French Football Weekly
Episodes
FFW 16 - Top at Christmas
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The full crew are back to give a halfway summary as Lens claim top spot for the festive period. PSG & OM pursue whilst the struggles continue for the ...
FFW 15 - Ultra Culture
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Kris & Jez on the mic this week talking World Cup draws, big wins for Lille, Lens & PSG as the title race hots up, but it's the blues for Strasbo...
FFW J14 - No Peace in Nice
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jez, Phil and Tom discuss the last round in the league and in Europe, focussing - again - on what is happening in Nice, as the fans attacked the team ...
2025.56 J13 - Fireworks on the Rviera
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Jez talk more trouble in Nice, praise for Marseille & maybe some worrying signs in Paris? A chat about the strugglers & an International ...
FFW J12 - Rising to the Challenge
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Jez reflect on an cracking evening in Lyon as #PSG win it late! Question marks at Monaco and Nice but it's three in a row for Metz! Plus ...
2025.26 J10_11 - Attack v Defence
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil, Jez & Tom unpack two rounds of League action & have the debate of what's best, play to win or not to be beaten! Plus, love for Metz, worri...
2025.26 J9 - Top Four
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's s...
2025.26 J8 - Quarante
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil, Tom and Jez marvel at a weekend of goals as OM hit the summit. Problems for Nantes despite their incredible tifo, and the misery for Metz ...
2025.26 J7 - Pretty in Pink
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil Tom and Jez give flowers to TFC's road win, applaud a Pierre Sage rebuild at Lens and review a good week for French teams in Europe. There'...
2025.26 J6 - A Golden Era
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Tom salute Ousmane & co after a night of celebrations, whilst at home it's a good weekend for OM and OL, but the bottom five's struggles ...
2025.26 J5 - Singing in the Rain
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Tom grab their coats for a wet Derby Du Nord, a postponed Classique, Nice in crisis & the 'DNCG Derby' plus a #Ligue2 update & more! Enjo...
2025.56 J4 - Blue Co and Red Cards
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Jez take a deep dive into the past weekend in #Ligue1 - the injury debate at #PSG, MCO gripes for #RCSA, and Sunday happy day for Habib B...
2025.26 J3 - Goals, Goals, Goals
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Tom look back at a high scoring weekend as Ligue 1 heads for a break. Lille hit 7 (seven), Neves bags a worldly treble, and Pavard return...
2025.26 J2 - Like a Fine Wine
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil & Jez discuss week 2 in Ligue1, deep diving into OM's interesting week, weighing up Lille & Monaco as challengers & spotlight the growing c...
2025.26 J1 - Le Retour
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Phil, Jez & Tom are back as the new season in France gets underway, we discuss returning faces, promoted clubs, pressures at the top & much more...
Season 2024.25 Game 11 and France Preview
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team review Game 11 of Ligue 1, and please bear in mind that this was recorded before France played Israel in the Nations League...
Season 2024.25 Game 10 - Here we go again
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Jez and Thomas review a round of games which could have big implications at both ends of the table, and the France squad announced for the next ...
Season 2024.25 Game 9 - A Classic Catastrophe
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez have a lot to talk about, with the first managerial departure of the season, issues at the Corsican Derby, and PSG winning the Classique ...
Season 2024.25 International Break 2 - Heated Shoe Prongs
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Phil look back at the international break, where Les Bleus won but maybe didn't impress, Les Espoirs qualified for the U21 Euros despite losi...
Season 2024.25 Game 7 - and we're off again
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez review game 7, some off-pitch news, and look forward to the upcoming Nations League matches.
Season 202424 Game 6
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez review the action in Ligue 1 and the Europa League, and the international retirement of Antoine Griezmann.
Season 2024.25 Game 5 - Goaltastic
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Phil catch up on all the action, including Nice winning 8-0 against Saint-Etienne, PSG dropping points for the first time this season, and OM...
Season 2024.25 Day 4 - We have a problem
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez look back at the international break, game 4, and pay tribute to Didier Roustan.
Season 2024.25 Day 3 - Watch the Video
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Phil look at the 3rd round of Ligue 1 games, including poor starts for some of the promoted teams, the biggest transfers now the window has s...
