“Alonso accused of doing what he was asked to at Real Madrid!” On Monday, Xabi Alonso left his job as coach of Real Madrid after only seven months in charge following their 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. #football #soccer #alonso #realmadrid #mbappe

⚽ Today on Football Weekly ⚽ Sid Lowe joins us to talk about what went wrong for Xabi Alonso after his departure from Los Blancos. @maxrushden.bsky.social is joined by @barryglendenning.bsky.social, @philippeauclair.bsky.social and Dan Bardell 🎙️ Listen or Watch now!

Today's @footballweekly.bsky.social is now live. AFCON, League Cup, PL preview, Xabi Alonso and Wenger's latest offside wheeze on the menu; with @maxrushden.bsky.social, @barryglendenning.bsky.social, Dan Bardell and myself, plus added @sidlowe.bsky.social. www.theguardian.com/football/aud...

⚽ Africa Cup of Nations special ⚽ 🙌 The panel provide the latest on all things Afcon. 👀 The semi-finals are Egypt v Senegal, Nigeria v Morocco, which nation will lift the coveted trophy? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social , @osasuo.bsky.social and @jonawils.bsky.social

‘It is statistically the biggest FA Cup upset ever.’ The FA Cup holders, Crystal Palace, have been dumped out by non-league Macclesfield. Is this proof there's still magic in the FA Cup? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social

⚽ THE MAGIC OF THE CUP IS ALIVE ⚽ 😱 Non-league Macclesfield Town produce the shock of the round, knocking out current FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. 😬 Manchester United were dumped out by Brighton. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social

FA Cup special pod Any questions for the panel? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social 👇👏

Afcon pod special. Any questions for the panel? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @osasuo.bsky.social @jonawils.bsky.social

‘It’s seven red cards in all competitions, it’s clearly a problem.’ When will Chelsea players stop seeing red? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social

‘These players make memories that lasts for decades, generations even.’ Antoine Semenyo gets perfect Bournemouth swansong before big move to Manchester City. The Football Weekly panel discuss. @maxrushden.bsky.social @jonathanliew.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social

💐 Semenyo signs off his Bournemouth career with a 95th-minute winner against Spurs. 😱 There was late, late drama at St James' Park. 😬 Manchester City drew a third consecutive game. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jonathanliew.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social

Any questions for the panel? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jonathanliew.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social 👇👌🎙️

‘They’re a diabolical team.’ West Ham are seven points from safety after their 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the London Stadium. The Football Weekly panel examine where it has gone so horribly wrong for West Ham this season. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social

🌳 Nottingham Forest come out on top in the relegation 'six-pointer' with West Ham. 👀 Can Coventry hold on to top spot in The Championship? 🤔 League One roundup. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social , @sannyr.com @georgeelek.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkqF...

Tomorrow’s @footballweekly.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @sannyr.com @georgeelek.bsky.social Any questions?

‘I think the fans have lost faith in Ineos’ In October Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed that Ruben Amorim could only be judged in three years. Three months later and Amorim has been sacked by the United hierarchy. @maxrushden.bsky.social @beardedgenius.bsky.social

🚨 Manchester United emergency pod 🚨 😬 Ruben Amorim has been sacked after an ill-fated, 14-month stint in charge of the club. 🤔 Where did it all go wrong for the respected Portuguese coach? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social, @brewin.bsky.social @beardedgenius.bsky.social

There was news of another big dismissal mere minutes after we finished recording this Ruben Amorim/Man Utd emergency Football Weekly podcast this morning, so expect a @maxrushden.bsky.social voicenote followed by a Ryan Mason/WBA emergency podcast tomorrow ... www.theguardian.com/football/aud...

AMORIM SPECIAL @footballweekly.bsky.social With @beardedgenius.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jacksonjamie.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/aud...

“I’m sorry for Fifa. I’m sorry for Infantino. And sorry for football.” @nickames82.bsky.social spoke with Zvonimir Boban recently about the Fifa Peace Prize and the cosy relationship Fifa has with the US regime. @maxrushden.bsky.social

😱 Manchester City drop points to managerless Chelsea. 🫡 Declan Rice's return to Arsenal also saw him return to the scoresheet. Where does the US' military intervention in Venezuela leave themselves and Fifa? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social , @nickames82.bsky.social

Ruben Amorim is sacked by Manchester United. Thoughts? 👇🤔

Any questions for the panel? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @nickames82.bsky.social Seb Hutchinson 👇👌🎙️

‘Is this the Chelsea cycle?’ Why have Chelsea sacked Enzo Maresca? The Football Weekly panel unpack Maresca and the Chelsea hierarchy's public fallout. @maxrushden.bsky.social @luceward.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social

😱 After 18 months, two trophies and currently sitting fifth in the league, Chelsea sack Enzo Maresca. 😅 There were just two goals scored across four draws on a drab New Year's Day Premier League action. @maxrushden.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social , @luceward.bsky.social

Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social Lucy Ward and Mark Langdon Make the questions good so we don't have to talk about the games.

