The Joy of Football

By: The Revive Lounge
  • Summary

  • The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.

    Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World!

    On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface.

    So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football!

    Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd.

    © 2024 The Joy of Football
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Episodes
  • DAVID PLEAT - Life as DIRECTOR of FOOTBALL, Saving LUTON, SPURS, Di Canio & ELTON JOHN
    Nov 18 2024

    On this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett are joined by David Pleat to discuss everything, from his time as a Player, Player-Manager, Manager to being the Director of Football at Spurs. Crazy stories of Di Canio flipping tables, fielding three Goalkeepers at Anfield, Elton John buying fish & chip, and MORE! An episode not to be missed.

    Pick up your copy of David's book - "Just One More Goal: The autobiography of David Pleat" here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-One-More-Goal-autobiography/dp/1785909061

    We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan Smith, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in a raffle on a Patreon, so keep an eye out for those!

    Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6EQRqNwP8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Raffle: https://www.patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast/shop/signed-fifa-copies-raffle-618038?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!

    Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg

    Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5

    Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/

    Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF

    Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/

    Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com

    02:55 What Got DAVID into Football
    05:25 Playing for Notts Forest
    10:25 Being Persuaded to Sign for Luton + How Football has Changed Medically
    17:46 Martin's Match Programme from David’s Playing Days
    19:42 Transitioning from Playing to Coaching
    25:30 Differences Between Managing Superstars at Spurs vs Players at Luton
    30:35 Could Pep Manage a Smaller Team?
    32:45 Three Goalkeepers in One Match at Anfield??
    37:36 Why do Big Teams 'Fall Off'?
    43:02 Life as a Sporting Director at Tottenham
    45:08 Harry Redknapp as ‘Director of Football’ at Portsmouth
    58:18 Amazing Paulo Di Canio Story
    01:01:18 - Controversial Dismissal at Tottenham + Elton John's Fish & Chippy
    01:03:15 The Book & it's Proceeds Going to Charity (Where to Find It)

    Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz

    Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/

    A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:
    Nick Parmenter
    Hillary Abbott
    Daniel Butigan
    Tommy Mck

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Aguero Shirt Winner, Real Madrid, Man City & Arsenal STRUGGLES & MORE
    Nov 12 2024

    On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal’s struggles, the fallen giants of Huddersfield, the impact of Korean and Japanese players in football today, we compare the likes of Alan Smith and Kai Havertz, and Neil gives Martin a CD??

    We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in a raffle on a Patreon, so keep an eye out for those!

    Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6EQRqNwP8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Raffle: https://www.patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast/shop/signed-fifa-copies-raffle-618038?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    Neil was in Newcastle to see a Chelsea result that we won’t talk about…)

    Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!

    Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg

    Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5

    Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/

    Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF

    Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/

    Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com

    00:00 Intro
    02:27 Catch up & Aguero shirt WINNER
    05:54 Comparisons
    18:25 There Used to be Giants! (Huddersfield)
    28:03 Letter from the Gantry
    35:23 We Need to Talk About (Man City, Real Madrid & Arsenal)
    55:38 Three of the Best
    1:21:15 Stoppage Time (A Gift for Martin!)
    1:25:20 Where to Find Us

    Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz

    Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/

    A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:
    Nick Parmenter
    Hillary Abbott
    Daniel Butigan
    Tommy MckArsenal’s struggles, the fallen giants of Huddersfield, the impact of Korean and Japanese players in football today, we compare the likes of Alan Smith and Kai Havertz, and Neil gives Martin a CD??On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal’s struggles, the fallen giants of Huddersfield, the impact of Korean and Japanese players in football today, we compare the likes of Alan Smith and Kai Havertz, and Neil gives Martin a CD??

    We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in a raffle on a Patreon, so keep an eye out for those!

    Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6EQRqNwP8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Raffle: https://www.patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast/shop/signed-fifa-copies-raffle-618038?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    Neil was in Newcastle to see a Chelsea result that we won’t talk about…)

    Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the Wo

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • ALAN SMITH on MAKING FIFA, Phone Calls from SIR ALEX, WINNING the LEAGUE at Liverpool & SO Much MORE
    Nov 4 2024

    On this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Alan discuss their time providing their voices for FIFA, moments on the gantry, commentary, Football Journalism, Alan’s career, Anfield 89, phone calls from Sir Alex and so much more.

    We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in a raffle on a Patreon, so keep an eye out for those!

    Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6EQRqNwP8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Raffle: https://www.patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast/shop/signed-fifa-copies-raffle-618038?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    Neil was in Newcastle to see a Chelsea result that we won’t talk about…)

    Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!

    Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg

    Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5

    Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/

    Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF

    Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/

    Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com

    00:00 Intro
    03:11 FIFA Talk
    12:17 Alan Smith Early life
    23:40 Joining Leicester from Non-League
    26:30 Playing with Gary Lineker
    28:23 Dramatic Promotion & Life in the Top Flight
    31:42 Transferring to Arsenal + Rejecting Man United!
    35:06 Anfield 1989 (Craziest Final Day!)
    47:57 Scoring the Winner in Cup Winners Cup Final
    50:41 Life After Playing
    54:40 SIGNED FIFA GIVEAWY

    Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz

    Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/

    A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:
    Nick Parmenter
    Hillary Abbott
    Daniel ButiganOn this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Alan discuss their time providing their voices for FIFA, moments on the gantry, commentary, Football Journalism, Alan’s career, Anfield 89, phone calls from Sir Alex and so much more.

    In this clip, hear what it was like to win the League, on the final day, in the most extraordinary way, snatching it from Liverpool away at Anfield!

    We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in a raffle on a Patreon, so keep an eye out for those!

    Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6EQRqNwP8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Raffle: https://www.patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast/shop/signed-fifa-copies-raffle-618038?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    Neil was in Newcastle to see a Chelsea result that we won’t talk about…)

    Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!

    Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg

    Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5

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