Football Between The Lines

By Dan Cook, Gareth FlavellSports News Sports News

Football Between The Lines episodes

September 12, 2025 The Biggest Game This Weekend | Chelsea Charges | Why Mudryk Is Innocent ?
We start with ticket chaos from Radiohead to the World Cup, then dig into FIFA’s dynamic pricing and what it does to real fans. We relive Spurs’ StubHub era, talk loyalty points, and explain why stadiums without roots feel empty. We also hit Chelsea’s FA charges, the Mudryk saga, West Ham vs Spurs, the Manchester derby, and why Southampton vs Portsmouth might be the weekend’s spiciest fixture.

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1 hr 6 min
September 09, 2025 Ange is Back | Marinakis sacks Nuno | Man City 'Win' Against Premier League
We react to Nottingham Forest sacking Nuno Espírito Santo and the looming Ange Postecoglou links, weigh up whether Ange can adapt, and debate what Forest might look like in Europe. We also chew over City’s sponsorship settlement optics, Ten Hag’s rocky reset at Leverkusen, Spurs ownership signals from Vinai Venkatesham, and the weekend’s fixtures. Listener notes on intros, live shows, Shelbourne away, and a few laughs round out a brisk, punchy episode.

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50 min
September 05, 2025 Tottenham Sack Daniel Levy | Player Power Alive | The Art Of Football Dying
Flav and Dan react to Daniel Levy’s exit, weighing two decades of off-pitch success against a passive, reactive footballing culture that never translated into trophies. They debate what changes under Venkatesham and a non-exec chair, whether this is a prelude to a sale, and why aggression in the market matters more than raw spend. They branch into Sesko’s “Premier League is highest level” comments, the pace and punishment of the Prem, and artistry vs system football. There is chat on loyalty, Kane’s legacy choice, Palace’s front-office reset, and a lively Q&A touching route-one’s return, Pep’s 25 soldiers, and more.

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1 hr
September 02, 2025 Guehi, Glasner, and Deadline Chaos | Who Won The Window? | Everton Rising
Deadline Day delivers peak chaos as Crystal Palace dominate the narrative. We unpack the Marc Guehi to Liverpool saga, Glasner’s hard line, and the PR fallout if a captain leaves late. We zoom out on transfer-window theatre, agents, leaks, and why winning the window often fools fans. City’s Donnarumma gamble, Trafford’s role, and Everton optimism all get a look. Our VAR fix? Full speed only. We also tackle listener questions on Rangers pain, United patience, and fandom origin stories. Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and honest frustration at football’s circus, plus context on contracts, PSR pressure, and planning for Europe.

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1 hr 7 min
August 28, 2025 Amorim On The Brink | Rangers collapse | Signing Of The Summer
We cover a packed week of football, starting with Palace’s nervous Conference League qualifier and reflecting on Rangers’ disastrous 9-1 defeat to Brugge. We debate Celtic’s shock Champions League exit and the curious case of Kazakhstan’s inclusion in UEFA. We then turn to Manchester United and Amorim’s crisis, questioning Ratcliffe’s role in their decline. From Sancho and Mainoo transfer sagas to Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle, we explore how modern players handle contracts and loyalty. We also tackle Fabrizio Romano vs David Ornstein, deadline day rumours, standout signings, potential flops, and answer your listener questions.

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54 min
August 25, 2025 Marinakis Banner Controversy | Playing Out From The Back Dead? | Phones In The Stands
In 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, and Bruno Fernandes’ bizarre penalty distraction. We explore Donnarumma’s surprising exit from PSG, City’s goalkeeping situation, and Spurs’ transfer frustrations. We finish with listener questions on Eze, Levy’s future, Conor Gallagher, and whether our podcast is secretly cursed.

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1 hr 2 min
August 21, 2025 Spurs’ Pain, Arsenal’s Gain | Eze To The Emirates | Levy Under Fire
We 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, what it means for their summer, and the frustrations of Gary Cotterill’s antics at open training. We finish with listener questions, a few laughs, and some reflections on what this all says about Spurs, Palace, and football itself.

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54 min
August 18, 2025 City Look Scary Again | End For Eze And Palace | Gyokeres Hate Watch
This 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 conduct themselves. We also talk about the hate watch on Arsenal’s new striker, reflect on Man United’s progress, City’s resurgence, and why Jarrod Bowen seems happy at West Ham.

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59 min
August 15, 2025 The Premier League Is Back | Fan Optimism Rankings | Sky Sports’ Price Problem
In 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 blackout, Sky’s pricing, and whether moving league fixtures abroad is inevitable. Along the way, we explore football’s “aggro” factor, the culture clash of guards of honour, and which Premier League manager hosts the best BBQ.

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55 min
August 12, 2025 From Europa Dream To Conference Reality: Palace’s UEFA Blow
Crystal 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 legal action against former shareholder John Textor. We break down what happened, why it matters, and how it could impact Palace’s finances, transfers, and ambitions this season. From Guehi’s future to Glasner’s recruitment plans, we explore whether Palace can turn frustration into another historic trophy run.

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26 min

About Football Between The Lines

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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.