Three Lions Podcast

Ep 162: In the second of our periodic series about previous England managers I’m joined by Dave Bowler @MagicOfFACup, author of the of Sir Alf Ramsey biography, entitled ‘Winning isn’t everything’. As England’s only trophy winner, it was good to hear a little more about him. Running Time: 1:02:35 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 161: It’s good to be back, after a short break, there is a bit of news to catch up on, plus we chat with Richard Weekes from the England Supporters Club, who tells us just what it was like during the summer, organising tickets for supporters and also looking towards the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers and what that entails. Running Time: 50:32 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

It’s the Italy review, sadly the final was a step to far for England, that’s not to say we’re not proud of them all. Whilst England lost, it’s a day that will unfortunately be remembered by many for the incidents that surrounded the game. I’m joined by Dom Smith, Matt Astbury and Aidan Smith to look over it, and the tournament too. Running Time: 57:08 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

ENGLAND ARE IN THE FINAL. That’s right, after seeing off Denmark, England face Italy in the European Championship Final. We’re joined by Matt Astbury to go over the Denmark game at Vinny from the Milan Weekly Podcast to preview Italy in the final. Running Time: 1:07:42 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 158: It’s semi final time. Ukraine dispatched, only Denmark stand in the way of a place in the Euro2020 final. I’m joined by Dom Smith to discuss it, Matthew Halliday tells us what it was like to be in Rome and Poul Olsen talks Denmark. Running Time: 56:18 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 157: Finally, the hoodoo is over, Germany in a knock-out game! What a day. We look back on victory with Aidan Smith @Aidan27Smith and towards the Quarter final against Ukraine with Andrew Todos @ZoryaLondonsk. Just like last time, It’s now or never. Running Time: 47:01 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

Running order Ep 156: Better late than never! We look back on the Czech Republic game with Matt Astbury and towards the R16 clash with Germany with Manuel Veth. It’s do or die time. Running Time: 48:51 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 155: It was the big one, it didn’t go our way, Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org joins us to discuss why. We get your reactions to it and we look forward to the Czech Republic game with Thomas from @czechfooty. Running Time: 47:41 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 154: Join us as we look back on England’s opening victory against Croatia with Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and look towards the big Scotland fixture with John Bleasdale from Scottish Football Forum Podcast, plus we get your reaction to the Croatia result. Running Time: 43:10 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 153: England against Scotland, it’s the oldest international football fixture and it’s coming around again, tune in as 7 England fans tells us about their memories of the games. It’s guaranteed to get you in the mood for the big game. Running Time: 39:06 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 152: It’s finally here! The Euro 2020 Croatia preview. I’m joined by Lovre Nikolac who gives us the view from the Balkans ahead of England’s first game and we take a listen to some fan inspired England songs. Running Time: 30:18 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 151: Join me as I take a couple of trips to Middlesbrough and I look back on the games against Austria and Romania with Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net, talking squad, taking the knee and did I try a Parmo? 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 150: Some England fans have brewed the pitch. That’s right and it’s just in time for the Euro’s. Hear from Block 109 member Kevin Masters as he tells us how Wembeerly went from an idea to reality. Running Time: 25:43 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 149: It’s finally here, the preview episode, one where England fans can attend the games. I’m joined by Lee Wingate from The other Bundesliga Podcast talking Austria, Filip from Romanian Football Twitter and Lee Bailey guides us around Middlesbrough. Running Time: 45:05 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 148: Join me as I speak with an England Manager. This time it’s Stuart Langworthy, manager of the over 60’s England walking football team. Tune in as he explains one of the fastest growing sports, how it came about, England’s history, what the future holds and how you too can play. Running Time: 43:45 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 147: As the European Championships finally come in to view, It’s time once again for Gareth Southgate to pick his England squad to take us to glory. Can I second guess his choices, do you agree with my 26, who have I missed out, would could come through at the 11th hour? Running Time: 20:09 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 146: Once again I’m joined by another England fan, a real character on away days, Bisto from Doncaster, listen as he shares some of his England adventures and tells us ‘It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice’. Running Time: 50:53 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 145: We touch on UEFA’s announcement about the ticketing news ahead of the Euros!!!!! Plus I’m joined by Paul Letters from NotYourAverageEnglandFan.com Running Time: 39:37 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 144: Join me as I took a trip up to Wembley Stadium to check out the latest editions there and I also had a chat with Paul Gregory aka Tango. Running Time: 27:12 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 143: The European Super League. How does it affect England? I had a chat with Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org as we discussed how soon this could really affect Gareth Southgate and his team at the Euro’s. Will it really happen? I hope not! Running Time: 28:04 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 142: I had the pleasure of chatting with author @EddyBrimson recently, author of England memoirs ‘Tear gas and ticket touts’ and ‘God save the Team’ he joined me to reminisce a little and also tell us about his new novella ‘Naughty Boy’. Running Time: 32:02 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 141: A little while back I spoke with former England physio Alan Smith about his time working as the senior physio for our national team, how he got to be there, the managers he has worked with and the tournaments he’s been part of. 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 140: A little Bank Holiday Monday bonus podcast, I speak with Rich Laverty about the upcoming Lionesses games and then review the U21’s debacle and Aidy Boothroyd’s position with Lauren McCann. Running Time: 41:06 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 139: Time to take a look back on the international window, where England faced San Marino, Albania and Poland in World Cup qualifiers with Aidan Smith, Matt Astbury and Dom Smith. We also speak with Rob Pomfret about being in Tirana. Running Time: 55:01 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 138: Been a while, but England are back in action. The road to Qatar starts now. I chat with Andrea Zoppis from the San Marino FA, Elton Kohila about Albania and Christopher Lash tells us about Poland. Running Time: 46:27 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

