Press Box Confidential

The Football Writers’ Association and William Hill present ‘Press Box Confidential’. Paul McCarthy is joined each week by the biggest names in football journalism in the country to discuss the most memorable matches, moments and characters in the gam...

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    28. EURO 2020 - Frank Lampard

    What do England need to do to win their first major trophy in 55 years? Frank Lampard joins Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly to talk about the tournament so far and give his predictions for Sunday night.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

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    10 July 2021, 1:00 am
  • 54 minutes 50 seconds
    27. EURO 2020 - Carrie Brown & George Caulkin

    What is the secret to Gareth Southgate’s success as England manager? Carrie Brown (BeIN Sports) and George Caulkin (The Athletic) chat to Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly ahead of the Three Lion’s semi-final against Denmark at Wembley. 


    They discuss how the squad have proved themselves against a backdrop of points-scoring politicians, national division and even José Mourinho’s trolling.


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    7 July 2021, 1:00 am
  • 49 minutes 17 seconds
    26. EURO 2020 - JERMAINE JENAS & ALAN DAVIES

    Did that really happen? England’s historic victory over Germany at Wembley is the subject of this Euros special, with guests Alan Davies and Jermaine Jenas. Gareth Southgate's master plan and the challenge of avoiding family commitments to ensure a seat in front of the TV on match days are among the topics discussed.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

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    30 June 2021, 5:24 pm
  • 55 minutes 3 seconds
    25. EURO 2020 - David Ornstein & Sami Mokbel

    The Euros have arrived at the knock out phase and there’s much to discuss. David Ornstein (The Athletic) and Sami Mokbel (Daily Mail) join Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly to name their favourite player, goal, moment, kit and fans of the group stages.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

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    26 June 2021, 2:00 am
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    24. EURO 2020 - Pat Nevin & Andy Dunn

    Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin and Chief Sportswriter at the Daily Mirror Andy Dunn join the podcast to talk about England and Scotland's final group games, Mancini's sartorial selections and Gareth Bale believing in aliens.


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    22 June 2021, 1:00 am
  • 51 minutes 56 seconds
    23. EURO 2020 - Alex McLeish & Guillem Balagué

    Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish and Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué join Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly to discuss Patrik Schick's wonder goal, Spain's tournament chances and to ask whether Scotland can beat England at Wembley.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

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    16 June 2021, 1:00 am
  • 52 minutes 35 seconds
    22. EURO 2020 - Gary Lineker & Alan Smith

    In the first of our Euro 2020 specials, Paul McCarthy and Des Kelly are joined by England legends Gary Lineker and Alan Smith to talk home nation chances, tournament dark horses and that infamous substitution in Euro '92.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy


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    10 June 2021, 1:00 am
  • 47 minutes 31 seconds
    21. Rúben Dias - Footballer of The Year - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

    Rúben Dias - Footballer of The Year - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW


    Paul McCarthy, Simon Mullock and Carrie Brown celebrate the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of The Year Rúben Dias.


    In an FWA exclusive, we hear from the man himself about his competitive spirit, missing fans and his hopes for the Champions League final.


    #FOTY21


    Produced by Joey McCarthy and Jack Davenport

    Twitter: #FOTY21

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    20 May 2021, 11:00 am
  • 55 minutes 42 seconds
    20. Whose Game Is It Anyway?

    Has the golden age of football writing gone? In the final episode of the series, Paul McCarthy removes his rose-tinted spectacles and looks at the changing face of football journalism. He's joined by Mike Calvin and Nancy Frostick (The Athletic) to talk drinking culture, Twitter trolls and the challenges facing the new generation of writers.


    Mike Calvin's book 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' is out on April 19.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

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    25 March 2021, 3:00 am
  • 59 minutes 52 seconds
    19. Football’s Coming Home - Euro 96

    It was the summer we dared to dream as Terry Venables took England on an unforgettable footballing journey. Paul McCarthy, Des Kelly (BT Sport) and Jonathan Northcroft (Sunday Times) recall the joy and anguish from that time as England and Scotland stretched their supporters’ nerves to breaking point. Plus, who should make Gareth Southgate’s squad for this summer? The boys name their own ideal squads for the Euros.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

    Exec Producer Jon Gill

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    18 March 2021, 3:00 am
  • 56 minutes 7 seconds
    18. Strikers

    It’s the best paid position on the pitch and with good reason. Strikers are up for discussion by Paul McCarthy, former Arsenal forward Alan Smith and Cheeky Sport's Joel Beya.

    They dissect the modern day striker, looking at Harry Kane's empty trophy cabinet, Mbappe's future in the Premier League, and Marcus Rashford's Twitter feed.


    Produced by Joey McCarthy

    Exec Producer Gabby Saper

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    11 March 2021, 2:00 am
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