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3 UP FRONT: Tevez, Rovers Cowboys, Liverpool – and Chelsea v United - originally posted on Sportslens.com

Put your Christmas shopping on hold for some old fashioned football chat by tuning in to this week’s 3 Up Front!

A day later than planned, Adrian Clarke, Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh have climbed off their sick beds to bring you yet another cracker of a show that features;

What’s going on with Carlos Tevez?

Fact or Fiction: Manchester United will expose Chelsea’s current weaknesses – or will they?

Did Liverpool’s owners make a mistake in facing fans in a live TV forum?

The X-aggerated Factor: Why Venky’s are Blackburn Rovers cowboys

Should West Ham have given Avram Grant an ultimatum?

Plus…the latest dramatic edition of hit quiz ‘The Shoot Out’ with Macca just one win away from landing the inaugural crown.

This fast growing podcast is on fire at the moment. Make sure you check it out…

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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3 UP FRONT: Tevez, Liverpool’s owners and Chelsea v Man Utd - originally posted on Sportslens.com

Put your Christmas shopping on hold for some old fashioned football chat by tuning in to this week’s 3 Up Front!

A day later than planned, Adrian Clarke, Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh have climbed off their sick beds to bring you yet another cracker of a show that features;

What’s going on with Carlos Tevez?

Fact or Fiction: Manchester United will expose Chelsea’s current weaknesses – or will they?

Did Liverpool’s owners make a mistake in facing fans in a live TV forum?

The X-aggerated Factor: Why Venky’s are Blackburn Rovers cowboys

Should West Ham have given Avram Grant an ultimatum?

Plus…the latest dramatic edition of hit quiz ‘The Shoot Out’ with Macca just one win away from landing the inaugural crown.

This fast growing podcast is on fire at the moment. Make sure you check it out…

Download link (mp3, 37mb, 40 mins)

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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3 UP FRONT: Mike Ashley v Newcastle, Manchester United v Samir Nasri and Ronaldinho to Liverpool? - originally posted on Sportslens.com

This week’s 3 Up Front podcast is a must-listen for football fans everywhere!

Host Adrian Clarke does his best to control perky punditry pair, Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh, as they dissect and debate a plethora of hot topics, including;

The X-aggerated Factor: Is Mike Ashley the greatest buffoon in English football? And can Newcastle recover from his latest blunder?

Manchester United v Arsenal – will this be the match that sees Fergie’s team finally play to their potential?

The safe-standing terrace debate – should clubs reintroduce standing areas?

Fact or Fiction: Has Samir Nasri been the Premier League’s top dog this season?

Castrol Football Rankings: Who’s where, and who’s really the best?

Is Ronaldinho set to be a Liverpool player?

Plus…another epic Shoot Out as Macca looks to close in on his first quiz show crown.

It’s a belter of a podcast. Don’t miss it!

If you need your spirits raising, you could do a lot worse than tune in to 3 Up Front – listen now!! [audio:3upfront_9dec.mp3]

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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3 UP FRONT: Newcastle Disaster, Manchester United v Arsenal and Terrace Talk - originally posted on Sportslens.com

This week’s 3 Up Front podcast is a must-listen for football fans everywhere!

Host Adrian Clarke does his best to control perky punditry pair, Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh, as they dissect and debate a plethora of hot topics, including;

The X-aggerated Factor: Is Mike Ashley the greatest buffoon in English football? And can Newcastle recover from his latest blunder?

Manchester United v Arsenal – will this be the match that sees Fergie’s team finally play to their potential?

The safe-standing terrace debate – should clubs reintroduce standing areas?

Fact or Fiction: Has Samir Nasri been the Premier League’s top dog this season?

Castrol Football Rankings: Who’s where, and who’s really the best?

Is Ronaldinho set to be a red?

Plus…another epic Shoot Out as Macca looks to close in on his first quiz show crown.

It’s a belter of a podcast. Don’t miss it!

If you need your spirits raising, you could do a lot worse than tune in to 3 Up Front – listen now!!

Download link (mp3, 34mb, 35 mins)

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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3 UP FRONT: England 2018 reaction, Man Utd softies and Dein to Liverpool - originally posted on Sportslens.com

Cheer yourself up with a listen to the latest entertaining episode of 3 Up Front!

