Who's Got the Ball?

Episode 67 of Who’s Got The Ball? brings the energy as Shane and James dive into a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest stories across the NFL and football world.

🏈 The lads kick things off with an NFL Offseason Special, drafting the best moves so far and reacting to all the chaos. From bold predictions to spicy takes, they tackle one of the wildest hypotheticals yet—what if Kyler Murray ended up in Minnesota? And just how far could that take the Vikings this season?

⚽ Then it’s over to the Premier League, where there’s no shortage o...

Shane and James return for Episode 66 of Who’s Got The Ball, breaking down the biggest stories in football, NFL and NBA in another packed sports podcast episode.

The lads dive into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, where no English side managed to win their first-leg tie, leaving Manchester City, Arsenal and others with everything to play for in the second legs. They discuss who still has the best chance of progressing to the quarter-finals and preview a huge Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, a match that could have major implications in th...

 NBA Playoff Race, Premier League Debate & NFL Offseason Moves

Episode 65 of Who’s Got the Ball is here! Shane and James are joined by Michael to break down the biggest stories in sport this week across the NBA, Premier League and NFL.

NBA: With the playoffs approaching, which teams are rising and falling in the playoff race? Plus, are the Los Angeles Lakers underachieving this season or quietly preparing for a serious playoff push?

Premier League: After discussing the importance of Everton’s win over Newcastle, the lads tackle a big question — is the Pre...

Episode 64 of Who’s Got The Ball? is here!

James and Shane break down the latest NFL Quarterback Carousel rumors, analysing which NFL teams are most in need of a QB this offseason and predicting the most likely landing spots for the top available signal callers.

In the NBA, the 2026 MVP race is heating up — but with the 65-game minimum rule in play, could leading candidates miss eligibility? And if so, who benefits in the race for MVP?

Over in the Premier League, Fulham delivered the standout performance of the weekend with a huge...

Episode 63 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael return to join Shane and James for a packed sports breakdown. The lads analyse the biggest January transfer impacts and debate which signings have already transformed their teams. They also rank the best new NFL head coaching hires and question a few appointments they’re unsure about heading into next season.

Michael’s NBA round-up covers All-Star Weekend, the latest developments surrounding Kevin Durant’s alleged twitter burner, and the growing tanking debate centered on the Utah Jazz. The episode wraps up with Gan Seans updates and the latest P...

Episode 62 – NBA All-Star Snubs, Premier League Title Drama & Super Bowl LX Reaction

Shane returns to join James as they debate the biggest snubs from the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and make their predictions for the Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest.

Plus, Manchester City’s huge win over Liverpool keeps the Premier League title race alive, reaction to the sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche, and a full Super Bowl LX winners and losers breakdown.

Power Rankings updated and Gan Seans returns with an FA Cup twist.

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The NBA Trade Deadline is in the books, and Who’s Got the Ball? is breaking down everything you need to know in this Trade Deadline Special episode.

We react to the shocking news that the LA Clippers traded Ivica Zubac, debate whether the move actually helps their title chances, and ask the uncomfortable question yet again: Did the Warriors fail Steph Curry at the trade deadline? From blockbuster deals to baffling inaction, we cover the biggest winners, losers, and unanswered questions coming out of deadline day.

If you want smart analysis, honest reactions, and no...

Who’s Got The Ball? – Episode 60 | Super Bowl Preview, NBA Trades & Premier League Talking Points

Shane and James return for Episode 60 of Who’s Got The Ball?, and it’s a packed show with wall-to-wall sports analysis.

🏈 NFL & Super Bowl Preview
The lads break down the Super Bowl, analysing the key players, tactical match-ups, and the headline quarterback duel Drake Maye vs Sam Darnold. Who has the edge? Plus, a Super Bowl score prediction.

🏀 NBA Trade Deadline Talk
With the NBA Trade Deadline heating up, Shane and James react to the latest blockbu...

Who’s Got The Ball? | Premier League Drama, NBA Star Absences & NFL Conference Championships

Premier League, NBA & NFL podcast fans — this one’s stacked.

On this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, Shane and James break down Bournemouth’s shock win over Liverpool, ask the big question “How much pressure is Thomas Frank under at Spurs?”, and preview the huge Liverpool vs Newcastle clash in the Premier League.

Over in the NBA, the lads compare how the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks perform without their superstar players, digging into who’s stepped up and w...

Who’s Got The Ball? – NFL, NBA & Premier League Breakdown | Conference Finals, Premier League Analysis & NBA Debate.

On this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, Shane and James break down the biggest stories across the NFL, Premier League, and NBA.

🏈 NFL Breakdown
The lads start with Kenneth Walker’s monster performance for the Seattle Seahawks in their statement win over the San Francisco 49ers. They then react to the fallout from last week’s NFL action, focusing heavily on the Buffalo Bills game, controversial calls, and the wider debate around refereeing standards acros...

Who’s Got The Ball? – NFL, NBA & Premier League Breakdown

On this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, Shane and James are back with their latest deep dive into the NFL, NBA, and Premier League, covering all the biggest stories and talking points from across the sporting world.

🏈 NFL Analysis & Playoff Predictions
The episode kicks off with the NBA, with a full breakdown of the Trae Young trade and what it means for the Wizards and Magic. The lads also assess the NBA playoff picture as the league hits the halfway point of th...

Football Headlines

Chelsea take the spotlight with Performance of the Weekend after a hard-earned point against Manchester City. The debate then heats up as the lads break down Chelsea’s appointment of Liam Rosenior and Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim — were they the right calls, or massive mistakes?

NBA Talk

Michael returns for the NBA segment, analysing the rise of the Boston Celtics and the struggles of the Memphis Grizzlies. Are both franchises heading in the right direction, or is change needed?

NFL Playoffs Breakdown

In the NF...

Kick off the New Year with a jam-packed football podcast as Shane and James return for a New Year’s Day Football Special, diving deep into the Premier League and the NFL.

The lads open with major Premier League news, breaking down Enzo Maresca’s sacking at Chelsea, asking the big questions: what is Chelsea’s plan right now and who could be next in the dugout? They then analyse the standout performances from the past week, covering Wolves, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, before previewing the blockbuster Manchester City vs Chelsea Sunday clash.

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​​Shane and James return with a bonus episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, breaking down all the action from the NFL and NBA Christmas Day games. 

The duo recap the biggest performances, key talking points, and standout moments from Christmas Day as the Lions drop out of the play-offs and Nikola Jokic blows minds once again, before turning their attention to a full preview of tonight’s NFL clash between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers. The lads also provide a breakdown of all the big Sunday match-ups in Week 17 of the NFL. Perfect listening...

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down a massive week of festive NFL, Premier League, and NBA action.

NFL Recap & Predictions

Premier League & Carabao Cup

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down the NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, analysing what the result means for both franchises and their championship outlook. The lads then tackle one of the biggest NBA questions right now: If the Oklahoma City Thunder don’t win the NBA Championship, who will?

The conversation shifts to the NFL, with a deep dive into Bo Nix’s standout performance against the Green Bay Packers, an assessment of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season, and a look at the NFL pre...

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Aston Villa’s statement win over Arsenal, react to Mo Salah’s Liverpool meltdown, and preview the massive Sunderland vs Newcastle derby.

In the NBA, Michael officially joins the team to analyse whether the Phoenix Suns are genuine NBA Playoff contenders or simply riding a hot streak.

Over in the NFL, Evan returns to discuss Christian Watson’s best game of the season, and whether the Dallas Cowboys can still make the NFL Playoffs—or if their postseason hopes are officially over.

Plus...

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Christian Benford’s clutch performance in the Buffalo Bills’ defense and debate how the New York Jets’ five-game surge stacks up against the recent form of the Chiefs, Colts, and Buccaneers. With all three fighting for playoff spots, the lads ask: Which of these NFL contenders will actually make it to the postseason?

