Faking Injuries Podcast

The boys are back from a cathartic hiatus that included a high-speed chase, negotiating international peace treaties, and lots of Popeyes. In this episode, the gentlemen run down squad needs and offer solutions in the transfer market, boardroom, and PR departments. As always, please rate/review and follow us on X @fakinginjuries

The boys are back in town and they really need to stop doing drafts, it's become a problem. In today's episode, we draft the best players and managers from the three likely relegated sides in the PL: - Luton Town and wingbacks - Sheffield United, Bren Brereton Diaz, and Vinicius De Souza Costa the next Rodri? - Burnley's young wingers have the potential to rise Thanks to Noah for throwing this draft and handing the easy win to Charlie. As always, follow us on Twitter (or X) @fakinginjuries

The boys are back at the helm and they may have finally gone to far in this one. We start off with a spicy pop quiz and all hell breaks loose during the draft. Listen as we run down: - Charlie getting blindsided with a Soviet pop quiz - Bears used to be mascots and apparently - Noah manages to make two references to former dictators - the hardest workers in football (wrong answers only) - and sprinting desks coming to a workplace near you soon. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back at their bantering best, running down many topics, most funny, none important, including: - Pop Quiz involving scoring keepers and English managers - Charlie's power ranking proposal - the reverse-reverse- Mayflower - Turkish players getting loose with it on Tinder - Dog-eat-dog world in League 2 - Geography lessons and dumb questions - Paul Pogba, we want you to become a youtuber - And a sad number of other unintelligent tangents. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and cynical yet pragmatic as ever, detailing only the most un-important aspects of European football including: - Almeria: the worst team in football - France: apparently still has an empire - Locomotive: why are teams named after trains? - Mason Holgate: welcome to Wrexham? - City Football Group: acquiring Turkish club for profits or....hair transplants? - Championship gaffers: We advise a few on hard times - And much more non-sensical banter from the side of the Atlantic known more for its soybean subsidies than its football As always, follow us on X @fakinginjuries

The boys pay sincere homage to the January transfer window, albeit a month late and possibly containing factual anomalies: - favorite U-19 - favorite hijacking (transfer) - transfer that made you say, WTF? - Favorite multi-club ownership - Best sale-leaseback

The boys are back at their wily best getting loose with a testy pop quiz session before plunging into the mythical tournament that is AFCON 2024. *Best episode alert, signal the alarms* As always follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

Join as the fellas belatedly preview (yes you read that correctly) the 2024 AFCON tournament. Listen along as they analyze and speculate about the tournament, and run through a quick flurry of transfers that caught their eyes. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back from their sabbatical and looking at life with fresh eyes once again. Listen along as the fellas run down: - Charlie's history lesson of the All Blacks - Noah discovers F1 and it threatens his love of football - The Relegation Landscape looks thicker than a bowl of oatmeal - Stupid ideas for intimidating penalty takers - And much more brought to you by our degenerating brain cells

The boys are back to run down: - A special Championship-themed birthday pop quiz - Everton FFP and how we would have covered our tracks - Dumb history featuring the Belgian glory days and why people wore wigs - Our proposed Fotmob-FBref merger - And much more we're legally forbidden from advertising here As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back in action, running down: - The story of the most red cards in a match - Surprising golden boot leaders in Germany and Belgium - The Scottish origins of John McGinn - Roy Hodgson as a much younger lad - Milan v. Lecce - And much more we can't share here for legal purposes As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and getting into the football busy season with: - A pop quiz featuring Ozempic's European connection, Daniel Podence, and Feyenoord's wonderboy Santi Giminez - The Bellingham brothers check in...including Jobe to Real? - Is there anything special about the Jason Bateman Titanium Iphone? - And much more shambolic but compelling content. Follow us on twitter @fakinginuries Rate 5 stars if you have kindness in your heart

The boys are back from their whale-hunting holiday in the Faroe Islands to talk on hot topics in the football world including: (0:50) Lee Kang-In, the Korean national team, and K-Pop stars. (5:00) Ipswich Town's remarkable run, a possible double promotion, and the rise of their manager Kieran McKenna. (11:15) International teams on the rise - Norway. Erling Haaland, Odegaard, Berge, Berg, and rising stars like Oscar Bobb. (14:55) Explosion of talent in Georgia with Kvicha Kvaratshkelia, Georges Mikautadze, and Mamardashvili leading the squad to the promised land. (17:45) Northern Ireland > Ireland? Shea Charles of Southampton is the talisman they needed.

