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This we we discussed: Spurs breakdown and Poch watch, Norwich Doom, Moise Kean and Everton have fallen out, Sheffield United woo us, Arsenal and Manchester United hope shaped depression. We also ask if Leicester City have cloned Harry Maguire whilst confirming that if you feed Vardy and he will score. Exciting times ahead for Wales. Sterling and Manchester City vs Gomez and Liverpool. We open up kind club on world kindness day. Say Goodbye Neil Warnock. Championship Corner. Outro. ATR brought to you by Bendigedig Media.

LIVE FROM LUNA PARK, SYDNEY AUSTRALIA WITH CSKA SOPHIA GARDENS CAPTAIN JORDAN LLOYD ... THIS IS A TOUCHLINE RANT - this week we talk Fans vs Players and ask whether it’s acceptable for players to give it back to fans that are giving them abuse from the stands. We also discuss the Granit Xhaka situation at Arsenal and argue why we think he was fully justified to do what he did. We then travel to Derby (without drink driving) and look at the disgusting situation happening there with Richard Keogh, Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett. We then sink our teeth into the premier league to see who is doing well, who is surprising us and who needs to do a lot better. Thank you Luna Park and thank you Sydney for 2 amazing live shows. You were incredible

This week we were once again a threesome of hosts as Mitch joined us live from Sydney Opera House in Australia to talk Manchester City vs a wounded Southampton, Arsenal and Wolves both needing a win but knowing that one of them will be left disappointed, United having a little bit of momentum behind them and asking if they can keep that up against Bournemouth. We then round up all the other premier league games and have the best listener feedback you’ll hear in any hemisphere. ATR

This week we look ahead to one of the biggest games in Europe that people are imagining is a forgone conclusion - Manchester United vs Liverpool. We round up the rest of the premier league including Norwich needing to bounce back, Newcastle momentum, West Ham silently being pretty good and Sheffield United have the steel to upset Arsenal. We discuss the sickening racist abuse suffered by some of the England squad in Bulgaria. We then re-open the doors of Kind club - now sponsored by the wonderful @KindCardiff - to let in Coventry City, Atletic Club and Jermaine Jenas. AUSTRALIA WE ARE COMING. ATR

This week we talk how Chelsea are actually far better than we thought they would be. Tammy Abraham not throwing away his shot. Newcastle - dreams, memories and reflections - Imagine scoring that goal for the club you grew up supporting against Manchester United at home! Powerful stuff. We also get excited about England and downhearted about Wales. Then we re-open the doors of kind club to let in some positivity. We are ATR. See you next week

This week we were joined by CSKA Sophia Gardens manager Craig Robertson to discuss our game of the weekend - Liverpool vs Leicester. We look at the other games including Manchester United probably losing to Newcastle, Brighton maybe getting an upset against a sad, Spurs, Bournemouth potentially beating Arsenal and Chelsea deserving more credit. We take a peek at the Bernardo Silva racism cauldron. We re-open the kind club and welcome in vegan Chris Smalling. Shoutout CSKA and shoutout The Wallich.

This week we talk Manchester United vs Arsenal who are two sides that simply refuse to get into any sort of rhythm and ask which one is most likely to win as well as if either of them can get into back the top 4 this season. We also look ahead to the other premier league games whilst asking what the hell is wrong with Spurs, are Man City still a wounded animal after the Norwich game (which would spell danger to the rest of the league), if Liverpool can keep up their momentum in the league, if Everton need a change of manager to stop stagnating plus if Wolves can finally get their first league win of the season against Watford or if the 8-0 hammering the Hornets received from Man City will galvanise them. We also look ahead to the next round of Champions League fixtures, have some feedback from our listeners and Galatasary. ATR

This week we were joined by Jamie McGowan from Welsh Ice to talk start up businesses and the wonderful things he does. We look ahead to Chelsea vs Liverpool and ask if this is the game that Liverpool show they are a team here to stay. We ask if Manchester City can bounce back against a potentially on the rise Watford, we round up the rest of the premier league fixtures and make what will probably turn out to be awful predictions. Then we head to Skinners Corner to talk about young players and potential as well as the pressure that comes with it. We also play Jamie’s brand new game - Kit or Campus - making him the first guest to create their own game. We then all go home. Luton Town May come up once or twice too. ATR

This week we were joined by Dan Tyte, acclaimed author and MD of Working Word, to look at the returning premier league and highlight Liverpool, United, Arsenal and Chelsea as being involved in our games of the weekend. We also look at the power of PR in the modern game. We also see how Cardiff City are doing and look back at the beautiful homeless World Cup. ATR

This week we were very lucky to record at Ikea in Cardiff - you guys are amazing hosts - to talk the return of international football and why its only exciting at summer tournaments. We also have a look at La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 to see what’s been happening with our European friends. We also talk the continued disgusting scenes of racism that have taken place around the world of football and have a quick glance at the premier league to see how everyone is getting on. Thank you for listening - ATR proud sponsors of CSKA Sophia Gardens Football Club

