After 17 years of success in audio, the book sees a debut for the boys in paper format, in a book that contains all the usual nonsense jokes, trivia and unparalleled analysis that draws in millions of listeners every month. As a bonus, readers will also find Max and Barry declaring their love for one another on a Guardian Blind Date. Barry: I have no shame in admitting that I love a good, or even bad, romcom. During the pandemic I developed a hopeless addiction to those Hallmark Christmas movies that all have the same saccharine sweet plot. Published: 30 Oct 2023 The gulf between the Premier League and the rest may never have been so wide On the podcast today; Newcastle begin their first Champions League campaign in 20 years with a possibly fortuitous point in Milan.

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Plus they’re joined by Wales' premier football fan Elis James in this pre-tournament extravaganza. Unfortunately for Lars Sivertsen Norway failed to qualify but it's always nice to have him around anyway. Join our chair, football commentator and journalist Robyn Cowen, as she invites Rushden, Glendenning and Wilson to talk about their book in this special livestreamed event. On the podcast today; the panel react to Jordan Henderson’s first interview since joining Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia – he spoke to David Ornstein and Adam Crafton of The Athletic.Alex Bowler acquired world rights directly from the authors, with the book scheduled for publication on 28th September 2023. The publisher says it will contain “all the nonsense jokes, off-the-wall trivia and occasional insightful remarks that draw in millions of listeners to the podcast every month". Live Russia-Ukraine war live: North Korea has sent a million artillery shells to Russia, says South Korea

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When will football price itself out of reach of the true fans who support and breathe the game every moment while financiers play with monopoly-type wages and transfer fees? AviPublished: 11:13 AM Aitana Bonmatí is a worthy winner of the Ballon d’Or – watching her play is a privilege Swansea’s Liberty Stadium and the Landore Park and Ride (left) pictured in May 2023. Photograph: Leighton Collins/Alamy Huish Park, Yeovil Town Published: 2 Oct 2023 US owners understand profit but do they appreciate clubs’ tradition and values? Should a fan’s right to support their football team be dependent upon that club’s ownership? Does Newcastle’s ownership by the Saudi Investment Fund make me morally obliged to stop cheering for them? Can we just accept that our club is our club, regardless of who are running the show? Michael Mand

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Barry: Republic of Ireland 1-0 England at Euro 88. A terrible, nerve-shredding game but a great result and arguably the happiest I’ve ever been after a football match. This is a question for Barry. When footballers spend a night or two in a hotel room, twin sharing, is it acceptable behaviour for a third footballer to arrive, a tad merry, and commandeer one of the two beds? I ask, because this is exactly what you did to me on a stag weekend in Banagher in the mid-2000s. We acted like professionals and turfed you out. Liam Presented by Max Rushden, with Robyn Cowen, Ed Aarons, Paul Watson, Kieran Maguire and Kevin Day. Produced by Silas Gray, with Joel Grove. Executive Produced by Max Sanderson. Published: 7 Oct 2023 How to beat Guardiola: City without Rodri offer Arsenal chance to press without fear How do you marry the recent anti-gambling rhetoric in the paper and podcast with the constant talk about cheeky bets from Barry? Don’t you feel you should have also held your hands up as part of the problem? JohnOn the podcast today: the panel discusses the upcoming European qualifiers. Can Scotland get under Spain’s skin again and book their finals place? And will Gareth Southgate dare to experiment with his England starting line-up?

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Elsewhere, Sid Lowe updates us on the big stories in Spain, including Mason Greenwood’s move to Getafe, the latest on Luis Rubiales and Jude Bellingham’s incredible start to life at Real Madrid. There were a couple of options for those heading to the Madejski from Junction 11 of the M4 in 2005. Photograph: Rob Read/Alamy Adams Park Stadium, Wycombe Wanderers Published: 18 Oct 2023 More than 80% of EFL players feel not enough done to keep them safe on pitch

Published: 21 Oct 2023 If Ratcliffe is to repair Manchester United he must first ask if Ten Hag is right man