Musa and Ryan do their best to round up as much of the week’s footballing chaos as possible (07:56), including Spurs’ dramatic late win, drama and upset in the German Cup, trouble for Atléti, and much more. Then, they discuss which high profile players could do with a move within this window in order to lock down regular playing time and where they should go. Based on listener submissions, they discuss and find destinations for Timo Werner (26:49), Eden Hazard (36:05), Anthony Martial (39:34), J...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka to chat a bit about what they’ve been watching this week, Premier League postponements (06:10), and James Ward-Prowse and the great free kick takers (13:30). Flowers go Edouard Mendy for winning the FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year (25:02), plus some chat about the latest goings-on at AFCON (32:23) and the Barclays WSL transfer window so far (44:29). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Add...
Jan 19, 2022•56 min
In this bonus episode, Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and special guest Héctor Bellerín to discuss playing for Betis against Sevilla in the weekend’s controversial El Gran Derbi and the legendary rivalry (01:00). He also discusses life in Seville (16:06), growing up a Betis fan, lockdown in London, family, and what led to his move back to Spain on loan (21:36). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Héctor Bellerín and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blake...
Jan 18, 2022•38 min
Everton parted ways with Rafa Benitez after just six months in charge, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the hiring and firing of Benitez and the goings-on at Goodison Park (04:53). They then round up the Premier League results this weekend (28:24), beginning with the Norwich win that caused Benitez’s sacking, an angry goal and narrative-fueled comeback at Villa Park, Manchester City’s tight win over Chelsea (38:44), and more. Finally, a quick trip to Germany, Italy, and the Spanish Super Cup...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Musa and Ryan round up a few of the midweek games before opening up the mailbag! There’s chat about Real Madrid’s extra-time win over Barcelona in the Supercopa de España semifinal (04:17), Chelsea seeing off Spurs in the Carabao Cup and wins for West Ham and Southampton in the Premier League (09:17). Next up, it’s onto Inter beating Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana (11:57), the wild goings on in Mali’s win over Tunisia and the close games in AFCON so far (15:18), some January transfer-window...
Jan 13, 2022•56 min
'Wrighty’s House' is back and Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri to talk family, grief (01:11), his grandson D’Margio making his professional debut for Stoke City (07:15), and the FA Cup third-round upsets and shout-outs (27:23). There are flowers to someone very special to the House and some chat about the early stages of AFCON (40:51). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Lear...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Musa and Ryan begin with Serie A this week, as Roma and Juventus delivered chaos (4:45), Atalanta put six past Udinese, and Toronto FC announced the signing of Lorenzo Insigne at the end of the season (15:49). The Bundesliga made its return, with Gladbach’s win at Bayern being capitalized on by Dortmund, who came from behind to win in Frankfurt (19:03). There’s a quick round-up of La Liga (25:46) and the WSL, plus wholesome scenes in Portugal. Finally, with Ed Woodward confirmed to stand down as...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, Musa and Ryan begin with a brief roundup of some midweek results, as Romelu Lukaku returns in Chelsea’s win over Spurs in the Carabao Cup and Barcelona escapes a scare in the Copa del Rey (03:07). They then discuss Southampton being taken over by a group that includes former Brentford co–director of football Rasmus Ankersen (14:17) and what this might mean for the Saints. Finally, this week saw Gianni Infantino throw out the possibility of more international tournaments, more Eu...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Musa and Ryan are back with the first 'Stadio' of 2022! They begin with a brief bit of movie chat before moving on to Wolves’ first win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in almost 42 years (12:32). Next up, there’s a little bit on Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City (28:37), Chelsea’s draw with Liverpool (40:35), and what both mean for the Premier League title race, before wrapping up on the Romelu Lukaku fallout (44:12). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Prod...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min
It’s the final show of 2021 and that can mean only one thing: It’s time for the Stadios 2021! Musa and Ryan return with the third edition of the annual awards that no one asked for. This year, they start with a new award, for the Existential Moment of the Year (05:46), before the Prop Joe Award (09:37), Goal of the Year (12:34), Angry Goal of the Year (18:36) and Team of the Year (22:23). There are also the big three awards of the night, handed out to the Player of the Year (28:44), Coach of the...
