What do England need to do to win their first major trophy in 55 years? Frank Lampard joins Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly to talk about the tournament so far and give his predictions for Sunday night. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 28
What is the secret to Gareth Southgate’s success as England manager? Carrie Brown (BeIN Sports) and George Caulkin (The Athletic) chat to Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly ahead of the Three Lion’s semi-final against Denmark at Wembley. They discuss how the squad have proved themselves against a backdrop of points-scoring politicians, national division and even José Mourinho’s trolling. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted o...
Jul 07, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Did that really happen? England’s historic victory over Germany at Wembley is the subject of this Euros special, with guests Alan Davies and Jermaine Jenas. Gareth Southgate's master plan and the challenge of avoiding family commitments to ensure a seat in front of the TV on match days are among the topics discussed. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more a...
Jun 30, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 26
The Euros have arrived at the knock out phase and there’s much to discuss. David Ornstein (The Athletic) and Sami Mokbel (Daily Mail) join Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly to name their favourite player, goal, moment, kit and fans of the group stages. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin and Chief Sportswriter at the Daily Mirror Andy Dunn join the podcast to talk about England and Scotland's final group games, Mancini's sartorial selections and Gareth Bale believing in aliens. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish and Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué join Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly to discuss Patrik Schick's wonder goal, Spain's tournament chances and to ask whether Scotland can beat England at Wembley. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In the first of our Euro 2020 specials, Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly are joined by England legends Gary Lineker and Alan Smith to talk home nation chances, tournament dark horses and that infamous substitution in Euro '92. Produced by Joey McCarthy @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Rúben Dias - Footballer of The Year - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Paul McCarthy, Simon Mullock and Carrie Brown celebrate the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of The Year Rúben Dias. In an FWA exclusive, we hear from the man himself about his competitive spirit, missing fans and his hopes for the Champions League final. #FOTY21 Produced by Joey McCarthy and Jack Davenport Twitter: #FOTY21 @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted o...
May 20, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Has the golden age of football writing gone? In the final episode of the series, Paul McCarthy removes his rose-tinted spectacles and looks at the changing face of football journalism. He's joined by Mike Calvin and Nancy Frostick (The Athletic) to talk drinking culture, Twitter trolls and the challenges facing the new generation of writers. Mike Calvin's book 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' is out on April 19. Produced by Joey McCarthy Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by Willi...
Mar 25, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It was the summer we dared to dream as Terry Venables took England on an unforgettable footballing journey. Paul McCarthy, Des Kelly (BT Sport) and Jonathan Northcroft (Sunday Times) recall the joy and anguish from that time as England and Scotland stretched their supporters’ nerves to breaking point. Plus, who should make Gareth Southgate’s squad for this summer? The boys name their own ideal squads for the Euros. Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Jon Gill Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @t...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
It’s the best paid position on the pitch and with good reason. Strikers are up for discussion by Paul McCarthy, former Arsenal forward Alan Smith and Cheeky Sport's Joel Beya. They dissect the modern day striker, looking at Harry Kane's empty trophy cabinet, Mbappe's future in the Premier League, and Marcus Rashford's Twitter feed. Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Ho...
Mar 11, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
From the thrilling first reign of Kevin Keegan to relegation misery under Mike Ashley, Paul McCarthy talks all things Tyneside with Luke Edwards (Daily Telegraph) and Craig Hope (Daily Mail). The journalists share tales from their careers covering the constant Geordie melodrama, including the time one of them almost came to blows with Alan Pardew. Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk Wi...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Paul McCarthy speaks to Ian Dennis (BBC) and Miguel Delaney (Independent) about their all-time favourite players. Featuring unheard tales about Chris Waddle, Roy Keane and Kenny Dalglish. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about yo...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Since buying Chelsea in 2003, billionaire Roman Abramovich has never been interviewed. What impact has the quiet giant had on the London club? Paul McCarthy speaks to Alison Bender and Dom Fifield (The Athletic) about the Russian oligarch. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Paul McCarthy looks back at Arsenal’s Highbury heydays and their incredible unbeaten season. Journalists David Ornstein (The Athletic) and Paul Hayward talk Thierry Henry’s temper, Arsene Wenger’s genius and Tony Adam’s trip to the ballet. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 14
They’re the European gaffers of England’s strongest teams, but who are Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp? With the help of Melissa Reddy (The Independent) and Simon Mullock (Sunday Mirror), Paul McCarthy pulls back the curtain on two masters of the game. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast....
