Pro Revolution Soccer

Tom and Juliet are joined by the Guardian journalist and friend of the show Tom Davies, along with a debuting special guest- renowned Melody Maker, NME and Guardian music journalist, author of Fear of Music and creator of the notorious Mr Agreeable character, David Stubbs. Together they discuss Andy Burnham's favourite albums and why he's more convincing as a music lover and football than his predecessor, lament the dearth of creativity when it comes to modern terrace anthems, and talk about the links between football fandom and music in general.

Today’s episode focuses on two genuinely community-centred clubs, one old, one new:

Guy Courtney talks about how Rochdale survived and whether EFL clubs can truly be sustainable.

George Baker discusses ripping it up and starting again with FC United, and how he feels about Manchester United now.

The godfather of Pro Revolution Soccer David Goldblatt returns for about FIFA, Infantino, UEFA, Saudi Arabia and China's interest in football, climate and football, and the future of the global game.

Tom's materialist analysis of the Infantino saga for Tribune is here:

https://tribunemag.co.uk/2026/09/infantinos-plan-is-dead-his-vision-for-fifa-will-remain

A heady mix of genuine expert insight from James and two football fans sitting around taking the piss. Faragegate, Spygate, the much more serious but equally poorly-handled Suarez racism row, plus the sadly successful PR of the various sportswashing projects.

Academic Tom Woodbury joins to discuss the deadline day phenomenon, why fans are so hung up on signing players, and the time he and Tom saw their mates playing keepy-uppy outside a stadium with a substantial sex toy.