Podcasts by On The Left Side: The Funny Football Show

Introducing Football Stories from 2020-12-06T00:01

Jim introduces his latest football podcast which sees him teaming up once again with Producer Ant as they present a series of interviews and stories with names that you may not know, but that un...

What is On The Left Side all about? from 2020-11-22T22:51

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The Final Kick from 2020-10-18T05:15

For the first and final time Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson host the show together as they look back over almost 300 episodes of soccer silliness. They chat about their experiences making the sho...

Roy Keane gets annoyed, Villa survive and we say goodbye from 2020-07-31T11:15

As the longest season ever comes to an end, we look at the role music played in deciding on who would be relegated from the Premier League. As a result, Watford issue an apology and we learn the...

Ups, downs, sackings and signings from 2020-07-23T14:12

Leeds are back where they belong (which we assume means they will no longer be just off the M1/M62), Liverpool have had their trophy, and more great English talent is headed for Germany with a s...

City beat UEFA, Jose heads to Amazon and we lose a footballing giant from 2020-07-16T11:49

Man City got the most important result of their season when their squad of superstar lawyers pulled it out of the back at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A measly ten million euro fine annoy...

New Balls Please from 2020-07-09T14:58

Jose is turning into Mr Nice Guy, Ole is having tech problems at United, Man City fluff their lines when Bernardo Silva has a cuppa instead of giving Liverpool a Guard of Honour, and Nike launch...

Liverpool win the League, Klopp cries and an Eagle dies from 2020-07-02T00:01

Everybody loves Jurgen Klopp even more now that he has taken Liverpool to the title, and experts try and work out how he did it, some throw a bit more than a street party. And while the Reds sec...

Kebabs, Sausage Rolls and Roy Keane's Taxi from 2020-06-25T14:52

While the Premier League is back, it's not quite as good as we remembered it. In fact the only thing that feels the same is the anger emanating from Roy Keane. While he does his best impression ...

Rashford scores a winner against Boris as football returns from 2020-06-18T11:41

Football is back, but everyone has been talking about the power of Marcus Rashford to change the minds of the government. And as project restart gets underway, there something dodgy going on in ...

Football joins the #BlackLivesMatter protests from 2020-06-11T15:28

With the return of football on the horizon, focus shifted away from Covid19 and to worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody. As the football community responds, t...

Football's Coming Back from 2020-06-04T12:42

Football is coming back and no one is more excited than former player Paul Beesley. The lack of atmosphere is a worry though as seen at RB Salzburg and on the ISS with the Dragon Capsule. But am...

YNWA VS YMCA VS MUFC from 2020-05-28T17:30

Jurgen Klopp is annoyed at Gary Neville, Football fans are annoyed at Man Utd and everyone is annoyed at Dominic Cummings. In fact it's so bad will Jim give up his podcast career and run away to...

Football returns in Germany&Vote Redknapp for PM from 2020-05-22T11:44:36

The Bundesliga gets has returned, but there was more life in the stands than there were in the post-match interviews. Meanwhile the best hope for the Premier League restarting could be a new career...

An interview with the brains behind The Offensive Podcast from 2020-05-16T13:50:32

This week we take the chance to chat with fellow football podcasters Joel Emery and Adam Jarrell about the creation of The Offensive and fictional football club Ashwood City. The Offensive is a bri...

I miss football from 2020-05-07T15:59:22

It's been so long since football happened that we envisage a future without it. And while some footballers are talking sense, some are singing rubbish.  On The Left Side is written and produced by ...

Phil Neville to Newcastle? And the morality of Richard Keys from 2020-04-30T10:40:57

Amy sits in the satire chair this week as we remember how much England Women's Boss Phil Neville enjoys made-up sports like Table Tennis Basketball. Could he leave the Lionesses to become the new g...

Cheap Transfers, Footballing Potatoes and Spanish with Aguero from 2020-04-23T10:36:54

It's been a month since any football happened in the UK and people are starting to get seriously worried about the impact all this will have on the sport, and things like transfers and in turn - po...

Pancakes, Pogba and a Premier League Hospital from 2020-04-16T18:27:47

Bernardo Silva is in trouble with twitter again after a video of him tossing a chocolate banana pancake causes controversy, but it's all just symptomatic of the no football world we find ourselves ...

Paycuts, Belarus and Kyle Walker in trouble from 2020-04-09T14:41:48

This episode contains a few swear words as the frustration of no football starts to take hold, combined with what Jim is calling the Belarus diet. The Government ask Footballers to take a paycut wh...

With football in Lockdown, commentators go wild with boredom from 2020-04-02T06:12:01

As the coronavirus continues to shut down normal life, we are slowly adapting to a world without football. But with no games to play, football stars are resorting to telling people to stay at home,...

#StayAtHomeChallenge and The Wembley Lasagne from 2020-03-26T05:24:49

This week we found out who had been buying up all the worlds toilet rolls, and what happens when you ask a super computer who will win the Premier League, if it ever resumes. And while that may be ...

Football goes viral as everything stops for the Pandemic from 2020-03-19T00:22:33

Just as Liverpool were on the verge of a runaway Premier League Victory, all football has stopped because of COVID-19. And it means there's also no sport on TV or radio which is causing problems fo...

The Coronavirus hits Football from 2020-03-12T10:39:50

Hand gel, Violins, and Roy Keane tackles - it's another episode of the funny football show. Now please wash your hands.   Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Le...

Manchester City's fashion faux pas&Big Sam's Bigger Ego! from 2020-03-04T14:44:16

This weeks On The Left Side starts with a Manchester City's headline-grabbing antics but not for the reason you might think. It also takes on Liverpool's Premier League "slip" DESPITE having the qu...

A letter to Klopp and a Stairway to Jose from 2020-02-27T01:53:44

It's a manager special with Mourinho not making any sense, Steve Bruce being awfully confused by his breakfast, and Jurgen Klopp proving to be the nicest manager, if not human being in the premier ...

UEFA catch Man City cheating on Valentines Day from 2020-02-20T11:34:21

Frank Lampard got a big new signing this week in Ziyech, but there was no flowers or Chocolate at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola was presented with a 2 year ban from the champions league. But once aga...

Slaven Bilic smells and we apologise to everyone from 2020-02-13T02:22:18

Storm Ciara may have put a stop to Man City in the premier league, but couldn't stop Paul Merson who still doesn't seem to have a clue about football. Meanwhile, is the secret to the Baggies succes...

United turn to China, Ole looks on the bright side, and VAR makes sense at last from 2020-02-06T11:19:24

Transfer deadline day saw one of the most drawn-out transfers in Bruno Fernandes AND one of the most surprising in Odion Igahlo go to Man Utd. But is it all just part of a cunning plan to deny Live...

Klopp is on Holiday, Woodward is in songs and Pennant is off the TV from 2020-01-30T09:42:20

It's often said that a team is 'on the beach' when they have nothing left to play for, and going off what Jurgen Klopp said this week, he is already there and as Liverpool are 19 points clear, who ...

Football x10, Liverpool +16&Oxford City -1 from 2020-01-23T11:27:27

Phil Neville, Rob Green, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane have very different approaches to mathematics. Finn Tapp has a very different definition of being in a relationship. And have Liverpool got a ...

Aguero breaks records while Sean Dyche reads a very special bedtime story... from 2020-01-16T03:57:22

Things are really hotting up at the minute. Not on the pitch or in the race for titles, but off the pitch where managers and players alike find themselves caught up in a scandal, so much that we ha...

Balls, Tactics and Carry On Goalkeeping from 2020-01-09T13:47:43

It looks like Mourinho is back to being good old Jose, while Duncan Ferguson has a brand new role at Everton, and a certain goalkeeper is causing the BBC pronunciation department some confusion. On...

Moyes wins, Amazon Prime football and commentating injuries from 2020-01-03T11:24:31

We made it through the silly season to the future and with Amazon stepping into the football arena, we wonder what might happen if Jeremy Clarkson joins the commentary team. Speaking of commentator...

New managers, Creative Commentators, and Troy Deeney's mum from 2019-12-27T14:14:38

Footballers don't get Christmas off so neither do we. The silly season continues as BBC commentator John Acres goes all Alan Partridge, while in Scotland, Match of the Day was in danger of becoming...

Passionate Managers and Misguided Monkeys from 2019-12-19T14:39:41

It looks like Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti are well on their way to new jobs at Arsenal and Everton, but they've taken their time sorting it out. In the meantime, they've filled the gaps with p...

Silly Season for Proper Football Men from 2019-12-12T11:40:28

Nigel Pearson going to Watford heralds the arrival of the silly season and the return of the likes of what Tim Sherwood calls PROPER FOOTBALL MEN, even if those are the same men that dragged your t...

Emery sacked, Flores sacked and Crystal Palace clean up from 2019-12-05T12:35

It's that time of year when P45's seem to come thicker and faster than fixtures, and shortly after Spurs rang the changes, Arsenal and Watford have had a Christmas clean out as well. And speakin...

