The Sound of Football Podcast
@sofpodcast.com
Since 2009. Independent football podcast. New eps every Tuesday.
Posts by @firefli.es
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Website: sofpodcast.com
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Posts by @firefli.es
Other voices: @terryduffelen.com and @janbilton.bsky.social
Website: sofpodcast.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/GxnWvbSVKG
Weekly newsletter: soundoffootball.substack.com
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Sound of Football Podcast 642 - The smell of the game
The chaos at the end of the match between Liverpool and Man City laid bare the most fundamental problem with VAR: it makes the game less joyful
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NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun... The chaos at the end of Liverpool v Man City proved one again that you can’t have consistent laws in football without giving up what seems like common sense. If VAR is bad now, the future looks even bleaker.
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“So how does Nuno approach this match? His priority will be, rightly, prioritising Premier League survival. So does he put out a strong side and risk injures and fatigue to key players, or does he put out a second string and risk “doing a Palace””
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/week...
What could be more romantic than sitting down to watch a load FA Cup fourth round games ❤️
@firefli.es on HULvCHE & BIRvLEE
@terryduffelen.com on STOvLEE & HEAvRAN
@garyandrews.bsky.social SYDvADU & BTNvWHU
@janbilton.bsky.social on AVLvNEW
What could be more romantic than sitting down to watch a load FA Cup fourth round games ❤️
@firefli.es on HULvCHE & BIRvLEE
@terryduffelen.com on STOvLEE & HEAvRAN
@garyandrews.bsky.social SYDvADU & BTNvWHU
@janbilton.bsky.social on AVLvNEW
Weekend Boxset: Something for the weekend
Hull v Chelsea, Sydney v Adelaide, Burton v West Ham, Aston Villa v Newcastle, Birmingham v Leeds, Stoke v Fulham, Hearts v Rangers
blog.sofpodcast.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM
“So how does Nuno approach this match? His priority will be, rightly, prioritising Premier League survival. So does he put out a strong side and risk injures and fatigue to key players, or does he put out a second string and risk “doing a Palace””
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/week...
What could be more romantic than sitting down to watch a load FA Cup fourth round games ❤️
@firefli.es on HULvCHE & BIRvLEE
@terryduffelen.com on STOvLEE & HEAvRAN
@garyandrews.bsky.social SYDvADU & BTNvWHU
@janbilton.bsky.social on AVLvNEW
What could be more romantic than sitting down to watch a load FA Cup fourth round games ❤️
@firefli.es on HULvCHE & BIRvLEE
@terryduffelen.com on STOvLEE & HEAvRAN
@garyandrews.bsky.social SYDvADU & BTNvWHU
@janbilton.bsky.social on AVLvNEW
Weekend Boxset: Something for the weekend
Hull v Chelsea, Sydney v Adelaide, Burton v West Ham, Aston Villa v Newcastle, Birmingham v Leeds, Stoke v Fulham, Hearts v Rangers
blog.sofpodcast.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/week...
What could be more romantic than sitting down to watch a load FA Cup fourth round games ❤️
@firefli.es on HULvCHE & BIRvLEE
@terryduffelen.com on STOvLEE & HEAvRAN
@garyandrews.bsky.social SYDvADU & BTNvWHU
@janbilton.bsky.social on AVLvNEW
What could be more romantic than sitting down to watch a load FA Cup fourth round games ❤️
@firefli.es on HULvCHE & BIRvLEE
@terryduffelen.com on STOvLEE & HEAvRAN
@garyandrews.bsky.social SYDvADU & BTNvWHU
@janbilton.bsky.social on AVLvNEW
Blimey, Atleti not messing around in their Copa del Rey semi. 4-0 up at HT v Barcelona
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Blimey, Atleti not messing around in their Copa del Rey semi. 4-0 up at HT v Barcelona
At Leuven watching Arsenal Women in the Champions League. Obviously built on an old multipurpose ground - you can still see the old running track
February 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
At Leuven watching Arsenal Women in the Champions League. Obviously built on an old multipurpose ground - you can still see the old running track
The PL table of the last 20 games makes stark reading:
February 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The PL table of the last 20 games makes stark reading:
Spurs should go the Carrick route and get Ryan Mason in
February 11, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Spurs should go the Carrick route and get Ryan Mason in
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun... The chaos at the end of Liverpool v Man City proved one again that you can’t have consistent laws in football without giving up what seems like common sense. If VAR is bad now, the future looks even bleaker.
