Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast
Episodes
On The Continent: Karim Can
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a full slate of Champions League quarter-finals, there’s so much for Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge to get stuck into!We start with Madrid’...
Upfront: Camp Nou magic, Liverpool win the Championship, and the Lionesses get together
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo and Chloe are joined by a jubilant Rachel after she witnessed a landmark moment for women's football over in Barcelona. She talks us through the a...
On The Continent: Past days of Rome
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen recap more international break business, starting with a look at Italy's failed campaign. Are they just a striker short...
Upfront: The new title leaders, Ada’s back and take two in Europe
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea dealt a decisive blow to Arsenal in the title race thanks to some generous Leicester defending at the weekend. Flo, Chloe and Rachel talk thro...
On The Continent: Impressing Papa Totti
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a huge day for Italy and Portugal, Andy and Nicky Bandini confide in Dotun just how worried they are about their respective national favourites!&nb...
Upfront: Business end of the FA Cup and the Champions League is back!
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a lack of cupsets, there was still plenty of FA Cup magic to enjoy this weekend. West Ham made it out of Ipswich with a win, while Coventry pu...
At The Match: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool, March 2022
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a new episode of At The Match, the series that takes you right to the heart of football matches across the world.Today, Andy is joined...
On The Continent: Steak, ice cream and Champagne in a blender
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After suffering another embarrassing early exit, Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen wonder if Juventus’ struggles should have been expected. Don’t wor...
Upfront: Chelsea's week of turmoil, increasing FA Cup prize money, and some showbiz soccer
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe are off to Hollywood! Sort of. Today we're joined by Angel City FC's Freya Coombe, the coach of Los Angeles' newest team, to dis...
On The Continent: Back with the keys to Benzema
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're going inside the number nine on this week's episode of On The Continent, as Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski's hat-tricks reminded everyone ...
Upfront: Man City win the Conti Cup, the genius of Viv Miedema, and some deserved IWD shoutouts
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe recap a seismic League Cup final that saw Man City sweep Chelsea aside in startling fashion. We ask where it all went wrong for ...
On The Continent: Troubling times for European football
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney as clubs, competitions and federations across Europe continue to feel the wider effects of the war in Ukra...
Upfront: A landmark day for U.S. Soccer and another cup final!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe react to the seismic news that, after six years, a group of U.S. Women's players settled their ongoing lawsuit with U.S. Soccer ...
On The Continent: Having a Haller of a time
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen pick up the pieces from a fascinating Champions League midweek and try to fit them all together. Let's hope it's nothin...
Upfront: England pass some stern tests, a transitional phase for USWNT, and FA Cup underdogs
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel joins Flo and Chloe live from Wolverhampton ahead of England's final game at the Arnold Clark Cup on today's Upfront. She gives us the inside s...
On The Continent: King Kylian
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge revel in the return of the Champions League, as RB Salzburg ran Bayern ragged and Real Madrid fans almost celebrated K...
Upfront: Title race twists in England & Scotland, and the Lionesses face a stern test
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Arsenal vs Chelsea finished 0-0 after we said there'd be goals - but what a game it was! Flo, Rachel and Chloe bring you the latest on the WSL t...
On The Continent: Meet the new Dortmund, same as the old Dortmund
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen search far and wide for reasons why Borussia Dortmund are struggling - turns out they just need some defenders.We also ...
Upfront: The Miedema Problem, Everton sack another coach, and expansion across women’s football
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your best goalscorer is also your best creator? Ahead of the definitive week in this season's WSL, we try to solve Arsenal's Miedema...
On The Continent: Cataland of the Free
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini react to a busy transfer window for our continental counterparts, as Inter snap up Robin Goses and Krzysztof Piątek mov...
Upfront: A mixed bag of cupsets, the Matildas head home early, and the fight for contractual parity
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe are back with another Upfront, your weekly guide to the biggest stories from across women's football!Today, we round up the four...
On The Continent: Don’t Cry For Me, Fiorentina
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen assess the reasoned sense - but enraged fallout - behind Dušan Vlahović’s move to the Empire. We also wonder w...
Upfront: Everton get Hammered, the FA Cup returns, and some bizarre officiating
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe get amongst those fighting to clamber out of the WSL mid-table mire, as West Ham continued their rise this weekend while compoun...
On The Continent: Zizou to PSG?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge recap a two-day Sevillan derby where fan trouble ended the first game prematurely, before Betis snuck the behind-close...
