Don’t miss the brand new episode of the 3 Up Front podcast!

Host Adrian Clarke does his best to control feuding pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh during half an hour of lively laughter-filled football chat that features;

Darren Bent is a money-grabbing traitor – Fact or Fiction?

The best of this week’s transfer rumours.

The X-aggerated Factor: Do Man City really have the world’s best strike force?

Is La Liga better than the Premier League?

And why are speedy wingers almost always brainless?

All this plus the highly competitive end-of-show Shoot Out which sees Spraggy attempt to buld on his unexpectedly good start…

Make sure you give the show a listen. It’s 30 minutes of footballing fun.

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Make sure you don’t miss the latest episode of the fast-growing 3 Up Front podcast!

Host Adrian Clarke, joined by regular pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh explore a range of fresh, fun topics during half an hour of great chat that includes;

How on Earth is Mrs Kevin Nolan going to find living with Andy Carroll? The Newcastle team-mates will be house-mates as part of a judge’s decision in an Andy Carroll assault case. The pod discusses the live-in situation’s impact on Newcastle United and frankly, whether it makes any sense at all.

Fact or Fiction: Has Mourinho turned Real Madrid into world beaters already? Some Real Madrid fans seem to think so, and even Ronaldo is purring at top gear. And do Real Madrid really need Rooney to beat Barcelona?

The X-aggerated Factor: Are Manchester United on the verge of a Liverpool-esque meltdown? Wayne Rooney’s much publicised ‘impending’ departure from Manchester United has pundits comparing United’s future to Liverpool’s present – debt-ridden and out of the Champions League. United could be in a spot of trouble, but not if they buy Torres from Liverpool.

Manchester City v Arsenal: Can Arsenal produce a shock victory at Manchester City?

The Shoot Out: Hawkeye, the boy Bale and Rafa’s milk. It’s all happening, all over again.

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3 Up Front is back and you’d be crazy to miss the latest blockbuster of a show! In a three-pronged attack on your footballing senses host Adrian Clarke, along with star pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh are in fine form as they tackle all the burning issues including;

The shambles that is Liverpool and Everton. Poor starts to the season have had fans wondering if their seasons are already over, reminding fans of slow starts from last season and the reliance of both Everton and Liverpool on a small number of players. Liverpool’s financial troubles are well documented, but their Carling Cup exit has pundits really getting on their backs. To quote the opening paragraph of Tim Rich’s report in the Guardian:

No club treasures its history more than Liverpool and its lowest point is generally agreed to be the FA Cup defeat by Worcester City several months before Bill Shankly walked into Anfield like Jimmy Cagney in a tracksuit. That was away from home with Liverpool stagnating in the old Second Division and in an age before rolling news and the internet, the damage was limited to headlines in the Liverpool Echo. Last night, Liverpool were at home, they were playing a side 69 places below them and there were cameras everywhere.

Fact or Fiction: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere – is he the best teenager since Rooney? There has been plenty of hype surrounding the Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, with Arsenal fans calling him the most exciting young talent to come out of the youth ranks since Cesc Fabregas and England fans comparing Wilshere’s rise to that of Wayne Rooney. Is Wilshere the real deal, and can he keep his feet on the ground? The pod discuss this and more in Fact or Fiction.

The X-aggerated Factor: Could Hatem Ben Arfa be the new Ginola? The French youngster has had a chequered path to the English Premier League, falling out with several of his fellow young footballers before landing a spot at newly promoted Newcastle. In an environment where he’s likely to be a star talent, can Hatem Ben Arfa fulfill is potential and help Newcastle stay in the Premier League?

The Shoot-Out: Milan Jovanovic’s other jobs, blow up dolls, Alex Song and Cobblers. Iain Macintosh and Iain Spragg go head to head in this week’s devious shoot-out, who will come on top? And can you get more questions right than the two Iains?

The trio also discuss the big game of the weekend, Manchester City v Chelsea, and give their bets of the week.