Sound of Football Podcast 642 - The smell of the game
The chaos at the end of the match between Liverpool and Man City laid bare the most fundamental problem with VAR: it makes the game less joyful
www.sofpodcast.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun... The chaos at the end of Liverpool v Man City proved one again that you can’t have consistent laws in football without giving up what seems like common sense. If VAR is bad now, the future looks even bleaker.
Post a banger that isn’t in English. youtu.be/rtoDSzaA60o?...
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Post a banger that isn’t in English. youtu.be/rtoDSzaA60o?...
I mean, doing this to team mate is one thing, but doing it to one who carries a rifle is another level.
February 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I mean, doing this to team mate is one thing, but doing it to one who carries a rifle is another level.
Gary Neville loves VAR but only wants it to correct narrative he doesn’t like
February 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Gary Neville loves VAR but only wants it to correct narrative he doesn’t like
Changing our name to the Smell of Football
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Changing our name to the Smell of Football
Smell of the game?
February 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Smell of the game?
Slot fancies his chances in the Europa League
February 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Slot fancies his chances in the Europa League
Women’s Biathlon *sends skeet*
February 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Women’s Biathlon *sends skeet*
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“But if you’re tired of people slipping over on ice, sliding down hills on tea trays, or artificially enhancing their johnsons in an effort to jump further than anyone else, then this promises to be a fascinating match.”
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/week...
What are going to watch this weekend? Here are our picks to go with some birthday cake
@firefli.es on AIRvSTM and RSOvELC
@terryduffelen.com on BHAvCRY and LIVvMCI
@garyandrews.bsky.social on WSWvMCY and JUVvLAZ
@janbilton.bsky.social on MNUvTOT
What are going to watch this weekend? Here are our picks to go with some birthday cake
@firefli.es on AIRvSTM and RSOvELC
@terryduffelen.com on BHAvCRY and LIVvMCI
@garyandrews.bsky.social on WSWvMCY and JUVvLAZ
@janbilton.bsky.social on MNUvTOT
Weekend Boxset: Happy birthday, 115 charges
Airdrie v St Mirren, Western Sydney v Melbourne City, Man Utd v Spurs, Real Sociedad v Elche, Brighton v Palace, Liverpool v Man City, Juve v Lazio
blog.sofpodcast.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“But if you’re tired of people slipping over on ice, sliding down hills on tea trays, or artificially enhancing their johnsons in an effort to jump further than anyone else, then this promises to be a fascinating match.”
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/week...
What are going to watch this weekend? Here are our picks to go with some birthday cake
@firefli.es on AIRvSTM and RSOvELC
@terryduffelen.com on BHAvCRY and LIVvMCI
@garyandrews.bsky.social on WSWvMCY and JUVvLAZ
@janbilton.bsky.social on MNUvTOT
What are going to watch this weekend? Here are our picks to go with some birthday cake
@firefli.es on AIRvSTM and RSOvELC
@terryduffelen.com on BHAvCRY and LIVvMCI
@garyandrews.bsky.social on WSWvMCY and JUVvLAZ
@janbilton.bsky.social on MNUvTOT
Weekend Boxset: Happy birthday, 115 charges
Airdrie v St Mirren, Western Sydney v Melbourne City, Man Utd v Spurs, Real Sociedad v Elche, Brighton v Palace, Liverpool v Man City, Juve v Lazio
blog.sofpodcast.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/week...
