WELCOME…..Anyone who has stumbled across this site before will know that I have a strong love for French football, especially Ligue 1 and everything that goes with it. Recently I had a go at a solo podcast “Le Beau Jeu” was a chance for me to chat (to myself) about my love of football over the channel.

Through my twitter journey I crossed paths with a , a man who had also recorded his own solo podcast as he got interested in Ligue 1. Both Chris and I are part of our own fairly successful podcasts gibfootballshow & Sound of Football. However these pods didn’t give us the chance to talk about Ligue 1 as much as we would like.

A plan was hatched at the recent NOPA awards , we decided to come together and form our own podcast concentrating solely on all things French. Inspired by Terry Duffelen and Jon Hartley’s “Bundesliga Show” we knew that working together was much better than going solo.

So the plan is to record the podcast after the last game in Ligue 1 and hopefully capture all the action that’s gone on that week. As the show grows we hope to bring you some top top guests from the world of French Football and we hope you enjoy the show.

Without further delay, may we present to you.

FRENCH FOOTBALL WEEKLY

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As a little Christmas present from myself to you good people out there, I present to you an interview with journalist, author, podcaster and Football Manager legend that is. He is the mastermind behind “The Heidenheim Cronicles” . And your can hear his dulcet tones on the wonderful Three Up Front podcast .

Iain was kind enough to take some of his time to answer some questions.

First of all Iain congratulations on the recent NOPA award for best contributor to a blog or podcast, how does it feel to be chosen by an esteemed panel to receive this award?

I’m genuinely touched. I’ve never won an award for anything in my life, so it’s a lovely moment indeed. However, all credit should go to the guys at In Bed With Maradona. They’ve created a fantastic site, drawing together a superb selection of writers from around the world. They’re warm, wise and witty men, and they’re all surprisingly affectionate lovers.

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Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!

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As a present to you the wonderful listeners, I have gathered together some of the greatest and brightest football blogging minds. Gav Stone ( Les Rosbifs ), Chris Mayer ( 6 pointer ), Brent Atema ( Global Football Today ), Charlie Anderson ( In Bed With Maradona ) and David Bevan ( The 72 football ) join myself to get together and discuss who would be in our Team of the Year for 2010.

Some great players were chosen and there were some surprise selections.

So why not have a listen and if you enjoy give it a retweet.

Oh and if you have a few spare minutes over the festive period, drop a comment on here to who you would picked instead.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Last night saw the best and brighest minds of the football blogging world get together at Hoxton Hall in London to celebrate the NOPA awards. I took along my dictaphone and cornered some of the nominees and distinguished guests to ask them so questions in their field.

Instead of the normal weekley podcast I recorded some interviews after the NOPA Awards last night, I spoke to David Bevan about the Championship, Tim Hill and Charlie Anderson about Dortmund, Tottenham and Man City. Terry Duffelen talks all things Bundesliga and Ben Shave gives us some insight into the Portuguese League. A smorgasbord of the best bloggers around.

Time for a blatant plug, but I am trying to help all you readers out there, Hi Mum!

The wonderful guys over at Tikabooson are giving you a chance to save some money when buying your fellow football friends a wonderful Xmas present. Tikabooson are a football only DVD shop, with a great selections of titles, something for every football fan.

If you are interested in purchasing any DVD on their site once you get to the shop add promo code GIB20DEC and you’ll recieve 20% off your order . Who can turn that sort of offer down.

I will be reviewing a couple of DVD’s on here pretty soon, but until then go have a look at their site, browse for the DVD’s and treat yourself or a friend.

It’s always good to help out fellow bloggers.

So when Paul Fisher was looking for some help to host his new Scottish Football Podcast I was happy to help out.

The show covers all things Scottish football with in depth analysis of the weekends SPL games and a look ahead to the following weekends games with our predictions.

From Paul Fisher and friends I give you “The Commentary Box”

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I had the pleasure last night in taking part in a Podcast for the wonderful website Global Football Today, nice to take part in a podcast when I’m not just talking to myself, we preview this weekend’s EPL games with some predictions, I gave the viewers a quick round up on the SPL’s opening weekend and what matches are on this weekend.

We then delved into some transfer stories, Neymar, Alberto Aquilani, Arsenal’s goalkeeping situation, and Loic Remy and we concluded the discussion on the question “Who would you have in your team right now: Frank Lampard or Ryan Giggs”

So if you would like to download the podcast you can visit HERE , HERE subscribed to my podcasts HERE or search for gibfootballshow on iTunes.

Please take some time to visit Global Football Today and go on twitter and follow

Hopefully I’ll be on with Brent again, whenever they want me I’m sure I’ll be free.