Despite their disappointment at England’s failure to land the 2018 World Cup, host Adrian Clarke, alongside Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh remain upbeat as they discuss;

Their immediate reaction to England’s loss in the 2018 bidding process

Football’s latest fashion accessory – the snood

Ask if David Dein will be Liverpool’s next chairman?

The X-aggerated Factor: Are Man United’s second string a bunch of softies?

Which footballers played on too long?

The Shoot Out: Thrill and spills aplenty in the new, nailbiting quiz with Messrs Spragg and Macintosh level at 7-7

If you need your spirits raising, you could do a lot worse than tune in to 3 Up Front – listen now!! [audio:3upfront_02dec.mp3]

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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3 UP FRONT: England reaction, Man Utd softies, Snoods and Dein to Liverpool - originally posted on Sportslens.com

Cheer yourself up with a listen to the latest entertaining episode of 3 Up Front!

Despite their disappointment at England’s failure to land the 2018 World Cup, host Adrian Clarke, alongside Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh remain upbeat as they discuss;

Their immediate reaction to England’s loss in the 2018 bidding process

Football’s latest fashion accessory – the snood

Ask if David Dein will be Liverpool’s next chairman?

The X-aggerated Factor: Are Man United’s second string a bunch of softies?

Which footballers played on too long?

The Shoot Out: Thrill and spills aplenty in the new, nailbiting quiz with Messrs Spragg and Macintosh level at 7-7

If you need your spirits raising, you could do a lot worse than tune in to 3 Up Front – listen now!! [audio:3upfront_02dec.mp3]

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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3 Up Front Podcast: The Great Rooney Conspiracy - originally posted on Sportslens.com

Make sure you don’t miss the latest episode of the fast-growing 3 Up Front podcast!

Host Adrian Clarke, joined by regular pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh explore a range of fresh, fun topics during half an hour of great chat that includes;

How on Earth is Mrs Kevin Nolan going to find living with Andy Carroll? The Newcastle team-mates will be house-mates as part of a judge’s decision in an Andy Carroll assault case. The pod discusses the live-in situation’s impact on Newcastle United and frankly, whether it makes any sense at all.

Fact or Fiction: Has Mourinho turned Real Madrid into world beaters already? Some Real Madrid fans seem to think so, and even Ronaldo is purring at top gear. And do Real Madrid really need Rooney to beat Barcelona?

The X-aggerated Factor: Are Manchester United on the verge of a Liverpool-esque meltdown? Wayne Rooney’s much publicised ‘impending’ departure from Manchester United has pundits comparing United’s future to Liverpool’s present – debt-ridden and out of the Champions League. United could be in a spot of trouble, but not if they buy Torres from Liverpool.

Manchester City v Arsenal: Can Arsenal produce a shock victory at Manchester City?

The Shoot Out: Hawkeye, the boy Bale and Rafa’s milk. It’s all happening, all over again.

It’s another belter – tune in now! [audio:3upfront_21oct.mp3]

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

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Liverpool in doldrums, Wilshere’s rise and Tottenham’s selection issues - originally posted on Sportslens.com

3 Up Front is back and you’d be crazy to miss the latest blockbuster of a show! In a three-pronged attack on your footballing senses host Adrian Clarke, along with star pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh are in fine form as they tackle all the burning issues including;

The shambles that is Liverpool and Everton. Poor starts to the season have had fans wondering if their seasons are already over, reminding fans of slow starts from last season and the reliance of both Everton and Liverpool on a small number of players. Liverpool’s financial troubles are well documented, but their Carling Cup exit has pundits really getting on their backs. To quote the opening paragraph of Tim Rich’s report in the Guardian:

No club treasures its history more than Liverpool and its lowest point is generally agreed to be the FA Cup defeat by Worcester City several months before Bill Shankly walked into Anfield like Jimmy Cagney in a tracksuit. That was away from home with Liverpool stagnating in the old Second Division and in an age before rolling news and the internet, the damage was limited to headlines in the Liverpool Echo. Last night, Liverpool were at home, they were playing a side 69 places below them and there were cameras everywhere.

Fact or Fiction: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere – is he the best teenager since Rooney? There has been plenty of hype surrounding the Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, with Arsenal fans calling him the most exciting young talent to come out of the youth ranks since Cesc Fabregas and England fans comparing Wilshere’s rise to that of Wayne Rooney. Is Wilshere the real deal, and can he keep his feet on the ground? The pod discuss this and more in Fact or Fiction.