What are going to watch this weekend? Here are our picks to go with some birthday cake
@firefli.es on AIRvSTM and RSOvELC
@terryduffelen.com on BHAvCRY and LIVvMCI
@garyandrews.bsky.social on WSWvMCY and JUVvLAZ
@janbilton.bsky.social on MNUvTOT
What are going to watch this weekend? Here are our picks to go with some birthday cake
@firefli.es on AIRvSTM and RSOvELC
@terryduffelen.com on BHAvCRY and LIVvMCI
@garyandrews.bsky.social on WSWvMCY and JUVvLAZ
@janbilton.bsky.social on MNUvTOT
Have I missed the cake?
Happy birthday, 115 charges!
Happy birthday, 115 charges!
Just in case you didn't know already, tomorrow will mark three years since Manchester City were first charged with 115(or so) breaches of Premier League rules.
Party bags for everyone!
Party bags for everyone!
February 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Have I missed the cake?
Happy birthday, 115 charges!
Happy birthday, 115 charges!
Reposted by The Sound of Football Podcast
This belter starts tomorrow.
Japan's J.League is moving to an August-June calendar this year. What are those 60 teams going to do all year?
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The J.League is in the middle of changing its football calendar in a World Cup year – this is the innovative plan to make it work
Introducing the 100 Year Vision League, the reward-laden bridge between J.League seasons
hpbp.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
This belter starts tomorrow.
Just in case you didn't know already, tomorrow will mark three years since Manchester City were first charged with 115(or so) breaches of Premier League rules.
Party bags for everyone!
Party bags for everyone!
February 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Just in case you didn't know already, tomorrow will mark three years since Manchester City were first charged with 115(or so) breaches of Premier League rules.
Party bags for everyone!
Party bags for everyone!
Reposted by The Sound of Football Podcast
The Oddjob Pod returns to a regular schedule for 2026.
Our first episode of the year is a celebration of the classic N64 game GoldenEye 007.
www.oddjobpod.com/2026/02/cele...
Our first episode of the year is a celebration of the classic N64 game GoldenEye 007.
www.oddjobpod.com/2026/02/cele...
Celebrating Goldeneye 007
Want to feel old? Last year the Goldeneye 007 video game for the N64 turned 30 years old. This game is and remains one of the most celebr...
www.oddjobpod.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The Oddjob Pod returns to a regular schedule for 2026.
Our first episode of the year is a celebration of the classic N64 game GoldenEye 007.
www.oddjobpod.com/2026/02/cele...
Our first episode of the year is a celebration of the classic N64 game GoldenEye 007.
www.oddjobpod.com/2026/02/cele...
Reposted by The Sound of Football Podcast
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun...
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
Sound of Football Podcast 641 - An extra special one
Has Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's last-gasp winning goal against Real Madrid proved the doubters wrong about the new format Champions League?
www.sofpodcast.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun...
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
Don’t blame us, there were like 6 when we started
There are too many podcasts
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Don’t blame us, there were like 6 when we started
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun...
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
Sound of Football Podcast 641 - An extra special one
Has Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's last-gasp winning goal against Real Madrid proved the doubters wrong about the new format Champions League?
www.sofpodcast.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2026/02/soun...
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
This we cover a goalkeeper changing the narrative around the Champions League, the close of the transfer window, Arsenal women becoming world champions and Rodri questioning the neutrality of referees. LISTEN NOW
Reposted by The Sound of Football Podcast
DFB Pokal tonight.
If you're in the UK Leverkusen v St Pauli are on the DFB Play app which is freeeeeee!
If you're in the UK Leverkusen v St Pauli are on the DFB Play app which is freeeeeee!
February 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
DFB Pokal tonight.
If you're in the UK Leverkusen v St Pauli are on the DFB Play app which is freeeeeee!
If you're in the UK Leverkusen v St Pauli are on the DFB Play app which is freeeeeee!
Could be a turning point in the title chase in Portugal. Porto could have gone 7 points clear but are losing to third bottom Casa Pia and down to 10 men with 10 to play. Sporting up next.
February 2, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Could be a turning point in the title chase in Portugal. Porto could have gone 7 points clear but are losing to third bottom Casa Pia and down to 10 men with 10 to play. Sporting up next.