‘He’s an overhead kick merchant!’ As Afcon approaches the knockout stage of the competition, the Football Weekly panel provide an update on all of the latest from Morocco. @maxrushden.bsky.social @paul-c-watson.bsky.social @will-unwin.bsky.social

😱 Arsenal blow away Aston Villa to cement their place at the top of the table. 😬 Wolves secure their third point of the season at Old Trafford. 🌍 All the latest from Afcon. @maxrushden.bsky.social @will-unwin.bsky.social @paul-c-watson.bsky.social

Any questions for the pod? @maxrushden.bsky.social @will-unwin.bsky.social @paul-c-watson.bsky.social Dan Bardell 👇👏🎙️

‘That’s not the way that it works at West Ham because they are ultimately quite a stupid club.’ Where is it going wrong for West Ham this season? The Football Weekly panel investigate. @maxrushden.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social

👏 Aston Villa made it 11 consecutive wins. 👀 It was business as usual for Arsenal and Manchester City. 🤩 Kevin Schade scored a perfect hat-trick for Brentford in their 4-1 demolition of Bournemouth. @maxrushden.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social

Any questions for the panel?

‘That’s the problem. It’s the total lack of democracy.’ Patrice Mopsete, head of Caf, announced that the African Cup of Nations would be held every four years instead of every two. What does it mean for African football? @maxrushden.bsky.social @philippeauclair.bsky.social

🙌 Fulham edge out Forest. 🇪🇸 Barcelona lead Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. 🇫🇷 PSG will not be top of Ligue 1 at Christmas. 🇮🇹 It's the tightest title race in years in Serie A. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @philippeauclair.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social

Get your Euro pod questions in to the panel! 👇👌 @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @philippeauclair.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social

‘How is that not a penalty?’ With the score delicately poised at 2-1 to Newcastle in their matchup with Chelsea, Anthony Gordon was not-so-delicately barged to the ground by Trevoh Chalobah. Was it a penalty? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social

🤝 Chelsea fought back at St James' Park to salvage a 2-2 draw with Newcastle. 😩 Liverpool beat Spurs but lose Alexander Isak to a suspected broken leg. 🤔 Are Aston Villa firmly in the title race? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social

Any questions for the panel? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social Dan Bardell Seb Hutchinson 👇🫡

Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social Seb Hutchinson and Dan Bardell Any questions?

‘We expect better from the resources that we’ve got. It’s as simple as that.’ Celtic lost a fourth consecutive game under new manager Wilfried Nancy? Will Celtic 'keep the faith' with their new boss> @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @barcajim3.bsky.social

😬 Celtic lose again as the pressure ramps up on new manager Wilfried Nancy. 😱 Teenager Lewis Miley scored a dramatic late winner. 👀 Premier League preview. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social , @jordanjarrettbryan.bsky.social, @samdalling.bsky.social @barcajim3.bsky.social

’I’m not sure how that will affect Amorim, Mainoo relations’ The Football Weekly panel discuss the t-shirt that rocked Old Trafford and added another layer to the Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim saga. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @sannyr.com @georgeelek.bsky.social

The Christmas mailbag is filling up, make sure you get your question in the bag for the panel to answer. 👇🎄⛄

😱 The game of the season so far? Manchester United drew 4-4 with Bournemouth. 👀 Are Coventry destined to play Premier League football next season? 👏 League One roundup, where Cardiff City are flying. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social , @sannyr.com @georgeelek.bsky.social

Recording the WORLD FAMOUS @footballweekly.bsky.social XMAS SPECIAL TOMORROW Me @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jonawils.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social Any questions/compliments/seasons greetings etc HERE! or email [email protected] x

@footballweekly.bsky.social duty!

"It’s quite an achievement to be a fan favourite with Newcastle fans, but even more of a fan favourite with Sunderland fans." Sunderland have a new hero, and he plays for Newcastle ... @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @robyniocowen.bsky.social

Not long to go until our iconic Christmas mailbag episode of the pod. Get you questions in to our festive panel: @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @jonawils.bsky.social 🎄🎙️🎬

😬 Nick Woltemade was inducted into Tyne-Wear derby folklore ... 😱 Wolves scored all three goals against Arsenal, and still managed to lose 2-1. 🤔 It went from bad to worse for Celtic in the League Cup final. @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @robyniocowen.bsky.social

Any questions for the pod? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @robyniocowen.bsky.social Nedum Onuoha 👇🎙️