IS FOOTBALL BECOMING TOO BORING?And if it is... what would YOU change?On this episode of **The Lonely Goalpost Podcast**, I'm joined by special guest Ian Webber for a fascinating discussion about the direction modern football is heading.Are we trying to make football **too technical and tactical**?Has athleticism started to dominate creativity and skill?And here's an interesting one...should we actually change the size of football pitches?Ian presents a compelling argument for how he'd change the game to make football more entertaining, more skilful and more exciting to watch— and it definitely got me thinking!This is exactly what The Lonely Goalpost is about. Real football fans having proper conversations, sharing opinions and occasionally completely disagreeing! 😂⚽NOW IT'S OVER TO YOU...If you could change ONE thing about modern football, what would it be?👇 Get involved in the comments — we'd love to hear your ideas.👍 LIKE the episode🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Lonely Goalpost💬 JOIN the debate📲 SHARE it with a football fan who'll have an opinion!And as always...🎙️ PASS THE POD!Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered.#TheLonelyGoalpost #FootballPodcast #FootballDebate #ModernFootball #PassThePod

The Lonely Goalpost Podcast is back — and this time it’s a PRE-SEASON CATCH UP!Simon, Dan and Griff are back together for a brilliant mix of football, memories, opinions and complete randomness.⚽ What’s YOUR favourite pre-season story?This episode takes us everywhere...🏆 Looking back at the World Cup Final🤔 FIFA... because there's always something to discuss!😳 Has the Carabao Cup started ridiculously early?🌱 Griff's pre-season with Bournemouth Poppies🏟️ Playing Dorchester Town at The Avenue⚽ The new league seasons getting underway🎤 And somehow we finish by discussing our karaoke classics!It's probably the perfect example of what The Lonely Goalpost is supposed to be.No scripts. No expert panels. Just three mates, real football fans, chatting about the game we love and sharing the stories that come with it.And we had an absolute blast recording it.💬 GET INVOLVED: What's the best, funniest or strangest pre-season football memory you have?Drop it in the comments — we genuinely want to hear your stories.And while you're here...👍 LIKE🔔 SUBSCRIBE💬 COMMENT📲 SHARE IT WITH A FOOTBALL-MAD MATEAnd, of course...🎙️⚽ PASS THE POD!The Lonely Goalpost — Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered.#TheLonelyGoalpost #FootballPodcast #PreSeason #FootballFans #PassThePod

The Lonely Goalpost Podcast | A Tribute to Kevin Keegan | Remembering a True England LegendFootball has lost one of its greatest icons.In this special episode of The Lonely Goalpost, we pay tribute to the incredible Kevin Keegan – a player, captain, manager and personality who inspired generations of football fans. From his unforgettable performances in an England shirt to his passion, energy and love for the game, we reflect on the memories that made him one of football's true legends.This is what The Lonely Goalpost is all about – keeping football memories alive. Real stories. Real emotions. Real football.Join us as we remember the man affectionately known as "Mighty Mouse", share our favourite Kevin Keegan moments and celebrate a life that left an unforgettable mark on the beautiful game.Rest in Peace, Kevin Keegan. Thank you for the memories. ❤️⚽If you've got a favourite Kevin Keegan memory, let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear your stories.👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your favourite Keegan moment🔔 Subscribe for more football memories, stories and debates📢 And most importantly... Pass the Pod!Real people chatting real football. Discussing what's happening now while looking back at the moments that shaped the game we love.#KevinKeegan #RIPKevinKeegan #England #ThreeLions #FootballLegend #FootballMemories #TheLonelyGoalpost #FootballPodcast #PassThePod #RealFootball #MightyMouse #SoccerPodcast #EnglandFootball #FootballFans #Tribute

