Football Between The Lines. Another podcast about the beautiful game. Brought to you by Dan Cook of the infamous HLTCO twitter account, and Flav Batemen of The Fighting Cock podcast and James and Flav for Now... Football Between The Lines is a twice weekly podcast, blending well-rounded football opinion with emotional and somewhat reactionary punchiness. The well rounded balanced opinion versus the emotional somewhat reactionary opinion. You don’t need another football podcast in your life, ...
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Marinakis Banner Controversy | Playing Out From The Back Dead? | Phones In The Stands
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1:01:57In this episode of Football Between the Lines, we dive into the chaos at Selhurst Park as Palace and Forest clash on and off the pitch. We talk about the fallout from Dan’s banner on Marinakis, the Gibbs-White saga, and why Forest fans are so defensive. We debate the risks of overplaying from the back, Spurs’ newfound pragmatism under Thomas Frank,…
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Spurs’ Pain, Arsenal’s Gain | Eze To The Emirates | Levy Under Fire
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53:55We break down one of the most painful transfer sagas in recent Spurs history as Arsenal swoop in to sign Eberechi Eze. We talk through how Levy’s dithering left Tottenham exposed, how Arsenal had their ducks in a row, and why this latest episode highlights the gulf in ambition between the two clubs. From Palace’s side, we hear how the deal unfolded…
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City Look Scary Again | End For Eze And Palace | Gyokeres Hate Watch
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58:26This week, we dive into a packed weekend of football drama. From Darren England’s controversial VAR call at Stamford Bridge to Crystal Palace’s remarkable unbeaten run under Oliver Glasner, we break down the big talking points with passion and perspective. Spurs’ pursuit of Eberechi Eze sparks our debate on transfers, loyalty, and the way players c…
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The Premier League Is Back | Fan Optimism Rankings | Sky Sports’ Price Problem
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54:08In this episode, we dive into the return of the Premier League with all its anticipation, drama, and absurdity. From Kieran Bowie’s outrageous volley to the merits of scrapping extra time, we cover the weekend’s standout fixtures and storylines, including Alexander Isak’s Newcastle standoff and the latest fan optimism survey. We debate the 3pm blac…
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From Europa Dream To Conference Reality: Palace’s UEFA Blow
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25:28Crystal Palace’s first-ever European adventure has taken a bitter twist. Three months after winning the FA Cup, they’ve been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after UEFA ruled they breached multi-club ownership rules. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the decision, leaving fans furious and the club considering lega…
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Dean Henderson’s Penalty Magic | Grealish to Everton | Wissa Only Wants Newcastle
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53:46We break down Crystal Palace’s Community Shield win over Liverpool, from Dean Henderson’s penalty mastery to Justin Devenny’s remarkable rise from the Scottish lower leagues. We run through Football365’s bold season predictions, including Chelsea’s title chances, the promoted sides’ survival hopes, and whether Arteta could be sacked. There’s chat o…
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Manchester United Suddenly Rich | Luxury Tax in Football | The Overlap Fall Out
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56:13We dive into Manchester United’s surprise spending spree, questioning how a club with no European football can shell out so much under PSR constraints. We also unpack the Alexander Isak situation — why the timing of his transfer push makes no sense, and what Newcastle should do next. Dan reflects on being on The Overlap, the pressures of fan media,…
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Should Isak Strike | Predicting The Premier League | Building Legacies
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53:22We break from our usual Monday slot to bring you an early episode packed with big talking points. We kick off with Alexander Isak’s push for a Liverpool move and how it compares to Harry Kane, Luka Modric, and Ivan Toney. We debate loyalty, contracts, and why some players stay when others force their way out. We also discuss Son Heung-min’s legacy,…
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Liverpool Over Take United Again | Players Don't Love You | Palace Firm On Eze
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55:26In this episode, we react to a North London Derby being played in Hong Kong, and reflect on the meaning and commodification of tradition. We explore the financial crisis engulfing clubs like Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday, Arsenal’s bid for Eberechi Eze, and the uncertainty surrounding Palace’s summer under Oliver Glasner. There’s also a look at…
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Marinakis: Genius or Madness | Lionesses Do It Again | Arsenal Sign Gyökeres
