Jose Mourinho is the arrogant and charismatic cult figure who divides opinions on the pitch and in the press room. Is he the genius strategist and saviour of failing clubs or just a toxic coach with main character syndrome?
This episode covers the rise of Mourinho, from his early beginnings in Portugal and Barcelona, to his time coaching Chelsea and Inter M ... Show More
Jan 2025
The Super Agents: How Mino Raiola Changed Football's Transfer Market Forever
How did a pizza waiter from Haarlem become one of football's most influential figures? This is the story of Mino Raiola, the super-agent who transformed the football transfer market, and his successor, Rafaela Pimenta. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen explore the extraordinary ... Show More
1h 47m
Dec 2024
Football and the trenches: The 1914 Christmas truce
In 1914, 110 years ago exactly, British and German troops came up from the trenches to meet in no man’s land and play football. This remarkable event, known as the Christmas Truce, is the subject of today’s special episode. Instead of focusing on one hero, human, or villain, this ... Show More
50m 12s
Jun 2025
That Season When . . . Chelsea became “The Special” Club with José Mourinho
<p>In June 2004, José Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just under a year later, he lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time, delivering Chelsea their first league title in 50 years.</p ... Show More
51m 51s
May 2025
Coaching with José Mourinho, Talent on the Tyne, PL Not Competing in UCL & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss how English teams have done in the Champions League (are Arsenal struggling). We have our usual Three of the Best (with an overwhelming amount of Newcastle after their game with Chelsea), Martin’s Lett ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2025
Mikel John Obi Part 1: Fergie Vs Mourinho, JT's Leadership & Scraps In The Dressing Room
Gary Lineker is joined by former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi, who shares the unbelievable story of the dramatic tug of war between Manchester United and Chelsea over his signature. From secret meetings to jumping through bushes, Mikel reveals all in this jaw-dropping tale f ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2025
John Obi Mikel Exposes Man United Transfer Scandal & Chelsea's Dressing Room Chaos (E341)
<p>John Obi Mikel is a name that football fans know well. A midfield powerhouse, he built his legacy playing for Chelsea and the Nigerian national team, winning trophies and proving himself on the biggest stages. </p><br><p>In this episode, Mikel sits down with Jake and Dami ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 2023
Extended Clip - Roma Coach Jose Mourinho: The Michael Corleone Of Football
After yet another incident where Roma coach José Mourinho got sent off, this time against Monza, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail and analyze all the times the former Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United manager has gone full on Michael Corleone on peo ... Show More
11m 1s
Oct 2025
Obi Mikel meets Oscar: Snubbing Spurs for Chelsea, Conte’s ‘12th man’ & REAL reason for China move
To kick off Season 4, John Obi Mikel has flown almost 7,400 miles to Brazil to catch up with his former Chelsea team-mate Oscar Emboaba. Now at boyhood club São Paulo, Oscar reflects on his five year stay at Chelsea, the ex-Blues manager he spurned in order to move to Stamford Br ... Show More
52m 29s