The Longball Podcast https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com Just football fans talking, debating and occasionally losing the plot over the beautiful game. News, opinions & plenty of banter

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:28:24 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ie Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic Join Frankie & Lee for the opening episode of The Long Ball Podcast. We debate the Manchester Derby VAR controversy, review the weekend’s Premier League action and assess the summer’s biggest signings. From the traditional Big Six to early surprises and disappointments, we share bold predictions and preview the next round of fixtures. Expect lively debate, sharp football banter and no easy passes. A Purple Wave Production. The Longball Podcast The Longball Podcast No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22554515/long-ball-podcast-1400x1400-under-19MB7bzuo.jpg The Longball Podcast https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com 144 144 Extra-Time Ep02 - Man City, Around social media Extra-Time Ep02 - Man City, Around social media https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/extra-time-ep02-man-city-around-social-media/ https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/extra-time-ep02-man-city-around-social-media/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:28:24 +0100 purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/b746eb77-3e73-3c0d-9995-bae36acce4cb A coffee break length Episode looking at the reaction on Social Media to the Manchester City Debacle! 

Enjoy.

Team Xtra LB.

]]> A coffee break length Episode looking at the reaction on Social Media to the Manchester City Debacle! 

Enjoy.

Team Xtra LB.

]]> The Longball Podcast false No 629 4 full Season 01 Ep03 - Back to business Season 01 Ep03 - Back to business https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/season-01-ep03-back-to-business/ https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/season-01-ep03-back-to-business/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:29:27 +0100 purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/5c2dc5ab-f829-346d-bfbf-8c64ea2e1701 The Long Ball Podcast – Episode 03: Back To Business

The international break is over, and it's time to get back to business!

Frankie Kelly, Lee Kelly and Lee Hynes return for Episode 3 of The Long Ball Podcast, with the Premier League back in the spotlight.

We take a quick look at Ireland's Nations League campaign, round up the biggest talking points from the international break and examine the injury problems facing Premier League clubs as their players return.

There's also the latest on Manchester City's legal battle, a look ahead to their heavyweight clash with Liverpool, and a full preview of the upcoming Premier League fixtures.

Expect plenty of football debate, strong opinions, a few disagreements and the usual Long Ball banter.

The Long Ball Podcast. Big football stories. Bigger opinions.

Presented by Frankie Kelly, with Greg Doyle.

A Purple Wave Production.

Visit Thelongball.ie for more.

]]> The Long Ball Podcast – Episode 03: Back To Business

The international break is over, and it's time to get back to business!

Frankie Kelly, Lee Kelly and Lee Hynes return for Episode 3 of The Long Ball Podcast, with the Premier League back in the spotlight.

We take a quick look at Ireland's Nations League campaign, round up the biggest talking points from the international break and examine the injury problems facing Premier League clubs as their players return.

There's also the latest on Manchester City's legal battle, a look ahead to their heavyweight clash with Liverpool, and a full preview of the upcoming Premier League fixtures.

Expect plenty of football debate, strong opinions, a few disagreements and the usual Long Ball banter.

The Long Ball Podcast. Big football stories. Bigger opinions.

Presented by Frankie Kelly, with Greg Doyle.

A Purple Wave Production.

Visit Thelongball.ie for more.

]]> The Longball Podcast false No 3285 3 full Season01 Ep02 - The Charges and The Choice Season01 Ep02 - The Charges and The Choice https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/season01-ep02-the-charges-and-the-choice/ https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/season01-ep02-the-charges-and-the-choice/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:02:12 +0100 purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/dbd0c7ca-b928-3b9d-830b-72c39dd2633f Episode 02 of The Long Ball Podcast tackles two of football’s biggest stories.

First, we break down the Manchester City charges, what the club is accused of, the potential punishments and what the outcome could mean for the Premier League.

Then we turn to Ireland v Israel, the FAI’s decision to play, the position the players were placed in, the UEFA implications and the match itself.

The Charges and The Choice. Two difficult stories, plenty of questions, and no easy answers.

]]> Episode 02 of The Long Ball Podcast tackles two of football’s biggest stories.

First, we break down the Manchester City charges, what the club is accused of, the potential punishments and what the outcome could mean for the Premier League.

Then we turn to Ireland v Israel, the FAI’s decision to play, the position the players were placed in, the UEFA implications and the match itself.

The Charges and The Choice. Two difficult stories, plenty of questions, and no easy answers.

]]> Episode 02 of The Long Ball Podcast tackles two of football’s biggest stories. First, we break down the Manchester City charges, what the club is accused of, the potential punishments and what the outcome could mean for the Premier League. Then we turn to Ireland v Israel, the FAI’s decision to play, the position the players were placed in, the UEFA implications and the match itself. The Charges and The Choice. Two difficult stories, plenty of questions, and no easy answers. The Longball Podcast false No 4068 01 2 full The Longball Podcast - Extra Time Episode 01 The Longball Podcast - Extra Time Episode 01 https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/the-longball-podcast-extra-time-episode-01/ https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/the-longball-podcast-extra-time-episode-01/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:44:43 +0100 purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/69fd2289-b67c-3d05-bf9b-c22b21135c9e The Long Ball: Extra Time delivers bite-sized football chat for fans who want the big stories without the long wait. Quick reactions, sharp opinions, breaking news and plenty of banter—from the Premier League and international game to everything making headlines. Short, lively and straight to the point.

]]> The Long Ball: Extra Time delivers bite-sized football chat for fans who want the big stories without the long wait. Quick reactions, sharp opinions, breaking news and plenty of banter—from the Premier League and international game to everything making headlines. Short, lively and straight to the point.

]]> The Longball Podcast false No 735 2 full The Longball Podcast S01-EP01 The Longball Podcast S01-EP01 https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/the-longball-podcast-s01-ep01/ https://purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/e/the-longball-podcast-s01-ep01/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:09:02 +0100 purplewavepodcasts.podbean.com/f160f2b7-e2e0-363b-a50e-2c6b6f450c5a The Long Ball Podcast | Season 1, Episode 01 — Kick Off

The first whistle has blown! Frankie Kelly and Lee Kelly  kick off The Long Ball Podcast with big opinions, bold predictions and plenty of football banter.

In our opening episode, we get stuck into the Manchester Derby’s VAR controversy, unpack the weekend’s Premier League results and ask what the early table tells us. Who’s looking the real deal—and who’s already reaching for the excuses?

We assess the summer spending, debate which new signings are delivering value and put the traditional Big Six under the microscope. There’s also time for our biggest surprises and disappointments, predictions at both ends of the table, and a look ahead to the next round of fixtures.

New season. New podcast. Nobody’s getting an easy ride.

Follow The Long Ball Podcast and join the debate—because football doesn’t end at the final whistle.

A Purple Wave Production.

]]> The Long Ball Podcast | Season 1, Episode 01 — Kick Off

The first whistle has blown! Frankie Kelly and Lee Kelly  kick off The Long Ball Podcast with big opinions, bold predictions and plenty of football banter.

In our opening episode, we get stuck into the Manchester Derby’s VAR controversy, unpack the weekend’s Premier League results and ask what the early table tells us. Who’s looking the real deal—and who’s already reaching for the excuses?

We assess the summer spending, debate which new signings are delivering value and put the traditional Big Six under the microscope. There’s also time for our biggest surprises and disappointments, predictions at both ends of the table, and a look ahead to the next round of fixtures.

New season. New podcast. Nobody’s getting an easy ride.

Follow The Long Ball Podcast and join the debate—because football doesn’t end at the final whistle.

A Purple Wave Production.

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