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The Front 3 Football Podcast

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NEW episodes every Wednesday! The Front 3 is the football podcast from Adam Boultwood, Laurence McKenna, Kris Heneage and Dave O'Brien and Nico Morales debating and analysing all the big issues in the beautiful game, from the Premier League, to the Bundesliga, to Serie A to MLS and more! SUBSCRIBE on iTunes ➡️bit.ly/front3itunes

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Episodes

What's gone wrong at the Emirates? FT: Ali Tweedale.

The Gunners are misfiring right now, and it doesn't feel like Mikel Arteta has the answers. We spoke to Ali Tweedale of the Coaches' Voice to try and better understand why Arsenal are struggling this season and how best to fix the situation. You can find more of Ali's work on Twitter at @AliTweedale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202032 min

BIG INTERVIEW! Jimmy Conrad on Harry Maguire and the art of defending

We're back and this time we dialled up an old friend in former US Men's National Team defender Jimmy Conrad. The CBS Sports analyst gave us a great insight into Harry Maguire's Man Utd struggles, the art of defending, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202025 min

"Boring Steve Bruce": are Newcastle United fans ungrateful?

Adam and Kris talk the situation at Newcastle United - with manager Steve Bruce under fire despite recent good results with performances being labelled unwatchable by fans. Can the Magpies manager ever win over the Toon supporters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202023 minSeason 3Ep. 8

The Invisible Man: Is there any way back for Ozil at Arsenal?

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal's Premier League squad for the season. The club are adamant the decision has nothing to do with the German midfielder condemning China's treatment of Uighur Muslims, or his refusal to take a pay cut during the Covid-19 pandemic. But that seems very hard to believe. What has happened to Ozil? And is there any way back for him at Arsenal? The Erasure of Mesut Ozil in the NY Times...

Oct 28, 202041 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Project Big Picture: Yep, it is a bad idea! | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Project: Big Picture is here to save football. Or at least its supporters would have you believe. The proposals, spearheaded by Liverpool and Man Utd's owners, would give much needed financial aid to EFL clubs - but would also strengthen the power of the 'big six' and threaten to dilute the competitiveness of the Premier League. Adam, Laurence and Kris discuss why it's a bad idea, and what the project could mean for ...

Oct 28, 202039 minSeason 3Ep. 6

'Give it Evra 'til the end of the season' - is fan TV influencing broadcast pundits? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 It was a weekend of memorable performances; none more so that Patrice Evra on Sky Sports. So memorable was Evra's performance, that his emotional reaction almost overshadowed the actual football, with little to no analysis of Tottenham's 6-1 hammering of Manchester United, with the focus instead on the former Red Devil's outburst. Is Evra simply a one of a kind fan/pundit hybrid? Or is this a sign of broadcast Premie...

Oct 07, 202045 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Why can't Pep Guardiola fix Manchester City's defence? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Pep Guardiola has now spent over £400m on defenders since joining Manchester City is 2016 - with £65m centre back Ruben Dias the latest addition to the backline. But will he solve any of City's defensive issues under Guardiola? Adam Boultwood ► https://twitter.com/adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► https://twitter.com/lozcast Dave O'Brien ► https://twitter.com/statmandave Kris Heneage► https://twitter.com/khneneage Nic...

Sep 30, 202037 minSeason 3Ep. 4

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Kepa Arrizabalaga? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 How do you solve a problem like Kepa? Journalist and football coach David Preece joins Kris Heneage to find out if there's any way back for a goalkeeper in Kepa's situation, while David Cartlidge tells us why Chelsea made him the most expensive goalkeeper in football history just two summers ago. David Preece ► https://twitter.com/davidpreece12 David Cartlidge ► https://twitter.com/davidjaca Clips used from Chelsea F...

Sep 23, 202034 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Bale, Mourinho and All or Nothing: What now for Spurs? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam, Kris and Nico discuss All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur - what did the documentary series achieve actually acheive for the club, and what did it say about Daniel Levy and Jose Mourinho? What now for Spurs after the camera crews are gone following the most turbulent season in their modern history - can a returning Gareth Bale improve their uncertain fortunes? Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Kris Heneage ► @krish...

Sep 16, 202035 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Fabio Silva, Jorge Mendes and Portuguese Transfers: What's Going On At Wolves? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam, Kris and Nico look at the influence of Jorge Mendes at Wolves, with six of his clients now at Molineux under Nuno Espirito Santos - and that's not including the manager himself. With the arrival of £35m wonderkid Fabio Silva also reported to have involved the Portuguese super agent, just how much control does he have at the club? We hope you enjoy the first new podcast of the new series. We're changing things u...

