The Big Man Up Top

This week on the Big Man Up Top! Ed and Joe discuss their excitement and their concerns for the upcoming World Cup! Joe is pretty chipper about last weeks premier league action and is it just us, or is there's something different about the studio this week?

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This week on the Big Man Up Top, Ed and Joe are back on top form! This episode they discuss England and Scotland's success in last weeks international break and the recent Premier League results, as well as, brand new rule changes. The SCR ( Squad Cost Ratio) is changing how football clubs can spend their money, but is it for better... or for worse?

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This week on the Big Man Up Top, Joe is joined by the deputy CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, Robin Peake! They discuss Evangelism through football, tap into Robin's wealth of knowledge on football history and his challenge to visit 40 football stadiums with his son before he turns 40! Joe is also joined for the last time by producer Tom and Ed sends a Voice message from a football stadium... in Mexico?!

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This week on the Big Man Up Top! Joe is Joined by Lizzie as they discuss the recent premier league action, as well as the halt to Arsenals winning streak in a draw with Sunderland. Joe Is also briefly joined by Producer Tom, who shares his recorded experience at a Crewe Alexandra game. And Ed interviews  the CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, Gavin Calver, on the values of teamwork on the pitch and in our faith.

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In this week on The Big Man Up Top Ed is joined by producer Tom as they discuss the end of Liverpool's losing streak and watching Football for the first time. And a special interview with George Thompson, a football commentator for the blind and partially sighted, who is working hard to make football accessible to everyone.

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In this episode of The Big Man up Top, Ed and Joe covers Arsenal's continued title push and what stands in their way, as well as exciting developments in the Scottish Premiership. They also cover the response of Sheffield Wednesday fans to the news that their club has gone into administration, and how collective action has brought hope for the future.

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In this week's episode of The Big Man Up Top, Ed and Joe discuss the difficult times for Liverpool following their recent performance against Manchester United and the sacking of Ange Postecoglu at Nottingham Forest. They also delve into the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the upcoming match at Villa Park due to security concerns, with some great insight from Jack Clulow, Operations Director at tvg.

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This week on The Big Man Up Top, we hear an inspiring interview with former professional footballer Khalil Lambin, who shares his journey from growing up in a Muslim family in Ivory Coast, his career in football, and his transformative encounter with Christianity. The conversation touches the importance of faith, giving up personal idols, and how God has guided Khallil through significant life changes.

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In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, Ed and Joe explore how critiquing managers with special guest Marcus Speller, host of the Football Ramble podcast. They discuss Marcus's experience as a Christian in the secular football podcasting world, the challenges of criticising managers while maintaining respect, and the increased visibility of faith in football. The episode also features reviews of the latest football matches, including Liverpool's recent struggles, Chelsea's victory, and discussions around managerial challenges and potential sackings in the Premier League and beyond.

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(00:03:24) - FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
(00:25:00) - INTRO TO MARCUS SPELLER
(00:25:35) - MARCUS SPELLER
(00:39:23) - BIG CHAT
(00:46:52) - BIBLE BALLERS

In this episode of “The Big Man Up Top”, Ed and Joe cover the latest news in the world of football, starting with Ed's first experience at a real-life press conference, and provide insights on Graham Potter's sacking and Nuno's appointment at West Ham. They dissect pivotal Premier League matches including Arsenal's win against Newcastle and Crystal Palace's victory over Liverpool and reflect on the tragic death of footballer Billy Vigar and discuss necessary safety measures in football stadiums.

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(00:02:53) - BIBLE BALLERS PT1
(00:03:56) - GRAHAM POTTER'S BIZARRE WEEK
(00:36:29) - BIBLE BALLERS PT 2