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How Did They Play?

How Did They Play?

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The football podcast that celebrates football's most iconic and unforgettable heroes that shaped the game we love, answering the question 'How Did They Play?'.2026 HowDidTheyPlay Football
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  • 20. This Week. City to win the league? United and Carrick. York vs Rochdale!
    Apr 22 2026

    The conversation covers the recent football matches, with a focus on the performance of specific teams and players. It also delves into the potential outcomes of upcoming games and the impact on the league standings. The discussion includes analysis of individual player performances, team strategies, and the competitive nature of the matches. The conversation covers a range of football-related topics, including game analysis, team performance, manager decisions, and league standings. It also delves into the EFL, Championship, League One, and League Two, highlighting key matches and outcomes.

    Takeaways

    • Football match analysis
    • Team and player performance
    • League standings and potential outcomes Football league promotions and relegations are highly competitive and can come down to the wire.
    • The performance and decisions of managers play a crucial role in the success of football teams.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Title Race and League Standings
    • 38:20 Game Analysis and Team Performance
    • 43:32 Chelsea's Performance and Managerial Decisions
    • 51:14 Player Performance and Managerial Decisions in the Premier League
    • 56:17 Championship and League One Promotions and Relegations
    • 01:06:26 League Two Promotions and Relegations
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 19. Arsenal have had some shocking centre backs! - TQQ EP4
    Apr 19 2026

    The episode focuses on the selection of center-backs for the TQQ teams, with a particular emphasis on Arsenal's history of questionable quality center-backs. The conversation delves into the performance, career, and impact of Shkodran Mustafi, Sebastian Squillaci, Wout Faes, Ragnar Klavan, and Ian Evatt. The challenges of signing affordable defenders during financial struggles are also highlighted.

    Takeaways

    • Arsenal's history of questionable quality center-backs
    • The challenges of signing affordable defenders during financial struggles

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Discussion on Ian Evatt
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    29 mins
  • 18. Friday Night Quiz (FNQ) - Steven Gerrard's England Career Stats
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode, the hosts introduce the FNQ (Friday Night Quiz) and explain its format. The quiz begins with questions about Arsenal, Ronaldo, and the Premier League Golden Boot. The quiz progresses with questions about Gareth Bale, the FIFA World Cup top goalscorer, and Steven Gerrard's England career. The winner is declared, and the episode concludes with a discussion about the quiz and the podcast's future.

    Takeaways

    • Introducing the FNQ (Friday Night Quiz) as a new segment
    • The quiz covers a range of football-related topics and challenges the participants
    • The winner of the quiz is declared, and the episode concludes with a discussion about the quiz and the podcast's future.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introducing the FNQ
    • 09:19 The Quiz Begins
    • 16:56 The Final Question
    • 22:24 The Final Question for Adam
    • 28:42 The Winner
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    19 mins
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