Then it’s over to the Premier League, where they recap the biggest midweek matches — Arsenal’s title push, Aston Villa’s red-hot form, and Manchester City’s wild 5–4 win over Fulham. They wrap it...

Who’s Got the Ball? is back — and it’s a big one.

This week, Shane and James kick things off in the NBA, breaking down the Toronto Raptors’ impressive 9–1 run and giving the Houston Rockets some well-deserved recognition for their strong start to the season.

Then it’s over to the NFL, where they dive into Myles Garrett’s dominant performances and explain why it’s not a matter of if he breaks the single-season sack record, but when. They also debate who the worst team in the NFL is right now, question why no one seems to...

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? SHANE IS BACK — and chaos immediately follows.

He and James dive head-first into the biggest stories: Ireland’s unreal win in Hungary, THAT Arsenal–Spurs derby (can Spurs actually shock the world?!), and Josh Allen’s unicorn-level performance

Plus: Are the Jaguars fooling everyone? Are the Pistons suddenly unstoppable? And why are the Pacers falling apart?

Updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans picks, hot takes, big laughs & zero filters!

Click now — you won’t survive this episode without having an opinion.

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This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? James chats about the amazing night he had in Dublin on Thursday night, when Ireland took down European giant Portugal to keep their World Cup qualifying dream alive.

Then it’s over to another type of football, where Conor Tait joins the show to chat about quarterbacking professionally in Europe, as well as his first experience as an NFL media member in Berlin. James and Conor also break down why Drake Maye could be the NFL’s MVP.

To wrap up, Michael is back on the show and he...

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down a WILD NFL Trade Deadline — with shocking Jets moves, chaotic Bears vs Bengals drama, and Sam Darnold balling out for the Seahawks?!

Then it’s over to the NBA where OKC finally fall, and the guys ask: what on earth is going on with Ja Morant?

To wrap up, the Premier League takes centre stage — are West Ham actually on the up, or is it all smoke and mirrors? Plus, a massive Liverpool vs Man City showdown — who takes it at the Etihad?

Premier League CHAOS! Villa STUN City — but was it a fluke or a statement win? The lads dig into the Premier League Performance of the Week and preview whether Bournemouth can add to City’s misery this weekend!

NFL DRAMA! Breece Hall comes up clutch as the Jets edge the Bengals, while the Vikings’ Wentz situation sparks outrage — is it acceptable to play a guy through that kind of injury?

Unbeaten NBA Teams EXPOSED?! In this week’s episode of Got’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down the perfect starts for the Thunder, 76e...

NBA Scandal | Chiefs AGAIN? | United Rising

🔥 NBA CHAOS?!

😱 Alleged betting scandal rocks the league!

👀 What does it mean for the NBA’s future?

🏀 First two nights of the season — who’s hot & who’s not?

🏈 NFL TALK

💪 Stafford BALLS OUT for the Rams vs the Jags

🏆 Are the Chiefs really about to do it AGAIN?!

⚽ PREMIER LEAGUE DRAMA

😳 United STUN Liverpool!

🔥 Preview: Arsenal v Crystal Palace

👔 Dyche replaces Ange at Forest?!

📊 Power Rankings Update!
💸 Gan Seans — your weekly underdog betting fix!<...

The MASSIVE NBA Season Preview Is Finally Here – and the Lads are Joined by Michael for Their Boldest, Wildest Predictions Yet! 🏀

It’s that time of year! The lads are breaking down everything you need to know heading into the new NBA season – and they’ve brought in Michael to raise the stakes. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a whole lot of basketball madness.

🏆 Award picks? Covered.
💣 Underdog shockers? Oh yes.
🎯 Playoff locks from both conferences? You bet.
👑 Division champs? Locked in.
🔥 FINALS predictions? You won't believe who they’ve picked to take it all.

And th...

