Best Drogba Podcasts (2026)

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2025 Christmas Special — Predictions, Panic & the Tension Quiz! 30:57

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It’s Christmas, the fixtures are piling up, and it’s time to see who actually knew what they were talking about. In this festive special, we revisit our pre-season predictions to see which ones still have legs… and which ones are already wrapped up and thrown in the bin. Then it’s time for TENSION! — our nerve-shredding quiz where confidence disapp…

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The Historic One; Wenger’s Last Great Wembley Day - FA CUP FINAL 2017 32:49

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Arsenal arrived at Wembley bruised, written off, and supposedly in decline. Chelsea arrived as newly crowned champions, dominant, confident, and strong favourites. What followed was a final that flipped the script. Arsenal court controversy, Aaron Ramsey arrived right on cue once again, and Arsène Wenger outmanoeuvred Antonio Conte to deliver one l…

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How has punditry shaped our understanding of soccer, and what is its role in the modern game? 41:12

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This week, Graham and Taylor are diving into the world of soccer punditry: what they do, why they do it, the early pioneers, the importance of ex-players in generating greater understanding of the game itself, and the best (and worst) examples of modern punditry. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the …

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Marcus Flashford and the Full Pardew - FA CUP FINAL 2016 30:21

23d ago30:21

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Crystal Palace thought they’d written the ending. Jason Puncheon smashed them into the lead, Alan Pardew broke into that dance, and for about three minutes it looked like Wembley was about to witness a genuine upset. But then Wayne Rooney decided to turn into peak midfield Zidane and Fellaini started winning everything in orbit. Extra time brought …

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Toni Duggan: Fake eyelashes in the FA Cup final, selfies with Messi, and scoring in Soccer Aid | Could It Be Magic 50:25

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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with another episode as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome Lionesses legend Toni Duggan into the studio. They revisit Toni's two FA Cup triumphs with Everton and Man City, including the reaction she got from her teammates when she took to the pitch wearing fake eyelashes in 2010, and…

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Northern lights and summer soccer: all about the Norwegian top flight 28:16

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We continue to look at domestic soccer in the countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and this week it's our friends in the north: Norway. How has the Norwegian top flight evolved over the decades, why doesn't have the awesome name it used to have, a club that could never lose, and much much more! Plus, we ponder just how many goals H…

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Why do American and European stadiums look so different? 39:27

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Why do American sports teams constantly build shiny new stadiums while many European clubs play in the same grounds that their supporters grandparents' attended? In this episode, we dig into the cultural, economic, and fan-experience factors that explain why stadium life looks so different on each side of the Atlantic. We explore whether U.S. fans …

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How did Qatar arrive on the soccer landscape, and how has the Stars League been impacted by Saudi Arabia? 37:52

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On this episode, we’re unpacking the Qatari Stars League — what it is, how it works, and how it’s evolved. We run through the league’s biggest clubs and current powerhouse, the stars who’ve defined it, and what the overall level of play actually looks like compared to the rest of the Gulf and Asia. We also dig into how the league fuels the national…

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Red, White and Ruthless... FA CUP FINAL 2015 42:05

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Arsenal returned to Wembley looking to defend their crown — and turned the 2015 FA Cup Final into a masterclass. Walcott opened the scoring, Sánchez unleashed thunder, and Wenger’s men ran riot under the arch. Aston Villa were simply swept aside. A performance of control, flair and pure red-and-white ruthlessness. Join us as we relive the goals, th…

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The biggest and best rivalries of the Premier League Era 49:17

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This week, we're talking mind games, vegetables and voyeurism: it's the best rivalries of the Premier League era. From entire teams to managers to individual players... and even all the way down to team mates: we're talking it all! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN TH…

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Ivory Coast’s Soccer Factory: Where the Next Drogba Might Be Playing Right Now 36:57

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We dive into Ligue 1 LONACI, the top flight of Ivorian football. How did it start, who dominates it today, and how does it stack up against the continent’s best? We try to determine why the league isn't stronger, where the young talent tends to go, and ask how the domestic game feeds into the national team’s success. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Sean Dyche: Smashing a Semi-Final Penalty, Loving Set Pieces and Life as a Meme | Could It Be Magic 56:53

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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, returns as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome Sean Dyche into the studio just days before he was appointed Nottingham Forest manager. They revisit Chesterfield’s famous FA Cup semi-final run in 1997: the brilliant team talk by John Duncan before the game, the surprise pre-match call from Roy…

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Wenger's Great Escape... FA CUP FINAL 2014 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Arsenal show up dreaming of ending nine years of trophy-less pain. Hull City show up… and immediately turn Arsenal’s dream into a nightmare. Alex Bruce is desperate to make his dad proud, Santi Cazorla puts on a free-kick masterclass and Aaron Ramsey writes his name into North London folklore with a 109th-minute winner. This is The Final Countdown.…

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Is Tottenham a big club, and when exactly did "Spursy" become a thing? 41:28

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We come in peace, Spurs supporters! I promise you! No cheap shots or annoying jokes... or at least that's the goal. Instead, this week, we're looking at the present state of Tottenham Hotspur. Are they a "big club" and also why does that matter? Plus, when did "Spursy" go from being a self-deferential bit to an outright joke at the club's expense? …

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Soccer in Colombia: A 2026 World Cup primer 27:42

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We're continuing our look into domestic soccer in the countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and this week... it's Colombia! The country of Valderrama and James Rodriguez features one of the oldest leagues in South America, has had years-long breaks with FIFA, was unintentionally impacted by the Clinton administration, and keeps on k…

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The Broken Leg Final... FA CUP FINAL - 2013 38:42

