PODCAST · sports
BENCHED
by 14HQ
14HQ boys Bobby, Charles and Khiszer lead the discussion in all the current affairs in the world of football, not just in the Premier League but from all over the world! We love this game!
Episodes
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EP 163: 5-0… that’s childish!
Charles and Khiszer are joined by T in the studio to reflect on not only an incredibly one sided Champions League final, but all the implications for those directly and indirectly involved. Who will win the Balon d’or? Andy who will be making moves in the summer window?
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EP 162:He came out with a stopwatch!!
With the Premier League season nearly over, the boys all come with their 2024/25 Team of The Year. Charles, Husam, Jengi and Khiszer are all in the studio.
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EP 161: This is an Arsenal Intervention
A full panel of Arsenal fans this week as the boys give their assessment of the Gunners season up to date. Including Premier League & Champions League form, Mikel Arteta’s position and supposed summer transfer activity. Charles, Jengi and T host.
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EP 160: Come with me to a scrap
Arsenal struggle to balance league form and their champions league journey as they lose to Bournemouth. Their tie with PSG as well as Inter v Barca is previewed. And who could walk away with the Balon D’or at the end of the season? Charles, Jengi and Bobby in the studio.
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EP 159: Who in the Starting XI can Ødegaard beat up?
Palace and Man City punch their tickets to the FA Cup final and Liverpool stroll to their 20th League title. The boys debate their Premier League Mt Rushmore’s, bozo genes, whether Martin Odegaard is captain material and whether 100 men could actually take out a single Gorilla. Charles Jengi and...
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EP 158: Does he Panenka it if you guys aren’t 3-0 up??
A dominant display at the Bernabeu places Arsenal in the last 4 of the Champions League as Villa now out. Tottenham and Man United also enjoy European progression as Liverpool edge closer to the Premier League after relegating Leicester. Bobby Charles Jengi and T react.
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EP 157: Job’s not finished
With the second leg of the Champions League Quarter finals fast approaching will Arsenal succumb to the pressure of the Bernabeu? And can Villa mount a comeback against PSG? Domestically, Liverpool edge closer to the title while United and Spurs lose again. Bobby Charles and Jengi are in the studio.
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EP 156: Boring Premier League!
Bobby, Jengi & Producer T discuss a strange week in the Premier League as Liverpool lose for only the second time this season and Arsenal fail to capitalise. The boys also preview an important week in the Champions League!
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EP 155: Swapping Merseyside for Madrid
Club football returns with FA Cup Quarter Final action with none of the current Top 4 teams remaining in the competition. Widespread rumours of Trent Alexander Arnold’s imminent departure from Liverpool are discussed as well as the possibility of an early return to action for Bukayo Saka. Bobby...
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EP 154: England need to start an ACS
Recording artist Bay Blanco joins the boys in the studio to talk on the current state of affairs at Man United and England as Thomas Tuchel’s men navigate their way through World Cup Qualifitcation. Bobby, Charles and Jengi in the studio
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EP 153: IT’S BEEN A BAD WEEK
Liverpool’s wobbly week ends in Newcastle sealing the Carabao Cup at Wembley. The boys also react to Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad announcement and Wilfred Zaha feels he deserves recognition beyond the “streets”. Charles Jengi and T discuss.
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EP 152: Looking over our shoulder
With the Gunners misfiring at Old Trafford does their title race become a Top 4 one? All the Champions League contenders, bar City, pick up points. And Charles recounts his trip to Eindhoven as the boys look towards the Champions League 2nd legs. Bobby Charles & Jengi react.
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EP 151: Netflix FC
Bobby, Jengi and producer T reflect on what seems to be a pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race as Arsenal surprise everyone and drop points at home to West Ham giving Liverpool the chance to expand the gap at the top to 11 points! How are Arsenal lads going to feel after this one!…
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EP 150: Di Wörşt Man United team
A Sunday clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium had both teams needing to ease some pressure. Close wins for both the top teams keep the Premier League title race alive and west London hosted the very first Snapchat Derby. Bobby Charles and Khiszer react.
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EP 149: The Essence
An action packed weekend of FA Cup football filled with giant killings, sensational goals and controversial calls makes for a timely break from league affairs. Charles and T react.
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EP 148: Youngest in charge
Arsenal’s young gunners put Manchester City to the sword as Liverpool go 19 unbeaten. Forest rack up an historic win over Brighton and Mateta notches a brace at Old Trafford. Bobby Charles and Jengi in the studio.
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EP 147: Is it a colour thing?!
Controversy dominates the weekend after Arsenal suffer another red card at Molineaux. City beat Chelsea in the clash of the weekend as Postecoglu and Spurs lose at home yet again. Opinions are split regarding the new Champions League format in the studio. Bobby Charles and Jengi react.
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EP 146: I always wanted a brother
A host of questions arises after this weekend’s action: Will Arsenal catch Liverpool? When is Big Ange’s D Day Should United and Spurs’ “Big 6” privileges be revoked? And who are the contenders for the 24/25 Champions league? Bobby, Charles and Jengi in the studio.
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EP 145: Imagine you came home to no bread or butter?
FA Cup 3rd Round weekend never fails. Holders United knock out Arsenal, Plymouth cause an upset in West London as Darren Ferguson causes an upset on line. Some old faces are back in the Premier League dugouts with NLD predictions. Charles, Gaz, T and Jengi in the studio.
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EP 144: I deserve it all
Draws all round as the title challengers are all held including league leaders Liverpool who hosted Man United. Arsenal and Chelsea draw as a City win ignited their Top 4 charge and a preview of the League Cup Semi Final. A full house in the studio.
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EP 143: Trent, VVD or Salah
After thrashing Tottenham, debate sparks over which of the 3 big names at Liverpool deserve a new contract. Arsenal win big but lose Saka and United concede 3 at home. The Rasford, United fairytale seems all big over and some big season endings predictions are made. Bobby, Charles and Gaz in the...
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EP 142: HOLD UP WAIT A MINUTE! MAN UNITED WINNIN
A dramatic Manchester Derby sees Pep fall to 1 win in 11 games which prompted the question: is Pep sackable? Arsenal fail to capitalise on Liverpool dropping points but Chelsea edge closer. And Gary O’Neils time is finally up. Bobby, Charles & Jengi react.
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EP 141: Custodians
2/3 contenders fail to capitalise as Storm Darraugh gives Liverpool the weekend off. Andy problems for Man United continue off the field as Sporting Director Dan Ashworth is dismissed. Bobby Charles and Khiszer are in the studio.
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EP 140: Let Him Cook!
Liverpool heap misery on Man City to strengthen their title hopes. Arsenal and Chelsea keep pace as Newcastle, Villa and Spurs disappoint. Questions arise over whether Mbappe to Madrid was the right move and Arteta is called into question. Charles Khiszer and Jengi host
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EP 139: Do Liverpool look like Champions?
A narrow win at St Mary’s sends Liverpool 8 points clear as Spurs embarrass City. Chelsea and Arsenal keep pace as 3 of the bottom 4 all pick up points going into the Christmas period. Bobby Jengi and Charles chop it up.
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EP 138: Charlie
The boys have been discussing David Coote’s off the field shenanigans, Lee Carsley’s final two games for England and what to expect from Tuchel moving forward. Early assessment of the Premier League this far and an international combined XI challenge also feature.
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EP 137: Technical Director Bob
Liverpool take control of the title race as Man City lose 4 in a row and Arsenal draw at Stamford Bridge. Charles and Jengi comment on if the titles gone for the Gunners and Bobby reveals his recruitment aspirations. Internationals preview included
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EP 136: We need a new striker!!
Bobby and Charles run through the weekends action including Arsenal and City losing as Liverpool extend their league lead. Also the Top 10 21st century players by each team are presented
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EP 135: Arsenal’s season is like Eastenders Omnibus
Bobby Charles Gaz and Jengi talk over some of the huge fixtures this weekend namely El Classico and the clash at the top between Arsenal and Liverpool. Premier League round up and those who’d have a Balon d’or if not for Messi and Ronaldo's inclusion.
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EP 134: Penetration
Charles Khiszer and Jengi react to the weekends action as the Premier League returns as Arsenal lose ground on Liverpool and City. Elsewhere, Thomas Tuchel becomes the New England manager and Paul Pogba eyes a return to football
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EP 133: The Double 6
Bobby Charles and Jengi deep dive into Englands performances over the international break, discussing results, experimental line ups and who the manager may end up being. The boys also discuss players who have had hugely contrasting club and international careers.
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EP 132: Bring back bullying!!
Special guest Midz joins Bobby Charles and Khisz in the studio this weekend as the clock ticks for Ten Hag. The boys talk Saka vs the world, City without Rodri and the most important player under each England Manager’s tenure.