Welcome back to The Lonely Goalpost Podcast – where Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered.The curtain has come down on an unforgettable 2026 FIFA World Cup, and in this special season finale, we look back on an incredible tournament full of unforgettable moments, unforgettable matches and lifelong memories.Join Simon, Dan and Griff as we reflect on Spain's World Cup triumph, Argentina's defeat in the final, England's impressive third-place finish, and the players, goals and stories that made this tournament so special.We also pay tribute to one of English football's true icons, Kevin Keegan, celebrating his passion, charisma and lasting impact on the game.As always, it's not just about the results. It's about the memories, the conversations and why football means so much to all of us.In this episode:🏆 Spain crowned 2026 World Cup Champions🇦🇷 Argentina's final heartbreak🏴 England finish third – a tournament to be proud of⭐ Our favourite memories from the 2026 World Cup⚽ Best players, best goals and biggest surprises💚 A tribute to Kevin Keegan and his contribution to football🎙️ Real football fans sharing real opinions, real memories and a genuine love for the beautiful game.The World Cup may be over, but The Lonely Goalpost is only just getting started.We're continuing the podcast with guests from across the football community—players, coaches, parents, referees, volunteers and supporters—because everyone has a football story worth telling.💬 Join the conversation!👇 We'd love to hear from you:🏆 What was your favourite moment of the 2026 World Cup?🇪🇸 Were Spain worthy champions?🏴 How would you rate England's tournament?⚽ Who was your Player of the Tournament?💚 What's your favourite Kevin Keegan memory?Leave your thoughts in the comments—we'd love to hear your football story.👍 If you enjoy the episode, please:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelTurn on notificationsShare it with another football fan...PASS THE POD! 🎙️⚽Thank you to everyone who has watched, listened, commented and supported us throughout this World Cup series. Your support means everything, and we can't wait to bring you even more football stories in the weeks ahead.Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered. 💚⚽Hashtags#TheLonelyGoalpost #WorldCup2026 #WorldCupFinal #Spain #England #Argentina #KevinKeegan #FootballPodcast #FootballCommunity #FootballMemories #FootballFans #PassThePod #BeautifulGame #Subscribe #FootballStories

Welcome to The Lonely Goalpost Podcast – where Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered.Football can bring the greatest highs... and the deepest lows.In this episode, we reflect on England's heart-breaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. We discuss where it went wrong, the key moments that defined the match and whether the Three Lions can still be proud of another memorable tournament.In this episode:🏴 England's heartbreaking defeat to Argentina🇦🇷 How Argentina earned their place in the World Cup Final💭 The defining moments that changed the game🦁 Were England unlucky or simply second best?🏆 Looking ahead to the World Cup Final😂 The usual laughs, football memories and honest opinions from four mates who simply love the game.At The Lonely Goalpost Podcast, we're not pundits—we're everyday football fans sharing genuine reactions, celebrating the highs and supporting each other through the lows.Because football isn't just about trophies...It's about the memories, the conversations and the stories we'll tell for years to come.💬 Join the conversation!We'd love to hear from you:⚽ What was the turning point in the match?🦁 What did England do well?🏆 Who do you think will win the World Cup Final?💚 How proud are you of this England team?Leave your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing your opinions and football memories.👍 If you enjoy the episode, please:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelTurn on notificationsShare it with another football fan...PASS THE POD! 🎙️⚽Know someone with a great football story? We'd love to have them on the podcast. Get in touch and become part of The Lonely Goalpost community.Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered. 💚⚽Hashtags#TheLonelyGoalpost #England #Argentina #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #ThreeLions #FootballPodcast #FootballCommunity #FootballFans #EnglandVsArgentina #FootballMemories #PassThePod #RoadToTheFinal #BeautifulGame #FootballStories

Welcome back to The Lonely Goalpost Podcast – where Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered.The World Cup is reaching its climax, and England are just one game away from the final!Join Simon and Griff as we look ahead to a mouth-watering World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. We reflect on England's hard-fought victory over Norway, analyse the other semi-final between Spain and France, and ask the big question...Can England get the job done?As always, it's not just about the football. Expect plenty of laughs, a few shout-outs to our listeners, and—because it wouldn't be The Lonely Goalpost without them—a healthy dose of Only Fools and Horses references!In this episode:🏴 England's gritty quarter-final victory over Norway🇦🇷 A full preview of England vs Argentina🇪🇸 Spain vs France – who books their place in the final?🏆 Our predictions for the World Cup semi-finals👏 Listener shout-outs and community mentions😂 Only Fools and Horses moments that somehow make their way into a football podcast!💚 Real football fans sharing real opinions, real memories and plenty of passion for the beautiful game.At The Lonely Goalpost Podcast, we're not pundits—we're just everyday football supporters who love talking football. Whether it's today's biggest talking points or memories from years gone by, everyone has a football story worth sharing.💬 Join the conversation!👇 We'd love to hear from you:⚽ Can England beat Argentina?🏆 Who will lift the World Cup?🇪🇸 Spain or France – who makes the final?💭 What's your favourite England vs Argentina memory?Leave your thoughts in the comments—we read every one!👍 If you enjoy the episode, please:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelTurn on notificationsShare it with another football fan...PASS THE POD! 🎙️⚽Know someone with a great football story? We'd love to have them on the podcast. Get in touch and help us grow a community built on real people, real football and real memories.Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered. 💚⚽#TheLonelyGoalpost #England #Argentina #EnglandVsArgentina #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #ThreeLions #SpainVsFrance #FootballPodcast #FootballCommunity #FootballFans #OnlyFoolsAndHorses #PassThePod #FootballMemories #RoadToTheFinal

