This week we sink our teeth into what’s wrong with Liverpool after a sixth successive home defeat, a Red win in the Manchester Derby, and a purple patch for Gareth Bale.
 
 We also discuss whether Luke Shaw should be starting for England at the Euros, and how the handball rule is being applied in the Premier League.
 
 Alex runs us through a League 1 update, with his Ipswich side playing their first game under new manager Paul Cook (which didn’t go well!) 
 
 He also hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, and Tommy brings forward more ‘Over/Underrated’ questions to the table.
 
 All of this + our usual Goal/Butt of the Week debates.
 
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After weeks of asking, Alex got his wish as Paul Lambert left Ipswich Town by mutual consent on Sunday evening. 

 Join a very happy Ipswich fan as he and Tommy & Sam discuss what’s next for Ipswich (with potential investors on the way) + who’s in line to replace Lambert.

 We also chat about the main action from the Premier League this weekend as Chelsea played out another 0-0 vs Man Utd, Gareth Bale starred in a 4-0 Spurs win, and the relegation race really gathered pace.
 
Tommy hosts this weeks forgotten footballer and also another round of Over/Underrated, and the boys put forward their Goal/Butt of the week nominations.

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Merseyside is Blue?

Lots to discuss in the Premier League this week as Everton break their Anfield curse, Spurs lose 5/6, Chelsea drop points, and Fulham well & truly ignite the great escape! 

Ipswich have another winless week, Sam hosts Forgotten footballer, and Tommy brings along a new game with ‘Over or Underrated?’

All the above + our Goal/Butt of the Week discussions, a look at Portugal’s squad for Euro 2021 and will Alex ever see Ipswich in Europe again...

This week there’s an unhappy Sam following another bad week for Tottenham, whilst the top 4 race heats up with dropped points for Liverpool, Man Utd & Everton.
 
 We discuss Leicester’s 3-1 victory over last years Champions, and whether we think Harvey Barnes deserves a place in England’s Euros squad. 
 
 Fulham shocked Everton with a 2-0 away win which leads to the debate on whether they could pull off the great escape? 
 
 No Ipswich game this weekend as the Ifs & Buts head to head with Shrewsbury was called off for a frozen pitch, but that doesn’t stop the Ipswich fans who protested outside the training ground this week, as Paul Lambert remains in charge.
 
 Alex hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, and we debate our Goal/Butt of the Week.
 
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This weekend saw Man City almost certainly rule Liverpool out of the title race, following a thumping 4-1 victory thanks to a Phil Foden masterclass, and some Alisson howlers! 
 
We discuss just how good Foden is, as well as what City have done well in recent months to get them back to the top, and whether it’s crisis time for Liverpool.

Sam was happy to see Harry Kane back in the Tottenham starting XI, and Tommy is encouraged by Thomas Tuchels start at Chelsea.
 
Alex leads a League 1 roundup with him slightly happier following Ipswich’s last performance, whilst Sam is backing the Shrews to make a late playoff push!
 
Tommy hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, + all the usual Goal/Butt of the week debates.
 
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A good week for Chelsea, a bad week for Tottenham, and another ugly week for Ipswich. 
 
 Mixed fortunes for us at Ifs & Buts, as we discuss what went wrong for Spurs, and how Thomas Tuchel has approached his first week as Chelsea boss.
 
 We also debate whether the relegation zone will change before the end of the season, and how Liverpool looked back to their best with 2 away wins in the week.
 
 This week we also put forward our 1st draft’s for England’s 23 man squad for the Euros this summer, with Tommy praising how much young talent Gareth Southgate has at his disposal. 
 
 In League 1 it’s another winless week for Alex’s Ipswich as they drop to their lowest league position in 65 years, whilst Sam’s Shrewsbury picked up another great win.
 
 Sam hosts this week’s Forgotten Footballer, and we also discuss our Goal/Butt of the Week nominations as always. 
 
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We have our first managerial sacking of the season at Ifs & Buts HQ...and it’s Tommy’s beloved Frank Lampard!

We go into depth on what we think went wrong for the Chelsea legend, and what’s next for him & the club.

Alex runs us through a League 1 update for our teams, with more bad news for Ipswich.

As always we debate our Goal & Butt of the Week, give a Fantasy Football update, and also discuss what the future could hold for Dele Alli as the transfer window comes to a close.

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Welcome to Episode 19! 
 
 First up we discuss the disappointment of this seasons so called ‘big’ fixtures, following Liverpool’s stalemate with Man Utd.
 
 Spurs got back to winnings ways with a performance from Tanguy Ndombele which excited Sam, and Chelsea edged a 1-0 London Derby vs Fulham, but Timo Werner’s recent performances are worrying Tommy.
 
 We also discuss the other main stories from this weekends Premier League action, including a convincing Man City win.
 
 And of course, we talk about what we loved about Wayne Rooney following his retirement last week.
 
 All of that + Alex’s Ipswich chat, Goal/Butt of the week contenders, and a very difficult forgotten footballer!
 
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The Magic of the Cup
 
 We love FA Cup third round weekend (even though Ipswich didn’t even make it that far!) 
 
 This week we discuss the Cupsets which took place, including Mark Wright’s Crawley stunning Leeds Utd, and where the trophy sits as a priority for the big clubs in England.
 
 Alex is left feeling very downbeat after Ipswich’s first game in nearly a month, whilst we also preview the upcoming games in the Premier League.
 
 Tommy has an interesting proposition in regards to Penalty takers, and we also discuss how TV scheduling affects us as fans. 
 
 Sam hosts this week’s forgotten footballer, and we try and pick our Goals/Butt of the week. 
 
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Episode 17 - Our New Years Honours List
 
 It’s New Years Eve, and we take a look back on a difficult year for Football, including the highs and lows for our clubs.
 
 We pick out our favourite moments from 2020, and put forward our wish lists for 2021.
 
 We discuss the football from the festive period including a stumble for leaders Liverpool, but an upturn in fortunes for often criticised Arsenal!
 
 Alex hosts Forgotten footballer in a round which gets Tommy & Sam thinking! 
 
 All of this + Goal/Butt of the Year chat, and a Fantasy football update (which makes sad listening for Alex)
 
 Happy New Year to you all, and thank you for listening