The Funny Thing About Football

Our first ever guest Ross Evans joins Mike & Laurie from the future to talk 5am matches, celebrating against your former club and better against your own team

Mike & Laurie are back and Mike is 5 pints deep. Will this help him perform better in the Penalty Shootout Quiz? After not getting a single question right last week, it's impossible for it to go any worse but anything could happen! #sheffieldwednesday #swfc #sheffieldunited #sufc #footballquiz #buryfc #nufc #newcastleunited

Mike & Laurie are back after the international break with chat about Sheffield Wednesday somehow increasing the gap between them and local rivals Sheffield United. Bury field an ineligible player after he got sent off without knowing and we launch the first edition of the PENALTY SHOOTOUT QUIZ #swfc #sufc #buryfc #football #soccer #sheffieldwednesday #newcastleunited #nufc #podcast #knoxstudy #daddancer

In this episode, Mike Sneddon and Laurie Knox discuss the recent transfer window, focusing on Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle United's activities.

Bury didn't play this week, so Mike had a dig around to find aa story in Sunday league and found a MASSIVE win for team at the bottom of the street he used to live on, TOTTINGTON UNITED

They delve into player movements, fan reactions, and the implications of these changes. The conversation shifts to football results, team performances, and ownership rumours, before exploring Sunday League updates and engaging in a fun nickname guessing game. The hosts critique modern football practices, particularly regarding referees, and wrap up with thoughts on the international break and listener engagement.

Summary (Written by AI because we have better things to do)

In the inaugural episode of 'The Funny Thing About Football', hosts Mike Sneddon and Laurie Knox explore the unique world of football fandom, discussing controversial opinions on supporting multiple teams, the importance of local clubs, and the financial struggles faced by many teams. They also delve into modern issues such as player strikes and the entertainment value of football, while previewing upcoming matches for their respective teams. The conversation is light-hearted yet insightful, providing a fresh perspective on the beautiful game.