World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - Germany 0 Spain 1

And so the players in the World Cup Final have been decided. Join us for another one of our legendary "book-end" podcasts as we watch and ruminate over Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany. There's even a new game we can all play called 'Spot the Cliché'... what more could you ask for?

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - Spain 1 Portugal 0

Join us for another of our, by now, world-famous 'book-end' podcast. This time the chaps thoroughly enjoy Spain's 1-0 victory over Portugal.

If you're unfamiliar with the format of these podcasts, we record a segment before the game, at half time and just after the final whistle.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - England 1 Germany 4

The Sound of Football returns for another book-end podcast and what a doozy it is too as we cover England's horrifically spectacular 4-1 defeat to Germany.

Chris, Terry and Graham express mild optimism prior to the game, dismay at the half time score and utter despair at the full time result.

You can listen to our descent into madness here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - England 0 Algeria 0

Join Chris, Terry and Graham as we experience the terror of England's shambolic display against Algeria in their second game of the World Cup with another book-end podcast.

Laugh up your sleeves at our cautious optimism before the game starts.

Guffaw at our half time anguish.

Feel our pain as we look with mute horror at the prospect of elimination from the 1st Round.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - South Africa 0 Uruguay 3

Join us again for another edition of our increasingly popular "book-end" podcast.

This time Graham, Chris and Terry look forward to the South Africa v Uruguay game before kick off with some confident predictions, indulge in some Sid James shenanigans at half time and ponder the prospects of Uruguay's fortunes in the World Cup and reflect on the game's talking points once it's all over.

For those of you who have not read that excellent post about UK broadcasters on The Scotsman which we referred to on the podcast, it's right here.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - Germany 4 Australia 0

Chris, Graham and Terry return for a new podcast and it's time for another 'book-ended' edition as we discuss the Germany v Australia game before kick-off, at half time and after the final whistle.

We're rather pleased with this format and hope you find it entertaining. You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

World Cup Sound of Football Podcast - Who will be World Champions?

(WARNING - CONTAINS SPOILERS)

The World Cup is upon us and the Sound of Football podcast is back with a bumper preview edition.

Graham, Terry and Chris go through each group and predict who will finish first and second. Then we predict the winners of each game in every knock out stage all the way to the Final itself which will be won by...

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound Of Football Podcast 39 - Champions League Final 2010

Chris and Graham present The Sound of Football's first ever '3-Way Special' for the 2010 Champions League Final.

In an innovative and possibly ill-judged move, we recorded a show before, during and after a big game - namely the battle between Inter and Bayern at the Bernabeu Stadium.

We assessed the key players, the coaches, the tactics - in fact the whole shooting match - before checking out some of the more amusing Twitter messages floating around on the web during the final prior to reviewing the action after the event from Madrid.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Jeu Du Jour Podcast - Week 38

Chris returns for the final installment of Jeu Du Jour where the final secrets of the 2009-10 Ligue 1 season come to light - namely who has qualified for the Champions League, who has qualified for the Europa League and who's failed to qualify for either.

There's also a whistle-stop review of the season along with news of Laurent Blanc's switch to become the coach of the French national team after the 2010 World Cup.

Ooh la la! Thanks to those of you that have followed our reports on Ligue 1 this season... enjoy the final podcast.

Jeu Du Jour Podcast - Week 37

Chris returns for the penultimate Jeu du Jour report of the 2009/10 season. In it, there's a focus on those teams jostling for position in the Champions League and Europa League spots behind Marseille, plus there's news of who won what at the UNFP Awards last Sunday plus the provisional France squad for World Cup 2010 and a round-up of the closing action in Ligue 2.

What more could you ask for? Answer: A video clip showing the UNFP Goal of the Season 2009/10, scored by Mamadou Niang (Marseille) against Montpellier on 19 September 2009...



And now, the podcast...

Sound Of Football Episode 38 - The Premier League is finally over

Back with a full compliment, the chaps breath a sigh of relief now that the Premier League is finally over. We praise Chelsea for their title victory, offer a warning to Tottenham not to get ahead of themselves and suggest that Europa League qualifcation for Manchester City may not be a bad thing after all.

There is also a fond farewell to Soccerjens.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Jeu Du Jour Podcast - Week 36

With a look back on Wednesday night's games in Ligue 1, Chris hails the new kings in France - Marseille - and witnesses the signing of Le Mans' and Boulogne's death warrant - relegated with two games left to play.

Once again, there's an in-depth assessment of the teams challenging for European places behind L'OM and we check in with the teams at either end of Ligue 2 as the season enters its final week.

Enjoy...

Sound Of Football Episode 37 - Fulham reach the Europa League Finaarl

Sadly no Terry this week due to ill health, but Chris and Graham are back to review Crystal Palace's miraculous escape from relegation, plus there's a look at the final Premier League relegation situation, the Championship play-offs and a hearty pat on the back for Roy Hodgson's Fulham side.

There's also the answer to last week's competition where you could have won a gold car. What do you mean, you didn't enter?

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Jeu Du Jour Podcast - Week 35

Earlier in the week than normal, our third Jeu Du Jour podcast brings news of Week 35 in Ligue 1 including the relegation battle that won't die away and Marseille's failure to all but seal the title against nearest rivals Auxerre last Friday.

There's also a titilating look at Brest's promotion from Ligue 2 and PSG's weekend win in the Final of the French Cup against Monaco.

All that and lots more besides, so sit back, munch on a few onions and enjoy...

Jeu Du Jour Podcast - Week 34

Our second Jeu du Jour Podcast brings you news of Marseille's continuing dominance, Montpellier's continuing sequence of draws, Bordeaux's continuing capitulation and lots more besides including news of this weekend's French Cup Final.

Enjoy...

Sound Of Football Episode 36 - Relegation, promotion, relegation again and survival

This week, Terry recounts the traumatic events at Selhurst Park on Monday as Crystal Palace battled to stay in the Championship, then we look at the prospects of the newly promoted clubs from the English second tier.

After that, the chaps look at the prospects for the clubs relegated from the Premier League before slagging off Gold and Sullivan, not for the first time it must be said.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Jeu Du Jour Podcast - Week 33

In a change from what's gone before, SPAOTP brings you Jeu Du Jour in podcast form.

We figured our weekly articles were perhaps leaving you a little the worse for wear, so as we head into the last five or so weeks of the Ligue 1 season, we've changed tack to give you all the info you need in audio form.

The podcast can be listened to via our SoundCloud widget below, but sadly not from iTunes as things stand. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Enjoy...

Sound Of Football Podcast 34 - Easter recap

Join us for another edition of the Sound Of Football Podcast, back after our Easter Break.

This week, Chris and Graham discuss the Champions League, Europa League, Premier League, FA Cup and the Eurovision Song Contest.

Actually that last one's a lie, but you have to admit it's still a pretty long list of subjects, isn't it?

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound Of Football Podcast 33: The Premier League

This week, the chaps return to English domestic matters and discuss the title challenge at the top of the Premier League before evaluating the tribulations of West Ham and setting up the Jimmy Bullard fan club.

We apologise for the poor sound quality on this week's edition.

You can listen to the podcast here or if you right click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.

Sound of Football Episode 32 - Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

In a change to our usual programming, Graham's absence gives us an excuse to round up the comings and goings in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

We very much welcome your views and ask you to contribute to the podcast. As ever, we invite you to have a listen and let us know what you think.

You can catch the podcast here or if you right-click on that link, you can download the MP3. Alternatively, you can subscribe via the your reader of choice or via our iTunes feed.