Newcastle broke the world transfer record for Alan...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Champions Blackburn had as disastrous a title reign as Leeds four years prior; Manchester United reclaimed their crown, but Newcastle United won the hearts of the nation with their cavalier style. Liverpool, with Robbie Fowler in scintillating fo...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Blackburn Rovers, bankrolled by Jack Walker, recorded a dramatic victory on the last day of the season; a fitting conclusion to one of the most controversial campaigns in living memory. Scandal, bungs, karate kicks - all of this and more are on t...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
BARCLAY AND BARTON ON THE PREMIER LEAGUE Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. This time out, they look at the 1993/94 campaign - a history-making one for Manchester United, but also with European glory for Arsenal, this was a wonderful season for entertainment. Enquiries should go t...
Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