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44:00Today’s pod features reaction to England’s women winning 2025, Palace’s impending appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Morgan Gibbs-White’s perplexing new contract announcement and Viktor Gyökeres making his move to Arsenal official. There’s also a bundle of listener comments, many of which focus on the revelation that Dan has hair. Learn …
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Isak Move On? | Liverpool's Impeccable Business | Dan Has Hair
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54:58Today’s podcast sees Dan & Flav discuss Liverpool’s transfer business, whether that makes them runaway title favourites and the potential of Isak still leaving Newcastle. There’s also talk of Arteta and what needs to happen for Arsenal this season, Eintracht Frankfurt’s business model and Dan actually having hair and shaving his head by choice. Lea…
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Newcastle Not Signing | Falling In Love With Loan Players | FBref Polygons
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1:05:45Today’s podcast covers Marcus Rashford’s imminent move to Barcelona, Ekitike seemingly being all set for Liverpool, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak and plenty more transfer chat. There’s also discussion about the perils of falling in love with a loan player, Flav getting dug out in the comments and which player you’d ideally like…
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United Going Backwards | Newcastle And Isak | Building London FC
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1:00:15After recording a full episode for you on Monday only to see the internet fail and the whole thing go up in the smoke, the lads are back today. They discuss the ongoing problems at Manchester United, potential rule changes to penalty kicks and VAR, Newcastle’s efforts to keep hold of Alexander Isak and which UK clubs fans have had it toughest over …
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Palace To Be Kicked Out? | West Ham Dying? | The Best Side In The World
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47:11Today’s podcast kicks off with the latest explainer from Dan regarding Palace, UEFA & Lyon. The lads then move on to a discussion about West Ham and their supporters’ general state of despair about the direction in which they’re heading. We then move on to Barcelona, PSG v Real Madrid and listener comments to round things off. Learn more about your…
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Thomas Partey Situation | Madueke and Gyokeres Signings | No One Wants Calvert-Lewin
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58:25Today’s FBTL sees Flav & Dan discuss the Thomas Partey charges, Arsenal’s ongoing transfer business, Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s suitability to Premier League clubs, Jamal Musiala’s horror injury and the clothes on offer on in TK Maxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
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RIP Diogo Jota | The Palace-Lyon Debacle Continues | United Or Tottenham
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51:06Today’s podcast begins with discussion of the tragic news concerning the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Flav & Dan also chat about the latest twists concerning Lyon and what it is likely to mean for Palace’s place in Europe before getting onto the Club World Cup, away days in foreign countries and whether fans should call players by t…
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Blaming Players For The Club World Cup | Do United Get Shafted In Transfers | England DNA
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1:00:43Today’s podcast begins with Flav & Dan basking in the glow of England U21s second consecutive European Championship triumph. The conversation then moves to the Club World Cup and the numerous negative comments made about it by prominent figures within the game, alongside questions over next summer’s World Cup. We then move on to listener comments, …
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Eze Good Enough For Spurs? | Villa Selling Their Women's Team | Arsenal's Summer Business
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46:29Today’s episode sees Flav & Dan discuss Ebere Eze, a potential move to Spurs and where he might fit. There’s also talk of Villa selling their women’s team to themselves, the best technical goals we’ve ever seen, an explanation over the lack of discussion of women’s football and a little bit on England’s U21s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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John Textor Sells Up | Club World Cup Snobbery | Wonderful Real Oviedo
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53:48Today, Flav & Dan discuss the news that John Textor is selling his 45% stake in Crystal Palace to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. They then move on to the Club World Cup and question whether or not the general lack of interest on these shores is a matter of snobbery. There’s also discussion of a lovely story involving Real Oviedo and Santi Cazor…
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Super Florian Wirtz | City Favourites For Title Next Season | Palace In Or Out?