Upfront: Manchester madness, Chloe's super Eagles, and the Matildas’ hunt for revenge
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Both sides of Manchester continued their impressive WSL form this weekend. Flo, Chloe and Rachel are here with the lowdown on those chasing that elusi...
On The Continent: Inter the dragon
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Super Cups galore on today's edition of On The Continent as Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini recap a cracking win for Inter over Juventus in last ni...
Upfront: Birmingham stun the Gunners, the transfer window opens, and financial stability in the Championship
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Upfront is back for 2022! Join Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Rachel O'Sullivan and Chloe Morgan every Tuesday for your definitive guide to the biggest stories in ...
Ramble Meets… Mark Hateley
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we could dream up our fantasy career, it’d probably be similar to that of today’s Ramble Meets… guest. Andy is joined by former Milan, Monaco...
On The Continent: We’re back! And so are Barcelona!
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen settle in for the first On The Continent of 2022 – and there are already so many questions that need answering.Chiefl...
Upfront: Celebrating inclusivity and acceptance in women's football
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a slightly different episode of Upfront to round off the year as Flo, Rachel and Chloe sit down for a conversation about sexuality, openness...
Ramble Meets... Ryan Babel
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Ramble Meets... we're joined by a household name and one of modern's football's polymaths: it's Galatasaray and Netherlands forward, Ryan B...
On The Continent: It's Always Sunny in Sevilla
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Look away, La Liga establishment: the Andalusians are coming. Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge wave through the distant - but very welcome - title char...
Upfront: Reading in the right direction, Man City look vulnerable, and the magic of the FA Cup
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Chloe and Rachel are back with the penultimate episode of the year as we check in with some incredible underdog performances from across the week...
Ramble Meets… John Scales
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome one of Andy’s childhood heroes. A fully-fledged member of the Crazy Gang, he is now campaigning to revolutionise football governan...
On The Continent: Yabba Dabba Doo!
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to run the rule over the Champions League group stages for some of Europe’s fallen - or stumbling - giant...
Upfront: An iconic FA Cup final, a century after the ban
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe look back over a dominant Chelsea win in Sunday's historic FA Cup final, with Jonas Eidevall's Arsenal miles off the pace - even...
At The Match: FC Barcelona 0-0 Benfica, November 2021
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andy in a rain-soaked Barcelona for today's episode of At The Match, as he takes in a crucial Champions League tie at the legendary Camp Nou. Des...
On The Continent: Der Massacre
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars for today's continental capers, as we realise that even Europe's best-run clubs have to endure moments of tension fr...
Upfront: Shuffling the Lionesses pack, farewell to Formiga, and this weekend's FA Cup final
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarina Wiegman seems very aware of the need to manage the workload of her England side, only then to play the same team every qualifier. Why?!Flo, Rac...
On The Continent: A wafer thin Aaron Ramsey, sir?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After Juventus’ schooling at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney wonder what on earth is going wrong for Max Allegri’s men....
Upfront: Birmingham City's troubles continue, Ella Toone secures the bag, and some terrible Ballon d'Or timing
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe kick off proceedings with a look at Birmingham City, who have just appointed their third manager in five months amidst a myriad ...
Ramble Meets... Celta Vigo
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a different flavour to today's episode of Ramble Meets as Andy gets to know not just a single subject, but one of La Liga's most beloved clubs...
On The Continent: Have they blown the bloody doors off?
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge round up some of the biggest casualties from World Cup Qualifying on today's episode. It seems that Fernando Santos' P...
Upfront: Goals galore from a bumper Women's Football Weekend - but what needs to change?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe look back over a packed weekend schedule, with Spurs finally proving stern opposition for their North London rivals and Chelsea ...
Book Club: The Greatest Games – Jamie Carragher
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Book Club, we're joined by a Liverpool legend and true football obsessive. For the past 8 years, Jamie Carragher has been the face a...
On The Continent: From Paris to Berlin, and every session I sweat in
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen remember there's another megastar stuffed down the back of PSG's sofa, so take a look at whether Sergio Ramos can get h...
Upfront: The soaring Seagulls, a lively start to the FA Women's Championship, and representation at board level
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Upfront, a weekly women's football show covering all corners of the women's game! Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sul...
At The Match: Porto 1-0 AC Milan and Benfica 0-4 Bayern Munich, October 2021
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with our second At The Match of the season, the series that takes you to the heart of football across the globe.Andy stops in at a raucou...
On The Continent: A Black Forest Plateau?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge first head to the warmer climes of Andalusia, asking why Sevilla haven't replicated their impressive La Liga form in t...