The boys are back running down their favorite storylines from the last fortnight of football, including: - Flares and mayhem in Amsterdam - We're trading our fathers for Ange Postecoglou - Jhon Duran's missile golazo has organized crime reconsidering their smuggling tactics - An Urgent PSA on the MLS - And we can't help talking about flares in Denmark (which seems like an oxymoron) As always follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and buzzing running down their favorite niche transfer shouts, including but not limited to: (00:01:03) Genk and why they should be your Belgian team (00:08:15) Profits made in Denmark from selling ginormous centerbacks (00:12:15) French summers of note with Rennes and Reims (00:19:39) In Dutchland with AZ Alkmaar, Billy Beane, and some healthy financials (00:24:06) Royal USG and the art of buying small after selling big - and some other antics that should be considered satire in the eyes of the law Give us a review and follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back after scouring through Transfermarkt and Fotmob, running down 3 windows worthy of note across Europe. In part 1, the boys keep it mainstream-adjacent, discussing: - Wolfsburg cashing in and spending well makes this the perfect time to join the bandwagon. - Nottingham Forest strategy feels same-same but different and is Chris Wood a Ponzi Scheme? - Bold Burnley continue their moneyball strategy, but JJ Watt and Dude Perfect might fight 5 v. 1 in the boardroom if the plan unravels - And more hypotheticals, social commentary, and garbage per usual. Follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries and give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

The boys are feeling as relaxed as a cow in Japan, this time turning the spotlight to: - All things West Ham including their new hit song - Will Luton Town get double digit points? - Harry Kane kissing the ring in Munich - The Non-Human Primate (NHP) market is set to explode - And much more legally satirical commentary Follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

Tune in as the boys run down 5 overreactions from the first fortnight of English football including... - Tottenham's transition and are they already commissioning a statue for Ange? - Man United continue to be fraudulent on the pitch - Everton impressively more garbage than we recall - Aston Villa's resurgence and how John McGinn's dumptruck makes him a perfect Left Winger - Customary Brighton adulation - Championship news: Jobe Bellingham already better than Jude? - And much more garbage that the world might be better without As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

Maybe it's the nice weather...maybe it's the topo chico's...but the boys started strong and finished stronger in this one, running down: - Bournemouth's transfer business earns them an apology - Dusan Vlahovic at risk of losing 3 fingers? - Anderson Talisca's visionary agent - Macro assessment of the transfer market and are we in a bubble? - RC Lens check-in - Charlie is bullish on Turkey, and not just its hair transplant magicians And much more satirical garbage throughout. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries and rate and review!

The boys are back and nearing their peak rowdiness in this episode as they run down: - The EV hummer is coming for humanity if the whale hunters of the Faroe Islands don't get us first. - All things Saudi Arabia including latest moves and our appreciation for their social media teams who dominate their MLS counterparts. - Charlie loves the Strasbourg rebuild but his French could use improvement - Celtic's transfer business has us learning Nordic mythology - And oodles of other satirical banter with some boring transfer nerd talk mixed in. If you enjoyed this episode, check us out on twitter @fakinginjuries *Legal disclaimer (if it works like this) Warning this is satire for legal purposes. Thank you and good day. *

The boys are back and in a better headspace now that the summer transfer window is in full swing. Listen along as they run down some transfers you may not have seen come across your Twitter (or Threads) timeline, including: - Lens proving they are the baby Brighton of France - Toulouse doing their best to compete for that title - A few of our Fotmob wonderkids on the move already - A Kvicha regen? - And much more of the usual shenanigans. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back to run down the biggest summer storylines in Europe - Transfers to the Saudi Arabian League and what it means for the sport. Lionel Messi and profit-sharing with the MLS. Kovacic's Transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City and why he will be perfect for Pep Quincy Promes prison sentence for stabbing related to 100M+ drug operation (allegedly). And much more madness as we break down transfers, manager changes, and the summertime chaos. Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter @FakingInjuries

