Football Writers Podcast

Michael Calvin is joined by Graham Potter for a fascinating, far-reaching interview in the latest episode of the Football People Podcast. David Preece and Tony Hodson discuss his impact at Brighton, and the work of a range of coaches, from Antonio Conte to Eddie Howe and Erik Ten Hag. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Calvin, Lucy Ward and Seb Stafford-Bloor regard Manchester United as an object lesson in how not to run a football club, and contrast their approach with the clarity and innovation of Brighton and Brentford. The feature interview in this, the second episode of Michael Calvin's Football People, involves Sean Dyche talking about making the most of unemployment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first edition of Michael Calvin's Football People features leading sportswriters Paul Hayward and Miguel Delaney, on the scramble to keep up with Manchester City and Liverpool in a unique Premier League season. Emma Hayes is hailed for her wisdom, and talks about the need to revolutionise the women's game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Calvin’s Football People will retain the best features from the Football Writers Podcast, but take it closer to the heart of the game. Mike will still be hosting the best journalists, discussing the biggest issues. The tone won’t change. Informed, insightful, intelligent rather than inane. We'll also feature extended interviews with managers, coaches, players, support staff, club owners, scouts, & agents. First episode out on Thursday 4th August! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Paul Hayward examine the chaos surrounding Liverpool's failure to win the Champions League. They consider the implications of Manchester City's dominance, from Under16 level upwards, and map out the evolution of Jurgen Klopp's next great team. They also look outside the top two, to name their alternative winners and losers of a significant season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor take an in-depth look at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. They assess the managerial battle between Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti, the tactical contest between two experienced teams, and outline the ways Liverpool could win, or indeed lose, the final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Dominic Fifield and Richard Amofa assess an unforgettable final day, and Manchester City's dominance of the Premier League over the last ten years. A treble for Liverpool, culminating in Saturday's Champions League final, would be appropriate compensation. Antonio Conte has galvanised Spurs, but Burnley's future is bleak following their relegation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson preview the final of the Europa League, a competition that has come of age. They recognise the youthful talent fuelling confidence in Eintracht Frankfurt's approach, but believed a combination of astute coaching, big game players and passionate support will lead to Rangers winning their first European trophy since the Cup Winners Cup in 1972. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson consider the prospect of Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa preventing Manchester City from winning their fourth Premier League title in five seasons. They dwell on the lessons of brain training, hail Jordan Henderson as one of the great leaders of the modern game, and wonder whether VAR will influence the battle against relegation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor take an in depth look at Saturday's FA Cup final. Chelsea, a club defined by trophy-winning, have their season, and most probably their short term future on the line at Wembley. Thomas Tuchel, like his squad, is at a crossroads. Liverpool, meanwhile, are ready to produce another signature performance on a big occasion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor believe Manchester City will consolidate their advantage in the Premier League title race, and caution against reading too much into the Steven Gerrard factor when Liverpool visit Aston Villa on Tuesday. Thomas Frank is mentioned as a potential manager of the season : his Brentford side may well send Leeds United down on the final day of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Jordan Jarrett Bryan discuss whether Manchester City can recover from Champions League disappointment, and prevent Liverpool winning the Premier League title. They fear for Leeds in the relegation battle, but hail Rangers for reaching the Europa League final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Adrian Clarke assess this week's European semi finals, They fear for Manchester City in the Bernabeu, and though Villareal are likely to lose to Liverpool, they deserve greater respect. The atmosphere generated at both Europa League ties, at Ibrox and at Eintracht Frankfurt, will be a revealing test of nerve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Adrian Clarke assess the immediate and the long term impact of Jurgen Klopp's decision to sign a new contract at Liverpool. They also analyse the Premier League relegation battle. Survival is in Burnley's DNA and although Leeds might struggle to get the win they need, Everton are in real trouble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson envisage Liverpool and Manchester City ending a season for the ages in the Champions League final. A historic quadruple for Liverpool cannot be ruled out. The Europa League could be a farewell present to West Ham from Declan Rice, and Jose Mourinho's return to England is unlikely to go well at Leicester. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Seb Stafford Bloor struggle to see Liverpool and Manchester City dropping points in the Premier League run in. They examine the rebuild facing Manchester United, and their new manager Erik Ten Hag, and also consider the merits of a play off system.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Adrian Clarke analyse the second instalment of the saga involving Manchester City and Liverpool, looking at the lingering impact of their midweek exertions. They are divided on whether Chelsea, whose defence of the Champions League ended in Madrid, should have allowed Connor Gallagher to play against them in their FA Cup semi final on Sunday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Richard Amofa reflect on the intensity of the rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool, and how that might impact the midweek ties in the Champions League. They suggest Chelsea's defence will end in the Bernabeu, hail Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as one of the finds of the season, and believe Burnley's fate might have been sealed by their defeat at Norwich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield analyse all aspects of Liverpool's visit to Manchester City on Sunday, but cannot agree on the result, and its consequences in the Premier League title race. They discuss increasing elitism, dismiss UEFA's latest reform of the Champions League, and set a 35 point target to avoid relegation to the Championship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson cast doubts on Chelsea's ability to repeat last season's success in the Champions League. They foresee problems for Manchester City against Atletico Madrid, but suspect Liverpool will have their semi-final place secured by the end of Tuesday's first leg against Benfica in Lisbon. They also ask why Declan Rice would join Manchester United, when the club is in such turmoil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.