Football Vision

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Weekly podcast, with host Phil Costa, covering all the leading stories from European football and beyond, with insight, opinions and some laughs from experts who know their subjects best.

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#100
June 2 · 2 min
Football Vision Podcast: Update!
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil Costa explains what has happened to the podcast, why there hasn't been a new episode in over four months and what the future may look like.
#99
January 23 · 50 min
Scouting Sessions: Yan Diomande and Givairo Read
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Manuel Veth to discuss RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande who has become one of the standout young players, just one year after playing for relegation-battling Leganes in Spain. For part two of the show, Michael Statham joins the show to discuss Feyenoord's flying full back Givairo Read who is already attracting interest from top European clubs.
#98
January 21 · 1 hr 3 min
Transfer Table: Guehi, Nwaneri and Bournemouth Signing Gems
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss some of the January window signings and rumours so far. Topics include: Manchester City spending big on Semenyo and Guehi, Ethan Nwaneri leaving Arsenal, Chelsea signing another exciting defensive prospect, Aston Villa balancing (another) trolley dash, Bournemouth signing two gems and more.
#97
January 16 · 50 min
Xabi Alonso Sacked: What Next For Real Madrid?
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Kiyan Sobhani (chief editor and columnist at Managing Madrid) to discuss Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso and what their future holds with Alvaro Arbeloa in charge. Topics include: tactical issues that developed, issues in the transfer market, dressing room toxicity and player power leading to problems, why Alonso never had the club's full backing and which manager should take over this summer.
#96
Dec 8, 2025 · 32 min
Carlos Kaiser: The Football Fraud Who Never Kicked A Ball
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery to recount the legend of Carlos Kaiser - the footballer who never kicked a ball. Topics include: how he managed to lie his way through a 13-year career, what methods he used to con various clubs and agents, his obsession with nightlife and holding VIP status, making friends with legendary footballers and how his legacy is viewed in Brazil.
#95
Nov 26, 2025 · 50 min
Scouting Sessions: Elliot Anderson and Jeremy Jacquet
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Joe Donnohue to discuss Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson who is flavour of the month after his bright start to the season, with a World Cup starting berth beckoning next summer. For part two of the show, Tom Williams joins the show to discuss Rennes' exciting young centre back Jeremy Jacquet who looks set for the top with big clubs already circling for his signature.
#94
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Are Long Throws and Set Pieces Killing the Game?
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark to break down why the Premier League has gone long throw crazy and what effect this is having on the game. Topics include his own journey into football, what made him focus on throw-ins, working with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, implementing his unique training drills, admitting that long breaks in play can hurt the game and why Arsenal have developed into such a strong set piece team.
#93
Oct 29, 2025 · 48 min
Hearts, Title Charges and Has Tony Bloom Done It Again?
On this episode of the Football Vision podcast, Phil is joined by Mark Atkinson (sports editor at The Scotsman) to discuss Hearts and their shock title charge under recent new ownership. Topics include: A brief history of Hearts, their standing in Scottish football, why Scotland needs to break the Old Firm title duopoly, their experienced manager Derek McInnes, standout players, why Tony Bloom decided to invest and what the future holds for Scottish football.
#92
Sep 25, 2025 · 56 min
Strasbourg, Chelsea and the Multi-Club Mess
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by French football expert Tom Williams to discuss Strasbourg, Chelsea and the ongoing multi-club ownership concerns with BlueCo. Topics include: The history of RC Strasbourg, Why BlueCo identified Strasbourg to be part of their portfolio, their exciting young team and manager, why transfers are causing frustration, the controversial move of Emmanuel Emegha to Chelsea, thoughts on multi-club ownership in general and more.
#91
Sep 15, 2025 · 38 min
Champions League Preview: Analysing The Four Newcomers
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Lee Wingate (co-host of the Sweeper Pod) to discuss the four newcomers in this season's Champions League, their journeys and potential prospects to secure progression into the knockout stages. Those sides include Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan), Pafos FC (Cyprus), Union St Gilloise (Belgium) and FK Bodø/Glimt (Norway) who are all looking to upset the status quo.