Download or listen to the show as soon as you can…

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3 Up Front is back and you’d be crazy to miss the latest blockbuster of a show! In a three-pronged attack on your footballing senses host Adrian Clarke, along with star pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh are in fine form as they tackle all the burning issues including;

The shambles that is Liverpool and Everton. Poor starts to the season have had fans wondering if their seasons are already over, reminding fans of slow starts from last season and the reliance of both Everton and Liverpool on a small number of players. Liverpool’s financial troubles are well documented, but their Carling Cup exit has pundits really getting on their backs. To quote the opening paragraph of Tim Rich’s report in the Guardian:

No club treasures its history more than Liverpool and its lowest point is generally agreed to be the FA Cup defeat by Worcester City several months before Bill Shankly walked into Anfield like Jimmy Cagney in a tracksuit. That was away from home with Liverpool stagnating in the old Second Division and in an age before rolling news and the internet, the damage was limited to headlines in the Liverpool Echo. Last night, Liverpool were at home, they were playing a side 69 places below them and there were cameras everywhere.

Fact or Fiction: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere – is he the best teenager since Rooney? There has been plenty of hype surrounding the Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, with Arsenal fans calling him the most exciting young talent to come out of the youth ranks since Cesc Fabregas and England fans comparing Wilshere’s rise to that of Wayne Rooney. Is Wilshere the real deal, and can he keep his feet on the ground? The pod discuss this and more in Fact or Fiction.

The X-aggerated Factor: Could Hatem Ben Arfa be the new Ginola? The French youngster has had a chequered path to the English Premier League, falling out with several of his fellow young footballers before landing a spot at newly promoted Newcastle. In an environment where he’s likely to be a star talent, can Hatem Ben Arfa fulfill is potential and help Newcastle stay in the Premier League?

The Shoot-Out: Milan Jovanovic’s other jobs, blow up dolls, Alex Song and Cobblers. Iain Macintosh and Iain Spragg go head to head in this week’s devious shoot-out, who will come on top? And can you get more questions right than the two Iains?

The trio also discuss the big game of the weekend, Manchester City v Chelsea, and give their bets of the week.

Download or listen to the show as soon as you can…

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Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg mark the 40^th episode of the world famous Soccerlens podcast with a rip-roaring show.

The boys kick off with a review of this week’s midweek fixtures, their thoughts on Rio Ferdinand as England’s captain, and an assessment of the financial mess that is Portsmouth Football Club. In the wake of Arsene Wenger’s threat of a silent protest the duo focus on the media attributes (or lack of them) of the Premier League bosses before ending the show with some classic listener’s questions.

It’s one of their best yet – don’t miss it!

You can listen to this week’s episode below: [audio:SL-Podcast40-Pompey-11022010.mp3] Download link (mp3, 30mb, 30 mins)

Make sure you send in your feedback and questions through podcast@soccerlens.com and Clarke and Spragg will feature the best of them in next week’s show.

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The second Soccerlens Podcast of the new decade sees Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg hit the spot with more topical football banter and debate.

As well as dissecting all the hottest topics in football, the duo nominate some of their own favourite writers, experts and websites in light of the upcoming Soccerlens Awards. Question corner covers Robbie Savage on the phone, a Manchester United buy-out and matches you’d like to save or suffer when it comes to snowy weather.

It’s well worth a listen!

You can listen to this week’s episode below:

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Make sure you send in your feedback and questions through podcast@soccerlens.com and Clarke and Spragg will feature the best of them in next week’s show.

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Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg return with their first podcast of the new decade and it’s not one to miss.

The duo debate the start made by Manchester City’s new gaffer, Fergie’s observation that the Premier League is getting better and go in depth on the likely comings and goings during this month’s transfer window. All the best listener’s questions are featured too, with one or two quirky ones making the cut this week!

Start 2010 how you mean to go on by listening to the world famous Soccerlens podcast.

You can listen to this week’s episode below:

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The two latest Soccerlens podcasts [1, 2] have seen Clarkey & Spraggy trying to tickle your funny bone with their suggestions for the film remakes they’d like to see football folk in.

It’s been a hit-and-miss feature so far, so we’re asking you to put the dynamic duo out of their misery and come up with some genuinely funny offerings.

You’ve already been propping up the show with some suggestions but we desperately need more or Clarkey & Spraggy will inflict more of their own on an unsuspecting world. And no-one wants that.