Season 2024.25 Day 2 - Anyone for Tennis?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PSG beat Montpellier 6-0 and TV deals are still making people unhappy - Kris and Phil round up all the action
Season 2024.25 Day 1 - Here we go!
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez review the opening round of games, and the ongoing transfer shenanigans
Season 2024.25 Preview - The Invisible League
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transfers, previews, the Olympics, and a really weird situation with TV rights - we're back!
2024 Euros - France v Spain
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The dream is over - France lose the semi-final against Spain.
2024 Euros - France v Portugal
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a nervy quarter-final against Portugal, France are through to a scary semi-final against Spain
Start by Hoop La Baby
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A song I remember from nearly 30 years ago that a friend found for me on ebay. It's as beautiful as I remember. x Phil
2024 Euros - France v Belgium
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A very late goal puts France through to a quarter-final against Portugal after a weird and frustrating game.
2024 Euros - France v Poland
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A draw with POland in the last group game leaves France second in the group, and facing Belgium in the Round of 16.
2024 Euros - France v Netherlands
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A goalless draw against the Netherlands in FRance's second game has Kris and Jez a little worried.
2024 Euros - Austria v France
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a stressful opening match for France, Kris and Jez discuss the impact that Mbappe's broken nose will have on the team more generally, and the re...
2024 Euro Preview
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Jez and Phil discuss the playoffs, managerial changes, and FRANCE as the Euros hove into view.
Season 2023/24 Round Up
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez discuss the Coupe de France, France, the playoffs, and are joined by special guest Tom (@WYSAF1) to talk Angers after a successful season...
Season 2023/24 Game 33 4 - Almost done
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the last day of the LIgue 1 season the European places are more or less worked out. Phil referees as Kris and Jez discuss the relegation fight, ...
Season 2023/24 Game 33 - Nearly There
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The penultimate round of the season! With some games in hand complicating things slightly... Kris and Jez are both nervous about the relegation situat...
Season 2023/24 Game 32 - PSG are out. Again
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After PSG lose over both legs to Borussia Dortmund, Kris, Jez and Phil have a lot to say.
Season 2023/24 Game 31 - Heavy Weather
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PSG are champions, shock horror! Phil and Jez look back over the weekend's action, featuring every team scoring for the first time since 1976, discuss...
Season 2023/24 Game 30 - admin incoming
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OM are through but Lille are out - PSG hammer Lyon in one match, but struggle in another - and the table is still a nightmare for Kris and Phil to wor...
Season 2023/24 Game 29 - comeback kids
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PSG pulled off a great result in Barcelona, but there were some other impressive comebacks in the league over the weekend. Kris and Jez have all the n...
Season 2023/24 Game 28 - you goal much this year
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a week of confusing refults in Ligue 1, and Kris Jez and Phil are here to break down all the action before a look forward to the European games...
Season 2023/24 Game 27 - What time is it?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An international break of mixed fortunes, a classique ditto, a very interesting multiplex, and two French teams facing off in the WCL semi-finals - Je...
Season 2023/24 Game 26 - Deja Vu all over again
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez round up game 26, the European draws, and look forward to the international break.
Season 2023/24 Game 25 - New Manager Bounce
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Phil discuss Ligue 1, Europe, the CdF Feminine, and how much it costs to watch football.
Season 2023/24 Game 23 - European Bingo
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bad week for French teams in Europe, OM's good start under Gasset, OL's continuing bounceback, Strasbourg worrying tumble, and much more besides wit...
Season 2023/24 Game 22
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Phil look at the OM situation, teams going up, teams going down, Barbie, Europe, and the Coupe.
Season 2023/24 Game 21
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez look at PSG before the Champions League restarts, a chaotic Derby du Sud, and whether Toulouse and Montpellier might be getting themselve...
Season 2023/24 Game 20 - Kramer vs Kramer
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Jez and Phil look at the bottom of the table, where all our teams flourish.
Season 2023/24 Game 19 - Taking the Cake
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez are back after our own little winter break!
