The Football Authorities
Football greats and lifelong friends Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill team up to discuss the biggest football stories from across the week.
What is the Football Authorities? It is everything that it’s not!
It’s not a podcast that revisits every game, every goal, every VAR decision like a Match of the Day repeat. It’s not a guessing game about who’s next for the sack, next for a big money move or next to trend. Instead, Martin and Clive tell the stories behind the stories... finding the reasons for the big decisions and examining the meaning of football life.
How? Through the unrivalled lived experience that decades around the iconic games and greatest names in football have brought the way of Martin and Clive, relating the tales from their long careers in football to the ever-changing present and future of the game. They have been there, seen it and understand it. They are the Football Authorities.
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Episodes
Q&A: The greatest football movies, players diving and the art of pronouncing names during commentary
In this week's question and answers edition of the Football Authorities, Clive Tyldesley breaks down the essentials to being a commentator, Martin takes us back in time and tells us about the players he was terrified of and the pair go through their favourite football films.All that and more, on The Football Authorities.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman
05/09/24•31m 50s
Manchester United and Rangers fall to crushing defeats to old Foes - with Peter Reid
Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill are joined by Peter Reid to discuss all the weekend's action - as well as the mood on Goodison Park.How did Manchester United and Rangers lose so hard to their most fierce rivals? And the team dissect Everton Vs Bournemouth as well as the ins and outs on transfer deadline day. all that and more of this weeks edition of The Football Authorities.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman
02/09/24•46m 53s
Q&A: Martin O'Neill on leaving Nottingham Forest & Clive Tyldesley on a mishap with the BBC
On this episode of the Questions and Answers edition of The Football Authorities, Martin O'Neill opens up about getting sacked by Nottingham Forest, Clive reminisces about the 1994 World Cup Final and the pair discuss what make a manager know a player is going to cut it at the top level. All that and more in a jam packed episode. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman
29/08/24•35m 23s
Is the top 4 and bottom 3 already sewn up? With John Hartson
Arsenal, Manchester City & Liverpool are all in the top 4. Ipswich, Leicester & Southampton have just one point between them. After 2 games, Martin O'Neill and Clive Tyldesley ask - is the Premier League just all too predictable?And former Celtic striker and Wales international John Hartson joins the pod to discuss the weekend’s football action as well as looking ahead to the Old Firm Derby and his experience in Glasgow.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman
27/08/24•40m 53s
Q&A: Ageism in football, O'Neill to Everton and being the voice of the FIFA games
How close did Martin O'Neill come to managing Liverpool, Everton and Middlesbrough?Who is better out between John Motson or Barry Davies?And what was it like to play alongside George Best?All that and more on this question and answers episode of The Football Authorities. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman
22/08/24•31m 51s
The Return of the Premier League - With Martin Tyler
Martin O’Neill and Clive Tyldesley are joined by the Voice of the Premier League, Martin Tyler, to pick over what we have learnt from an opening weekend with no shocks and victories for the usual suspects. We find out what they think the title contenders still need to add to their squads, who’s been diving and what Brian Clough would have made of Raheem Sterling’s plea for clarity.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman
19/08/24•42m 23s
Q&A: Pre-season tours & superstitions
What was a pre-season tour like under Brian Clough?Is modern football rubbish these days?The top 5 commentators of all time plus tales of Brian Moore. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
15/08/24•27m 25s
Playing abroad - with Nottingham Forest & FC Köln striker Tony Woodcock
What is it like to play abroad? And why are more and more British players going overseas?Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest legend Tony Woodcock joins the podcast to discuss his move to Germany's FC Köln, with hilarious Brian Clough stories added in for good measure and Clive tells Martin how the World Cup is coming early this year - thanks to the help of EA Sports and Manchester City.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
12/08/24•56m 0s
Q&A: Dressing room fights, the art of commentary and Rivaldo to Celtic
Did Martin O'Neill strangle Neill Lennon in the changing room? Does Clive Tyldesley get mistaken for other commentators?How did Celtic nearly sign Rivaldo and Matt Elliott?All that and more on this week's Football Authorities Q&A.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
08/08/24•27m 5s
How important are Specialist Coaches in Modern Football?
Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill delve into the growing significance of set-piece coaches in modern football. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this conversation is one that's capturing attention across the sport. They're joined in the studio by Sammy Lander, football's first-ever Substitution Coach, and set-piece analyst Stuart Reid, who bring unique insights and expertise to the discussion.Plus, the gents are back with more 'What Would Cloughie Do?', and Clive returns with his 'Feck of the Week' segment!Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
05/08/24•51m 55s
Q&A: Regrets on leaving Aston Villa and covering Rangers TV
How do you deal with bad press and negative feedback?What's it like to commentate on the Old Firm derby?And why did Martin O'Neill really leave Aston Villa?All that and more on the latest Football Authorities question and answers edition.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
01/08/24•30m 45s
Inside Olympic Football: Stuart Pearce Reveals All!
