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A half-time special as Jack embraces our iconic debutant Jimmy T on the centre spot, turns to the four stands and relishes the wholehearted cheer from the crowd. Jimmy’s deep love of Liverpool and all things beautiful on a grass, rectangular pitch are explored as Jack fires questions his compadre’s way to assess where Liverpool …
18.01.2022. Like the Marlin: A Liverpool FC Special Read More »
Continuing our celebration of the Africa Cup of Nations, Joe and Will chat the opening day’s matches as Cameroon launched a vital come-back against Burkina Faso with their talismanic striker, Vincent Aboubakar proving the difference. They also go over Ethiopia vs Cape Verde match, giving love to Kenny ‘Rogers’ Rocha Santos and captain Stopiro. To …
At the third attempt, Joe and Simon finally sit down for the first pod of the year to discuss the 1st leg of the Carabao Cup between Chelsea and Spurs, some Rangnick chat and give some AFCON LOVE. They pick up the top players for the tournament, exciting prospects, make some bold predictions and pose …
Christmas is around the corner and Joe and Simon bring you a bumper pod, chock full of football goodies. We talk about the fallout from Der Klassiker and the hot water that Jude Bellingham may find himself in, RB Leipzig’s sacking of Jess Marsch. Next, it’s over to Wembley for the Womens’ FA Cup, where …
It’s Joe & Will this week. The guys talk the success of the first ever JB Quiz Night before getting their teeth into the newest managerial offerings on the Premier League conveyor belt. In part two, it’s all about the money – specifically £200m and how Newcastle United should spend it better than Sam Allardyce …
It’s the latest edition of Jogo Bonito Football Social and much has happened. The guys talk Nuno’s sacking and Antonio Conte’s imminent arrival, going deeper into the malaise that has set in at Spurs. Simon’s delivers a short Neymar Jnr appreciation seminar (of which Joe and WIll are now converts), Will talks up the brilliance …
It’s End to End time again. In this edition, Will is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke. They talk through Jack’s recent work on the Saudi Arabia PIF Newcastle United takeover and the potential return of the European Super League. Their conversation also meanders through politics in football, fan tribalism, the growing divide between the …
It’s the latest edition of Jogo Bonito Football Social, and as Joe saunters lazily around upfront, thankfully he is flanked by two attacking forwards in the form of Will and Simon, who fully know how to coordinate a press. The guys chat the debacle or joyous victory or insanely fun spectacle, depending on your inclination, …
In our latest End to End instalment, Joe sits down with The Athetic’s Adam Crafton to discuss his recent article on the LGBTQ+ communities of Saudi Arabia. Adam’s work highlights the moral inequalities that have been borne out of the recent purchase of Newcastle United by KSA’s sovereign wealth fund PIF. Check us out at …
Jimmy is back as the host with the most and brings some love for our high flying locals, Plymouth Argyle. Simon plays through the problems and pain of Manchester United and Will swoons over Serie A. Part two sees the guys all discuss their Premier League managerial rankings – who is top and why is …
20.10.2021. Best in the World – Worst in the League Read More »
Jimmy takes the reigns as he, Simon and Teddy dive into AC Milan, Moneyball Brentford and the Europa Conference League in part one. Jimmy then describes the abhorrent situation in the NWSL. Finally, the guys break down City’s striking needs and who would make the best James Bond from the world of football. Check us …
In the very first episode of our End to End series where we will be interviewing some of our favourite voices in football and the wider community of the game, we are delighted to welcome The Mad Scientist. A cult hero of all things FM and master of throwback databases. Check us out at jogobonito.uk …
This week features Joe, Simon and George as they come together to discuss their BYO’s and the new powers that are Liverpool and Chelsea. George goes deep on the depressing news of Derby County’s demise, Joe gets excited about Ricardo Periera’s return to form and Simon gets Shakespearean as he recounts the events in fair …