Bye bye Poch Hello Mourinho from 2019-11-28T09:04:56

If you ever needed proof the world has turned upside down look no further than White Hart Lane and the decision to oust Mauricio Pochettino and deadcatting everyone with Jose Mourinho. But this is ...

Gomez vs Sterling&Keane vs Rice from 2019-11-21T10:07:06

England qualified for Euro 2020 but all eyes were on the canteen after an unexpected and slightly unbalanced fight broke out between Joe Gomez and Raheem Sterling. Elsewhere, Roy Keane was, as usua...

Superstitious Frank, Give VAR a 7, and remember the Giant Poppy from 2019-11-14T16:37:07

Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the premier league but instead of focusing on that we look at superstition and ask where Frank Lampard wees? Does Pep Guardiola believe in anything? Who is...

Bobby Firmino's Armpit, Andre Gomes video nasty and Granit Xhaka stripped from 2019-11-07T12:19:05

Who likes Armpits anyway? Not Liverpool fans that's for sure in the latest nonsense surrounding VAR. This also allowed us to watch Andre Gomes and Granit Xhaka over and over again in various video ...

FC Brickstand - The worlds greatest plastic football team from 2019-10-31T21:33:59

While Jim is on holiday Ant meets Chris Smith, the mind and hands behind the greatest team in the Buildersliga - FC Brickstand, and rediscovers the joy of a world of football without VAR and all th...

Keane wants Kane but does he really need a hug? from 2019-10-24T10:43:42

It's been a quiet week in football. I mean, if you ignore all the racist chants and banners and Pep Guardiola playing players out of position. So we do just that. In our ignorance, we instead ask i...

WAGS at war, and England Walk out against racists from 2019-10-17T08:13:03

More drama than Shakespeare this week as footballing wife Detective Coleen Rooney turned Wagatha Christie and accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories to the Sun. Elsewhere, Gareth Southgate and hi...

Amazon Alexa insults your team, and Ole leads the sack race from 2019-10-10T10:40:11

Many people feel that technology is ruining football for the fans, so have Amazon solved the problem by replacing the fans with robots? Meanwhile, Spurs are holding onto their manager if only becau...

Steve Bruce tactics, and United Legends save the day from 2019-10-03T08:41:52

While things are looking glum for Spurs, are things looking up for Newcastle?  In a word no, no they're not. But there is a brochure out that makes Steve Bruce sound awesome. Amidst the takeover ta...

Bernardo goes nuts, Klopp vs the weather and Ashley Cole mucks up the Europa League from 2019-09-26T08:07:34

Again we find ourselves asking big questions like is something racist if the two people involved seem to be ok with it? What the heck is Jurgen Klopp's problem with the British climate, and where o...

PepOut, make a baby for England, and Fake News hits football from 2019-09-19T07:56:07

After the most expensive team in Europe's top leagues lose to the cheapest, does this mean that we should just hand the Premier League title to Liverpool?  Meanwhile, it's time to get down to it if...

Respectful Monkey Chants, BIG Manchester United News, and Watford go back to their ex from 2019-09-12T07:12:48

The International Break came after a Inter-racist break, in which some fans were asking "Can a monkey chant really be respectful?" We wonder if a terrible impression can be as well. And if there is...

The end of Bury FC, Cantona Speaks and Mendy Sharks from 2019-09-05T06:15:24

This week we ask what exactly happens in the fit and proper person test, what noise does a shark make, and has King Eric given the greatest speech since the seagull and the trawler?   On The Left S...

VAR Takeaway, Robot Referees and Sanchez leaves United from 2019-08-29T10:10:06

Technology in football is here to stay and it looks like there's more even more coming. But could Robot Linesmen be really bad news for the likes of Mike Dean? VAR isn't working out so well, and af...

Klopp becomes Rocky Balboa, Union Berlin falls silent, and Bury FC are in trouble... from 2019-08-22T12:13:04

Liverpool might have won the UEFA Supercup but the big story was about Jurgen's reaction to the winning penalty save, rather than the trophy itself - I mean do you even know what it looks like? Exa...

Angry Man United fans, and is VAR ruining football? from 2019-08-15T13:03:27

The Premier League is back and no one is enjoying it. Instead, everyone is getting very angry about a whole load of stuff. Manchester United fans are getting angry at Ed Woodward and his transfer d...

Crusty the Pie, Harmonica Whistles&Pep wants points from 2019-08-08T12:00

The new Premier League season is almost here, and new seasons have kicked off all over the place. The pie-eaters of Wigan have a new mascot, but could Crusty be the one to take on the mighty Boiler...

Manchester City: Premier League"Associate Champions" from 2019-05-13T21:44:48

As much as Liverpool may try and claim some credit for a Premier League showdown on the last day of the season... the day was Sky Blue and Manchester City claimed the Premier League title for the s...

The 2019 On The Left Side Awards from 2019-05-07T08:00:34

As Raheem Sterling picks up young player of the year and Virgil Van Dijk grabs a couple of trophies, we bring you our very own awards ceremony to represent the most deserving in our footballing com...

Salah dives, Japanese Knotweed and Cantona breaks an egg from 2019-04-29T10:09:36

As the title hots up, Mo Salah is falling over himself while title opponents Man City are accused of dirty tactics. Down at the bottom, Neil Warnock is up for whinger of the season, and some United...

VAR Hymns, Game of Thrones Football and Nazi Salutes from 2019-04-22T09:25:36

Welsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennesey needs a history lesson, HBO needs to reschedule their TV shows and English midfielders need coffee. Just a few of the things we've learnt in the last 7 days in the s...

Bottle Jobs, Empty seats, and Joey Barton vs the Police from 2019-04-15T02:00:26

Football redefines crisis once again after Man City lose the first leg of their Champions League game against Spurs. Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling looks set to become the patron Saint of empty seats, ...

White Hart Lane the sequel opens and there's a Century of song for Mike Dean from 2019-04-08T01:24:53

There are noise complaints for Spurs, partly because of Mr Go Compare at the launch of the brand new Tottenham stadium. But are they really the greatest team the world have ever seen? Or just the b...

International Hell, Ole gets the job, and more racist bell ends from 2019-04-01T11:13:34

We celebrate the end of the international break and a crazy world that forks out nearly half a million for something that spent a bit of time in Alex Ferguson's gob. Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer...

Borat beats Scotland, PSG Prisoners and Jurassic Ronaldo from 2019-03-25T09:37:38

The international break is usually just filled with made up countries, transfer rumours and negative stories about Raheem Sterling, but after he got another Hattrick, the papers had to find other s...

Bad weather, International Foreigners and Shooting Pitch Invaders from 2019-03-18T12:49:33

After a pitch invader punched player Jack Grealish last week, the funny football show explores some of the more extreme suggestions for dealing with it in future. Meanwhile, nobody is getting excit...

An Ole Supernova, another VAR Penalty and LUFCTV goes wrong from 2019-03-11T12:07:39

After that comeback, everybody is asking what the rules for penalties actually are, but more importantly, we have a brand new chant for referees, but it may be eclipsed by the next one for Solskjae...

Claude Out, Brendan In&is Silva the new Gold? from 2019-03-04T11:36:02

Ranieri and Puel are out of a job, and Brendan Rodgers has swopped the hoops for the strong character of Leicester City. It's easy to find lots of people upset by this, but tough to get even the ne...

The Value of Sanchez, Angry Rantman and away goals rule from 2019-02-25T09:53:41

Jim is back with less cash than United have after working out how much Alexis Sanchez is costing them, but Solksjaer is optimistic, or maybe just hungry. Also saving money are West Ham fans, just a...

Jose talks the talk show, Arrevederci Aaron, and remembering Mr Banks from 2019-02-18T10:49:38

Alex Boardman comes off the subs bench to bring us the latest funny football: Mourinho is back with his own chat show on Russia Today, while Aaron Ramsey signs for Juventus and Spurs spank Dortmund...

Notts County's cock and the John Barnes racism Medal from 2019-02-11T01:39:18

This week we learn an important lesson - namely that selfies should be of your face AND NO OTHER BODY PART!!! And we have Alan Hardy to thank for that. Elsewhere Jurgen Klopp manages to pull out ev...

Deadline day dies, the ghost of Arshavin, and Klopp is snowed under from 2019-02-04T05:29:56

Jim bemoans the death of transfer deadline day and gets all nostalgic, while Jurgen sees snow for the first time and we bust out another song...  -------------------- On The Left Side is written an...

Mourinho rewrites history, The Luxurious Paul Pogba and Ashley Cole returns from 2019-01-28T02:04:20

He might not have a proper football job but people are still giving Jose a platform to spout nonsense. And change the past, like a rubbish version of Marty McFly. Meanwhile, Paul Pogba gets it in t...

Bielsa's Spygate Anxiety and the World's greatest fake footballer from 2019-01-21T02:49:01

You'd almost be forgiven for thinking kicking a ball was the least important thing in football this week as the news continued to be dominated by Leeds and Spygate and weirdly, Microsoft powerpoint...

Spygate at Leeds, Burton get blown away&Jurgen's bad wind from 2019-01-14T02:44:31

This week: A man in a bush causing chaos in the Midlands, Man City are all but through to the Carabao cup final, and Neil Warnock tries to get his slippy hands on some new players for Cardiff.  ---...

FA Cup magic, Klopp out and Tony Adams is Austin Powers from 2019-01-07T02:40:44

The new year brings new madness, new humour and more footballing despair   ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the tea...

OTLS 2018 Fannual from 2019-01-02T05:27:40

In this bumper edition of the show, producer Ant picks out some of the big stories and best bits of how On The Left Side covered football in 2018. Hirings and firings, Winners and Losers, World Cup...

Man United fire Jose, and bring back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from 2018-12-24T13:01:58

It may be Christmas Eve but football doesn't ever seem to stop so neither do we. In short, United swopped one of the Premier Leagues most successful managers ever for one of their worst and everyon...

Raheem, Racists, and Pep gets Presidential from 2018-12-17T08:54:53

Warning: This episode contains the use of C word. And we don't mean Chelsea, although you are more likely to hear this particular word at Stamford Bridge than anywhere else. An Instagram post dicta...

Ebola d'Or, Rainbow Laces and Twerking from 2018-12-10T02:31:41

While Harry Redknapp was being crowned King of The Jungle for singing My Way, Luka Modric was thanking him as he and Ada Hegerberg picked up the gongs at the Ballon d'Or, or the Martin Solveig Twer...

Arsenals Peaky Blinders, Maradona is lost for words and Sol Campbell takes the biscuit from 2018-12-03T03:20:20

Is football the best way to learn English? What is your manager watching on TV? And how many biscuit puns did the new Macclesfield boss inspire us to? Meanwhile, DJ Jose is smashing water bottles, ...

Keane Ireland, Planet Zlatan, and Jungle Harry from 2018-11-26T07:05:17

It's all change for the FAI and Eire as Martin O'Neil and Roy Keane were shipped out this week, and Mick McCarthy was brought in for the republic. Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was opening up about...

Captain Rooney, Harry in the Jungle, and it's Parklife for Charlie Austin from 2018-11-19T09:49:03

Have we woken up in some kind of parallel universe after England beat Croatia and Wayne Rooney captains England again? Don't worry, everything is ok. Or not depending on how you look at it. With a ...

Criminal referees, Ronaldo takes the biscuit, and Wayne Rooney hits 120 from 2018-11-12T07:42:12

There's a lot of crime in this episode - dodgy finances at the Etihad, dodgy refereeing, and some less than tasteful biscuits. But could the biggest crime be Wayne Rooney returning to play for Engl...

#TogetherForLeicester from 2018-11-05T05:23:24

This week the football world mourned the man who enabled the ultimate fairytale to come true with Leicester City. Yet still there are few who can pronounce his name correctly, Jim not being one of ...

Spurs watch the grass grow, Pep gets Mancunian and a Football Tinder Catfish from 2018-10-29T03:42:55

This week Tottenham Hotspur admitted they won't be moving into their new house until the new year, and revealed a scary new prospect in terms of things you can watch on TV about your football club....

England beat Spain, Messi toilets, and Harry in the jungle from 2018-10-22T06:54:50

You could soon find Harry Maguire riding a unicorn in a wallet, and who knows what Harry Redknapp will be doing in the jungle. Whatever he does, chances are it won't be as many times as Lionel Mess...

Our Bronze Award winning Entry for the UK Audio and Radio Industry Awards from 2018-10-19T15:54:38

We were very honoured to be nominated for a second successive nomination at the Radio Academy's prestigious ARIAs for Best Sports Show/Podcast, alongside: BBC 5 Live; Flintoff, Savage and the Ping ...

England behind closed doors, Jose to blame for Brexit and Lasagne is Italian from 2018-10-14T23:03:03

Could the next change to football be in the commentary, taking a lesson from the golf course? Is Jose got his sights set on a career in politics once he gets the inevitable sacking from United? Spe...

George Dowell and Worthing FC from 2018-10-05T00:25:12

This week we took the chance to do something a little different and spoke to someone who has had to overcome more than most to maintain their involvement in football, and in doing so has become the...

Mourinho mad in Manchester and Lacazette swears on TV from 2018-10-01T08:54:31

Another bad week for Man Utd and we ask if Jeremy Kyle is the man they need at Old Trafford? Both to play in midfield AND resolve the relationship issues between Pogba and Jose. Which may mean keep...

COYS vs COWS&is Pochettino the new Mourinho? from 2018-09-24T09:18:26

  Headline writers went into overdrive this week with Young Boys and Cows. Meanwhile, Jim spots a gap in the market sets himself up as a milk dealer for the likes of Paul Pogba, who once again foun...

Mark Wahlberg's predictions, Mourinho's statistics&Swearing at Bournemouth from 2018-09-17T01:35:16

Football went all Hollywood this week with a big star making his case to be the next best pundit, while the DIY SOS that is White Hart Lane 2.0 hit a snag with all it's artisanal establishments, Jo...

WTF is the Nations League? And Roy Keane lets rip on Whatsapp from 2018-09-13T00:25:54

The international break has left us with just two questions. Firstly, is there anybody that understands the Nations League? And secondly, what happened to Gareth Southgates waistcoat?  Elsewhere, m...

Beckham's new Badge and Bands FC from 2018-09-10T07:34:11

It's the 200th episode of the Funny Football Show, On The Left Side but we've not stopped to get out the fizz and pull a party popper... there is far too much Soccer Satire to get through (despite ...

England strong without Sterling and Footballs NEW Spiritual Leader from 2018-09-05T20:00:39

On the latest funny football podcast, we bemoan the international break as the Premier League takes a (well earned) rest in favour of some friendly games that no one cares about some important Nati...

Keepers, Coitus, Karius, Kits and Clapton CFC from 2018-09-03T03:48:29

Liverpool may have the best defensive record around at the minute, but all is not well between the sticks at Anfield. But between the sheets things seem to be going almost too well. And could the A...

Jose Demands respect, Pointless Pellegrini and Watfords new Winger from 2018-08-29T23:35:24

Spurs get a big win at Old Trafford but everyone is speaking about Jose Mourinho again, rather than the Tottenham triumph, and there's a surprising name in the mix if the Portugese does go. But Jos...

Champions in crisis, Max Power, and bring back Mick McArthy from 2018-08-27T08:58:45

As well as sticking the knife into Steve McLaren at QPR, this episode also manages to cover boats, brothels and Brexit. And you'll never guess where Man City's Achilles heel is... On The Left Side ...

All or Nothing: All Sweary Pep and Toilet Doors, but is Jose the real star? from 2018-08-23T12:16:22

Football is all over your TV at the minute and the biggest show has Sir Ben Kingsley behind the scenes with Manchester City. We ask what if we learn anything new, learn English Pep style, get the s...

Does Jose know what happy means? Spurs face homelessness and La Liga heads for the USA from 2018-08-20T00:38:53

Jose Mourinho is not happy. In other not news, Spurs are having trouble with the builders and could it be the end of the world as La Liga heads to the Wild West. Plus Barnsley Football Club might n...

Don't mention Arsenal Fan TV, and Mike Ashley opens his wallet from 2018-08-16T00:29:09

Arsenal TV is no more, at least in name and Tony Adams is not happy with the new regime at the Emirates. And to the North, Mike Ashley finally splashes out but even though it's not in the way every...

Spurs sign zilch, Klopp the underdog, and Kepa the Keeper from 2018-08-13T11:48:40

Ant takes the reigns this week as the season kicks off and Spurs break a record none of their fans wanted. We also ask if Jurgen Klopp is making the Liverpool players watch Rocky movies instead of ...

Courtois goes shopping, transfer deadline day and the worlds worst mascot from 2018-08-09T00:46:57

So all the friendlies and curtain raisers are done, and the super early transfer window is closing/slamming shut as I write this. There is an unusual number of goalkeepers on the move, but by far t...

New Season, New technology, Same Old Mourinho from 2018-08-06T12:34:21

Football didn't come home, but it's back with the transfer window about to shut and the charity shield on it's way to it's new home at the Etihad. Across the City of Manchester, Jose is staying tru...

Russia2018 The Best World Cup Finals ever? from 2018-07-17T09:39:02

A pitch invasion, an own goal, teenage wonderkid, dodgy VAR decision, goalkeeping howler AND a decent performance from Paul Pogba - the final match of this World Cup had a whole bunch of things you...

Russia2018 It's not coming home from 2018-07-13T13:54:56

A crestfallen Jim tries to lift the mood of the nation, or at least find someone to blame. And the list is long. But can we find anything funny to make us smile or make the third-place play-off wor...