Dec 29, 2021•58 min
On this Christmas Day special, Musa and Ryan reflect on the football year that has been. They read out submissions from listeners, who kindly sent in personal footballing moments from the year that they have been grateful for. There are goals, team performances, attending games with loved ones, and much more! If you’re celebrating, then Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and we hope everyone has a lovely festive period. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erik...
Dec 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In the final ‘Wrighty’s House’ episode of the year, it’s the first-ever Christmas Quiz! And, for the first time ever, Ian is joined by the full crew: Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Mayowa Quadri, Carl Anka, and Ryan. Three rounds, 25 questions on things that were said on the podcasts this year and some wider football trivia. Grab a pen and paper and play along at home! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Mayowa Quadri, Carl Anka, and Ryan H...
Dec 23, 2021•49 min
Musa and Ryan chat about the weekend’s Premier League games that survived the host of postponements, plus the numerous controversial decisions (04:07). They begin with Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Liverpool, before touching on Wolves’ great point at home to Chelsea, Manchester City extending their lead at the top, and Arsenal’s win over Leeds before a very quick WSL round-up (25:06). Next, it’s off around Europe, starting with La Liga (26:07), including lots of love for Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla, befor...
Dec 20, 2021•51 min
Musa and Ryan round up the midweek games, starting with the Women’s Champions League, where Arsenal escaped a scare against Hoffenheim, and Barcelona, Bayern, and Lyon won big (10:00). It’s then on to the Premier League (13:44), where Manchester City hit seven past Leeds, Arsenal went fourth after beating West Ham (20:34), and Aston Villa continue to impress under Steven Gerrard (28:05), before a very quick Bundesliga summary (30.46). Finally, there are questions about Southampton (35:21), Evert...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to chat about Mikel Arteta’s decision to strip Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the Arsenal captaincy (04.53). They then look back at the weekend’s Barclays WSL action, which saw Chelsea drop points and Arsenal extend their lead at the top (25.54) and give out flowers to Raheem Sterling, after scoring his 100th Premier League goal (45.35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Musa and Ryan had to jump back on the mics to rerecord, thanks to UEFA’s faulty Champions League draw. They discuss the second draw going through tie by tie, and make some bold predictions on who will make it through the Round of 16 (03:49), before touching on the Europa League and Conference League (32:17). They then take a quick trip around some of the weekend’s big results, including Liga MX and the MLS Cup (34:42), the Madrid Derby and Betis flying high in La Liga (36:07), Serie A (40:44), a...
Dec 13, 2021•57 min
Musa and Ryan begin by recapping Wednesday night’s Women’s Champions League results (04:45), before getting into the final round of the men’s group stages. They start in Porto, where Atleti ended up victorious in a fiery encounter that saw three red cards (06:33), then talk PSG, Man City, and Chelsea’s wild result in St. Petersburg (15:16), and round up some key points from the final match day before letting the questions guide them. They talk which is more tasty, the Europa League or Champions ...
Dec 09, 2021•54 min
Yet again, Musa and Ryan have a lot to get through this week! They begin with Chelsea’s victory over Arsenal in the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley, which secured a 2021 domestic treble for Emma Hayes’s side (2:17). There’s a quick round-up of the Premier League, including lots of love for David Moyes’s West Ham (17:20), before heading to Germany to discuss Bayern’s win over Dortmund and the subsequent fallout (26:11), Freiburg making history (37:11), and Jesse Marsch parting ways with RB Leipzi...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr
Musa and Ryan wrap up some key results from the midweek games, including Liverpool’s commanding win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby (08:27) and more from the Premier League. There’s also chat about Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Athletic (23:35), plenty of Serie A, and a shout-out for Tigres’ late comeback win in Liga MX, before getting into the mailbag. They answer questions on managers’ end-of-year wrapped lists (30:09), lower-league Berlin stadiums (34:02), the 'Stadio' derby and the Premier...
Dec 02, 2021•57 min
Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss the 2021 Ballon d’Or, which saw Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas take the top prizes (01:14). Although recorded ahead of England’s game against Latvia, there’s love for Ellen White, who reached 100 caps and closed in on the all-time England goal-scoring record (17:12), flowers for Hope Powell (32:28), and a look ahead to Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford (36:52). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloy...
