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The Football Foundry

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A football podcast for everyday fans by every day fans. Covering action across the Premier League, Championship, League One & Two. Episodes released every Tuesday.
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Episodes

14/08/2018 - Debutants Delight

Could Richarlison bring Everton success under Marco Silva? How did Arsenal look under their new manager? Are Liverpool ready to challange City for the title? Anddddd why does David Moyes not like Zaha? Find out all this and more in this weeks episode and listen to James lose total control when Matt brings up an old school story about David Moyes and Wilfred Zaha, classic! If you feel like there's a topic you'd like us to speak about or even a game you want us to feature in an upcoming episode, t...

Aug 14, 20181 hr 5 min

09/08/2018 - Deadline Day Special

The Summer Transfer Window is now officially closed! But who made this biggest impact and who spent wisely this time round? Chelsea solve their goalkeeper issues and even get a brilliant loan deal through the door! Everton totally smashed the window this time round with some top notch deals, will they pay off when the season starts though? West Ham have also done some serious buisness, what's their target? Manchester United failed to sign five out of five defensive targets that they've been link...

Aug 09, 201836 min

07/08/2018 - Butland Is All Turned On

This week Matt tells us what it's like to be a Premiership Goalkeeper and how they're sexual activity can make them the best! We have actual competitive football to talk about!!The Football League kicked off over the weekend and boy, there were some cracking results across all the leagues! Ranging from Rotherham being battered at Brentford to Grimsby scoring a rather embarrassing own goal. With the transfer window due to close on Thursday evening, that can only mean transfers are going to be com...

Aug 06, 201835 min

31/07/2018 - 18/19 Season Predictions!

It's almost here! We've seen transfer after transfer and friendly after friendly, all we need now is for the season to start! So we've decided to go through each of the English Football Leagues and give predictions as to who we think will win each league and achieve promotion by the end of the season. Can Sunderland bounce back up? Who's facing the drop from the Premier League this season? Can Frank Lampard get the Rams back into the Premier League? Can Carlisle actually impress someone for once...

Jul 31, 201849 min

24/07/2018 - A Final Goodbye?

This week we are joined by Mike Harniman to discuss the week of transfer news and for him to take on the Home&Away quiz Could Chelsea be on the verge of losing three of their key players this transfer window? Wolves sign yet another Portuguese player, could this be Portugal's OAP 11? What are Arsenal fan Mike's opinions on their transfers so far this season and how does he think they will do under their new manager? Is Everton the right place for Richarlison and is he worth the 50 million po...

Jul 24, 201848 min

17/07/2018 - Is It Too Late Now To Say Sarri?

With France winning the World Cup and that now all being wrapped up, we turn our attention to the Premier League and look at all the managerial changes, Arsenal's 'Completed' transfer market, Shaqiri's domino transfer saga all whilst Wolves face issues with the whole Rui Patricio signing. We also take a look at how our new World Champions won the final and what a good showing it was for everyone involved. If you would like to get in touch to send us some questions to read out and answer on the s...

Jul 17, 201857 min

12/07/2018 - Pride is coming home

England's hopes of playing in a World Cup final came to an end against Croatia last night. It's a shame they couldn't go the distance but lets not forget how far this team have climbed! We go knocked out to Iceland, we failed to get out of the group in Brazil and we were just down and out of hope for our National side. Until now, in our lifetime, we have never seen such a strong, convincing England side battle on and fight with passion like these lions did. These players can go on to achieve man...

Jul 12, 201854 min

08/07/2018 - Sir Harry 2.0

They've only gone and done it! England are in the World Cup Semi-Final! All be it thanks to Harry Maguire's massive head but regardless, WE ARE ONE STEP CLOSER! At the begining of this world cup would you have even began to think that England would stand a chance of winning it? Winning the World Cup as an England fan or even a player is a once in a lifetime thing and the chances of it happening are looking better and better each game! So, we saw Belgium knock out Brazil, France take down Uruguay...