This week we were very lucky to sit down with Richie Norton, aka The Strength Temple, to talk mental health in sport, why its vitally important and why more needs to be done as it’s just as important as good physical health. We learnt all about Richie, how he started on the path he’s now on, what motivates him, why its important to get out into nature, the power of breathing, social media and how it can be used as a force for good, why its important to keep checking in with yourself to ensure you aren’t living on your phone, how the rabbits in his garden have become internet famous plus SO MUCH MORE! Thank you so much to Richie for his time, kindness and patience. We came away from the chat feeling like we had learnt so much and know you will feel the same way. SIDE NOTE - our original recording of this got corrupted so we’ve had to use our backup recording - sorry!

On this weeks episode we were once again joined by CSKA Sophia Gardens captain Jordan Lloyd to unveil the clubs new kit for their upcoming season which we are very proud to be the front of shirt sponsor for! We discussed what the hell is wrong at Manchester United, if there is anything that can be done to stop their seemingly never ending decline and if they can bounce back with a win against Southampton. We also looked ahead to the north London Derby which has added pressure with both Arsenal and Spurs looking to get a win after both of them lost this past weekend. Elsewhere we have a look at Everton vs Wolves which is a game that could have huge ramifications in the quest for European football. We say sad farewell to Bury FC and hope for better for Bolton. All of this plus we play a brand new game - Get Your Shirt Together, address the continued problems with gambling companies attaching themselves to football plus more. ATR

This week we sat down for our 100th episode! Absolute scenes We look ahead to Liverpool vs Arsenal and ask if the Gunners back line will be able to resist the Anfield firepower. We look at the terrible state of racism in football and ask how it can be stopped. We also ask if Norwich can take advantage of what seems to be a weary Chelsea and if there is any way in hell Newcastle can stop Spurs. We then have a look at how our home town club of Cardiff City are doing and have some feedback from our listeners. Here’s to the next 100. ATR

This week we welcomed Jordan Lloyd captain of CSKA onto the show to discuss who they are, what they do and an exciting announcement about our future. We look back at last weeks premier league results and how we think that may impact teams going forward. We look ahead to Wolves vs Manchester United and Manchester City vs Spurs. We look at the continued impact of VAR and our problems with it. We then play the greatest game you have ever seen/heard - Sheep in Wolves Clothing. Do not miss this. ATR x CSKA

This week we give our premier league predictions as the busiest league in the world begins. We discuss all the biggest transfer stories that have happened this week and talk about the latest gossip. We discuss why Arsenal and Manchester United are in for a very hard time of it. We also touch on VAR, Ian Rush and why everything is dench. ATR WITH CAPTAIN GARETH

This weekend we were very lucky to be able to sit down with the absolute legend and star of Good Omens (and Welsh dragon) Michael Sheen to discuss the wonderful Homeless World Cup in our home city of Cardiff, the impact that its had on the city and what he hopes will be its lasting legacy. We just want to say a huge thank you to Michael for giving us some of his very precious time and to Dan Tyte and the crew at Working Word for helping make this a reality.

This week we were joined by Victoria from Museum of Cardiff. We learnt how the museum started, its history and future. We also heard the incredible impact sport including football has had on the city. We also hear about the history of Cardiff City football club including expensive leeks, how the FA Cup was pretty much created by the ckub, Trixie the cat and the origin of the phrase “back to square one”. We talk the incredible Homeless World Cup and the impact it will have on the city plus the usual feedback from our listeners. Shout out Billy the seal.

This week we discuss the incredible, life changing tournament that is the Homeless World Cup that’s taking place in our home city of Cardiff this weekend. We talk the best and worst transfers deals with Maguire to Manchester United edging closer and everyone doing business with everybody except Arsenal, Leicester on the rise and Barcelona and Griezmann sweating it out. We also take a long hard look at Cardiff City to find out whether they’ve got what it takes to go back up plus a whole lot more. Goalkeepers and such. Next weekend we are joined by Victoria from Museum of Cardiff to talk the history of our city and it’s love affair with football. Don’t miss it. ATR

This week we talk the uninspiring Harry Maguire to Manchester United and/or Manchester City ... maybe not and actually. Casting couch with Arsenal and all the supporter groups who got #WeCareDoYou trending, love in with Juventus, talk this years best and worst football kits, why gambling companies should be nowhere near football, listener feedback with our good old friend MItch plus all the usual nonsense. ATR

Which ex Manchester City striker came back 3 stone overweight for pre season? Which ex Manchester United goalkeeper hates Magic Mike? Which ex Spurs striker pined for Sunderland? Who joined current England manager Gareth Southgate for a cry over pizza? What type of sex toy was thrust into a reporters ear? Which Chelsea legend called the FA twats? This week we held our 2nd charity football quiz at Little Man Coffee in Cardiff with all money made from tickets going to Mind. Play along at home now and tell us how you get on. ATR