It’s Joe, Si and Will talking their picks and highlights from the weekend’s Premier League and European action. They get into the ongoing ethical situations at Old Trafford and their worrying signs on the pitch, Chelsea’s rampaging form and Spurs bested by the promising Palace. Then it’s time to give some well-deserved love to the …
Part 1: With the transfer deadline passing, Joe, Jack, Si and a surprise late appearance from WIll, take a big swing at the players who will make difference across Europe this season. They pick their top signings and assess who did the best business with Saul, Sabitzer, Lookman all finding new clubs before the closing …
Back with a bang and plenty of goals! We get into Game Week One of the Premier League and indulge our overreactions based on a stellar opening weekend. Joe and Teddy talk Arsenal’s survival chances whilst Will ponders Lukaku’s chances of topping Werner’s maiden goal tally. Check us out at jogobonito.uk Read more
After a brief hiatus, we’re back to talk the all things Premier League season 2021/22. Joe and Will don their elbow patches and pick up the chalk to give each team’s transfer business a grade. We also give our thoughts on Messi’s departure from Barcelona to PSG after 21 years. Check us out at jogobonito.uk …
To celebrate England reaching the semi-finals of the European Championsships, Joe brings back Cindys Pearl and Loose Lips director Freddie for a proper in-person. They talk the progression of CP’s anthems from Footy+Lager to Europhoria, and how his live performance went down at Fambula Gardens at halftime. Freddie gives us the lowdown on the dangers …
In a collaboration with Loose Lips Record Label, we bring you an England special. Artist, Cindys Pearl has a penchant for anthemic football bangers after the release of his Football + Lager tune for the 2018 World Cup; and so, spurred on by the hopes of the England squad-‘Europhoria’ was born. Loose Lips director Freddie sat down the Cindys Pearl …
03.07.2021. Floodlights, Night life, Stadium Rife Read More »
Jack hosts a review of the Euro 2020 round of sixteen with Simon and Will providing the vibes for a week as momentous as it was entertaining. We get into England’s historic victory over Germany, the Italy vs Belgium super clash and the greatest ever night of tournament football where France, Switzerland, Croatia and Spain …
It’s Joe and Simon this week, as they pick over England’s group stage performances and mull over the looming obstacle in the next round (that would be Germany!). Has Southgate left it too late to execute his masterplan? WIll we regret our pragmatic style? For part two, the guys get sidetracked by the Germany vs …
More Euro round-up from the Jogo Bonito Crew. This episode sees Joe, Teddy & Will talk the highlights, low points, hopes and disappointments from the first week. We also discuss what international swaps would be good for both teams and most importantly, we send love and positive vibes to Christian Eriksen and all involved. Checkus …
Continuing Jogo Bonito’s roundup of the Euro’s. Jimmy, Mark and Simon come together to talk the England vs Croatia result, heaping praise on both Trips and The Yorkshire Kante. In part 2, they get all excited about the Scotland match coming up this Friday. The guys pose their lineups, predictions and discuss the merits of …
The Euros is upon us and giddy with excitement we gathered another bunch of Jogo Bonito members to chat dark-horses, preferred line-ups, possible winners and young talent who are gonna take the tournament by storm. Jimmy sits comfortably in the hosting chair as Jack and Teddy discuss the finer points of Gareth’s selection headache. Jack …
It’s time! Euro 2020(21?) is finally here. Joe, Mark and Will give their take and guide to what to watch out for as the continent prepares to do battle. England are put under the microscope as we discuss their chances, lineups and ponder international transfers before breaking down each of the six groups. We also …
In this bonus episode, the powers of Jogo Bonito bring together three of the crew’s Tottenham fans to discuss what exactly this season has been like. Joe, Josh and Andy thrash out the heady days of Son and Kane, Mou’s demise, that awful Carabao Cup experience, the ESL effect and Kane’s proposed exit strategy. All …
