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

Send us a text

Support the show

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

Send us a text

Support the show

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

Sup

Send us a text

Support the show