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Two clubs. One podcast. Endless drama. From Stamford to Old Trafford is where Chelsea and Manchester United fans go head-to-head on all things football — with a mix of hot takes, nostalgia, and pure Premier League chaos. Expect laughs, debates, and the occasional meltdown after a dodgy VAR call.
Unknown Host hosts Don't Blame The Ref, a sports show with 27 episodes published.
The domestic season is officially dead and buried, but the football chaos is only just getting started! 🚨 In this absolute blockbuster of an episode, we are breaking down the madness that has the entire football world a
Wembley hosted an absolute tactical chess match (or a total snore-fest, depending on who you ask), and Manchester City are your FA Cup Champions! We break down a historic but grueling 1-0 Final where Chelsea's Wembley cu
The Premier League and La Liga just delivered a weekend that changed everything. From a "boring" night in Sunderland that secured Manchester United’s future to a physical confrontation in Madrid, we are breaking down the
Is this the end of Chelsea Football Club as we know it? Just 106 days. That’s all Liam Rosenior got before the BlueCo axe swung once again. Today, we are breaking down the absolute carnage at Stamford Bridge. From the ta
In this episode, we dissect the tactical fallout from a seismic weekend in the Premier League, beginning with Manchester United’s disciplined defensive masterclass in their 1-0 "smash and grab" victory over a toothless C
In this week’s episode of Don’t Blame the Ref, we dive deep into a weekend of tactical brilliance and officiating chaos, starting with Manchester City’s clinical 3-0 dismantling of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. We break do
In this week’s explosive emergency deep dive, we’re breaking down the shocking leaks and tactical gambles defining Thomas Tuchel’s potential 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup, where the "safe" era of selection
This week on the pod, we’re diving into a pivotal weekend of Premier League action that has completely reshuffled the race for Europe. We break down Manchester United’s commanding 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Traf
The Premier League scriptwriters are outdoing themselves. This episode dives into a weekend of high-stakes drama that has completely reshuffled the Champions League places, starting with a North East thriller before head
Can Liam Rosenior turn Chelsea’s tactical promise into points, and is Michael Carrick the permanent answer at Old Trafford? This week, we’re shifting our focus to the blue half of London and the red side of Manchester fo
Two tight games. Two frustrating results. Plenty to unpack. This week we break down Everton 0–1 Manchester United at Goodison Park, where a single decisive moment separated the sides. We analyse the goal that won it, Uni
We break down a big Premier League weekend, starting with Manchester United’s 2–0 win over Spurs — a game that swung on Cristian Romero’s red card, changing the balance completely. We analyse how United took control, Spu
We break down a big Premier League weekend with proper football chat. First up, Chelsea vs West Ham — what went right, what went wrong, and whether Chelsea are actually improving or still living moment to moment. Then it
We go full fan mode breaking down Manchester United’s massive 3–2 win away at Arsenal. Chaos at the Emirates, huge moments, and pure United mentality on display. We talk big goals, clutch performances, and how United han
We start with a deep dive into the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco, unpacking the controversy that dominated the aftermath. From major refereeing decisions to flashpoints during and after the match, we break
We take a comprehensive look at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, reviewing the tournament’s key storylines from the group stages through to the semi-finals. From early shocks and surprise eliminations to dominant favourit
We break down the sacking of Rúben Amorim and ask how much blame truly lies with the manager. What went wrong on the pitch, where the results fell short, and whether Amorim was ever set up to succeed. The conversation th
We break down the sacking of Rúben Amorim and ask how much blame truly lies with the manager. What went wrong on the pitch, where the results fell short, and whether Amorim was ever set up to succeed. The conversation th
This week on the pod, we break down two major managerial talking points. First, the fallout from Enzo Maresca’s sacking — what went wrong, whether it was inevitable, and how much responsibility sits with the board versus
In this episode, we take a direct look at the most recent Premier League games for Chelsea and Manchester United—and neither side escapes criticism. Chelsea’s latest form has been worrying. A 3–1 home defeat to Leeds exp
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