The Joy of Football
The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.
Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World!
On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface.
So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football!
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Episodes
63 episodes
Portugal WIN Nations League, Spurs SACK Ange, Martin at The Club World Cup & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, first is Martin's Letter from the Gantry in preparation for his commentary duties at the upcoming Club World Cup. Then Neil and Martin discuss the tournament and what it means for the game....
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1:09:11
Attending Chelsea's ECL FINAL, Doué vs Yamal, The National League PLAY-OFF & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss their travels (Martin's prior to his commentary days, and Neil's more recently at Chelsea's Europa Conference League Final triumph). Then we have comparisons, featur...
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1:18:14
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 t...
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1:12:55
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 ...
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1:25:14
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 the...
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1:12:15
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...
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1:11:30
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, t...
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1:12:42
Manchester United & Tottenham's Seasons, TOO MANY Sackings & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Manchester United & Tottenham's Seasons. Will it be a success if one of them wins the Europa League? Neil's VOICE OF PASSION is on the amount of changes/sackings...
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1:23:18
What is MURDERBALL, Has There Been Anyone Like Salah, and Why is Atmosphere Dying?
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin have have a new segment “Is This A Fantasy“, where they discuss Murderball, and how it’s used in football training sessions. We also have our usual “Three of the Best” discu...
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1:15:40
Saka RETURNS, KDB & Muller Leaving, GK’s 6 Second Rule CHANGED, Ipswich Town & MORE
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin have the usual “Three of The Best” where they talk about Saka’s return, Kevin De Bruyne leaving City, Thomas Muller retiring + more, Neil dissects his distate for the way mo...
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1:23:37
"Cheers, Geoff" - GUEST Geoff Shreeves - Fifa, FIGHTING Fergie, the Start of Premier League at Sky Sports & Much More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by the one and only Geoff Shreeves.They discuss Geoff’s life and times, from working at Sky, contributing to Fifa with Martin (and his famous catchphrase),...
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1:07:00
BIGGEST Giant KILLINGS In Football & JOF Turns 1-Year Old
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, we're turning 1-year old! Neil and Martin discuss the biggest 'Giant Killings' in football, and Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on some of the dicey situations Commentators undergo to re...
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1:20:26
NEWCASTLE Win A TROPHY, So Who’s The New ‘Underachievers’?
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Newcastle finally winning a trophy! And, as such: who are the new “underachievers”. Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is naturally all about Newcastle too, and we have...
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1:16:31
The GREATEST Non-League Manager EVER? - Geoff Chapple
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by former Woking manager: Geoff Chapple!They discuss Geoff’s career, the ups and downs, leaving jobs over lack of contracts, winning MULTIPLE FA Trophies,...
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1:09:49
WHO is the Most Natural GOAL SCORER Ever?
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the most 'natural' goal scorers from ever decade (starting with 1950). Martin's Letter from the Gantry is on West Ham.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch...
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1:13:44
Amazing ASTON VILLA, More POOR Refs, Inside Brentford & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin 'Need to Talk About' Manchester City & Newcastle. What has happened to City, and can Newcastle finally win a trophy? Neil has a nice VOICE OF PASSION (for once) discussi...
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1:12:53
Is There ANYONE Like Messi, Manchester United Relegation, Last Merseyside Derby, Struggling Chelsea & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin compare players to the one and only Lionel Messi, we have 'We Need To Talk About' featuring the struggles of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Then it's on to 'Th...
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1:37:39
OVERPRICED Tickets, Undercooked Spurs, Torres 'Round the Keeper & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the the time Martin commentated an England ...
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1:28:35
Is Football DECREASING, Arsenal's Youth, Father/Son Footballers & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss the state of football. Is it delining? Has it already? Martin's Letter from the Gantry is about Arsenal's Youth players, we have comparisons of football Dads and the...
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1:27:50
JOEL WARD On Football THEN vs NOW, Micky Stewart & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re in The Munch and Wiggles coffee shop, where we have our usual Three ...
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1:15:46
MATT JARVIS - Playing for England, Becoming a DOF, Gay Magazine Covers & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by MATT JARVIS to chat about his playing career, On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by MATT JARVIS to chat about his playing career, the road to ...
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1:08:44
When LAMPARD, JOHN TERRY & DROGBA BATTERED NEIL, The FA Cup 3rd Round & MORE
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast Martin and Neil discuss the recent FA Cup 3rd Round (including Arsenal vs Manchester United), compare Liverpools players past and present, dive into English Managers, and go over the unique ...
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1:12:47
TROY DEENEY on Being a CAPTAIN at WEMBLEY in an FA CUP FINAL
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're joined by Troy Deeney, as we discuss the beauty that is the FA Cup.On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're joined by Troy Deeney, as we discuss the beauty that ...
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1:28:47
MARTIN TYLER Q&A, His Players of the Season SO FAR & MORE
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're down a Neil Barnett, but Martin is giving his picks for Players of the Season (so far), and answering viewer questions.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce an...
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1:04:43
FESTIVE FOOTBALL STORIES, The 1963 BOXING DAY Meme, & MORE
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re taking a trip down memory lane to hear all of Neil and Martin's Festive Football Period stories. From Martin’s first commentary, to chasing a Television Lorry after a game.
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