This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Nic English and Joel Rabinowitz. On the agenda this week are the managerial merry-go-round at Chelsea, new faces in the North London derby, selection hea

23 - And the window slams shut...

Feb 1st, 2018 55m 48s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Ali Maxwell and pod debutant Alex Stewart. The transfer window has come and gone, so we run the rule over all the big moves in and out at Premier League

Introducing The Edge with Joey Barton

Jan 31st, 2018 53s

Welcome to The Edge, a show that aims to explore the unique talent and occasional darkness that drives elite performance in the worlds of sport, politics and music. Hosted by professional footballer Joey Barton, each episode will explore the st

22 - Spent the lot on massive mugs

Jan 26th, 2018 59m 28s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Reuben Pinder. It's transfer time of year, so this week we take a look at the deal which saw Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh M

Introducing The Horne Section Podcast

Jan 22nd, 2018 1m 10s

Coming soon, it's The Horne Section Podcast! A raucous, ridiculous and surprisingly satisfying show hosted by Alex Horne and featuring a whole host of special guests. First episode out tomorrow, January 23.

21 - Three minutes of orgasmic football

Jan 18th, 2018 56m 16s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by guests Jake Entwistle and Oli Young-Myles. Is Roberto Firmino Liverpool's most important player? Is Son Heung-min the League's most under-rated player? Is Andy

20 - Will video kill the reffing hoo-ha?

Jan 11th, 2018 1h 3m

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by David Preece and Ali Maxwell. On the agenda this week - Arsenal's FA Cup disappointment at Forest, the debut of VAR in English football and Coutinho's big-money

19 - The £75 million man

Jan 4th, 2018 46m 45s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Nic English and Adam Boultwood. On the agenda - will Virgil van Dijk herald a new era for Liverpool? Is Mark Hughes' time up at Stoke? And just who is Everton target Cenk Tos

18 - Is Harry Kane Europe's best number 9?

Dec 28th, 2017 59m 35s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Oli Young-Myles and Jake Entwistle to examine Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé's phenomenal scoring records, the mystery of Barcelona's La Liga lead and ask "What i

17 - The Ronaldo delusion

Dec 21st, 2017 52m 17s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Ali Maxwell and Lee Warner to answer the week's biggest questions. Is Mo Salah the best Liverpool striker since Luis Suárez and can Arsenal stop him? Just why d

16 - Could Potter bring his magic to the Premier League?

Dec 14th, 2017 53m 47s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Jake Entwistle and Adam Boultwood. The lads discuss the fall out from the Manchester derby, look at the Champions League draw for the last sixteen, and praise B

15 - Witches spell horror start for Gattuso

Dec 7th, 2017 58m 47s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by George Elek and a pod debutant, former professional keeper David Preece. They applaud the goal-scoring antics of Benevento keeper Alberto Brignoli and admire Da

14 - Records tumbling as Pep marches on

Nov 30th, 2017 45m 5s

This week on Defending in Numbers our host Rob Armstrong is joined in the studio by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Adam Boultwood. The lads discuss record-breaking Manchester City, wonder what's going on at Dortmund and look ahead to this week

13 - Mo goals, no problem

Nov 23rd, 2017 50m 35s

Defending in Numbers returns from the international break, and joining our host Rob Armstrong in the studio are Jake Entwistle and George Elek. Covering more ground than Mesut Özil, this week the lads praise Mo Salah's fast start at Liverpool,

Introducing Talk Stew with Reggie Yates

Nov 14th, 2017 31s

Welcome to Talk Stew, the new podcast from Reggie Yates and Deezer...

12 - English clubs on the rise in Europe?

Nov 2nd, 2017 54m 37s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Carl Anka and George Elek. They discuss the positive start for English clubs in Europe, the challenges facing Zidane in Madrid and the exciting race at the top of Serie A.

11 - Do one Ron Ron, da do one Ron

Oct 26th, 2017 49m 28s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and James Benge. The lads discuss Ronald Koeman's departure from Everton, reflect on Ronaldo's latest award and admire Ciro Immobile's excellent start to the

10 - The greatest team of the Premier League era?

Oct 19th, 2017 50m 31s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Carl Anka and James Benge. The lads make bold claims about the brilliance of Pep's City, reflect on Icardi's derby heroics, and lament England's second-tier status.

09 - 'I wish I was Mauricio Pochettino, actually'

Oct 12th, 2017 41m

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Jake Entwistle. The lads talk World Cup qualification, discuss Ballon d'Or nominations and heap praise on the talent production line at Spurs under Mauricio

08 - We need to talk about Kevin

Oct 5th, 2017 47m 48s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Oli Young-Myles. The lads talk chance-creation machine Kevin De Bruyne, Syria vs Australia in World Cup qualifying and ask 'who is Jack Harri

07 - Have we reached peak Pep?

Sep 28th, 2017 42m 48s

This week on Defending in Numbers, Barnaby Slater is joined by James Benge and Muhammad Butt to explain how releases clauses really work and, as Man City hand out thrashings left, right and centre, ask if Pep Guardiola has finally managed to st

06 - Can The Toffees get out of a sticky situation?

Sep 21st, 2017 36m 26s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Muhammad Butt to talk Everton's current plight, Romelu Lukaku’s potential to be the top of the goal scoring charts for years to come and to ask "Who would ac

05 - De Boer no more as Palace lose four

Sep 14th, 2017 51m 22s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by Jake Entwistle and pod debutant Carl Anka to talk de Boer's departure from Selhurst, Mane's high-kicking antics at the Etihad and Pascal Gross' breakout performance for Brig

04 - Could Rashford be the new Henry?

Sep 7th, 2017 41m 38s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is once again joined by George Elek and Jake Entwistle. The lads talk internationals, try to get to the bottom (or should that be top?) of the FIFA rankings and discuss Chelsea new boy D

03 - Tops off for Deadline Day!

Aug 31st, 2017 38m 35s

This week on Defending in Numbers, our host Rob Armstrong is joined by George Elek and Jake Entwistle. The lads talk deadline day, try to understand FFP and ask if Naby Keita could become the best in the world. Seriously.