Ep 137: In these times where we are unable to travel, I thought I’d take a look at one of England’s longest journeys where qualification points were at stake. 2009, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Les Gasson and Dean Cornish share their memories and experiences of a journey in to the unknown. Running Time: 49:26 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 136: You thought 1966 was the only time England picked up a trophy? Think again. Let me take you back to 1997, France and Le Tournoi. Joining me is Mark Raven who followed England to all three games and saw Alan Shearer lift the trophy. Running Time: 34:05 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 135: Join us as we reflect on the recent Lionesses victory with Steve Hopper and catch up with Callum Clifton who tells us about his experience of Seville 2018. Running Time: 40:20 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 134: On 18 occasions England have had a player sent off. Here we go through all of them, were they hard-done by on some occasions? Who was the oldest, the youngest, the most experienced, who’s walked twice, who said something they shouldn’t? Find out here. Running Time: 27:46 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 133: In conversation with England fan Mark Smith who tells us about his book ‘Strength of mind’ and the adversity he has come through in his life. We also speak with Rich Laverty about the forthcoming Lionesses games. Running Time: 41:34 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 132: In conversation with Graham Morse, not only the biographer of Sir Walter Winterbottom, but his son-in-law too, so who better to speak to about England’s very first manager. Running Time: 51:55 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 131: In conversation with Mark Chapman, curator of Englandsamateurs.com, we talk about the England amateur period between 1906 and 1974. 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 130: The England band, often derided, perhaps unfairly. You’ve heard them play, but have you heard what they have to say? I had an enjoyable chat with John Hemmingham, who tells me about some of the stories they’ve had whilst on the road with England. Running Time: 43:50 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 129: UEFA announced that their terms and conditions had changed to the tickets purchased for Euro 2020(21), it’s left fans with an ultimation, which could prove costly. I couldn’t let it pass without having a say on it. Running Time: 14:34 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 128: With the World Cup Qualifiers on the horizon, I caught up with some correspondents who know more about England’s opponents than I do. We talk Poland with Christopher Lash, Hungary with Tomasz Mortimer, Albania with Elton Kohila, Andorra with Vincente Pallares and San Marino with Andrea Zoppis. Plus we remember Colin Bell. Running Time: 50:49 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 127: Back for the new year. Join us as we chat with Sam Goldsworthy from Its Coming Home TV, talking all things England and about the channel. Running Time: 26:33 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 126: Join us for the final podcast of the year as we look back over 12 months-worth of episodes, plus a little quiz to keep it light. Thanks for listening throughout 2020 and your continued support – here’s hoping for a brighter 2021 on and off the pitch. Merry Christmas, Stay Safe. Running Time: 37:12 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 125: Full Colour 66 is a project to colourise the 1966 World Cup final, we catch up with the guys at Final Replay TV about it and how you can get involved, plus we chat with Gaurav Singhvi about being an American England fan. Running Time: 50:05 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 124 The World Cup draw has been made, find out who we’ve been drawn with as we chat with Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and also catch up with CJ Joiner about the good causes Block 109 have been helping. Running Time: 42:56 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 123 The World Cup draw is fast approaching, I try and explain it as best as I can, best scenario, worst scenario, most expensive scenario etc Plus we chat with Hugo Malim who tells us about his first England away experience, back in Switzerland 2010. Running Time: 37:33 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 122 We look back on the recent International window, with wins against Ireland and Iceland and unfortunately the loss away to Belgium with Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org . We also pay tribute to Ray Clemence and catch up with the Young Lions. Running Time: 40:38 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 121 I’m joined by Sky Sports commentator and author of The 50, football’s most influential players John Driscoll @driscoll11 who tells us about the book and his England experiences. Running Time: 53:22 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 120 International football returns for the final time this year. We preview Ireland with Joseph McCarthy @irish_abroad, Belgium with John Chapman @BelgoFoot and Iceland with Marc Boal @marcboal. Running Time: 52:44 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 119 More an England news round-up this one, we catch up with England futsal player Doug Reed after the FA pulled out of the forthcoming match against North Macedonia and we remember Nobby Stiles and Gordon Astall. Running Time: 26:36 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 118 England vs New Zealand – It was all set to happen, then it didn’t. But I’d already done the ground work for the episode by then. Hear what it was like to be at the first meeting between the two sides back in 1991 with England fan David Ward and what it was like to play in the game with Kiwi Mike McGarry. Running Time: 39:03 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 117 It’s always great speaking with fellow England supporters about their experiences and this episode we catch up with Steve Ocsko who for a brief time organised and ran Fans Go, helping fans get to away games, here he tells us about a lively trip to Ukraine. Running Time: 43:41 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 116 We take a look back over the recent international break, taking in Wales with Aidan Smith and Belgium and Denmark with Matt Astbury, and we also throw forward to the Lionesses game in Germany with Rich Laverty. Running Time: 1:01:32 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 115 The future of England’s futsal team hangs in the balance after the FA wiped out their budget for it, find out what this means for the team and the game as we chat with England international futsal player Doug Reed. Running Time: 31:02 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 114 England are back in action and this time we preview the games against Wales, Belgium and Denmark with Rich Roberts from @PodcastPeldroed, John Chapman from @Belgofoot and Claus from @Danishfooty. Running Time: 50:25 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 113 It’s another of our Your first England away game, this time back to 2008 and Croatia in Zagreb with Daniel Pain. Running Time: 28:15 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