This week, Jimmy takes the hosting reins as Joe wanders blindly around Plymouth crowing about Poch. Thankfully, the Europa League and Champions League final provide sufficient distraction for Teddy and Simon to join Jimmy in more tactical and nuanced chat. The guys go over the Europa League Final and ask what exactly are Manchester United. …
Sunday’s edition brings you new signing realness in the form of Simon, who joins JB for a record fee of a bagel, 2 coffees and regular doses of Calcio chat. Joe, Teddy and Simon give the run-ins across Europe the once over (although we totally missed Spain!-yikes) as Dortmund look to scrap into the top …
This week’s edition brings together Joe, Will and the long-awaited return of Lewis, to talk the protests and Manchester United’s Old Trafford, last week. The guys ask questions of the Glazer ownership, and in light of the recent Super League fiasco discuss the ripple effect of fan protests on the current focus of footall governance. …
Teddy and Joe refuse to allow any other of the JB crew on for this week’s pod, as they simply wanted all the airtime to themselves to talk two absolutely outstanding European ties of football. Yes, the Champions League has reached the really fun part, the semi-finals; the guys go deep into Real Madrid vs …
A sombre and sweary tone for this week’s pod as Teddy is forced to witness five grown men become deeply emotional about something they were very worried about losing. Thankfully, the capitalists rocked up to thwart the hyper-capitalists, along with proof that people can make change (nod to the Chelsea fans), and some (sadly not …
23.04.2021. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Read More »
This Sunday we devote to a listener inspired question, regarding the landscape of coaching in England. Joe, Jimmy, Mark and Will discuss the currents issues affecting the England set-up and pose possible solutions along the way. Available on all podcast platforms. Come check us out at jogobonito.uk Read more
The Champions League is back and more importantly, so is Will. All sporting a variety of lockdown themed hairstyles, Joe (trusty topknot), Jimmy (Goonies extra vibes), Will (Kenickie) and MTT (designer greys)-come together to chat the stupendously good European football on show this week. Focussing on the City/Dortmund and the Liverpool/Real Madrid ties, the crew …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year..that’s right, Easter with it’s 4 day holiday vibe is here. Teddy is already at the beach and his been since Wednesday, which is why he was able to produce an Oddities XI of absolute pearlers, leaving Joe and Jimmy marvelling at his youthful brilliance. However, it all …
Keeping the family affair vibes rolling, Joe, George, Jimmy and Teddy return for more football chat. After everyone got excited about Xabi Alonso about possibly becoming the new Gladbach manager ( they disappointed that he wasn’t) we got all excited about his possbile coaching destinations and posed alternative coaching paths (not just for him). In …
A Friday episode ( due to Joe getting older) where we bring you World Cup Qualifying Realness. George joins Joe, Jimmy and Teddy to create a family affair where Jimmy begins the pod very positive about England and ends it somewhat deflated. We generally dismiss 343, get excited about Portugal’s talent and discuss the merits …
This Sunday, we switch our lense to wide angle and discuss two big topics coming out of football this week. Andrea Agnellis’ new proposal for a revamped Champions League format comes under scrutiny from the Haffs (father and son duo) and Joe gets all ‘continental drift’ and super landmasses as they ponder the effects of …
Back with you for our regular Sunday slot, this weekend Joe, Mark and hat-trick hero Jimmy Floyd review the Champions League action, marvelling at Edin Terzic’s energy, the unstoppable force that is Haaland and preview the next set of fixtures coming up this week. Available on all podcast platforms. Come check us out at jogobonito.uk …
Jogo Bonito brings you a midweek Premier League special, as Joe, Will, Mark and Jimmy make their way through this coming weekend’s primo fixtures and give a nod to all the lovely football this week. JImmy somehow manages to shoehorn Crawley Town into the pod and we all remember when Peter Odemwingie did that weird …