Jul 08, 201857 min

04/07/2018 - A Moment To Remember

Its safe to come out now, get out from behind the couch and join us, join us in celebrating this historical moment where England win a penalty shootout in the World Cup! We're set to face Sweeden next, hopefully we will come out on top but who knows!? Spain fell short against a sturdy Russian side who are now into the Quarter Finals of the world cup! Join us on Soccermanager! All English leagues available, pick your favourite team before it’s taken and have a lovely 300m budget to build the best...

Jul 04, 201848 min

29/06/2018 - How The Gods Have Fallen

What a week for World Cup action! We've not only seen one of the worlds former greats decend into complete chaos once again, we saw the current world champions, Germany knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for the first time since 1938! Group H certainly excited people as it was anyones for the taking, besides Poland obviiously! Despite all of that, England played out a boring 1-0 loss to Belgium, we will never know if it wa intentional or not! But yes, regardless we are through into ...

Jun 29, 201855 min

25/06/2018 - It's Coming Home!

England are sure to wiin the World Cup now after their 6-1 victory over Panama! .. No? Just us being full of hope then... What a game it was, 5-0 before half time! We were all thinking they'd get double digits! We look ahead to the upcoming game against Belgium and go back and review all of the other results since you last heard our lovely voices. Join us on Soccermanager! All English leagues available, pick your favourite team before it’s taken and have a lovely 300m budget to build the best te...

Jun 25, 201834 min

19/06/2018 - Sir Harry & Lord Loftus

You can relax now, stop biting your nails! Kane was there to ensure we got what we deserved! THE WORLD CUP IS HERE! We saw it start off with a bang when Russia put 5 past the Saudi's and Ronaldo hits spain hard! Messi had a penalty saved and Mexico beat the current World Champions! What a start its been so far, could it get any better!? VAR has been spot on, until the England game. Refs were great! Until the England game. James and Matt voice their opinions on the game at hand, including a quick...

Jun 19, 20181 hr 3 min

12/06/2018 - The World Cup Fever!

The week we are joined by listner Dean Proud for him to take on our Home & Away game, can he be the one to take top spot!? England played their final friendly game before the 2018 World Cup, it didn't half give us the fever! Could Liverpool splash the cash and go for Assensio from Real Madrid and what does that mean for their current line up? Join us on Soccermanager! All English leagues available, pick your favourite team before it’s taken and have a lovely 300m budget to build the best tea...

Jun 12, 20181 hr 4 min

05/06/2018 - The first of many

Manchester United are set to spend big this summer and they've already captured Brazilian Fred, they've also got Diogo Dalot of FC Porto in their sights. England played their friendly match against Nigeria and the system in place looks a good one, especially now Kane isn't taking corners!! Who could the next Real Madrid manager be? We speak about Poch and his options but who else could it be? Join us on Soccermanager! All English leagues available, pick your favourite team before it’s taken and ...

Jun 05, 201856 min

28/05/2018 - On your bike Bale

Real Madrid and Liverpool go shoulder to shoulder, who's will dislocate first!? Salah's of course as Ramos is up to his old tricks again Gareth Bale scores a goal, apparently it was great... He's also hinted at a move away this summer, are United ready to finally get their man? Fulham, Rotherham and Coventry all win their Play Off Final games And we welcome you to join our Soccermanager league by simply downloading the app and entering the game world ID You can get in touch with us here; https:/...

May 28, 201844 min

22/05/2018 - Arsenal's new chapter?

So with the news that Arsenal are set to appoint Unai Emery, will he be the man to bring success back to the club? Both Big Sam and David Moyes handed their P45's and have both already been replaced pretty much with Pellagrini heading to West Ham and Marco Silva looking the most likely to take over at Everton. This week we are also joined by Tom King for him to have a go at our Home & Away game, how will he get on? With Tom formerly being a host on the show, we each made predictions at the b...

May 22, 20181 hr 5 min

15/05/2018 - Season review

So the Premier League season is finally over! How have your team got on this season? Well, in this episode, we go through each Premier League team and review their season! Will your team score an A or an F, find out right now. Also with the news of Wayne Rooney's future at Everton in doubt, could he be heading towards America with DC United looking the likely destination for the former England and Manchester United legend If you would like to get in touch to send us some questions to read out an...