As Olympic fever sweeps the nation, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil question why Great Britain are reluctant to enter a team, with special guest Stuart Pearce joining the pod to give us insight of his 2012 London Olympic run.Plus there's a return for 'What Would Cloughie Do?' and Clive's 'Feck of the Week' too.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
29/07/24•47m 5s
Q&A: Gareth Barry's transfer saga and the best co-commentators
Martin O'Neill explains the saga of the sales of Gareth Barry and James Milner plus the success of set piece goals whilst managing Celtic.Clive answers which commentators inspired him. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
25/07/24•30m 10s
David Moyes: Footballers are playing too many games
Former West Ham and Everton manager David Moyes joins the podcast to discuss the intense pre-season tours that footballers now endure, plus Martin and Clive discuss the importance of interim managers and what direction the F.A will take as they source a new head coach for England.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
22/07/24•35m 55s
Q&A: Agüero moments and the appointment of Heimir Hallgrímsson
Each Thursday Martin and Clive answer your questions. Should John O'Shea have been given the Republic of Ireland Job? What are their favourite last minute goals? How did they first get into football? All those questions answered and more!Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
18/07/24•21m 7s
England fall at the last hurdle...again!
Is Gareth Southgate on borrowed time? Or is he in charge of his own destiny?It's the day after England's loss to Spain in Berlin. Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill dissect what went wrong and how. Clive asks if Harry Kane should have been a starter in the final and Martin gives insight into the difference between International management and club management. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
15/07/24•46m 9s
Is it OK to NOT enjoy watching England play? And Ronaldo or Messi?
Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill return, and the tides are changing as Clive struggles to enjoy the England national team win. Martin breaks down how England are failing to stretch the play with Kieran Trippier at left wing back and the old age debate settled - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel MessiRemember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
08/07/24•44m 23s
Does a 'good' team play badly and win? Plus Clive says goodbye to ITV!
After England's lacklustre performance against Slovakia, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask - 'Is it really a sign of a good team when they play badly and win?' The pair discuss what Gareth Southgate should ponder before heading into the quarter finals, is Jude Bellingham fit enough to be playing 120 minutes of football and after 28 years of ITV commentary, Clive bow's out with an almighty thunderstorm for company too. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
01/07/24•51m 1s
Gary Lineker vs Harry Kane. Is it OK to call a performance S**T? And where did it all go wrong for Scotland?
Wether it's the back pages or social media, it's doom and gloom for the England national team with even past players calling their Euro 2024 performances "S**T"! Are they?And after Scotland were eliminated by a last minute goal by Hungary, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask how did it all go wrong in Germany for the tartan army. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
24/06/24•53m 57s
Pressure for Gareth Southgate & how do you get the best out of Phil Foden?
After England beat Serbia 1-0 and Scotland lose 5-1 to Germany at the Euros, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask the all important question for manager and player - 'How do you deal with pressure and expectation?'. Plus the pair discuss if Phil Foden is being shoehorned into an unnatural position, and it's the return of 'What Would Cloughie have done'. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
17/06/24•52m 25s
Is there a good way to break bad news?
As Gareth Southgate announces his Euro 2024 squad, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil ask 'Is there a good way to break bad news?' As well as, 'Is the England Manager's job the impossible job?'And the pair peak behind the curtain as Martin reveals what went into his interview process during 2006 after Sven-Göran Eriksson left the England camp.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
10/06/24•48m 56s
How do you win a must-win game?
What do Real Madrid, Crawley Town, Southampton, Bromley, Manchester United – Men and Women – and Peterborough United all have in common?They’ve all won ‘must win’ games at Wembley recently.With Clive commentating on the Champion's League final, and Martin no stranger to a big day in North-West London, today on the Football Authorities we attempt to answer the question how do you win a must-win game?Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31
03/06/24•48m 55s
So what is The Football Authorities? Plus is promotion to the Premier League the biggest step up in football?
Before we kick off properly on Monday, Martin and Clive headed into the studio to explain a bit about "who" and "what" The Football Authorities are! And while they were there they couldn't help but discuss last weekend's play-off final either, asking "Is promotion to the Premier League the biggest step up in football?"
01/06/24•13m 50s
The Football Authorities launches Monday June 3rd
Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neill are The Football Authorities. Weekly episodes begin on Monday June 3rd. Expect something a little bit different.
29/05/24•1m 12s
