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As the World Cup 2026 comes to a close Cecil and Kim look back on the incredible highs and lows of this tournament.
They discuss how the World Cup final was a battle of good vs evil and finally the good came out on top. The lads also look back on England’s journey through the tournament. Cecil is happy with England’s achievements, but Kim gives a damning assessment of Thomas Tuchel and that semi-final performance.
They also look back at the individuals that made this tournament and give their World Cup XI.
Cecil is amazed that Morgan Rodgers has picked Chelsea over his beloved Arsenal and claims he has only gone there for the money!
In the final show before the end of the World Cup, Cecil and Kim discuss the very real possibility that it may, in fact, be on it's way home!
The lads are on their knees in apology to Jude Bellingham, who they both agree could become England's greatest ever player. They also discuss what will actually happen if England do win the World Cup, will the country go into meltdown, or will it bring everyone together?
They finish the show with a Best of English XI, with a surprise inclusion of a certain Katie Price- don't ask why, you'll have to listen to find out!
Cecil and Kim reunite to discuss England's incredible 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup. After weeks of pessimism and negativity, the boys discuss whether it might actually be on its way home!
There is glowing praise for Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane who all managed to sink Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
The lads were also joined by Marco Helliwell of the Half timers Band, who has released a new England song for this summer with former England striker, Carlton Cole.
The lads finish by giving their predictions for the next round of fixtures, and predict England potential route to World Cup glory!
Cecil and Kim are reunited for another Trans-Atlantic World Cup edition of the show.
Cecil laments the fact that he is back in the UK after an amazing few weeks in the States for the World Cup as Kim discusses his experience at the Met Life Stadium in New York City as England progress as group winners.
The lads discuss whether anything has actually changed with England since Thomas Tuchel has taken over. They discuss their best and worst moments of the tournament so far and predict a winner for each of the round of 32 games!
Cecil and Kim are still out in the USA for the Fifa World Cup 2026! Cecil joins from New York City as Kim is still in Boston for the England game.
The lads discuss their experiences at the World Cup so far, and how so many different communities and people are being brought together through football.
They discuss the weird and wonderful things they’ve discovered about the US, the incredible Tartan Army in Boston and England’s chances…Could it really be coming home?
Cecil and Kim join us from the World Cup! Cecil is out in California and Kim is in Texas, and both are amazed at how big everything in the USA!
They discuss the first few games at the World Cup, what the atmosphere has been like and how America is treating them so far. They discuss who’s caught their eyes so far and who they tip to have a great World Cup campaign.
Finally, the lads become even closer together through another round of honesty box, where Kim discusses the worst ever football match he has gone to- you almost don’t want to know why!
Former footballer and presenter Cecil Jee joins Kim Kothari all the way from AFTV's trip to Ethiopia. The lads discuss the Champions League final, as Cecil laments Gabriel's missed penalty, which cost them the trophy!
Cecil opened up and gave a little too much description about his unfortunate trip to Ethiopia so far, as they picked their Premier League Team of the Season.
The lads then looked ahead to the FIFA WC in the USA, picking who they think will win the tournament, who will be the dark horses and who will be the next breakout star.
They finished the show by with a return of Fantasy XI! This time picking from all things U.S.A!
Arsenal have finally done it!
There’s contrasting emotions in the studio for this week’s episode of VAR U Serious, as Kim’s Manchester City gift the title to Cecil’s beloved Arsenal!
Cecil recounts the final seconds of the City game which handed Arsenal their first title in 22 years! He then tells us all what it was like to be among the hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans at the Emirates, partying all night!
The lads also reflected on the news that Pep Guardiola was leaving Manchester City, completing one of the worst weeks in City’s recent history.
The lads also played another round of Honesty Box, where their true hatreds were laid bare for all to hear.
Cecil and Kim discuss Arsenal's premier league win, Pep leaving the club, Tottenham's relegation close call and more!
Former footballer and presenter Cecil Jee has a pep in his step today as he taunts producer and Man City fan, Kim Kothari about Arsenal’s impending title win, as they head to the Emirates to take on Burnley.
They also got very angry about supermarket layouts and Cecil’s struggles to find an oven.
They opened up the honesty box again, where both lads asked each other three brutal questions, and both Cecil and Kim make some shocking admissions!
They finished the show by answering more difficult dilemmas sent in from our listeners.
Former footballer and presenter Cecil Jee has a pep in his step today as he taunts producer and Man City fan, Kim Kothari about Arsenal’s impending title win, after their controversial win against West Ham.
The lads also discuss male fashion, long queues at the bar and influencers getting too big for their boots.
A new feature saw the honesty box- where both lads asked each other three brutal questions with a devastating forfeit if they refused to answer truthfully. This is not one you want to miss as Cecil makes a shocking admission!
They rounded out the show by trying to answer some very difficult dilemmas sent in from our listeners.
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