Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Having discussed the coronavirus, Liverpool and Manchester City in part one, this episode looks at VAR, and the managerial changes at the top of the table.  Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. It's a new season and a new ball game. Now all the retrospective podcasts are done, Paddy and Wayne discuss the season so far. What went so right for Liverpool? What went wrong for Manchester City? And could they still have a silver lining?...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester City make history by becoming the first team to ever win the domestic treble in England; Liverpool become the best-ever runners-up, but have the significant consolation prize of a European Cup. There is continental glory too for...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City finally click into gear and dominate the league; Antonio Conte's Chelsea win the FA Cup, and Liverpool get to the Champions League final but are undone by mistakes and brilliance.  Enquiries should go to...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United hire a born winner in Jose Mourinho. Manchester City hire a born winner in Pep Guardiola. But it is Chelsea who win the Premier League with Antonio Conte. And, after unprecedented glory, Leicester City sack their...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Is this the greatest story in Premier League history? Leicester City win the Premier League. Two new revolutions in Manchester splutter into life, and one in Liverpool continues to pick up a quiet pace… Enquiries should go to...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Jose Mourinho’s second season back at Chelsea brings the ultimate reward, but Manchester City disappoint as champions again. It is another seriously impressive season for Swansea, and for Southampton, who have lots of goals in their new...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester City and Liverpool battle it out for the Premier League title. Anfield captain Steven Gerrard declares that his team's must 'not slip' - and he is promptly the unfortunate victim of cruel fate. Manchester United suffer a...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. At the end of this season Sir Alex Ferguson retired - in typical style, he went out a winner. Chelsea fired a popular manager who won the Champions League, and hired an unpopular one who won the Europa League. It was also a memorable season...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. It's the end of an era for Sir Alex Ferguson as he retires as Manchester United manager - but he signs off in style. Chelsea sack their popular Champions League winning manager and replace him with an unpopular Europa League winning one....

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. In this second part Paddy and Wayne discuss everything other than the trophies - the headline stories were unsavoury incidents featuring accusations of racism are on the table. In the league, Bolton and Blackburn see their top flight journeys...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. This was a season so eventful that two episodes are needed to discuss it. In this first part, Paddy and Wayne concentrate on the silverware; Manchester City win the Premier League in dramatic fashion with a very late goal, and blue is the...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United win their 19th league title, making history by "knocking Liverpool off their perch". They are, however, humbled at Wembley by Barcelona in the Champions League Final. Manchester City end their long wait for a trophy by...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea make a bold claim for the best Stamford Bridge side in history, scoring over 100 goals and blistering past opponents. Fulham salvage the reputation of the UK with a heroic Europa League run, whilst Spurs overcome...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United complete a hat-trick of Premier League titles in a row, equalling Liverpool's league title record and almost equalling, or arguably even bettering, their own treble season. They are pushed all the way by the Anfield club,...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United win the European Cup and are desperately close to repeating a treble, but their conquerers Portsmouth win the FA Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon D'or. Arsenal and Liverpool win plenty of plaudits for their...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. At Stamford Bridge, the power struggle between owner and manager provides an opportunity for Manchester United to grasp; and, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, they do just that. Arsenal and Liverpool have good seasons, Watford...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Chelsea continue their dominance of the Premier League as Jose Mourinho continues to charm the country. Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney are central to their team's cup glories, but Arsenal suffer a flat final season at Highbury despite...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. "A special one" arrives to change English football, as Chelsea usher in a new era in the Premier League. Rafa Benitez arrives at Liverpool to mastermind an extraordinary Champions League triumph. Arsenal and Manchester United's rivalry goes...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. The Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho era marked a definite time in Premier League history when the tone changed. Things were a little different once the self-proclaimed 'Special One' came to England. With over 25 years of history to...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Arsenal's remarkable unbeaten season in the Premier League is the headline story, naturally. But this was another eventful year in English football, with Chelsea showing that they meant business with a record expenditure in the transfer...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United bounced back to win the league in a season they had some epic encounters with Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle. Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy had a duel for the golden boot. Southampton enjoyed a great season under...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Arsenal won the double in impressive fashion - Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira in particularly imperious form. Liverpool continued their progression under Gerard Houllier, while Leeds continued to spend big. So too did Manchester United,...

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United and Arsenal continued to compete for the Premier League title but this season was really the story of Liverpool and Leeds United. Gerard Houllier's team won three trophies and David O'Leary's blend of youth and expense...