(WE'RE BACK!) The Football Hour on Sino Radio: 13th June
The boys are back for the summer, and back for good. We'll save the apologies for the podcast. But basically Alex & The Football Hour has moved to a live radio show every Tuesday evening 7-8pm on Spectrum Sino which you can listen to online or on DAB in London. Dom shall be returning to the podcast in the very near future. #Football #England #Ranieri #Sanchez #AFC #MCFC #Lacazette #Terry #AV...
33m Jun 15, 2017
33m
CHAIRMANS & OWNERS: Football's Modern Problem?
Poor ownership of our football clubs is causing major fractions between fans, clubs, The FA and the Football League. There's a multitude of issues when you analyse this issue. Money, culture, tradition and values are but a few of the talking points we cover on this podcast. It's right that this podcast gets released this week because Leicester City's owners made a big decision which shook foo...
15m Mar 05, 2017
15m
THE CHAMPIONSHIP: The Race for the Premier League
Here at The Football Hour we're big fans of the championship. It's gritty, competitive and it's constantly churning up surprises. Newcastle, Brighton, Huddersfield, Leeds, Reading, Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham, Norwich, PNE and Barnsley are all fighting for 3 promotion places. This podcast is a big one, it's longer than any pod we've ever done before because there's so much to talk about. Is ...
39m Mar 03, 2017
39m
LEICESTER CITY: Snakes Bring Success After King Claudio Is De-Throned
It's mad how success brings failure and joy is followed so closely by pain. Leicester are experiencing a backlash at the moment, as a country we praised them last season. Slum Dog millionaire story a complete fairytale happened but that dream died when the players forced their title winning manager out of the club. Claudio Ranieri has been knifed in the back but he has left with the respect of...
16m Mar 02, 2017
16m
WORST PLAYER FOR EACH PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB: Part 2
The Football Hour have decided its time to choose which player from every Premier League side is the worst for their clubs. The player must have 10 appearances this season. We’ve done it alphabetical so Part one was released earlier in the week, go back and listen if you missed it. It was from AFC Bournemouth to Man City This is Part two, Manchester United to West Ham United. Some of the pic...
23m Mar 01, 2017
23m
WORST PLAYER FOR EACH PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB: Part 1
The Football Hour have decided its time to choose which player from every Premier League side is the worst for their clubs. The player must have 10 appearances this season. We’ve done it alphabetical so Part one we will decide the best players from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City. Then on Tuesday, we will release Part two, Manchester United to West Ham United. So make sure you’re subscrib...
22m Feb 26, 2017
22m
BEST PLAYER FOR EACH PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB: Part Two
The Football Hour have decided its time to choose which player from every Premier League side is the best for their clubs. We’ve done it alphabetical so Part one was released earlier in the week, go back and listen if you missed it. It was from AFC Bournemouth to Man City This is Part two, Manchester United to West Ham United. This is a difficult one because each fan sees player’s importance...
19m Feb 24, 2017
19m
BEST PLAYER FOR EACH PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB: Part One
The Football Hour have decided its time to choose which player from every Premier League side is the best for their clubs. We’ve done it alphabetical so today in part one we will decide the best players from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City. Then on Friday, we will release part two, where we look at Manchester United to West Ham United. So make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast, so tha...
25m Feb 22, 2017
25m
ENGLAND NATIONAL TEAM: World's Biggest Underachievers
The Football Hour was asked politely on Twitter @TheFootballHour (follow us now!) to do a podcast about how the England football team is so rubbish. Of Course we thought it would be a great idea. Players, managers, formations, the media, the fans, the FA & Wembley Stadium are just a few of the many things we discuss. When we talk (RANT) about England it always makes for a great listen, well,...
15m Feb 20, 2017
15m
TEAM OF THE SEASON: Our Manchester XI
Last week it was London this week it’s Manchester. It’s about time The Football Hour picked our best sides made up of United & City players. At the moment both clubs aren’t competing at the heights they wished at the beginning of the season. However, it seems both clubs will spend until they reach the top. It's fantastic for the Premier League that Mourinho & Guardiola are once again reignit...
22m Feb 19, 2017
22m
PLAYER POWER: The biggest problem in Football?
Sanchez, Costa, Payet, Ozil & Sterling are a group of men with immense power, not that sort of power because if it was that sort of power, Ozil and Sterling wouldn’t be on the list. Player Power is the power I am speaking of and that is the subject of the podcast. It seems on the face of it that clubs and especially fans are bearing the Chris Brunt of this issue. Fans give these players huge...
