Three Lions Podcast

Ep 262: The Lionesses will soon be heading to the World Cup, join me as I speak with Abdullah Abdullah, author of Lionesses Gamechangers about it and the team, I also cover the Young Lionesses in their recent Euros and explain the forthcoming Nations League. Running Time: 41:17 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 261: As the summer approaches, It’s time for some tournaments, but who for, tune in as I give you a quick guide to which of our youth sides are playing who and where. Running Time: 18:17 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 260: It’s been a while, but the latest episode in the England Management series is here. I’m joined by Glen Isherwood from Englandfootballonline.com to discuss Terry Venables career and time as Three Lions Manager. Running Time: 1:18:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 259: April the 28th Wembley Stadium celebrates 100 years as being our national stadium, I’m very lucky to be joined by Liam Boylan, Stadium Director. He tells me what it’s like to work there and some of the things that go on that we probably didn’t know. Running Time: 44:55 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 258: There’s been plenty going on lately, good and bad, rather than squeeze it all in at a later date, here’s a round-up of what’s being going on recently, all things England. Running Time: 13:54 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 257: England have confirmed they are part of a bidding party, along with Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, for Euro 2028. It’s not a shoe-in though, Turkey have also put their hat in the ring. Here I take a look at both bids, and also their previous bidding history. Running Time: 20:31 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 256: Another trophy for the Lionesses, but the reality of the international window was a learning curve, a penalty shoot-out and a defeat, not things we’ve become accustomed to. Brazil and Australia were harder nuts to crack than maybe we thought. I’m joined by Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) to review the two games. Running Time: 34:39 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 255: The Lionesses are back in action with two matches against Brazil (the Finalissima) and Australia, it really is the build-up to the World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to discuss it Running Time: 36:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 254: A busy international window concludes with England getting maximum points, thanks to a victories over Italy and Ukraine, here I’m joined by Matt Astbury to look back on it. Running Time: 50:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 253: Finally England are back in action, so It’s the Italy/Ukraine preview episode, so much to cram in, I’m joined by Michele Borrelli from @NapoliTickets & the 'Shadow Of Vesuvio' Podcast and also Andrew Todos from @ZoryaLondonsk & 'Ukraine Plus Football' Podcast. Running Time: 1:17:52 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 252: Thankfully, most England games go ahead as planned, but on the odd occasion something comes needing to postpone or cancel them and on a couple of occasions, abandon them altogether. Here is a look when just that, has happened to the Three Lions. Running Time: 22:32 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 251: Just before the Euro 2024 campaign begins, it’s an ideal opportunity to round-off the World Cup series, this time I’m joined by Paul Letters who takes us back to Qatar 2022 and tells us some of the great experiences he had. Running Time: 58:50 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 250: The Lionesses have retained the Arnold Clark Cup, after beating Korea, Italy and Belgium, I’m joined by Dom Smith to take a look back over it all and towards the World Cup in the summer. Running Time: 36:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 249: Three Lions and a Kitten, is the new book as written by Aza Fogelburg, stories of following England from afar, then finally getting to see the Three Lions in the fresh was the start of a journey with many ups and downs, twist and turns. Find out a little more as Aza joins me to chat. Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 248: The Arnold Clark Cup returns, this time the Lionesses face South Korea, Italy and Belgium, can they retain the trophy for the 2nd year, join me and Rich Laverty as we discuss it all. Running Time: 32:09 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 247: Slightly different this week, Join me as I chat with Lloyd Owers the technical director of The Marshall Islands, the last nation on earth to not have an international football team, how, what, when, why – It’s all here. Plus, I explain the latest U21 news and your chance to be on tele. Running Time: 31:42 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 246: Have you ever considered just how much effort goes into organising a coach for England away games. I’m joined by Mark Griffiths from On The Ball Travel who tells us how it all began, some stories from the past and also the issues he’s faced recently. Also talking January transfers and Nations League. Running Time: 54:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 245: 1953 England v Hungary, a game that was to change everything, so much so, it became known as The Match of the Century, I’m joined by Matt Clough, author of the book, of the same name to tell us more about that period of time. Running Time: 55:24 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 244: Jon Driscoll (@DriscollFC) is a TV and radio commentator and also an author, he joins me to talk about his latest book ‘Get it kicked!’ looking at the past and the present of the game, including a take on our national side. It’ll certainly make you think. Running Time: 35:13 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 243: Time for another in our England Manager series, I’m joined by Lionel Birnie who helped Graham Taylor write his autobiography, we hear all about Graham’s life and how he got the England job and the troubles that came with it. Running Time: 1:26:34 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 242: What does 2023 have in store for England and the Lionesses? When and where are they playing, how can you get tickets? Tune in for all the information you’ll need for the year ahead and I’ll also pay tribute to George Cohen. Running Time: 23:48 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 241: That’s it for another year, 2022 has had its ups and downs, here to go over it with me is Aidan Smith and Gary Lambert, an episode that looks at the Three Lions, Lionesses, Gareth Southgate and the World Cup. Running Time: 54:28 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 240: The Three Lions on a Shirt book has been a labour of love for all involved, I’m joined by Jim Drewett from Vision Sports Publishing to talk about just some of the amazing Three Lions shirts and stories captured within it. Running Time: 53:33 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 239: Once again, England are out of the World Cup, but they leave with their heads held high after a spirited performance against France, here to go over it with me is Matt Astbury. Running Time: 39:18 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 238: After beating Senegal England are now into the World Cup quarter-finals with a match against France. I chat with Dom Smith about Senegal and look ahead to France with Hugo Malim. Running Time: 47:58 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 237: What’s it like to follow England at a World Cup, I catch up with Glynn Davies and Howard Taylor who are going about it in a slightly different way. Running Time: 38:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 236: Iran, USA and Wales down and once again England are into the knock out stages of the World Cup, join me as I chat with Matt Astbury about Wales and look towards Senegal with Adama Ndione from @SenegalEnglish Twitter account. Running Time: 54:18 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 235: What a way to start the Qatar World Cup, Iran well and truly beaten, now we move on to the USA, can we finally beat them on the biggest stage of all? I’m joined by Aidan Smith from threelions.net to look back over Iran and also American resident Gaurav Singhvi to look forward to USA. Running Time: 49:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 234: Here it is, the Qatar World Cup is about to commence, England’s first opponents are Iran and I’ve been fortunate to speak with Arya Allahverdi from Gol Bezan all about them. Also I feature 2 more musicians who have written some England songs from The 12th Man & George White. Running Time: 51:03 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 233: 50 years ago today, England’s women played their first official international match away to Scotland, this, following half a century of the game being banned for them. Recently I visited the stadium where this historic match was played and have spoken to some of the people involved in the game. Whilst the Lionesses are having great success, it wouldn’t have been possible without these pioneers. Running Time: 51:23 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 232: We’ve done it, the final part in the World Cup series. Made it to Russia 2018. Throughout the year I’ve been talking with various England fans who have followed England to the tournaments, this time Coventry fan CJ Joiner reminds us of the lengths he went to follow England around Russia. Running Time: 56:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 231: Gareth Southgate has announced his second World Cup squad, who is in and who is out, tune in to find out, also what comes with tournaments are musicians writing and recording songs to help the team along, I have a selection here for your musical pleasure. Running Time: 26:32 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 230: The Lionesses are once again in action, this time in a couple of friendlies against Japan and Norway in Spain, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to talk this, Finalissima and the World Cup. Running Time: 34:56 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 229: 2014 and the World Cup makes its way back to South America and Brazil and once again England are (briefly) involved. Join me and Dean Cornish as he tells us about his time following England there. Running Time: 52:32 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 228: 2010 and the World Cup makes it’s way to a new continent, Africa and it’s most southern point, South Africa. Join me and Glynn Davies as he tells us about his amazing adventures following England there, so much so, he wrote a book about it. Running Time: 49:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 227: The 2022 Qatar World Cup is nearly upon us. For those going, are you ready? Once again I catch up with England fan and Qatari resident Ben Williams who tells us some last minute tips and also to Fan Leader Kunal Sapat who recent visited for the Lusail Super Cup . Running Time: 58:03 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 226: The 2006 Germany World Cup, despite being 16 years ago, it almost feels like yesterday, the golden generation were pretty much at their peak, could they come home with the trophy? Join myself and England fan Howard Taylor as he explains his travels around that time. Running Time: 51:05 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 225: The Euro 2024 qualifying draw was made, I give my take on that and also speak with Dom Smith about the recent Lionesses games against USA and Czech Republic. Running Time: 31:03 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 224: Gareth Southgate. Arguably England’s second most successful manager. Is his time coming to an end? If it is, then there needs to be a successor, but who? Join me and Channel England Football's Gary Lambert as we discuss who could one day take over in the hot seat. Running Time: 1:11:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 223: The Lionesses are back in action they face the USA and Czech Republic. As usual I’m joined by @RichJLaverty to go through it and I’m also joined by Andrew Deacon, a Lionesses fan from America. Running Time: 52:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 222: It was finally time for the Far east to host the World Cup. Japan and South Korea, it’s was now Sven who was tasked with bringing it home. How would he do, join myself and my good friend Dan Hardman-Smart as we look back on our trip to the land of the rising sun. Running Time: 52:49 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 221: A trip to Italy, a crazy game against Germany, throw in some relegation, a scary moment at the Green Man and before you knew it England had played their last games before the World Cup. I’m joined by Dom Smith to talk it through. Running Time: 53:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 220: England’s senior men are back in action, it’s survive or relegation now in the Nations League. Italy away and Germany at home. I’m joined by Stuart Jones and Marco Kühnauer to chat it over. Running Time: 52:39 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 219: After the failure of not making USA ’94, we move on to France ’98 in the latest in our World Cup series. A quick hop across the channel under the stewardship of Glenn Hoddle, what could go wrong? I’m joined by Daily Mail Travel editor and author of ‘Lost in France’ Mark Palmer who tells us about his experiences. Running Time: 1:03:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 218: Following their two recent victories, the Lionesses are going to next year’s World Cup. Here I chat with Rachel Major, one of The Gang, a Lionesses supporters group, all about it. I also pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. Running Time: 28:26 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 217: The transfer window for summer 2022 is over, plenty of big money moves, here we focus on those that represent our national team. Have they made a move that will see them get back into a Three Lions shirt? Running Time: 29:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 216: It’s just over a month since our Lionesses famously won the Euro’s here on home soil, but they are back in action in their bid to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at the squad, the fixtures against Austria and Luxembourg and pay tribute to both Ellen White and Jill Scott. Running Time: 30:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 215: It’s time for the next instalment of our World Cup series, we’ve made it to Italy 1990, here I am joined by Brighton and England fan Mark Raven who went on an epic adventure to see England famously make the semi-finals. Running Time: 53:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 214: It’s taken me a little long than I anticipated (Sorry) to celebrate our Lionesses finest hour, their European Championship win over Germany. Here I’m joined by @RachMajor one of @TheGangENG who tells us what it was like following the team in the summer of 2022. Running Time: 40:52 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 213: A spin off from our manager series, but speaking about someone equally important not just to the English game but to 3 different England managers. Join me as I chat with David Tossell about Don Howe and the book he wrote about him. @PitchPublishing Running Time: 1:17:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne