Three Lions Podcast

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