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EP 131: Old Trafford is falling down
Bobby Charles and T talk through the weekends action including a horror shows at the theatre of dreams, a close shave in north London and a stalemate up in Tyneside. Also reaction to EAFC 25 player ratings.
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EP 130: Heavyweight clashes!
Bobby, Jengi and producer T react to the CONTROVERSIAL heavyweight clash between title favourites Manchester City and Arsenal, as things got heated at the Etihad. Is this the start of another classic PRIME BARCLAYS RIVALRY? We run through the rest of the fixtures in the weekly roundup as well as...
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EP 129: #BARCLEYSMEN!
Bobby, Gaz and Khiszer discuss a far from classic North London Derby but appreciate the tactical approach from Mikel Arteta! They also put together a BENCHED #BarcleysMen XI after the trend takes over football during the international break! 00:00 - 1:10 - Weekly Round-up 1:11 - END…
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Ep 128: The highs and lows of Non League with Joseph Chidyausiku
Bobby, Charles and Gaz welcome Joseph Chidyasiku to the studio to speak on his experiences in Non League through, injuries & rehabilitation, playing abroad, football politics and much more.
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EP 127: Has the football actually left him?
Charles Jengi and Gaz are in the studio talking over a damaging defeat for United at home to Liverpool. Arsenal and Chelsea drop points at home also as Haaland fires yet another hat trick. Elsewhere a look ahead to the international break with a new look England and players who should’ve won more...
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EP 126: Taking it there!!!
Bobby Charles Gaz and Jengi are in the studio talking over big wins for Chelsea, Spurs and Man City and big clash at Villa Park. Current proceedings of the big clubs most notably Chelsea call the boys to question the misuse of academy talent in the first teams also
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EP 125: If Arsenal don’t win this year… are there questions?
As Bobby Charles and T react to the start of the new season, questions arise about what should happen should Arsenal fail to win a trophy. Sterling left out the entire Chelsea squad as they fall to Champions City and despite a dismal showing from Man Utd, 3 points are on the board.
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EP 124: Give it Giggsy
Bobby and Charles share a lengthy debate on the all time Academy XI’s for Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool and Manchester United respectively
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EP 123: Benchwarmers
As the new season fast approaches Bobby Charles and T are in the studio to talk transfer deals and targets/expectations for some of the big teams going forward.
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EP 122: Through the football pyramid with Keiran Morphew
From defrosting windows at 4am after an away day to leading Needham Market to step 2. Friend of the show and Needham Market FC captain Kieran Morphew has over 500 appearances for the non-league club and he talks about the ups and downs of the non league game, playing against ex-pro's, trialing…
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EP 121: Kane curse is real!!
Bobby Charles and Jengi call for a Euro 2024 debrief as England fall at the final hurdle to Spain. Player performances, murmurs of volatile England camp and whether Gareth should stay or go all come into question
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EP 121: Does he turn up in an England shirt?
As the three lions progress to the semi final, the boys react to he Switzerland game, single out the individuals that need praise and criticism and look ahead to the Netherlands with France or Spain waiting in the wings
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EP 120: I blame Southgate
Bobby, Charles and T sit down to discuss the aftermath of England's second group game. Has the Trent midfield experiment failed? is Southgate to blame?
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EP 119: Southgate… not too much!
The boys react to the first round of euro 2024 games as the majority of contenders make their statement. England also get off to a winning start but there are plenty of individual performances that need addressing!
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EP 118: Let the mandem pod
Mayowa Quadri joins the boys as a special guest to talk all things Chelsea and England. We also get into the details of Mayowa’s journey through the football media world to date
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EP 117: Bellingham. Mctominay… What’s the difference?!
The boys get together as the curtain closes on another fantastic season with the Champions League final. Further debate includes the front runner for the Balon D’or with a look ahead to all the international tournaments this summer
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EP 116: Benched Awards 23/24
With the season drawing to a close it’s time for the boys to hand out the end of season awards including player and young player of the year, biggest underachievers, best content creators and streets won’t forget campagins
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EP 115: Impromptu
A big week of news in the football world prompted the boys to get together to discuss all things England as Southgate reveals a 33 man provisional squad. Pochettino and Chelsea also part ways with potential other managerial departures to follow
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14HQ boys Bobby, Charles and Khiszer lead the discussion in all the current affairs in the world of football, not just in the Premier League but from all over the world! We love this game!
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