Here’s what they’ve been able to muster between them so far…

Joleon Lescott – Scarface
Arsene Wenger – How To lose Friends & Alienate People
Stan Collymore – Rear Window
Aaron Lennon – Catch Me If You Can
Malcolm Glazer and Tom Hicks – America Gangster(s)
Edwin van der Sar – Blame It On Rio
Tony Pulis & James Beattie – The Break-Up
Craig Bellamy – Fight Club
Andy Reid – Run Fat Boy Run
Jonathan Woodgate – The Man Who Knew Too Little
Didier Drogba – Vertigo(Ferdinand)
Michael Owen – The Comeback Kid
Alan Hutton – [Mini-Me in] Austin Powers
Brad Friedel – American Beauty

If you think you can do better (and let’s face it, the bar hasn’t been set that high), email your gems to podcast@soccerlens.com and Clarkey & Spraggy will feature them on next week’s show.

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Join Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg for some festive fun on episode 32 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast.

As well as talking Christmas parties, James Beattie and CSKA’s drug test trauma, the duo are also joined by top freelance journalist Rob Smyth for an in depth discussion about Manchester United. This week’s match previews include Liverpool v Arsenal and Valencia v Real Madrid. 

If you like football you won’t want to miss it! Listen now…

You can listen to this week’s episode below: [audio:SL-Podcast-32-XmasParties-10122009.mp3] Download link (mp3, 30mb, 33 mins)

Make sure you send in your feedback and questions through podcast@soccerlens.com and Clarke and Spragg will feature the best of them in next week’s show.

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Check out Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg as they enjoy a lively verbal kick-about on episode 31 of the world famous Soccerlens podcast.

The duo debate FIFA’s decision not to introduce rule changes for next summer’s World Cup Finals, a problematic week for Arsene Wenger and they also ask themselves if Lionel Messi deserved to be the runaway European Footballer of the Year.

Big match predictions include Manchester City v Chelsea and Juventus v Inter Milan and the show ends with three probing listener’s questions.

Enjoy the show…

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Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg are in fine form on Episode 29 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast. 

There’s a host of juicy topics to get stuck into this week and the duo’s heated debate centres on Thierry Henry’s lack of sportsmanship, the miracle powers of horse placenta and the prospects for manager-less Scotland.

There’s also the usual stack of match previews including a trio of Premier League games in Sunderland v Arsenal, Man United v Everton and Liverpool v Man City – and the animated pair end proceedings with a light-hearted look through this week’s podcast mailbag. 

Check out episode 29 now!

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Don’t miss Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg debate the beautiful game on Episode 28 of the world famous Soccerlens podcast. 

This week’s sprightly show features lively chat on possible Premier League expansion, the next destination for Man City rebel Robinho and a cheeky new way of ridding football of its diving cheats. 

England’s friendly with Brazil and Tottenham’s spending spree are covered in reader’s questions – and the perky pair also preview all of this weekend’s European World Cup qualifiers including Republic of Ireland v France and Portugal v Bosnia Herzegovina. 

Make sure you tune in!

You can listen to this week’s episode below: [audio:SL-Podcast-28-PremierLeague-12112009.mp3] Download link (mp3, 31mb, 33 mins)

Make sure you send in your feedback and questions through podcast@soccerlens.com and Clarke and Spragg will feature the best of them in next week’s show.

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Join former Arsenal player Adrian Clarke and co-host Iain Spragg every Thursday on the new-look Soccerlens Podcast.

These two highly experienced journalists love to debate all the hottest football topics with their own unique style of banter, make spot on (or otherwise!) predictions for upcoming matches, while also providing insightful interviews with a whole host of leading football experts. This is quite simply the best new football podcast available anywhere on the web.

In this week’s episode, Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg kick off the new-look Soccerlens podcast with a lively debate on…

*England’s lofty World Cup ambitions (including Beckham’s place in the squad and the answer to the big question – Defoe or not Defoe?).

* The rights and wrongs of ‘poaching’

* Diego Maradona’s miserable run of form

* The realistic Champions League prospects for moneybags Real Madrid

* Big match predictions for the Premier League weekend.

