The Why Football Podcast
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The Why Football Podcast
Why Football Happens - In-depth analysis of all things Football. When Football Happens - Our Reaction to the latest developments in the game.
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Why Football Happens Sn02,Ep03 - UEFA Champions League Draw
It's the Champions League Group Stage draw and theres actually some incredibly tasty ties to look at in the first proper round of the competition as E...
Why Football Happens Sn02,Ep02 - Newcastle United Takeover
The Newcastle United takeover saga has been ongoing since 2020. It is now in arbitration and the case has been adjourned until 2022. Ben Jacobs, who i...
Why Football Happens Sn02,Ep01 - Messi to PSG
A lot has been said in the media about Messi joining PSG this week. However, we feel like there are still a lot of people missing the point about Fina...
WFH Ep#19: Euro 2020 Fallout
England blow it once again on penalties as Italy are crowned Euro 2020 champions at Wembley. Ollie and Paul discuss the overriding problems for Gareth...
WFH Ep#18: Match Reaction - England v Denmark Euros Semi-Finals
Immediately after the final whistle, we react to England reaching their first final of a major tournament since 1966. Did they manor in doing so leave...
WFH Ep#17: Match Reaction - Italy v Spain Euros Semi-Finals
Immediately after the final whistle, we react to Italy scraping through to the final after a penalty shootout with Spain. The quality of football on d...
WFH Ep#16: Match Reaction - England v Ukraine Euros Quarter Finals
Immediately after the final whistle, we react to England's 4-0 demolition job of Ukraine progressing them to their second consecutive semi-final appea...
WFH Ep#15: Match Reaction - Belgium v Italy Euros Quarter Finals
Immediately after the final whistle, we react to Italy's advance to the Semi-Final at the expense of Belgium. We also look at the day's earlier game b...
WFH Ep#14: Match Reaction - England v Germany Euros Round of 16
Immediately after the final whistle, the panel reacts to England beating Germany at home for the first time since 1975. Is it... coming home?
Th...
WFH Ep#13: Match Reaction - Belgium v Portugal Euros Round of 16
Immediately after the final whistle, the panel reacts to the holders Portugal being eliminated at the hands of Belgium. They react to the Netherlands...
WFH Ep#12: The Euros Last 16 Knockouts Preview
We preview the upcoming knockout rounds, run the rule over what we have seen so far, and predict how the rest of the tournament could play out. We dis...
WFH Ep#11: Match Reaction: The final group games
Goals, penalties and keeper blunders galore as the footballing Gods try to right the wrongs of the insipid football on show yesterday. We cover everyt...
WFH Ep#10: Instant Reactions - England win their group but Scotland go home
Paul and Stephen hop on the mics to give their immediate reaction to England's 1-0 win over Czech Republic and Scotlands 3-1 defeat against Croatia th...
WFH Ep#9: Match Reaction: Italy 1-0 Wales
In episode eight we give our immediate reaction to Wales' qualification from Group A.
We also discuss the recent games of the big hitters and wh...
WFH Ep#8: Match Reaction: France 1-0 Germany
In episode eight, hosted by Paul, we give our immediate reaction to the first match of overwhelming favourites to win the competition, France.
W...
WFH Ep#7: Match Reaction: England 1-0 Croatia
In episode seven, hosted by Ben, we give our immediate reaction to England's first-ever win of an opening match in the Euros.
We discuss Southg...
Why Football Happens Ep#6: Instant Reactions - Denmark v Finland
Football fans across the globe witnessed a near-tragedy on the second day of Euro 2020 as Denmark talisman Christian Eriksen collapsed to the floor ju...
Why Football Happens Ep#5 - Euro 2020 Opening Match Reaction: Italy v Turkey
In episode five, we react to Italy's 3-0 win over Turkey in the opening match of the Euros.
Panel Includes:
Oliver Wilson, Footbal...
Why Football Happens Ep#4 - The Euros Preview
In episode four, hosted by Ollie, we preview the upcoming Euros while scratching our head at what we should even call it. I would suggest EurOVID but...
Why Football Happens Ep#3 - Why are we seeing such crazy results? Plus a review of the transfer window closing.
In episode three, we react to the crazy results before the international break and the big deals before the transfer window slammed shut.
Panel...
Why Football Happens Ep#2 - Reaction to the Champions League Draw
In episode two, we react to the Champions League draws and preview some of the tasty matchups that it delivers.
Pan...
Why Football Happens Ep#1 - Our Season Preview That Gets a Bit Messi
The Inaugural WFH Podcast. We discuss the Lionel Messi saga at Barcelona before moving onto previewing each of the 'Big 5' European Leagues; Premier L...