The Champions League is back. The gang of Joe, Will, Jack and Colin dive into this week’s tasty fixtures, giving love to Liverpool vs RB Leipzig and drooling over Mbappe’s performance against Barcelona, whilst covering next week’s match-ups. In Part 2 we return to the Premier League to discuss who will take those hallowed CL …
This Sunday’s episode sees Joe, Jimmy and Teddy take a look at how managers are often forgotten as human beings amid the clamour for newsworthy stories as they reflect on this week’s Editorial “How we like our managers.’ In part 2 we despereatly attmept to shine rays of hope on the bottom of the league, …
This Sunday sees Joe, WIll, Mark and Jimmy dive into Chelsea’s new managerial appointment, that of Thomas Tuchel. We explore his origin story and how coaches such as Ralf Ragnick helped shape his philosophy, and what to expect from him in the Premier League this season. In part 2, with the resurgent Manchester City taking …
We gather together this week armed with our League XI’s, to duke it out and discover who wins in All-Stars : The Gathering. Teddy brings his potent Premier League XI, Jimmy forgets about a certain player in La Liga, Will tries to change his Bundesliga goalkeeper last minute and Joe fields too many Serie A …
It’s Sunday, The Hutong Cafe is open and all is well with the world. In an unchanged line-up, Joe, Will, Mark and Jimmy (yes-we let him back on), shower love on Wayne Rooney’s career as he steps in to management. In part two, we seamlessly segue into players that could step into management, (think Aaron …
This Sunday’s episode features Joe, Will, Mark and Jimmy Floyd diving into a fullback discussion where all roads seem to lead to George Francomb, a transfer section where Jimmy decides not to spend any money and a chat about how Mauricio Pochettino will do at Paris Saint Germain. Enjoy your Sunday listen. Available on all …
Mark and Joe chat about the final positions of the Champions League Group stages, picking out the dark horses and strong contenders for the knockout stages. At some point Joe imagines Julian Nagelsmann as a Hollywood baddie and in part 2, they pick out the Manchester Derby to analyse as the pick of this weekend’s …
A post match recording with Joe, Jimmy Floyd annnnnnnnnnnd the return of Will, in which they dissect what went wrong with Manchester United’s performance against PSG. In part 2, the gang figure out who makes the best ‘Sons of Footballers who are also Footballers’ XI. Available on all podcast platforms. Come check us out at …
This week, Jack’s regales us with a certain ‘David’ story, Teddy dissects the stats of the recent injury build-up for Premier League players, and Mark and Joe argue over more David’s. We also collectively drool over the talents of Joao Felix and Jack Grealish. All with a lovely poem by Andy Blackwell to finish it …
22.11.2020 He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy. Read More »
Joe, Mark and Jimmy come together for the latest Jogo Bonito Football Social to discuss the major topics of this week’s football news, with Mark dissecting the removal of Greg Clarke from his position of FA chairman and what it means for English football. Joe tries desperately to get Scotland some love after their European …
It’s a Bonfire night – Zlatan special, in which Joe, George, Mark and Lewis heap love on the 39 year old Swede after his goal-scoring exploits in Serie A.George cheats on Bobby with his new flame, Diogo, as we discuss their new attacking option, and we all get excited about the Man City vs Liverpool …
In this week’s episode we look at the week that was as Jimmy Floyd, Jack and Joe run the rule over the Champions League teams, Jack talks about the importance of Marcus Rashford, whilst Jimmy is still lamenting the rising cost of the game, insisting its all football’s fault, while Will drops in a question …
Football’s shenanigans take centre stage in this week’s pod, as we let Jimmy Floyd let rip at the possibility of a European Super League, Youngy lords it up after his Dorset break with his fresh batch of hot takes. George lights a candle for Virgil and Joe concocts an entire section to lavish love on …
A live session extravaganza to offset the horror show that is England’s performances. Jack picks apart the 3/4/3 debacle, George ponders merit over performance regarding selection and Joe gets cheesed off by the whole affair. We also welcome our newest and youngest member to the JB crew. Available on all podcast platforms. Come check us …