The boys are back and in a brawling spirit, joined by their very special guest Patrick, from Pin Seeker Pod. In this episode, the guys draft their dream squad including 5 players and 1 manager from the Premier League. Listen along to hear.... Who's fighting, how they got here, why they're fighting, and how many asses Sean Dyche is gonna kick. Let us know which team you think will come home from the bar victorious. Follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys run down... What Shamans are saying about Champions League? And other superfluous storylines 6 Stats for Next Gen Nerds and Directors - (12:13) Why French Managers should smell good? Why forehead size matters to Center Forwards? Pitching Mauricio Sarri to become his joint agents (read: we will negotiate for cigarette bonuses / lifetime healthcare in future contracts) And much more mangled madness. Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and at their best, playing their future football director selves using Crystal Palace as a case study. In this episode, the boys discuss - Retooling the midfield - Who should manage the club next season - Which Japanese player could be next year's revelation - And how Stephen Hawking's old chair can ensure Premier League survival for years to come As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are arguably the loosest they've ever been, running down obscure storylines and preposterous theories surrounding European football. Disclaimer: We are legally required to disclose that this podcast is satire and no one should believe anything we say, ever. Tune in as we discuss... - Eating more Dunkin Donuts to support Charlie's new club Leyton Orient and its owner Nigel Travis, chairman of Dunkin - A romantic bomb threat in France - Stevey G to Olympiacos and why it makes sense if you don't think about it - Starting new clubs in South America with names suspiciously close to the elite clubs in Europe - How Bill Foley, the owner of Bournemouth, can strategically blackmail Julian Nagelsmann into becoming the club's next manager. - And much more! Follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

Charlie is fed up with Chelsea and has come to terms with an inevitable break-up. Seeing as he intends to move to East London in the next few years, Charlie lays out 3 local options across the EFL and ultimately commits his future fandom to one. Trigger warning to all fans of English football living in the UK, you are about to listen to football heresy. Listen to find out whether he lands on Millwall FC, Charlton Athletic, or Leyton Orient. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This is satire and nothing we uttter should be considered factual As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back running down the most stupid and salacious storylines from world football, including: - Nerds at Arsenal and Aston Villa fighting in the tunnel - Noah's dumb business idea to bring pro/rel and transfers to all American sports. We're gonna sell a pickleballer for bookoo bucks. - Everton in shambles on the pitch and in the boardroom - Our wrong answers only on who will succeed Conte at Tottenham As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back running down the most important storylines and betting markets in the Premier League relegation landscape. A first for the men of Faking Injuries, as they are joined by their new resident nerd, Patrick B. Patrick helps the boys ground their takes with numbers, something they are not used to doing. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries Check out Pat's Discord for the smartest bets during the NFL season https://discord.gg/aDxhkTT3

The boys are back to celebrate a year in action, giving out awards for... 1.) American of the year 2.) Owner of the year 3. ) Best Business Idea (satire) 4.) Gambler of the year 5.) Most overworked department in football (Hint hint, they reside in Barcelona) And much more shenanigans.  As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are off their rocker speculating on the next generation of stars in Europe, including - Morten Hjulmand, swapping Lecce for Leicester? - Maxim De Cuyper at Westerloo - Musa Garbanly holding it down in Azerbaijan - The next Kvicha plays for FC Metz (maybe) -  Gift Orban ascending quickly at Gent - Alex Scott, enjoying his final 6 months in the Championship And much more! Follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back down to run down and embark on customary tangents based on this week's Champions, Europa, and Europa Conference League events.  Our lawyer isn't gonna be happy after this one.  As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and slowly refining their takes, running down:  - Who will win the bidding war for Manchester United? - Let Neymar eat as many Big Mac's as he wishes - The J League is back and we're scouring for the next Mitoma - And other topics our lawyer threatens to quit over As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back from holiday in Ibiza, keeping it light, running down:  1.) Genk being the most under the radar squad in Europe 2.) Southampton headed to safety? 3.) And debuting a new segment that is spicier than our lawyer would like follow us on twitter@fakinginjuries

The boys get down and dirty, running through:  1.) Noah's favorite young Norwegian midfielders (incl. 2 who just earned transfers)  2.) One brave young Paraguayan heading to Moscow  3.) We're now in the market for a superclub in Morocco 4.) Serge Gnabry's fashion week transgressions and helicopter dad Hasan Salihamdzic 5.) Youth revolution underway at VfL Wolfsburg  and much more we can't say here.  as always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys get down and dirty on Transfermarkt, running down: - Japanese invasion continues in Scotland, but not at Celtic - FC Augsburg's attacking overhaul truly mirrors its American ownership - Craig Dawson's agent is at it again - FC Zurich's miserable campaign has the defending champs in last - and much more we can't say here As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries and give us 5 stars on Spotify!