Season 2023/24 Game 16 - European Union
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the last round of European group games, Kris, Phil and Jez look at the results and the draws, before rounding up game 16 of Ligue 1.
Season 2023/24 Game 15 - Surprise Surprise!
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some unexpected results in Ligue 1, and some big European games on the way. Kris and Phil try to work out all the permutations.
Season 2023/24 Game 14 - Grosso Modo
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sackings, replays, European football, weather - Kris and Jez talk about it all.
Season 2023/24 Game 13 - Cats
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
France won 14-0 against Gibraltar. Kris, Jez and Phil have thoughts on that, PSG winning 5-2 against Monaco, the various U17 teams, and much much more...
Season 2023/24 Game 12 - Limbs!
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A weird mash-up of results in Europe vs results in Ligue 1 - Kris and Phil try to make sense of it all. Are Lyon turning a corner? Can we be dealing w...
Season 2023.24 Game 11 - Heavy Weather
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
13 goals in 9 games - Kris, Jez and Phil try to get excited about an unexciting weekend.
Season 2023.24 Game 10 - Nolimpico
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We didn't get to see OM v OL on Sunday - Kris, Jez and Phil explain why, and what's going on on the field as well as on.
Season 2023/24 Game 9 - Beef Cherki
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez discuss a successful international break and game 9 in the league, which involved jockeying for position all over the place.
Season 2023/24 Game 8 - Olive in goal
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Much to discuss in game 8 of Ligue 1 after a less than stellar round of European games. Kris and Phil discuss equalisers, derbies, explosives, and upc...
Season 2023/24 Game 7 - Wahi the Lads
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seven games in and Kris, Jez and Phil look at how well Monaco and Reims are doing, how surprising Clermont were against PSG, a quick discussion of ref...
Season 2023/24 Game 6 - Ain't no Sunshine
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris, Jez and Phil look at a very one-sided classique, Marcin Bulka saving two penalties in Monaco v Nice, an eight-goal thriller at Nantes, and the E...
Season 2023/24 Game 5 - What is going on?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 5 games, the table is confusing. Kris, Jez and Phil try to work out if Brest are good or not, what the heck OL are doing, and whether OM are abo...
Season 2023/24 - International Breakages
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's an international break! Kris and Jez round up the matches against Ireland and Germany, and some other stuff that may have happened.
Season 2023/24 Game 4 - Accidentally Decent
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More OL problems, Monaco and Lens going in different directions, Lille labouring, and are PSG a team? We round up LIgue 1, look at the European groups...
Season 2023/24 Game 3 - Switchoffery
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unexpectedly interesting games and unexpectedly uninteresting games in Ligue 1 as PSG and Marseille pull themselves together and Lyon and Lille don't.
Season 2023.24 Game 2 - Blanc de Blanc
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
OM are out of the Champions League, OL can't defend, PSG still look underwhelming without Mbappe, and we have mixed feelings about Thierry Henry takin...
Season 2023/24 - Game 1 - Neymar Clarity
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
France are out of the World Cup after losing to Australia on penalties - Ligue 1 has restarted with some big scores, late goals, and unexpected result...
Season 2023.24 - Preview
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper edition - Women's World Cup! Ligue 1 Transfers and Preview! Lil bit of Ligue 2! Welcome back, all...
That's Gratitude For You
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez round up the post-season happenings, including Toulouse sacking coach Philippe Montanier, the ongoing Mbappe situation, the disciplinary ...
Depths of Chaos Part II
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the season for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 - or is it? Kris and Phil cover the race for Europe, a couple of relegation battles, a promotion pu...
Depths of Chaos Part I
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the penultimate round featuring ten matches simultaneously in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, Kris and Phil try to keep track of everything - the race ...
Penpenultimate
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Round 36 saw the race for fifth place continuing, and Nantes and Auxerre both losing in their fight to avoid the drop. Kris, Jez and Phil round up all...
Call the Bomb Squad
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A busy weekend in French football, with two more teams relegated, the bomb squad called out, the Women's Coupe de France final, and the fall-out of a ...
