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 NFL, Myles Garrett is named Clutch Player of the Week after clinching the all-time sack record. James and Shane deliver a full NFL Playoffs preview, analysing every match-up and locking in their Super Bowl winner picks.

Power Rankings & Gan Seans

There’s a fresh update to the Power Rankings, plus another fiercely competitive round of Gan Seans, with James clinging to a narrow one-point lead.

Don’t miss this episode — a high-energy sports podcast covering football news, NFL playoffs, NBA analysis, rankings, and debate, all in one place.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Chelsea Fight for Point vs City

(11:16) The Issue of Multi-Club Ownership

(17:11) Keith Andrews… What a Guy

(18:46) Man United Sack Ruben Amorim

(29:09) Michael Joins to Chat Celtics Superb Season

(36:51) Should the Grizzlies Blow it Up?

(49:44) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(53:05) Myles Garrett Breaks the Sack Record

(57:08) NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview

(1:08:47) Super Bowl Winner Picks

(1:19:58) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

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.

Over in the NFL, the focus shifts to key results and performances, with strong showings from the 49ers, Seahawks, and Falcons, while the Steelers, Bucs, and Panthers struggle to impress. The lads wrap up the NFL chat by previewing the key Saturday and Sunday match-ups that will determine the NFC number one seed and the winners of the AFC North and NFC South.

As always, there’s a fresh update to the Power Rankings and another competitive round of Gan Seans, with James clinging to a one-point lead.

Don’t miss this must-listen football and NFL podcast episode, packed with analysis, debate, and the biggest talking points from the week.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Happy New Year!!

(3:30) Enzo Maresca Sacked by Chelsea

(12:22) Festive Premier League Fixtures Round-Up

(26:47) Man City vs Chelsea Preview

(29:09) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(33:09) NFC One Seed Battle

(42:10) Panthers or Bucs for the NFC South?

(46:30) Steelers or Ravens for the AFC North?

(50:17) Trevon Diggs Waived by Cowboys & Picked up by Packers

(52:47) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

​​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 for NFL and NBA fans looking for expert analysis, game reactions, and betting or fantasy insights.

Don’t miss this packed episode covering the biggest talking points across the NFL and NBA from Christmas Day.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(3:23) Commanders vs Commanders Recap

(7:08) Lions vs Vikings Recap

(12:19) Broncos vs Chiefs Recap

(16:21) Chargers vs Texans Preview

(21:02) Packers vs Ravens Preview

(23:02) Sunday NFL Previews

(31:47) Knicks vs Cavaliers Recap

(34:17) Thunder vs Spurs Recap

(38:31) Warriors vs Mavericks Recap

(40:33) Lakers vs Rockets Recap

(43:39) Nuggets vs Timberwolves Recap