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Apr 2025
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What is MURDERBALL, Has There Been Anyon...

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On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin have have a new segment “Is This A Fantasy“, where they discuss Murderball, and how it’s used in football training sessions. We also have our usual “Three of the Best” discussing standout players (with this week including retiring official Darren Cann), there’s VOICE OF PASSION where Neil rants about atmosphere at games, Martin’s Letter from the Gantry is all about AFC Bournemouth, and we compare previous wingers to the one and only Mohamed Salah.


Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!

00:00 Intro
02:08 Is This A Fantasy (Murderball)
07:56 Three of the Best
33:52 Letter From the Gantry (AFC Bournemouth)
42:53 VOICE OF PASSION (Atmosphere at Games)

53:29 Comparisons (Mohamed Salah)

01:10:37 Stoppage Time (Fun Stats)

01:14:41 Outro and Where to Find Us!


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