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
57 episodes
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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1:15:45
CARLTON COLE - Career, WEST HAM Loans Manager, Media Man & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re joined by CARLTON COLE to chat about his upbringing and entry to football, the death of the traditional No. 9, West Ham's move to the London City Stadium, his Role as West Ham Loans Ma...
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1:27:17
Premier League STREAMING Service, COMMENTATING on NEW Coaches, Christmas Song & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about about how football ticketing prices are out of control and how the game will be affected by a Netflix style streaming service. We have our usual 'Three of the Best' (feat...
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1:04:39
MAGIC of the CUP, LIVERPOOL Should Win The PREM, Soulless Stadia & Martin's Busy Week
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Liverpool's form and how they SHOULD win the Premier League. We have our usual 'Three of the Best', Neil's VOICE OF PASSION is on fatigue and performance levels after int...
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1:11:21
SIR ALEX Giving Martin the HAIR DRYER, Two WORLD CUP Commentaries in ONE DAY, Tuchel's ENGLAND & End of Man City Era
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Man City's struggles, Martin's experience of commentating two Italia '90 games in one day (via a moped), the time Sir Alex Ferguson gave Martin the HAIR DRYER over leaked...
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1:34:20
DAVID PLEAT - Life as DIRECTOR of FOOTBALL, Saving LUTON, SPURS, Di Canio & ELTON JOHN
On this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett are joined by David Pleat to discuss everything, from his time as a Player, Player-Manager, Manager to being the Director of Football at Spurs. Crazy...
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1:06:29
Aguero Shirt Winner, Real Madrid, Man City & Arsenal STRUGGLES & MORE
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal’s struggles, the falle...
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