Episode 808 - The state of it

Episode 808 - The state of it

In this episode I'm joined by Miguel Delaney to chat about his new book: 'States of play – How sportwashing took over football'. We discuss what sportswashing actually means, and how in this book we come to understand it's a very broad term to quickly describe how football, money and politics have become inextricably linked. We chat about the impact it has had on competitiveness in the game, why Roman Abramovich's arrival at Chelsea in 2003 opened a Pandora's Box, the Premier League's culpability, how FIFA and UEFA have failed to safeguard the game and instead jumped on the gravy train, and lots more. You can also win one of two copies of the book.


Buy Miguel's book here – https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Miguel-Delaney/States-of-Play--How-Sportswashing-Took-Over-Football--The/30152834 – or via your local independent bookstore.


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Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 157: It needn't be hell at LCL

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Arsecast Extra Episode 686 - 16.03.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 686 - 16.03.2026

In this episode we look back on Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton, beginning with discussion of a first half that saw the visitors come closest to scoring, although Arsenal were denied what was an obvio...

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Episode 867: Tough draw

Episode 867: Tough draw

In this episode I'm joined first by Kaya Kaynak to talk about Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening. We discuss team selection, the early yellow card for Robert Andrich and a p...

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Arsecast Extra Episode 685 - 09.03.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 685 - 09.03.2026

In this episode we look back on Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup 5th round win over Mansfield Town. We chat about a much changed Arsenal starting XI and formation, and one with two 16 year olds in it too. There ...

9 Mar 1h 29min

Episode 866: Moaners 0-1 "Time-Wasters"

Episode 866: Moaners 0-1 "Time-Wasters"

In this episode I'm joined first by Tom Canton to discuss Arsenal's 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday evening. The Gunners turned a shaky start into an early goal, and we chat about the key moments o...

5 Mar 1h 25min

Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 156: If you know your history

Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 156: If you know your history

In this special episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Arsenal fan Adam Salter, who has undertaken a project to fill in a lot of gaps around the history of Arsenal Ladies and has written ...

4 Mar 41min

Arsecast Extra Episode 684 - 02.03.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 684 - 02.03.2026

In this episode we look back on Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea. We discuss this Arsenal side's prowess from set-pieces, and while it might not be to everyone's taste, it shouldn't be dismissed so easil...

2 Mar 1h 43min

Episode 865 - Statements (Tim Stillman)

Episode 865 - Statements (Tim Stillman)

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman for a statements style episode. We take statements from our Patreon members that he has to either Strongly agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with....

26 Feb 1h 7min

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