Football Is Fixable, Alright?!
by Ces, Dan and James
We’re here to fix football from the ground up, from bias to toxic football culture, and how to use stats correctly. Join us on our journey as we improve everything about the game of football that we love, but isn’t perfect… yet!
Episodes
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11. Fixing… What Remains of Man Utd
After experiencing their worst start to a Premier League season, Manchester United are a club in crisis. But maybe the biggest problem runs deeper than bad decisions and underperforming players. Could United’s ownership be the source of all problems? This week John joins Dan and James to make…
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10. Fixing… Football Video Games
PES and FIFA were once the games that made us feel part of football. So how did they go from all-time classics to experiences that leave so many fans frustrated? Dan and James look back at the glory days, explore where it all went wrong, and come up with fixes to make football video games great...
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9. Fixing… Man City’s Integrity
Manchester City have won every major trophy in club football in recent years. But if they broke the rules to do it, did they really deserve any of it? Following a Premier League investigation into City’s finances between 2009-2018, a damning guilty verdict was given by an independent panel in...
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8. Fixing… Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has been handed the England job, but is he actually good enough for it? Dan and James get stuck into Tuchel’s record, his tactics and his track record at the biggest clubs to work out whether he really has what it takes to get England over the line, or if the job might be too big.…
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7. Fixing… UEFA
This week Dan and James take aim at one of football’s biggest governing bodies: UEFA. And, naturally, we’re asking the important question — is UEFA secretly an evil organisation plotting the downfall of football? From cramming the football calendar with increasingly glorified international...
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6. Fixing… Italian Football
This week Dan and James head to Italy to fix Serie A — once the undisputed home of some of the best footballers, biggest clubs and most iconic teams in world football. So what went wrong? How did Italy go from having the league everyone wanted to watch to playing catch-up with the Premier League...
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5. Fixing… Premier League Nostalgia
This week, Dan and James tackle one of English football’s BIGGEST debates: was the Premier League really better back in the day, or are we just looking through nostalgia-tinted glasses? We head back to the ’90s and early 2000s to ask: was that truly ‘peak Premier League’ — better football…
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4. Fixing… Premature Predictulations
The season has barely started, but apparently we already know everything. Dan and James take aim at the football world’s obsession with premature predictions — who’s winning the league, who’s getting top four, who’s getting relegated and, somehow, which managers are getting sacked before…
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3. Fixing… Transfer Market Madness
The transfer market has officially lost the plot. Dan and James try to make sense of the endless rumours, “exclusive” updates and increasingly creative versions of the truth. With journalists, agents, clubs and fans all playing their part in spreading stories, it’s at risk of becoming more…
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2. Fixing… The ‘Unprecedented Number of New Rules’
This week, Dan and James take a look at the FA’s unprecedented number of new laws, guidelines and generally confusing attempts to fix football. From more VAR to substitutions, time-wasting to whatever else has been deemed a crisis. Are these changes actually making the game better — or are they...
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1. Fixing… Shameless Footballers
Season 4 is here, and with Ces nowhere to be seen, Dan and James have wasted no time seizing complete control. Whether Ces’ absence turns out to be a blessing or a disaster remains to be seen, but for now the new regime is getting straight to work by trying to fix football’s most shameless…
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39. Fixing... Cristiano Ronaldo
The World Cup is up and running, and we’re already asking the big questions. Why is diving still not punished? When did attending a match become so expensive? And are hydration breaks helping players - or helping advertisers? We reflect on the opening games before tackling the biggest debate of...
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38. Fixing... World Cup Fever
The World Cup is finally upon us! Yet the usual fever that spreads throughout the world feels a little more subdued this year. Could there be an issue with the host nations? Maybe pre-tournament fatigue from the expected number of games, as well as late kick-off times? Or perhaps problems around...
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37. Fixing... Tuchel's England Squad
With the announcement of England's World Cup squad, the boys tackle the topic about Tuchel's choices. Are his decisions deluded, or is he being bold? Is he petrified from the pressure, or is he unfazed by the fans? Coming from a country that's won four World Cups, will this new outlook be what...
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36. Fixing... Penalty Box Chaos
Keeper crowding has become a staple in every corner kick this season. It's become so common that referees are becoming seemingly numb to the many rugby tackles, shirt pulling and shoving that happen every single time. While chaos may be a ladder to some, it is time for the boys to tackle this…
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35. Fixing... Tiredness in Football
I'm sure we're all a bit sick of the age old argument of "too many games", but we've decided to reopen the debate! Since the last few months, James changed his views on players playing too many games, and this definitely definitely has nothing to do with Arsenal being involved in multiple...