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44:22Flav & Dan return with talk of Florian Wirtz’s imminent move to Liverpool and whether or not his arrival on Merseyside can halt a potential reemergence of Manchester City as title favourites. There’s an update on Palace’s European situation, discussion of Trent’s word perfect Real Madrid introduction and a bit of chat about the Club World Cup and i…
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Palace Europa League Nightmare | Ange Gone, Frank In | Club World Cup
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48:40The lads discuss the intricacies of Palace’s potential eviction from next season’s Europa League following a hearing in Switzerland and ongoing deliberations from UEFA. They then get onto Spurs parting ways with Ange Postecoglou and the imminent arrival of Thomas Frank in North London before touching upon the looming Club World Cup and whether or n…
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Parades And Parades | Villa Miss Out On Champions League | Behind The Scenes At Newcastle
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48:09The lads start today’s podcast by discussing Palace’s parade from Monday and the (albeit silly) worry Dan had about the potential reaction to it. There’s then talk of Aston Villa missing out on the Champions League with financial ramifications set to impact them rather heavily going into next season. Newcastle were the beneficiaries of Villa’s Old …
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Tottenham Win The Europa | Ange In Or Ange Out | Palace Prepared for Europe
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46:53Winning trophies isn’t for everyone. Join the lads as they bask in the glow of their respective teams winning major trophies to end 120 and 17 year droughts within days of each other. Who’d have thought? Not us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
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Palace Are FA Cup Winners | Bilbao Looms For Spurs and United | Goodison Goodbye
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47:52Listen to Dan as he talks about the greatest day in Crystal Palace's history. We also talk a bit about Bilbao and Everton leaving Goodison... but it's mainly about Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
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Ballon D'or Winner | Get Rid Of Ratcliffe | Palace For The Cup!
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59:19Today’s podcast kicks off with Dan trying to explain the nervous energy currently flowing through his veins ahead of the FA Cup Final before moving onto all matters Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso on his way to manage the Spanish giants. The lads go on to discuss Trent, the Europa League Final, their respective Overlap appearances and the fear that co…
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Booing Trent | Mad Marinakis On The Pitch | Donut Dias Has A Moan
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51:56The lads start the podcast with a breakdown of Tottenham v Crystal Palace from Sunday before moving on to talk about Marinakis taking to the pitch at Forest, Liverpool fans booing Trent & Ruben Dias laying into Southampton for not playing free-flowing football in their 0-0 draw with Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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The Trent Statement | Who'll Win The League Next Season? | Bradford Coming Up
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44:18Flav’s scepticism about the existence of ghosts is put to the test at the very start of today’s episode before the lads discuss Trent formally announcing that he’s leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid. They go on to speak about the Reds title hopes for next season, Manchester City bouncing back, Jamie Vardy’s on field antics and their shared disgust f…
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The Arsenal Tifo | Inevitable PSG | And A Bodo/Glimt Away From A Final
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55:44Today sees Dan immediately attempt to clear up whether or not Flav is in fact in his 60s as one particular user on Reddit suggested before the conversation moves onto the two Champions League semi-finals from midweek. The Arsenal tifo, PSG’s efficiency and the undeniable brilliance of Lamine Yamal are all discussed, alongside a look ahead to tonigh…
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Liverpool Are Champions | Palace v Man City FA Cup Final | The Championship Relegation Race
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48:46Flav & Dan discuss Palace’s passage to the FA Cup Final against Manchester City, with Dan discussing the dilemma that now faces him. There’s also talk regarding Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph, the job Slot has done, chaos at the foot of the Championship heading into the final day and Villa blocking Spurs’ attempts to move their upcoming c…
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Jamie Vardy's Legacy | Winning The FA Cup Or Finishing 5th | Where Were You When We Were S***?
