The Halfspace Journal Podcast

In this week's episode, I discuss one of the most chaotic periods of the football season so far, ranging from the euphoria in Wales to the genuine crisis facing some of the Premier League's biggest heavyweights.I start by looking at the incredible achievement at Jenner Park, where Barry Town have secured 3rd place and a dream ticket to European football. I also discuss Cardiff City’s clinical promotion back to the Championship and why Rubin Colwill has been the standout star of their campaign.Moving over to the Premier League, I discuss the ongoing disaster at Chelsea. With Liam Rosenior now at the helm, I look at the stats behind their goal drought and ask what has gone wrong with a billion-pound squad. I then dive into the unthinkable: Could Spurs really go down? I look at the "De Zerbi gamble" and the terrifying reality of Tottenham sitting in 18th place with just weeks to go.Finally, I discuss the heartbreaking fall of Leicester City, who have gone from Premier League champions to League One in just ten years, before previewing a massive weekend of fixtures that could decide the fate of the top flight.

This week, I reflect on a historic Welsh Cup Final, Caernarfon Town's dominant 3-0 victory over Flint Town and what it means for Welsh football storytelling. Then it's onto a Premier League weekend that delivered drama from every angle: Bournemouth's stunning win at the Emirates, Leeds United's statement victory at Old Trafford, Man City turning on the style against Chelsea, and Sunderland continuing to prove they belong in the Premiership. Plus, the Champions League quarter-final second legs are here, Liverpool needing a miracle at Anfield, Barcelona on the brink, and Arsenal looking to finish the job. All that and more on this week's Space Journal Podcast.

It’s been a week of absolute carnage in the football world and I’m breaking it all down solo. From the mud of West Yorkshire to the lights of the Bernabéu, we’re covering the full spectrum of the beautiful game.

This week on The Half Space Journal, we’re unpacking a seismic shift in the football landscape. We lead with the shocking news from North London as Igor Tudor departs Spurs after just 44 days, leaving the club in a precarious position, as a relegation battle now a genuine reality? We then move to Anfield to process Mohamed Salah’s announcement that his legendary Liverpool career will end this summer, debating how the Reds can possibly replace their greatest modern icon. Finally, we go on a tour of the Home Nations after a week of high drama; we break down the heartbreaking penalty shootout exits for both Wales and the Republic of Ireland, alongside the latest performances from England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as the road to the 2026 World Cup takes shape.

The inaugural episode of The Halfspace Podcast! Sean and Edryd discuss the Carabao cup final and the fixtures from the weekend.