#90
Sep 12, 2025 · 38 min
Mailbag: Premier League XIs, Social Media and More!
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil goes solo to answer your questions in another mailbag episode. Topics include: why young players are breaking through earlier, building Premier League XIs, why social media is becoming so toxic, whether or not Arsenal should sack Arteta, young players to watch out for and more.
#89
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Transfer Table: Guehi, Record Deals and Deadline Day
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss all the Deadline Day drama - now that the window has slammed shut. Topics include: Alexander Isak finally getting his Liverpool move, Marc Guehi staying at Crystal Palace, Newcastle finding their new strike partnership, Arsenal and Spurs both strengthening late on, Aston Villa leaving things late, other Premier League moves and more.
#88
Aug 21, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Transfer Table: Eze, Rodrygo and Isak Drama Continues
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer news with Deadline Day around the corner. Topics include: Newcastle and Alexander Isak sharing a messy divorce, Liverpool strengthening their attack, whether Rodrygo will leave Real Madrid this month, Galatasaray raiding Manchester City, what's happening with Eberechi Eze and more.
#87
Aug 19, 2025 · 24 min
PAOK, Greek Football and Presidents With Guns
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Greek football expert Stephen Kountourou to discuss the moment PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis brought a gun onto the pitch after his side were denied a late winner. Topics include: Who is Ivan Savvidis, how he became the owner of PAOK, what happened when he brought the gun onto the pitch, why Greece were nearly banned from international tournaments and more.
#86
Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Transfer Table: Sesko, Hato and Liverpool Still Want Isak
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer business with pre-season well underway. Topics include: Liverpool still chasing Alexander Isak despite signing Ekitike, Newcastle having a generationally bad summer, Manchester United chasing Benjamin Sesko, Chelsea signing two Dutch starlets, Morgan Gibbs-White signing a shock new deal at Nottingham Forest, PSG switching up their goalkeepers and more.
#85
Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Transfer Table: Isak, Ekitike and Gibbs-White Drama
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer business with major moves starting to happen. Topics include: Liverpool moving for Hugo Ekitike after their failed Alexander Isak pursuit, Newcastle losing another key target, Arsenal securing the future of Ethan Nwaneri, Manchester United hitting a wall in their Bryan Mbeumo pursuit, Sunderland hoping to sign Granit Xhaka, Olivia Smith breaking the women's football transfer
#84
Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Transfer Table: Gyokeres, Kudus and Galatasaray Snatch Osimhen
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer business as we head into pre-season tours. Topics include: Arsenal deciding on Viktor Gyokeres as their centre forward, Nico Williams deciding to stay at Athletic Club, Spurs finally making some moves in the market, Sunderland going big on youth, Victor Osimhen going to Galatasaray, Bayern pushing for Nick Woltemade and more.
#83
Jun 27, 2025 · 31 min
Carlos Cuesta: Parma Appoint Prodigious Talent
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Simon Austin (founder of Training Ground Guru) to discuss the story and future of Carlos Cuesta. Topics include: putting out the cones for Atletico Madrid after reaching out on social media, his time at Juventus, speaking six languages, impressing Mikel Arteta, joining the Arsenal coaching staff and being appointed at Parma - as the youngest manager across European and world football.
#82
Jun 25, 2025 · 1 hr
Transfer Table: Darwin, Zubimendi and Pogba Is Back
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss some more exciting transfer business heading towards July. Topics include: Liverpool signing Milos Kerkez and selling Jarell Quansah, Arsenal rebuilding their midfield, Barcelona and their love of shiny new toys, Paul Pogba joining AS Monaco and some exciting young players to watch out for.
#81
Jun 20, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Scouting Sessions: Nick Woltemade and Alvaro Carreras
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jake Entwistle to discuss Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade who is flavour of the month after finishing the season strongly, before shining for Germany at the U21 EUROS. For part two of the show, Aaron Barton joins the show to discuss Benfica's rampaging left back Alvaro Carreras who looks set to join Xabi Alonso's new project at Real Madrid.

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