In this throwback edition, we look at the Champions League group draw. And remember Euro 2020... good times...
Part 1
We’re now halfway through the Euro 2020 qualification process. Many teams have already ‘banked’ a play-off place due to their progress in the UEFA Nations League from last year, but for other teams these next two months will decide everything.
Hello and welcome to the Total Football Podcast. I am your host Declan Harte and joining me today is Andrew Conway.
Andrew, do you fancy Ireland’s chances?
Part 2
Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Switzerland. Was any other result even possible? Fortunately, a 0-0 draw for Denmark against Georgia has handed Ireland control of the group
On Saturday it was announced that Javi Gracia has been sacked by Watford, to be replaced by the returning Quique Sanchez Flores. A literal step backwards…
Michael Owen and Alan Shearer have gone public in their hatred for one another. What international strike partnership will publicly turn on each other next?
Part 3
Last week in Monaco the Champions League group stage draw took place. While the draw itself hasn’t left many wondering what 16 teams will progress to the second round, it does make for a good launchpad for discussion as to European football as a whole. Last season all of the traditional top 5 league titles, i.e. Spain, England, Italy, Germany and France all saw their champions retain the crown. Last season also saw initial plans for a new Champions League format be put forward, involving promotion and relegation.
These two things leave us wondering, what is the future of European football?
Part 4
As the title race continues, will Liverpool’s winning run come to an end at Newcastle, and can Norwich pull off the unlikeliest of upsets against the champions? Doubtful…
Closing
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