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49:46Flav & Dan look ahead to the weekend with Palace in an FA Cup semi final against Villa at Wembley. They also discuss Jamie Vardy’s Premier League legacy following the news that he’ll be leaving Leicester at the end of the season, question whether Forest would prefer Champions League qualification to winning the FA Cup and ask you for your biggest “…
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The West Ham Way | The Owners | The Future Under Potter
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1:03:00Today, we have a special interview with Nicky from West Ham Fan TV. We discuss Graham Potter, the failed Lopetegui experiment, moving on from Moyes, general fan dissatisfaction, the issues with the London Stadium and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
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Leeds And Burnley Are Up | The Art Of Staying Up | The Forest Way
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47:50Today the lads discuss Leeds & Burnley after the pair confirmed their promotions back to the Premier League; do they have a solid chance of staying there and if so, how should they go about it? There’s also talk of the barriers to entry for all clubs coming into the top flight, the potential for a London-based clean sweep of this season’s European …
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Arsenal Humble Madrid | Tottenham in Frankfurt | Rashford Should Stay At Villa
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37:35We dive into a wild week of European football. Dan reflects on a tough night for Palace after their hammering at Newcastle, while Flav heaps praise on Arsenal’s mature, controlled display at the Bernabéu. We debate Rashford’s Villa renaissance, and question whether Spurs can summon a miracle in Europe. Plus, should the Europa League eb easy for Eng…
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Tottenham's Worst Ever Manager | Bell Tolls For Amorim | Scenes At Accrington Stanley
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49:09The lads pick apart the latest capitulation from Spurs, with Flav numb to the ongoing mess that is unfolding under Ange Postecoglou. There’s also talk of Manchester United and Ruben Amorim, with the Reds boss looking lost following another defeat. Palace & Oliver Glasner are discussed as potential European hopes take a hit away at Manchester City a…
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Glasner To Spurs | Salah Signs | Oh No For Onana
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50:13Flav & Dan react to the news that Mo Salah has agreed to a two year contract extension at Liverpool with Van Dijk likely to follow in his footsteps. There’s also talk about Thursday night’s Europa League action involving Spurs, Manchester United & Rangers, including a discussion of what Dan will do if Oliver Glasner decides to swap Selhurst for Nor…
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Arsenal In Wonderland | Awful Madrid | 9 Man Palace
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52:27Dan & Flav react to Declan Rice’s stunning brace of free-kicks which helped Arsenal secure a huge first leg victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals last night. There’s also talk of Bayern & Harry Kane as they went down 2-1 at home to Inter, chat about 9 man Palace’s win at home to Brighton, the Championship promotion race an…
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The Merseyside Derby That Wasn't | Arsenal Could Have Won The League | Mourinho Mayhem In Turkey
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41:20Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
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Anyone But City for The FA Cup | Newcastle Trophy Parade | Matheus Cunha's Next Club
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50:45Today’s podcast sees Dan & Flav discuss the four FA Cup Quarter-Finals which took place across the weekend. There’s also talk about Newcastle’s trophy parade, Yeovil’s owner banning fans from the club’s premises, Arsenal & Spurs facing off abroad and Matheus Cunha’s likely next destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…
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Trent Could Struggle At Madrid | Clattenburg On The Overlap | Romero To Aleticio
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52:22Today, Flav & Dan discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s likely move to Real Madrid from Liverpool at the end of the season, pick apart Mark Clattenburg’s appearance on The Overlap and ponder if football fans are kept in the dark when it comes to the way the game actually works. There’s also talk on Chelsea and their new stadium plans, as well as Romero …
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Sancho Back To United, The Overlap Fall Out & The Best XI Never To Win The League
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48:04Flav & Dan begin today’s podcast with a walk down Memory Lane regarding Championship Manager 00/01 before moving on to the eternal disappointment of supporting Spurs. There’s chat about Flav getting into hot water on The Overlap, Mateta’s interview with Sky Sports and whether it was needed, Sancho potentially going back to United & the best Premier…
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Are Liverpool cracking? Newcastle Celebrations Over The Top? Poch To Spurs?
