Welcome to the first Great Big Round Up episode of Route One’s new look as we shift to a twice weekly schedule. Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap joins us to discuss Liverpool’s sixth league defeat of the season and, call me crazy, but I think that’s it for their title ambitions. 
Plus, we’ve got everything you need to know about the weekend, it’s the perfect podcast for anyone who went out and enjoyed their weekend and vaguely knows the results, but could really do with a quick briefing of all the major storylines so that they can join in with all the conversation at work. We’ve made this show for a very specific group of people…


Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Neil Atkinson


Links:

Check out Neil’s column here: https://mailchi.mp/theanfieldwrap/liverpool-v-nottingham-forest-match-review

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

Who’s coming out on top in the North London derby then? We speak to Tim Stillman (Arsenal) and Chris I’Anson Miller (Spurs) as the big one approaches. 
And why is Route One changing? Nobody likes change, do they? Except this sort of change. Because this sort of change is good. Find out more by listening. 


Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Chris I’Anson Miller, Tim Stillman


Links:

Check out Chris’s Spurs podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-extra-inch-spurs-podcast/id1337670733

And check out Tim Stillman’s work here: https://arseblog.news/2025/11/renee-slegers-reacts-to-2-1-victory-over-real-madrid/

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

They did it. I don’t know how they did it, but they did it. Scotland are through to the World Cup courtesy of the most bizarre selection of goals I can recall in a single game. JJ Bull reflects on a night of high drama. 
Wales did it too, though it wasn’t quite so tight over there. Tom Williams gives us his best, ‘never in doubt’ vibes. 
And we’ve got all the results from elsewhere, plus some more Heavy Metal Football Statistics.


Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: JJ Bull, Tom Williams

Links:

Check out JJ Bull’s new single ‘Willie Miller Is God’ here: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1p8BzqM52QKbbpZJJ67jm2?si=83645bcf114344ad

Check out Tom William’s book Va Va Voom: https://www.waterstones.com/author/tom-williams/13887

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

Scotland could make history tonight, they could reach their first World Cup since 1998. How is JJ Bull? We check in with our man north of the wall and we’ve got a bit of his new single too. 
Wales have got a job on as well, Tom Williams is here to discuss that. And who’s the new Bryan Robson, currently tearing it up as Serie A’s most complete midfielder? Heavy Metal Football Statistics has the answer.  

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: JJ Bull, Tom Williams


Links:

Check out JJ Bull’s new single ‘Willie Miller Is God’ here: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1p8BzqM52QKbbpZJJ67jm2?si=83645bcf114344ad

Check out Tom William’s book Va Va Voom: https://www.waterstones.com/author/tom-williams/13887

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

Italy’s plunge into the play-offs was confirmed last night when they lost to Norway, but could Germany be about to join them? We speak to Seb Stafford Bloor about tonight’s crunch game with Slovakia. 
We’ve got a full round up of all the football you may have missed at the weekend and another big slice of Heavy Metal Football…statistics, including the revelation that Middlesbrough, currently second in the Championship, are actually 21st for xG. Something for Kim Hellbeg to consider… 


Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Seb Stafford Bloor

Links: 

Check out Seb’s work on The Athletic here: theathletic.com

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

After Cristiano Ronaldo foolishly got himself for the first time for Portugal, we ask Daniel Storey how much of the World Cup 2026 he’s likely to miss.
Patrik Syk is on hand to assess Sweden’s seemingly slim chances ahead of a huge double-header that will decide their World Cup fate.
We turn the focus of Heavy Metal Football Statistics onto goalkeepers with some surprising findings, and some not so surprising, particularly in the case of Robin Roefs. 
We have news from Spain where Luis Rubiales was egged by his uncle, news from Norway where Erling Haaland ordered 70 cheeseburgers to celebrate a win, and a gentle nudge in the direction of the games we’ll be watching this weekend.


Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writer’s Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Daniel Storey, Patrik Syk


Links: 
Follow Daniel on Twitter here: https://x.com/danielstorey85.

And follow Patrik on Twitter here: https://x.com/PatrikSyk

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

As Thomas Tuchel lays down the law regarding England’s surplus of number 10s, Adrian Clarke assesses the tactical implications of Tuchel’s words.
We’re joined by JJ Bull as we ask the question: Can Scotland possibly be as bad again and still get away with it? 
Heavy Metal Football Statistics is back and today we take a look at midfielders, digging deep in particular on PSG’s Vitinha.
We have news of an academy graduate suing his former club, a possible contract extension for a legendary goalkeeper, and we’ll give you a nudge in the direction of tonight’s best fixtures to watch as World Cup qualifying returns.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writer’s Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adrian Clarke, JJ Bull


Links: 

Listen to JJ Bull’s new album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yJzx7oi49xVKd8lo1BvJl?si=iSQ8S7qfQ_6N3TAIvsfatA

Listen to the ‘What the EFL?!’ podcast here https://podfollow.com/what-the-efl and check out Adrian’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianClarke-29

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

Elizabeth Barnard from the Fulhamish pod is with us today to discuss the Cottagers’ short-term, and potential long-term, slump.
Tom Williams is back to bring us up to speed with Emanuel Emegha, the Strasbourg star who may find himself in Chelsea’s first team squad next year.
We have news of a potential high-profile loan move, an update from Turkish football’s gambling investigation, and the Xabi Alonso equivalent of banning ketchup.

Presenter: Lola Katz Roberts
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writer’s Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Elizabeth Barnard, Tom Williams


Links: 

Find and listen to Fulhamish here: https://podfollow.com/fulhamish

You can purchase Tom’s book, Va Va Voom, here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/va-va-voom/tom-williams/9781399403955

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

Rob Conlon joins us to analyse Leeds’ doomed outlook with an incredible tough set of fixtures ahead.
Feargal Brennan is back on the pod to discuss Valencia’s similarly bleak plight as Carlos Corberán comes under pressure at the Mestalla. 
Heavy Metal Football Statistics returns! We take a look at who’s overperforming and underperforming their xG.
And we will, as ever, highlight some standout fixtures from tonight’s football.


Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writer’s Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Rob Conlon, Feargal Brennan


Links: 

Check out Rob’s Leeds article: https://thesquareball.net/leeds-united/nottingham-forest-3-1-leeds-united-route-zero/

Check out The Square Ball: https://podfollow.com/thesquareball

Follow Feargal on Twitter: https://x.com/FeargalBren

And check out our website: trackrecordmedia.org

Adam Bate is on the pod today to discuss whether Man City are now functioning at full capacity following Sunday’s comprehensive win over Liverpool.
Bayern Munich finally failed to win, so Seb Stafford-Bloor is on hand to explain what Union Berlin did that no other team this season could.
We have news of a new contract for an England international, and a potential curse for an up-and-coming Italian manager.
Plus, as well as a roundup of the weekend’s key fixtures across Europe, we’ll point you in the direction of tonight’s best games (it’s international week so don’t hold your breath).

Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writer’s Room: Chris Smith
Guests: Adam Bate, Seb Stafford-Bloor


Links: 

Read Adam’s Bernardo Silva article here: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13467793/why-bernardo-silva-was-man-citys-master-in-their-win-over-liverpool-by-keeping-possession-in-the-duels

Follow Seb’s Bundesliga coverage here: www.TheAthletic.com

Check out Fitzdares latest markets here:
https://fitzdares.com/en/home

And check out our website: www.trackrecordmedia.org