Promotion Teams on the RISE! Will the New Boys 🚀 Continue to Soar or CRUMBLE at the Final Hurdle? 😱
⚔️ Shane v James Gets HEATED Ahead of Liverpool 🔴 v Man Utd 🔴 Showdown!
🏈 Bucs on FIRE! Are Baker & Co. Super Bowl Bound? 🏆 Or Just Pretenders? 🤔
💥 NFL BOMBSHELL! Brian Callahan SACKED! 🚨
🏀 NBA RING CHASERS! Can the Rockets 🚀, Pelicans 🐤, or Mavs 🤠 Go ALL the Way? 👀
🎙️ Gan Seans RETURNS!
📊 MASSIVE Power Rankings SHAKE-UP from Shane! ⚡

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🔥 Newcastle DESTROY Forest! Early NFL MVP Shockers, Colts Hype, and NBA's BIGGEST Questions 🚨 | Who’s Got the Ball?

This week on Who’s Got the Ball?, James is joined by Cynan and Michael (with Shane sidelined on IR) to break down another wild week in sports!

⚽ Newcastle’s DOMINANCE over Nottingham Forest — Was it the performance of the season?

🏈 NFL MVP Race HEATS UP – Cynan and James reveal their underdog picks to take it home, and debate if the Colts are LEGIT contenders after a surprise 4-1 start.

🏀 NBA Season Preview Bombshells! Michael join...

🚨Palace UNSTOPPABLE? 19 Games Unbeaten?! 🦅 The Steelers Take Dublin OVER!! 🟡⚫️ Golden State Aiming to Add ANOTHER Ring 🌉

To start this week's Who's Got The Ball?, the lads react to West Ham finally pulling the trigger on Graham Potter 🔥 Is Nuno the right man to fix the mess?

Plus:

This week on Who’s Got The Ball – THE NFL LANDS IN IRELAND as the lads break down the Steelers vs Vikings clash and dive into the chaos brewing in New York. Can either the Giants or Jets be saved?

Then it’s Premier League time — and things are getting ugly. Are Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle playing too cautious? We dig into the negative tactics they used at the weekend and what it means for the title race. Plus, we recap Brighton vs Spurs and preview this weekend's massive clash: Newcastle vs Arsenal 💥

To wrap things up...

Derby Day Drama,  NFL Panic Meter & NBA Deep Dive — This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? 🔥

⚽ Shane & James break down the Premier League’s performance of the week, before previewing a blockbuster weekend:
👀 Merseyside Derby
⚔️ Man United v Chelsea
🚨 Arsenal v Man City — Title implications already??

🏈 Then it’s NFL time:
– What’s REALLY going on with the Chiefs & Texans slow starts?
– Panic time or just early rust?

🏀 Plus, a deep NBA dive you don’t want to miss:
The Thunder, Timberwolves, and Trail Blazers — who’s for real, who’s fool’s gold, and which sle...

​NFL Week 1 SHOCKERS + Forest's Managerial MADNESS?! | NBA Deep Dive: Heat, Hornets & Hawks Broken Down! 🔥

The lads are back with three SCORCHING hot takes each from a wild Week 1 in the NFL — expect surprises, bold predictions, and maybe a few rants! 🏈

Then it's off to the Premier League chaos as Forest SACK Nuno and SNATCH Ange — but is Marinakis behind it all? What’s really going on behind the scenes and what on earth happened to Ireland in Armenia👀⚽

Finally, the NBA spotlight heats up as we deep dive into the Heat, Hornets, and Hawks — who’s risin...

​​What’s Really Going Wrong at Man Utd?! 🚨 Shocking Start EXPLAINED + The Surprising Stars Keeping Them Afloat 🌟

We break down the chaos at Old Trafford — who’s to blame and who’s stepping up. Then, it’s time to crown the BIGGEST Winners & Losers of the transfer window: Forest and Liverpool making big moves 💪, while Villa and Fulham are in freefall 😬

NBA fans — the deep dive continues!
Can the Pacers survive without Haliburton? Are the Magic in contention? And is there any hope for the Wizards? 🏀

PLUS: We draft the European nations best positioned to win the next...

