The Joy of Football

• Our TEAM OF THE SEAON, Ruben Amorim's Speech & More!

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin choose their Teams of the Season. Yes, 'Teams'. We have Premier League XI (featuring some substitutes from Martin), The Most Improved XI, the Newcomers XI, and Neil's Team to Make You Scream (made up of the best individual 90' minutes he's seen against Chelsea this season). Also, Martin's Letter from the Gantry takes us through Martin's final commentary of the year at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim's Speech to the crowd, and what the future might hold for Manchester United. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS] 00:00 Intro01:57 Matz Sels vs David Raya 04:24 Martin Tylers defender picks (Munoz, Van Dijk, Gabriel, Robinson)05:28 William Saliba and Gvardiol makes Neil's Defence06:11 Is Daniel Munoz the best RB in the league?07:17 Martin's Midfielder picks! (Gravenberch, Declan Rice, Bruno Fernandes)10:28 Neil's Midfielder picks! (Bruno Guimaraes, Caicedo, Mac Allister) 11:45 Is Moises Caicedo the NEW N'golo Kante? 14:58 Martin's front three (Mo Salah, Mbuemo, Isak) 15:36 Where does Isak's future lie? 17:48 Luis Diaz makes Neil's front line18:54 How good is Mbeumo for Brentford?19:40 Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett TOTS team read!20:18 Martin's Subs!23:12 MOST IMPROVED XI23:20 Dean Henderson's best season?24:48 The most improved DEFENDERS (Died Spence, Van Hecke, Dan Burn, Marc Cucarella) 25:25 Neil's most improved DEFENDERS (Ola Aina, Ezri Konsa,Levi Colwill, Robinson) 26:50 Martins most improved MIDFIELDERS (Youri Tielemans, Damsgaard, Hinshelwood)28:02 The rise of Youri Tielemans29:50 Justin Kluivert and Semenyo shine for Bournemouth30:29 Jacob Murphy "Doesn't realise how good he is...but he does now!"31:27 MOST IMPROVED FULL TEAM READ 32:17 Martin Tyler's Letter from the Gantry (Commentating on Manchester United vs Aston Villa + Amorin's speech) 38:25 Martinez red card, correct call? 43:20 PREMIER LEAGUE NEWCOMERS XI43:23 "Aaron Ramsdale deserves to play in the Premier league"44:45 Martin and Neil share their defence! (Wan Bissaka, Hujisen, Milenkovic, Lewis-Skelly) 46:35 Neil's Halloween story47:22 Is Dean Huijsen a Real Madrid quality player?48:23 Myles Lewis-Skelly, Is he a Left back? 49:25 Martin's best newcomer's midfield (Archie Gray, Andre,Anderson)50:43 "Mikel Merino is a player"51:36 Is Marmoush the Alvarez replacement Manchester City needed?55:10 Where will Liam Delap go to? What system can he fit in to?56:10 NEWCOMERS XI TEAM READ56:50 Neil Barnett's BEST 90 minutes XI (against Chelsea) 57:10 Alex Palmer of Ipswich 1:01:28 Would Neil Barnett sign Liam Delap for Chelsea?1:02:35 Best 90 minutes XI team read 1:02:50 Managers of the season (Arne Slot)1:04:39 Nuno Espirito Santos + Glasner 1:06:25 Vítor Pereira has brought joy to wolves1:07:48 Eddie Howe1:09:25 STOPPAGE TIME- Martins stats of the season!01:11:35 Outro and Where to Find Us!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pSend us a textSupport the show

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• Crystal Palace WIN the FA Cup, Other ‘One Trophy Wonders’, Why Fans MATTER & More