The X-aggerated Factor: Could Hatem Ben Arfa be the new Ginola? The French youngster has had a chequered path to the English Premier League, falling out with several of his fellow young footballers before landing a spot at newly promoted Newcastle. In an environment where he’s likely to be a star talent, can Hatem Ben Arfa fulfill is potential and help Newcastle stay in the Premier League?

The Shoot-Out: Milan Jovanovic’s other jobs, blow up dolls, Alex Song and Cobblers. Iain Macintosh and Iain Spragg go head to head in this week’s devious shoot-out, who will come on top? And can you get more questions right than the two Iains?

The trio also discuss the big game of the weekend, Manchester City v Chelsea, and give their bets of the week.

Download or listen to the show as soon as you can…

Download link (mp3, 30mb, 29 mins)

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

Remember, you can win a shirt signed by Michael Owen courtesy of the FA Umbro Fives – read more here.

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3 UP FRONT: Misery in Liverpool, Arsenal’s new star, and Man City v Chelsea - originally posted on Sportslens.com

3 Up Front is back and you’d be crazy to miss the latest blockbuster of a show! In a three-pronged attack on your footballing senses host Adrian Clarke, along with star pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh are in fine form as they tackle all the burning issues including;

The shambles that is Liverpool and Everton. Poor starts to the season have had fans wondering if their seasons are already over, reminding fans of slow starts from last season and the reliance of both Everton and Liverpool on a small number of players. Liverpool’s financial troubles are well documented, but their Carling Cup exit has pundits really getting on their backs. To quote the opening paragraph of Tim Rich’s report in the Guardian:

No club treasures its history more than Liverpool and its lowest point is generally agreed to be the FA Cup defeat by Worcester City several months before Bill Shankly walked into Anfield like Jimmy Cagney in a tracksuit. That was away from home with Liverpool stagnating in the old Second Division and in an age before rolling news and the internet, the damage was limited to headlines in the Liverpool Echo. Last night, Liverpool were at home, they were playing a side 69 places below them and there were cameras everywhere.

Fact or Fiction: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere – is he the best teenager since Rooney? There has been plenty of hype surrounding the Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, with Arsenal fans calling him the most exciting young talent to come out of the youth ranks since Cesc Fabregas and England fans comparing Wilshere’s rise to that of Wayne Rooney. Is Wilshere the real deal, and can he keep his feet on the ground? The pod discuss this and more in Fact or Fiction.

The X-aggerated Factor: Could Hatem Ben Arfa be the new Ginola? The French youngster has had a chequered path to the English Premier League, falling out with several of his fellow young footballers before landing a spot at newly promoted Newcastle. In an environment where he’s likely to be a star talent, can Hatem Ben Arfa fulfill is potential and help Newcastle stay in the Premier League?

The Shoot-Out: Milan Jovanovic’s other jobs, blow up dolls, Alex Song and Cobblers. Iain Macintosh and Iain Spragg go head to head in this week’s devious shoot-out, who will come on top? And can you get more questions right than the two Iains?

The trio also discuss the big game of the weekend, Manchester City v Chelsea, and give their bets of the week.

Download or listen to the show as soon as you can…

Download link (mp3, 30mb, 29 mins)

You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed. You can also follow 3 Up Front on Twitter and Facebook.

Remember, you can win a shirt signed by Michael Owen courtesy of the FA Umbro Fives – read more here.

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Podcast: Are Arsenal back? Plus lots of unanswered questions for Portsmouth fans - originally posted on Sportslens.com

Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg mark the 40th episode of the world famous Soccerlens podcast with a rip-roaring show.

The boys kick off with a review of this week’s midweek fixtures, their thoughts on Rio Ferdinand as England’s captain, and an assessment of the financial mess that is Portsmouth Football Club. In the wake of Arsene Wenger’s threat of a silent protest the duo focus on the media attributes (or lack of them) of the Premier League bosses before ending the show with some classic listener’s questions.

It’s one of their best yet – don’t miss it!

You can listen to this week’s episode below: [audio:SL-Podcast40-Pompey-11022010.mp3]

Make sure you send in your feedback and questions through [email protected] and Clarke and Spragg will feature the best of them in next week’s show.

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