Russia2018 England Win Football but Lose Face! from 2018-07-10T08:09:12

Can you bloody believe it? England are into the Semi-Finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It turns out however that some "fans" don't really know how to handle the situation (or even their ale)....

Bonus Episode: Chris Kamara interview from 2018-07-09T09:50:39

Unbelievable Jeff! Ahead of England's big semi against Croatia, we catch up with Sky Sports Chris Kamara and his multitude of endorsements. We also talk about the World Cup, football hard men, Paul...

Russia2018 England vs Ikea vs Grant Mitchell from 2018-07-06T13:04:15

We're all doomed. The universe has aligned events in such a way that by the time the big match is over we'll all look like we used to be in Eastenders. In 1996. And football fever has spread across...

Russia2018 Three Lions beat Cheaters and Octo-Gone! from 2018-07-05T08:36:19

It's been a really good week for Baddiel, Skinner and the Lightning Seeds who will be getting a bumper royalty cheque after England won on Penalties. But a former England captain tells us that this...

Russia2018 5 Reasons England Will Win The World Cup from 2018-07-03T00:00

Not that we're counting our chickens or getting carried away but this is the year! This is it! 1966 all over again as England relive the Jules Rimet moment and football comes home because they are ...

Russia2018 Argentinian Highs and German Löw's from 2018-06-30T10:47:34

We could have done a whole episode about the Germans being knocked out of the world cup... Oh hang on, we did! We relive the joy as South Korea put an end to us being knocked out on penalties by th...

Russia2018 Time for the knockout stages. Or should that be Tapout? from 2018-06-27T10:30:27

As we're halfway through this world cup it's time to look at some of the nominees for the most prestigous footballing award you've never heard of - the Golden Bell. And the favourite so far is less...

Russia2018 Kane Hat-trick triggers Panamania from 2018-06-25T14:21:32

The Funny football show travels from B&Q to Panama and brings you a twist on a classic song as England make it through to the last 16. But we're not the only ones getting emotional... On The Left S...

Russia2018 Hard To Swallow from 2018-06-22T10:12

Week 2 of the World Cup and strangely Russia are looking favourites to go all the way as all the other big boys are struggling. Speaking of big boys, somebody needs to have a word with Phil Nevi...

Russia2018 Clapping For Girls from 2018-06-20T09:08:18

So Harry Kane gets England off to a winning start but we look ahead. Far, far ahead. We look 8 years into the future at the world cup after the world cup after the world cup that's happening right ...

Russia2018 Robbie Flips Out from 2018-06-17T14:53:42

Even before England's first game, there is a mix of confusion, despair and misguided optimism. Fabian Delph is fully prepared, but the BBC seems to have lost all the England fans, while Robbie Will...

Russia2018 Full kit whistlers from 2018-06-15T07:37:54

So it's all kicked off and not just on the pitch, with the Spanish sacking their manager before their first game, in an attempt to recreate the wonderful comedy experience that was Roy Keane walkin...

Russia2018 World Cup Songs and bad vibes from 2018-06-13T01:13:09

We could have been on holiday but Jim just couldn't stop so here we are once again with two of the worst and possibly one of the best football songs ever. Make sure you subscribe to catch our regul...

One Arm On The World Cup - Russia 2018 Special from 2018-06-07T11:14:36

We could give you a rundown of the Russian team and their chances as host nation but let's be honest, even Vladimir Putin and all the Russian doping experts won't get them to the knockout stages. S...

No, no, no Karius WTF, and Kane you hear me roar? from 2018-05-28T10:44:30

It's year AW1 at the Emirates with  a brand new sleeve sponsor, and a new boss in place, though one with only a rudimentary level of English. Harry Kane takes on the mantle of England Captain while...

The writing's on the bus from 2018-05-21T09:08:29

So, Jose lost his first final in England. Or did he? Elsewhere Gareth Southgate has announced who is getting on the team bus, but this week more importance is being put on what is being written ON ...

Hotel cancellations, Harry Potter and the end of an analogy from 2018-05-14T00:30:24

City hit a record breaking 100 points, Southampton are safe but there are more important questions that need answering. Like have Tottenham achieved their goal of turning into Arsenal? Is Mark Hugh...

Swopping shirts, keeping your best players and Arsene Mixalot from 2018-05-10T11:52:27

With the business end of the season almost wrapped up players are swopping more than just shirts, as clubs try to hold on to their best players and people are still asking about the future of Arsen...

Selling Wembley and Talking Balls from 2018-05-07T13:48:55

As the Emirates waved goodbye to Arsene Wenger this week, we ask if the FA soon be doing the same with Wembley Stadium as the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars chucks a load of money at them? And w...

Can Jose's scratchcard and a pint of Dyche make you happy? from 2018-05-03T00:42:45

What drives Mourinho to success? And do we need a new measure of success? Instead of awards - let's just name pubs after people that achieve great things, which is about to happen in Burnley. Plus ...

Wenger gets pushed out of Heaven, and is Rodwell a Wally? from 2018-04-30T02:17:24

What would Arsene say after his life flashed before his eyes and he met God? Apart from I didn't see it. But Wenger isnt the only person leaving at the minute: Mick McArthy leaves Greggs in a Huff,...

Obi-wan Kane-obi and Han Salah from 2018-04-25T23:57:01

Harry Kane is at it again, but is he as good at mind games as he is at corners? Mohammed Salah is undoubtedly King of the Kop but could he be the next footballer to turn global leader? Could the fo...

Wexit Happens, Big Sam has a Referendum, and Barton is Boss from 2018-04-22T22:33:02

Everton fans this week got to fill in an official survey on how bad they thought Sam Allardyce was as a manager. And after fans spent more money on planes and campaigns than Arsenal have on players...

Clap your hands for Kompany, Pep's secret and Danny Dyer from 2018-04-18T22:31:16

So after denying them last week, United handed City the league title, catching them a little unprepared when it came to celebrating. Or maybe not, as a certain dodgy promo video from Etisalat sugge...

Poor Panels, Rubbish Referees, and S is for Sunderland from 2018-04-16T02:04

So Man City clinch the title thanks to West Brom and Man Utd, but the real story of the last few days in the beautiful game lies in pop music and in film. We learn that you don't have to actually s...

Harry's Goal, Big Sam's vision and Wenger's Baby from 2018-04-12T10:03:10

It seems that the Golden Boot is now the most important piece of silverware still up for grabs and has led to Harry Kane robbing everyone who has Cristian Erikksen in their Fantasy team of a load o...

Man City need a new bus. And a date. from 2018-04-09T00:26:49

Manchester City fans must be distraught. With a handful of games to go their 13 points clear in the league, already have one trophy under their belt, plus they are still in the Champions League. Th...

Ronaldo the one man team and YOU'RE asked to join #TeamIceland! from 2018-04-04T18:52:06

Much to no one's delight regular host, Jim makes a return in the brand new On The Left Side; The Funny Football Show. Your regular dose of funny football podcast this week looks, in awe at Christia...

Bolt, Benches, and Women United, with BBC 5 Live's Dotun Adebayo from 2018-04-02T02:28:35

The final of our guest presenters to take the reigns is late night BBC radio legend, Dotun Adebayo. Puma. And Usain Bolt has scored, but not like you might have read in the papers a few weeks ago, ...

Get behind England, pay Russia&goodbye Zlatan from 2018-03-29T12:22:17

With Jim still away, today's emergency comedy caretaker is Gamesmaster Golden Joystick winner Damien St John, who takes on yobbos in Amsterdam, loving the Foreign Secretary, TV dinners with Eastend...

Passion, part time jobs, and bad decisions from 2018-03-26T10:47:05

This episode Amy Christophers (@ThatSportSpice) steps into the OTLS hotseat and asks where has all the passion gone after England beat the Dutch. We look at the jobs England players could be doing ...

We blame Russia. For everything from 2018-03-22T10:29:22

Just how far has Russia infiltrated the UK? We stick a comedy finger up their nose and ask is football impervious to it? And most importantly, how will the knock-on effects of this change the line ...

Jose blames United and nobody's fans are happy from 2018-03-18T21:43:40

Everybody seems a little down, even Manchester City after they got Liverpool in the Champions League. Everybody is having a go on the misery merry-go-round: West Ham fans kicking off during games, ...

Jamie Carragher gobs off from 2018-03-15T10:49:51

While everybody is angry at Carra for his actions this week, we take a moment to appreciate the natural ability the man has to pull off the feat that has landed him in hot water. And somebody else ...

Watt confuses referees and Real runs at Madrid from 2018-03-12T02:29:47

Football this week went a little bit Abbott and Costello as do we as we try and figure out just how Sanchez Watt managed to get himself sent off, and then on again for Hemel Hempstead. Meanwhile, o...

Arsenal heartbreak and Chelsea statues from 2018-03-08T01:37:32

The defeat to Brighton was the equivalent of a massive coronary for one Arsenal fan on this weeks Our Tune. And it's not just the supporters all this is affecting. Arsene Wenger pops up on X Factor...