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34. Fixing... Incorrect Player of the Year Nominations
Isn't it strange how football seems insistent on rewarding individuals, rather than focusing on the collective team? Considering it's a team sport, why are there so many individual accolades? And don't get us started on the people you all believe should win Player of the Year! The boys this week...
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33. Fixing... Supporters
Who do you support? Do you support them through thick and thin, during the good times and the bad? Are you open about being a glory hunter? Is your local club important to you? These are the many questions that are literally asked to us by no one, but we're deluded enough to answer them anyway…
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32. Fixing… Christians
In this week’s Easter special, the boys tackle one of football’s most overlooked issues… Christians. Have you noticed how players called Christian seem to suffer from some of football’s biggest issues? From experiencing inconsistent performances to having to live up to impossible expectations…
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31. Fixing... Cheating Chelsea
How did they get away with it?? Chelsea were fined a measly £10.75m for financial doping during an incredibly successful period for them, and made a lot of money in that time, but does the punishment fit the crime? The boys take a punt at fixing the whole punishment system, and find ways to deter...
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30. Fixing... Spursy Spurs
A dire North London club that have made a name for themselves not making it across the line and failing season after season... but enough about Arsenal; this week is about Tottenham! They've got themselves in a pickle near the bottom of the table, and James has to put his ego to one side and help...
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29. Fixing... Tribalism in Football
We're here again, having to fix tribalism and hatred within football. In this week's episode, Dan speaks with rationality as he explains how people can bring their own violent thoughts to the game and bring the sport into disrepute - Ces argues the case that most football fans are wrong to hate...
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28. Fixing... The Anti-Arsenal Agenda
Is there really an Arsenal agenda? Surely no one other than Spurs fans hates the Gunners? What's so hateful about the insufferably privileged fanbase? What's so grating about Arteta's obscure lightbulb speech and introducing Win the dog? Why would anyone be opposed to a club that endlessly…
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27. Fixing… Underrated Players
This week, we’re shining the spotlight where it actually belongs — on the underappreciated greats of the game. Dan and James are joined by special guest Tom as they dive deep into the stars who quietly deliver week in, week out, and ask why they’re constantly overshadowed by supposedly “bigger”...
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26. Fixing… The Greatest Premier League Rivalry Ever
With Valentine’s Day in the air, Dan and James put sentiment aside and go head-to-head to decide one thing: what is the greatest title rivalry in Premier League history? Is it the fiery, era-defining war between Manchester United and Arsenal — a rivalry built on tunnel bust-ups, mind games, and...
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25. Fixing... The Cole Palmer Train
It finally arrived! The train we have been discussing for so long has turned up at the station, filled from front to back with so many passengers willing to blindly follow the narrative that Cole Palmer is world class. He may have had some purple patches in his short but meteoric career, but has…
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23. Fixing... The Art of Dribbling
Is Saka a good dribbler? What about Neymar? How about Busquets? What even is dribbling anyway?? Speed, technique, intelligence and bravery all play a part, but the boys make an effort to bring back the art of dribbling and reintroduce it to the game that seems determined to have it coached out at…
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24. Fixing... Football Haters
How can you hate football?? Isn't it the perfect sport with the most passionate fans? Well, this episode is fortunate enough to have hosts that can reasonably and logically break down the arguments that football haters have, and find a way to show the world how it can be fixed... alright?!
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22. Fixing... Pep Guardiola*
Sure, Pep may have won 3 La Liga titles, 2 Spanish domestic cups, 3 Spanish Super cups, 3 Bundesliga titles, 2 German Domestic cups, 6 Premierleague titles, 2 FA cups, 4 League cups, 3 Community Shields, 3 Champions Leagues, 4 UEFA Super cups, 4 FIFA Club World Cups and 3 World's Best Coach…
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21. Fixing... The Manager Merry-Go-Round
The never-ending cycle of manager-blaming continues with the sacking of yet another Chelsea manager, and the inevitable exit of Amorim. But how do we stop this cycle that seems to only get worse each year? Surely there won't be enough managers to replace the outgoing staff in the near future? The...