You can listen to the show below: [audio:sl-podcast-19-eng-10092009.mp3] Download link (mp3, 35mb, 39 mins)

If you have a question for the guys or would like to make a comment about any of the subjects discussed on the show don’t hesitate to get in touch at podcast@soccerlens.com – and Clarkey and Spraggy will do their best to feature them in the next podcast.

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The football community is abuzz with last Tuesday’s unexpected episode of hooliganism at Upton Park, the Championship League draw, and some excellent football matches this weekend. There’s also the ‘over-the-top’ outrage at Eduardo winning a soft penalty against Celtic and for our money, the press has in the past and always will make a mountain out of nothing for a story.

Of course, this mountain has moved UEFA to do the ‘PC’ thing and ban Eduardo for 2 games. It’s not a witch-hunt but Eduardo has been made an example out of for the rest of the Champions League season. Let’s see if it has any impact on diving this year.

On to today’s links:

Hooliganism in football
Did fans of Westham and Millwall displayed uncharacteristic violence last Tuesday? Blogger Neil Jones argues that hooliganism is still rife among fans of the national sport and that authorities should put more measures to ensure that such mob rule don’t happen again.

Portsmouth’s away kit released
Canterbury has launched the Portsmouth Away Kit for the 2009-2010 season. Meanwhile we get a peak at Sunderland’s Away Kit.

No more transfers for Liverpool
Managing Director Purslow laid to rest any transfers rumors for the club after the Championship League draw. To see the Liverpool’s Championship League dates, click here.

A walk in the park for Arsenal
The Championship League draw saw Arsenal pitted against AZ Alkmaar, Olympiacos, and Standard Liege. Though these teams are champions in their own right, there is no way they will win against Arsenal.

Arsenal video galore
Scott the Red is having a fun time posting favorite videos of Arsenal games. So far he has posted four videos. Here’s the fourth one.

Soccerlens Podcast Episode 17
Stephen Darwin hosts the second episode of this season’s Soccerlens Podcast with guests Terry Duffelen and Chris Oakley of The Onion Bag and Some People Are On The Pitch.

Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk – last season’s Champions League and UEFA Cup winners respectively – square off in Monaco tonight. Will Barcelona continue their form from last season or suffer a dip, as United did at the start of last season after their double act of winning the league and european cup?

Manchester United v Arsenal
Some people seem to classify Arsenal as favourites here, so maybe United will go ahead and surprise / disappoint everyone by winning again?

AC Milan v Inter Milan
The Milan derby kicks off early in the season, but you can expect pundits to declare the season over for whoever loses this one. My money is on Inter losing before kicking on to beat all comers and make a mockery of Milan ambitions come May 2010. Unless Juve get in the way…

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This article refers to an earlier version of the Champions League draw. Go to the latest Champions League draw article.

On the second episode of a new season of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by The Onion Bag and Some People Are On The Pitch duo Terry Duffelen and Chris Oakley to discuss an array of eye catching fixtures coming up this weekend and to summarise the draw for the Champions League group stages.

The show will be looking specifically at the Milan derby taking place on Saturday, there’s also a chat about Manchester United, Arsenal and their title credentials and Terry goes on to claim that German giants Bayern Munich are, well frankly…rubbish!

Among the points of discussion raised with Terry Duffelen and Chris Oakley were:

• A terrific start for Spurs, Man City and Chelsea
• Hooliganism in Italy and England
• The Italian league split
• A brand new season of La Liga
• A favourable draw for Britain in the Champions League
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details
Date: Friday 28th August 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Guest 1: Terry Duffelen
Guest 2: Chris Oakley

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On the season opener of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by twofootedtackle’s Chris Nee to discuss the opening week of the the Premier League season, the midweek Champions League qualifiers and to preview Serie A and La Liga.

The show will be looking at the Premier League’s perennial title contenders and how they have begun the season, there’s a chat about Juventus and Milan and their chances of dislodging Inter in Serie A and Chris lets us in on a little secret involving one Samuel Eto’o.

Among the points of discussion raised with Chris Nee were:

• Manchester United, Liverpool and an indifferent start
• Tottenham, Manchester City and the race for fourth place
• Predictions for this weekend’s Premier League games
• The title credentials of Milan, Juve and Inter
• What’s next for Sneijder, Van der Vaart and Robben
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details
Date: Friday 21st August 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Guest 1: Chris Nee

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On the 15th episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by WhoAteAllThePies founder Ollie Irish, Chris Toy from Studs Up and Soccerlens’ very own Russell Wall to discuss the big four, Tottenham and transfer speculation.

