Three Lions Podcast

Ep 257: England have confirmed they are part of a bidding party, along with Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, for Euro 2028. It’s not a shoe-in though, Turkey have also put their hat in the ring. Here I take a look at both bids, and also their previous bidding history. Running Time: 20:31 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 256: Another trophy for the Lionesses, but the reality of the international window was a learning curve, a penalty shoot-out and a defeat, not things we’ve become accustomed to. Brazil and Australia were harder nuts to crack than maybe we thought. I’m joined by Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) to review the two games. Running Time: 34:39 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 255: The Lionesses are back in action with two matches against Brazil (the Finalissima) and Australia, it really is the build-up to the World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to discuss it Running Time: 36:00 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 254: A busy international window concludes with England getting maximum points, thanks to a victories over Italy and Ukraine, here I’m joined by Matt Astbury to look back on it. Running Time: 50:30 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 253: Finally England are back in action, so It’s the Italy/Ukraine preview episode, so much to cram in, I’m joined by Michele Borrelli from @NapoliTickets & the 'Shadow Of Vesuvio' Podcast and also Andrew Todos from @ZoryaLondonsk & 'Ukraine Plus Football' Podcast. Running Time: 1:17:52 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 252: Thankfully, most England games go ahead as planned, but on the odd occasion something comes needing to postpone or cancel them and on a couple of occasions, abandon them altogether. Here is a look when just that, has happened to the Three Lions. Running Time: 22:32 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 251: Just before the Euro 2024 campaign begins, it’s an ideal opportunity to round-off the World Cup series, this time I’m joined by Paul Letters who takes us back to Qatar 2022 and tells us some of the great experiences he had. Running Time: 58:50 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 250: The Lionesses have retained the Arnold Clark Cup, after beating Korea, Italy and Belgium, I’m joined by Dom Smith to take a look back over it all and towards the World Cup in the summer. Running Time: 36:00 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 249: Three Lions and a Kitten, is the new book as written by Aza Fogelburg, stories of following England from afar, then finally getting to see the Three Lions in the fresh was the start of a journey with many ups and downs, twist and turns. Find out a little more as Aza joins me to chat. 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 248: The Arnold Clark Cup returns, this time the Lionesses face South Korea, Italy and Belgium, can they retain the trophy for the 2nd year, join me and Rich Laverty as we discuss it all. Running Time: 32:09 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 247: Slightly different this week, Join me as I chat with Lloyd Owers the technical director of The Marshall Islands, the last nation on earth to not have an international football team, how, what, when, why – It’s all here. Plus, I explain the latest U21 news and your chance to be on tele. Running Time: 31:42 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 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