VAR chaos, Snow chaos and mistaken identity from 2018-03-05T11:09:13

We go a bit Radio 4 at times today, thanks to the farce that is VAR, a system so bad it makes sense it’s being used in the world cup. And as the weather closed in could Twitter be the real reason w...

Winter Break is Coming and walking football from 2018-03-01T12:13:47

The first bit of silverware has gone with Man City taking home the carbo.. the caribou.. the carabababo... the Leauge cup, but Gary Neville thinks Arsenal just walked over and handed it to them. Th...

Mourinho&Pogba on the rocks, chicken picnic, and Taxi for West Brom from 2018-02-26T12:02:59

The greatest love story of last season could become the biggest break up story of this one, as Jose forgets all about his expensive Frenchman Paul Pogba. And is the food in Spanish McDonalds really...

Wigan End City's Dream of Going 4 Up... and Pep gets Punchy! from 2018-02-21T10:42:42

It's Funny Football Podcast time again as Wigan Athletic knock City out of the FA Cup with a goal from the mighty Will Griggs (who is clearly still on fire). That's not all though as Pep Guardiola ...

Ronaldo and Kane breaking records (again) and a Valentines Day massacre at Man City. from 2018-02-18T11:26:42

On the latest Funny Football Podcast, we ponder how the tabloid newspapers might report the sad retirement of Hull City defender Ryan Mason, wonder if Ronaldo might actually be a wizard and look at...

Woy is Wattled and Unexpected Penis in the Bagging Area from 2018-02-14T17:01:37

Another bite-sized podcast full to the brim with "Funny Football" stuff from the Premier League and beyond. This week we see a dark side to Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson, hear Gary Neville drop s...

Evra blowing bubbles, Mahrez moaning from 2018-02-11T12:34:02

Can Patrice Evra give West Ham a kick up the face, much like he did to one of the Marseille fans? Or is his signing purely political? Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez is back in body, if not in mind and sou...

Conte's curse and Kane's century from 2018-02-08T03:57:35

It's all about hair, organised crime and sleep deprivation at Chelsea this week, as Bakayoko still has no idea how to win fans over. Thankfully, we have Harry Kane to distract us from all that, and...

West Ham, Africa, and Merson's Transfer School from 2018-02-05T03:54:41

  Today proves that football currently has more money than sense, as there was a lot of transfers and a whole lot of stupidity over the last year. The problems could all stem from education, especi...

PNev explains those tweets, and Jose gets juicy from 2018-02-01T04:04:47

Who wants to be Phil Neville? We spot a weakness in his skill set as he again proves his inability to count, but he tries to dig himself out of a hole with some impressive claims. Claims that sound...

The Dyche Diet, and the worlds first Football Song Baby from 2018-01-29T00:35:12

Could there be trouble as the top English manager in the Premier League this season is confronted with his past in a scandal absolutely nobody is calling #Wormgate and we ask how good Andy Carroll ...

Silva bites the dust and the rise of the Proper Football Man from 2018-01-25T11:41:07

Marco Silva is the 7th Premier league manager to be sacked this season, and the second because of Everton. Harry Redknapp is having a pop at those funny foreigners again, and Alexis Sanchez is fina...

ABBA, Alan Shearer dolls, and Crouch vs Carroll from 2018-01-22T01:12:15

Just what has got Antonio Conte pulling his hair out? And why has Alan got a bee in his bonnet, or more to the point a V, an A, and an R?We get a sneak preview of a future football chant as Andy Ca...

Giggs Returns as Sanchez packs his bags from 2018-01-18T01:33:32

There are lots of numbers flying around as Sanchez is poised to leave Arsenal. But what shirt will he be wearing in the next few weeks? And more importantly, apparently, what number will he have on...

The Rooney Rule and Firminos Heartbreak from 2018-01-15T02:09:03

We discover that the number of managers with backgrounds of being bad managers, far exceed those of BAME managers across the Football League. And wonder if the FA are only able to address one 'ism'...

Swansea go shopping and VAR is a bit MEH from 2018-01-11T10:53:20

We’re not sure the new Swansea manager fully understands the concept of the transfer window as he is off down the fish market. Elsewhere, the Mayor of Liverpool is off down the cop shop as he’s wor...

Wengers Wallet, Lazy Jose, and crossing the line with Livermore from 2018-01-08T01:38:19

We look at some of the biggest surprises in the football rollercoaster that is the transfer window, find out the secrets of Arsenal's finances, discover a player guaranteed to get you maximum point...

Klopp gets Van Dijk, Jose gets the blame, and football gets political from 2018-01-04T02:24:09

Jose Mourinho looks set to appear on a new TV game show, but will he still struggle to get points? Liverpool have just bought the world's most expensive defender, and given that it took longer to g...

It's our 2017 Fannual of the year! from 2018-01-01T05:01

It's time for us to look back at some of the stupid, silly and downright comical things in our annual look back over the year. In this bonus-length episode we cram in as much of the last 12 months ...

It's a Christmas Day Special! from 2017-12-24T12:51:57

It's cold, it's snowing, so warm yourself by the fire while we open some of the cards and presents sent to us by the great and good of football, presumably to thank us for all we've done this year....

Diving, Paintbrushes, and could a team Yorkshire one day win the World Cup? from 2017-12-21T03:17:48

David Moyes steps up to protect his West Ham players with some diving tips. Meanwhile, Match of the Day goes all Arty farty thanks to Martin Keown and his brushes, plus we speak to Phillip Hegarty ...

Sullivan's excuses, and no Christmas for Everton from 2017-12-18T00:40:17

West Ham’s own version of the chuckle brothers, Dildos, sorry I mean Davids, Gold, and Sullivan have been at it again, and it could mean that Jose Fonte and Robert Snodgrass will be transferred out...

Sour milk in Manchester from 2017-12-14T03:59:09

  There are still cuts and bruises from the Manchester derby, but most of these seem to have happened in the City changing room, AFTER the game. Plus we search the media to find the truth about, we...

Klopp's bite, Ronaldo's victory and Wenger's headache from 2017-12-11T10:48:45

Ronaldo surprised no one by winning footballer of the year for the fifth time. Meanwhile Jurgen Klopp showed off his new teeth before sinking them into everyone who thought that was a penalty in th...

Pep vs Pogba and Sunderland in the toilet from 2017-12-07T08:44:22

As we get ready for the world's earliest title decider, we ask the big questions: Like does Pep Guardiola write all his Tripadvisor reviews in Capital letters? Is Paul Pogba in the Mafia? And what ...

Big Sams Big Everton Job and England World Cup Panamania from 2017-12-04T02:59:58

What did Southgate do to sort out that draw for next summer, could he be any less excited about it, or indeed aware of potential hazards while talking to the press?  And just when you thought Linek...

Allardyce on his way, Lukaku on target from 2017-11-30T07:54:06

  Have Everton just had their most important game EVER? Martin Keown thinks so. Big Sam has turned up to save everyone but it looks like he’s not got much to be worried about, so host Jim offers so...

Does Cantona want Pep and can God save Everton? from 2017-11-27T10:55:03

Ant steps into Jims boots today and looks at the Oumar Niasse situation from many different points of view. All of which seem to come from Phil Neville. And would the manager of Algeria be the mira...

What next for Pulis and West Brom from 2017-11-23T03:27:44

The Baggies pull the plug on Tony Pulis, only to realise that he may be just the man they need to keep them up. But could he be about to become a United man? That's a handyman, to take care of all ...

Pressure on Pulis and Robot Football from 2017-11-20T06:25:21

Goals galore this weekend, Tony Pulis should be scared about his job, but despite the everyone acting like it's already happened, he is acting like he's not bothered.  Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul P...

No Goals, No Italy, No One Cares from 2017-11-16T05:32:10

A goalless draw against Brazil was great for Neymar, but he's been crying, as was Buffon after the Italian's drew a blank against Sweden and now they'll be joining the Republic on the couch at home...

England Impress and Moyes is on the edge from 2017-11-13T04:10:12

David Moyes is taking no prisoners with his first press engagements as the new boss of West Ham. Which is probably a good thing, as he's sounding more than a little bit scary. Meanwhile, Gareth Sou...

The World's Greatest Football Manager from 2017-11-09T02:01:16

David Moyes is in, Slaven Bilic is out, and Arsene Wenger is angry. Most managers retire by the time they reach their early seventies, but in this episode, we meet a man who kept going and went on ...

Simon Sacked in Sunderland Shambles from 2017-11-06T03:25:08

There's some good news for everyone who isn't a Sunderland fan, and even good news for sacked manager Simon Grayson. Mick Mcarthy makes us laugh but Roy Keane will probably never be happy. Same goe...

Everyone Wants The Everton Job from 2017-11-02T06:47:27

Goodison Park is swimming in job applications from pretty much everyone, including the caretaker manager. It's fair to say that Joey Barton is not a big fan of David Unsworth, no matter how much he...