16m Feb 18, 2017
16m
PREMIER LEAGUE SURVIVAL: Who's Staying Up?
Bournemouth, Swansea, Middlesbrough, Leicester, Hull, Crystal Palace and Sunderland are dicing with death at the foot of the Premier League table. Three of these sides will be playing Championship football next season and three will be counting their chickens and their Premier League millions because they survived. With Bournemouth you could ask (Eddie) HOWE the hell have you got sucked into ...
26m Feb 17, 2017
26m
TEAM OF THE SEASON: Our London XI
Alex & Dom love making imaginary teams and today's podcast is no different. The boys pick their best team from all of the teams from around the capital, there are some disagreements in regard to individual players however both can agree their respective teams would dominate the division. Remember to Follow & Tweet us your London XI on Twitter @TheFootballHour. #EPL #CFC #AFC #THFC #COURTOIS ...
18m Feb 10, 2017
18m
HOW TO DEVELOP MILLIONAIRE FOOTBALLERS: Too Much, Too Young?
Rashford, Sterling, Lukaku, Dele Alli, are young talented multi-millionaire footballers. These guys are heroes to many around the world, but what's stopping them from becoming the worlds greatest? Why do players, especially in the Premier League fail at reaching the next step? This podcast delves into the issues surrounding young player development. MONEY, LOANS, PLAYER WILL POWER are key fact...
18m Feb 08, 2017
18m
CHELSEA V ARSENAL REVIEW: Arsenal Awful, Chelsea Cruising
So Chelsea battered Arsenal 3-1 to open this weekend's PL weekend. Alex & Dom analyse what went so wrong for the Wenger's Gunners, and so right for Conte's Blues. Both of the boys launch scathing attacks at Arsenal (which from Dom, isn't entirely suprising whatsoever) So make sure to LISTEN NOW and follow us on Twitter @TheFootballHour #AFC #CFC #WENGER #CONTE #ARSENAL #CHELSEA #ARSENALFANT...
20m Feb 06, 2017
20m
LAMPARD APPRECIATION PODCAST: Is he the greatest ever English midfielder?
Lampard retired this week. So Alex & Dom have decided to make a podcast about his illustrious career And also look at whether he is the greatest English midfielder of all time? The boys have very differing opinions on this. Listen now!! Remember to follow and tweet us @TheFootballHour and subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes #LAMPARD #CFC #KTBFFH #EPL #FOOTBALL #RADIO #PODCASTS #SOCC...
16m Feb 05, 2017
16m
CHELSEA FC: Is the title race over?
Chelsea are currently 9 points clear and if they beat Arsenal this lunchtime it could be 12 before the other title rivals has even kicked a football. Alex & Dom analyse their performance v Liverpool midweek & is there even a title race? Is it all wrapped up for the South West London side. #CFC #CHELSEA #CONTE #COSTA #LUIZ #TERRY #KANTE #FOOTBALL #RADIO #PODCASTS #SOCCER #EPL #BPL #PREMIERLEAG...
15m Feb 04, 2017
15m
LEICESTER CITY: Champions to Championship
As a nation we were all transfixed by this underdog story, a team who were fighting relegation in 2015, going and winning the premier league the following year, it was a little bit crazy. It didn't feel right, but it happened and how happy did it make us feel? Sorry Spurs fans. The dream has stopped and if Leicester aren't careful, this dreadful season can become a nightmare. They don't want...
19m Feb 03, 2017
19m
STURRIDGE V ROONEY: Who's having the worst season?
There was a time, not too long ago, when Rooney and Sturridge were England's best players. That time is not now, both seem shadows of their former selves. Wayne may have broken the United all-time goalscoring record however there's no hiding over the fact he's been very poor this season. But, who is having the worser season? Well, it's hard to tell because both of them sit on benches a lot ...
12m Feb 01, 2017
12m
ARSENAL FC: Gunning For The Cup, Grasping For The League
It’s the dilemma; Arsenal fans go through at the turn of every year. “God, we’re actually looking quite good” But, the moment that thought is processed, another darker one enters “For God Sake, don’t get too excited, we’ll just bottle it” Arsenal at this moment in time, have a slim chance of catching Chelsea. However, it is dependent on whether Arsenal can go to Stamford Bridge on the 4th o...
17m Jan 31, 2017
17m
LIVERPOOL FC: Contenders to Crisis in 7 Days
“I’m sorry” were the words Jurgen Klopp used after his sides 3rd home defeat in 7 days. It leaves us thinking, is the season over for the Scousers? Well, if they lose to table toppers Chelsea midweek, the title challenge is DEAD for the REDS. Alex and Dom are back and in much better form than Klopps team. Is Henderson and Can the central midfield partnership for the future? Is Mane getting be...