May 15, 20181 hr 9 min

08/05/2018 - Cold Tuesday night at Stoke

Can the Championship deal with a cold Tuesday night at Stoke!? Yes, Stoke City are the first club to be relegated this season from the Premier League! We also take a look at how the Championship, League One and League Two look now their seasons are over! AND NO, CARLISLE DID NOT GET PROMOTED! If you would like to get in touch to send us some questions to read out and answer on the show, recommend any games you’d like us to feature or even just to tell us how bad our opinions are you can do so by...

May 08, 201837 min

01/05/2018 - The England boys are running riot!

This week, we finalise our 2018 World Cup squad by making a couple of changes and we shall roll into the World Cup with the Lions at the ready! We talk Liverpool's chances of winning the Champions League But most importantly, the bottom end of the Premier League table is pretty close! We take a look at their chances of survival. If you would like to get in touch to send us some questions to read out and answer on the show, recommend any games you’d like us to feature or even just to tell us how ...

May 01, 20181 hr 2 min

24/04/2018 - Leaving behind a legacy

Earlier in the week, Arsene Wenger decided enough was enough and told the world he would be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season. Many fans are glad to see the back of him but regardless how the last few seasons have gone for the Gunners, this man built so much for Arsenal and in his prime was a mastermind at what he does. What's next for Arsene? Who could come in to replace him? We also talk PFA Player of the year, does Salah deserve it? Down in the Championship, the Black Cats have suffere...

Apr 24, 201842 min

17/04/2018 - Champions!

Manchester City have finally claimed the league title after a memorable campaign! They've been outstanding all season long, minor hiccups along the way but what a team this is! - Can they continue this fine football next season though? As we look ahead to what they need to maintain such a high level of football and push on further. Although, the video that was released over the weekend is horrific and taking the title back off them should be in consideration for that alone! Who does Davidson San...

Apr 17, 201842 min

10/04/2018 - A Game Of Two Halves

We all had our money on Manchester City claiming the league title this weekend against their rivals Manchester United but despite going into the break 2-0 down, Jose had a plan, by god did it work! We also kickstart our new game "Home & Away" with special guest Dan Wordsworth. How Will he handle the pressure? Did you score better or worse than Dan? Why not give it ago yourself! Get in touch with us and let your knowledge do the talking! https://twitter.com/footiefoundry Or facebook us https:...

Apr 10, 201855 min

03/04/2018 - Zlatan

Zlatan makes his mark on the American soil by scoring a world class goal on his debut in a thrilling turn around for LA Galaxy, be sure to check in with the guys at BGN to hear more on this amazing game. Manchester City's dream to win the title against United is looking to become a reality. We also introduce our new game, 'Home & Away' - Have your chance to test your football knowledge and place yourself upon the Football Foundry leaderboard to win some self pride and also some prizes to be ...

Apr 03, 201839 min

27/03/2018 - No Kane, no gain

With only the one game to talk about this week in England v Netherlands, James and Matt decide its time to play an international caps game and answer a bunch of questions sent in by listeners. Arsenal could have a new manager in the pipeline as they prepare for Wenger out. If you would like to get in touch to send us some questions to read out and answer on the show, recommend any games you’d like us to feature or even just to tell us how bad our opinions are you can do so by tweeting us https:/...

Mar 27, 201840 min

20/03/2018 - Hart broken

The England squad has been announced for the upcoming fixtures! Although, questions are asked over Southgate's reasoning to name Joe Hart in the squad. A few debuts to be handed to Nick Pope, James Tarkowski, Alfie Mawson and Lewis Cook. Although, did Glenn Murray deserve a crack at the whip? We talk about Super Salah netting 4 past Watford & Wigan's FA Cup run coming to an end. If you would like to get in touch to send us some questions to read out and answer on the show, recommend any game...

Mar 20, 201855 min
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