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54:07Today’s FBTL begins with Dan holding up his hands over a previously terrible opinion before moving onto talk of Newcastle’s League Cup triumph. There’s also discussion over Liverpool’s recent struggles, whether the title race is still alive and Pochettino potentially twerking for Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…
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VAR Pen Farce, Winners Elect In PSG & More Misery For Tottenham?
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45:03Dan & Flav tackle the Champions League last 16 headlines, with Atletico facing yet more penalty heartbreak against Real Madrid, & PSG ousting Arne Slot’s Liverpool in the same way. There’s also talk of Unai Emery’s continued fantastic work at Villa, a look towards Arsenal’s hopes of progression and an eye on Spurs’ chances of overturning the 1-0 de…
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Flav & Dan are back with a special podcast analysing the wide-ranging quotes given by Sir Jim Ratcliffe in interviews with both Gary Neville & Dan Roan yesterday. Was he right to come out and speak so candidly? Does he deserve credit for facing the music? Does the picture he paints of the club’s financial state hold water? Learn more about your ad …
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Rice Celebration Meltdown, Ange In Big Trouble & United Turned Corner?
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52:02Today’s FBTL sees Dan & Flav give Liverpool the title, alongside talk of Mikel Arteta losing his cool and Declan Rice getting stick for little to no reason. There’s a question over whether or not Manchester United have turned a corner, more marvelling at Forest and Flav in bullish mood ahead of Thursday’s all or nothing Europa League second leg aga…
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The Charmed Life Of Liverpool & 200 Club For Arteta
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47:42Today’s FBTL sees Dan & Flav give the results to their recent question regarding the “most annoying” online fan-bases. There’s also talk of Alisson’s heroics in Paris, Arsenal smashing PSV for 7, Arteta reaching 200 games in charge and a Puskas contender in the women’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Mayhem At Palace, The Nothingness of Man United & The New Rule For Next Season
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53:03Flav & Dan tackle the chaos that unfolded at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime when Palace took on Millwall before getting onto Manchester United’s continued woes, Anthony Gordon’s moment of madness and a proposed rule change for keepers holding the ball in their hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Two Summer Transfer Windows? Palmer Bubble Burst? Mateta Better Than Solanke?
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48:43Today’s Football Between The Lines sees Flav & Dan compile the much requested “Combined Tottenham/Palace XI”. There’s also talk about Chelsea players’ choice of car, the shambles of a split transfer window as a consequence of the Club World Cup and the upcoming FA Cup 5th round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Why Are Chelsea Fans Angry & What Do They Want?
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51:47In a special episode of Football Between The Lines, Dan & Flav are joined by Chelsea expert Daniel Childs in a bid to further understand the reasons behind the growing sense of discontent across the Blues’ fan-base when it comes to Clearlake Capital, the decision making processes and the direction of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Unlucky Arsenal, The Inevitable Collapse Of Chelsea, That Boy Djed Spence
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50:57Today sees Dan & Flav ask whether or not Arsenal have been unlucky in their efforts to challenge for the title and wonder what the hell is going on at Chelsea? There’s also talk of the cost cutting measures at United, some high praise for Djed Spence and some talk about Palace’s attempts not to be pillaged by bigger fish across the summer window. L…
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Qatari Take Over At Spurs? Is Pep Done? Are Referees Farkeing Stupid?
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46:04Today, Dan rants about managers getting touchline bans for dating to be happy and we debate whether or not Pep has the fire in his belly to climb back to the summit of the game. There’s also a look ahead to the weekend, with David Moyes looking to provide more misery for Ruben Amorim and Liverpool going through their first wobble ahead of a trip to…
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