16m Jan 30, 2017
16m
LEAGUE CUP REVIEW: Quarter Finals
Dom is here to bring you a full round-up review and analysis of what happened in this week's EFL Cup Quarter-Final games. He looks at each game's action and what happened and what does it mean for the respective clubs and their seasons. Remember to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes, just search 'The Football Hour' Also remember to follow us on Twitter @TheFootballHour #EFLCUP #LIVER...
13m Dec 01, 2016
13m
STEVEN GERRARD: Appreciation Podcast
This player has given a lot to football, so it is quite right we give a lot of praise to Gerrard once he announces he has retired. Steven Gerrard is a goal scorer, a defender and an all-round excellent midfield player. He could do almost anything. Alex Mearns is just a regular football fan who presents football podcasts because of players like, Steven Gerrard. He decided to show his appreci...
12m Nov 25, 2016
12m
BEST OF THE WORST XI: Sunderland, Swansea City and Hull City
We pick the best 11 players from the 3 worst teams in the Premier League, to make a team, which would hopefully avoid relegation. Sunderland, have improved in recent weeks, but are still looking like a side which are hanging onto their Premier League status. The Swans, are just having a nightmare of a season, its probably the first time since the team got promoted, seasons and seasons ago tha...
15m Nov 24, 2016
15m
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REVIEW: Spurs crash out, Leicester cruise through
Alex & Dom have a look at Tuesday's games between Spurs & Monaco and Leicester & Club Brugge and look ahead to tonight's games featuring Arsenal, Celtic & Man City. Remember to subscribe on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @TheFootballHour #UCL #ChampionsLeague #Spurs #Leicester #Pochettino #Lloris #Monaco #Son #Dier #Slimani #Okazaki
16m Nov 23, 2016
16m
LEEDS UNITED: Stay Positive
Leeds lost 2-0 to Newcastle, after 2 Gayle goals. It was a weird match, for a match that has been anticipated for what seemed like months over the international break. It felt a little flat from the whites. Newcastle on the other hand showed their class, a top team, with a top manager, who pay top wages. This Leeds podcast from Alex Mearns, is a rallying call to all other LUFC fans to stay ...
12m Nov 22, 2016
12m
PREMIER LEAGUE: Giroud Heads, Mata Strokes, Rooney Drinks & Mourinho Doesn’t Moan
The Premier League is back and it was an early one for Manchester United and Arsenal on Saturday. Rooney didn’t start, but we all know he doesn’t like early starts. Despite their captain’s absence, Mourinho's men were very decent, you couldn’t say the same about Arsenal. The gunners who have their sights set on a title, just weren’t the same side this weekend. BUT……… It ended 1-1, Giroud c...
18m Nov 21, 2016
18m
PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland get their 1st win of the season, Leicester lose again
Welcome to part 2 of our Premier League Review where we are looking at all the teams fighting to avoid the drop this season. We look at Sunderland's 1st win of the season & whether it's going to ignite their season or whether come post-international break they'll be the same old side. Also discuss how poor teh Champions, Leicester City, have performed so far. As well as discussing the likes ...
13m Nov 09, 2016
13m
PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool & Chelsea run riot, Arsenal & City drop points
Dom was joined by Callum Denning to discuss and analyse this weekend's action regarding the teams going for the title. With Chelsea & Liverpool both winning by 5 goal margins and City & Arsenal dropping points, who's the new favourite for the title. #EPL #PREMIERLEAGUE #ARSENAL #MANCITY #LIVERPOOL #CHELSEA #SPURS #EVERTON #AFC #MCFC #LFC #CFC #THFC #EFC #WENGER #GUARDIOLA #KLOPP #CONTE #POCHE...
22m Nov 08, 2016
22m
TITLE WATCH: Best Bits
This our best bits montage from our Title Watch podcast series where we discussed all the teams chances of winning the league this year. #TITLEWATCH #PREMIERLEAGUE #EPL #AFC #CFC #MCFC #MUFC #LFC #THFC #EFC #WENGER #CONTE #GUARDIOLA #MOURINHO #KLOPP #POCHETTINO #KOEMAN #OZIL #SANCHEZ #COSTA #HAZARD #AGUERO #STERLING #DEBRUYNE #ZLATAN #IBRA #POGBA #COUTINHO #FIRMINO #MANE #KANE #SON Presented ...