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss a LOT of Crystal Palace and their FA Cup triumph! We start with ‘One Trophy Wonders’ all about teams (such as Palace) who have won one trophy, and what it means for their history. Next, it’s 'Explain That...' which centres on clubs who have previously had back-to-back relegations from the top flight. Then 'The Way We Were', which dives into Nottingham Forest European qualification and history. Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is fixated on Goodison’s farewell and how it proves (along with Crystal Palace at Wembley), just how important fans are. And we finish with our usual ‘Three of the Best’.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!00:00 Intro01:12 Crystal Palace win the FA Cup08:57 One Trophy Wonders (Birmingham City, Blackpool, Oxford United & Luton)27:11 Explain That... (Back-to-back Relegation from the Top Flight - Luton, Swindon Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers & Sunderland)38:16 The Way We Were (Nottingham Forest)47:30 Letter from the Gantry (Why Fans Matter - Goodison and Wembley)56:48 Three of the Best01:24:06 Outro and Where to Find Us!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughSend us a textSupport the show

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• Coaching with José Mourinho, Talent on the Tyne, PL Not Competing in UCL & More

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss how English teams have done in the Champions League (are Arsenal struggling). We have our usual Three of the Best (with an overwhelming amount of Newcastle after their game with Chelsea), Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is also about Newcastle and Chelsea... the time José Mourinho allowed him to hitch a ride home on the Chelsea Team coach! Then it’s Neil’s VOICE OF PASSION ‘It’s the Money, Moron’. That just leaves us with Stoppage Time which is centred around Inter Milan, Barcelona and PSG). Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!00:00 Intro01:37 We Need To Talk About (PL Teams in the UCL & Are Arsenal Struggling)20:08 Three of the Best 43:40 Letter from the Gantry (On The Chelsea Coach)52:40 VOICE OF Passion (It’s the Money, Moron)59:32 Stoppage Time (Inter Milan, Barcelona & PSG)01:10:59 Outro and Where to Find Us!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughSend us a textSupport the show

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• Farewell Trent, Goodbye Goodison, and an Intense Discussion About Intensity in the Premier League

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool and compare him with other English Defenders who played in La Liga, we have our usual ‘Three of the Best’ discussing players from around the world, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is all about Goodison Park Memories, Neil’s ‘VOICE OF PASSION’ is on the intensity of the Premier League, and we finish with Stoppage Time in which Neil and Martin discuss their biggest “surprises” of the season. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!00:00 Intro01:52 Comparisons (Trent Alexander-Arnold)14:40 They Used to be Giants (Leeds)27:18 Three of the Best 50:29 Letter from the Gantry (Goodbye Goodison Park)57:43 VOICE OF Passion (Intensity)01:07:31 Stoppage Time (Biggest Surprises of the Season)01:10:18 Outro and Where to Find Us!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonSend us a textSupport the show

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• Liverpool CHAMPIONS, Crystal Palace FINALISTS, Copa del Rey DRAMA & MORE

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the newly crowned CHAMPIONS Liverpool, along with Crystal Palace's FA Cup Semi-Final triumph. Next it's onto Comparisons, starting with Arne Slot and Jürgen Klopp, then onto Palace Managers that have took the club to Cup Finals, and concluding with Wolves vs the other clubs that have SACKED their Manager this year. Then, Martin's Letter from the Gantry which is about the time he went on TOUR with Liverpool (and even ended up on a private flight in the cockpit back to London)! After that it's VOICE OF PASSION, in which Neil expresses his distain for Real Madrid and Antonio Rüdiger's behaviour during the Copa del Rey Final vs Barcelona. And, finally, we have Three of the Best, featuring lots of Barca players, and even the classic duo Saint & Greavsie!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!00:00 Intro02:24 One Game (Crystal Palace FINALISTS)09:48 One Game (Liverpool CHAMPIONS)16:52 Comparisons (Arne Slot vs Jürgen Klopp)22:06 Comparisons (Steve Coppell vs Alan Pardew vs Oliver Glasner)28:24 Comparisons (Wolves vs Southampton, Leicester, West Ham, Everton, Man United)39:17 Letter From the Gantry (Martin Tyler on Tour with Liverpool)45:53 VOICE OF Passion (Copa del Rey - Rüdiger)55:06 Three of The Best01:11:49 Outro and Where to Find Us!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonSend us a textSupport the show

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