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Defending in Numbers is here to help fans of the beautiful game to expand their football knowledge and learn more about the stats behind the big stories, arming you with the facts and figures you need... more
FAQs about Defending in Numbers:How many episodes does Defending in Numbers have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
February 08, 201824 - Is Conte on borrowed time at the Bridge?This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Nic English and Joel Rabinowitz. On the agenda this week are the managerial merry-go-round at Chelsea, new faces in the North London derby, selection headaches at Goodison Park and the problem of diving....more1h 3minPlay
February 01, 201823 - And the window slams shut...This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Ali Maxwell and pod debutant Alex Stewart. The transfer window has come and gone, so we run the rule over all the big moves in and out at Premier League sides. We also try to figure out the rules around cup-tied players. And we take a look at Pietro Pellegri, the Italian teenager who has signed for Monaco from Serie A side Genoa....more56minPlay
January 31, 2018Introducing The Edge with Joey BartonWelcome to The Edge, a show that aims to explore the unique talent and occasional darkness that drives elite performance in the worlds of sport, politics and music. Hosted by professional footballer Joey Barton, each episode will explore the stories, successes and failures behind some of the biggest names in country as we peel back the layers of their psyche to better understand what pushes them to - and sometimes beyond - The Edge....more1minPlay
January 26, 201822 - Spent the lot on massive mugsThis week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Reuben Pinder. It's transfer time of year, so this week we take a look at the deal which saw Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan pass each other on the M6, consider why Edin Džeko could be the right man at the right time for Chelsea, and we wonder if Mike Ashley blew the transfer budget on all those big old Sports Direct mugs. And if you're wondering what on earth the UEFA Nations League is, we have answers. Hopefully....more1hPlay
January 22, 2018Introducing The Horne Section PodcastComing soon, it's The Horne Section Podcast! A raucous, ridiculous and surprisingly satisfying show hosted by Alex Horne and featuring a whole host of special guests. First episode out tomorrow, January 23....more2minPlay
January 18, 201821 - Three minutes of orgasmic footballThis week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and Oli Young-Myles. Is Roberto Firmino Liverpool's most important player? Is Son Heung-min the League's most under-rated player? Is Andy Carroll off to Chelsea? All this and more up for debate on this week's show. Enjoy!...more57minPlay
January 11, 201820 - Will video kill the reffing hoo-ha?This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by David Preece and Ali Maxwell. On the agenda this week - Arsenal's FA Cup disappointment at Forest, the debut of VAR in English football and Coutinho's big-money move to Barcelona. We also get to the bottom of the Rooney Rule....more1h 4minPlay
January 04, 201819 - The £75 million manThis week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Nic English and Adam Boultwood. On the agenda - will Virgil van Dijk herald a new era for Liverpool? Is Mark Hughes' time up at Stoke? And just who is Everton target Cenk Tosun?...more47minPlay
December 28, 201718 - Is Harry Kane Europe's best number 9?This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Oli Young-Myles and Jake Entwistle to examine Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé's phenomenal scoring records, the mystery of Barcelona's La Liga lead and ask "What is the City Football Group?"...more1hPlay
December 21, 201717 - The Ronaldo delusionThis week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Ali Maxwell and Lee Warner to answer the week's biggest questions. Is Mo Salah the best Liverpool striker since Luis Suárez and can Arsenal stop him? Just why did Cristiano Ronaldo ask for a guard of honour and the Nou Cam and why did Barcelona say no? And how has Nuno Espírito Santo turned Wolves around?...more53minPlay
FAQs about Defending in Numbers:How many episodes does Defending in Numbers have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.