Barclay and Barton on the Premier League

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Having discussed the coronavirus, Liverpool and Manchester City in part one, this episode looks at VAR, and the managerial changes at the top of the table.  Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing. Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay / @waynesbarton

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. It's a new season and a new ball game. Now all the retrospective podcasts are done, Paddy and Wayne discuss the season so far. What went so right for Liverpool? What went wrong for Manchester City? And could they still have a silver lining? The coronavirus pandemic changed the sporting world but will the changes since the restart of the competition be here to stay? Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester City make history by becoming the first team to ever win the domestic treble in England; Liverpool become the best-ever runners-up, but have the significant consolation prize of a European Cup. There is continental glory too for Chelsea, whilst the North London clubs Tottenham and Arsenal have a flatter feeling than their achievements might suggest they should. Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City finally click into gear and dominate the league; Antonio Conte's Chelsea win the FA Cup, and Liverpool get to the Champions League final but are undone by mistakes and brilliance.  Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester United hire a born winner in Jose Mourinho. Manchester City hire a born winner in Pep Guardiola. But it is Chelsea who win the Premier League with Antonio Conte. And, after unprecedented glory, Leicester City sack their league-winning manager! *Please accept our apologies for the audio problem at the start of this episode. There is an issue with Wayne’s problem for the first fifteen minutes or so. Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Is this the greatest story in Premier League history? Leicester City win the Premier League. Two new revolutions in Manchester splutter into life, and one in Liverpool continues to pick up a quiet pace… Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Jose Mourinho’s second season back at Chelsea brings the ultimate reward, but Manchester City disappoint as champions again. It is another seriously impressive season for Swansea, and for Southampton, who have lots of goals in their new striker Sadio Mane. Leicester City, meanwhile, begin one of the most remarkable stories in football history… Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. Manchester City and Liverpool battle it out for the Premier League title. Anfield captain Steven Gerrard declares that his team's must 'not slip' - and he is promptly the unfortunate victim of cruel fate. Manchester United suffer a particularly traumatic post-Ferguson season but Arsenal enjoy their first trophy success for the first time in almost a decade. Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. At the end of this season Sir Alex Ferguson retired - in typical style, he went out a winner. Chelsea fired a popular manager who won the Champions League, and hired an unpopular one who won the Europa League. It was also a memorable season for Swansea City and Wigan Athletic. Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn

Legendary football journalist Paddy Barclay and football writer Wayne Barton explore the Premier League era, dedicating time to some of the great teams and players, and aiming a forensic microscope over some of the most fascinating stories of the times. In this second part Paddy and Wayne discuss everything other than the trophies - the headline stories were unsavoury incidents featuring accusations of racism are on the table. In the league, Bolton and Blackburn see their top flight journeys come to an end for now. Enquiries should go to [email protected] Barclay and Barton on the Premier League is in association with Pitch Publishing Follow Paddy and Wayne on social media @paddybarclay @waynesbarton Intro music “Calm Down” by Pete Yorn