Sep 09, 202033 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Barca get Messi, Klopp's Magical Mystery Tour and Transfer Market Moves | The Front 3

Loz and Kris got together on Friday to talk the Messi situation at Barcelona - unfortunately before he confirmed he was staying at the club in the evening. But it's still relevant so we thought, why not put it out? Plus, transfer market moves and what's next for Jurgen Klopp's magical mystery tour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 202056 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Messi melodrama, Müller magnificence and Maguire's Mkyonos misbehaviour | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam, Kris and Nico get together to try and make an hour long podcast out of a quiet news week in the world of football. There's just the small matter of Lionel Messi handing in a transfer request at Barcelona, Bayern Munich becoming European Champions for the 6th time, and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire being found guilty of assault while on holiday in Mykonos. See you next week when things pick up a bit? A...

Aug 26, 202059 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Pep humbled, Barcelona rumbled, PSG don't stumble | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Loz, Kris and Nico talk Manchester City's exit from the Champions League - did Pep once again overthink a crucial European tie? Plus, PSG make it to the final - but can they go all the way? And finally Barcelona continue their European disasterclass for a 3rd year running... Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Kris Heneage ► @krisheneage Nico Morales ► @Nico_OMorales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 17

PirloBall, Bayern Munich vs Barcelona, Sancho Nonsense | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam, Dave and Laurence talking Andrea Pirlo to Juventus - does this make any sense whatsoever? Plus, will Bayern Munichliterally eat Barcelona alive in Friday's UEFA Champions League quarter-finals? And are Manchester United on the verge of setting up a mouth-watering Europa League final against themselves from a few years ago - aka Inter Milan? Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Aug 11, 202047 minSeason 2Ep. 16

BONUS: Newcastle United takeover bid collapses |The Front 3 Podcast

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam and Kris react to the news that he Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle United has collapsed after the offer of more than £300 million to buy the club was suddenly withdrawn, with the consortium partially citing the Premier League continually delaying approval as a reason. What now for Newcastle and owner Mike Ashley? Listen to our podcast discussing the potential takeover in detail: Is the Newcastle Unite...

Jul 30, 202018 minSeason 2Ep. 15

What now for Man Utd, Chelsea and Leicester City? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Who actually had a successful Premier League season? Adam, Nico and Kris look at the handful of teams who had a good campaign, while Statman Dave joins us to review the race for the top four and what comes next for Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City. Plus, a few months on, we look at the Black Lives Matter movement and how it's impact - or lack thereof - continues to influence football. Adam Boultwood ► @a...

Jul 29, 20201 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 14

The Return of Leeds United and the Legend of Marcelo Bielsa | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Loz and Nico are joined by special guest, football writer, podcast and Leeds United fan Jon Mackenzie to talk Leeds United's return to the Premier League - and of course the man, the myth, the legend Marcelo Bielsa. How will they fare in England's top division for the first time in 21 years? Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Nico Morales ► @Nico_OMorales Jon Mackenzie ► @Jon_Mackenzie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Jul 22, 20201 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Man City 1-0 UEFA, The Meaning of Life, Hello Man Utd | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Loz, Nico and Kris talk Manchester City vs UEFA and the meaning of life, the revival of Manchester United, the demise of Norwich and remember the legnedary Jack Charlton. Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Kris Heneage ► @krisheneage Nico Morales ► @NicoOMorales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 15, 20201 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 12

The Bruno Fernandes Effect, Chelsea's defensive issues and Thiago to Liverpool? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Statman Dave returns to talk a revitalised Manchester United who are on course for a top 4 finish - is it all down to Bruno Fernandes or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Plus, we assess Frank Lampard and his Chelsea side's issues as they look to secure 3rd place before finally discussing whether Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool makes any sense whatsoever? Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Dave O'Brien ► @...

Jul 08, 202056 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Klopp's Liverpool legacy, Sane to Bayern and Commentary's Racial Bias | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Big Daddy Laurence McKenna returns to the podcast to talk Liverpool's momentous Premier League triumph - what will be the legacy of Jurgen Klopp's side and where do they go from here? Plus, we discuss the groundbreaking report in racial bias in football commentary and the confirmation of Leroy Sane's transfer to Bayern Munich. Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Nico Morales ► @NicoOMorales Kr...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Mourinho vs Ndombele, Arsenal vs Logic, Burnley vs Racism | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Spurs remain undefeated after their two opening Premier League restart games - but after uninspiring performances and reports that Jose Mourinho's relationship Tanguy Ndombele has completely broken down, how bright is the future under the Special One? Plus we talk Arsenal's strategy after David Luiz inexplicably renewed his contract at the club, as well as the deserved condemnation of the White Lives Matter banner th...