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20. Fixing… The Premier League Winners 🏆
We’re past the halfway point of the season, the table’s taking shape, and it’s time to face some harsh truths. This week, Dan, James, and Coops look at the title race and ask who should win the Premier League — not on points, but for the good of football… Some clubs don’t need another title…
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8. Fixing… Pundits and Commentators
We’re fully aware of the irony in analysing analysts, but as most of you know by now, Ces and James are the best pundits right now. It’s only fair that we fix the modern pundit… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool #soccer
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9. Fixing… Phrases and Silly Sayings
Have you heard pundits and ex-footballers say the strangest things before, and no one notices? We have, and we’ve selected some of our favourites for this episode. You might think it’s impossible to stop people saying silly things, but it’s fixable… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal...
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1. The Juiciest Season Preview… Ever
We’re back for Season 3 and ready to sort out football’s biggest talking points before a ball is even kicked. From the most chaotic transfer moves to fantasy football rule changes that could make or break your season. Expect passionate arguments, sharp analysis, and the kind of football chat you...
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14. Fixing... Football in America
We're not fixing American Football; we're fixing Football in America! The MLS has a lot of room to grow, and their women's national team have given them a blueprint on how to be great internationally. Clearly this is a country that is crying out for our podcast to fix it for them, so fear not...
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13. Fixing... Rivalry vs Hatred
While Ces doesn't believe that football is a unique sport, one thing he does think football is unique in is the hatred that the fans have for their rivals. In this episode, Ces and James take a look at why there is so much hatred in football, and see if they can bring the love back in the…
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33. Fixing... Goalkeepers
Are goalkeepers as good as the keepers of old? Have their priorities shifted, with more emphasis placed on ball-playing abilities rather than the fundamentals of shot-stopping? It is an increasingly popular topic of conversation, and one that we have never been invited to join - but this will not...
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34. Fixing… Player Power
Are footballers becoming too big for their (football) boots? With several recent examples of players running-down their contracts and holding their clubs to ransom, we question whether players have too much power in the modern game. Ces and James can’t help but sympathise with clubs after...
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11. Fixing… Gareth Southgate
Are England good enough to win the Euros? The short answer is that we would win if we were in charge, and in this episode we explore how we would go about fixing the national team #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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12. Fixing… Chelsea (ft. Coops)
Coops is back by popular demand! As he’s a Chelsea fan, we thought it was only right for us to fix Chelsea for him and showcase our ability to fix anything football related. They may be in a bad place, but they’re still fixable… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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10. Fixing… Fouls and Diving
We’ve all seen it! A striker’s shoelace is brushed which causes them to spring into the air whilst screaming like a sniper shot. Then what does the referee do? Gives a foul. We’ll fear not, as we’re here to fix it… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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7. Fixing… Blue Cards
Why oh why do we need blue cards?? Is this new rule on the horizon needing to be fixed, or do we need to fix the problem it is being brought in to address? We’ll fear not as it’s within our power to do so… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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6. Fixing… Toxic Fans
This episode tackles one of the biggest issues football faces. Not all fans are bad, but there are always those who seek to ruin things for everyone! Well fear not, as even this is fixable… alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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Bonus - Arsenal’s greatest! With special guest
While we’re all tired of hearing James rattle on about Arsenal, it’s his birthday afterall so we are playing a little Arsenal related game, alongside quite possibly our biggest fan… Nick! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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5. Fixing… Money Money Money
Coops is back as a guest on this special episode where we fix one of the biggest problems in football… money! Can Coops stay awake long enough to help us find a solution? It’s doubtful, alright?! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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Bonus - Klopp’s departure and Mourinho’s sacking! With special guest
Is Klopp better than Pep? Is Mourinho the specialist in sackings? We discuss this and more with our very special guest, Coops! #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool
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4. Fixing… Refereeing
Are refereeing standards getting worse? Can the level and quality of decision making be improved? Surely no one will have the answers to these impossible questions? Well, we’re here to tell you that it is fixable, alright?! #premierleague
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3. Fixing… VAR
This is a big one! We’ve all seen how badly VAR has been utilised in football, but we haven’t heard any legitimate or realistic fixes. Well fear not, as we prove that it is fixable, alright?! #premierleague
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Bonus - What’s wrong with United? With special guest
In this bonus episode, we invite a Manchester United fan to break down what’s happening with United, and what’s needed to bring back success. Don’t worry though, because they are fixable, alright?! #premierleague
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Bonus - reviewing RIF 2023 Awards
I’m our bonus episode, we look at the 2023 awards of the popular podcast Rest Is Football. Are Gary, Alan and Micah correct in their opinions? Or do we need to fix this too? Fear not, as this is fixable… alright?! #premierleague