57m Nov 07, 2016
57m
ARSENAL V TOTTENHAM: All Time Premier League XI
On today's podcast the boys are doing another joint all time XI, but this time it's Arsenal & Tottenham (or Arsenal & Bale and Modric) Do you agree with our team? If not? Let us know your's by tweeting us @TheFootballHour Remember to subscribe & leave us a review on iTunes #Arsenal #Spurs #AFC #THFC #PremierLeague #NLD #Rivalry #EPL #BPL #Seaman #Dixon #Campbell #Adams #Cole #Pires #Modric ...
16m Nov 06, 2016
16m
PREMIER LEAGUE: Our Team of the Season
This is Dom & Alex presenting to you their TOTS so far (Note: this was recorded before this weekend's action) They definitely have some different opinions on who's been the best players so far this season? Do you prefer Dom's team or Alex's team? Let us know your team by leaving a comment or tweeting us @TheFootballHour
24m Nov 05, 2016
24m
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REVIEW: City dominate Barca & Spurs poor in defeat
Today Dom & Alex look back at this week's Champions League action predominantly looking back at the results for the English sides. City dominated BarcaArsenal come through Bulgaria unscathedSpurs poor in defeatLeicester still to concede Remember to subscribe & leave us a review on iTunes, just search The Football Hour. #UCL #CHAMPIONSLEAGUE #MCFC #THFC #AFC #LCFC #DeBruyne #Ozil #Alli #Morga...
27m Nov 03, 2016
27m
TITLE WATCH: Everton FC
Today's Title Watch episode is a bit of a debatable one? Alex thinks Everton are worth talking about in this tight race at the top as they are currently sitting 6th in the Premier League table only 5 points off the top & we've done an episode on Man Utd who are lingering in mid-table, so Mearns thought why not Everton? Dom on the other hand thought this pod was a pointless idea? However as y...
15m Nov 02, 2016
15m
AGÜERO V COSTA: Who's the League's best striker?
On today's podcast the boys analyse who's the league's best attacker? Are you team #Costa or team #Aguero? Let us know? #COSTA #AGUERO #CFC #MCFC #EPL #PREMIERLEAGUE #CHELSEA #CITY Presented by Alex Mearns & Dom BettsEdited by Dom Betts
12m Nov 01, 2016
12m
BALLON D'OR: Our Team of the Year
The 30-man shortlist has been revealed so Alex & Dom decided, after the successful Man Utd & Liverpool all-time XI podcast, to pick their XI of 2016 fro the shortlist and there were definitely some varying opinions from the boys. LISTEN NOW!!! Remember to subscribe to us and leave us a review on iTunes! #BALLONDOR #FIFA #CR7 #RONALDO #MESSI #SUAREZ #NEYMAR #VARDY #MAHREZ #BALE #MODRIC #KROOS...
21m Oct 31, 2016
21m
TITLE WATCH: Tottenham Hotspur
The boys on The Football Hour were unsure whether spurs could challenge again for the league, like they did last season? Going the whole of the start of the season unbeaten is a good response from spurs, to silence the doubters. Can they keep the run going and actually win the clubs first premier league title? It’s a big ask, but you might have a better idea after listening to this podcast. ...
12m Oct 29, 2016
12m
TITLE WATCH: Liverpool FC
Klopp is currently wowing every football fan at the moment, his passion and energy certainly rubs off on his players. Liverpool are sitting joint top of the league with City and Arsenal. At the start of the season the boys on The Football Hour were undecided whether Liverpool could finally win their first premier league title, Dom even said they wouldn’t make the top 4. We have reanalysed ou...
15m Oct 28, 2016
15m
LEEDS UNITED: A Club To Be Proud Of
Leeds United defeated Norwich at Elland Road to progress to the quarter finals of the league cup. The game was a tight match, like many Leeds games this season, so tight it went all the way to penalties. The hero was surprisingly, outcast Marco Silvestri who saved 3 of Norwich’s 5 pens. This podcast is about more than just the Norwich game, it’s about the change in atmosphere around Leeds Uni...
13m Oct 27, 2016
13m
TITLE WATCH: Manchester City
It is 6 games without a win for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola now, but his side do remain top of the Premier League, albeit on goal difference. It was a tremendous start for City, the passing, the pep, the players weren’t making mistakes. But, now the same players are making mistakes. Letting in cheap goals is costing them big. Are these mistakes going to cost them the title? Have a list...
