Ben, James and Adam return to answer once and for all whether the FA Cup is in anyway magical, explore why Tim Sherwood seems to have lost the plot, and discuss whether Manchester United's win over WBA marks a turning point for the Red Devils in the Premier League. The show also sees the beginning of a new series of World Cup Legend Profiles, in anticipation of Brazil 2014. Fittingly, this week's profile is of Brazilian marksmen Bebeto and Romario, who dominated the World Cup 20 years ago in the...
Mar 13, 2014•6 min
Ben, James and Adam are back, armed to the teeth with all of the football commentary and analysis you can handle. Adam kicks proceedings off with a recap of the key talking points of the last weekend of Premier League football, before Ben and James get stuck into a range of discussions. Topics include: are fans of Norwich City and Newcastle overreacting to their sides' recent poor runs; what factors suggest a manager is over-performing in his role; Sunderland's chances of winning the league cup;...
Feb 28, 2014•45 min
Ben, James and Adam return to discuss the latest happenings in the Barclays Premier League. Moyes struggles, Meulensteen's tactical genius, Mourinho's mind games, and unsung hero for progressive football Sam Allardyce all feature. Plus, pick your own favourite controversial press conference from the history of football. The boys also run through a preview of the next round of Premier League fixtures.
Feb 13, 2014•37 min
Ben, James and Adam are back to discuss the week's football, taking in 15th, 19th and 22nd Century football in the process. Leaping to the defence of Big Sam Allardyce, the team also scrutinize the quality of Manchester City, the title race and the January Transfer Window. Also features a preview of the coming fixtures in the Premier League.
Jan 31, 2014•39 min
Ben and James host the latest edition of the Hit Row Z Podcast, where the boys discuss refereeing controversy at St James' Park, the most competitive title race in years, the status of the Premier League in world football, and the January transfer window. Phew! And there's more from Adam Widdrington, as he reviews previous January signings that have in one way or another, fallen flat. Premier League managers, you have been warned!
Jan 17, 2014•45 min
Ben and James host the latest episode of the Hit Row Z Podcast, and examine the differing fortunes of Manchester United and City, before taking apart the conventional wisdom regarding the value of so called "six pointers" in the Premier League, and the importance of managers to the performance of their teams. The pair are joined by Adam Widdrington, who analyses who will most likely be moving during the January transfer window.
Jan 11, 2014•40 min
Ben and Adam discuss who in the Barclays Premier League needs to be thinking about New Year Resolutions, which clubs have the most to gain and fear from the January transfer window, and with a World Cup looming, who will be the likely heroes and villains of football in 2014.
Jan 02, 2014•35 min
In the first part of this New Year Special, Ben and Adam are back to review 2013 in the Barclays Premier League. What were the big stories of 2013, and why at the end of the year is the division more competitive than ever? And the team present the very first series of Hit Row Z End of Year awards - some of which are more serious than others...
Dec 30, 2013•34 min
Adam Widdrington makes his show debut on the Hit Row Z Podcast, joining Ben to assess the progress of new Premier League managers, whether Hull, Newcastle and Southampton are overachieving, and who should be on the plane to Brazil next summer. James Bailey joins the discussion, giving an overview of the exciting new analysis tool developed by Hit Row Z: Shots in the Box. Oh, and Rene 'Mule'ensteen features.
Dec 04, 2013•47 min
Ben and James are back to discuss the big issues in the English Premier League. This week that means the form of Man Utd under David Moyes, the future of AVB, the title credentials of Man City, Tony Pulis' appointment at Crystal Palace and much, much more. Plus Adam Widdrington joins the team to give his predictions for the next round of Premier League fixtures.
Nov 29, 2013•8 min
Ben, James and Richie return for the Hit Row Z Podcast, to review how each of the newly promoted teams are faring ten games into the Premier League season. Also under the microscope, Martin Jol and Chris Hughton, as each manager comes under increasing pressure at their clubs. And finally, what are the factors driving Joe Hart's recent poor form, and Aaron Ramsey's stunning performances?
Nov 06, 2013•48 min
A must listen for football fans - in this special Hit Row Z Podcast, Ben Harrison examines the approaches to surviving in the top flight taken by West Ham, Southampton, Norwich City, Reading, QPR, Stoke, Burnley and Blackpool, and asks what lessons promoted clubs in the future can learn from them.
Nov 05, 2013•37 min
Ben, James and Adam from the Hit Row Z team are back to analyse the closest Premier League title race for a generation, dissect the latest turmoil on Tyneside, and give their verdict on the best striker currently plying their trade in England. Also, the team provide a full preview of the next round of Premier League fixtures.
Oct 31, 2013•47 min
Ben, James and Adam are joined by Hit Row Z contributor Richie Smith to review the latest Premier League action, a weekend punctuated by phenomenal goals, and calamitous errors, and preview the next round of fixtures coming up this weekend.
Oct 24, 2013•49 min
Ben and James from the Hit Row Z team host the site's first podcast, reviewing England's victories over Montenegro and Poland, the Premier League so far and a look ahead to next week's games.
Oct 17, 2013•24 min