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Manchester City arrive expecting a parade. Wigan Athletic turn up hoping for mercy. 90 minutes later? Ben Watson, a man with a broken leg and a dream, headbutts football history into existence. City’s billionaires are stunned and Dave Whelan is crying. Join us as we rewind to the FA Cup Final that made everyone believe in magic again — except Rober…

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What are some of the best training facilities in soccer today? 34:04

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Recording live from the TSS Podcast Training Facility, Graham and Taylor emerge from their state-of-the-art sleep pods to discuss all things training ground! When did teams first start building them, when did those construction efforts intensify, what are some of the best examples in world soccer, and much much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jermain Defoe: Missing an FA Cup Final, fixing West Ham and texting Xhaka 48:50

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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, returns for a new season as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome their old mate Jermain Defoe. Jermain opens up about his career across West Ham, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Sunderland, and the heartache of missing out on the 2008 FA Cup Final after being cup-tied.Ashley remembers the day Thierr…

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Soccer in Morocco: a 2026 World Cup primer 31:29

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This week, we're continuing our look into domestic soccer in the countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. It's time to talk Morocco. The national team of some of the biggest stars on the planet has not always been quite so relevant. How has soccer in the country evolved over time, why has it taken such a big jump more recently, what ro…

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Drogba and Wembley... The Perfect Partnership - FA CUP FINAL 2012 25:35

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It’s Wembley, it’s 2012, and somehow Andy Carroll is about to have the game of his Liverpool career. Chelsea, meanwhile, are busy juggling an FA Cup final with the small matter of a Champions League final in Munich. Didier Drogba does what Didier Drogba always does in a cup final, while Liverpool discover that leaving it late isn’t always a great s…

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A brief history of The Special One: the life and times of Jose Mourinho 36:33

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With the news that Jose Mourinho has returned to Portugal to once-again coach Benfica, we take a lengthy look back at The Special One's career. How did he first rise to prominence? What are the major sources of that giant chip on his shoulder? What was he like at his peak and what caused him to fall off in recent years? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠…

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A New Era begins... FA CUP FINAL - 2011 30:23

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A classic David vs Goliath final as the newly rejuvenated Man City take on Tony Pulis' "old school" Stoke. We talk about Yaya Toure's status amongst the legends of this new look Manchester City team as well as the Stoke players that may well be the cast of walking with dinosaurs. This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great fin…

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Has it become more common to sack a manager? 40:05

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This week, it's time to get fired! We're talking managerial sackings. Who makes the decision? Why might a club part ways with a manager? How do they let him or her know? Plus, the impact on results (or occasional lack thereof)! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TS…

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Everything you need to know about the Primera Division, Argentina's top league 33:29

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It's the league of Boca and River... and so, so much more! That includes a confusing league structure, a collection of incredibly talented clubs with incredibly impressive histories, a tenuous relationship with promotion and relegation, and much much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like an…

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42: Strength & Conditioning, Shori Sasaki - From Japan to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano: Immersion in Spanish Culture and the Soccer World 37:23

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**Sit-down interview in Spain** This episode features Shori Sasaki, a strength and conditioning coach for La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano 2 in Madrid. He shares his bold journey from Japan to Madrid, strategic process to learn Spanish and immerse himself in the soccer world to earn an opportunity with a La Liga club. He earned his Bachelor's degree at Ore…

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All about free kicks, including ideal distances for shooting and greatest takers of all-time 21:03

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This week, we're tackling all-things freekick! When did they first become a part of the game? How have they evolved over time? What is the difference between direct and indirect opportunities? Plus, ideal distances for shooting, greatest takers of all-time, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! S…

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Shots Time! Are a bicycle kick and an overhead kick the same thing? What makes a volley a half volley, and more! 27:30

4M ago27:30

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Why are there so many words for a shot? What is an overhead kick and is it different than a bicycle kick? Can a tatty-toe-bash be aesthetically pleasing? Those questions and more answered as we delve deep into the world of screaming efforts fired on target. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like a…

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All about the K League: decentralization, domestic development, Champions League successes, and much more! 28:01

4M ago28:01

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With the Republic of Korea qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, it's time to take a deeper look at domestic soccer in the country. How does Asia's oldest professional league work? What role did decentralization play in helping (or hurting) the growth of the sport? Who are the league's most famous players and most accomplished clubs? How does the leag…

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Football is Back - 2025/2026 Season Predictions 29:05

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We jump headlong into the new season with some outrageous and (maybe) ill-informed predictions. We're talking top scorer, relegation candidates, title-winners, first manager to get the sack and some astonishingly bold "left-field" shouts. So come and have a laugh AT us or join in with your predictions in the comments! This is The Final Countdown. A…

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Are La Liga matches coming to the USA? 35:33

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We're recording this one in mid-August 2025, with the prospect of European league games happening in the United States once again back in the news! What's been approved and what obstacles remain? Plus, what this could mean for future domestic games being played internationally, the impact it could have on American soccer (and interest therein), and…

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SUMMER 2025 - What We Missed 30:06

5M ago30:06

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It's a jam-packed episode this week as we catch up on the biggest talking points of the summer! We're talking transfers, MOTD controversy, the torture that was Man Utd vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, the pleasant surprise of Crystal Palace's FA Cup Victory and of course, the tragedy of Diogo Jota's passing. This is The Final Countd…

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What is a transfer request, how does it work, and what happens when a club doesn't want to sell? 28:30

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In honor of the transfer window (and one protracted saga in particular), Graham and Taylor look at the process of demanding a transfer. How is a transfer request lodged? What options does a club have once they receive the request? Do they actually tend to work out, or can they be disastrous? Plus, we take a look at a few examples when forcing a tra…