15m Oct 27, 2016
15m
TITLE WATCH: Arsenal FC
The boys at The Football Hour have very contrasting views when it comes to Arsenal and the clubs hopes for the title. Alex, is impressed, so much so that he puts the gunners as favourites for the title. Dom, is not impressed, well he’s impressed with the gunner’s form but not convinced it will continue and push the team towards the title. Are Wenger’s Arsenal going to win the title? You’ll h...
8m Oct 25, 2016
8m
TITLE WATCH: Chelsea FC
Antonio Conte is breathing new life into his Chelsea side with a switch up of formation. He is bringing his trusted 3-4-3 formation over from Italy and it is working. After crushing defeats at Arsenal away and Liverpool at home, Conte was in danger of losing the faith of the fans, pundits, players and most importantly the owner. He had to prove his worth against to former blues boss Jose Mour...
9m Oct 24, 2016
9m
TITLE WATCH: Manchester United
The series is called ‘Title Watch’ but if United aren’t careful, we might change this podcast name to ‘Europa League Watch’ after getting a solid point to Liverpool at Anfield, Mourinho was ready to go back to his former club Chelsea and prove that they should not have sacked him. It Didn’t go to plan!1234-0 That is embarrassing, in this podcast we discuss whether Mourinho has it in himself t...
12m Oct 24, 2016
12m
CHELSEA v MAN UTD: Mourinho Return or Mourinho Revenge?
On today's podcast we look ahead to the huge Super Sunday game where Jose Mourinho will be returning to Stamford Bridge as Manchester United's manager. Dom & Alex discuss whether it'll be a happy return for Mourinho and whether he'll be welcomed back or will Jose be seeking revenge on his former employers? LISTEN NOW! To find out what the boys think! Remember to follow us on Twitter @TheFoot...
14m Oct 22, 2016
14m
CHAMPIONSHIP PODCAST: Newcastle & Dwight Gayle are running this league!
Dom & Alex were joined once again by Joe Ovenall to discuss everything Championship as the boys haven't done a podcast on the most competitive league in the world since before the season started. The boys look at the league title contenders after the first couple months of the season & how their own teams are faring as well. Remember to subscribe and leave us a rating & review on iTunes, and ...
20m Oct 21, 2016
20m
BARCA v CITY REVIEW: 'Nou City ? Not quite yet, Pep
After last night's 4-0 drubbing at the Camp Nou, Alex analyses what went wrong for England's supposed shining light in Europe. Is Pep too naive? Should Agüero have played? All the main questions are answered as well a comparison to the University of Westminster's game vs Canterbury Christ Church yesterday. It's a MUST LISTEN! Remember to join the discussion by following us on Twitter @TheFoot...
10m Oct 20, 2016
10m
ARSENAL FC: Title Contenders or Just Riding Their Luck?
On today's podcast Alex & Dom discuss Arsenal's good run of form and whether it makes them genuine title contenders or if Arsenal have just been riding their lucky in recent weeks? Remember follow us on Twitter @TheFootballHour & subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. Presented by Alex Mearns & Dom BettsEdited by Dom Betts Alex - @AlexMearns7Dom - @Domanom_ #Arsenal #AFC #Wenger #Walcot...
10m Oct 18, 2016
10m
LEICESTER CITY: "Don't forget, it was a miracle!"
Today's podcast is talking everything Leicester City. They've been receiving a lot of stick from the media but Dom & Alex feel this isn't warranted whatsoever. They discuss how people are forgetting how much of a football miracle it really was & how lightning could strike twice as they are definitely performing in the UEFA Champions League Presented by Alex Mearns & Dom BettsEdited by Dom Be...
8m Oct 17, 2016
8m
LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED: All Time Best XI's
Alex is joined by Joe Ovenall in Dom's absence to discuss their all-time best Liverpool & Man Utd best XI's ahead of the showdown on Monday Night Football. Presented by Alex Mearns & Joe OvenallEdited by Dom Betts Alex - @AlexMearns7Joe - @JoeOvenall7Dom - @Domanom_ Remember to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes & follow us on Twitter @TheFootballHour #MUFC #KLOPP #MOURINHO #MNF #LIVERPOOL ...
19m Oct 15, 2016
19m
The Wayne Rooney Debate
Dom & Alex who have very different opinions on the whole Wayne Rooney situation go head to head in arguing if Rooney is still key to England? If he's just "another player" in the squad? Or if he should even be in it at all? Remember to subscribe & leave us a review on iTunes. Presented by Alex Mearns & Dom BettsEdited by Dom Betts #Rooney #England #Southgate #WorldCup #Euros #FA
14m Oct 11, 2016
14m