Dec 01, 2021•56 min
Musa and Ryan have a lot to get through this week, beginning with Chelsea and Manchester United’s draw at Stamford Bridge (03:38), before rounding up the rest of the Premier League (18:03). Next it’s off to Montevideo, where Palmeiras successfully defended their Copa Libertadores crown (22:30), a quick trip around Europe (27:09), and reactions to the recent fan-led UK government review of English football (43:06). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assist...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Musa and Ryan round up another breathless week of Champions League games, beginning with Manchester City’s statement win over PSG, which sees them top of Group A (3:58). Then there’s the rest of Wednesday’s action, Dortmund’s nightmare in Lisbon, Milan’s late winner, Thiago’s wonderful goal, and Ajax securing top spot (14:33). In Part 2, it’s on to Tuesday night, with Manchester United doing Manchester United things, a six-goal thriller between Young Boys and Atalanta, Chelsea’s dismissal of Juv...
Nov 25, 2021•54 min
To mark the release of the 'Arsène Wenger: Invincible' movie, Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to talk about Gabriel Clarke and Christian Jeanpierre's film, Wenger as a manager, and his legacy (01:00). Then, they’re joined by Arsène himself, recorded before the world premier in London (31:57). He talks about music, life, some managerial gems, and what he’s watching currently. Find out where to watch the film at https://www.arsenewengerfilm.com/. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Arsène Wenger ...
Nov 24, 2021•59 min
Musa and Ryan discuss the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer following Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Watford (3:18). They also chat about his era as manager, the club as a whole, and what happens next, before quickly rounding up some key results from around Europe this weekend, including 'Squid Game' tifos, goals galore in Serie A, Xavi’s first game as Barcelona manager, crowd trouble in Ligue 1 again, and more (34:40). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production...
Nov 22, 2021•55 min
Musa and Ryan chat about Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League games, where Barcelona put five past Hoffenheim and Bayern narrowly beat Lyon in the showpiece fixture (04:48). Next up, it’s on to some World Cup qualifiers, including Canada’s win against Mexico (15:02), before answering questions about England’s 10-0 win over San Marino (21:40), the difficulty of qualifying (26:12), and some World Cup and qualifying reform ideas (29:09). They also take questions about walk-on music (36:16), books (...
Nov 18, 2021•53 min
Jamie Carragher joins Ian, Mayowa Quadri, and Ryan Hunn to chat about playing different positions and playing for Liverpool and England (01:14). They also talk about their passages into football (16:51), stepping into punditry (22:44), the Liverpool and Arsenal rivalry, as well as look ahead to this weekend’s game at Anfield (43:43). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jamie Carragher, Mayowa Quadri, and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn...
Nov 17, 2021•55 min
It’s the 200th episode of 'Stadio'! Musa and Ryan begin with announcements of some forthcoming guests on the Ringer FC feed before moving on to the action from the Women’s Super League, which saw the points shared in the North London Derby (07:45), Chelsea once again cruise past Manchester City, and much more drama (15:28). There was also a top-of-the-table clash in the super-competitive Frauen Bundesliga this weekend, with the top five separated by just one point (21:30). In Part 2, for the 200...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
It's a bonus 'Wrighty's House' episode, as Ian is joined by Emma Hayes, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn live in London. They chat about the Barclays FAWSL (1:16) on Women's Football Weekend, Emma delivers incredible insight of being an elite coach, they pick out some iconic moments in the past 20 years of the Premier League (21:36), and answer some audience questions (37:16). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Emma Hayes, Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes L...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat about Jadon Sancho’s return to England so far, as well as other young Englishmen who—like Sancho—have found playing time at big clubs abroad (02:10) and how their moves affected their development. Then it’s onto the second-ever inductee to the Wrighty’s House Wall of Fame: Arsenal and England legend Kelly Smith (23:15), plus some props for Emma Hayes and some flowers for Emile Smith Rowe on his first senior England call-up (41:39). Host:...
Nov 10, 2021•51 min
Musa and Ryan look back on an eventful weekend, starting with West Ham moving to third in the Premier League after its win over Liverpool (04:01), some other Premier League shout-outs (15:57), a commanding victory for Manchester City over United in the derby (19:43), and some managerial departures (29:12). Elsewhere in Europe, there were two six-goal La Liga thrillers (32:22), both with stoppage-time equalizers, derbies in Seville (38:58) and Milan (42:07), more angry José as Venezia came from b...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min