Bye Bye Bilic and Carabao Catastrophe from 2017-10-30T05:07

  It’s all balls according to Pep Guardiola, who is in need of a miracle, but not as much as Slaven Bilic who has his head on the West Ham chopping block despite beating Spurs in the cup. And it’s ...

Bye Bye Koeman, Hello secret gay footballers from 2017-10-26T00:46:54

This week we stumble over the freshly slain Ronald Koeman in the killing fields of football, learn how to deal with crap Christmas presents from your relatives, and with one rag plumbing new depths...

Mour-Issey from 2017-10-23T02:56

This week we bring you back to 1912 but it seems the FA may have been there all along. Elsewhere, Jose complains about the fact that no one complains about his complaints. At least I think that'...

Snake-Speare from 2017-10-18T22:11

There’s dancing in the streets of Newcastle and Leicester and in Leicester as someone gives up, some one storms out, and someone is kicked out. It all means one club has a lost a snake and gaine...

Testiculating Stephen Hawking vs Dr Seuss from 2017-10-15T23:15

A pundit puts himself back under the floodlights, there’s a brief History of The European International League and we ask if a beloved kids author has joined the MOTD team. All in the football show...

Genetics, Egyptians, Hobbits and Teletubbies from 2017-10-12T01:11

It would seem qualifying for the world cup is still exciting in some places, and one commentator seems to be more interested in finding his mate.  Jim reads an exciting UN report, and opens a windo...

Preda-toe: Have Beckham, Hoddle and Merson all gone mad? from 2017-10-09T00:22

England are through to the WC but are they simply dreaming of a short back and sides? Glen Hoddle takes us through the diary of Harry Kane, and Paul Merson moves a step closer to ...

Oh So Quiet from 2017-10-05T14:12

In this episode, we tackle European politics, philosophy and how to stimulate the modern football fan, plus a state of the art survey, the greatest goal of the month ever and another computer ma...

Pep Talk from 2017-10-01T21:06

While Gary Lineker talks balls in foreign speak like, we travel from Bromley to Tesco, eat roast swan sandwiches, build a machine to save football journalism from itself, and travel to an altern...

Unfollow from 2017-09-28T09:19

This episode is all about breaking records and team unity. And Batman vs Spiderman. And social media etiquette. And schoolboy behaviour. And the fact that money won't solve every problem. #Neymar #...

Long-Kaku from 2017-09-24T21:10

We could do a show all about football and footballers or we could just interview a dog and sing songs about willies. Guess which one we did?

#SouthAmericanFootball #Argentina #DogOnThePit...

Addicted from 2017-09-21T02:19

We all know Rooney has had a nightmare of a week, but it's been a dream for a footballing Unicorn and another big footballing name will be getting a lie in this week. We find out why, or at leas...

OTLS #312 Sesame Soccer from 2017-09-17T17:27:20

14. 40. 15. Not coordinates but just some of the numbers in this episode, which also sees So Solid Crew are back with a message for Leicester City and we ask if POTUS Donald J Trump could be swoppi...

OTLS #311 Gone Dutch from 2017-09-14T11:24:52

Will Frank De Boer spend his newly found free time watching Jeremy Kyle? Or will he spend his time analyzing the hairstyles of the world's best footballers? Or picking fights with himself in the mi...

OTLS #310 Dildo Bros from 2017-09-10T15:27:56

Once again football gets all sexy, but it might not be enough to save a certain manager from the sack. And are we on the verge of what could be the most accurate naming rights for a premier league ...

OTLS #309 The Bird from 2017-09-07T10:17:46

We manage to find some excitement in the international break as well as some anger and tears, a classic car movie remake and a tongue twisting tweet of the week. It's all in the latest episode of t...

OTLS #308 Sanchez Stays from 2017-09-03T19:53:51

Well... it looks like Alexis Sanchez is sticking around in North London for a little while longer. That, and a whole host of failed transfers made Deadline Day a bit of a damp squib didn't it? But ...

OTLS #307 Clock Is Ticking from 2017-08-30T20:52:06

The clock is ticking! Not only on this years summer transfer window but also on the shelf life of the gags in this mid-week episode. Jim is back and casting a cynical and sarcastic eye over the fut...

OTLS #306 Taking the Piss from 2017-08-29T16:06:10

Jim is off enjoying himself and so Ant is left holding the football-shaped baby for show 306. This week we kick back and enjoy some time off, get a bit sweary with the powers-that-be & wonder if th...

OTLS #305 Wenger Out from 2017-08-23T17:00

We ALL knew it was going to happen at some point but did ANYONE really thing that #WengerOut would be trending on Twitter within 2 weeks of the season kicking off. Its has and thats what this weeks...

OTLS #304 Here's Jonny from 2017-08-20T17:53:20

If you hadn't noticed by now the world of Football Transfers has gone loco. This weeks dose of football funny may well be the tipping point that sends us all over the edge. Over the next 8mins Jim ...

OTLS #303 Costa Lota from 2017-08-16T16:08:37

Have we uncovered an evil science programme hidden beneath White Hart Lane? What do you fine the footballer who has everything? And which criminals do today's sporting heroes look up to? All of the...

OTLS #302 Coutin-Go from 2017-08-13T21:22:04

Things we learn this week: Some footballers just don't get paid enough; One of the Neville brothers can't count, or was it three of them; Liverpool players don't understand their fans; Coutinho cou...

Goatloads from 2017-08-10T14:16

The new season is here, we've got a new theme tune and we're now out twice a week. Today we've got money on the mind in a good way thanks to the nicest man in football (it's not Raheem Sterling)...

OTLS MICRO-POD #09 Swipe Right from 2017-08-06T21:10:48

In the week that Neymar announced his move wasn't about the money, Ronald McDonald played ball boy for United, there was hair pulling at dawn between two of the Premier Leagues Top Managers, and it...

OTLS MICRO-POD #8"Ney-Money Ney-Mar" from 2017-07-30T01:00

The transfer window has finally kicked into gear and On The Left Side is as confused as ever? Is Neymar really worth over £200million? Can Jose Mourinho spend any more money? Does Jurgen Klopp know...

OTLS MICRO-POD #07 - 50-25-25 from 2017-07-23T05:00

This week schools out as we use Video Games to scout new players, Cartoons and fruit to secure the services of your star player, and a brave new formation to get one over on the big lads. #Caledoni...

OTLS MICRO POD #06 - Everton PJs from 2017-07-16T11:47:36

It's the episode that all toffee fans have been waiting for! All the comings and goings, nightwear and newspapers that have dominated this weeks silly soccer stories. And we really need to put a ch...

OTLS MICRO-POD #05 - Love Bites from 2017-07-09T13:05:12

It's all about sealing the deal in relationships this week, from a world class footballer and his childhood bride, to John Terry and his new love. #Messi #Barcelona #Argentina #Football #Soccer #Si...

OTLS MICRO-POD #04 - CR7 4 PM from 2017-07-02T22:12:28

Things have gone a bit more stupid than usual. Particularly at Arsenal AND the House of Commons. Thankfully, institutions like FIFA remain as steadily corrupt as always, which is good if you're ten...

OTLS MICRO-POD #03- Diego-ing from 2017-06-25T22:21:50

Could Craig David have found a use for those injured footballers that just drain your clubs bank balance? And whats the worst thing that your thumbs can do? These and more questions are not answere...

OTLS MICRO-POD #02 - Inquisition from 2017-06-19T14:29:56

As we sweat through our football kits we keep you up to date with all the stupid summer soccer stories with a shorter dose of football funny. This week, Ant looks at some of madness surrounding nex...

OTLS MICRO-POD #01 - Ronny's Hair from 2017-06-12T13:50:55

Everybody's gone on holiday except for us, so here's a shorter, sweeter, siller look at the stupid stories from soccer in just 5 minutes.

2016/17 Season Fannual from 2017-06-06T11:21

Jump in our Delorean and look back at the last 8 months in the world of football in this special end of season round up #Football #Soccer #EndOfSeason #SeasonReview #FootballFunny

Thank You Willy from 2017-05-30T01:05

It's been a tough week. On The Left Side looks at how football reacted to events off the pitch in Manchester, says good bye to a load of familiar faces in the Premier League as the transfer wind...

OTLS #241 - Second Coming from 2017-05-24T12:13:23

Here we go! On The Left Side is taking another romp thought the week of football funny. This week we got to say goodbye not only to the football season for a few months but also to Sunderland, Whit...

OTLS #240 - Crispophilia from 2017-05-15T17:55:16

What happens when you stick your tackle in a bag of potato snacks? Does the flavour leave a stinging sensation? We fail to answer many questions like this, while Jurgen Klopp gets meterological as ...

OTLS #239 - Ironic from 2017-05-07T22:10:12

A bumper episode this week with rants about racism, mental health and sexism. Then we all chill out a bit as Jim chats to a nice lovely bearded vegan, then it get's stressful again as we're probabl...

