In this week’s edition of The Big Football Podcast, The Big Football Podcast wishes you a Merry Christmas. We discuss Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford at the Sports Personality of the Year and the role of the modern captain. We also analyse whether Leicester City can sustain their dangerous form, the managerial changes at West Brom and Watford and the bizarre compromise of 9 players being named on the bench. Oh, and a bit of darts too!

A fun show as always, please check it out. Merry Christmas!

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In this week’s edition of The Big Football Podcast, Dan goes into great detail on the life and times of Gerard Houllier and we assess his impact on British football. Paul also assesses Arteta’s prospects of seeing out the year, the slow return to multiple games in the same kick off slot and a brief look at who needs what as the transfer window prepares to SWING OPEN.

A fun show as always.

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In this week’s special edition of The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Kaan have a chat with the BBC’s own Tom Rostance, he of live text fame. Dan and Tom reminisce about their time on a Journalism degree in Preston and Teletext. We also explore the BBC’s live text updates and how they work, the thought process of what goes into a fast moving situation and the brilliance of Barry Davies. Tom also offers advice on how to break into the industry in today’s difficult environment.

A really, really interesting and fascinating show. Please check it out and share.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss how we should respect the Black Lives Matter movement, Dan opens up on his mental health and the importance of attending football matches and the socially distanced Anfield experience. Paul and Kaan appraise the impact of the new Brexit rules on youth team football and Paul runs the rule over Mikel Arteta’s mounting problems at Arsenal.

A packed show as always, so please check it out.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss head injuries and how football needs to improve with diagnosis and decision making. We also discuss Jürgen Klopp vs BT Sport and Chris Wilder, Sheffield United’s struggles, the magic of the FA Cup being at risk in 2021, the lives and careers of Diego Maradona and Papa Bouba Diop whilst also anticipating Celtic’s next move.

A packed show as always, so please check it out.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan are joined by Stu Montagu. We talk about the use of statistics in football, analyse how they have changed the sport and transfers. We also discuss Guardiola’s new contract and City’s struggles, Tottenham’s title challenge, and the devastating loss to Soccer Saturday of Tony Pulis.

A packed show as always, so please check it out.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan and Kaan are joined by Aston Villa season ticket holder Matt Passant. We talk about Ray Clemence, Aston Villa’s season so far, Jack Grealish and his international standing and the best goalkeepers in the league. Matt also gives some brilliant insight into goalkeeper coaching and how kids are being coached.

We also discuss the embarrassment that is the Daily Mail, Mason Greenwood and the international weekend. A packed show as always, please give us a download and a subscribe.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan embark on a discussion significantly brisker than the vote counting in Nevada. We discuss who needs the international break and who doesn’t. Dan cuts a promo on those who don’t want 5 substitutions whilst Paul and Kaan keep the handbrake on. We also congratulate Marcus Rashford again, discuss what constitutes the perfect penalty (not Ademola Lookman!) and the weekend’s cup football.

A packed show as always, please check it out.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan discuss the life and career of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, and talk about the impact of dementia on ex footballers. Kaan assesses the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and we consider the difficulties of Euro 2020 in 2021. Southampton, Wycombe and Bolton are also discussed.

A packed show as always.

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This week on The Big Football Podcast, Dan, Paul and Kaan have nothing but praise for Marcus Rashford. We also discuss how long before Fulham make a change, why we are playing too much football and why it's a problem, more VAR catastrophes and the future of the Premier League's TV deal.

A packed show as always.

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