Welcome back to The Lonely Goalpost Podcast – where football stories deserve to be remembered.This episode is a little bit different...I'm joined by my brother, Perry, as we look back on an unforgettable Spain vs Mexico experience from Los Angeles, discussing not only the football but also how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is being embraced across the USA.From the atmosphere in the stadium to conversations with fans, we share what it's really like to experience the World Cup in America.In this episode we discuss:🇪🇸 Spain vs Mexico – our thoughts on the match🇺🇸 How the World Cup is being received across the United States⭐ The future of the US Men's National Team and football's growth in America🌎 The incredible atmosphere around Los Angeles during the tournament👬 Childhood football memories growing up together and how the beautiful game shaped our lives😂 A few stories, laughs and plenty of nostalgia along the wayAt The Lonely Goalpost Podcast, we believe the best football stories don't always come from famous names—they come from everyday football fans.This episode is exactly that... two brothers sharing memories, opinions and a lifelong love of football.💬 Join the conversation!We'd love to hear from you:🇺🇸 How do you think the USA has hosted the World Cup so far?⚽ Can football continue to grow in America?💭 What's your favourite football memory with a family member or friend?🏆 Who do you think will lift the World Cup?Leave your thoughts in the comments—we read every one!👍 If you enjoy the episode, please:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelTurn on notificationsShare it with another football fan...PASS THE POD! 🎙️⚽If you'd like to be a guest on a future episode and share your football story, send me a message. I'd love to hear from you.Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered. 💚⚽#TheLonelyGoalpost #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #SpainVsMexico #LosAngeles #WorldCupUSA #FootballPodcast #FootballCommunity #USSoccer #Spain #Mexico #FootballFans #Groundhopper #FootballTravel #PassThePod

There wouldn't be a The Lonely Goalpost Podcast without Mexico '86.In this special solo episode, I take you back to the tournament that made me fall in love with football. From watching the magic of Diego Maradona to celebrating Gary Lineker's goals, these are the moments that shaped a lifetime of football memories.I also share the story behind The Lonely Goalpost—why I started the blog, why I've now launched the podcast, and why I believe that every football fan has a story worth telling.This isn't about famous footballers or celebrity guests.It's about real people, real memories and real football stories.In this episode:🇲🇽 My memories of the 1986 World Cup🇦🇷 Diego Maradona's genius... and The Hand of God🏴 Gary Lineker and England's memorable run⚽ The tournament that sparked my lifelong love of football🎙️ Why I created The Lonely Goalpost💚 Why YOUR football story deserves to be heardIf you've ever stood behind the goal on a cold Saturday morning, travelled hundreds of miles to watch your team, played Sunday League, coached a kids' team, volunteered at your local club or simply fallen in love with football from your sofa...This podcast is for you.🎙️ I'd love YOU to be a guest!I'm looking for everyday football fans to come on the podcast and share their football journey.Whether you're a player, coach, referee, parent, volunteer or supporter, I'd love to hear your story.📩 Send me a message and let's make it happen.💬 Join the conversation!Tell me in the comments:⚽ What was the first World Cup you remember?🐐 Was Maradona the greatest player you've ever seen?💚 What's your favourite football memory?👍 If you enjoy the episode, please:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelTurn on notificationsShare it with another football fan...PASS THE POD! 🎙️⚽Because the best football stories aren't always told by the people on the pitch...They're told by the people who love the game.Football Stories That Deserve To Be Remembered. 💚⚽#TheLonelyGoalpost #Mexico86 #WorldCup #Maradona #GaryLineker #FootballPodcast #FootballMemories #FootballCommunity #BeautifulGame #EverydayFootballFans #PassThePod #FootballStories #England #WorldCupHistory #subscribenow