OTLS #238 - Terry's Mum from 2017-04-30T19:21

Hello. Thanks for checking out the latest dose of satirical football words from the minds on On The Left Side. This week we see relegations and sackings as the football season reaches the pointy en...

#Messi from 2017-04-23T23:49

It's a terribly English affair this week with John Terry, Harry Redknapp, Wayne Rooney and the late Ugo Ehiogu inspiring this weeks nonsense. Oh and there's a little Argentinian fella and some e...

OTLS #236 - Son-in-Laws from 2017-04-17T00:29:52

Linguistic trouble all round this week as Tony Adams confuses Paul Merson with his latest career mood, Ronald Koeman has no inner monologue when speaking about life on Liverpool, and Jim struggles ...

OTLS #235 - Slap&Tickle from 2017-04-09T20:45:47

This week we continue to be the most unfootball football show as we look at who not to book as your wedding DJ, ask how many pies can you eat in one night, dabble with brain transplants and have th...

OTLS #234 - Ronny's Bust from 2017-04-02T21:16:31

The international break gave us no respite from the ridiculous side show of football funny and we bring it all to you here in a commute size package of nonsense. This week we ponder the future of A...

OTLS #233 - John's Stones from 2017-03-27T04:10:53

This weeks: Balls, Planes, Sandwiches, Eyebrows, Rhyming Cookery, Love and Organised War. Oh, and there's some football stuff too. #Arsenal #ManCity #Pep #Wenger #JohnStones #Russia2018 #FootballVi...

OTLS #232 - Monsters from 2017-03-20T06:57:56

On The Left Side is off skipping through the bluebell fields of football satire once again, only stopping to smell the funny side of the beautiful game. This week we feel the reverberations of Barc...

OTLS #231 - No Carbs from 2017-03-13T00:46:11

This week we uncover the worlds biggest practical joke could be taking place in the Premier League, investigate the reasons behind those poor refereeing decisions, teach the footballers of the futu...

OTLS #230 - I Luv Zlat from 2017-03-05T23:53:36

This week's show is all about letters: Jim pens what turns into an awkward love letter to Ibrahimovic; we try and keep it together as we read Claudio's goodbye; footballers spit letters as they try...

OTLS #229 - Pie Hard from 2017-02-26T21:15:25

Whoa! Claudio has gone… sacked by Leicester City. ANYTHING can happen in football and when it does you can be sure that On The Left Side will cover it in football funny. This week we talk about Ran...

OTLS #228 - Choose Football from 2017-02-20T09:47:49

This week on the show FULL of football funny we watch the Champions League tear apart reputations ("Wenger Out" anyone), wonder exactly what an "Unethical Hair Cut" is, and try to work out exactly ...

OTLS #227 - Beckspam from 2017-02-13T14:52:14

Once again On The Left Side sprinkles the funny over football in exactly the way that Alan Shearer does not. This week we rise in defence of "Sir" David Beckham, Prove Gary Neville VERY wrong and g...

OTLS #226 - Watermelon from 2017-02-06T12:49:33

This week we saw Transfer Deadline Day come and go without anything very interesting happening and so why not TRANSFER your boring old football podcast for a weekly dose of football funny… On this ...

OTLS #225 - Angry Arsene from 2017-01-30T03:40:16

Are we about to see ambulance chasers targeting football? There's an ill wind blowing around Anfield, while Arsene Wenger could become the next big Hollywood Star... and could we do a worse job of ...

OTLS #224 - The L Word from 2017-01-23T14:15:03

If you haven’t left your job and buggered of to China for a much larger, but probably less satisfying pay cheque, then pop in your headphones and get ready for the football funny. 15mins of satiric...

OTLS #223 - Ball Eating from 2017-01-15T21:05:53

Here we go. Get your goggles on and slip into your Speedo’s because we’re about to take a dip in the deep end of football funny. On this weeks alternative football show we get a bit worked up about...

OTLS #222 - Salty Liquid from 2017-01-09T03:19:35

Everyone loves a shot of JD at this time of year, Pep has a sing song, Arsene goes old skool, and Samir has a hangover cure that's more trouble than it's worth. #Sunderland #Defoe #Pep #MCFC #Pharr...

OTLS #221 - Bye Bye Bob from 2017-01-03T00:10:15

Happy New Year. On The Left Side is about to bowl hopelessly into 2017 so buckle up and get ready for a few minutes of football funny. On this weeks show we unearth the Neville brothers most embarr...

OTLS #220 - 2016 Fannual from 2016-12-26T16:20:58

It's Christmas so we decided to do a review of our year, that's the show, not our personal lives. That would have been a bit too gritty. Use your new gifts to listen to a special compilation of som...

OTLS #219 - Chinese Takeaway from 2016-12-19T13:54:13

Guten Tag. This weeks romp though the last seven days of football includes some more gold from everyones favourite German… Jurgan Klopp as shots are fired ahead of the Merseyside Derby. As well as ...

OTLS #218 - Blatter's Salami from 2016-12-13T04:09:53

Howdy On-The-Left-Siders! This weeks romp though the meadow of funny football kicks off in the EVIL head quarters of governing body FIFA. We also try and cheer up Slavan Bilic, look into the financ...

OTLS #217 - #AskGareth from 2016-12-05T13:52:30

Welcome to another week of Football Funny with On The Left Side. This week Eric Bristow made us all realise that footballers aren’t the biggest d***s on the planet, Gareth Southgate marked his appo...

OTLS #216 - Steve Slips Out from 2016-11-28T21:14:35

World Domination, Tyrannical Monuments, Evil Organisations and Claims direct make up this weeks episode of what some are calling the big footbally podcast showdown. And just what happened to that g...

OTLS #215 - Oh Arrr Ya from 2016-11-22T00:37:39

Who's driving Rooney to drink? And who could be causing chaos in the skies? Plus there's a troublemaker at Man Utd, and it's not because Jose won't pass the condiments, why watching football could ...

OTLS #214 - 1, 2, 3, Move! from 2016-11-13T20:53:04

Hello there. Lets all settle down, crack a beer and get ready for another week for Football Funny. On this weeks show we uncover the REAL hero of English football, wonder what ever happened to the ...

OTLS #213 - A German Team from 2016-11-07T15:15:05

This week the pitfalls of pronounciation leads to Jim laying down another track; we use the pen of choice for the discerning pie eater; go all trendy teacher and mix maths with football; we grab 40...

OTLS #212 - Globality from 2016-10-30T19:42:55

Whoop Whoop” Climb on board the football train as we pull into the satire station. Er… ok, forget that. On this weeks dose of Football Funny we take a peak inside Jose MOurinho’s slowly unraveling ...

OTLS #211 - Techo-phoot from 2016-10-23T14:41:19

Phil Collins is back, and so are we. But we don't have an embarrasing song in the closet like he does. We do have the inside story on what sounds like a new Italian at Man City, though he better be...

OTLS #210 - The Cryo Game from 2016-10-17T01:38:02

Should we put Rooney on ice? Do you need help after what you saw this week? Can you really seduce an international sex symbol in just 140 characters? We also try and repair some of the damage to th...

OTLS #209 - Exactly from 2016-10-10T17:18:14

Next generation meet the old generation as we track down the star of a seminal advert, while one football team has gone all Hollywood with their new coach. Plus we try and work out just what puts t...

OTLS #208 - Pint of Wine from 2016-10-03T12:30:03

This week On The Left Side sat down with a pint of wine and a wad of cash in a chineese buffet for chat about the funnier bits of this weeks football news… Is Big Sam England’s greatest ever manage...

OTLS #207 - Jose's Organ from 2016-09-25T20:46:52

Ready for this weeks round up of football funny? Good. On this weeks alternative football show we try to work out if Jose Mourinho has ALREADY started to loose the plot at Manchester United, look a...

OTLS #206 - Super Sub from 2016-09-18T22:59:56

Jim's on holiday this week so producer Ant steps up to the plate. There's a lot of singing, a new way to play video games, a lesson in language and while love is in the air, there's also something ...

12 Toilets from 2016-09-12T02:19

Jim brings his domestic problems to the alternative football show this week as we ask answers and give questions like: just how much do you have to get paid to want to win a game? Is the next 00...

OTLS #204 - Long&Keen from 2016-09-05T01:01:46

This week we bemoan that the transfer window isn't what it used to be, but then again neither is porn. We wave goodbye to Charles, before asking who the f*** he is, meet a man who owes the world £2...

Sack Snaps from 2016-08-29T13:19

Come with us for a wander thought the over-grown weed-infested garden of football news as we take a set of shine secateurs to the very best back-page stories of the week. This week we look at th...

OTLS #202 - Go-Pro Ankles from 2016-08-22T06:21:10

Jim maybe half cut this week but that won't stop him from sorting out fan finances, helping Arsene with his wardrobe, ranting at the Yanks, or lending his dolly to Ashley Williams. We also ask if Z...

Fox Kills Dog from 2016-08-14T22:25

Just like Pogba we're back, and just like him we've recorded our own Grime record. Also this week: Jurgen gets his kit off, Iain Dowie gives some relationship advice, and we ask if the Cookie Mo...

