Episodes
In the final episode of series one of How Long Ref, host Andrew Mensah and referee Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg are joined by Sky Sports’ very own european football expert Dougie Critchley and content creator Maz Mirzadeh.   This week, the group react to the huge news of Erik ten Hag’s sacking. Nieve and Dougie have a deep dive into which managers they want to see in England’s top-flight. In the most terrifying week of the year, the group choose their scariest baller to face on the pitch...
Published 10/30/24
Published 10/30/24
This week on How Long Ref? Joining our host Andrew Mensah is a friend of the show who scored over 200 goals in the Football League and is considered one of the strongest players in football history, Adebayo Akinfenwa. Joining The Beast is host of Sky Sports' Football Museum podcast, Josh Hayward. Bringing ball knowledge, top takes and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.   This week, the gang kick off with fire in the belly as they talk through their...
Published 10/23/24
This week on How Long Ref? Joining Andrew is yet another England international in the former Cardiff City and Arsenal youth striker Jay Bothroyd. Alongside Jay is a man considered to be the strongest player ever to grace the game, former Football League forward and friend of the podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa. Bringing wisdom, top takes and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.  This week, Jay reveals the inside story of some of the biggest moments in his career,...
Published 10/16/24
This week on How Long Ref? Joining Andrew during international week is a pundit with international pedigree, former Republic of Ireland and Crystal Palace striker, Clinton Morrison. Alongside Clinton is a comedian and actor who's starred in hit shows like Ted Lasso and Bloods, Man Utd die-hard, Kevin 'KG' Garry. Once again, bringing the knowledge and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.  This week, following the return to football from Wojciech Szczesny, the...
Published 10/09/24
This week on How Long Ref? Andrew is joined by our first active Premier League star, goalscorer and current Everton shot-stopper, Asmir Begovic. Joining the title-winner for his second appearance is content creator and former Barnet baller, Moses Duckrell. Officiating proceedings is the football mastermind that is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg who returns as our ref. This week, the group delve into some of the brilliant stories from Asmir's career before debating which Premier League...
Published 10/02/24
This week on How Long Ref? Andrew is joined by another former England international in former Tottenham, Hull and WBA midfield maestro, Jake Livermore. Alongside Jake is a striker with over 200 league goals, he's a friend of the podcast, former Wycombe and Northampton hitman, BEAST MODE himself, Adebayo Akinfenwa. We have a new ref stepping to keep the group to time in presenter, content creator and Spurs superfan, Abbi Summers who will keep them in line! This week, the group debate the...
Published 09/25/24
Joining Andrew this week on How Long Ref? we have our first England international as former West Ham, Chelsea and Aston Villa striker Carlton Cole joins the gang to reveal what he bought with his first big pay day and his big night out with superstar Carlos Tevez. Alongside Carlton is viral comedy sensation Karl Porter, famous for that slow-mo football celebration which almost broke the internet! Returning to officiating proceedings is the football encyclopedia that is Nieve, aka...
Published 09/18/24
This week on How Long Ref? Andrew Mensah is joined by maverick content creator and new Ipswich Town fan Specs Gonzalez and presenter and Spurs super-fan Abbi Summers. The brilliant Nieve Petruzzello, AKA StuntPegg comes in again as our referee to oversee proceedings, with yellow and red cards ready to be dished out if our panel step out of line.  The group look ahead to the North London Derby by debating if it's the Prem's best derby. They also decide which Premier League manager would be...
Published 09/11/24
This week on How Long Ref? Andrew Mensah is joined by fellow comedian and Leeds United die-hard, Maisie Adam, and 'The Beast', Adebayo Akinfenwa, as the group discuss the best Premier League reunions, the most indispensable top flight stars, and who should be the next England manager. Nieve Petruzzello, AKA StuntPegg comes in as our referee to oversee proceedings, with yellow and red cards dished out if our panel step out of line. Expect hot takes, club bias, several bookings - and find out...
Published 09/04/24
How Long Ref? The new football discussion show from Sky Sports, hosted by comedian Andrew Mensah, featuring famous faces from the world of sport and entertainment. Expect hot takes, bold predictions, and plenty of yellow & red cards - all within 45 minutes…..plus stoppage time!   Andrew is joined by footballing icon Adebayo “The Beast” Akinfenwa and content creator/Swedish League sensation/friend of Edgar Davids Moses Duckrell. Good ball knowledge gets you “Player of the Pod”, but...
Published 08/28/24
Here's comedian and football fanatic, Andrew Mensah, to introduce you to 'How Long Ref?' A new podcast from Sky Sports.  Where famous faces from the world of football and entertainment come together to discuss hot takes from the Premier League - all within 45 minutes.   And because these group chats can get out of hand, we have our own Ref - to keep the time and to keep us in line. How Long Ref? From Sky Sports.
Published 08/15/24