Upfront: Beth Mead stars again, England's next captain, and what's going wrong at Manchester City?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Upfront, a brand new women's football podcast available every Tuesday on Football Ramble Presents! Each week we'll bring you the biggest st...
On The Continent: The Catalan Man
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini are here to conduct the postmortem on Ronald Koeman's doomed tenure at Barcelona. We wonder whether the blame ...
Book Club: Always Believe – Olivier Giroud
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest on Book Club has lifted the World Cup, won numerous domestic trophies across a fifteen-year career and scored a remarkable collection of...
On The Continent: That missing João factor
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whisper it, but are Atlético Madrid better suited to attack rather than defend? Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen wrestle with their puzzling form on to...
At The Match: England 1-1 Hungary, October 2021
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a brand new episode of At The Match, the series that takes you to the heart of football across the globe.Kate joins Andy for today's e...
On The Continent: It's lonely at the top
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney kick off today's episode by exploring how the recent takeover of Newcastle United relates to Europe. As agents look to ...
On The Continent: Wirtz love got to do with it?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge revel in another classic tussle between Italy and Spain, with the European champions’ unbeaten record halted by Luis...
On The Continent: The Forlorn Identity
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini check in with the biggest stories after another chaotic Champions League week, as various teams do their best to recaptu...
Ramble Meets... Jay-Jay Okocha
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by Premier League royalty on today's episode of Ramble Meets... as Andy catches up with former PSG, Bolton and Super Eagles midfielder, J...
On The Continent: Super Mario's Turkish Delight
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney for today's star-studded episode, as some of European football's elite struggle to settle into their new h...
On The Continent: The Real deal
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to On The Continent! This week, Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to for a deep dive on Bayern Munich. They could’ve run out ...
Book Club: Barça – Simon Kuper
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If one club encapsulates both the sublime and the ridiculous in modern football, it's FC Barcelona. Kate and Jim chart this duality on today's episode...
On The Continent: Walking in Memphis
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge look back over an international window that has seen its fair share of winners and losers - Memphis Depay perhaps more...
On The Continent: Cigarettes under the hazy Roman sun
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun Adebayo, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini are back with more tales of penny-pinching European super clubs on today's episode of On The Continent...
On The Continent: Hey big spenders
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another edition of On The Continent! Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the latest on Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo...
On The Continent: Winning the Scudetto in Giorgio Armani
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another edition of On The Continent! This week, Dotun and Andy are joined by our resident Italian football oracle Nicky Bandini for a ...
On The Continent: Has It Come To This?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with a thorough look at the biggest story in world football: Lionel Messi's Barça departure. We try to fathom...
On The Continent: Money trees sprouting transfer fees
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the European football season looming, Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to get stuck into some of the continent’s biggest stories - ...
On The Continent: Now That's What I Call a Wage Bill
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with the first On The Continent episode of the new season! Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here to get you up to speed with Europe's mov...
Book Club: Football's Secret Trade – Tariq Panja
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered where substantial amounts of the money behind football's ridiculous transfer fees end up? Because the answer may surprise, conf...
On The Continent: Euro 2020 in all its ridiculous glory
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the final OTC episode of the season, Dotun and Andy could only be joined by one familiar face ahead of the Euro 2020 final: it's Nicky Bandini!We ...
On The Continent: Standing in the shadows of Löw
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen pick through the latest Euro 2020 casualties, as a back trois couldn't save France and Germany's lack of cohesion cost ...
On The Continent: Not Auf Wiedersehen, Yet
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge on today's episode, as we uncork a bottle of Cava and toast to the group stages' final blaze of glory.Por...
On The Continent: Morata spurning chances, Italian advances, and admiring French glances
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the latest on some of Euro 2020's biggest contenders? Well, you've come to the right place!Dotun and Andy are joined by various OTC contri...
On The Continent: Euro 2020 preview
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve waited a year, but the Euros have finally arrived! Join Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen for our giant OTC preview!We cast an eye over the Group...
Ramble Meets… Lothar Matthäus
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll cut straight to it: today’s Ramble Meets... guest is one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game. It’s only Germany's Europ...
Lions Watch: The final stretch, Southgate’s best formation, and why England can’t hold on to a lead
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our final episode of Lions Watch! With the Euros just six sleeps away, Marcus and Luke bring you their reflections on England’s opening f...
On The Continent: As the dust settles on the Champions League final, what next for European football?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun is joined by Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as the Champions League final brought the weirdest domestic season ever to a close. We take a look...
Book Club: Fever Pitch – Nick Hornby
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
'Fever Pitch' is widely regarded to be the best football book ever written. It's been made into two films, won the 1992 William Hill Sports Book of th...
