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Trouble with Football
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Trouble with Football

Hosted by Neil Smith · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 12 episodes

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Episodes
12
Last ep.
13 days ago
Avg length
32m
Booking Probability™
36
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Listen Score
16
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
46
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

Do you know what the Trouble with Football is? Enough is enough! I'm drawing up a list of the things in our beautiful game that annoy and frustrate us to send to the footballing big boss. Each episode I'll be joined by a prominent voice from across the football opinions landscape to tell me what they think the Trouble with Football really is... From the rise of social media, to those stupid tiny shin pads and everything in between. Nothing is off limits! Join the conversation and lets fix football. A 72Q Production

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About the host

Neil Smith hosts Trouble with Football, a sports show with 12 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Schadenfreude

Jun 7, 202638mEp. 13S1

In this weeks TwF we talk with Dean Scoggins, Head of Sport at The Sun Newspaper. We explore the evolving landscape of football media, fan behavior, and the pervasive issue of Schadenfreude in football culture. Discover

The Offside Rules

Jun 1, 202632mEp. 120

In this episode of 'The Trouble with Football', host Neil Smith engages with Stephen Goldsmith, co-host of the Wise Men Say podcast, to discuss the intricacies of being a Sunderland fan, the impact of the docu-series 'Su

International Squads

May 25, 202640mEp. 110

Join Neil as he chats with football broadcaster Josh Shreeve about his journey from playground commentator to BBC radio host, exploring the quirks of international squad selections and the cultural impact of football and

Time Wasting!

May 13, 202633mEp. 10S1

Tom Ward from Sky Blues Extra tells us about his beloved Coventry City & why Time Wasting is the real Trouble with Football! Surely something we can all get behind!

Cup Replays

Apr 28, 202633mEp. 90

In this episode Bournemouth fan and Podcaster Craig Beazley tells us why the abolishment of Cup Replays is the Trouble with Football.

Football's Diving dilemma

Apr 7, 202630mEp. 80

In this Episode social media star Alex Miller, best known as West Ham Fan 86 joins us to discuss his thoughts on the Trouble with Football....Diving. Alex also talk about his love of West Ham and his experiences followin

Decline of the Sat 3pm KO

Apr 1, 202631mEp. 70

This week Southampton fan, writer & Podcaster Glen de la Cour joins us to discuss what he feels is the Trouble with Football, the decline of the 3pm kick off.

Pundits & TV Coverage

Mar 23, 202634mEp. 70

In this episode Premier League Productions & PL Stories Producer Michael Pentti-Smith joins us to talk about his love for Ipswich Town, the Blue Monday Podcast and why Pundits and TV Coverage are the Trouble with Footbal

Cost of a Matchday

Mar 9, 202631mEp. 60

Joe Sayers Host of Albion Obsessed pod, part of the Sky Sports Fanalysis Team and occasional BBC Sport writer, gives us his thoughts on the Trouble with Football.... The cost of a matchday!

Player & Manager Interviews

Mar 2, 202635mEp. 40

Steff from the Game is about Glory Podcast tells us why he thinks Player & Manager Interviews are the Trouble with Football.

Social Media

Feb 23, 202631mEp. 30

In this episode Neil is joined by Mike Johnston, Mike Is a Multimedia Journalist at BBC Radio 5 Live Sport, a football content creator and host Of the Ealing Road Podcast Mike believes that the Trouble with Football is S

V.A.R

Feb 16, 202634mEp. 20

In this episode Neil talks to Ed Barker from the "no question about that" podcast. Ed a lifelong Manchester United fan tells us what he thinks is the Trouble with Football.... Video Assistant Referee... V.A.R! In footbal

Too many Kits

Feb 15, 202634mEp. 10

In our first episode, Dave Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast joins Neil to discuss what he thinks is the Trouble with Football... his answer? Too Many Kits! In football, its the irritations that keep us talking.

TwF Coming Soon

Jan 26, 20260mS1

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Audience demographics

Age
18-54
Consumer type
Sports fans

Topics covered

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Frequently asked questions

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Who is the host of Trouble with Football?

Trouble with Football is hosted by Neil Smith. The show is categorised under sports (soccer) and has published 12 episodes.

How many episodes does Trouble with Football have?

Trouble with Football has published 12 episodes.

What topics does Trouble with Football cover?

Trouble with Football regularly covers sports, soccer. It sits in the sports category, with a soccer focus.

Is it hard to get booked on Trouble with Football?

Trouble with Football is accessible for guests with genuine sports expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is Trouble with Football currently accepting guest pitches?

Trouble with Football hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Trouble with Football episodes?

Episodes of Trouble with Football average 32 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does Trouble with Football typically look for?

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