The boys are back and are in absolute shock that Youssofa Moukoko isn't exactly who he says he is. His lies and Charlie's broader meditation on the role of Baby Mamas in world football inspire a few business ideas around the game. Finally, Charlie wraps up with his rundown of Todd Boehly's latest antics as Chairman of Chelsea FC. As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back after much needed R&R to rundown a few of their favorite clubs' transfer business so far, Brighton and Brentford, before spotlighting a few transfers near and dear to their heart, as well as giving MLS some flowers for the shrewd moves its clubs have made so far in January. Stay tuned for:  - An Irish Exodus to Brighton - Why Ben Mee is like Brett Favre -  Slavia Prague continue to dominate with their poor man's Moneyball - And much more As always, this is satire for legal purpose and follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries.

The boys keep it loose running down the World Cup final, giving out our banter awards, and discussing hot-button topics from the week. listen for more including: - How the French Prime Minister met his wife - Hot manager of the tournament - Best sportswashing country - Transfers that should happen - Congress banning kangaroo leather in cleats and much more... As always follow us on Twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back running down thoughts from this world cup, across all ends of the socially acceptable spectrum including: 1.) Our stupid suggestions for new FIFA rules 2.) The USMNT's sponsorship blunders 3.) We might buy a Japanese or Korean football club 4.) Creepy Cameramen and Producers at Fox Sports and much more... As always, follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back to run down the world cup, covering primarily the group stages, focusing more on the outlandish aspects of the tournament than traditional journalists.  We discuss:  USA still the daddy of CONCACAF We are in love with the Saudi Arabia manager, and not in a football sense, strictly physical The Socceroos of Australia Sofyan Amrabat has put the Moroccon team on his ass and willed them to the quarterfinals And much more... As always follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

Bold predictions, spicy takes, and immortal locks for the World Cup. Listen for a high-level group by group analysis and the usual shenanigans.  follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back to discuss the insane background and controversies involving our new favorite Premier League owner, Evangelos Marinakis.  Finally, keeping it light with a new segment called "Speculating on Team Dynamics" where we imagine what life is like inside the Man City dressing room.  let us know what you think on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and better than ever in today's episode, breaking down 6 future stars in European football: Milos Kerkez of AZ Alkmaar and his dominance in the Europa Conference League Karim Konate of FC Liefering Josh Doig of Hellas Verona and Scottish wing backs Xavi Simons, PSG reject to PSV star Dango Ouattara and Lorient's impressive season Nigel Longwijk of Plymouth Argyle, Virgil Van Dijk's doppleganger

The boys are back to rundown their favorite matches from the prior Premier League matchweek, touching on:  Nottingham Forest's historic win over Liverpool, and will they ever get a sponsor Fulham's desire to get every manager sacked Antonio Conte's hair plugs and a rare sighting of him in a hat and much much more.  As always follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries and leave us a review on Spotify!

The boys are back with takes on Chelsea under Graham Potter, Ajax with Remko Pasveer, and some surefire betting strategies to make up for a poor stock market. follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back and the takes are flowing as they rant their way through a juicy mailbag including: Todd Boehly's all-star game Granit Xhaka's heroes' journey Jordan Pefok is now just Jordan and we love it A 9-second red card and more! follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries

The boys are back again to discuss their favorite transfers from the summer.  We pick a team from each of the big 5 leagues that stood out to us for smart and sustainable recruitment.  From the Sport Republic project at Southampton to RC Lens, we hope there is something for every fan in this one. Please give us a rating on Spotify and follow us on Twitter @fakinginjuries.

The boys are back to unveil their predictions group by group. This episode was recorded before this week's games, so tune in to see where we've already made poor predictions...looking at you Barcelona and Liverpool.  As always follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries. 

The boys run down why they love Brighton including deep dives on Tony Bloom, Graham Potter, and the club's recruitment philosophy.  follow us on twitter @fakinginjuries