Jun 24, 202049 minSeason 2Ep. 9

City masterclass, Luiz disasterclass as Premier League returns | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 With the Premier League's new normal taking some getting used to, David Luiz's disasterclass provided some much needed reassuring comfort for viewers. But not for Mikel Arteta - with Arsenal's Champions League hopes now all but over, just how big is the rebuilding job oh his hands? Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Kris Heneage ► @krisheneage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Jun 18, 202052 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Black Lives Matter: Tackling Racism In Football | The Front 3 Bonus Podcast

🎧 Rate The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam and Laurence are joined by guest Christian Hurley to discuss his article in the latest edition of Pickles magazine titled 'Nudge Racism Out of Football'. We discuss some of the different approaches to tackling racism in football, and how the Black Lives Matter movement could impact the game. Pickles Magazine: https://www.picklesmagazine.com/ Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Hosted on Aca...

Jun 12, 202055 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Timo Werner joins L̶i̶v̶e̶r̶p̶o̶o̶l̶ Chelsea | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 The Front 3 (well, 4 this week) talk Raheem Sterling calling for more BAME representation in football leadership (12:33) and Timo Werner's surprise move to L̶i̶v̶e̶r̶p̶o̶o̶l̶ Chelsea (28:21) - has Jurgen Klopp missed out on one of the best strikers in the Europe? Finally, we look at the controversy around Total Football Analysis (54:55) - and the current state of football journalism for people trying to break into th...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 6

How can anti-racism change football? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Football players and clubs are using their platforms to support protesting police brutality in America and racial injustice at the moment - but will there be a lasting impact on the world's game? Adam, Laurence and Kris discuss how football needs to do more to instigate real change in response to the current anti-racism movement across the globe. Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Kris Heneag...

Jun 03, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Is Newcastle's Saudi Arabia takeover doomed? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 We discuss in depth the controversial proposed Saudi Arabia funded takeover of Newcastle United (09:53) which brings with it some serious moral and ethical implications for football as a whole. How can a Saudi Arabia based investment fund be deemed an appropriate owner of a Premier League club? Should Newcastle fans really be judged for welcoming new owners that mean they can finally see the back of Mike Ashley? Adam...

May 27, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The Last Dance: Who is football's Michael Jordan? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Project restart rolls on despite 6 Premier League players and staff testing positive for Covid-19 (08:44), while the Bundesliga returns as a model of how it could and should be done (33:23). Plus, we talk Michael Jordan's The Last Dance documentary - with spoilers, sorry. Which football players and teams deserve the Netflix documentary treatment (57:51)? Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Laurence McKenna ► @lozcast Dav...

May 20, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Should the Premier League return? | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 The Front 3 is back for a lockdown special! COULD English football have responded better to the global pandemic? SHOULD the Premier League return? WOULD it be better if Dave did his laundry before the podcast? All those answers and more in this TF3 Special. If you want to hear TF3 episodes, please rate and review the podcast on iTunes - and tell us who your spirit footballer is. Who knows, we may read your comment ou...

May 13, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Mourinho IN, Pochettino OUT, Spurs shake it all about | The Front 3

🎧 Review The Front 3 on Apple Podcasts: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 The band is back together. Adam just had to talk about the unbelievable week that was at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club - with Mauricio Pochettino unceremoniously sacked and Jose Mourinho brought in as his replacement. And who better to discuss it with than Laurence McKenna and Dave O'Brien? And why not record it? Adam's article on why Mourinho to Spurs feels wrong ➡️ https://link.medium.com/DYHePN67O1 Hosted on Aca...

Nov 22, 201940 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Unspectacular France win spectacular World Cup | The Front 3

🎧 REVIEW THE FRONT 3 ON ITUNES ▶️ http://getpodcast.reviews/id/734032291 Adam and Kris talk France's 2018 World Cup triumph - were Les Bleus deserving winners if not dominant ones? Plus, they talk what we learned from the beautiful game's showpiece in Russia and pick their player, goal and team of the tournament. Kris Heneage ► @kheneage Adam Boultwood ► @adamboultwood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 17, 20181 hr 5 min
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