The Dying of the Light
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper pod this week as we have to cover all the goals in OL v Montpellier... Kris, Jez and Phil also discuss Messi, Aulas, Kombouare, petty cl...
Cooking with intention
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a rose-tinted spectacle in the final of the Coupe de France as Toulouse beat Nantes 5-1. In the league, Monaco were taken apart at home by Mont...
Malo Gusto OG leaves a bad taste for OL
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez review all the action including Nice crashing out of the Europa Conference League, Marseille going second with a win at Lyon, Lens stayin...
Vitinha 2...
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez look back at Auxerre v Nantes, Strasbourg v Ajaccio, and PSG v Lens, which wasn't as close as we had hoped.
French Football Fortnight
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's two weeks of action to cover, including two rounds of Ligue 1, the Coupe de France semi-finals, Women's Champions League quarter-finals, and n...
Magic Mike
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two wins for France in the international break - one more impressive than the other, but there were reasons. Meanwhile it's not been a good week for t...
Oh Captain my Captain
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The international break is upon us, so after reviewing the weekend's action Kris, Jez and Phil look at les Bleus as they head into Euro Qualifying.
Fun in Ligue 1
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PSG may have been knocked out of the Champions' League again, but the rest of French football seems determined to have a good time. Kris, Jez and Phil...
Room 201
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neymar's out for the rest of the season - will PSG manage without him against Bayern? Kris, Jez and Phil round up the weekend's matches, discuss wheth...
A Verratti of Things
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, I guess that's why they call it Les Bleues. There's chaos surrounding the French Women's team, and the FFF, in the run-up to the World Cup. On ...
Who's the Boss?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed results in Europe, ongoing shenanigans at PSG, some chaotic and/or confusing results in the league - it's all going on in French football. Kris,...
Reims and Repeat
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's been three rounds of Ligue 1, the 8emes of the Coupe de France, and Kris, Jez and Phil have the restart of European completition to look forwa...
Missed Opportunities
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Coupe de France 16emes were followed by a round of league games in which none of the top teams managed a win. Kris, Jez and Phil round up all the ...
Thou shalt not take Zidane's name in vain
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PSG have had another setback losing to Rennes, so Kris and Jez discuss whether we have a title race, and if so, who's in it. There were also some big ...
Angers Management
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Kris, Jez and Phil are joined by Tom (@WYSAF1 on Twitter) to discuss the two rounds of Ligue 1 action after a shortened Christmas brea...
World Cup Final - No, You're Crying...
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So near, so far. Kris and Jez try to stay positive after France lost to Argentina on penalties. Happy Christmas, everyone.
World Cup Pod - the Final Countdown
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
France are through! Kris and Jez review the semi-final against Morocco and look forward to the final against Argentina.
World Cup - Crossing yes, gloating no
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
France beat England to set up a tasty semi-final against Morocco. Kris and Jez are all over this...
World Cup - Poles Apart
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
France are through to the quarter finals after beating Poland 3-1. Kris and Jez are reassured after the last group game, and look forward to the next ...
World Cup - Reserves fail to take their chances
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deschamps' multiple changes ended the group stage on a low note - although Tunisia are happy. Kris and Jez sigh their way through that one, and look f...
World Cup Pod - Griez the Man
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
France have already booked their place in the next round with a win over Denmark. Kris and Jez review that, and look forward to today's final group ga...
World Cup Pod - 51 not out
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
France won their opening match 4-1 against Australia, and Olivier Giroud stepped into the Benzema-shaped breach to score a brace and equal Thierry Hen...
World Cup Preview Pod - the Two Hernandezes
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez preview France's first game against Australia, covering player absences, likely formation and tactics, and hopes for the tournament as a ...
Half-Time Report
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's halfway - ish - in Ligue 1 and 2 as Christmas is coming early what with the World Cup and everything. Kris and Jez look at where things stand in ...
Here we Gigot again
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez are still talking about the weather, but manage to cover some football as well. Is there life in Ajaccio? Can Lens keep going? Was the Ol...
The Rise of Fall of the House of Tudor
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kris and Jez are suffering from the weather and the clocks changing, so try to cheer themselves up by looking at all the happenings in French football...