Lions Watch: Southgate’s squad convenes, lessons from Belgium, and Gary Lewin joins us
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Lions Watch, your one-stop shop for all things England! Vithushan Ehantharajah joins Marcus to reflect on Gareth Southgate’s provisi...
Europe’s managerial mix-up, Atlético get over the line, and Lille’s historic Ligue 1 title
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard this summer’s managerial merry-go-round, coming soon to a European powerhouse near you!Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge break down the big...
Ramble Meets... Pat Nevin
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Ramble Meets… we welcome a man who, by his own admission, tried really hard not to be a footballer - and failed. It’s form...
Lions Watch: The right-back conundrum, another penalty shoot-out win, and what to expect from Czech Republic
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Gareth Southgate's squad announcement just days away, Marcus and Luke tackle perhaps the most significant selection dilemma: who's going to play ...
On The Continent: France's ace in the hole, Dortmund save their season, and the Süper Lig title finale
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy for another continental crusade, with Europe's various title races wrapping up and the Euros honing into view!Kari...
Lions Watch: Harry Maguire sidelined, Jadon Sancho stakes his claim, and that night in Seville
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s less than a month until England’s opening group stage game and Marcus is struggling to contain his anticipation. A season-ending injury for H...
On The Continent: Madrid’s La Liga finale, Sporting secure the title, and what next for Andrea Pirlo & Juventus?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are looking ahead to a photo finish in the La Liga title race, as Real Madrid’s weathered old souls chase down Atlét...
Lions Watch: The price of European success, more full-back puzzles, and World Cup 2018
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus and Luke are back with Lions Watch, your one-stop shop for all things England! This week, we hail Arsenal for doing the right thing and ask how...
On The Continent: Positive PSG signs, José Mourinho vs Antonio Conte, and the La Liga title race reaches its climax
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here to assess the merits of the PSG project and wonder if things aren't as bad as first thought after Manchester Ci...
Book Club: Not For Me, Clive – Clive Tyldesley
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The subject of today's episode of the Book Club will likely have voiced some of your most significant football memories. From Solskjaer's volley at th...
Lions Watch: Expanded squads, the importance of Phil Foden, and passing on the pint of wine
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus and Luke reconvene to discuss the latest developments surrounding the England squad! UEFA announced this week that countries will be able ...
On The Continent: PSG run out of gas, the rise of Karim Benzema, and Bordeaux’s fall from grace
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to reflect on two intriguing Champions League semi-finals.Despite one of their finest first half displays...
Book Club: Whose Game Is It Anyway? – Michael Calvin
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Book Club takes you to the heart of what it means to be a football fan. Kate and Jim are joined by journalist and Sunday Time...
Lions Watch: How would England adapt without Harry Kane, John Stones’ form, and the Iceland nadir
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Lions Watch, your one stop shop for all things England! This week, Marcus and Luke begin with Harry Kane’s injury, which might lead ...
On The Continent: With the Super League defeated, what next for European football?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney look back on a truly seismic week, as the formation and startling failure of the European Super League represented the ...
Ramble Meets... Jermaine Jenas
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mark Pougatch on today's episode of Ramble Meets... is former Newcastle, Tottenham and England midfielder turned TV pundit, Jermaine Jenas!Jer...
Lions Watch: The rise of Jesse Lingard, Jude Bellingham dazzles, and Roy on the Copacabana
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus and Luke are back with a brand new edition of Lions Watch, the show dedicated to all things England! We are stumbling over ourselves with excit...
On The Continent: Erling Haaland’s fate, Bayern Munich’s dilemma, and the reality of sportswashing
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun is joined by Lars Sivertsen and Miguel Delaney to look back over the week’s Champions League action!While Pep Guardiola finally overcame his C...
Ramble Meets... Jesse Marsch
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by one of Europe's most exciting young coaches on today's episode of Ramble Meets... as Andy sits down with RB Salzburg head coach, Jesse...
Lions Watch: The Declan Rice dilemma, Trent Alexander-Arnold in the spotlight, and England’s dark ages
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand new addition to Football Ramble Presents, Lions Watch, a show dedicated to all things England! Every Saturday, Marcus Spelle...
On The Continent: A Champions League classic, Zidane’s masterclass, and a lifeline for Juventus
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new edition of On The Continent, your one-stop shop for all things European football. Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini wrap up an eventful w...
Book Club: Love of the Game, Ricky Hill
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Kate and Jim on today's episode of the Book Club is Luton Town legend who played over 400 matches throughout the most successful stint in thei...