A debut appearance for Teddy in this week’s episode, in which he shames us all with his football knowledge. Mark looks incredibly healthy whilst giving love to Villa’s performance, Jack poses solutions to the high line conundrum and chows down on crow pie and Joe just about contains himself over Spurs’ demolition job on Manchester …
This week on Jogo Bonito we have a debut appearance for Col, who can’t get Moysey’s Zoom meeting out of his head. Will Stares too long into the abyss that is Manchester United. Jimmy Floyd tells us why Inter are gonna win Serie A and Joe pokes verbal fingers into everyone’s eyesockets. Boom. Available on …
This week’s show, sees Will and Joe shower love on Son, George jump aboard the ThiaGo-Go train, while Mark declares Brighton as everyones second favourite team. We also join Team Havertz as Lampard struggles to find the right balance with his new toys. Available on all podcast platforms. Come check us out at jogobonito.uk Read …
Back for the start of the season, Jack and Lewis heap praise upon Leeds’ performance, while Joe silently dances to Mou Divison after an uninspired Spurs display. Mark renames the Everton midfield and poses Lewis the ultimate question: Would he sport a top knot? Available on all podcast platforms. Come check us out at jogobonito.uk …
This week’s pod sees Will cast shade on Mou’s top four chances in our quick fire round, Jack breaks down the England issues, probing the deeper lying problems of the English game while Joe has trouble saying his own name and shoehorns way too many Spurs references into one podcast. Available on all podcast platforms.Come …
In this week’s episode Joe and Will go deep on the England squad, asking questions of Southgate’s defensive choices, give their thoughts on the Messi/Barca stand off and ask the all important question; Which footballers would make great wrestlers? Available on all podcast platforms.Come check us out atjogobonito.uk Read more
In this week’s episode, Mark, Joe & Will delve into the Champions League final and talk the finer points of PSG and Bayern’s campaigns. We also grade the Champions League managers – school report style; toast the achievements of Sevilla, lament Mark’s teams cup loss and round-up the latest transfers. Follow us on Instagram | …
This week’s episode sees Joe, Will, Mark and Jack dissect the Champions League quarter finals . Mark is dressed for the occasion in a Quique Setien starter kit. Jack and Joe break down the games and talk the big problems for Barca. And Will enlightens the world with WhatsApp instructions. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHAT PSG finally …
This week’s episode sees Joe, Will and Lewis discuss the festival of football that is the 2020 Champions League. We get into City’s chances, Ronaldo’s greatness and Atalanta’s swashbuckling. There’s also purring and pondering over Pirlo and, of course, summer transfer season upon us. Follow, subscribe and share. jogobonito.uk Read more
This week’s epsiode sees Joe, Will and Mark dish out the Jogo Bonito end of the season awards. Some obvious, some debatable and some downright baffling. This is a long one, listeners – get comfy! Featuring poetry by Andy Blackwell, the JB crew sign off the first season with much laughter and embark on several …
In this week’s Jogo Bonito Football Social, George spouts nonsense about Todd Cantwell, Joe confuses TAA with TTD, Mark’s dog is suspiciously absent and Will, well Will is Carlo, and that’s just perfect. Oh, and we all agree that Atalanta are THE team to watch. Follow, subscribe and share jogobonito.uk Read more
In a collaboration with Loose Lips Record Label, we bring you an England special. Artist, Cindy’s Pearl has a penchant for anthemic football bangers after the release of his Football + Lager tune for the 2018 World Cup; and so, spurred on by the hopes of the England squad-‘Europhoria’ was born. Loose Lips director Freddie …
Continuing Jogo Bonito’s roundup of the English Premier League, we declare the Battle for Middle Earth…on. We also discover Will bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain Italian manager and George reveals a deep dislike for all things Roy. Darn good football talk with mates. Check us out at jogobonito.uk Read more