The show will be debating whether Carlo Ancelotti will survive for atleast a season at Chelsea, Manchester United’s campaign beyond that defeat to Barcelona and Chris and Ollie urge Liverpool to make a move for Stewart Downing.

Among the points of discussion raised with Ollie Irish, Chris Toy and Russell Wall were:

• A summary of Liverpool’s season
• Ancelotti’s appointment at Chelsea
• In Wenger Arsenal trust
• Tottenham’s chances next season
• The future’s of David Villa, Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details
Date: Monday 1st June 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Guest 1: Ollie Irish
Guest 2: Chris Toy
Guest 3: Russell Wall

You can listen to the show below: [audio:sl-podcast-15-prem-01062009.mp3] Download link (mp3, 40mb, 43 mins)

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On the tenth episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by Radio Five Live’s Andy Brassell and also Football FanCast’s David Schiavone to talk about Italian football, Ligue 1 and those fascinating Champions League semi-finals.

The show will be looking specifically at Lyon’s demise in France, the horrible reality of racism in Serie A, incompetent referees and the futures of three young stars of European football amongst many other interesting topics.

Among the points of discussion raised with Andy Brassell and David Schiavone were:

• The standard of refereeing in La Liga
• Bordeaux, Marseille and the battle for Ligue 1 glory
• Yoann Gourcuff and Karim Benzema
• The Serie A breakaway
• Racism and fan violence in Italian football
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details
Date: Friday 8th May 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Co-Host 1: Andy Brassell
Co-Host 2: David Schiavone

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On the fifth episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by Soccerlens blogger Neil Jones and Daily Sport Sunday’s Carl Eldridge as we discuss the final chapters of an intriguing Premier League season.

In particular we hedge our bets on whether Manchester United still have enough in the tank to take the league title, discuss who’s going to be relegated this season (there are plenty of contenders) and of course, we discuss the return of the Messiah to Newcastle.

Among the topics discussed with Neil Jones and Carl Eldridge were:

• The title race
• The relegation battle
• Premature managerial sackings
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details
Date: Friday 2nd April 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Co-Host 1: Neil Jones
Co-Host 2: Carl Eldridge

You can listen to the show below: [audio:sl-podcast-5-epl-02042009.mp3] Download Link (mp3, 24mb, 25mins)

Send in your love / hate mail, comments and questions at podcast@soccerlens.com; we’ll feature the best of them on the show.

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Also See:

• Has time run out on Stoke City, Middlesbrough and West Brom? – Stephen Darwin gives his opinion on who could be relegated from the Premier League this season.
• Premier League’s Unsung Heroes – 2008/2009 – Neil Jones looks at the best of the rest – the stars outside the spotlight in the Premier League.
• Why We Should All Be Jealous Of Newcastle Fans – We might laugh at Newcastle, but as Scott points out, there’s magic in having a club legend come back to manage your club.

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On the second episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by the Guardian’s Scottish Football Correspondent Ewan Murray as we take a closer look at all the prevalent issues currently at the forefront of the beautiful game in Scotland.

In particular we look at the SPL’s proposal to create a new SPL2 division and whether it’s implementation will be revolutionary or just simply the Scottish First Division with a somewhat unimaginative new name.

We also talk about the prospects for the future of Scottish football, player movement (and the considerable lack of it) in and out of the country, the Team GB debate and whether Scotland are on the road to South Africa 2010.

Among the topics discussed with Ewan Murray were:

• The SPL2 and how it may affect the structure of the Scottish league system
• The reasons for a lack of Scottish players plying their trade abroad
• What the SPL needs to do to attract more foreign players
• Scotland’s chances of World Cup 2010 qualification
• Team GB and why there is such a Scottish resistance
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details

Date: Friday 13th March 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Co-Host: Ewan Murray

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Your comments and thoughts are always valued and well received as we strive to improve all aspects of the Soccerlens Podcast with every episode.

Thanks everyone and enjoy!

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