Feb 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Why did Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira almost come to blows on that fateful night in the Highbury tunnel in 2005? It’s one of the most infamous incidents in the history of the Premier League and the high point of the bitterest rivalry the league has ever witnessed. Paul McCarthy speaks to John Cross (The Mirror) and Tony Pastor (Goalhanger Films) about Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira and how the two legends eventually came together in an atmosphere of mutual respect. A Goalhanger Films production for...
Jan 28, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 12
It’s one of the bitterest rivalries in football. But which team can claim to have fielded the greatest players? Paul Joyce (The Times) and Mike Keegan (The Daily Mail) compose their ultimate Liverpool and Manchester United XI under the watchful eye of Paul McCarthy. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com H...
Jan 21, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
From goalscoring wunderkinds to Premier League powerhouses, what makes Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer tick? Paul McCarthy explores the incredible careers of England's top strikers with Phil McNulty (BBC) and George Caulkin (The Athletic). A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Gabby Saper Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Dec 22, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
From Tyneside to Turin, Paul McCarthy charts the rise and fall of the inimitable Paul Gascoigne with journalists John Richardson and Neil Harman. The three veteran football writers swap war stories covering Gazza's career, including missing eyebrows, late night table tennis and stripping in front of Dino Zoff. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William H...
Dec 15, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ahead of the Manchester derby, Paul McCarthy speaks to Danny Taylor (The Athletic) and David McDonnell (Daily Mirror) about the greatest manager of the modern era - Sir Alex Ferguson. He asks them both what it was like dealing with Fergie's infamous hairdryer treatment, and if they enjoyed being in the presence of such a divisive figure in football. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy6...
Dec 08, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Why Always Me? Paul McCarthy investigates the most dramatic season in Premier League history, Manchester City's triumph in 2012. He speaks to Mark Ogden (ESPN) and Ian Ladyman (The Daily Mail) about training ground bust-ups, indoor fireworks and camouflage Bentleys. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com H...
Dec 01, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Paul McCarthy is joined by Sam Wallace (The Telegraph) and industry legend Rob Shepherd to talk about the hardest job in world sport - being England manager. How has the relationship changed between journalists and managers, and why was Rob Shepherd pictured on the toilet interviewing Terry Venables? A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ Be...
Nov 24, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this week's Press Box Confidential, Paul McCarthy winds back the clock with Henry Winter (The Times) and Oliver Holt (The Mail on Sunday) to Manchester United's greatest achievement, the incredible 1999 Nou Camp victory which secured Sir Alex Ferguson’s team the treble. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHil...
Nov 17, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
"I’m not one out of the bottle, I think I’m a special one" It's all about Mourinho's mind games this week as Paul McCarthy is joined by Jason Burt (The Telegraph) and Matt Dickinson (The Times) to examine the most enigmatic man in world football. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa Sponsored by William Hill 18+ BeGambleAware.co.uk WilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See ...
Nov 10, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What happens when a team of hardened football writers and England's posse of eccentric WAGs are trapped in the same hotel during the 2006 World Cup? Paul McCarthy chats to Andy Dunn (Daily Mirror) and Matt Lawton (The Times), about the Fake Bake girls, Jamie Carragher's House of Scouse and the eternal mystery of Sven and Nancy Dell'Ollio. A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor Twitter: #PBC @PaulMcCarthy66 @theoffic...
Nov 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Paul McCarthy is joined by Merseyside legends Chris Bascombe (The Telegraph) and Alyson Rudd (The Times) to get the inside story on one of the most incredible nights in European football history. Chris talks about being the closest journalist to Rafa Benitez during that season and Alyson describes being a Liverpool fan in the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, wearing Steven Gerrard's match worn shirt. http://footballwriters.co.uk/ A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produc...
Oct 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It's collars up for the first episode of Press Box Confidential as Paul McCarthy speaks to Lee Clayton (Head of talkSPORT) and Gerry Cox (Hayters Teamwork) about Eric Cantona's infamous attack on a Crystal Palace fan in 1995. Also on the agenda is finding Diego Costa in the jungle and having tea and sandwiches with Sepp Blatter during a World Cup. http://footballwriters.co.uk/ A Goalhanger Films production for the Football Writers' Association Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor ...
Oct 20, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Football Writers’ Association and William Hill present ‘Press Box Confidential’. Paul McCarthy is joined each week by the biggest names in football journalism in the country to discuss the most memorable matches, moments and characters in the game. Where were they when Eric Cantona kung-fu kicked a Palace fan in the chest? How difficult was Fergie to handle? And what was it like being stuck in the same hotel as Coleen Rooney and the rest of the WAGs during a World Cup Final? Press Box Confid...
Oct 12, 2020•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
