Football Vision

Blue Wire

Weekly podcast, with host Phil Costa, covering all the leading stories from European football and beyond, with insight, opinions and some laughs from experts who know their subjects best.

  • 55 minutes 54 seconds
    Jake Schuster Exclusive: Gemini Sports and The Future of Recruitment
    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jake Schuster (Founder and CEO at Gemini Sports) to discuss the world of data, recruitment and AI. Topics include starting out in sports science, what inspired him to build his business, wanting to make scouting more accessible, which clubs have good processes and what the future of recruitment and squad building looks like.
    1 April 2025, 8:50 am
  • 59 minutes 41 seconds
    Puskas, Postecoglou and Australia: An Icon Down Under
    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Australian football journalist Joey Lynch to discuss Ferenc Puskas and his weird and wonderful time at South Melbourne Hellas. Topics include why Puskas the player deserves more respect, his turbulent international career, hating fitness drills, loving read meat and influencing Ange Postecoglou who went on to have a stellar coaching career.
    20 March 2025, 11:46 am
  • 59 minutes 2 seconds
    Darren Burgess Exclusive: Injuries and Player Welfare Concerns
    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Dr Darren Burgess (General Manager of Performance at Adelaide United) to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding player welfare and the football calendar. Topics include young players at risk, the rise of hamstring injuries, why rest is so crucial and where we go from here. Burgess also shares some memories from his time at Arsenal.
    17 March 2025, 3:30 pm
  • 49 minutes 9 seconds
    Cesc Fabregas and Como 1907: The Next Big Thing?

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Alex Barker to discuss Cesc Fabregas and his impressive rise at Como 1907. Topics include his managerial journey, what makes Como such an interesting tactical team, why Nico Paz and Assane Diao deserve your attention and whether or not he should consider jumping ship for a more prestigious club.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guest: Alex Barker

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    7 March 2025, 3:17 pm
  • 48 minutes
    Mailbag: Failed Wonderkids, Football Memories and More!

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil goes solo to answer your questions in a special mailbag episode. Topics include, failed Football Manager wonderkids, the sorry state of television punditry, ranking the best individual seasons and whether the Premier League bubble will ever burst.

    Host: Phil Costa

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    28 February 2025, 4:39 pm
  • 53 minutes 38 seconds
    How Modern Football Killed The Number 10

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss whether or how modern football killed the number ten (playmaker). Topics include their favourite players, what the traditional ten was asked to do, how pressing made them extinct and the next generation looking to replicate the old school greats.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guest: Sam Tighe

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    13 February 2025, 4:27 pm
  • 54 minutes 11 seconds
    Myles Lewis-Skelly: English Media and Racism Debates

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Tayo Popoola to discuss the ongoing media narratives surrounding Arsenal and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Topics include Arsenal's strong history with black culture, why double standards in the media are dangerous, why language is important and how we can be more aware of institutionalised racism.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guest: Tayo Popoola

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    7 February 2025, 5:12 pm
  • 59 minutes 8 seconds
    Scouting Sessions: Hugo Ekitike and Patrick Dorgu

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Sebastian Hund to discuss Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike who continues to impress despite the departure of his strike partner Omar Marmoush. For part two of the show, Ben Mattinson joins the show to discuss Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu who is on the verge of joining Manchester United after impressing in Serie A.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guests: Sebastian Hund, Ben Mattinson

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    31 January 2025, 3:54 pm
  • 58 minutes 46 seconds
    Olympique Lyon: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Luke Entwistle (editor in chief at Get French Football News) to discuss Olympique Lyon, who could potentially face relegation after years of mismanagement. Topics include recruitment failures, financial concerns and ownership issues which have all contributed to their recent struggles.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guest: Luke Entwistle

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    23 January 2025, 5:41 pm
  • 59 minutes 43 seconds
    Scouting Sessions: Samu Aghehowa and Sverre Nypan

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Kevin Fernandes to discuss FC Porto frontman Samu Aghehowa who has taken Portuguese football by storm since his summer move from Atletico Madrid. Then Jonas Giaver joins the show to talk about another exciting talent in Rosenborg's Sverre Halseth Nypan, with Manchester United, Arsenal and others all chasing his signature.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guests: Kevin Fernandes, Jonas Giaver

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    16 January 2025, 7:44 pm
  • 51 minutes 53 seconds
    Scouting Sessions: Abdukodir Khusanov and Jobe Bellingham

    On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Ben Mattinson to discuss Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who finds himself on the verge of a life-changing move to Manchester City. Then Joe Donnohue joins the show to talk about another exciting talent in Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham.

    Host: Phil Costa

    Guests: Ben Mattinson, Joe Donnohue

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    10 January 2025, 7:38 pm
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