OTLS EURO'16 #5 - Moth of the Day from 2016-07-13T03:08:08

This week in football there was a biblical plague, an exclusive preview of a new pop record, the hashtag we hope to never see, and two commentators who are so excited they might actually just be 9 ...

OTLS EURO'16 #4 - Three Lions and a Dentist from 2016-07-03T12:08

Why is John Rambo retiring from international football? Can your translator be trusted? When is a footballer a headphone? Why are we even asking these questions? We're not sure but we try to answer...

OTLS EURO'16 #3 - On My Egg Son from 2016-06-26T16:35:41

This week we reveal the worst place to keep eggs, the S&M secret of a football commentator, ask if one man's hair can save the EU and get an exclusive preview of the best football album in the worl...

OTLS EURO'16 #2 - Sons Gone To Iceland from 2016-06-20T15:10:52

This week we get a jealous of everyone else’s national anthem, celebrate the fans from the emerald isle and consider the dubious personal habits of certain European nations... all whilst trying to ...

OTLS EURO'16 #1 - Roy Raps from 2016-06-13T22:27:06

Bonjour! We’ve gone all continental and focused the On The Left Side satirical telescope on France for the European Championships. This week… We consider switching our support AWAY from England, un...

OTLS #134 - It's Over from 2016-05-23T19:50:05

There's goodbyes, hearts, mutants, bus rides, cardigans and a fair bit of nose hair picking in this weeks show. Plus some breaking football news and a guest appearance from Donald Trump. Come take ...

OTLS #133 - I'm Forever Throwing Bottles from 2016-05-15T23:48:13

How do you really say Liepzig? Is there a secret setting on my satnav? What can your club sell to make even more money? Just what was it that got big Sam in the mood? What are the words to the offi...

OTLS #132 - The Foxes Awaken from 2016-05-09T05:00

Some people still don't know who won, but we want to know who the real losers were in the wake of Leicester's victory? We find that out, as well as enjoying a Shaq attack, and some little people wi...

OTLS #131 - Hanks For The Tip from 2016-05-03T00:54:16

Get the most ridiculous stories from the world of football this week, including a couple of kinky revelations, Managers Catchphrases, a double oscar winner that tells it how it is, and is global wa...

Monkeys and Bears, Oh My! from 2016-04-25T01:03

Slaven Billic goes all Doctor Dolittle as the footballing world is overrun by critters this week. Plus the worlds most excitable man loses the plot this week when his team score, and LVG is stil...

Real Character from 2016-04-18T02:19

This week: Jamie Vardy discovers his power animal, should we all be praising LVG and who is really behind Jurgen Klopp? Plus Elvis and Pato Banton are back, Giggsy gets kinky and we try to work ...

I See Delph People from 2016-04-10T14:36

Time for another romp though the world of football… and like all good romps this one is over in under 12 mins. So, whats on this weeks Alternative Football Show? We ask are footballers doing stu...

Episode 10 x 2 +7 from 2016-04-04T09:16

After the desolate wasteland of the international break OTLS is back with rested legs and enthusiasm for the run in! This week we realise that Sky really was the limit for Gary Neville as he and...

Do You Beliebe? from 2016-03-27T20:54

Now that everyone has officially decided that England are going to win the European Championships we can turn our attention to the other side of football. This week THE Alternative Football Podc...

Goooooool from 2016-03-20T20:14

Fancy the good bits from 7 days of football in under 15mins? You my friend are in luck… On this weeks “alternative” football podcast we address the ominous Blatter-shaped shadow hanging over foo...

Trying Too Hard from 2016-03-13T18:00

Another week of football chaos giving plenty for the Alternative Football Podcast to get its teeth into… We have the earth moving (for some) in Leicester, we discover something more terrifying t...

Not You Claude from 2016-03-06T23:22

This week we look what a certain Liverpool striker is doing to help make ends meet, ask if Louis Van Gaal is actually the wisest man in football and feel a little bit guilty about taking the p**...

OTLS #122 - Horny Whale from 2016-02-28T20:42:26

This weeks alternative football podcast is stuffed fuller than a brown paper enveloped in the offices of FIFA. We take a look at a beautiful love affair taking place in the East End of London, find...

OTLS #121 - Meat Envy from 2016-02-21T23:13:42

Its another romp through the last 7 days for football funny from the On The Left Side team. This week we kick Aston Villa when they are down & demand pie sellers have equal rights with Premier Leag...

OTLS #120 - LVGone from 2016-02-15T07:21:37

This week we ask: Has Jose Mourinho discovered the secret of Cosmic Ordering? Does LVG need a restraining order against him before he is released into the wild, and what does he look forward to aft...

OTLS #119 - Die Vard from 2016-02-08T06:44:34

In the football show that's not really about football this week we have guest appearances from Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson, and Bernard Manning. Plus the inside scoop on Pep's softer less PC side, a s...

OTLS #118 - God Is A Toffee from 2016-02-01T05:52:21

This week: we teach West Ham Co-Owner David Gold how to make a sandwich; Donald Trump has a new opponent in the race to be President; we identify the two people that could save Sunderland; and bemo...

OTLS #117 - Hamstring Zombie from 2016-01-25T05:06:36

In the latest sideways look at the world of football we peruse the reading material we suspect is being shoved through Claudio Ranieri's letterbox, we put forward the case for quarantining Anfield ...

OTLS #116 - We've All Done That... from 2016-01-18T04:11:27

The greatest football podcast in the universe is back with a new episode! There are no statistics, no transfer news and no press conferences - here we take a sideways look at football. This week we...

OTLS #115 - Loop R Evil from 2016-01-11T00:14:45

This week the show begins to affect our personal relationships as we ask if we would get this excited if anybody else announced they were leaving in real life. We also discuss baby names and wonder...

OTLS #114 - Who Shot Mr FIFA? from 2016-01-04T04:09:41

This week: We exclusively reveal what really happened in that LVG press conference; we discuss which ringtone the discerning football journalist should be sporting this year; and we ask can repeate...

Man of Principle from 2015-12-28T02:56

This week we snuck in to find out who was playing Santa at FIFA's Christmas Party, and ask - has Arnold Schwarzenegger's replacement been found? We also argue with our wife, cry on the phone wit...

The Special gOne from 2015-12-21T03:12

This week: We have the inside scoop on Jose Mourinho's new job; The real reason why we should really be worried about someone outside the big clubs winning the league; and the ultimate power in ...

Flaky Scalp from 2015-12-14T02:34

This show contains the following ingredients: One fan with an anger problem; one manager with a wind problem; a world class striker who doesn't seem to understand the correlation between goals and ...

Gate Gate from 2015-12-07T04:02

In another sideways look at football Jim asks: did Mick McArthy ever think anybody would find his dark secret? Which Premier League manager appears to have a fetish for pain threshold? And did a...

Boss Ta from 2015-11-30T16:48

Will Hollywood be turning Mourinho's latest Romance into a Movie? Is Louis Van Gaal a tech advisor for ITV reality TV Show? And why aren't there more children managing football clubs? At least I...

Black Friday Special from 2015-11-27T16:13

Beat those Black Friday Blues with this extra special short bananza to get you through the weekend. Especially if you're Arsene Wenger

Rock, Paper, Scissors from 2015-11-23T03:10

Jim goes beyond the headlines and results once again and this week suggests some realistic songs for the teams at next years European Championships, Roy Keane tries not to get carried away, unli...

Non Bio Football from 2015-11-16T00:03

This week Jim tries to figure out who's responsible for coming up with the latest name for the Championship/Division 1/league football championship manager thing before the Premiership. Or is th...

The Chinaman from 2015-11-09T01:26

Roy Keane does his best Dave Whelan impression, Jose Mourinho takes school bullies head on with his potty mouth, and it turns out that Savage VS Terry is a draw. Plus in the week of Children in ...

Nothing To Say from 2015-11-01T23:49

It is a dark time for the Empire. I mean, FIFA. And while they search for a new emperor, Jose is still searching for a win, and some more words to use in his press conferences. And if you though...

Tecknine Lentology from 2015-10-26T19:30

This week we jump aboard the Merry-Go-Round of managers, a puppet show aboard the Titanic, and manage to squeeze in some Shakespeare and Pigeons.

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Kick Off Death from 2015-10-19T04:02

A footballers curse that could become a movie, and a movie which may hold the answer to all the games problems. Plus the best sick note ever and what would you rather buy - goals or pies? All th...

The Not Normal One from 2015-10-11T21:26

This week On The Left Side uncovers the one big potential problem with everyones new favourite manager Jurgan Klopp and ponders what life after FIFA may be like for suspended president Sepp Blat...

Kick Off from 2015-10-07T12:09

This week; Wayne Rooney the hopeless romantic, John Terry's parking antics and Mourinho talks gangster! All on the different kind of football podcast

On The Left Side is written and produ...