🚨 SHOCK NFL Predictions! Dark Horses, Award Snubs & Conference Chaos?! | Who’s Got The Ball? 🏈🔥

In this can’t-miss bonus episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, James and Shane go ALL IN, joined by Evan, on the upcoming NFL season! 😱 From bold award picks to wild underdog predictions that could break the league, the lads are calling out who’s rising, who’s falling, and who’s getting exposed! 🧐

🏆 MVP shocks?
📉 Super Bowl busts?
🤯 Sleeper teams no one sees coming?

They've got it all — plus spicy takes on how both NFL conferences will shake out! 🗣️

🔥...

🚨 Are the Broncos Super Bowl Bound? Chargers CURSED?! | Long Throws are BACK | Giannis' BIGGEST Test Yet?!

This week, the lads are asking the questions every fan is afraid to answer:

🏈 Can the Broncos SHOCK the NFL and make a Super Bowl run? (06:39)
⚡ Are the Chargers just... CURSED forever?! (14:41)

Then it's a wild turn into the Premier League, where the most unexpected weapon is making a comeback:
📦 The LONG THROW is back — and it's CHAOS (24:19).

Plus, transfer drama (35:36), bold predictions, and tactical takes from the big clash between Liverpool and Arsenal (29:0...

VAR CHAOS AGAIN?! The Premier League was in meltdown this weekend and we’re breaking down ALL the controversy! Has VAR officially lost the plot? (03:02)

Plus, we preview two MASSIVE clashes:

Over in the NBA, we’re diving into:

Transfer window drama is heating up and we’ve got takes on the smartest (and dumbest) moves so far...

In this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball? the lads begin their NBA season previews, starting with the Celtics new look line-up (02:49), the Raptors team of individuals (11:24) and the Knicks’ chances at the East (15:41). James and Shane then continued their look at the summer transfer window with the biggest signings over the last week (23:10), before finishing up by looking at the AFC South, specifically the Colts (38:30) and Jaguars’ (44:34) chances at reaching the playoffs.

The drafts continue with a look at the best Premier League home jerseys for 2025/26 (50:28).

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In this extra episode of Who’s Got The Ball? James and Shane previewed the upcoming Premier League season, predicting their award winners (02:38) as well as giving some underdog takes for each category. The lads then gave their thoughts on how the Premier League table would shake out from the relegation zone to the league winners (26:19), before finishing up with one hot take (52:36) and three best bets (54:55) each for the season ahead.

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In this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball? the lads took a look at the opposite ends of  the AFC North with the Cleveland Browns (02:41) and Baltimore Ravens (10:59), what's in store for Keith Andrews at Brentford (17:34) and whether or not Fulham can push on (24:59). To finish up James and Shane discussed what is needed for the Houston Texans (31:18) and Tennessee Titans (38:02) to succeed in the AFC South.

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In this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball? the lads took a look at what Palace (04:10) and Bournemouth (13:24) need to improve upon to reach the coveted European spots, before chatting with Danny O’Brien about the playoff hopes of the Steelers (22:08) and Bengals (30:47). Shane and James had their weekly transfer window debrief before diving into potential trade spots for LeBron James in his age 41 season (55:02).

The lads continued their weekly drafts, this week picking from the best players in the Premier League under the age of 25 (01:02:29).

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In this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball? Shane and James discussed what’s ahead for Brighton (03:47) and Everton (14:27) in the Premier League, as well as discussing the transfer rumours & done deals from the last week and giving their thoughts on the transfer window so far (22:05). The lads also finished up their previews of the AFC East with the New England Patriots (36:45) and Miami Dolphins (44:15).

The lads continued their weekly drafts, this week focusing on the greatest coaches of the 21st century across the Premier League, NBA and NFL (50:40).

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